Author Archives: Al Zylstra

Today is my sister’s birthday. I still miss her so much each and every day. 

2023 turned out to be a pretty good year for Alex and I. We came through it relatively unscathed. There were a few blips on the road. December 2022 I went to Mexico in early December 2022 for a work function. It was my first work trip with IRIS and I was soooo excited. WeContinue reading “2023 – The Year end review”

As per my previous post, Wednesday, November 15 was our 20th anniversary and I gifted Alex a picture of our Nykie along with 20 yellow and orange roses. Needless to say, he was overwhelmed with the picture of Nykie The artist is a co-worker of mine who works in our location in Kelowna. She didContinue reading “Merry Anniv-Christmas-Birthday!”

Today, November 15, marks 20 years together. It was on this day that I professed my love to the most amazing man on the planet. What made it truly magical is we were able to share our joy with over 120 friends and family. I will never forget that evening. It was filled with love,Continue reading “Anniversary Celebrations!”

It has been a hot minute since I stage managed a musical. They are SOOOOO much work but, at the end of it all, I truly enjoy them. Here is my latest Stage Managing gig: Synopsis: Take a musical trip down memory lane through classic ‘50s and ‘60s tunes with this smash Off-Broadway hit jukebox musical.Continue reading “Rejoice!!! Musicals are back!!!”

Our last full day in the Netherlands led us to Leiden – a wonderful little community with a huge Botanical Garden! Alex was in his glory!

On our last trip to the Netherlands back in 2018, we visited Sneek, a small town where my mom grew up. It is such a great little town that we decided to go again. We were not disappointed.