Category Archives: Letters Home

Four Leaf Clovers

Dear 286 Saint John St. I can honestly say that I don’t really miss you… that’s for sure.  No offense but you really weren’t that great to us.  We didn’t own you.  My single mother with her two boys was … Continue reading

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Hard Won Freedom

Very soon, the house in which I grew up, will be for sale.  This house has not seen a for sale sign in over 50 years so this could be viewed as an historic event.  I lived in this house … Continue reading

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Walkerton, ON

** Click on this link to read the lettter: Letter Home-Olmstead Habitation: 1974 – 1978 Purchased for: $45,000 Sold for: $65,000 Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postRecommend on Facebookshare via RedditShare with StumblersTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this post

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Yonge & Eglington

Period of Habitation: 1996 – 2000 Rent: $771 Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postRecommend on Facebookshare via RedditShare with StumblersTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this post

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2223 Marentette

Dear Occupants, This was my childhood house. We moved here from a big white farmhouse in Leamington, a home I barely remember save for the black and gold striped tile that lined the bathroom vanity. My mom liked the 2’s … Continue reading

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My Home, My Muse

Habitation: 1984 – 1987 Initial rent: $900 Final rent: $1200 Note from Admin: Cecil Castellucci, also known as Cecil Seaskull (born in New York City), is a young adult novelist, indie rocker, and director. She currently lives in Los Angeles, … Continue reading

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High Park, Toronto

Dear Old House, I think of you often. I can close my eyes and run my fingers along the smooth dark wood of your rumbling pocket doors. I can walk up your stairs, all three flights, and hear the squeals … Continue reading

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Swansea

We moved in the summer before I was to begin Senior Kindergarten. I remember being in awe of the huge expanse of naked wood floors and enormous windows. It wasn’t until later that I appreciated how unique the features of … Continue reading

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High Park, Toronto

Dear House, I’m writing to you because I miss you sometimes and I’m curious to know how you’re doing, what you look like now, and if you’ve ever noticed any ghosts. I lived here from 1972 – 1986 with my … Continue reading

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