Category Archives: Month-End Reflections

Small Graces

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Dave Pollard

This is #14 in a series of month-end reflections on the state of the world, and other things that come to mind, as I walk and hike in my local community. I am walking toward the city’s small sports stadium, … Continue reading →

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Walking in the Dark

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Dave Pollard

This post is about the most recent of the 2-3 hour ‘contemplative wanderings’ that I do near the end of each month. In the early hours of evening, at this time of year this far north, it’s already been dark … Continue reading →

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Alternate Reality

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Dave Pollard

As I wake up this morning, the view out the window (above) doesn’t look auspicious for thoughtful meandering outdoors. So I decide to do my regular month-end “reflective walk” on the treadmill in the apartment’s gym. There are now lots … Continue reading →

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Chemical Soup

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Dave Pollard

photo by guilhem vellut on flickr CC BY 2.0 I am on the ferry, on a visit to Bowen Island, where I used to live. I had forgotten how exciting it is for small kids to be on a “big … Continue reading →

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Our ‘Pathetic’ Species

Posted on October 29, 2022 by Dave Pollard

the Inlet Theatre in Port Moody, near my home; photo for Google Maps by Malvina This evening I’m walking to the theatre, and thinking about how the arts evoke certain emotions in us. It’s dark already, and now that rush … Continue reading →

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Creatures at Play

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Dave Pollard

In a foreign land There were creatures at play Running hand in hand Needing nowhere to stay Driven to the mountains high They were sunken in the cities deep Livin’ in my sleep. I feel like goin’ back Back where … Continue reading →

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Nothing Has to Make Sense

Posted on August 27, 2022 by Dave Pollard

image of Hoy Creek Trail; screenshot from the video linked below from KWG Vids One of my favourite walks, just a couple of minutes from home, is the Hoy Creek trail that runs from the “city centre” (which is actually … Continue reading →

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Plus Ça Change: Lessons from a Mall

Posted on July 30, 2022 by Dave Pollard

current mall/parking lot footprint near my home, showing proposed towers It has been above 35ºC (close to 100ºF) all week here in Coquitlam. Like most Vancouverites I have no air conditioning. On top of that, I’m on Day 15 since … Continue reading →

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The Way It Is

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Dave Pollard

view out my window on Friday I‘m walking along the river path near my home and when I look up, there’s a black bear walking toward me. Not a big deal, I know, but a new experience for me. And … Continue reading →

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Up On the Roof

Posted on May 28, 2022 by Dave Pollard

My favourite Michael Leunig cartoon, and one of his darkest. I stand on the rooftop, 400 feet up, overlooking the city, the river, the forests and mountains beyond. I am filled with despair, with righteous indignation, with fear. I know … Continue reading →

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