It had been a busy Sunday. I illegally swam to an unnamed island to check up on a stash of hidden books, purchased bacon, attended Port Moody’s Car Free Day, and roommate made a large quantity of vegan nachos, I baked a loaf of molasses bread, and baked my first loaf of molasses bread based…
BOOKHUNT: white whales, revoked hours, and first edition misses
For whatever reason, about a month after learning about Spider World by Colin Wilson, I found myself in California; digging holes, cleaning toilets, and building things for a New Yorker who wasn’t sure what he was trying to build. And accounting. I was also doing some accounting. In my free time, I was scouring the…
The Corn-on-the-Cob Holder Paradox
If it’s too hot for your hand, then it’s too hot for your mouth. Why do these exist?
Vancouver Fringe Festival 2018 – Banned in the USA
Banned in the USA took a painful hour not getting to the point, and then went 15 minutes over its scheduled time. This may be the worst fringe performance I have ever seen.
Vancouver Fringe Festival 2018 – Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life
Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me, But Banjos Saved My Life is a show in the true spirit of Fringe. The performance will put a smile on your face, leaving you glad and happy.
Vancouver Fringe Festival 2018 – Poly Queer Love Ballad
A 75 minute Slam Poetry Musical, that is good even if you don’t like Slam Poetry, Musicals, or 75 minute shows.
Vancouver Fringe Festival 2018 – Jon Bennett: How I Learned to Hug
Likely the funniest show at this year’s festival, Jon Bennett: How I Learned to Hug is a touching and hilarious must-see at the 2018 Vancouver Fringe Festival.
BOOKHUNT: Obvious Titles and Awkward Authors
You know when you’re in a proper bookstore – one of those shops where the shelves are full, and overflow piles everywhere? And you notice someone else in that bookstore, and you wonder: “What is that person looking for?” And you kind of keep on eye on them, and possibly even follow them around, to…
Five Dollars: Free with Every Banana. Unorthodox Californian Banking Practices
Withdrawing money abroad can cost a lot in banking fees. I solved this problem in California by strategically buying Flip Flops and Bananas. You can, too. I suppose title youthe above title may mislead some readers into believing that the State of California has incentivized banks to pay people to eat bananas in an effort…
Ignoring Spot (the exchange rate, not the dog)
“So you mean to tell me that whenever I withdraw money in a foreign currency, the official exchange rate can be ignored and any amount of money can be taken from my account? And I have no way to determine what that rate will be before I withdraw the money, and I will have absolutely…
things you can do with your fridge
So I’m sitting there, thinking about my underwear. A few steps away is a giant chess board and a hot tub. In the evening I will be served large quantities chocolate cake, along with ice cream, for free. But it is about my underwear that I am thinking, when I finally ask myself: What’s the…