"Make second-tier cities attractive"

Yup, that's the mission. (Quote from Richard Florida, via Penelope Trunk.)

September 2007 - Angela, birthday girl

September 2007 - Angela, birthday girl, originally uploaded by gideonstrauss.

For Angela's birthday (yesterday) we did brunch today at the Harbour Diner in Hamilton. A neighbourhood diner, at a reasonable price, about fifteen minutes by car from our home.

Locke Street festival - September 8, 2007

Locke Street festival - September 8, 2007, originally uploaded by gideonstrauss.

Perhaps the busiest business day on our street. This is the view from the railway bridge toward Aberdeen Street - our house is down at the far end on the left, and not visible in this picture.

How walkable is Locke Street?

Our street's Walk Score?

67 out of 100

What does it mean? "50 - 70 = Some Walkable Locations: Some stores and amenities are within walking distance, but many everyday trips still require a bike, public transportation, or car."

(Hat tip: J. Mark Bertrand.)

Start of school, 2007

Start of school, 2007 (2), originally uploaded by gideonstrauss.

Tala and Hannah are attending Westdale Secondary School this year.

Beading

Beading, originally uploaded by gideonstrauss.

There are some new pictures up on our Flickr pages.