This past week, I discovered the poet, Myra Viola Wilds, when her poem “Thoughts” came flying into my inbox. This is the poem that came to me as I walked a forest path on Burnaby Mountain. I find that walking in nature is a form of meditation that encourages reflection. It is a time forContinue reading “Walking in Nature with Myra Viola Wilds”
Category Archives: Burnaby
Journey’s End #KaramazovReadalong
“Love is such a priceless treasure that you can buy the whole world with it, and redeem not only your own but other people’s sins. Go, and do not be afraid.” Fyodor Dostoyevsky, The Brothers Karamazov Ninety-Six days, ninety-six chapters and one birthday celebration. I have gone back to Simon Fraser University, Burnaby Campus, whereContinue reading “Journey’s End #KaramazovReadalong”
Simon Fraser University – Black Eagle Canoe & #Karamazovreadalong
I am on location at Simon Fraser University, situated on Burnaby Mountain. I have come to visit the Black Eagle canoe, caved by the great Canadian artist, Bill Reid, assisted by Guujaaw, Tucker (Robert Brown), and a dedicated team of carvers. In September, Simon Fraser University is opening their doors orchestrated within a planned safe,Continue reading “Simon Fraser University – Black Eagle Canoe & #Karamazovreadalong”
Tancho Crane – Sister Cities Kushiro & Burnaby
“Burnaby was one of the first communities in Canada to recognize the economic and cultural opportunities of “friendships” with Asian cities and has supported a very active sister city relationship with Kushiro, Japan since 1965.” City of Burnaby In 2005, The City of Burnaby celebrated the 40th anniversary of its Exchange Affiliation agreement with KushiroContinue reading “Tancho Crane – Sister Cities Kushiro & Burnaby”