CD Review : The Pack A.D. “We Kill Computers”
There have been a decent number of fairly successful guitar and drum rock duos out there in the past five years or so. Think Japandroids,…
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CD Review : Jason and the Scorchers, “Halcyon Times”
“I want out music to be like a religious service, only a lot dirtier.” — Jason Ringerberg Cow-punk, roots-rock, alt-country, y’alternative, whatever damn term you…
Old man, look at your life
You are Neil Young. How nice. You are the idol of the rock critics and the overly-ponytailed dads. You are the “living legend,” one of…
Where did we come from?
If you ask a room full of biologists how life arose on our planet, you could start a fistfight. Current theories clash on details such…
Fried brains and Sam
During transport, I had a moment to reflect on my lofty dreams of escape, and how — despite a string of follies — I was…
Zucchini hummus wrap
Adapted from a recipe entitled “Hummus and Grilled Vegetable Wrap,” on Foodnetwork.com. Ingredients 4 flour tortillas 2 zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices 1 Tbsp…
In a land far, far away
It snowed in Koper this week. Apparently it hasn’t snowed in Koper in either 15 or 50 years (depending on who you talk to, of…
The dark past of marriage counseling
Marriage counseling is often sought when a relationship has become strained and consistent signs of trouble between the two parties have arisen. When a spouse’s…
The Lullaby
From the pile of ash and melting snow lies an ember hatchling ready to grow. Through the passage of time it’s provided us light —…
My weekend with ghosts
According to Winnipeg legend, the Fort Garry Hotel is haunted. I’m there to attend the 2010 Spirit Seekers conference, dedicated to “paranormal research, spirit communication…