Michael William Blenkhorn died suddenly but peacefully at home in Vancouver on January 26, 2009, at age 69. Predeceased by his sister, Mary Jane Decarie (d. 1998). Brother of David Blenkhorn. Dear father of Deborah Blenkhorn; esteemed father-in-law of Steve Forster; beloved grandfather of Miranda Louise Forster; proud uncle of Christina and Catherine Decarie and fond great-uncle of Evi and Mei Mei Milanovic. A tireless volunteer worker since the early 1990s with the hungry and homeless in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, Mike was a true philanthropist who earned the affection and respect of all whose lives he touched. From his early life in Sackville, New Brunswick, through his years working and living in Kingston, Ontario, to his latest and best years in Vancouver and Roberts Creek, BC, he retained a profound sense of humility and quiet grace, and served as an inspiration and mentor to countless friends in all walks of life. A memorial service will be held on February 15, 4 pm, at St. Mark’s Anglican Church, 1805 Larch St., Vancouver. There will also be “A Time of Remembering” on February 12, 4pm, at The Listening Post, 382 Main St., Vancouver, with reception to follow. Donations gratefully accepted for the Jackson Avenue Housing Co-op (with “for community kitchen” in the memo line), 248 Jackson Ave., Vancouver, BC, V6A 3B3.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Sad News
Michael William Blenkhorn died suddenly but peacefully at home in Vancouver on January 26, 2009, at age 69. Predeceased by his sister, Mary Jane Decarie (d. 1998). Brother of David Blenkhorn. Dear father of Deborah Blenkhorn; esteemed father-in-law of Steve Forster; beloved grandfather of Miranda Louise Forster; proud uncle of Christina and Catherine Decarie and fond great-uncle of Evi and Mei Mei Milanovic. A tireless volunteer worker since the early 1990s with the hungry and homeless in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, Mike was a true philanthropist who earned the affection and respect of all whose lives he touched. From his early life in Sackville, New Brunswick, through his years working and living in Kingston, Ontario, to his latest and best years in Vancouver and Roberts Creek, BC, he retained a profound sense of humility and quiet grace, and served as an inspiration and mentor to countless friends in all walks of life. A memorial service will be held on February 15, 4 pm, at St. Mark’s Anglican Church, 1805 Larch St., Vancouver. There will also be “A Time of Remembering” on February 12, 4pm, at The Listening Post, 382 Main St., Vancouver, with reception to follow. Donations gratefully accepted for the Jackson Avenue Housing Co-op (with “for community kitchen” in the memo line), 248 Jackson Ave., Vancouver, BC, V6A 3B3.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Glamour Girls
Miranda got a lovely haircut this past week, from my glamorous and talented friend Angie (who does house calls, natch--you gotta know those beautiful, expertly manicured hands are not mine)...these are the "before" and "during" photos--next time you'll see the "after"...watch this space!
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Crafty Girls
Putting aside their passionate, shared obsession with unicorns, Raia & Miranda spent a happy Saturday afternoon making paper birds with "real" feathers of wildly improbable hues. My role was to cut out the basic shapes on demand ("Another bird!" "Another nest!") while the girls provided the creative energy required to decorate these colorful denizens of fantasy land. Squawk!
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Gingerbread Girls
Miranda celebrated the impending new year (a snowy blowy one that's since turned to rain and melting slush) cozily indoors by decorating gingerbread cookies with her friends, Lenya and Ellie. Actually, we started with the intention of making gingerbread houses, but what the heck! If all our plans for 2009 can be so flexible, we're well on our way...
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