Well I thought the joke was funny: “Cut the power on Superbowl Sunday.” Clever too. What do Americans like more than politics? Sports, and especially the Superbowl. Gather the neighbours; whip up some snacks; set up the video in case someone gets stuck in traffic; fresh batteries in the TV controller. Watch on Netflix? Let... 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 →
Mary Oliver in 2008, and for today Of The Empire We will be known as a culture that feared death and adored power, that tried to vanquish insecurity for the few and cared little for the penury of the many. We will be known as a culture that taught and rewarded the amassing of things,... Continue Reading →
[Sorry for the second posting today but the report below is so very important it deserves immediate circulation. It is customary for a new president to visit and participate and worship at Washington's National Cathedral. For once, he did not control the agenda or its content. Bravo Madam Bishop.] The Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde,... Continue Reading →
With thanks to Richard Geoffrey-Leggett here is “another nail-on-the-head assessment of the unfolding nightmare” south of our shared border with the USA. Political blogger Charlie Pierce spares no words with his trenchant analysis of the Trump first day in office.” [Charlie Pierce] "In my life, I have watched John Kennedy talk on television about missiles... Continue Reading →
A sermon for the congregation of St. Stephen SummerlandSunday, January 19, 2025Andrew Stephens-Rennie, Director of Missional Renewal, Anglican Diocese of Kootenay[Bold emphasis KJG] [Andrew Stephens-Rennie]Between the word that is spoken, the word that is heard, and the word that is lived, may your name be praised O God, our Strength and our Song. Amen. You... Continue Reading →
My colleague and friend, Jeff, recently emailed the following question to me: “Hi Ken -- just wondering how you're doing these days? So much terribly difficult stuff going on, all at once. We are struggling with it -- working a lot through the emotions, especially grief and frustration. Around here, most everyone is experiencing that.” ... Continue Reading →
Readers of this blog, and of this blog, are likely sick of this particular thread. I join you in frustration. That said, the comments below, while hardly unique, take the conversation further and in interesting ways. They deserve publication — but that’s it. No more comments on cruising. I do have another couple of subjects... Continue Reading →
From the Center for Action and ContemplationWednesday, January 15, 2025 [Ken Gray] I know some of you don't read my blogs in full. But in this case, if you read nothing more, READ THE FINAL PARAGRAPH -- Trust me on this [Center for Action and Contemplation] Let us not tire of preaching love, for this... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 