Monthly Archives: October 2008

About six or seven years ago I took a Judaism course at the U of Regina. One section of the course was on keeping the Sabbath and the instructor shared about how contemporary, but non-orthodox, Jewish people would keep the … Continue reading →

The Seminary must have began the practise of holding a reading week in the fall semester (in addition to the traditional winter semester reading week) last year. I’m quite happy to have an additional week of classes so that I … Continue reading →

This is the best title (and description) that I have heard in a long time! A colleague of Doug’s sent him a thank you email for the information that Doug had provided. The colleague said, “Thanks, Doug. You are a … Continue reading →

I received this list in an email. I thought it was hillarious and that I’d share it with you! Perks of reaching 50 or being over 60 and heading towards 70! 01. Kidnappers are not very interested in you. 02. … Continue reading →

We had our LTS Awards Ceremony Fall 2008 event today and quite unexpectedly won two scholarships! I don’t apply for bursaries (which are most of the awards) as I want student aid to be given to the neediest of students, … Continue reading →

John will be pleased to know that I sang the liturgy for Morning Prayer today. I was shaking – literally – through the entire service. And part of my cheek – but only one little spot on one side – … Continue reading →

We have been having outrageously hot weather. I’m sure most of the farmers have their crops off by now. There hasn’t been a drop of rain and it has stayed warm overnight for the past week that there isn’t even … Continue reading →