Why do I keep going to Grey Cup? Simple question: here is the simple answer! Because it is the one truly Canadian championship in professional sport, and it is fun. And this year was no exception. It started with a drive in the SUV from Penticton to Calgary on the 19th… good drive, followed by […]
This will be a brief intrusion into your day. And I don’t want you to become maudlin about what I am about to talk about. The thing is that I went to another incredible performance by the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra on Saturday evening. Assisted by both the Symphony Chorus and the Musaic Choir, I experienced […]
And here is the column that will appear in Monday’s edition (November 5th): Another way to look at a Performing Arts Centre Part III: And what else could we do to make it a better idea and one that keeps more of us connected to the facility? It’s no secret that our town needs more […]
Here is the column that was published on Friday (November 2nd): Another way to look at a Performing Arts Centre Part II: But why should the downtown churches even think about this? Well, perhaps for their very survival might be one place to start. But on a more optimistic note it would help ensure a […]
Thought I should share some interesting and up-beat moments in my world. The local newspaper — the Penticton Herald — has decided to run a three-part Op Ed piece that I have written about an idea regarding a proposed Performing Arts Centre for the city of Penticton… Here is the column that appears in last Thursday’s paper […]
What does being humbled really look/feel like? This past spring/summer/autumn has been another interesting experience or perhaps series of experiences for me. Firstly I have had little time to write – neither my book nor this editorialog has progressed very far. Secondly my teaching was a mixture of highs and surprises. And thirdly I actually […]
Did we really listen to the great poets of our own time (especially that of our coming of age)? And if so, why have we seemingly missed out on the potential for real contemporary Faith Music? I’ve been trying to become more healthy, getting to better shape over the past few months since I had […]
What is Operation Orange…? (the conclusion…) Part V The plane-ride home was obviously joyous – before even taking off it was actually loud, almost raucous. I had the chance to again thank Posey and he was mostly happy with his initial performance; chatted with Lulay about the Montreal injury curse, but he was already upbeat […]
What is Operation Orange…? (Cont’d) Part IV The bus ride to the stadium was relatively quiet. The players on my bus were obviously well into game mode so there was little chatter or banter. When we got to that idyllic spot on the mountain with the McGill University campus where the stadium is situated, we […]
What is Operation Orange? (cont’d) Part III Then came the pre-game meal – a humongous buffet filled with chicken, pasta, salads, desserts, and drinks (primarily juices). The players went first but that didn’t matter – the hotel just kept bringing out huge bowls of whatever started to disappear. All the fans on the trip sat […]
