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Book Review – Kushiel’s Dart

June 13, 2018June 12, 2018 ~ Dennis G. Pike ~ Leave a comment

It took me a long time to work my way through this book, for several reasons. The first, and least important, is that it is a brick. Weighing in at a whopping 1,015 pages (yes, that’s a comma in that number), this book is no breezy, book-club volume. It’s a commitment. Like buying a turtle.

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Spent the weekend at the cabin with Liam, remembering Dad in the place where he was always happiest. It felt good to be there. Now I just need to work out how to do even a fraction of the work he left. At least I managed to start the chainsaw and wood splitter!
Following in Poppy’s footsteps along one of his favourite paths, while also regaling the kids with tales of my teenage shenanigans.
Dear friends, I am grieved to announce that my father Angus died suddenly this past Sunday September 29th, 2019. This tragic day brought to a close a life of tireless work and boundless energy, from the waves of the Atlantic and the forests of Newfoundland, to the General Motors Company in Oshawa, Ontario, where Dad dedicated 33 years to building a life for his family. Retirement for him was not the end of his labours, merely an opportunity to redirect them. Those years were dedicated to building and maintaining the family cottage, where we passed many joyous seasons with him amid the trees and lakes that he so cherished. Loving husband of Bessie (née Sheppard) for 51 years. Beloved Dad of David Pike of Mount Pearl NL, Dennis Pike (Kristine Lachapelle) of Newmarket, Melissa Lynette Pike of Ottawa and Melinda Owen (Geoffrey) of Ajax. Devoted Poppy to Liam, Emily, Katherine and Elizabeth. Survived by siblings Colin (late Martha), Violet Quinton (late George), Leawood (late Marjorie), Shirley Fry (late Thomas), Garland (Gladys) and predeceased by Herbert (late Mildred), Hilda Tremblett (late Hubert), Rosstin (Louisa), Chesley (late Daisy) and Marjorie. Brother-in-law of Edwin Sheppard (Nellie) and sister-in-law Mabel Sheppard. Will be missed by many nieces, nephews, a large extended family, and friends. A memorial service will be held at Northminster United Church, 676 Simcoe St. N. (at Rossland Rd. W.), Oshawa ON at 2:30 pm on Wednesday October 9th, 2019. In lieu of flowers, donations to the McGeachie Conservation Area Trail Development project (http://www.crowevalley.com/mcgeachie-conservation-trail-development/) or to the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (https://suicideprevention.ca/) would be appreciated. Thank you in advance for your condolences. Sincerely, Dennis
Sunday morning with a good book.
The wisteria is slowly taking over. For my part, I welcome our leafy overlords.🍃
First day of summer, time to clean up the yard! ☀️☀️☀️

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