2017 columns
Thanks for celebrating beauty this past year
December 28, 2017
Christmas carols illustrate unifying power of sacred music
December 21, 2017
Biker-barrister argues for beauty with views from the road
December 14, 2017
Hanukkah recalls endurance in face of religious intolerance
December 7, 2017
Sunrise rainbow: sacred surprise on the canvas of the sky
November 30, 2017
Sun dog delivers message of hope, purpose and cold spell
November 23, 2017
Reader’s firsthand sunset reflection on Las Vegas shooting
November 16, 2017
East to west, whole world embraced by sunrise/sunset hope
November 9, 2017
Sunrise, sunset: Canada blessed with hope from sea to sea
November 2, 2017
Stoney Nakoda word power: quiz on words from these columns
October 26, 2017
A prayer for Cochrane’s newly elected mayor and councillors
October 19, 2017
Council candidate pledges to keep the home fires burning
October 12, 2017
Vegas violence and reader’s wisdom for healing broken world
October 5, 2017
Rosehips, cones and golden leaves: a legacy of loveliness
September 28, 2017
Listening hearts, walking the talk, and neighbourliness
September 21, 2017
From ugly to beautiful? Why not?
September 14, 2017
Flood-ravaged Houston: an on-the-scene reader’s report
September 7, 2017
“That’s the way the cookie crumbles”
August 31, 2017
Countering bigotry with Stoney wisdom about shared humanity
August 24, 2017
Horse trainer serves coffee companion Cup of Light for soul
August 17, 2017
Seeing is believing and enjoying: a midsummer rotogravure
August 10, 2017
Retirement anticipates sunrise of change for Cochrane pastor
August 3, 2017
Moondance inspires eye doctor to prescribe seeing with heart
July 27, 2017
‘Stained glass’ cucumber crisp surprises with tasty beauty
July 20, 2017
‘Rainbow Woman’ Georgie Mark inspired hope and happiness
July 13, 2017
Canada Day block party features fully restored ’72 Corvette
July 6, 2017
Ernst Enns, ‘custodian’ of a beautiful piece of Alberta
June 29, 2017
Lilacs and music: evocative power of sight, scent and sound
June 22, 2017
Lilac bush on our front lawn speaks to legacy of memories
June 15, 2017
Kiss from full moon transformed teen’s despair into hope
June 8, 2017
Celebrating those who build community by word and example
June 1, 2017
Parable of the apple tree
May 25, 2017
Vernal vibrance invites folks to put down roots in Cochrane
May 18, 2017
Four faiths on justice, forgiveness for world out of tune
May 11, 2017
Snow-clad Alberta Rockies harmonize with BC cherry blossoms
May 4, 2017
From cacophony to harmony: the 3Rs for a world out of tune
April 27, 2017
Jesus’ resurrection gave reader reason to dance at funeral
April 20, 2017
The cross of Good Friday and Easter heralds dawn of new day
April 13, 2017
Reaching out to embrace, support and stand with one another
April 6, 2017
Anti-semitism, Islamophobia, and two responses to darkness
March 30, 2017
Song in Pauline’s heart liberates songs in another’s heart
March 23, 2017
Lamplighter Nicky Scott shares wisdom for positive living
March 16, 2017
Miss Pilipina Canada prays for love and peace
March 9, 2017
An Ash Wednesday reflection on embracing meaning of life
March 2, 2017
Nothing could silence the song in coffee companion’s heart
February 23, 2017
Morley musician reminisces over harmony through jamming
February 16, 2017
Two ‘wonderful Canadians’ bring blessing of snow to Kashmir
February 9, 2017
Rick Bergh reflects on purposeful living in face of dying
February 2, 2017
A short introduction to the Stoney Nakoda writing system
January 26, 2017
Two thumbs up for retired Calgary Bishop Frederick Henry!
January 19, 2017
Cochrane initiative inspires East-West hope through beauty
January 12, 2017
Gratitude for the bigger picture offers comfort in grief
January 5, 2017