General John Gowans was known for his wit, charm and genuine talent on the stage and in the crafting of words. When he was Lt. Colonel John Gowans he came as the guest to Glenmore Temple’s Calgary Stampede weekend. And from his productive mind came this wonderful poem reflective of the Stampede culture: His hat…
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Great Music from The Salvation Army
Last evening we were privileged to be at the Canadian Staff Band’s concert featuring the OCE Divisional Youth Chorus and Glenmore Temple Band. A variety of music for us, and the quality was exceptional. I was quite taken by this simple piece which we had heard practised the night before so I was ready with…
First attempt at ordering Chinese food
When we were moved to Calgary in July 2000, we set about our “relocation plan” that we do each time we’ve moved. Find a doctor, dentist, good place to get fuel (next to Tim Horton’s), discover a grocery store with fresh produce and reasonable prices and….somewhere to get GOOD Chinese food. In Corps life –…
Hybrid Thoughts 