Author Archives: Al Zylstra

Today is my sister’s birthday. Miss her more than ever.

Well, here we are; almost the end of 2021. Where the heck did this year go? It seemed to have flown by and, thankfully, it was a year that was a lot less dramatic than 2020. So, here is a brief recap of 2021 – a year so much better! January – It was monthContinue reading “2021 – a year so much better!”

18 years ago today, I married my soulmate. He is warm, kind, generous, compassionate, occasionally a bit grouchy. I am so glad that we are walking this path together. Happy Anniversary, Babycakes. I love you more than words can ever say.

THEN & NOW, Pandemic Life Stories – a devised-theatre project tracing the highs and the lows of lockdown life over the past 18 months.Sat. Nov. 13 @ 7:30 pm and Sun. Nov. 14 @ 2:00 pmOrder tickets online at deltastageworks.caTicket Prices have dropped!!!Sat. Nov. 13 – click on this link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/185127851387 Sun. Nov. 14 – click on this link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/187386617417Continue reading “Then & Now Project – Save on tickets!!!!!!”

Introducing my newest gig: THEN & NOW: Pandemic Life Stories Over the past year Delta Stageworks has been developing a collaborative theatre project Then & Now, Pandemic Life Stories. Through interviews we’ve gathered with people in our community, from news events and the exploration our own lived experiences of what it’s been like to live through theContinue reading “Local Theatre Makes A Triumphant Comeback!!!!”

Alex is amazing! He keeps finding projects to do around the house to make this place comfortable for us. He is sometimes like a man possessed. Here is a brief history of our kitchen

As quickly as the Dragon Boat Festival arrived, it left even faster! What a truly amazing day. This year’s Dragon Boat Festival was only one day and we managed to cram in so many amazing acts, my head is spinning still. It was a 16 hour day and my body is definitely paying the priceContinue reading “Dragon Boat Festival 2021”

This year, I have managed to take two weeks of vacation. Both weeks were spent at home. The first week was spent building our pond The second week was spent building our greenhouse. I was officially pooped and needed to recharge my batteries. So, I booked another week off and contacted former neighbours – ChadContinue reading “Kitimat or BUST!”

After almost 2 years of waiting (not very) patiently, the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival is making its triumphant return! It is going to be a truncated event but is running from September 18 – 26 with a huge slate of events and attractions – from Cultural Heritage and Exploration to artistic creations to aContinue reading “My newest project! Dragon Boat Festival is BACK!”