I cement my yuppie status several times each week by spending $7 on Starbucks coffee that I'd be embarrassed to drink in front of my friends. It may be extravagant but it beats the hell out of waiting 20 minutes in line at Tim Horton's.
The particular Starbucks that I frequent either has a very [...]
Tags: · Food, Oddities, Ottawa, Personal, Stories
There was a time when I spent more evenings than not in a bar, club, or other establishment of ill-repute. Waking up with a hangover and a pocketful of coins was the sign of a good night.
Now, with my inherently uncool clothes and flaring winter beard, it may just be impossible for me to [...]
Tags: · Nostalgia, Ottawa, Personal, Stories
To break up the monotony of non-posting, please enjoy some photographs from Parc Omega.
The park is a 'drive-through wilderness area', if that makes sense. All manner of animals roam about, many of whom have an overwhelming fondness for carrots (which are conveniently sold at the ticket counter).
There aren't very many places [...]
Tags: · Camera, Canada, D70, Nikon, Photography, Quebec, Stories, Travel