Opinion

Lori Craig’s star-studded story in last week’s column, with reference to Don McLean’s “Starry, Starry Night” musical tribute to Vincent van Gogh’s painting “Starry Night,” is generating some heavenly responses. Here are just a few; more to follow.

Exercise classes, dancing, cards and other activities are in full swing at Seniors on the Bow (SOTB). On Wednesday, October 16 at 1:30 pm Acrylic Painting will begin with well known local artist, Lorri-Pullman McDonald instructing.

Last weekend I rode on the back of a motorcycle through the foothills. It was in the name of reporting, I promise. I rode along as a passenger with the Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Poker Rally — a trek that raised money in support of Wounded Warriors.

Last week the Tour of Alberta rolled into the province with a bang. Cycling is extremely popular around the world and this event was shown in a 150 countries and watched by over 50 million people. There were six stages, from Sept. 3-8.

What is it about the interplay between experience and imagination that is so vital to our embrace of the joy of life? This question is prompted by a conversation I had this week with two of my favourite coffee companions.

It is amazing how something that is a very small percentage of the equine diet can have a big impact on equine health. I am referring to vitamins and minerals.

I’m surprised that this column is not that difficult to write since it’s my last one. Yep, this career is over and I’m embarking on a new one.

Fall is my favourite time of year to fly-fish. I enjoy spending time on the lower Bow River or small brown trout streams north of town. Catching large trout on a simple dry fly is what I look for.

Jack Richards, who lives in Bearspaw with his wife, Patricia, is a big name in the area. His Cochrane legacy is Big Hill Towing and he has left it in his daughter, Jackie Richards’, hands.

Nothing like a little sports stuff for a Thursday paper. First an apology. I’m sorry I didn’t draw your name for the WestJet plane trip offered by Rage football. Check the photo next door to see who won. Now to golf.