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HodgePodge by Charlie Hodge

HodgePodge by Charlie Hodge
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Charlie Hodge is a best-selling author, writer, a current Kelowna City Councillor, and a Director on the Regional District of the Central Okanagan Board. He spent more than 25 years as a full-time newspaper journalist and has a diverse background in public relations, promotions, personal coaching, and strategic planning. A former managing editor, assistant editor, sports editor, entertainment editor, journalist, and photographer, Hodge also co-hosted a variety of radio talk shows and still writes a regular weekly newspaper column titled Hodge Podge, which he has crafted now for 41 years. His biography on Howie Meeker, titled Golly Gee It’s Me is a Canadian bestseller and his second book, Stop It There, Back It Up – 50 Years of the NHL garnered lots of attention from media and hockey fans alike. Charlie is currently working on a third hockey book, as well as a contracted historical/fiction novel. His creative promotional skills and strategic planning have been utilized for many years in the Canadian music industry, provincial, national, and international environmental fields, and municipal, provincial, and federal politics. Charlie is a skilled facilitator, a dynamic motivational speaker, and effective personal coach. His hobbies include gardening, canoeing, playing pool, and writing music. Charlie shares his Okanagan home with wife Teresa and five spoiled cats.

Hodge Podge by Charlie Hodge – Do you believe?

Yes Taylor, I believe there is a Santa Claus.I admit that's not a scenario I have contemplated for a while, however as a young...
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Hodge Podge by Charlie Hodge – Online Shopping!

It was just a split second sort of flashback, but inspired a flood of childhood connected memories and magic moments."Look at the huge pile...

Hodge Podge by Charlie Hodge

I am sure there is a name for the infliction.Psychologists undoubtedly have a term for the seasonal scenario or disorder that engulfs a significant...

Hodge Podge by Charlie Hodge – Remembrance Day (Curtis a Pastor)

I'm fortunate in the fact I have a number and a variety of Brothers in my world.It is one of those special beacons of...
Hodge Podge by Charlie Hodge

Hodge Podge by Charlie Hodge – Nov 3, 2016

It is easy sometimes to forget how fortunate our lives are. Sadly, it often takes another's tragedy to shake us into a harsh wake...
Hodge Podge by Charlie Hodge

Hodge Podge by Charlie Hodge – HALLOWEEN

I meet the upcoming Halloween with mixed emotions.Part of me is saddened how the annual event has seemingly shifted away from the focus of...

Hodge Podge by Charlie Hodge – Politics!

Like a snag in a sweater it seems life is unraveling at a rapid pace for Donald Trump. It's about time and quite frankly...

Hodge Podge by Charlie Hodge – Podge Hockey Predictions

If you are not a hockey fan then toss this week's column in the trash now.Welcome to my annual installation of silly seasonal fridge...

Hodge Podge by Charlie Hodge

Constant changes here to stay.I suppose that goes with the turf when one has substantially bypassed the half century mark, however I must admit...

Hodge Podge by Charlie Hodge

Perhaps it was awareness that October and Thanksgiving are not far away. It may have been the company of my best male friend, or...