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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.

Interrupted careers; the married woman as librarian

Posted on June 12, 2007 by thebows99krug

I realize the references and statistics are dated but I think "Interrupted careers" still applies, even though today, there are more stay at home dads (like my son, James) and more opportunities to work from home. This article will be followed … Continue reading →

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Particularly liked today’s early service

Posted on May 6, 2007 by thebows99krug

Pat and I went to the 8 am service this morning.  It was Holy Communion BCP.  We both enjoyed the service.  It gives one a real sense of belonging to “the body of Christ” when you participate in a service … Continue reading →

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Harper’s Conservatives are bad for the environment!

Posted on February 3, 2007 by thebows99krug

I find the Conservative attack ads very annoying. I can’t help thinking that, sure, the Liberals didn’t get it done, but they now have a leader who is more committed to doing something than the last two Liberal leaders. The … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Posted on December 28, 2006 by thebows99krug

Sorry not much to say this past busy month.  We have all been pretty busy and I, despite getting a Flushot in early November, came down with the Flu.  It’s over two weeks now and I’m still sick.  We had … Continue reading →

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An Ontario Public Library One Card Program?

Posted on November 15, 2006 by thebows99krug

When I worked for the Ontario Provincial Library Service, one of the branch’s objectives was to get all public libraries in each of the 14 regional library systems to agree to reciprocal borrowing – one card honoured throughout the regional … Continue reading →

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Caledonia land dispute

Posted on November 2, 2006 by thebows99krug

After reading Lynda Powless’ Insight article on the Caledonia land dispute in The Record, I still don’t understand Caledonia. I just don’t see how the dispute is the same as other First Nations’ claims. Canadian First Nation bands were the  … Continue reading →

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A Stratford Liberal Arts College

Posted on October 21, 2006 by thebows99krug

I was very pleased with the announcement that the University of Waterloo, the City of Stratford and the Stratford Festival of Canada are taking the first steps toward opening a liberal arts college in downtown Stratford. Stratford is perfect for … Continue reading →

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What I expect from my MP and MPP.

Posted on October 19, 2006 by thebows99krug

I expect my MP and MPP to vote and act according to his or her conscience and principles. I will not vote for any party that demands absolute loyalty from its members.  I also will not vote for any candidate … Continue reading →

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When salt is BAD!

Posted on October 19, 2006 by thebows99krug

In Today’s Globe & Mail (19/10/2006) there is a major article titled:  Exactly how bad is salt by Unnati Gandi.  It starts, “The Centre for Science in the Public Interest, one of the not-for-profit movers and shakers in the growing … Continue reading →

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Knowledge Capital of Canada needs great libraries!

Posted on September 22, 2006 by thebows99krug

UW president David Johnston in "Ten goals for the region’s success" The Record, September 22, 2006, missed an essential in making Waterloo Region the Knowledge Capital of Canada – libraries. You need great libraries to support all kinds of research and … Continue reading →

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