Author Archives: Kenneth Williams

Banff, Bambi and bars

Most writers will talk about their space – a place they need to create, to work, to get their shit finished by the deadline that they’ve already negotiated an extension on three times. More often than not, it needs to … Continue reading

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An accordion twist around the chicane

A quick word on Israeli bus drivers – specifically, the drivers in Tel Aviv. This is a city that has very few straight roads. It’s like a thousand Formula 1 race tracks randomly interconnecting with one another. Michael Schumacher is … Continue reading

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Old Jaffa at night

I needed to get out of our apartment in Ramat Gan. I’d been writing for most of the morning while mom packed our laundry and autobussed it to a laundromat in Tel Aviv. Before any of you give me grief … Continue reading

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Photos from Haifa and Acco

 

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Dodge Scooter and other Israeli Motorsports

Israeli drivers used to have a fearsome reputation. Their impatience, speed and recklessness were legendary. When people asked me about the dangers of visiting Israel, I replied, “as long as I stay off the roads, I should be fine.” I … Continue reading

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Beaches of Tel Aviv in the afternoon

The wind was blustery and the water unwelcoming. Still, I’m from Canada and a little cool air wasn’t going to stop me from visiting the beach.  

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O’Thentic Irish Pub

It was a long day of travel – walking and walking and walking. Mom was sick so she had to bail out early to rest up for tomorrow. So I was on my own for the evening. I had asked … Continue reading

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Jerusalem at night

   

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The roosters have accents

ROO-KAROO-KAROOOOOO What the hell! Is that a rooster? For real? At three in the fucking morning! Who keeps a rooster in the fucking city? ROO-KAROO-KAROOOOOO Definitely a rooster. Okay, he was just doing what roosters do but it did seem … Continue reading

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Tiny oasis in Heathrow

Normally, I can sleep on the plane quite easily. During a trip from Saskatoon to Whitehorse, I fell asleep before my plane took off for Vancouver and I woke up when it landed. So,when my mother booked us on an … Continue reading

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