My dad was known for his sharp and inquisitive mind and his gentle strength of spirit. Many happy evenings were spent sitting quietly in the living room with his wife, each reading a book. At work, he was happiest in the lab, designing or […]
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Many Years, Abouna!
Today was the final Liturgy that the Archpriest Fr. Iskander Younes served as the pastor of St George’s Antiochian Orthodox Church in Richmond Hill, ON. Afterwards, the parish hosted a luncheon to honour Abouna for his 23 years of service to our parish. I […]
Over Baghdad
Over Baghdad is stationed death’s loud herald– Weep for her, then, weep for time’s rapine there! Erstwhile, upon her stream by war imperilled, When in her streets its flames were briefly bated, Men hoped her happy fortunes reinstated. Now all their hopes have turned […]
Damascus: A Reverie
Damascus! my longing for her is a lover's torment, let false friends importune, let critics condemn as they please! A land where the pebbles are pearls and the soil is amber, and fragrant and heady as wine is the northerly breeze. Her waters glide […]
Wherein I wonder where to wander….
As hinted in my last post from two months ago(!!!), my return from pilgrimage and integration back into normal life has left me feeling too busy for some of the contemplative activities which give me joy: photography and writing are the two most relevant […]
Monochromatic Facebook
I don’t use any of my cameras very often these days. When I’m at work, my mental clock is always tick-tick-tick-ticking, and once I get home all I want to do is sit and relax. A week ago, one of my Facebook friends invited […]
My Podcast Playlist
One of the things I love about my job delivering bread is the amount of time I have to myself in the truck. Over the years, I have developed an extensive list of podcasts that I listen to. Some update on a daily basis, […]
