Author Archives: kmazz
Mad Men and Food
It took getting past a lot of resistance to watching TV, but we finally succumbed to the hype and watched — marathon style — the first season of “Mad Men”. In every sense, it is an accomplished drama. The trapped, frustrated … Continue reading
Obama
Four years ago, our Kerry-Edwards lawn signs were repeatedly stolen. We tried placing them farther from the street, up close to the front door. We put American flags alongside the “Veteran for Kerry-Edwards” sign. We pasted them high up a … Continue reading
Victoria: Top Eats V
OK, this is the last of my Victoria eats posts until my next trip (September, 2008). I haven’t focused on serious restaurants because to be honest the ones we tried were not very good, albeit their fine reputations. But no … Continue reading
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Victoria: Top Eats IV
Looks like my posts on “Victoria Eats” have largely been about drinks. So here’s one on more solid matter. Our tour through the Cowichan Valley and its vineyards and ciderworks also took us past Hilary Abbot’s creamery. We weren’t able … Continue reading
Victoria: Top Eats Part III
Despite decades of cultural change and openness to more diversity, there is an unavoidable Anglophilia all over Canada. It is part of the country’s cultural mosaic, but the one with the deepest roots. You can find it in the many … Continue reading
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