VanRamblings had originally intended to publish a debrief of Vancouver’s 2022 civic election today, but arising from some untoward chatter online, a few very good friends who care about the writer of this blog have advised us to take a break for a least a day, and take the time to enjoy a walk along Spanish Banks, a cycle around the city, and a meal out with friends — so, that’s what we’re gonna do.

Tuesday, VanRamblings will weigh in on the provincial NDP leadership race — almost certain to make at least some people unhappy, but when is that not the case with what some read on VanRamblings? Many people appreciate the writing; others would wish this blog forever deleted. Alas. We seem to live in a troubled world.

Wednesday, VanRamblings will weigh in on Vancouver’s civic election, and what the meaning may be for the citizenry of Vancouver, our province and our country.

Thursday, we may or may not publish — but probably will.

We’re going to take a three week break from posting, and will commence posting to VanRamblings again in the week of November 7th, the date when our newly-elected and returning Vancouver City Councillor will be sworn in at their Inauguration Ceremony at The Orpheum Theatre, and both the new crop of electeds at the Vancouver School Board (swearing in at the VSB Board Room, followed by cake and beverages in the cafeteria), and at Park Board — swearing in at Van Dusen Botanical Gardens — both events at 7pm.

Commencing on Monday, November 7th, VanRamblings will publish two to three times a week, covering everything municipal, provincial and federal politics, to tech — our new iPhone 14 Pro Max will be arriving soon —  to new music (or music we love), and also intend to recommence writing Stories of a Life. We’re intent on covering myriad other subject matter that piques our interest, as well.

Autumn is on its way very soon.

Sunny, warm, almost summer-like weather will soon give way to chillier and wetter days, and more time inside the warmth of our homes. VanRamblings will be your steady companion through the coming days, weeks and months.

As per last year, our plan is to continue writing through the end of the year. After that we may, or may not, take a break. At this point, given everything that’s going on in the world around us, we’ll probably slog on, if only to exorcise our detractors.

For now: be kind, be gentle, and act with compassion and love, always.