Author Archives: Al Zylstra

This is my 18th time that I have been given the privilege of being involved in the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival. This has proven to be one of my favourite gigs that I have ever done. This year’s festival is going to be one of the most impressive ones yet. There are performers fromContinue reading “2024 Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival”

I haven’t posted for a hot minute and I think it is time. I had the opportunity to work at Golf Tournament on June 4. My company, IRIS The Visual Group, was a sponsor of the event and we dispensed over 115 pairs of Sunglasses to registered Golfers. Immediately after dispensing the Sunglasses, we madeContinue reading “Having a golfing adventure”

We have had these two gorgeous monstrosities in our big tank for over 4 years. It is obvious that they had outgrown their home. Time to move them to our pond where they will have 15 new friends to meet!

I had some vacation time that I had to use up and Alex decided that the last week of April was the ideal time to do some big projects around the house. We painted our deck back in 2018 after we got back from our trip to Europe. Here is the before: It had thisContinue reading “Owning a home means never… (fill in the blank)!”

Today marks 5 years since my mom died. Still think about her every day. I still beat myself up over not visiting her more often than I did. However, I did make the most of my visits to her when I could. The last three years of her life were filled with monthly trips toContinue reading “April showers”

Opening March 28th“Next Fall”By Geoffrey NaufftsDirected by Wayne NolanLuke believes in God. Adam believes in everything else. “Next Fall” portrays the ups and downs of this unlikely couple’s five-year relationship with sharp humour and unflinching honesty. And when an accident changes everything, Adam must turn to Luke’s family and friends for support… and answers. “NextContinue reading “Next Fall!!!”

So, February has a few notable dates for me: February 1, 2003 – the day my dad died February 12 is my mom’s birthday. She would have been 98 this year. I think about her every day and how happy she was knowing that I had Alex in my life. February 20, 2015 – My one andContinue reading “February – another challenging month”

I know that I have been posting a little about this project but I am getting very excited about it. Luke believes in God. Adam believes in everything else. “Next Fall” portrays the ups and downs of this unlikely couple’s five-year relationship with sharp humour and unflinching honesty. And when an accident changes everything, AdamContinue reading “My Newest Project”

February 12 is a bit of a milestone for me and Alex. It was 21 years ago on February 12 that we met for the first time. I still find it hard to believe that he has put up with my antics and shenanigans for this long. I am very fortunate or he is bat-shit crazy. The jury isContinue reading “Happy Anniversary, Babycakes”

I have started on my latest project: Next Fall. Running at the Deep Cove Theatre from March 28 through April 13. Tonight is our first rehearsal!