William Hay, Writer

I love Commercial street for the sights. Madigan loves it for the smells.  Lots of people and dogs from all walks and all breeds.  `I’m having a cafe late and grilled cheese sandwich. It’s ...

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It’s another day.  Not just another day. But another day. I’m grateful to wake. Usually Madigan is staring at me or jumps on my chest. Today he jumped on my chest. It’s been a good week. ...

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I had a great weekend getting the Camper out, running the quad and sighting in the guns.  Nice visit with the Kevin and Anna and the God kids in Boston Bar. Then I drove down to Cedar Creek and ...

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I love the civilization of Sunshine Valley RV park.  It’s so well run.  Pools and hot tubs.  Best quadding and enduro biking near Vancouver.  When the trail I’d planned to take in Boston...

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I woke at 1 am to pee then went back to sleep till 7 am,  Nice positive dreams and deep healing sleep. It was raining when I went to bed about 10 am.  No leakage so Murray did a good job with t...

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Well, it’s bear season. I have actually got organized and am out here in the woods. Took all day yesterday to get here.  I am at the beautiful Alpine Canyon RV Camp site 2 miles north of Bosto...

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Well, it’s bear season. I have actually got organized and am out here in the woods. Took all day yesterday to get here.  I am at the beautiful Alpine Canyon RV Camp site 2 miles north of Bosto...

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It was a great day for a Tulip Festival,  Sunshine blue sky and warm spring weather. I still bundled Madigan the cockapoo into his Canucks blue and green hockey sweater. I dressed in leathers th...

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It’s decades ago now. You did the right thing, You told the truth.  You faced evil and you were noticed. You knew you’d touched something only because your life was threatened seriously , no...

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I enjoyed the conference at the Vancouver Convention Centre, seeing old friends, remembering nostalgically those not there, decades of such conferences until Covid.  This was my first and it rea...

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Christ is risen. Hallelujah!   I arrived late for the St. Barnabus Anglican Service.  It had been a toss up if I was going to be able to be  there at all.  I’d finally bought a new right ...

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I am here and now in the multiverse. I imagine that the cross has been made and is waiting for Jesus to carry it along the Via Dolorosa.  The tale of Government, Church and World authority false...

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New Westminster Quayside is a terrific walk along the working Frazer River where it splits into several channels.  The townhouses along the shore have a wonderful view ,though back enough from t...

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BC Outdoor Show was a huge success. I drove out to Chilliwack in the morning leaving poor Madigan to guard the house. As it turned out there were dogs at the event and he could have come along. N...

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Alcoholism, a moral deficiency Alcoholism , a character defect Alcoholism and addiction, weakness Alcoholism and addiction disease of the brain Alcoholism and addiction disease of the mind ...

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I can sense the presence of a higher power. I know I didn’t create this world I wake to.  This morning I am in an elaborate set and ongoing story. If I created this then it’s higher power wi...

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Thank you God for this sunny day. I so enjoyed walking Madigan along the river taking pictures of spring ducks. I even saw the kingfisher. That’s my blue bird of happiness. I feel blessed when ...

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It was a close call whether I’d get to church this morning.  I slept in. After the first coffee I’d thought I’d have to get dressed in a hurry.  I did. Madigan needed a walk anyway. Once ...

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Friday was fantastic.  I rode my motorcycle, the new HG Nightster Special, with Madigan in his box on bag, head up, to Horseshoe Bay.  I’d done this ride so many times in past years.  I used...

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Thank you Lord for Wednesday.  I dreamed I was preparing for a space flight alone in a little space ship and my mentor gave me a harpsichord.  I was with a the girl saying good bye and I was wo...

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I went to bed last night after a movie and an episode of NCIS.  Jethro was working on his boat in his basement. I remembered dad making a boat in the garage.  I’m trying to sell my boat since...

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I am happy. I’ve enrolled in the Oxford Online Religion and Ritual Course.  I looked at this course a year ago and have been looking at on line courses for several years. I tried the Biblical ...

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I woke feeling afraid, anxious, vulnerable.  I have resisted the paranoia of the world. I’ve fought against the psychosis of modern society. I have struggled to stay open.  I began to write s...

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I am having a peanut butter and marmalade open sandwich.  It’s 5 am.  I woke up at 330 am to pee and now have peed twice, said prayers, petted Madigan and read university on line course offer...

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Commercial street is my favourite people watching street.  Great coffee shops.  Joe’s is a favourite.  Today I’m sitting in the heated balcony having delicious breakfast.  I had the chori...

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