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…
Arts & Culture
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 —…
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 30 day veg pledge
I’ve always secretly admired the bike-riding, hemp-wearing, Earth-loving people I see trekking around the busy streets of Osborne and Corydon in the summer. However, that’s…
Tapas time
Tapas parties are gaining popularity around the world. Tapas is a dish of savory bite-sized snacks that are designed to be shared and enjoyed. Spanish…
The Islamic chronicles
Islamic civilization has been one of humanity’s greatest achievements. Though with a rich history, Islam has been obscured behind a curtain of misunderstandings and misrepresentations….
Upside down
DOWN I’m sick of people thinking that they are better than me and I’m sick of me thinking that I am better than them simply…
In a land far, far away
That game was awesome! I realize that the gold medal win will be old news by the time this goes to print, but if you…
Conan fever
In a post, with the fitting title “No Bread for the Redhead,” TMZ reported that Conan O’Brien isn’t making any money from his upcoming 30-city…
Fried brains and Sam
As I went in no particular direction, for no particular reason, sifting and sloshing my mass of formless molecules through some kaleidoscope reality, I was…