So that's what's next

i'll take any excuse to use this old photo

William Chernoff at Fort Langley
Me at the 2021 Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival. Image: still from festival video

In five years of doing this, I've written more than 400 articles here. There are maybe three or four that I'd call personal favourites. Maybe I'll tell you about the others later, but in the event you haven't read this one yet, here's my piece from last year about a thing taking place this weekend:

What’s next for the Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival?
Returning from the infamous 2023 fallout, the festival slimmed down and isn’t going anywhere

I'm aware that Dave Quinn has faced challenges with his health recently. Wishing him all the best, first of all.

Now, I want to explore some context a year out from that story before you head out to enjoy the last weekend of July, wherever you may find yourself. Here's a walk through some things I covered in the story and how they apply to the present, plus some other current Fort Langley notes.