Author Archives: Peter Ormesher

Back when I was a kid, there was only one guy I knew who golfed. John Leon lived next door and he was my best friend growing up.  Back then, kids were everywhere in our west end Toronto neighbourhood and … Continue reading →

Was it guilt that drew me to the payphone hanging outside the restrooms in Kai Tak Airport’s departure lounge? I had been on my round the world adventure for seven months now, and my last call home to my mother … Continue reading →

I have wondered for many years now if there is something like a Canadian Dream. Something in the hearts of us that we Canadians believe in, either by ourselves, or as a people. I have met so many of us … Continue reading →

Few in Vancouver will have met or seen Austin Taylor Jr. in action during their lifetimes. It is a pity.  The local born Taylor left Vancouver in 1978 to lead McLeod Young Weir to become one of most innovative and … Continue reading →

I just rescued my name from domain limbo.  I had let it go, thinking it was too conceited a gesture to think you might care what me thinks.  But I have no place to put my thoughts and questions, other … Continue reading →