For unto us a child is born, To us a son is given. As Christmas approaches, amidst the chaos and cacophony, it is important to remember why we celebrate Christmas at all. The birth of Jesus Christ. Even for non-Christians, … Continued
I am starting to write my November column on the 12th. Very appropriate I am thinking as I have been penning this Zoomer column for 12 years this month. So I have the number 12 firmly embedded in my brain … Continued
But something touched me deep inside The day the music died. It’s hard to believe it has been fifty years since Don McLean’s iconic song, Miss American Pie hit the airwaves. I remember listening to it trying to figure out … Continued
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas. To be perfectly honest, I’m dreaming of a Christmas like I used to know. Any Christmas embedded in my memory bank of which there are many. Christmas didn’t usually consist of snow but lots … Continued
Born to amuse, to inspire, to delight Here one day Gone one night. Gone too soon. Michael Jackson’s song foreshadowed his own life which ended much too soon. And now in our own community, another life has ended much … Continued
It’s snowing in Newfoundland. In fact, they have had a monstrous blizzard recently with record-breaking snowfall. It made the national news. Why, you ask, as inclement weather in Eastern Canada is hardly newsworthy. But when you see people picking up … Continued
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. With twinkling lights everywhere, it is indeed beginning to look a lot like Christmas. And to sound like Christmas as well. As I turned on the Sirius Christmas channel, the first song … Continued
And then a hero comes along With the strength to carry on… I would like to believe this, Mariah Carey, as the world needs more heroes. This month has seen us mourn hundreds of thousands of military heroes. The ones … Continued
We don’t need no education We don’t need no thought control No dark sarcasm in the classroom Teachers leave them kids alone! Although Pink Floyd hadn’t yet written these lyrics when I was in high school, the song Another Brick … Continued
Wasn’t that a party! This August in White Rock, thousands of people gathered for free Saturday night concerts sponsored by local businesses. A free concert. I can’t think of a better way to bring a community together. There was also … Continued