Monthly Archives: December 2013

(ps/ Edmonton had 40 more cms. of snow than usual in Nov-Dec.)                               Always at this time of year, at the most frigid of times, I resort to imagination and healthful viewing to warm the cockles of mind, heart and soul. … Continue reading →

I was five-years-old. We were living a year with my father’s mother in a big old house on Thompson Drive, then in the outskirts of St. James with only Kirkfield Park west of us. My grandmother always had men rooming … Continue reading →

Meanwhile back on Earth… When least expected, the ’24-hour-flu’ or a case of possible eating-out food poisoning. Take your pick. Guaranteed to take the wind out of one`s sails abruptly and rather debilitatingly. To be sick this way makes one … Continue reading →

To magically return to the weft of glorious feelings and sensuous detail that complement the warp of various personal knowings, understandings, and appreciations. An exalted ideal pattern, indeed.

“(with up so floating many bells down)” “they sowed their isn’t they reaped their same” “children guessed (but only a few and down they forgot as up they grew” “(and only the snow can begin to explain how children are … Continue reading →

“It is not half so important to know as to feel.”–Rachel Carson, The Sense of Wonder

  What he said: Overheard via intercom when he filled his drawers: “Uh,oh. Oh no!’ After having his nose cleaned out by his Dad: (looking sad, claps hands) “Thanks, Da-da.” While pointing at Christmas tree in living room: “No touch. … Continue reading →

“Otherwise” is a reflective poem by Jane Kenyon in which the poet looks at her life and appreciates various details and aspects–many of them sensuous–knowing that one day her life will be different, greatly circumscribed, limited, or naught at all. … Continue reading →

Full moon! A found picture and unsent note from Dean McKenzie, The Legend, in 1992. Spiritus (an Edmonton performance poetry trio): Dean on right, Glen Kirkland in the middle, and me on the left). Note: “Hail Spiritus! Its genesis takes on … Continue reading →

Joan Fontaine, 96. Hard to imagine anyone else playing her memorable roles in Rebecca, Suspicion, and Jane Eyre. An interesting lady who could not remember a single nice thing from childhood about her actress-sister Olivia–which probably had something to do … Continue reading →