Photographer Tom Hicks was discovered by a rock star, a huge talent, of Led Zeppelin fame and later paired with Alison Krauss. What a fabulous combination. Two brilliant artists, collaborating – Plant wrote an introduction to one of Kicks’ book. Wow. You will ask what does Hicks shoot. Certainly not the North Sea waves of... Continue Reading →
[KJG] Some years ago I was in a meeting with Sierra Club of BC leaders. Along one side of the room was a very large digital printer. I enquired why they required such a large device. They explained that if they arrived at a meeting with a map, their own map, they often controlled the... Continue Reading →
I walk into a room. Around a table sit three people engaged in lively conversation. I want to join the chatter so I sit down and pay attention to each speaker in turn, even when one talks over the other, excitedly. It’s hard to keep up as the topic shifts quickly from a family story,... Continue Reading →
A reflection from the late John O’Donohue For the First Day of the Season of Creation 2026 Also our first experience of the Feast Day of Creation in the calendar of the Christian Church Listen to John’s beautiful reflection here https://vimeo.com/203378234?fl=pl&fe=cm Video transcript: I'm John O'Donohue. I'm a writer. I live here in the west... Continue Reading →
[Ken Gray - As evacuated Summerland residents continue to receive news of safe return, social media channels are rife with misinformation, some mischievous, some ignorant, some ill-informed, and some raw with anger. The research described below offers analysis and possible solutions.] First published by UBC Okanagan News August 5, 2026 On August 1, 2023, a... Continue Reading →
These images were created prior to our evacuation from Summerland late Friday night. Given our hurried packing there was no time to take shots of the fire itself though we did witness the Cartwright Mountain Ridge (our dog walking area) fully aflame. Many such images are sprinkled throughout social and news media. Our evacuation story... Continue Reading →
From Victoria Buzz by Mike Kelly It turns out horse manure can be worth $1,800—you just need a canvas, some charcoal and the right subject. A portrait of US President Donald Trump created partly with horse manure was quickly snapped up at the Sooke Fine Arts Show, selling on Saturday, July 25, the exhibition’s first... Continue Reading →
Composite by Ken Gray by Alex Coghe - Fstoppers Original First there was the word, from a creative point of view, but in terms of reasoning, first there was light. Image and content travel within it. If light travels faster than sound, its content is also received much earlier. If, before speaking, we communicate through... Continue Reading →
So now we know, at least according to pollster Angus Reid, that 63% of Canadians support a pipeline from Alberta to B.C. and that economic arguments prove most persuasive. There are some opponents to fossil fuel expansion who say that Canada should be more concerned about the environment. New data from the non-profit Angus Reid... Continue Reading →
From Save the CBC, Monday July 13, 2026 For generations of Canadians, Peter Gzowski's voice was part of the country's daily rhythm. As host of This Country in the Morning and Morningside, he became one of Canada's most respected broadcasters, known for thoughtful conversations, genuine curiosity, and an interviewing style that made people feel heard.... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 