[Ken Gray] On this my 67th birthday I wanted to write something myself about the state of the world, of North America, and of Canada. A few ideas are in development, but for now, the words below published by Robert Reich today are best shared here. They answer a question many Canadians and Americans ask... Continue Reading →
MuskRat OR Muscovites OR Muskatel — You choose Resist. Resist. Resist. Let me count the ways. Letters to the editor of papers of record (if any are left); social media engagement, bot or not; join the queue for radio call-in shows; march in local protest rallies which are growing in number and size throughout the... Continue Reading →
I am pleased to share a prayer from Irwin Keller, Rabbi, Teacher, writer, hope-monger. Rabbi Keller knows well how the news is a double-edged sword; it informs us about what is happening locally, nationally, and globally; likewise it often upsets us often to the point of despair. Whether we learn of events in the Middle... Continue Reading →
We don’t have a flag to fly on our patio today; other Canadians however certainly do. It’s refreshing that many Canadians have recovered their pride in our 60-year-old Maple Leaf Canadian flag, itself recently dishonored by trucker convoys and hootenanny right-wingers. Instead of parading the flag on our south-facing patio, I offer the memes below... Continue Reading →
Social Synthesist and author Eileen Workman provides answers to two pressing questions I have about Donald Trump. 1) Has he always been this abusive and cruel in his business and political dealings. And 2) while he is considered by many a laughing stock, serving up daily dose of clown-like horrors atop a vicious bullying narcissism,... Continue Reading →
Celebrating great Americans — A new series of blogs Time for something different here at takenote.ca. Setting aside stories of the dark fascist in the white house and his posse of oligarchal henchmen I want to commence a series celebrating great modern day Americans. Today I feature Henry Louis Gates, Jr., someone I have only... Continue Reading →
[KJG] Five-year-old Labradoodle Juno is a nationally recognized dog-blogger who lives with her Mawpaw and Pawpaw in Summerland in the BC Okanagan. Her numerous blogs on many topics remain a popular feature of takenote.ca. Today, she digs into US politics. Enjoy. [Juno] Jon Stewart, you nailed it. You have mended my broken heart, an organ... Continue Reading →
With thanks to Charlie Angus MP Pplease read carefully Charlie's letter to Elections Canada sent on January 23, 2025 concerning potential foreign influence on the next Canaan Federal Election. If you are concerned about this matter I invite you to take your own action; details follow this letter originally published here. [Angus text follows] Stéphane... Continue Reading →
A Sermon for the congregation of St. Saviour, Penticton — The Very Rev. Ken Gray — Sunday, January 26th, 2025 — The Third Sunday after the Epiphany The Sunday following the Tuesday, the day after the inauguration on Monday of this past week of President Donald Trump, when the Episcopal Bishop of Washington, the Rt.... Continue Reading →
So what is it about the number 500? There is a particular “ring” to it as it points me towards all sorts of events, persons, music and memories. First, I think of the Indianapolis 500, one of the most famous car races in the world. A race car enthusiast in a former parish never missed... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 