I came across this photo while browsing through images tagged “Dearlove” on Flickr a while ago. Someone had been taking a stroll through St. Leonard’s Church in Leverington, UK, and came across this interesting grouping of headstones (for a larger version, click here). I find the image a little haunting, and the story it tells … More Headstones and History

The World Junior Hockey Championship is taking place in Ottawa this year, and I was lucky enough to get a couple of free tickets for a preliminary round game between Russia and Finland. I thought it would be a nice father-son thing to do with A, so we set off for the Civic Centre on … More Hockey and Lust

Well, it’s almost time for everyone’s favourite holiday – Boxing Day!  This year I’m holding out for the 90% off sales.  Somehow, 60% off just doesn’t do it for me anymore.  I want to feel like the retailer has completely given up all hope and is desperate to unload inventory at any cost before I … More Merry Christmas / Happy Boxing Day

My previous contained a couple of notable band names, including Pony F*ck and Douchebag Time. This was just the tip of the iceberg, as the good folks over at the AV Club have posted their annual list of the best & worst band names of 2008. I appreciate that many of these bands have chosen offensive … More Best Band Names of 2008

We’re in the final stages of programming the festival, and the pop/rock side is pretty much the last part I need to nail down.  There will be about 6 or 7 shows that will run the musical gamut – hardcore, hip-hop, 70’s influenced rock, dance punk, etc.  I don’t know a lot of the bands … More I Love My Job