Campbell River, Vancouver. Enjoying my first few days off in months, my family and I headed to north-central Vancouver Island for some of the best scenery - and beautiful sea kayaking - on Earth. The many islands that dot the so-called Inside Passage can be incredibly beautiful and the water (just) warm enough to swim in. The largest city 'up-Island' is Campbell … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2016
There may be peace in our time….
Colombian Peace? June 23, 2016 will long be remembered as the most important day in the European Union as most bafflingly, the majority of British Citizens voted for the United Kingdom to withdraw from the EU. Of course this may lead to more countries pulling out. It certainly gives energy to the many nascent populist right-wing movements across Europe. It will … [Read more...]
National Aboriginal Day
Celebrate is perhaps a bit generous. Survival is perhaps a bit harsh. The aboriginal people who have inhabited what is now 'Canada' - for literally thousands of years - continue to live in the current national territory and throughout the Americas. I feel somewhat ill-informed speaking on this particular subject, but I also know I must. Having aboriginal friends stands for … [Read more...]
Brexit
Well... I have had sufficient on-line conversations about the issue of the UK's (England driven) referendum to leave the EU (European Union)- Brexit. Therefore I will try to articulate a position. Firstly, I have to admit two important points: 1) I oppose the exit for rather personal economic issues. I earn a reasonable part of my income in Sterling (British Pounds) and … [Read more...]
