Every day in my life is near about the same. I eat the same breakfast (frozen blueberries microwaved two minutes, half cup Alpen, half a banana, half cup plain yogurt). I talk to my son about the same assortment of things (Let’s go find the fox in the castle. Is it time to watch two […]
Lachlan MacDonald
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The bullshit cultural milieu of medical marijuana
[Image-1] There is a bullshit cultural milieu surrounding the use of cannabis. The general perception seems to be that marijuana is not only a completely harmless substance, but actually a panacea capable of alleviating/curing a vast array of medical conditions. However, its use is hindered by mean, moralistic politicians who are kept in the back […]
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Emotions, pizza and Crass patches: A Blue Rodeo review
I always thought I was a Cuddy man. That pristine, emotive voice and those gratifying pop hooks make his songs so satisfying to vibe to. But over time, I have gravitated towards the raw and honest darkness that emerges in Greg Keelor’s devastatingly catchy and well crafted jams. But really, it is like trying to […]
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Bruce Springsteen’s essence (update: with slideshow!)
The ravages of time shine a stark light on the truth of all things. This was evident when Bruce Springsteen, and Canada’s answer to Bruce Springsteen (Tom Cochrane) shared the stage for a cover of The Isley Brothers’ “Twist and Shout” on Sunday night at the end of the Magnetic Hill show in Moncton. Bruce […]