“We live in a culture where it has been rubbed into us in every conceivable way that to die is a terrible thing. And that is a tremendous disease from which our culture in particular suffers.” – Alan Watts Death is something that so many …
Owning a car can give you a wonderful feeling. You can go anywhere you want at any time and have total freedom, but that feeling can go straight out the window when you have to spend a big fat wad of cash on unexpected repairs. …
I like to tell myself that I can dance but there are those that would consider my gyrating and arm flailing an insult to the art of dance. You see, while dancing is about expression, there remains a technical component. And while I can make …
Do you remember your first time? Your first time seeing a ceiling fan in motion, that is. It was quite a monumental moment, wasn’t it? Okay, perhaps it wasn’t quite that big of a deal for you but for a couple of cats, it was …
So you’re at a busy train station and Do Re Me from Sound of Music comes on. What do you do? Probably not much. But out of the corner of you eye you spy a guy who just can’t contain his excitement as he starts …
Would you know what to do if you saw a beached whale? Helping these amazing creatures can be more complicated that one might think but fortunately for one beached orca, the rescuers did exactly the right thing. The orca became stranded on a pile of …
Ever heard of Mnozil Brass? They’re an Austrian brass ensemble that plays classical, jazz, and several other styles of music. But I guess you can say that they take a bit of a unique approach to their performances, injecting an Austrian style of humour. Quite …
For some people, coffee is life. For the rest of us, it’s more than that. But as much as I enjoy a fresh hot cup of coffee, the heat that accompanies the summer season makes me long for a an icy cold drink. Thank goodness …
Do you have a bucket list? 94-year-old Shirley Batchelder has had a fantastic, fulfilling life and continues to keep her days busy by running bingo games, painting, and visiting family. Through it all, she’s been able to cross out all of the items on her …
If you ended up at this article after seeing that photo of the bowl of 100% bacon, then you pretty much know what you’re in for. Say goodbye to your diet and say hello to culinary perfection. Chef Michael Smith is a celebrity chef with …