Along with gutsy sailboats and the odd whale, little Entrance Island must be one of the most popular sights off the Tsawwassen to Nanaimo ferry. “Imagine living there.” “What would that be like?” “I’ll go.” Would you like to live there? If so, for how long? Would you try to go alone or would you [...]
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One – One – fun thing about renovating the basement of an old house is digging behind the walls to see what you might find. Neatly stacked bars of gold and envelopes of cash are preferred. Old newspapers are fine too. Today’s find? A becrusted Vancouver Sun from October 16, 1946. Unlike carefully considered time capsules, [...]
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Alan Rickman, Colin Firth, Maggie Smith…. Certain British actors are brilliant at delivering the perfectly paced slight. With a cold eye and heaps of dismissive superiority, they eviscerate their foes. Best turn to Samuel Johnson’s 18th Century English Dictionary to rediscover some arch words for the killing…. Amatorculist A little insignificant lover Beshrew To wish a [...]
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Friends with benefits. Hmm. Another article about Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake? A day in the life of a wayward community of suburban swingers? What’s the rest of the title? On the positive consequences of pet ownership. Clear History. Clear History!! “Honestly, Officer. I just wanted a regular alpaca.” Frightening title aside, this hØt off the [...]
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Her Mum’s cookies were the talk of the playground. Oatmeal raisin, peanut butter, chocolate chips that knew when to melt and when to defer to the crisp. We kids were allotted two a batch and most of us accepted our paltry ration as law. There was a crush of youth groups, school bazaars and waltzing [...]
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