Keep RCMP in Surrey
Let me start 2020 with a rant and a reminder. Only 32 percent of eligible voters voted in the last Surrey municipal election and now look at the mess we are in. CARP National stands with our White Rock Surrey … Continued
Troubles in Paradise
“I’ve got two tickets to paradise…” I wonder if the late Eddie Money actually made it to paradise. I did and it was absolutely breathtakingly beautiful. Aquamarine lagoons and verdant jungles. Multi-coloured sunsets and endess sky. Calm blue waters which … Continued
Let Freedom Reign
All human beings are both free and equal in dignity and rights. Words from The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted in 1948 to spell out the rights of all human beings, regardless of citizenship, religion or national origin. In … Continued
So Much to be Thankful For
It is fitting I am writing this column on Thanksgiving. Sated from a heaping plateful of moist turkey, stuffing, and a plethora of veggies, I am thankful for so many things. Did I mention the pumpkin pie and whipped cream? … Continued
Get Out and Vote!
The writ has been dropped and once again Canadians will hopefully vote in another Federal election on October 21st. Guest columnist Ramona Kaptyn, CARP White Rock Surrey chapter president, shares her thoughts: ‘Can’t help myself – I’m a political junkie. … Continued
One is the Loneliest Number
All the lonely people, where do they all belong? The Beatles wrote about loneliness when they penned the words to Eleanor Rigby so many years ago. Today, it seems that loneliness has taken on a life of its own and … Continued
Devil’s Brigade Knew No International Boundaries
I am always amazed at the beauty of Alberta, specifically Waterton Lake National Park, with breathtaking views, nestled in the Rocky Mountains. At the same time, I am stunned by the natural splendor of Glacier National Park in Montana with … Continued
The Detritus of Life
Waste not, want not. In other words, if you use a commodity or resource carefully and without extravagance, you will never be in need. This proverb was drilled into us as we materialistically acquired our possessions in our youth. More, … Continued
Hope for the Future
By 2050, plastic in the oceans will outweigh fish. This latest prediction comes from a report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, in partnership with the World Economic Forum. What a depressing thought. And last week, representatives of 132 governments around the world released a United Nations … Continued
Wine, wine and more wine
“Drinking wine is just a part of life, like eating food.” Who could argue with one of the best filmmakers of the twentieth century, Francis Ford Coppola? Who would dare argue with an Italian who created the movie The … Continued