Christmas Wishes

A Christmas Prayer
Robert Louis Stevenson

O God, our loving Father, help us
Rightly to remember the birth of Jesus,
That we may share in the song of the
Angels, the gladness of the shepherds
And the worship of the wise men.

Close the door of hate and open the
Door of love all over the world.

Deliver us from evil by the blessing
That Christ brings, and teach us
to be merry with clear hearts.

May the Christmas morning make us happy
To be thy children and the Christmas
Evening bring us to our beds with
Grateful thoughts, forgiving, and
Forgiven, for Jesus' sake. Amen.

My Christmas Wish List For 2005

1.The release of Canadians James Loney, 41, and Harmeet Sooden, 32, Briton Norman Kember, 74, and American Tom Fox, 54 from Iraq.

2.Peace for the victims of last December's earthquake and tsunami in Thailand, lets start the rebuilding process.

3.My heart goes out to all the victims of Hurricane Katrina down in New Orleans and all along the Gulph. They say home is where the heart is, if that's so these people are mansions. That said, lets not fall into the trap of charity emphathy. Two major catastrophies in a year has strained our already fragile charitable purse strings, but we must continue to aid our fellow man.

4.Watching the construction finally begin on a 1.2 million-square-foot film/media complex 'megastudio' in Toronto. The planned 'Filmport' will be built in Toronto's port area. As Toronto continues to take a back seat to Vancouver studios regarding big budget films, construction on the C$275 million project, on land owned by the Toronto Economic Development Corp. (Tedco), will now begin summer 2006. The first phase of Filmport will include six soundstages, with a 45,000-square-foot stage and production office/support facilities totaling 232,000 square feet. Filmport is expected to house more than a dozen soundstages totaling 550,000 square feet of production space. This will prosperity to an acting community that sorely needs it.

5.The Canadian Junior Hockey team to bring home the world championships!

And finally a brand new clip and a pair of screen captures from a holiday offering called "A Recipe For A Perfect Christmas" starring Christine Baranski and Carly Pope, in which I appear as a waiter. The MOW was shot in Toronto back in September. From the Lifetime Network in the U.S, here is the movie synopsis.

What don't you want to deal with during the holidays?
a. Your boyfriend dumping you
b. Burning out at your job
c. Your mother showing up uninvited
d. All of the above

Did you answer "All of the above"? Sure you did. Unfortunately, all these nightmares are raining on J.J. Jenner's holiday parade. But things may be looking up when this low-level magazine employee gets a shot at writing a prestigious food column. There's only thing standing in the way: her wacky, scene-stealing mom who's draining J.J.'s energy and patience. The solution? J.J. promises a hot new restaurant owner that she'll check out his bistro if he distracts Mommie Dearest by taking her out on a few dates. But her foolproof plan backfires in a way she never saw coming — you'll have to see for yourself!

Break out the eggnog! This funny and romantic flick is just what you need to make your holiday perfectly delightful.

Recipe For a Perfect Christmas(2005)

Recipe For a Perfect Christmas(2005)


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Later,
Kenaz

Feed From Norad Of Santa Entering Canadian Air Space

Norad Santa

Norad Santa

Later,
Kenaz

My Favourite Songs Of 2005

In a recent interview Miranda Lambert was asked what was at the top of her Christmas list. Her reply? “A gold record!” Lambert’s wish came true when her debut album Kerosene was certified gold signifying sales of more than 500,000 units since its release in late March 2005.

Miranda Lambert Lyrics

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Despite being only 31 years old, J.D. Fortune has already experienced enough for a lifetime's worth of song lyrics. From fronting a rock band to joining the Army, performing before stadium crowds to living in his car, even making a living as an Elvis impersonator, J.D. has lived a real-life roller-coaster ride that may be about to reach its highest peak yet. Raised in the Canadian countryside just outside of Nova Scotia, J.D. grew up listening to his grandfather sing and started performing at a very young age.

INXS Lyrics

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At the 2005 CMA Awards, Musical Event of the Year and Music Video of the Year honors went to Brad Paisley and Allison Krauss for "Whiskey Lullaby".

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Sugarland is comprised of a trio of singer/songwriters from the Atlanta, GA, area, each of whom has had some level of renown as a solo performer. Lead singer Jennifer Nettles had previously fronted Soul Miner's Daughter, and her gospel background and deep soul approach to country music makes her an ideal lead voice in the trio. Songwriter Kristen Hall had already released two solo albums onWindham Hill Records, while Kristian Bush was half (with Andrew Hyra) of the critically acclaimed duo Billy Pilgrim, which had also released a pair of albums.

Sugarland Lyrics

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At the 2005 Radio Music Awards Keith Urban walked away with the Artist of the Year Award (Country Radio)

Keith Urban Lyrics

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Enjoy, later,
Kenaz

Starting the healing process

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I Will Remember You (Sarah McLachlan)

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I find this to be an appropriate video.

In the late evening of Thursday, December 15, my agents life was cut short. Returning home from dress rehearsal for the Kitchener-Waterloo Philharmonic Choir's performance of "Messiah", fate took Kathy Lawson, of Stonewall Talent in Hamilton Ontario.

Snow covered the already treacherous strech of highway six making it impossible for Kathy to react quick enough to avoid a tractor trailer coming from the opposite direction in her lane.

Funeral services where held yesterday at, the same church Kathy and her wife Patti where married a year and a half ago. Kathy and Patti where one of the first gay couples to respond to Canada's coming of age, when it changed it's laws allowing same sex couples the same rights as straight couples.

I paid my respects on Tuesday at the funeral home and could not bring myself to attend her funeral. CH Hamilton aired a wonderful tribute to Kathy and I wish to share some screen captures from the video that can be found here. Kathy's Service.

Peace, and warm wishes and to the start of a new year.

Kendall.

Centenery United Church, Hamilton, Ontario 

Trish 

Some of the clients from Stonewall. 

Kathy in happier times. 

Patti Smith, Cathy's wife. 

Kathy's beautiful presentation to the lord, warmly accepted. 

Doug Lawson. 

Patty Smith 

Kitchener-Waterloo Philharmonic Choir 

Kitchener-Waterloo Philharmonic Choir 

Kitchener-Waterloo Philharmonic Choir. 

Canada, The New American Whipping Boy?

Last week, MSNBC host Tucker Carlson(seen in the photos above), a well-known conservative pundit, let loose with a string of anti-Canada rants.

"Anybody with any ambition at all, or intelligence, has left Canada and is now living in New York," he said.

"Canada is a sweet country. It is like your retarded cousin you see at Thanksgiving and sort of pat him on the head. You know, he's nice but you don't take him seriously. That's Canada."

Carlson also said it's pointless to tell Canada to stop criticizing the United States.

"It only eggs them on. Canada is essentially a stalker, stalking the United States, right? Canada has little pictures of us in its bedroom, right?"

"It's unrequited love between Canada and the United States. We, meanwhile, don't even know Canada's name. We pay no attention at all," he said.

The day before, Fox News host Neil Cavuto highlighted Martin's remark at a news conference that the United States is a "reticent nation" lacking a "global conscience" on climate change.

"So have the Canadians gotten a little too big for their britches?" Cavuto asked.

"Could our neighbours to the north soon be our enemies?"

Douglas MacKinnon, a press secretary to former Republican senator Bob Dole, also recently accused Canada of harbouring terrorists.

"Can Canada really be considered our friend anymore?" he asked in a recent commentary in the right-wing Washington Times newspaper.

"What other question can be asked when the Canadian government not only willingly allows Islamic terrorists into their country but does nothing to stop them from entering our nation?"

U.S. Ambassador David Wilkins warned Martin last week to tone down anti-American jabs or risk hurting bilateral relations. But Martin was unrepentant, saying he would "not be dictated to" by the United States and his hard line appears to be resonating with some voters.

If Canada is "the retarded child" than the U.S is the fat, drunk, uncle who belches, passes gas and spews right wing uniformed garbage. Canadians are loyal to a fault to their friends, but it damn hurts when a so called friend treats us like a dog.

I suggest these jack-ass' who couldn't get a job on a local access channel here in Canada because our networks only hire skilled journalists not loud mouth wanna be comedian hacks.

Prime Minister Martin isn't exactly up for man of the year but at least he has the guts to stand up to countries that challenge Canadian standards of living, unlike a coward like Bush who bullies everyone around.

Ala 'Freedom Fries' I guess 'Canadian Bacon' will now be known as 'American Backside Bacon'. And before I get "Dixie Chicked", let me say my britches fit fine thanks.

Later,
Kenaz

Screen Cap From Land of the Dead

Land of the Dead(2005)

It's not much, but I am in the movie. Extreme top left in blue, carrying the gunny sack. This scene was filmed on a cold day in December 2004.

Here also is the clip from the DVD, Land of the Dead

Later,
Kenaz

You Will Be Missed Kathy

Hallelujah!-From Handel's Messiah.


To See The Light

To see the light dim from your eyes,
The room is hushed with silent cries.
Holding your hand, tears stain my face,
Moments now until you find grace.
A life lived well, death not disduised.

Many have left; they claimed the prize,
Without us there to say goodbye;
From life they vanished without trace,
To see the light.

How it is, I cannot surmise,
The pain you feel when someone dies.
That death had seemed so out of place,
But now I know that's not the case

As I watch through tears, a soul rise
To see the light.
-Patti Smith, 2005




On Friday myself and all the friends of Kathryn Lawson, partner of Stonewall Talent Agency in Hamilton, Ontario, were dealt a sudden and painful loss when we received the news of her tragic loss.

Details as posted in the obituaries.

In the late evening of Thursday, December 15, the voice of an angel was silenced. Returning home from dress rehearsal for the Kitchener-Waterloo Philharmonic Choir's performance of "Messiah", fate took a hand and lifted a dear soul from our midst. Much loved by all whom she touched, Kathy will be missed; her warm, gentle smile and kind laugh are her legacy to us. Beloved daughter of Doug and Jacquie Lawson, sister to David and Martha-Lynn, Jim. Aunt to Alexandra, Miranda, Kobi, Ethan and Devin. Beloved friend to Jennifer and Pate. Treasured by a chosen family of hundreds, and finally, Kathy was the world and so much more to her wife, Patti: Life, Love, Everlasting. Always Intertwining. We invite you to celebrate a most wonderful life with us. We invite you to celebrate a most wonderful life with us. A visitation will be held Tuesday December 20 at Dodsworth and Brown Funeral Home, 15 West Avenue North (1 block east of Wellington), from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The service will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday, December 21 at Centenery United Church, 24 Main Street West, at McNab. Kathy, as part of her legacy, would appreciate a donation to the Kitchener-Waterloo Philharmonic Choir, whose music was so much a part of her, in lieu of flowers.

Here is a clip of the news coverage of her funeral service as seen on CHHamilton,
Kathy's Service. I'm sorry there isn't any sound.

"Forever now and forever hence, will the aria play and the dance of the heavens and the earth stride on in harmony."

-From the poem "Eternal" written by Kendall Oliphant.

As we walk along the path of thorns, that leads us through the valley of death toward the dawn of enlightenment, please be reminded as we approach the the day we celebrate the birth of our lord, that nobody walks alone. Now is the time to join hands in unity so that we can be strong against winds of sorrow, like the mighty willow tree.

Together we shall not fear the darkness that can leave us with feelings of sadness. The tree of woe shall lie withering, starved of the eternal sun. On the crest, the tree of hope shall stretch forth its roots, soaking up all of the heavens nurture to form a canopy of mighty limbs that bend with the ebb and flow of life.

This strange dance between darkness and light is gods test of our will. A test that is not always fair, but one neverless a neccessity. The strong will excell at the task set forth. The prize, their rightful spot atop the branches of the tree of hope. There they sit casting aloud their song of praise to their loved ones, telling all the message sent from the heavens "Darkness is temporary, enlightenment is Eternal"

I will miss you Kathy, your legacy shall burn on forever.

Sincerelly,

Kendall

Rune Reading For The Week Of December 19-December 25, 2005

Introduction to Rune Readings

Rune readings are arrangements of the 24 runes (letters) of the old Futhark alphabet. The layout of the runes is known as a spread, and determines what each rune refers to. For example, in the Three Norns spread, the first rune represents the past, the second the present, and the third the future.

Sets: In addition to each rune having a meaning, the material in which the runes are carved can color the reading. Most people consistently use runes made of ceramic, stone, or wood. In order to broaden your experience, we offer readings with Gold Runes (for questions about business, career, and property), Jade Runes (for questions about love, friendship, and relationships), Ice Runes (for questions about struggle, conflict, and achievement), Spirit Runes (for questions about mysticism, spirituality, and religion), and Stone Runes (for questions about the natural world and things beyond human control).

Here we go. (This weeks Rune reading is not a good one, but remember, that not all journeys leave us feeling positive. But this doesn't mean we can't learn valuable lessons from adversity. Eventually turning the negative into a possitive.)

The question will remain the same: "Will this week be a successful one?"

Rune Alphabet



Spread:Cross(in order of reading)
The Cross spread is used to plot the arc of your life and the forces acting on it. It is the most popular spread, giving a very complete view of the situation. Ice Runes are most commonly used for questions about struggle, conflict, and achievement.




Here is the Reading Using the Ice Set.

1.


The left rune represents an important element of the past. Fehu is the rune of cattle, the symbol of wealth in the old Norse civilization. Since Fehu is the first rune in Frey's aett, it is a rune of fertility as well. As seen here reversed, it can represent barrenness or the loss of wealth. Some interpret Fehu as representing children, in which case the reversal may portend the distancing of a child from her or his parents.

2.


The middle rune represents a deciding element of the present. Hagalaz is the rune of hail. Hail is a destructive and elemental force, so one can expect this rune to represent the disruption of one's life. In the harsh northern winter there is a halt to activity, and so delay or hindrance is frequently associated with this rune. The opposite of chaos is yet more chaos, as illustrated by the fact that this rune cannot be reversed.

3.


The right rune represents the critical element of the future, at the core of the final outcome. Inguz is the rune of completion and fertility. The presence of this rune suggests that tasks which have been initiated will come to fruition. This rune is associated with Ing and Frey, it is this connection that explains its connotations of both fertility and sexuality. The variant of this rune shown here is reminiscent of the twin strands of life, and of the challenge and rewards of bringing together things complimentary.

4.


The top rune represents a force that works for you. Nyd represents many things, most of them unpleasant - heed it well. Constraint, delay, loss, need, and sorrow are all frequently seen in this rune. Nyd speaks most strongly of pause, the hallmark of the both the timid and the patient, and is often interpreted as foretelling a delay in the effect of other runes that it accompanies. Fortunately, even where there is misery and danger there are valuable lessons to be learned - the trick is to learn them before you are overtaken by despair.

5.


The bottom Rune represents a force that works against you. Ansuz is the spoken word of God. This rune is reversed, indicating that you are misunderstanding the divine voice or failing to hear it all. The word is always correct, so you must strive, whatever the difficulty, to hear correctly. Be wary of the advice you are given, for it may prove incorrect. Do not attribute infallibility to fallible sources...

If you are further interested in Rune stones, please check out a script I wrote about three years ago. The story tells of a women's chance encounter with the towns rune reader and physcic. Her reading leads to a terrible discovery about her ex-husband.Click here to read 'Evil Of A Different Kind'

Later,
Kenaz

Screen Cap From Swarmed

Back on November 1, 2004 I did a MOW(Made For TV) film about a small town being attacked by genetically altered yellow jackets. The movie was called "Swarmed" and was shot in Dundas, Ontario a subburb of Hamilton. Interestingly enough the town in the film was called Dundas. Here is screen caps that I'm in from the movie.




Later,
Kenaz