Kal Tire has long been one of the primary partners for Okanagan Military Tattoo.  We want to send a big thank you and a little awareness their way through a short story that reminds us to be grateful for the things we often take for granted. Did you know that one...

"What can you do with a general, when he stops being a general?  Oh, what can you do with a general who retires?"  ~ from the movie White Christmas.   The end of another year is approaching, and Christmas is almost upon us.   One of my most cherished family...

The theme for the Tattoo 2022 was, "Operation Perseverance".  All of us, performers, volunteers and audience, had just survived two years of Covid adventures.  We are now just finalizing our "Theme for the Tattoo 2023".  It will be centered around, One World (or...

After a tough two years planning then having to shut down the 2020 and 2021 Tattoo events, we were able to plan and get the 2022 Tattoo completed.  It was not easy!  Covid has had a real effect on getting folks out of their basements and out into the public once...

What could be better than one Ukulele? If you haven’t guessed, the answer is a whole ensemble of Ukulele performers! It is very possible that everyone reading this has, at some point in their lives, heard someone playing a Ukulele. It is a unique sound and is often...

A True Cavalry Experience Recently, I had the greatest of opportunities to attend the Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal...

Have you ever thought of where the phrase ‘Here comes the Cavalry’ comes from? Most people think of rescuers arriving just in the nick of time to save the day when they hear this, however, not that long ago, it was used to announce the arrival of the mounted horse...

One of the most steadfast constants in Canadian history has been the presence of Queen Elizabeth II as the head of the Commonwealth. The Queen is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee and marking seventy years on the throne. It makes her the fourth longest-reigning monarch...

There is a lot to be said about a sense of belonging. Being part of something bigger than oneself is highly rewarding and transformative. A truly positive example can be found with cadets participating in military marching bands.

Millions of people worldwide are navigating the constantly shifting landscape of the COVID 19 pandemic.   While there is no one magic solution to getting through these challenges, some things can help us persevere.   Here are a few tips from moms, veterans, and...