A review of Close to Home, by Michael Magee // Guest blog by Norm Sigurdson Now in retirement and living in Calgary, voluminous reader Norm Sigurdson shares book reviews on Facebook which we are pleased to re-publish here, with permission and encouragement, on this blog. Enjoy. I just read Irish writer Michael Magee’s bleak semi-autobiographical... Continue Reading →
Beautiful reredos at Trinity Church in Park Rapids, MN A story told by the Episcopal Bishop of Minnesota // Edited for clarity by kjg Today, a large congregation of laity and clergy from around central and northern Minnesota crowded into Trinity Church in Park Rapids for a final Eucharist, for the de-consecration of the building.... Continue Reading →
Another in our “Life in our little town” series. “So Doug, how do you stay so healthy?” Doug is an eighty-six year-old friend who despite some medical challenges enjoys a comfortable and medically stable life. So I was curious, and asked the question. His answer was both immediate and simple. “I attend Recope three days... Continue Reading →
True confession—I have never built a Heathkit. Growing up in Victoria, my friends and I would travel downtown on Saturdays to the old Shaver Shop on lower Yates Street, or to Radio Shack (now The Source) and check out all the cool stuff. Problem was, I don’t solder—tried it in metalwork with a soldering block... Continue Reading →
Another guest blog from Deanne FitzpatrickDeanne Fitzpatrick Studio https://hookingrugs.com/ Homebody. It is such a negative word. Someone who is boring, wants to be own the house all the time, doesn't like travel or adventure. It conjures up dullness. I dispute it. I dispute it all. Let's try this for a definition. Homebody. Someone who has... Continue Reading →
Dalali with a few of his friends at Summer Camp in 2019. Dalali is second from the right in the photo. Each year on International Albinism Day I encourage readers to consider learn more about Albinism. Born with the inherited condition myself, a condition which affects my sight and skin health, I have had my... Continue Reading →
It’s official. It’s gone. The Coastal Pacific Buffet is not coming back. The nautical culinary all-you-can-eat luxury restaurant service which has graced BC Ferries running between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay is going the way of the Titanic. Sunk, forever. Seafood for the nostalgic in all of us. This will not surprise recent travelers including yours... Continue Reading →
Juno is a three and a half year old Labradoodle who lives in Summerland in the BC South Okanagan region. She is a regular blogger whose influence continues to grow throughout the canine and dog-loving community. A big woof-out to the folks who designed and maintain the fabulous dog park in Fernie BC, a mountain... Continue Reading →
The space was described in these words: “A brand new apartment in the heart of Grand Forks. Modern, New York style decor on the main downtown street. Enjoy the small town living in a big city space. Located behind the Wooden Spoon and Fresh Tracks Outdoors Club, this cozy secret hideout has a beautifully decorated... Continue Reading →
Image by Людмила Аненко from Pixabay Ken Gray and I first met in 1983 when we were Anglican ministry colleagues in the Diocese of Yukon. With Maylanne Maybee, he is currently co-editing a collection of essays in honour of Ellie Johnson, and it was Maylanne who put us in touch with each other. She knew... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 