Category Archive for "Notes"

Political History 101

Jul 08 2019

I have been a liberal for as long as I can remember but I am a liberal with a small l. I…

Conformity is not a dirty word

Jul 07 2019

In this world of “be your own person”, “find your voice and yell”, and “do the right thing, even if you are…

Moments in Time 2018

Jan 05 2018

I was thinking the other day about moments. Maybe I am getting old but suddenly I am so aware of the passing…

New Years Resolutions 2018

Jan 04 2018

So it is 2018 and time for resolutions. I will do my usual January diet, commitment to more exercise (in the shape…

It’s Christmas – Is someone watching you….

Jan 04 2018

One of my most distinct memories of Christmas was a year that I spent it alone. I was on the road in…

Last night I promised you wouldn’t die

Dec 06 2017

Last night I promised you wouldn’t die. I am now rescinding that promise. Last night as I was driving home, I came…

Lest We Forget

Nov 11 2017

You are a 20-year-old boy. You are lying at the top of an escarpment, miles from home, waiting for the command. You…

My Time with God’s Little Acre

Sep 14 2017

People have been asking me for my opinion on the Vancouver Sun article regarding Jas Singh and God’s Little Acre. For those…

Congratulations on your graduation…

Jul 02 2017

On this, your graduation, I wanted to acknowledge the amazing woman you are becoming.  At risk of offering advice, which you undoubtedly…

Historic Whalley – New Plans, New Dreams

Jun 21 2017

Historic Whalley – New Plans, New Dreams An Arts Revitalization Project Flamingo Square   The owner of a small restaurant on King…