Posts Tagged ‘Robert Burns’
Bringing John Rae to Robert Burns Country
Next week will find me giving talks in Robert Burns Country. I mentioned previously that, thanks to a new “friendship bridge” extending between the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, I have fallen heir to a whirlwind, four-day speaking tour. Now, in response to popular demand, I can provide details. My illustrated…
Read MoreDid I vote today? Heck no!
No, I did not vote today. Instead, I voted days ago at an advance poll. I am so desperate for change that I could not wait. In Celtic Lightning, I identify Democracy as one of Canada’s five foundational values, and show how it took hold in this country thanks to such figures as Robert Burns,…
Read MoreGive this man a microphone, a podium, and an audience . . .
You have been wanting to catch Our Hero in person. You know you have. . . Friday, Jan. 31: The Burns Supper at Hart House. Toast to The Immortal Memory of Robert Burns. Saturday, Feb. 8: Canoe & Wilderness Symposium. 2 p.m. Fatal Passage: Return to Rae Strait. Tuesday, Feb. 18. McGill University Community for…
Read MoreSporran works magic at event honoring Robert Burns
Over on Facebook, a recent image sparked complaint. Where was my sporran? The clamor induced me to solicit yet one more kilted photo from Sheena Fraser McGoogan. Here we have Our Hero setting out with Sheena for the Robert Burns extravaganza sponsored by the St. Andrew’s Society of Toronto. And quite a shindig it was,…
Read MoreThe Art of Fact, toasting Robert Burns, and Revisiting Rae Strait
Our Hero disappeared from this space over the holidays. Fortunately, nobody noticed. And here he is, back on Day Two of the New Year, with comings and goings to proclaim. First up: I spent the morning working on an online course I teach through the University of Toronto. The title says it all: The Art…
Read MoreIFOA: Here come the Scots!
Meanwhile, here in the Big Smoke, the International Festival of Authors has a Writing Scotland theme happening. The National Post is running a Q&A with some of the participating authors, our hero among them. . . . This year, the International Festival of Authors has joined forces with the Edinburgh International Book Festival and the…
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