I'm like a pencil;
sometimes sharp,
most days
well-rounded,
other times
dull or
occasionally
broken.
Still I write.
j.g. lewis
is a writer/photographer in Toronto.
Month: October 2021
They finished boarding up the car dealership across the street from my building last week. The warehouse next to the dealership has been vacant as long as I’ve known it, and the artists in the lofts on the corner have been evicted. Days are numbered for the restaurant at street level.
With all the buildings facing the other direction now shuttered, this entire parcel of land will soon be under demolition.
The view from my living room window will change.
Three condominium towers from 39 to 45 stories — that’s three times higher than my building — are among the planned development that includes 1,645 residential units, retail space, and parking for more than 2,000 cars and 1,000 bicycles.
Thousands more people will eventually reside right across the street.
This is yet another high-density development as downtown Toronto continues to go vertical. Within walking distance there are already many, many cranes and condominiums reaching up to the sky.
And there will be more.
Land in this area is being bought up for future development around the planned subway station and property values continue to rise.
I’m not sure you call it progress or evolution, but the landscape of this neighbourhood this is changing. This entire city is changing.
10/19/2021 j.g.l.
Posted on October 18, 2021 by j.g.lewis // 2 Comments
As the nightly temperatures drop and I am now greeted by a fresh morning chill, I am less likely to want to stray as far from home.
For the longest time, with its record heat, summer seemed to stretch further than it has in years. The longer days of summer were a time for exploration. Even with COVID-19 travel restrictions, I managed to get out and see more of my city.
Now I seem to want to stay put.
Autumn, with its ever-changing change, is a time for nesting.
I’ve pulled the sweaters out from the bottom drawer. I’m slowly organizing my home office and sorting out books on the night table preparing for more reading time.
I’m back to making soup, and comfort food, and all the things that make it feel like autumn.
Autumn is a feeling.
Enjoy it while you can.
10/18/2021 j.g.l.
Posted on October 17, 2021 by j.g.lewisLeave a comment
You can be yourself at home.
Habits, hobbies, and vices become part of your routine. That is one of the comforts of home.
Home is an expression of self.
Enjoy your self today.
Get comfortable.
Make it a habit.
10/17/2021 j.g.l.
