Skiing in The Alps, Part IV

CLICK HERE FOR PART III After three glorious days on the mountain at Chamonix, I set off on my own. Leaving the crew is bittersweet: the dual emphasis on skiing by day and socializing by night has been even more fun than I expected — and I expected to have … Read More

Skiing in The Alps, Part III

CLICK HERE FOR PART II Chamonix poses a dilemma for people like me. There’s no question that skiing is the main attraction but, well, this is France; food is pretty important, too. Even with its small population, Chamonix boasts nearly as many Michelin starred restaurants as Milan. Everywhere, the prospect … Read More

Skiing in The Alps, Part II

CLICK HERE FOR PART I The sun is starting to sink behind the mountains as I arrive in the French town of Chamonix. A town, but it feels like a village; it’s bustling as folks stock up on dinner supplies and buy out the last of the baguettes (good luck finding … Read More

3 True Conspiracies

Throughout history, explanations of shocking events have left people unsatisfied. Craving deeper sensibility and ‘logic,’ many take it upon themselves to create their own so-called truth. Some theories are as famous as the events themselves; whether you believe, or you just like a good story, conspiracies can indeed fascinate, more … Read More

Skiing in The Alps

When I was 20, my friend Andrew moved to Whistler. He worked as a waiter, lived in staff housing with two beautiful Australian girls, and had a lot more fun than I did writing papers about Kant in a crappy Halifax apartment. In February of 2002, I visited Andrew. It … Read More

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