Dinner and a Drone
When your host nonchalantly explains over dinner that the day before there was a drone attack just down the street from the restaurant.
Bob JonesJune 15, 2025
A Roller Coaster Named Ukraine
Life in Ukraine is like being on an emotional roller coaster.
Bob JonesJune 8, 2025
The Sounds of Night In Kyiv
I’m often asked “what it’s like” in Kyiv now, so I thought I’d try to describe this experience.
Bob JonesMay 24, 2025
When Your Day Camp Is Interrupted by Drones
In North America, kids summer camps have to fight off the threat of mosquitoes. In Ukraine, the threat is bomb-carrying Russian drones.
Bob JonesMay 18, 2025
White Smoke and Fire In the Sky
Peace be with you all. A fitting, Christ-like choice of first words for a new Pope following the appearance of white smoke.
Bob JonesMay 11, 2025
When a Child Suffers: A Mom’s Heart
Christa Gagnon is proud of her two handsome boys and one precious little girl. It's what it is to have a mom's heart.
Bob JonesMay 5, 2025
Percy Atkins, Hero of WWI
My grandfather was Percy William Atkins. He served Canada in WWI at the battles of Ypres, Passchendaele, and Vimy Ridge.
Bob JonesMay 4, 2025
Alberta, Canada and God’s Good World
Before 2025 ends, I will have lived in Alberta more than half my life.
Bob JonesMay 1, 2025