Archive for the ‘remembrance’ Category

Remembrance in Vancouver

November 11th, 2007 by Miss604   3 Comments

John and I are headed to the Island for a quick trip with my sister’s family. Since the Ghostly Walks in Victoria are only on Saturday nights, we may partake in our own creepy after-dark tour, finding the apparition of Robert Service above the “Seeing is Believing” store all by ourselves (oooohhhhhh!).
We’re leaving super early [...]

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Red Sox, Terry Fox, and The Great Poppy Debate

October 25th, 2007 by Miss604   11 Comments

After being slightly disconnected yesterday, here’s a news and commentary roundup for your morning reading enjoyment.
Boston slams Colorado 13-1 in the opening game of the World Series. Despite the fact that the Rockies’ pitcher is local boy Jeff Francis from North Delta (and recently UBC), I’m sorry…. I’m still cheering for the Sox. Sure yes, [...]

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is it always raining today

November 11th, 2006 by Miss604   3 Comments

‘I remember when the “new” 10 dollar bill came out with the poem printed on it. Everyone (including myself) thought it had a typo: “In Flanders Field the poppies grow between the crosses row on row”. Although on the bill it says blow. What an outrage. Turns out - “we” were all wrong and the [...]

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