A very uplifting sermon from Washington’s National Cathedral by the late Michael Gerson, on his experience living with depression Few words from me today, but a strong encouragement to take twelve minutes of your time to hear an amazing story, so beautifully told by the late Michael Gerson, a centrist Republican and chief speechwriter for... Continue Reading →
And we walked . . . different folks in different places; some folks in more than one place; some for the very first time in the way of a pilgrim, while others walked for the umpteenth time. We walked for all sorts of reasons – some for spiritual refreshment, others for recreation. Some walked as... Continue Reading →
A guest blog from Deanne who owns and operates the Deanne Fitzpatrick Studio nestled in downtown Amherst, Nova Scotia where she displays her one of a kind hooked rugs, create kits, patterns, host workshops, and sells supplies. Used with permission and encouragement. Kathie and I visited her store in 2019 during our vacation in the... Continue Reading →
There may be war in Ukraine, but here in small-town Summerland our combat is between two dollar stores, each located side by side just off highway 97 at Prairie Valley Road. There are no corpses laying on the busy parking lot. No missiles soar through the winter sky. In fact, there are no obvious signs... Continue Reading →
Well it’s that time of year again – No, it’s not Christmas, or Hallowe’en or even Ground Hog Day. It’s the annual United Nations Conference of Parties climate meeting from Sunday, November 6 to Friday, November 18 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. The location is noteworthy as COP 27 is being called the African COP as... Continue Reading →
Edith Piaf It’s a bold statement for sure, one I could never have spoken or thought words during my occasional lapses into depression and insecurity. In such horrible moods I regretted absolutely everything, on my worst days even life itself. That I am so far from these awful feelings is definitely a gift of Divine... Continue Reading →
A guest column from the Centre for Contemplation and Action First published, Monday, October 17th, 2022 Richard Rohr writes that justice is an essential part of God’s nature. It does not manifest as vengeance or “getting even” but as a method of restoration and healing: God’s justice begins to be revealed in the Torah. If... Continue Reading →
My heart aches . . . as I remember favourite places in Kamloops, the place of my birth, and of the first three years of my life (happy birthday to me on October 18 – Luke and all the saints celebrate!). I look back fondly at my early years with Mapaw and Papaw on the... Continue Reading →
“In partnership with my good friend and amazing photographer, Taqueesha, I am offering VIP clients a free fall mini photo session!” Well this was interesting: Our real estate agent (who sold our house in record time) offers his “favourite clients” a one-time only gift, a free photoshoot. And since our house sold, we are one... Continue Reading →
My wife Kathie and I met at the Sorrento Centre on beautiful Shuswap Lake in the summer of 1986. Adjoining campsites led to the joining of hearts a few months later. This wonderful youth leadership training event launched for us a lifelong journey and affection for the Sorrento Centre, a jewel in the crown of... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 