It is hard to believe, but as of yesterday we have now lived in Summerland (for a second time) for a full year. I tried to publish this blog yesterday, but we were simply too busy—hence the odd blog title. Oen year and counting, it is hard to believe how rich our lives are here.... Continue Reading →
Good thoughts from our friend, Norman Sigurdson Like a lot of people I’m having a hard time processing the violence and blind hatred on display by both the Hamas leadership and the government of Israel. I’m still stunned by the brutality of Hamas’s attack on Israel last Saturday. It was, in every ethical sense, repugnant... Continue Reading →
Juno (centre and her friends, ready for Thanksgiving -- Kerchiefs by Kathie Juno’s blogs have now attracted international attention. Search https://take-note.ca/ for other scintillating dog blog titles. PaPaw and I are reading together Journeys of the Mind: A Life in History, an autobiography by the eminent antiquities historian Peter Brown, an authority on St. Augustine... Continue Reading →
I recently received a note from The Tyee, a BC independent media source I follow daily with both interest and appreciation. Here is what I received: Thank you so much for your ongoing support of The Tyee, especially in this very uncertain time for media in Canada.I have to tell you, it’s a very strange... Continue Reading →
I am Incredulous! I could not believe my eyes or ears. It seems that the “Downward Dog” has new meaning and potency this morning in our little town. Summerland council said NO to making the pop-up Peach Orchard dog park permanent. Citing significant neighbour and resident objection, council will seek alternate locations for a permanent... Continue Reading →
The New Pool referendum draws nigh, and the conversations continue. New pool, old pool. Fix ‘er up, or, don’t throw new money after bad. The seesaw continues—in locker rooms, at coffee shops, on social media, and around the dinner table. Summerland residents will decide the fate of a new recreation facility in a referendum on... Continue Reading →
Shared by Kamloops’ good guy Rick Windjack, one who knows the street and the world of the poor really well, and originally posted on Facebook by Tricia Anne Meyer in 2001, here on some tips on what works and what does not work when we contribute to local food banks everywhere. Thanks Rick for the... Continue Reading →
Image: Harmony Lawrence from Pixabay I doubt that any of us enjoy failure, but according to Jancee Dunn writing in the New York Times, if not fun, failure has its benefits. Dunn goes so far as to say that if we want to thrive, first, learn to fail. She tells of Sara Blakely, founder of... Continue Reading →
With contributions from Linnea Good It’s great to come home, especially when travelling by air, whether from a holiday, a productive work-related trip, or a visit with family and friends. It’s great to return to a familiar place, to be met by familiar people, who will help you carry your luggage out to the car—that... Continue Reading →
“My name is Ken.” “Hi Ken.” “I am a Blue Jays fan.” “Well that sucks.” It sure does, these days at least. According to Gregor Chisholm of the Toronto Star, “This (past week) was supposed to be a statement week for the Jays. Instead, it might be the week they gave the Rangers a second... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 