One of the PNG martyrs was Lucian Tapiediucian Tapiedi He is one of the ten Modern Martyrs of the Anglican Church in the 20th century. The Martyrs statues were unveiled in 1998 above the west door of Westminster Abbey, he is second from the right [Art More, Summerland BC writes] I am pleased to share... Continue Reading →
I created this blog TAKE NOTE as a presentation space for a wide variety of topics: politics, culture, biography, future church, dogs (and their blogs), music, and photography amongst other interests. The latter has received short shrift, until today that is. Now returned from two weeks in Nova Scotia, with camera firmly in hand I... 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 →
On this day, when Donald Trump will be crowned king of a new world (the election is now simply a formality), when a messiah will be welcomed by a new republicanism characterized by a bully pulpit, hillbillies, religious imagery and all, this blogger at least must look elsewhere for some comfort, and to humour as... Continue Reading →
Every place has its own mystery stories Here's a great one from Sandy Cove, Nova Scotia He was found on the Bay of Fundy shores of Sandy Cove in Digby County in August of 1863 not far where we are now vacationing in 2024. Left with a few ship's biscuits or a loaf of bread... Continue Reading →
Things to avoid in Westport, NS on Friday, July 12, 2024 “They’re getting sick already” was the message received by our whale-watching tour operator as we confirmed our own reservation for later in the day. A tour currently on the water called in saying they were experiencing heavy swells with strong headwinds; there had been... Continue Reading →
Leaving behind a hot and humid Halifax, driving south through the Annapolis Valley dotted with little towns, we have now arrived at Sandy Cove, Nova Scotia, our home for the next six days. Passing through the fierce heat of the small University town of Wolfville, experiencing the friendliness of the Digby Atlantic Superstore, we were... Continue Reading →
So what games did you play while on holiday in your childhood, at university or college, and now, when you travel? Games are a great way to while away the time, especially on rainy days. They help build friendship and community, especially when I win. They are a nice alternative to intense physical activity and... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/zJ6VT7ciR1o OK, OK, it’s only early morning on day four of our Nova Scotia vacation; so I agree, assessment of our 2024 travel experience does seem premature. But really, things have been wild so far. In my previous blog I described our financial challenges which I will not reprise here. Suffice it to say that... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 