The Jesuit and the Homies: It’s All about Kinship
The ongoing sexual abuse crisis has cast a shadow over the Catholic priesthood and has many wondering what the clerical culture of the Church has to do with the life and mission of Jesus of Nazareth. Father Greg Boyle and his work with gang members in Los Angeles remind us of how the ministry of a priest can mirror that of the carpenter’s son. [Read more]
I Miss You, Oscar — and Lena and Ella and Joe and Niels-Henning and…
"I’m pretty sure I was born too late," writes Ross Lonergan as he recounts his love for jazz greats like Lena Horne, Oscar Peterson, Art Tatum, Ella Fitzgerald and other members of the pantheon. [Read more]
Boat Builder: Crafting the Feeling of Freedom
“When we went to the early boat shows, we were called cockroaches by the big manufacturers,” remembers Robert. “That’s OK; cockroaches survive atomic blasts. Most of those manufacturers are now gone. We’re still thriving.” [Read more]
As Loud as They Come: Don Morison and the Wild Story of Donmo Guitars
In a humble backyard abode in South Australia, musician Don Morison has created an industry that has become the talk of the music world – Donmo Guitars. His guitars, with names like Rustbucket and Galvo, are as unique as they come, as loud as they come and in big demand. [Read more]
Moving George Morrison
George Morrison was, among other things, a breaker of molds and stereotypes. At a time when any art — be it art done by Native peoples or done by whites appropriating Native images — that was associated with Native Americans was expected to be filled with teepees, totems, and other stereotypical images, George's work was decidedly his own. [Read more]
Juggling Work and Family While Mapping the World
Graham Nickerson suffers a wicked sword blow to the neck from a pint-sized warrior. With a mighty roar, the swordsman strikes again. This time, Graham manages to raise his arm against attacker. Alas, his arm is hacked off at the shoulder. Sitting right... [Read more]
Memories of Montreal and Being Jean Béliveau
Gil Namur pays homage to one of his personal heroes - and one of the true hockey greats -Jean Béliveau of the Montreal Canadiens. [Read more]
A New York Love Affair
Located right in the heart of New York's Bowery, the Double Crown is a culinary sensation. Amidst exotic decor you'll experience the influence of eastern flavours upon British traditional fare. The results are a menu that includes Venison Wellington, Miso-glazed Bone Marrow, Pheasant and Licorice Pie, and Rendell’s favourite dish, Tandoori Foie Gras Torchon with Earl Grey. [Read more]
The Amazing Granny D and Social Activism for the Masses
Granny D, aka Doris Haddock, died last month at the age of 100. At 89, this activist undertook a journey most of us will never even contemplate, let alone complete — she walked across the United States to bring attention to a corrupt, corporate-driven political system. [Read more]
Elaine Nadeau: Cup of Ambition
For a young woman in the 1980s, working in the business world meant typing and serving coffee for the boss. At least if Dolly Parton’s iconic movie “9 to 5” was any kind of reflection of the times. But I guess Elaine Nadeau must have missed that movie because instead she just “poured herself a cup of ambition” and opened her own business instead. [Read more]
