A guest blog by Betty-Ann Xenis And Jesus asks: “Who is my neighbour?” (From Ken) Walking along Victoria Street in our little town during the annual Light-Up evening I noticed the NeighbourLink booth. I remember the earliest days of this marvellous community service immediately prior to our departure for the Island in late 2004. Eighteen... Continue Reading →
https://videopress.com/v/hNz1VUTz?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true There are times when my heart aches -- I know, I know; you see me running around, sniffing, jumping, barking (much less now I should say) -- To all appearances I appear effervescently happy, and most of the time this I am. My cup is typically ninety percent full. I do however miss my... 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 →
It all happened so quickly. In recent weeks I heard Kathie and Ken speaking in hushed tones, in conversations hard to hear and difficult to understand. I initially thought they were making plans for their imminent Ireland trip, an adventure on which I was not invited, a reality I have in time come to accept... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 