Social Commentary

While it’s a pretty good life here on the Peninsula, it’s not perfect. There are a few things that “get in one’s craw” and deserve mention as potential improvements

The Bloody, Bloody Broom

Archie Fisher is a great Scots singer, renowned for his wonderful guitar stylings and gentle vocal performances.  A few years back he was touring on Vancouver Island.  He sang a favourite song, one of those amazing homesick ballads telling of the way things were “back hame.”  Much to his surprise, this gentle tune, very well […]

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Ode to Hartland

There are so many beautiful places on the Saanich Peninsula. I grew up swimming in Elk and Beaver Lakes and at one point lived at Willis Point. This song is a lament for a beautiful place that was lost in order for the city to have a garbage dump. Heal Lake was drained and sealed

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