About a month back I started to read a book called NO ANGEL (Random House), a non-fiction account written by Jay Dobyns and Nils Johnson-Shelton about Dobyns’ undercover work with the Hell Angels. Normally, I read quickly.  There is always a book in my bag and in my car. Reading is a passion, and nothing beats the smell of [...]

If you have a dog, you will understand what I mean when I say my hound goes absolutely berserk when I unpeg his leash.  He knows it’s time for an outing and he circles in excited anticipation as I click the leash to his collar and open the door.  Then the two of us are off on one [...]

A certain part of our society is always in danger of slipping through the web of services, assistance and care designed to keep people healthy, functioning and safe.  Be it because of mental health issues, lack of economic income or by choice, this percentage of our citizenry is constantly monitored. But still, they slip through, even [...]

Here’s to a safe and meaningful Independence Day  for our Southern neighbors.

Warm skies, the ocean wind and sunsets rivalled only by those on other shores define the Vancouver area at this time of year.  Our city is starting to fill with tourists, and the cruise ship season is underway.  This is when even the locals take time to explore our landmarks such as Gastown, Granville Island and the [...]