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

On the walk to school this morning, A said to me, with a serious look on his angelic face, “Daddy, I want to start acting more like an adult. What do adults do, anyway?” What a great question, I thought. I didn’t even know where to begin with that one. After pausing for a few … More What Do Adults Do?

When I travel to Vancouver, one of the hardest decisions is deciding where to eat.  It’s a city that’s blessed with tons of great restaurants, and given that the festival I’m working on has a culinary component, I feel it’s my duty to sample some great food and wine while I’m there.  It’s almost painful to fall … More Green Onion and Curried Chickpea Recipe