Author Archives: bilyreid

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Posted on December 24, 2011 by bilyreid

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Capital of Winter!!

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FROM WILLIAM TO WILLIAM

Posted on December 18, 2011 by bilyreid

FROM WILLIAM TO WILLIAM   The ability to preview my latest book, “Loyal She Began” has proven to be so popular that I have decided to make a link to a book I published earlier this year, “From William to … Continue reading →

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AMHERST ISLAND

Posted on December 15, 2011 by bilyreid

Immature Snowy Owl.  

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IT’S DÉJÀ VU….

Posted on December 12, 2011 by bilyreid

…..all over again!!! I’ve been reworking an image from my recent trip to France which is rapidly becoming the image of the trip!! And there’s not a mountain in sight!! Go figure!! The historic windmill at Moulin-à-Vent in the Beaujolais. … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMAS PARTY!!

Posted on December 7, 2011 by bilyreid

Last night was the annual Christmas party of my toastmaster club. Great party and good time was had by all!! A more talented or good looking group would be hard to find. Don’t know why they put up with me!! … Continue reading →

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LOYAL SHE BEGAN

Posted on December 2, 2011 by bilyreid

LOYAL SHE BEGAN My new book, “Loyal She Began”, has just been published. The book is about the arrival of my Loyalist ancestors in Canada.  It is possible to preview the book by clicking on the link above. Depending on … Continue reading →

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BOB FOWLER

Posted on November 16, 2011 by bilyreid

On Remembrance Day evening, I attended a memorable debate on the future role of Canada’s military in a post Afghanistan world which was co-sponsored by the MacDonald-Laurier Institute and the Free Thinking Film Society. Michael Bliss moderated the articulate, passionate … Continue reading →

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NIALL FERGUSON

Posted on November 13, 2011 by bilyreid

Erudite, controversial, and best selling author Niall Ferguson made an appearance at the Ottawa Writers Festival last night. A riveting speaker, he kept a packed church hall entertained throughout the evening with insights and observations on the last five hundred … Continue reading →

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AVE ATQUE VALE

Posted on November 6, 2011 by bilyreid

“Remember, remember the fifth of November! For twas gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason why gunpowder, treason, Should ever be forgot!!!” Yesterday, the fifth of November, was Guy Fawkes day which is celebrated the length and breadth of … Continue reading →

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DINING OUT IN CHAMONIX

Posted on November 6, 2011 by bilyreid

…or chasing Euro Trash with trashed euros!! Having successfully mastered the intricacies of shopping for basic food supplies in the local Super U in Les Houches, it was soon time to venture further afield and sample the dining in Chamonix … Continue reading →

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