This gallery space in City Hall features a good deal on Barbara Ann Scott, including her legacy since her retirement. One of the lasting images I have of her from more recent years was her carrying the Olympic torch into the House of Commons during the lead-up to the Vancouver Winter Games. She struck me as a graceful, gracious, and warm person, a real credit to the country. Having this gallery honouring her was a very good idea.
What a wonderful post about what seems to be a charming and lovely person.
ReplyDeleteI love the fourth glass award. It looks like winter .
cheers, parsnip
This world famous athlete was known as "Canada's Sweetheart". I have read it.
ReplyDeleteTomás.
I can't remember here name, but that doesn't mean anything. I forget names very easy nowadays. But I alwways like to watch the figure skating very much.
ReplyDeleteI'll take the keys to the kingdom and the glass!
ReplyDeleteJanis
GDP
she is a beauty.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post!
ReplyDeletewonderful...i love the last image of her
ReplyDeleteCanada definitely loves Barbara Ann Scott!
ReplyDeleteCanada's sweetheart! I like that William.
ReplyDeleteI agree, it's a wonderful idea.
ReplyDeleteShe had a remarkable life and career. she did everything with the same style as her skating.
ReplyDeleteA fine tribute to this skilled artist! It's frustrating to me, though, how we in the US miss so much of the great things going on in Canada.
ReplyDelete@Parsnip: thanks!
ReplyDelete@Tomas: thank you.
@Marianne: and oddly, figure skating doesn't appeal to me, but she transcended her sport.
@Janis: they do look good.
@Tex: she was.
@Linda: thanks!
@Tanya: so did I.
@Norma: definitely.
@Grace: I did as well.
@Sharon: it certainly is.
@Red: a very classy lady.
@Lowell: it happens when we live right next door to you!
What a story! I didn't know much about this great lady!
ReplyDeleteA Canadian sweetheart for sure!
ReplyDeleteA nice tribute to your skater. In the US, Sonya Henny was a similar story.
ReplyDeleteShe was a beautiful lady and skater.
ReplyDeleteIt is good to see her get such recognition, William!
ReplyDeleteNumber two is just as nice as number one hier ! And I like that blue glass or crystal whatever you call it. Pot?
ReplyDelete@VP: she was quite a lady.
ReplyDelete@Cheryl: definitely!
@Linda: some skaters show great grace and class throughout their lives. Others become Tonya Harding!
@Pamela: that she was.
@RedPat: it certainly is.
@Ciel: the blue glass is a sculpture given to her as a gift by the Canadian Olympic organization.
An athlete worth remembering
ReplyDeleteAs I told you yesterday, I don't know Barbara Ann Scott and I know a lot about figure skating, But I can surely appreciate the way this great sports figure is honounered here.
ReplyDeleteShe even has her own stamp, nice!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting artifacts. I am always interested in this kind of display, finding out about a person who must have been a great role model in her day. Great post!
ReplyDeletei will have to look more into Barbara Ann Scott, she is new to me. i love the old keys ... my mom has a bunch ... i always wonder what they did? doors or a secret room. ( :
ReplyDeletelove that top photo.
ReplyDeleteNice stamp.
ReplyDelete@Cloudia: definitely.
ReplyDelete@Jan: as can I.
@Marleen: a fitting tribute as well.
@Denise: thank you!
@Elizabeth: I wondered as a child about the expression "key to a city".
@Tammie: so do I.
@Revrunner: it is!
Great stuff William they have certainly done her proud...
ReplyDeletegood to feature a well know Canadian.
ReplyDeleteA good subject for the gallery.
ReplyDeleteWhat a talented and beautiful lady!
ReplyDeleteHow nice that her awards were donated for public viewing. It helps assure that she isn't forgotten.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful and graceful athlete!
ReplyDelete@Geoff: they have.
ReplyDelete@Gill: that it is.
@Mari: she is.
@Lois: definitely.
@Kay: it does indeed.
@Halcyon: that she was.