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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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