Let’s give compassion another go
Despite my efforts, I am not a great person, or even likely a good person. Hopefully, I’m not a bad person, at least not by…
lifestyle
Energy drinks: risky or rewarding?
en•er•gy drink ˈɛn- ər-dʒi drɪŋk -noun. A beverage consumed to supply mental and physical stimulation for a short period time. Twenty-four hours in a day…
Animals in the sack
To many of us, our first exposure to sex came at the paws of an animal, tugging on our parents’ coat sleeves, whilst exclaiming “Mommy,…
Experiments in a fertile reality
When we married, Joan and I agreed to an open marriage. After several years neither of us had acted on that agreement. It was our…
Hands off, Hollywood
The crowds filed out of the matinee amidst over-the-top pronouncements like, “I will never look forward to anything ever again,” and, “I feel like I…
CD Review : Bad News Brown “Born to Sin”
Now, here is an album that came so close to being something really special. This Montreal-based MC mixes his outstanding harmonica playing into familiar hip-hop…
Never give up
Allow me to commence this “comment” with characteristic self-absorption. Perhaps this is self-evident, but I am a man of eminence, of success. Indeed, my appetite…
Candy is awesome
Candy and chocolate are by far the best Halloween treats for obvious reasons. They are delicious and there are so many options. You have Nibs,…
‘Real Housewives?’
As I sit down to write this piece today, I am struck by what I have noticed over the past few years as I’ve watched…
Weight loss for dummies
Disclaimer: this might not be for everybody. This could be taken as a guide, but should not be taken as a manual. That is, use…