A diary, by definition, is a daily record. I very much doubt whether this proposed record of one year in my life will be a diary within the proper meaning of that word; certainly I can't see myself recording the events of every day. I feel, too, that many social events can't properly be mentioned... Continue Reading →
“That dog’s in a wheelchair!” exclaimed my Mama human Kathie. Puzzled and gob smacked, my Papa human Ken replied with uncharacteristic brevity “what?” “There’s a dog in wheelchair” mama continued. “Well, it’s not a wheelchair but some sort of harness or assistive device (Mama is an Occupational Therapist with a specialty in wheelchair configuration, hence... Continue Reading →
BEFORE YOU PROCEED, please understand that the text which follows contains more than one element of humour. Given that at the time of writing here in BC, many regions, communities, persons and places are negatively affected by extreme weather-related events. In various situations there has been loss of human life, death of livestock, loss of... Continue Reading →
A homily preached by The Rev. Canon Dr. Martin Brokenleg, OSBCn, Prior, Benedictine Canon Community of St. Aidan at St. Barnabas Anglican Church,Victoria BC CANADA on the Feast of Christ the King, November 21, 2021 Acknowledge my responsibilities as a guest on the traditional territories of the Lekwungin speakers of the Songhees and Esquimalt... Continue Reading →
Juno, in the home of Jan and Knut In the Biblical Book of the Acts of the Apostles the narrator begins: In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to heaven . . . Well I cannot pretend to... Continue Reading →
In any conversation there are some who speak most and some who speak least. There are likewise some who speak first and others whose voice is last if not lost. Effective debate could and should be better. Alas this is often not the case, no less so than when Indigenous voices try to find their... Continue Reading →
Well it wasn’t Saturday in the Park “on the 4th of July.” Saturday November 6, 2021 however was a day to remember locally and globally, as thousands upon thousands of climate activists around the globe gathered in communities larger and smaller to make their voice heeded and heard. I was unable to join our 130+... Continue Reading →
Back here in Canada we hear a lot about youth and young adults finding their voice at COP-26 which is marvellous news. I have written elsewhere about the conundrum of “who is listening” so will not repeat my jaded comments here. Today’s post is optimistic and celebratory! In addition to those marching through the streets,... Continue Reading →
Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks at the Opening Ceremony for Cop26 at the SEC, Glasgow. Photograph: Karwai Tang/ UK Government I love oratory. Defined as the rationale and practice of persuasive public speaking, it is immediate in its audience relationships and reactions, but it may also have broad historical repercussions. The orator may become the... Continue Reading →
I certainly hope that COP-26 will not be a cop out. Given that 25,000 people (smaller than usual for these meetings) gathered in the hip city of Glasgow, Scotland will produce a negotiated just agreement worthy of the expenditure of money, carbon, energy, time, travel and emotion, that’s a very, very tall order. We live... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 