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About thebows99krug

Hi, I am Eric, a retired librarian. I was born in St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto and raised in the downtown area north of the Art Gallery, south of the University of Toronto. I went to Orde Street Public School, Harbord C.I., University College at the UofT and the UofT's Faculty of Library and Information Science. I meet my wife Patricia at FLIS; our first date was on November 15, 1968. We were engaged February 14, 1969 and married on June 21, 1969. Our family includes son, James; daughter-in-law, Erin; (both writers), grand-daughters, Vivian and Eleanor; and Sonic, a very friendly ginger tabby. My beloved wife died January 7, 2017 and our 19 year old cat Pooka died January 8, 2017. I would like to hear from any other class of '63 alumni of Harbord C.I. and class of '67 alumni of UofT's University College.

Yes to CCSP!

Posted on August 22, 2008 by thebows99krug

Acts 4:32-5:11. "The whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but everything they owned was held in common." This verse, and others in the Book of … Continue reading →

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No to the NDP!

Posted on August 6, 2008 by thebows99krug

I am a long time supporter of the NDP; was at one time a card carrying member.  Lately the NDP both federally and provincially has been advocating policies I do not support.  Now the NDP is trying once again to … Continue reading →

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New dim sum place

Posted on July 23, 2008 by thebows99krug

A new Chinese Restaurant has just had its grand opening, Delightful Cantonese Cuisine (869 Victoria St. Kitchener, ON N2B 3C3).  I’ve already been twice for lunch.  The first time I had something from its lunch specials menu: fried tofu and … Continue reading →

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On Holy Matrimony

Posted on June 2, 2008 by thebows99krug

I have been asked what my opinion is on marriages where the husband and wife don’t intend to conceive children, or where one of the potential parents is infertile. I think the question of whether a couple doesn’t want or … Continue reading →

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Blessing of Same-Gender Unions motion

Posted on April 23, 2008 by thebows99krug

Quotations · "Each individual’s journey through life is unique. Some will make this journey alone, others in loving relationships – maybe in marriage or other forms of commitment. We need to ponder our own choices and try to understand the … Continue reading →

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Why kill the pigs?

Posted on April 15, 2008 by thebows99krug

Two articles in today’s (April 15, 2008) Waterloo Region Record caught my eye.  Ottawa to pay pork producers to kill off pigs as market collapses announces that Ottawa will pay pig farmers up to $50 million to slaughter their breeding … Continue reading →

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CBC suggestion could work for Waterloo Libraries too

Posted on March 14, 2008 by thebows99krug

Just this week a CBC radio commentator suggested putting drop off boxes for spent batteries in Toronto libraries.  The municipality then would contribute $0.05 to the library board for every spent battery deposited in the collection box.  Hey it would … Continue reading →

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A suggestion to Kitchener City Council

Posted on January 19, 2008 by thebows99krug

Some more thoughts on clearing of snow and ice from City of Kitchener streets..                 The walks of those who do not comply with the by-law will not get shovelled for a least a few days after a major snowfall.  … Continue reading →

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Citywide snow and ice clearing

Posted on January 18, 2008 by thebows99krug

I’m not pleased with Kitchener council rejecting the $3.8 M proposal to have city crews clear all walks. Increasing the fines for property owners who fail to keep the side walks in front of their homes and businesses clear of … Continue reading →

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Blessing same-sex marriages

Posted on December 15, 2007 by thebows99krug

I support my government’s decision to allow same-sex “marriages” through the civil process but I chose to qualify such marriages by emphasizing the word “civil” – they are “civil marriages”.  (I wish my local MP, Karen Redman, had stuck to … Continue reading →

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