In Song and in Spirit

Its been around for 60 years now, has proliferated so it is everywhere, and is the way most people spend their leisure time. And it sends one message – everything is random, cling to life as desperately as you can,  and the best you can do is to skew your odds as much as you can based on the scientific… read more

There have been breathtaking advances in science and engineering in the past century, as we continue to be dazzled by the next new thing in electronics, that seem to be perpetually making our lives easier and more fun. With all this progress, it may seem to many that the engineers and doctors have everything under their control, and have it… read more

Before the fall Adam and Eve where quite content in the Garden of Eden. Innocently enjoying the garden and each other, they lived in natural contentment. Then they ate the apple. The knowledge of good and evil. And they suddenly became ashamed of their bodies and desires and were cast out of paradise. It seems to me that the apple… read more

As I enter the second half of my life and have lost some of the people that cared about me when I was young, I find it necessary for my well being that I believe in something more than juat the material world of the senses. A faith that I will see my deceased loved ones again, that there is… read more

Myths are as old as humanity, and traditionally taught ethical values and provided context for the different situations life can present one with. They also explained how we got here and the origins of natural phenomena like the seasons. Ancient myths were complex and challenging, like life itself. It seems to me that mythology is still alive and strong in… read more

Every December, as the days are at their shortest, and all is so dark and cold here in Canada, we are reminded again of the strength of the human heart, as we celebrate the holidays. For a brief period every year we put aside our selfish concerns and are touched by the spirit of generosity and kindness. In addition to… read more

Here’s an article about Paul in the July 24, 2010 Delta Optimist. read more

I thought I’d share the influences that came together one day in September, 1990 when I wrote “Wearin’ Blue”, my most successful song. First off, it was the first day of autumn and there was a tree in the courtyard of the townhouse I was living in in Toronto, and the wind was gently blowing the leaves around in the… read more