Issue: 2010-09-02
Open Discussion is a Good Thing
I received feedback recently on an article I wrote about lesbian breakups. I knew that it was going to touch some nerves ... and it did. Gay marriage is very new and it was a hard-fought battle to gain that right. By criticizing lesbian relationship Read more
Companion Planting in the Garden
Just like people, plants thrive when in the right company. Camaraderie in the garden is something one might not necessarily think of, however the benefits of putting plants together in the right relationship is quite notable and interesting... Read more
Refreshing Riff Rock
The members of Whitehorse's newest band, Abscess of the Dog (AOTD), sit in a comfortable Riverdale living room and drink scotch. Matt Larsen, the band's drummer, is a new father, and that is cause for celebration. Larsen, Lars Jessup and Kinden... Read more
Where there's smoke, there's porter
Full disclosure: we really wanted to compare two smoked porters for this article, but quite frankly there is so much to say about our first contestant that we don't have time to talk about what's behind Door No. 2. Don't get us wrong, we drank... Read more
When the Outhouses Get Running
If you're looking for good weekend sport then Dawson's still holding the fort. Be real spiffy and bring your own biffy Read more
Next Year's Garden Season Begins Now
Although this year's gardening season is winding down, next year's season is just beginning. I heard quite a few years ago, that someone was experimenting with planting crops such as carrots and beets in the fall with the expectation that they... Read more
Alone on the Road
Neil Pert, in his book Ghost Rider, said that for "the 'armchair traveller', it's only the vicarious, pristine experiences they want to share ... not the unhygienic, exhausting reality ... the solitary traveller is frequently invested by others with Read more