Stoppard, Tom. (1993). Arcadia. Faber and Faber; London. The first time I read through Arcadia, the subtle nuances went right over my head – whoosh! – and I was left contemplating the slim paperback with some discomfort at the end of my reading. I’m sure that seeing the play would have left me similarly disjointed….
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The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
Plath, Sylvia. (1963, 2009). The Bell Jar. Faber and Faber Limited; London. I recently came across a compilation of 49 quotes from Sylvia Plath on Thought Catalog and it reminded me of her notorious (and only) novel. The Bell Jar goes into a category all its own in the world of novels – not only…
Greenway Park – London, Ontario
During my life as a graduate student, I had the pleasure and the privilege of being able to hike quite frequently. It helped that my thesis research involved hiking and trails in urban and rural environments; both landscapes that provide excellent backdrops for the movement of the body through time and space. When I’m hiking…
The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells
Wells, Herbert George. (1898, 2013).The War of the Worlds. Wilder Publications; United States. This tale, one of the most commented-on works in the world of science fiction, takes place in what readers typically imagine to be a safe, relaxed setting – Surrey, Essex, and London – with an unnamed protagonist and his brother (Wikipedia article)….
The Death of the Road Trip?
Last week I had the opportunity to drive to London, Ontario, and visit the hiking trails, restaurants, and cultural spots in the area (respectively – Sifton Bog, Waldo’s on King, and the London Music Hall). I’ve been to London multiple times in the past to take in much of the same, with some variations, but the…
The Sword in the Stone by T.H. White
White, T.H. (2008, 1938). The Sword in the Stone. HarperCollins; London. I initially read this book for an undergraduate class I took almost three years ago, but have kept it on the shelf for a variety of reasons. First, it’s a wonderfully playful and fun tale of the boyhood adventures of King Arthur, at a…
A January Foray in the Culinary Joys of London, Ontario
This past Friday I had the opportunity and the pleasure of returning to work with Ontario’s Southwest at the 2014 London Wine and Food Show. This event was indeed ‘bigger and tastier’ than the average trade show. Hosted at the Western Fair District – home, of course, to the famous Western Fair which happens every…
When a Friend Gets a Job
I was very relaxed over the holiday break, partly because I am back to working at my part-time job with the Waterloo Institute for Complexity and Innovation (WICI). Having this position lined up to start in January 2014 was both a curse and a blessing; it meant, of course, that I was able to relax….
Maria Legault 