‘You can’t go home again,’ Thomas Wolfe wrote in his famous 1940 novel that carried the phrase as its title. But for writers the greater truth may be that you can never leave home. Or that home never leaves you.
Journals And The Backstory Of Life
A collection of old journals tells Lorne Daniel some unexpected stories about himself.
Flowers and Trust
Lorne Daniel discovers that a small, unspoken gesture can brighten your street.
Savour What is Ending — and Move On
As Lorne Daniel writes his last blog post from his desk in Alberta before the move to British Columbia, he reflects on our need to savour these “last moments”.
Saying Farewell and Moving On
As Lorne Daniel prepares to leave the town where he grew up, he uncovers layers of emotion and layers of the past as he moves into the future.
Interiors: You and Your Home
Inside your home are some clues to your own interior make-up.
The Homes of Your Childhood
As he prepares to move house, Lorne Daniel reflects on why the homes of our childhood seem to hold the most power.
Finding Our Way Through Place and Time
I am fascinated by intersections and wayfinding. Not just city intersections and directional signage (though, as an urbanist, those interest me too) but the historical intersections and overlay of generations. And our ways of finding meaningful spaces in place and time.
The Garden Shed of Life
A simple cleaning out of a garden shed can give you insights into your personality and place in history.
Through the Tumble
A man and woman drive across the prairie to her father’s funeral, their grief reflected in the landscape around them.