Monthly Archives: August 2019

Another Social Justice Pioneer Has Left Us

Posted on August 20, 2019 by seanarthurjoyce

Betty Daniel, activist extraordinaire, has died at age 97 in Nelson, BC. She was a veteran of the US Navy who served in World War II but spent most of her life fighting for peace and social justice. Betty and … Continue reading →

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Aldous Huxley on Hospice Care

Posted on August 13, 2019 by seanarthurjoyce

Aldous Huxley has since my youth been a huge influence on my thought and writing. Most famous for his essential novel of technological dystopia, Brave New World, his essays and novels spanned almost every conceivable topic in the arts and … Continue reading →

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Kaslo Jazzfest a Hit—Again

Posted on August 6, 2019 by seanarthurjoyce

Clearly the team at Kaslo Jazz Etc. have hit upon a winning formula—already by July 28 single day tickets for Saturday, August 4th had sold out. The festival runs from August 2–4. Friday night saw a younger artist take the … Continue reading →

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