The dedication and enthusiasm of American pollsters, journalists, academics, campaign workers, and the candidates themselves are matched—and in some estimates exceeded—only by the efforts of researchers here at takenote.ca. Our goal is to continue to place before you, dear reader, inspiring, witty, artistic, topically relevant, sometimes edgy political imagery which captures the intent and spirit... Continue Reading →
I know that we are all holding our breath prior to Tuesday night's Vice-Presidential candidate debate. (Who knows; there might actually be a debate -- how cool is that?) There are however a few memes to share until the next memeingful political landscape shifts and jolts, or should I say jabs and punches. It's easier... Continue Reading →
Sitting with a group of elder(ly) actors the other day was eye-opening for me. The workshop—part of Summerland’s amazing little Ryga Arts Festival—titled “Aging in the Arts” sought to brainstorm ways to assist and mitigate issues for actors and others in their older years. To a person, participants have been active in the craft or... Continue Reading →
Seriously, we at takenote.ca are trying to move on from post-debate, Springfield cat and dog stories, especially now that JD has admitted on CNN to the fabrication of such stories so that American media will pay attention to him. Hello? I will lie through my teeth so I can tell you the truth about suffering... Continue Reading →
With a bit of an apology, and my now diverted promise to move beyond post-debate political memes, the meme-verse has exploded with a huge variety of extreme-memes, a collection we at takenote.ca have distilled down to just a few for your consideration today. "Cats and dogs" has inspired dog and cat lovers alike. Reference to... Continue Reading →
The debate is over. There is no debate—Harris won; even Fox News agrees. Of course they blame the hosts who knew what, and who they were facing, and were prepared. Nothing less that letting time and the tape play out would please conservative commentators. Harris was intelligent, careful, needling, emotive, engaging, real, appropriately reactive, and... Continue Reading →
Once again the diligent team at takenote.ca has scrutinized the media streams for another catch of political wit, satire, and (mostly) respectful complaint. We continue to seek the ethical high road though may stumble occasionally into the gutter. The bizarre notion that women exists only to make babies still has some public presence. Out of... Continue Reading →
Another in our series “Life in our little Town of Summerland” The rumours are true; the Summerland Chamber of Commerce has put up its roadside information centre for sale. Located on Highway 97 at Thompson Road the site has outlived its usefulness. For many decades, alert and weary travelers would stop in for maps and... Continue Reading →
Key themes this week are Trumps appearance at Arlington National cemetery; the name pronunciation debate; a prophetic revelation; and a great nod to Margaret Atwood. More to come I am sure.
Another in our growing collection of potential presidential portraits for your campaign pleasure. Thanks to those who continue to submit publication material and suggest sources for our consideration. Our team continues to work around the clock--except when sleeping or watching Blue Jays Baseball--to bring you the best, or the best of the worst, in campaign... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 