I can’t say if John knew the word Zarf. The late Rev. John Pratt died some years ago so I cannot ask him. We were theological students together in Saskatoon, SK in the late 1980s. He was married to Diane, a Syrian Orthodox woman who may have introduced him to the rich tradition of Turkish... Continue Reading →
Our Jays are on an amazing run right now. Few predicted such success six months ago. Our boys just swept the Baltimore Orioles; they lead the American league East four games ahead of their heel-nipping rival, the New York Yankees. Manager John Schneider has strengthened a fragile bullpen and continues to finesse the starting pitching... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 