Lovers in a dangerous time

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 →

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Role reversal at the dog park — by Juno

Juno is an increasingly popular, even famous dog-blogger, a fan favourite amongst takenote.ca readers. [Juno] So here’s how things usually work, each and every day, down at the Peach Orchard Dog Park in our little town of Summerland. Shortly before 0800 seven days a week, MawPaw (MP) and PawPaw (PP) drive me down to the... Continue Reading →

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Jeff’s question

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 →

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This is my final blog — on cruising

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 →

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New year’s Northern Lights

What a great way to start the new year, every year, but especially this year, early on New Year’s Day 2025, a walk in the woods enjoying a Northern Lights display. My friend and colleague, Louise, lives in Smithers, the Gem of Northern British Columbia. Despite warmer temperatures than normal this year, snow lay on... Continue Reading →

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First things first

First off dear reader, I encourage you read of to listen to the classic Abbott and Costello routine Who’s on first. Abbott: Who is on first!Costello: I'm asking YOU who's on first.Abbott: That's the man's name.Costello: That's who's name?Abbott: Yes.Costello: Well go ahead and tell me.Abbott: That's it.Costello: That's who?Abbott: Yes . . . [Wiki]... Continue Reading →

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Everything is compromise?

Response to my earlier blog Everything is Evil has been deep and swift. I have received comments and suggestions from more readers of this blog than any other. Thanks to everyone who has contributed. This blog includes a wide variety of responses, each in their own way wrestling with the ethical and physical issues related... Continue Reading →

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