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- Brad
- Former adult teacher who loves island beaches. Happy homebody and family man; once devoted dog owner, now without Tashi, my Tibetan Terrier. I prefer the absurdity of the imagination to the absurdity of imagining nothing.
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Thrilling Book
By Masaru
Come to Grief by Dick Francis
Whenever it rain or snow on Sunday afternoon, I will bury myself in reading a mystery book. Dick Francis is my top choice whose best sellers keep me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. Nothing is more pleasant moment than encountering a good thrilling book.
“Come to Grief (1995)” won an Edgar Allen Poe Award for the third time and Dick Francis is the only author to win more than one of this prestigious award. Unlike other Francis’s books, it starts in the middle of the story instead of the beginning, and then we will find what the protagonist is seeking about in a few pages. Action starts right from the beginning and suspense carry all the way to the end, giving us not a moment’s respite. The plot is superb, characters are well described, conversation develops rapidly in quick wits and his descriptions of the scenes are easy to understand for the readers. Furthermore, I entertain friendly sentiments with the protagonist because he is not a super hero, but a feeble handicapped person who fights for his life. At the end, I fallen love with his humanity.
Dick Francis, once he was Champion Jockey in 1953-54 seasons, has written more than forty international bestsellers. I feel lucky that I had read some of his work in Japanese when I was there. To read a book in original is a hard work for me, but interest makes me move ahead. Like a steeplechaser, I will jump a hurdle one by one, and then sooner or later, I will be able to stand in the winning circle. Sooner is better, I hope.
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St .Barnabas Anglican Church
Nowadays, churches are not as important in people’s lives as they were in the past, but for many people they still are spiritual places for worship, everyday support and community centres that keep good old and new traditions.
Our small, beautiful, wooden-made, church, one of the oldest ones in Vancouver, is situated in the heart of New Westminster. It’s more than a hundred years old, with a traditional interior and colourful Venetian windows. At the dawn, they catch every sun beam, making the church especially festive and full of radiance. Amplified by good acoustics, every sound in the church is clear and bright. When the church is empty, you can hear the cracking of old wood, as if somebody invisible is present. This sacred place was and continues to be a witness to many silent confessions, prayers, hopes and music. People mostly come to church when they are not happy and spiritual places like our church never fail to lift their spirits.
A stranger can be surprised by very versatile charitable activities that small St. Barnabas church provides for people in addition to the Sunday worship services. I would say that most of the church’s work occurs during the week. With the help of a small group of wonderful people (church’s members and neighborhood activists) St. Barnabas leads several important programs for the people in need: Thursday Community Lunch that feeds about 120 people weekly, Friday Emergency Food Program, Bread Distribution, Community Advocacy, Thrift shop, and others. The main principle in all activities is “All people are welcome.” St. Barnabas is well known and respected in the community for its unconditional charity. Being a very non-profit organization, St. Barnabas exists and operates with the money donated by church members, community businesses and generous individuals during various fundraising events. Here, every cent matters, and it goes for the right purpose.
St. Barnabas is not only the place where people can find everyday help with food, clothes, or advice, it is also a social retreat that makes people’s lives happier and brighter. The church’s spacious hall and beautiful garden remember many fascinating events and traditions. The famous Christmas Dinner with its festive decoration, traditional menu, carols, nativity play and small presents for every guest gathers more than 100 people. Traditionally, kitchen staff consists of friendly VIPs: MLAs, city chancellors and local celebrities. Performed by talented local musicians, Annual Victorian Christmas Parlour concert every time brings a special flavor to the season. During other different social gatherings such as “Crooners Café”, “Fun Neighborhood Day”, or “St. Patrick Day Celebration” members of the community can show their talents, have fun and enjoy good company.
As our priest, Mevis, says,”St. Barnbas is a place of a pilgrimage.” People come and go, but the church always remains. I hope that for many years ahead it will continue helping people to find peace of mind, to overcome difficulties, and to celebrate happy days.
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