My best friend George died of a drug overdose. He'd been clean for over two decades, but then COVID, paired with isolation, marginalization, and his being proud... instead of reaching out he retreated inward, deciding 'just this once,' which turned into 'ok, this is the last time' so that his 'just this very last hit'... Continue Reading →
If you're old, chances are you're also ugly. At least, that's what Crystal Martin, Fashion & Style writer for the New York Times believes. Martin's article “How To Go Makeup-Free This Summer” cautions that summer’s heat and humidity can make a makeup-laden face feel oppressed, which is why she's compiled a sponsored list of pricey... Continue Reading →
I'm curious about the reactions ordinary people have to being trapped in extraordinary situations. Events that, although not catastrophic, register beyond the scope of our experiences, and our basic grasp of the social contract. It's probably safe to predict that when met with the unexpected, people automatically default to a right or left brain response... Continue Reading →
Many people bemoan Donald Trump for changing the face of politics in the US, but I've always felt that honour belonged to Sarah Palin. It was Palin’s explosive debut and ensuing rhetoric that turned poor McCain's 2008 campaign into a race for the bottom and allowed all the neofascist wackos to leach from the woodwork.... Continue Reading →
Earlier that day I'd headed to Point Grey Village for chocolatey croissants and a higher order of coffee. Instead of walking up 10th, the main road, I chose 11th. With its canopy of billowing evergreens and row upon row of perfectly manicured yards, it's quieter there, and makes for a prettier stroll. Four blocks up... Continue Reading →
Are you in-between gigs? Figuring shit out? Ruminating that stupid-ass English degree that sucked the pocket beers straight out of your soul? If your decision to honour your passion for the liberal arts meant turning your back on the same 8-month Real Estate certificate program that catapulted Cletus the undead dud into a 7-room mansion... Continue Reading →
For someone who regularly spouts off about the perils of social media and how much I hate the digital era, I sure spend a lot of time on Facebook and Instagram. And for all of social media’s ‘cons’ (I use that word loosely) it does have its pros (again, translate as inclined.) As a confirmed... Continue Reading →
I hope my daughters know how much I love them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM7-PYtXtJM
https://youtu.be/qKYQNtF11eg This song's POV? What a choice. And that snappy tempo? Brilliant. With a simple pivot from first to third person and a jaunty back beat to drive it all home our narrator instantly manipulates the way we perceive his story so he can pummel himself mercilessly while the rest of us are distracted by... Continue Reading →
A vizier who had served his master for some 30 years was known and respected for his loyalty and truthfulness. His character and skills, however, also made him a target. The courtier collegiate began seeding rumours of the vizier's duplicity and perfidy which eventually reached the sultan who began falling prey to the aspersions. Wondering... Continue Reading →
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