The Winter of Capebretoner

“So, has the summer of George begun? Or are you still decomposing?” “Decompressing.” - Jerry and George, in “The Summer of George” This is going to be the Winter of Capebretoner, this last few months have been the “Fall of Capebretoner”, and not in a good way.  Broke my hand, broke my glasses, gained weight, etc. So this is going to be the Winter and... [Read more]

Raise a Glass for Water For People

The local Water For People group is having a fundraiser supporting World Water Day at the Garrison Brewery.  There will no doubt be a lot of beer flowing. The Event is at the Garrison Brewery on Friday March 20, 2009.  Advanced tickets are $20 and can be received either at the CBCL Limited offices at 1489 Hollis St, or by emailing raiseaglasshfx@gmail.com. You will be able to buy tickets at the... [Read more]

Coffee In Halifax – The Daily Grind

To supplement my Eating in Halifax series, I am going to chronicle some of my thoughts about different little coffee shops and “cafes” in and around downtown Halifax.  I will be writing a little something from every one that I visit in the next little while. I get around to a lot of coffee shops as these are the places that I get the majority of my work done.  I try working from home, but... [Read more]

Eating in Halifax – Rockbottom Brewery

There is a new place to eat on Spring Garden, down below the Moustache where the old Dooly’s was. I was there twice in the last little while and was tipped that it existed by an ad in the Coast.  When I was there I had brunch, it was Sunday morning after all.  They have a decent brunch menu at decent prices.  I had the omelette that comes with whole grain toast and home fries.  And not the home... [Read more]

My NO-TV Experiment

Like everyone else, this time of year can get a little crazy.  There are all of the Year End activities, the Christmas planning, and all of the regular day-to-day stuff.  And if you work in an industry that thrives on the Christmas season then I am sure your work life is getting a little out of control. With that said I still have stuff that I want to get done, and even though I don’t watch... [Read more]