Good Reading Material Category Fiction

I often find myself with some spare time on the weekend to read Novels Generally from our Local Public Library or that I have received as gifts.
I believe that Fiction well written is a wonderful way to escape the world we know and experience the world of others all done in the confimes of one's own residence.
This weekend I finished reading "Solar" by Ian McEwan who is an English Author.
He has at the time of this post authored 13 Novels. I read "Amsterdam" to which he was awarded the Booker Prize for Literature the English equivalent of The Giller here in Canada. I also picked up another of his titled "On Chesil Beach" Like all good fiction it lures you in until your imagination is captivated and you refuse to let go."Atonement" which is also been highly recommended is next on my List to read as I cannot recall all of the novels that I may have read by him.

I also read a while back "The Life of Pi" by Yann Martel He also won the Man Booker Prize another Novel that is pure escapism first published in 2001 but discovered by me some years later. Martel was born in Spain but resides in Canada.

"The Cellist of Sarajevo" by Steven Galloway is also a short good read published in 2008 wwith a unique tale of The conflict which occurred in the former Yugoslavia. The imagery of this war torn conflict is quite amazing.

Generally it is a safe bet to look for Authors who have received the Nobel Prize The Man Booker Prize Pulitzer Prize or the Giller Prize.or those who are in the running and have made the short list

Popular books worth consideration especially if you are interested in East Coast Maritime Culture "The Bishop's Man" By Linden Macintyre "Island" by Alistair MacLeod
"Shipping News" by E Annie Proulx an American writer first published in 1993 and still a wonderful read, All have tidy neat stories interwoven with the customs and habits of a great part of the Canadian Life.

Federal Election 2011

This morning and throughout the day Millions of Canadians will cast their votes.Personally I have voted in the advance poll for our local Conservative Candidate.I am excited by what has evolved to be one of the more interseting campaigns in the past seven years. People will vote motivated by a number of things from civic responsibility to peer and family pressures or out of protest. Good weather will ensure a large turnout and the converse holds true.
The issues in this election are numerous and complex for a Federalist Governing system which we enjoy in Canada.My hope is that voters young and old will cast their ballots with a look back and a view forward as to what how this country was built (CONSERVATIVE TRADITIONS) and act accordingly.
Prevailing hype from the media and the constant polling of our citizens should not be the determining factors in selecting a government.

District A711 Lions Convention April 15-17 2011

I have just realized that our 10TH Annual District Lions Convention is only one week away.This year there has been a change of Venue.We will be gathering at the Delta Meadowvale Resort & Conference Centre 6750 Mississauga Road in Mississauga Ontario Canada. Registration is still ongoing up to and including the Friday aftenoon and closing at 8:00PM. Guests must be registered to attend the hospitality suites and registered members only can vote on Sunday Morning. Each Club elects delegates based upon their membership totals. The event kicks off on Friday evening with opening ceremonies followed by a wonderful hospitality night hosted by various clubs and Individuals. The cost for the weekend is $15.00 and I believe there is complimentary parking in additionto various programs and presenters.

Personally I have scaled back my activities at the Cabinet Level but I do believe that the Convention is an excellent way to introduce new prospects to a dedicated organization and let them witness first hand the scope of activities that each club engages in.
More Information can be obtained by calling 905-826 5013 or contacting myself directly.Registration forms can be obtained at www.A711Lions.ca
LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING OLD FRIENDS AND MAKING NEW ACQUAINTANCES
YOURS IN LIONISM
RONALD J GILLIS
LAKESHORE LIONS CLUB

Colombian Travels 2010-2011

I am a firm believer in breaking up the long Winter we experience in Canada. Colombia has been my destination of choice for many years Mountains Plains Coastal areas are only part of the types of terrain one can experience often with only a few hundred kilometers form each other. I often visit galleries nightclubs restaurants as well as platy tennis this idea of a winter break is not new though the results speak for themselves. I generally return recharged invigorated as well as with renewed energy to tackle the daily tasks of Business.
You will certainly agree that the southern climes will always assist you in obtaining that balance which is so important in maintaining a higher quality of life.I will post some sites to visit for those who are more curious