Another in our “Life in our little town” series. “So Doug, how do you stay so healthy?” Doug is an eighty-six year-old friend who despite some medical challenges enjoys a comfortable and medically stable life. So I was curious, and asked the question. His answer was both immediate and simple. “I attend Recope three days... Continue Reading →
Administrator Brandi McLauchlan recently addressed Summerland Town Council on behalf of NeighbourLink Summerland. (Scroll down for a list of coming events.) NeighbourLink began our humble operations in Summerland in 2003 – that means it’s our 20th anniversary this year! We are thankful to be one of the organizations that has invested in the health of... Continue Reading →
Like many things in my life, learning to ride a bicycle took me a long time—I am a lifelong if sometimes slow learner. My father tried to teach me on the back lawn of our home in Victoria. He had just bought me a lovely green one-speed CCM, complete with two tires, one backpedal brake,... Continue Reading →
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 