Except for now, there isn’t. Let me explain. Last week I stupidly responded to a scam; and shazam, we are now without a credit card for a few days. As we are travelling in the Maritimes this is such a huge PIA. It’s amazing to discover how dependent we are on credit, especially online. In... Continue Reading →
I loved playing musical chairs in my early years. Whether it was the running around, the competitiveness, or the music that created the delight I cannot recall. I just loved playing the game and can still picture one or two in my mind. You likely remember the drill. Chairs are set up inside a circle... Continue Reading →
Gregor-Chisholm in The Toronto Star “The majority of Blue Jays fans have been saying for a while that their team isn’t good enough to contend in the American League East. The much-maligned front office might be about to come to the same conclusion. Through three months of the regular season, it has become painfully obvious... Continue Reading →
Image from Summerland Dog Owners Association and Castanet Juno is a popular dog blogger who has been active in local community campaigning around dog rights, privileges, and pleasantries. Summer is here at last, so it’s time to head to the beach and to the dog park. For various reasons it’s been a long time coming... Continue Reading →
First, let’s get a few things out of the way. A “murse” is a man’s purse. Typically (no woke welcome here) women carry a purse and men, a murse. Years ago in response to my frustration at constantly losing my personal belongings Kathie gave me a murse, a carry-all of a size somewhere between a... Continue Reading →
Written by Brittany Caffet / 650 CKOM, Regina, SK My father was a D-day veteran. I remember asking him when I was little “what did you do in the war Daddy?” Sometimes it’s worth asking. Our daughter, Hannah joined her partner, Marc and his family as they travelled to Normandy, France this past week to... Continue Reading →
Welcome friends once again to International Albinism Awareness Day. As a person who lives the albino life since birth, I continue to support the work of Under the Same Sun, a Canada-based charity with albino leadership that supports albinos living at risk or who require assistance in meeting their life goals in Southern Africa, especially... Continue Reading →
Today is Provost Richard Howard's birthday (born 12 June 1884). Provost Richard Howard, led the ministry at Coventry Cathedral (UK) during WW2, and during the Coventry Blitz was one of four firefighters who went on the roof to try save the cathedral. The very next day, he stood in the ruins, still smouldering, and said... Continue Reading →
UPDATE The outcome from tonight’s meeting of Summerland Town council regarding the Peach Orchard Dog Park is very positive. The mayor explained his motion and his desire to continue to build consensus around this contentious matter. In response council while appreciating his intent disagreed. Initially concerns were expressed about the costs, historic and future if... Continue Reading →
It’s a word I use advisedly. As a cis-gender male it feels uncomfortable for me to use the word as I have only encountered it used pejoratively. Many in the Queer community welcome it with, yes, PRIDE. In conversation with a couple of clergy colleagues recently, I asked if we had read any Queer theology.... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 