Gwen Tuinman
Gwen Tuinman is a novelist, born and raised in rural southern Ontario. She draws on her psychology background to create complex characters shaped by nature, nurture and circumstance. Her storytelling is influenced her interest in bygone days.
September 3, 2017 at 8:40 pm
Gwen, these are terrific photos.
September 4, 2017 at 9:02 am
Thank you, Brett. I never tire is searching for these images. Every face holds so much interest. The last photo is the most impacting, I think. Such a disparity between the hopeful demeanour of the young teacher and the emotions of her students.
September 4, 2017 at 12:26 pm
Gwen, yes, that last image struck me the same way.
September 4, 2017 at 7:47 am
Those must have been austere school days! But I’m sure they had their fun and worthwhile moments too.
September 4, 2017 at 9:09 am
I’m sure you’re right on that account. A simpler time. My own grandmother road a pony to school. In my first rural grade school, we reached through a fence to pet cows. We even ice skates at lunch recess. Rules prohibit that now!