“Record breaking is like revolution. Success is its only excuse and failure diminishes everyone in contact with it.” With these words begins John Pearson’s classic Bluebird and the Dead Lake, a chronicle of Donald Campbell’s 1964 attempt to capture the world land speed record in the Bluebird, his car built … Read More
Some men have resolved, this year, to lose twenty pounds. Or build some biceps. Or learn French. Those are all fine goals—but not great ones. Here’s a great goal: this year, become a better man. Too general? In practical terms, sure, but in real terms I don’t thinks so. It’s … Read More
Good news for you rum connoisseurs out there: there’s a fifty-year-old rum by Appleton Estate, and you can buy some! Not that much though; only 800 bottles were produced, and Canada won’t be getting many. In fact, we hear that Ontario only gets three. The story goes that back in … Read More
Chefs are the new rock stars. Perhaps that used to be a disputable statement, but no longer. To be sure, the field has its poseurs—if the Rolling Stones had to compete with the Monkees, then Thomas Keller must tolerate Guy Fieri—but the culinary world combines elegance and grit in a … Read More
Know what pairs well with great music, great films, great photography, and great art? An extra pale ale, that’s what. Specifically, I’m thinking of Rhyme & Reason Extra Pale Ale by Collective Arts Brewing. Pick up a six-pack of this very hoppy seasonal IPA (for the beer nerds: Citra, Centennial, … Read More
