Monthly Archives: October 2017

“Objects we ardently pursue bring little happiness when gained; most of our pleasures come from unexpected sources.” (the cellar wine casks at Mission Hill winery near Kelowna) (the feel of chickadees eating sunflower seeds off my hand in Laurier Park … Continue reading →

(photo courtesy of Kadrush Radogoshi)

reminds me of how great Anthony Hopkins was in the movie version of The Remains of the Day, as well as two other similar, yet different roles at the time–Howards End and Shadowlands. One of the hottest actor tour de … Continue reading →

food-wise, it doesn’t get much better than Cobs’ tasty sunflower flax bread loaf, scrumptious green Prestige grapes (from Sobey’s and Safeway), and pumpkin spice lattes from either Second Cup or Starbuck’s.

  These would be the most significant musicians, singers, and songwriters from my musical past going back to the 1950s, who are still alive and, in many cases, still performing: Jimmie Rodgers (singer) 1933- Ian Tyson (singer, songwriter, Ian and … Continue reading →

Birthdates 1926 Roger Corman Mel Brooks Norman Jewison 1929 Bob Newhart 1930 Clint Eastwood Gene Hackman Joanne Woodward 1932 Michael Caine Richard Lester 1934 Shirley MacLaine Maggie Smith 1935 Woody Allen 1936 Robert Redford 1937 Anthony Hopkins Jack Nicholson Jane … Continue reading →

A ticking time bomb once on the U.S. radar. He had done jail time and the country was going to deport him to his homeland. But Hallelujah! good old, indiscriminating Canada welcomed him with open arms and no questions. The … Continue reading →

(The English author who showed how dangerous politics and power could get–something we’re seeing more of now in the Western world) Everything and everyone seems to have become politicized these daze in the Western world. I certainly have become more … Continue reading →

Once in a while, this kind of day asserts itself all of its own volition as I simply accept, accept, accept–taking everything in passively. Absolute-zero restlessness and a total resolution of any contraries. Works really well. A nice deep zen balance inside/outside.

(LPs, CDs, books, videos posters for sale: a good selling day despite the lousy weather) (a vendor in a casual moment) (his able assistant) The show has been another Elsewhere Community here for several years in town. A chance to … Continue reading →