These four words could tell no greater truth--I am not cool! I have never been cool, and while I might have wished to be cool, I know few truly cool people to help me become cool. When I visit the barber shop (aka. hair stylist) I look at the cool doos (dudes?) pictured, though none... Continue Reading →
Ikeda Peace Garden - Penticton BC I first recall singing a song from Scotland’s Iona Community, Don’t be afraid in the early 1980s. It’s short text continues to speak to me: Don't be afraid, my love is stronger, My love is stronger than your fear.Don't be afraid, my love is stronger, And I have promised... Continue Reading →
Guest Column by the Rev. Dr. Rachel Mash My ‘KAIROS’ moment came when I was working as the HIV coordinator for the Diocese of Cape Town, South Africa. We were in the midst of a pandemic, battling stigma, an AIDS denialist government, running support groups for positive people, caring for children orphaned by AIDS. Our... Continue Reading →
Elin Kelsey Lecture at Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops BC - CANADAApril 6, 2022 - 7:00-9:00 pm Pacific Daylight Savings Time Mountain Room In the Student Activity Centre ALL WELCOME Everyone is invited to take part in Elin Kelsey’s visit to TRU on April 6, 2022, Hope Matters: A Climate Action Event. The lecture will commence... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/6A5TIThrRUs Carrie Newcomer rocks. I mean, how many people write songs about dogs? How many people write songs about what their dogs think about them? When I have a moment I will scan all available literature. Oh I know, “Who let the dogs out?” I just don’t get it. Carrie does it better. It is... Continue Reading →
Now that title got your attention, didn’t it! Terry-Lynn Stone describes Days for Girls succinctly: “Our goal is to reach Every Girl Everywhere, Period!” Being a bit of a joker myself I could not resist the question—is your last word a pun? The answer of course is YES! Days for Girls Canada, with its founding... Continue Reading →
Does life imitate art, or the reverse? Does art in fact do both? Certainly art, good art, chronicles, memorializes, interprets, critiques, amplifies and inspires life in all respects. Consider how art in its myriad forms has expressed the shock and fury of us all through these early days of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Consider... Continue Reading →
A feature article by Jack Palmer White, Anglican Communion Permanent Representative at the United Nations Since September 2017, I have had the privilege of leading the Anglican Communion Office at the United Nations (ACOUN), working to bring Anglican expertise and perspectives to the global stage. Our office plays a vital role in building strong relationships... Continue Reading →
All photographs by the author In my experience working amidst faith communities, secular non-profits and with persons of all sorts and conditions the rule remains true: Money talks; money speaks to priorities; talk is cheap; real fiscal commitment makes things happen; and there must be sacrifice. With the adoption of the Kamloops Community Climate Action... Continue Reading →
It has become an annual affair, my visit to the vet. While some Labradoodles dislike their annual fitness review, I neither love nor hate it. It simply IS--a necessary cursory inspection to ensure that all with this lively Labradoodle body is physically and psychologically well. I say well but I actually mean swell which is... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 