National
Love, it seems, is as statistical as it is spiritual. Consider that 40 per cent of Canadian first marriages end in divorce and that the average Canadian wedding costs just under $25,000 — compelling evidence that getting married can be a very bad idea. Still, the cliché rings true: Many … Read More
The second-most manly meal to prepare, somewhere at a not-insignificant distance from flame-grilling meat, is breakfast. (Of an evening, may I suggest lasagne?) To impress your lady, make something more seldom-seen than a fried egg with bacon, something that has swoon-ready appeal. This is breakfast with panache, it could even … Read More
New York City, October 27, 2011, 9am. A lineup of heretofore unseen Buicks (still in the final stages of pre-production) flank both sides of the road facing the Hotel Empire, across from the Lincoln Center. Buick’s smallest model in years, the 2012 Verano is a smart-looking little beast, not out … Read More
If you’ve ever wondered why your girlfriend needs someone else to scrub and moisturize her feet, book yourself a pedicure — you just might be converted. (Nail colour is optional.) Just as guys are discovering the benefits of this and other aesthetic services, more spas and salons are offering them … Read More
One of my male friends disappeared from Facebook. No big deal but, as I knew this friend has been struggling with some serious health issues, I sent him a text asking if everything was OK. It was. Or was it? “I got rid of all my female contacts. I’m trying … Read More
