Part of our popular blog series Ken Helps around the House Few things are as adversarial in our house as conversations around loading the dishwasher. The management of finances, choices in relation to interior decoration, or the planning of vacations all pale in comparison. It’s a sensitive issue, packed with emotion, influences by ego and... Continue Reading →
Pixabay “Don’t you retired folks just go fishing anymore?” Out of the mouth of a not-yet-retired colleague came this observation, for many of the recent retirees he knows seem to be busier than ever following retirement. Beneath his verbal outburst lies an understandable question—is retirement a relaxing and enjoyable time or is it busier than... Continue Reading →
Dalali with a few of his friends at Summer Camp in 2019. Dalali is second from the right in the photo. Each year on International Albinism Day I encourage readers to consider learn more about Albinism. Born with the inherited condition myself, a condition which affects my sight and skin health, I have had my... Continue Reading →
Image by NoName_13 from Pixabay Some ways of eating ice cream are better than others. Sure, I can sit down in a restaurant and order a dish of vanilla topped with local berries. Or I can order a Sundae from a fast food store, take it to the car or t a table outside and... Continue Reading →
It’s official. It’s gone. The Coastal Pacific Buffet is not coming back. The nautical culinary all-you-can-eat luxury restaurant service which has graced BC Ferries running between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay is going the way of the Titanic. Sunk, forever. Seafood for the nostalgic in all of us. This will not surprise recent travelers including yours... Continue Reading →
Juno is a three and a half year old Labradoodle who lives in Summerland in the BC South Okanagan region. She is a regular blogger whose influence continues to grow throughout the canine and dog-loving community. A big woof-out to the folks who designed and maintain the fabulous dog park in Fernie BC, a mountain... Continue Reading →
The space was described in these words: “A brand new apartment in the heart of Grand Forks. Modern, New York style decor on the main downtown street. Enjoy the small town living in a big city space. Located behind the Wooden Spoon and Fresh Tracks Outdoors Club, this cozy secret hideout has a beautifully decorated... Continue Reading →
Administrator Brandi McLauchlan recently addressed Summerland Town Council on behalf of NeighbourLink Summerland. (Scroll down for a list of coming events.) NeighbourLink began our humble operations in Summerland in 2003 – that means it’s our 20th anniversary this year! We are thankful to be one of the organizations that has invested in the health of... Continue Reading →
Image by Alexa from Pixabay Spoiler alert: What follows is pure fantasy. Please do not share, re-post or publicize as no one will believe you. Can you imagine such words leaping from a politician’s mouth, especially in Alberta? And during a provincial election campaign? It’s hard to create this fiction, but I shall give it... Continue Reading →
Like many things in my life, learning to ride a bicycle took me a long time—I am a lifelong if sometimes slow learner. My father tried to teach me on the back lawn of our home in Victoria. He had just bought me a lovely green one-speed CCM, complete with two tires, one backpedal brake,... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 