The night happens without notice this time of year.
It seems like just hours ago
that it was sunny,
although it was cold.
The clouds weep grey black strings.
Sometimes, a break of blue.
The Burden Mansion
The ballroom is surrounded by 12 foot mirrors inspired by the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles and the entire interior is intricately decorated with details such as gold leaf accents on the walls, and marble parquetry floors.
Dispatches From Mayne Island, Part Two: Conversing with Stevens, Einstein and Carr
The true value of a person’s creativity is the extent she or he steps outside of the self into the moment of observation and artistic creation.
Drawn To Men: Possibly More Fun Than Drawing a Bowl of Fruit?
All she had been told was, “to wear some clothes that can get a little dirty.” As the car pulled up in front of the art studio she said, “Ohhhhhhh we’re taking an art lesson! That is so cool!” The maid of honor had to hide her grin, because Crystal really had no idea what they were in for.
Henry and the Horseshoe
Some may say that Henry Burden was born with a horseshoe up his derriere. While horseshoes figured prominently, this self made millionaire owed more to hard work and inventiveness than to luck.
A Settler’s Story
Built in 1894 to replace a home that suddenly burnt to the ground one night, Elkington House at Oak Park is one of Cowichan Valley’s best kept secrets. It’s also one of our most beloved treasures.
Rob Roy Meets James Burden
Here a desperate combat ensued with both men slightly wounded but neither gaining the advantage until Burden’s sword snapped off at the hilt. The Laird of Feddal “expecting to be instantly stabbed to the heart, sprang back and bared his chest to his foe.”
The Quest
The Poets – Ginsberg, Ferlinghetti, Adrianne Rich – sat in the poet’s chair and spoke their poems and rhymed and sang their poems to men and women who clapped or snapped, who thanked the poet for the words.
A Beer Museum in Munich: Who knew
While several million people a year eagerly participate in Munich’s annual Oktoberfest very few know of the city’s museum dedicated to everything beer. At the Bier & Oktoberfest Museum part of your history lesson is to sample a variety of delicious, complex beers (history classes back home were never this much fun).
The Letter
“Do you want this beautiful stamp?” “When your friend sees it, she’ll love it.” “It is for my sister,” I say. “She won’t see it. She is blind.”
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