Mike Alford - Musings

Obsession Bikes & Team Finn...

Posted on Jun 18, 2015

This Saturday James Wilson and the crew at Obsession Bikes are once again supporting The Team Finn Foundation. How????? 25% of what you buy this Saturday from Obsession Bikes is going towards pediatric cancer research!!!

Looking to buy something for Dad in time for Sunday???? Perhaps you have your own biking needs shopping list! Whatever you are loo...

Blueridge Good Neighbor Day 2015

Posted on Jun 07, 2015

Blueridge Good Neighbor Day is TODAY from 11am to 3pm at Blueridge Elementary School (2650 Bronte Dr, North Vancouver).

The is soooooo much happening!!! Live music, food trucks, rides, games, bouncy castle, face painting, etc. This year, there is even a mechanical bull!!!

Be sure to bring your id as there will be a beer garden.

Be sure to stop by and...

Lynn Vally Day Parade

Posted on May 30, 2015

Who doesn't love a parade??? On Saturday May 30th, Team Finn once again participated in the parade in the annual Lynn Valley Day. Team Finn also had a booth set up onsite after the parade was over. It is always such a pleasure to see my good friends on Team Finn again. While this all began years ago with the Ride to Conquer Cancer, it has evolved i...

Change Your Words...Change Your Mind...

Posted on May 22, 2015

For those who know me, I am often reading, researching, or asking questions about something. I learn and gather information from countless sources. I also work with various teachers and mentors. I even attend seminars, classes, and retreats when possible.

I like to believe the topics of what I study are diverse. As I learn more, it occurs to me ther...

Camp Kerry...

Posted on May 13, 2015

We are all asked to donate, volunteer, fundraise, etc for so many things. It can be overwhelming. It is definitely time consuming.
I have only recently heard about "Camp Kerry". It is a non-profit organization which specializes in bereavement care. I suggest the best starting place for you to learn more about the Camp Kerry Society and their service...

It's A Fine Line...

Posted on Apr 04, 2015

I spent this afternoon at the Union Gospel Mission. Over 3,000 Easter meals were served. I was assigned "coffee" duty. I walked up and down the line serving coffee to those as they waited to go inside and eat. I heard many stories. People spoke of addiction, mental illness, physical amd sexual abuse, homelessness, and more.

As I reflected upon my pe...