BORED……DON’T ADMIT IT Entering my fourth week of social distancing and no end in sight. I think I have got past the worse of it as I […]
Archives for April 2020
Update – Pickers arrive in Oliver – where to stay??
Interior Health’s Environmental Public Health department has provided guidance to this site and will continue to monitor operations like this to ensure they are providing a safe environment for their patrons. See note from Publisher at the bottom of this story By ROY WOOD The Loose Bay campground is emerging as a major focus in […]
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“Staggering Stats” – Covid19 figures from Alberta
While cases are double in Alberta – the death rate is closing in on BC figures. Most cases reported in Calgary. The biggest outbreak in the province involves a Cargill meat-processing plant in High River. 401 workers from the plant had tested positive. One worker had died, and another 114 cases have been linked to […]
“Bully pulpit” – is NOT about a bully….. more the pulpit
A bully pulpit is a conspicuous position that provides an opportunity to speak out and be listened to. This term was coined by United States President Theodore Roosevelt, who referred to his office as a “bully pulpit”, by which he meant a terrific platform from which to advocate an agenda. Roosevelt used the word bully […]
On the Sunny Side
Is Prayer Useless? Have you ever despaired over unanswered prayer? It just wasn’t working. I get that. I’ve battled those thoughts too, especially when tragedy strikes the innocent. Then again, I’ve also experienced many times when I’ve received answers much better than I deserved. Are we thinking that all should go smoothly for us even […]