Author Archives: Bossman

Just wanted to pass on a little apology to the person who left 6 pounds of congealed fat teeming with ants in a small bucket out back of the Cambie Store. I threw it out. Sorry. I hope that you … Continue reading →

First off let me apologize for two things; the lateness of this week’s newsletter – I always try to get it out on Monday afternoon but that’s morphed into Tuesday afternoon and now here we are at good old Wednesday. … Continue reading →

It’s May! Doesn’t it feel like spring out there? I just turned on the heat as I sit down to write this. Blargh. Well to get everyone in the mood for T-shirts and short skirts, we’re going to reduce the … Continue reading →

So I had a pretty good response to last weeks newsletter in which I touted some of Black Dog’s favorite things (businesses primarily) in each of the hoods where we reside. Here’s a few comments from some readers on things … Continue reading →

I was thinking to other day how lucky I am to live and work in, not one but, two great neighborhoods in this fine city. And it got me wondering as to what makes a neighborhood great? Well you have … Continue reading →

Well it’s that time of year again, hockey playoffs (I heard that collective groan!). I have a love/hate relationship with the Canucks and the hockey in general. While I do love the sport – playing it as well as watching … Continue reading →

So I sat down to watch the Fincher remake of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo the other evening. It’s a very well made, taut thriller that packs a bit of a punch. It probably would have packed even more … Continue reading →

I’ve been thinking a lot about sex lately. Well really, who hasn’t? Let me be more specific, I’ve been thinking about sex in the movies a lot lately. I don’t have a reason as to why I’ve been thinking about … Continue reading →

Greetings from Salt Spring Island! Got out of town with some friends for a few days to indulge in some sloth, gluttony and whatever other hedonistic pleasure might come our way. Sure is nice to leave the city and just … Continue reading →

Well it’s been an onslaught of relatively bad news coming down the proverbial pike this past little while (and that doesn’t include sitting in a cat-piss soaked blanket first thing this morning and blowing out my ankle playing hockey the … Continue reading →