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I don’t know what got into me. Last week’s lack of updates, I mean. I’m getting slow in my old age, which is making it a little hard to remember things. That and I drink too much. So it’s Easter, which means it’s socially acceptable to don my bunny costume in public, and get gooey. …
Today is the birthdate of Jack Miner; some dead guy I never heard about until today. While miners played an important part in the early days of Lethbridge (the city was once named Coalbanks), this “Miner” was important for another reason. “Wild Goose Jack,” as he was known, is the grandfather of Canada conservationism. He …
Andrew Hilton Wine & Spirits usually holds wine and spirit tasting throughout the year. This past winter, I kept warm with their Friday scotch tastings, pretending to know what the hell I was talking about by saying, “This has a strong peat flavour, which contrasts with subtle hints of apricot and sandalwood.” In their newsletter, …
Or as the rest of the Christian world calls it, “Good Friday.” To me, it means I get a day off from work to celebrate and gorge myself on Cadbury Creme Eggs. Speaking of creme, it’s also National Oral Health Month. Make sure to take care of those teeth and gums, especially if you partake …