Chris Boyle

Grandpa’s Memory Journal, Entry #8 – Christmas 1955

(This entry was originally posted in Facebook in 2016) We spent Christmas 1955 in Uncle Al and Aunt Wilma’s house on Jessie Avenue in Winnipeg. My Grandpa Butters, Mom’s Dad, had passed away the previous March so this was a very significant Christmas for the family. We got to Winnipeg by taking a passenger trainContinue reading “Grandpa’s Memory Journal, Entry #8 – Christmas 1955”

Grandpa’s Memory Journal, Entry #7 – Hitchin’ a Ride

(This entry was originally posted in Facebook in 2016) In the late 1960’s hitchhiking became a popular way to get around, particularly for people that had no money (much like hopping a freight train in the 1930’s). I had done some short trips, from Regina to Weyburn. However, in the summer of 1968 I setContinue reading “Grandpa’s Memory Journal, Entry #7 – Hitchin’ a Ride”

People and Profits

Thank You Tommy Douglas! (SUBSCRIBE HERE to receive email updates whenever there is a new post at Boyle Park Banter) Last week I had a ‘minor’ medical procedure on both eyes. Because I live in Canada, the cost of this procedure was entirely covered by our excellent medical system – Thank You Tommy Douglas!Continue reading “People and Profits”

Grandpa’s Memory Journal, Entry #6 – Rafting

(This entry was originally posted in Facebook in 2016) I grew up in the heart of the prairies, but I was also fancied myself as a mariner! This is a picture of my main raft that my grandfather built for me in the late 1950’s. This one was made from thick planks, probably 3×10 inchesContinue reading “Grandpa’s Memory Journal, Entry #6 – Rafting”

The Future of Long Term Care Facilities

My Future Personal Care Home This is an open letter to my kids and grandkids. (SUBSCRIBE HERE to receive email updates whenever there is a new post at Boyle Park Banter) If the time arrives for my own personal care home experience, I require a very high level of communications technology. I don’t know ifContinue reading “The Future of Long Term Care Facilities”

“What’s Next” (after the pandemic)

The last 20 years of my working career were spent as process architect with The Ben Graham Group. In that role I worked with in excess of 100 companies across Canada. The goal in every case was to integrate and optimize the people, processes and technologies at the core of each organization’s activities. From 2007Continue reading ““What’s Next” (after the pandemic)”

1944-01-29 to 02-04

(SUBSCRIBE HERE to receive email updates whenever there is a new post at Boyle Park Banter) These are the diaries of a seventeen-year-old teenager from a farm near Weyburn, Saskatchewan. Her name is Lorraine. She eventually was a church organist in Colgate. In 1944 she was the piano player for a dance band in Weyburn.Continue reading “1944-01-29 to 02-04”

Grandpa’s Memory Journal, Entry #5 – “… 6 … 5 … 4 … 3 … we have ignition … we have liftoff …”

(It is my opinion that the Saturn Five is the most beautiful engine ever created.) (This entry was originally posted in Facebook in 2016) On Tuesday, February 20, 1962 John Glenn launched into earth orbit. I show the picture of Art Mackay’s school bus because I vividly remember that is where I was. The launchContinue reading “Grandpa’s Memory Journal, Entry #5 – “… 6 … 5 … 4 … 3 … we have ignition … we have liftoff …””

1944-01-22 to 28

Grandpa’s Memory Journal, Entry #4: “Planes, Trains and Automobiles”

(Full Index to Grandpa’s Journal) (This entry was originally posted in Facebook in 2016) I graduated from Grade 12 in Colgate Class in June of 1967. In July I travelled to Montreal for Expo ’67. It was during this time that I developed a love for all of the different modes of transportation that operateContinue reading “Grandpa’s Memory Journal, Entry #4: “Planes, Trains and Automobiles””