Back again
Well, Waskesiu was still there (for the 17 hours we spent there!). We arrived to beautiful, clear skies. A walk on the causeway (such a great name for about 50 meters of cement jutting into the lake), and a chat … Continue reading →
The JIM Project
A few weeks ago I asked a number of people to join me. Not for the fun of it — not for fame — not even for fortune! When I was around 16, I started to memorize a book . Thankfully it was … Continue reading →
Long Weekends
As a pastor, sometimes I forget about long weekends. Particularly this time of year. Your head is geared to fall program startups. Your heart is with those who have returned from a summer away. And your spirit is refreshed (well, … Continue reading →
When networks reach the world
Yesterday I met with a few but visited hundreds. The first contact was a home town boy. He was in town on a courtesy call – part of his job. On the way to Luseland, just an hour up the road. … Continue reading →
Where's that old stuff?
I have an academic degree (or two or three)! One of them is in Library Science and Archives. So when I look at the side bar of this blog, I’m always interested by the word archives. If you press the … Continue reading →
Come on down!
Yesterday’s entry got me thinking! I guess all is not leaving Saskatchewan (although I watched some dust headed to Manitoba today!). So, “come on down!” We have a Tim Horton’s on the way. Expected by October. So, if you’re … Continue reading →
Going my way?
Only in Saskatchewan, you say!! Where else could you imagine moving a 1,200 square foot home down the main drag! Imagine heading down Yonge Street in Toronto, or down Robson street in Vancouver. Not going to happen!! The power company … Continue reading →
On dancing
This past week I spent time with my family at my brother’s funeral. One of the things that my brother did was to take ballroom dancing lessons. For him it was a release into his nature – the athlete, runner, … Continue reading →
A Mouse in the House
Now I know why people stand on chairs. Mice are not nice! At least that’s how I see it. I came home from a meeting to find my wife madly phoning for help. From the corner of her eye she had … Continue reading →
Who cares about character?
Try some of these thoughts on for the living! I really believe that our society is headed for mayhem, destruction and worse. “Values based” curriculum is short sighted. What we need are revealed values – absolute values! Unfortunately many have “absolutophobia” … Continue reading →