Source: Walmart US; get yours now The Harris campaign juggernaut continues; if a honeymoon, fine, enjoy it; but I suspect it’s something bigger and better. It will all come down to getting out the vote and for Americans of good will and thoughtful conscience to believe that collectively, they can upend one of the worst... Continue Reading →
The US presidential race game board gains another chess piece in Tim Walz, Governor of Minnesota, a sort of Midwestern America all round good guy, an army and national guard man, dog and cat lover, former member though now critic of the NRA, almost identical in age to Ms. Harris though looking at them you... Continue Reading →
A sermon for the Anglican Congregation in Summerland, BCSunday, July 21, 2024 // The Very Rev. Ken Gray The idea was so simple. In exchange for presiding and preaching at Holy Eucharist for just two Sundays at the Church of the Nativity, Sandy Cove, Nova Scotia we would receive rectory accommodation at no cost to... Continue Reading →
IMAGE: etsy.com Many blogs available on this site feature “letters” in different contexts. I have however never commented on envelopes, until now. The following shared from Inspire Hub Facebook “Kurt Vonnegut tells his wife he's going out to buy an envelope: “Oh, she says, well, you're not a poor man. You know, why don't you... Continue Reading →
Anyone familiar with the work of artist Maude Lewis must visit the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, and in particular the Maude Lewis gallery when visiting Halifax. Surrounded by works from the provincial collection, and from collections of generous benefactors, visitors are met not only with samples of her art, but by her actual house,... Continue Reading →
These are not my words but those of Sam Lee, a British musician, historian, and mystic. I learned of Lee’s work through a colleague, Cathy Campbell who recently urged me to watch the video "The Nightingale's Song." She wants to know my reaction, hence this blog. She writes “I'm so stirred . . . I'm... Continue Reading →
“I have done a fair bit in my life so far. (No kidding, ed.) This is definitely the thing of which I am most proud.” We at Regent Records are delighted to release Sarah MacDonald's beautiful new recording of Bach's Goldberg Variations, recorded in Ely Cathedral on the Cathedral's own recent Steinway D. The Cathedral's... Continue Reading →
Robert Reich, May 22, 2024 From The Guardian NEWSLETTER, from which I occasionally re-post. I support The Guardian annually and encourage others to do so. Truly independent journalism deserves our support, especially as the news and opinion media landscape is changing rapidly. It is my first choice for a paper of record though I do... Continue Reading →
St. Paul's Cathedral, London, UK Guest Comment by Matthew LarkinSaturday, May 18, 2024 I have huge respect for Matthew Larkin. Our paths crossed briefly many years ago while he was director of music at St. John the Divine Church in Victoria BC. He is not only a brilliant musician who possesses a keen intellect which... Continue Reading →
Photo: Ed Sullivan and Coretta Scott King - Photo courtesy of SOFA Entertainment By Kevin Powell (from Facebook) Because he was such an icon, he was able to have Black artists on TV when they were often not welcomed nor wanted elsewhere. I cannot recall when I first heard the name Ed Sullivan, but it... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 