Rob Weinert-Kendt November 6, 2026 in America: The Jesuit Review “Apperceptive mass” is a fancy psychological term for the way our prior experience colors our perceptions. I first heard it back in film school as a useful critical concept to explain our evolving relationship with movie stars: the way a Tom Cruise or a Denzel... Continue Reading →
In Chicago several years ago I dearly wanted to visit the Griffin Museum of Science and Technology especially to view the U-505 exhibition. Sadly, time and circumstance did allow for a visit, but one day . . . it’s still on my bucket list. You would never get me down in one, but I remain... Continue Reading →
A Guide to What We’ll Know on Election Night, Hour by Hour By Nate Cohn in the New Work Times daily letter Today, the voters will have the final say on the 2026 election. But as has so often been the case in recent years, we might not learn their verdict on election night. To... Continue Reading →
So here’s the good news. Great effort and tremendous expense are not required to create beautiful photographic images. A high school friend has just returned from a majestic trip to Iceland. I would love to follow in his steps but circumstance and funds do not presently allow for such travel. A professional friend from Kamloops... Continue Reading →
Reposted from Hans Nichols -- Oct 20, 2026 Axios Hill Leaders [None of these folks have any interest in "getting money out of politics." None. The more the merrier is seems. THE NUMBERS ARE STAGGERING. No wonder politics is in so much trouble globally. KJG] House Republicans are entering the final two weeks of the... Continue Reading →
Katharine Viner, editor-in-chief, The Guardian Last month, the documentary movie NAZA, produced by the Guardian, received the longest standing ovation in the history of the Venice international film festival, where it had its global premiere and won the special jury prize. Filmed on the rooftops of Tel Aviv, the documentary features interviews with 24 Israeli... Continue Reading →
With thanks to former Moderator of the United Church of Canada, Richard Bott I find his draft policy on Faith Formation and Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence well informed and compelling. AI is here to stay; the genie is out of the bottle. For myself, I try to limit use of AI for many of... Continue Reading →
The data below shows the ten most popular blogs at takenote.ca during the week ending Friday October 9. 77 Hey there, Jack A grandfather greets his newborn grandson 69 I always wondered why Radar left M*A*S*H before the show ended — Now I know One of our most viewed blogs. Who knew what we... Continue Reading →
Ansel Adams (1902–1984) was a renowned American artist and one of the most influential landscape photographers of the 20th century. He is best remembered for his stunning, high-contrast black-and-white images of the American West, particularly the wilderness of Yosemite National Park. Adams was a master of technical precision. In 1932, he helped form Group f.64,... Continue Reading →
Summerland Health Care Auxiliary has raised $1M for a new medical hub in town through the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation. Planned for 13201 Victoria Road North, the Summerland Health Care Auxiliary Medical Clinic's goal is primary care, supporting physician recruitment and retention, and connecting more residents with ongoing medical care. The Auxiliary's gift will... Continue Reading →
