J.D. Miner is a B.C.-based acoustic folk trio comprising singer-songwriters Darryl Klassen and Joel Klingler and bassist Joe Worst. Click here to read the Mindful Bard article on their CD, Ain’t No Ordinary Hillbilly. What personally brought you to the place where you could write about such serious subjects in such a lighthearted way? DARRYL… Read more »
Please wait a moment for the comic to load if you have a slow connection
The biggest distraction I face when I’m home alone is the TV. Most days It’s on for hours, providing background noise while I read, write, do paperwork, housework, or exercise. At its worst it splits my focus and makes everything else take longer. At its best it provides me with information and inspiration for story… Read more »
Release date: June 2007 Label: Hype Music Tracks: 10 Rating: 7 Pleasure Shop is an Ontario band that originally began its musical life playing the blues; front man Chris Chown says when he started singing and writing music he hadn’t even listened to the radio, just his mother’s blues records for inspiration. Eventually, Pleasure Shop… Read more »
J.D. Miner is a B.C.-based acoustic folk trio comprising singer-songwriters Darryl Klassen and Joel Klingler and bassist Joe Worst. Click here to read the Mindful Bard article on their CD, Ain’t No Ordinary Hillbilly. Describe the origin of the band. DARRYL KLASSEN: Joel and I crossed paths a few times starting maybe six years ago,… Read more »
It’s been nearly a year since I wrote about Nintendo’s new software directed at helping us hang onto our mental faculties a little longer. At that time I suggested that if we lead sufficiently challenging lives, perhaps we don’t need external aids. Either way, we do need to keep those brain cells humming. After a… Read more »
AUSU Election 2008 – Message from the CRO Dear AU Students: My name is Rehan Qureshi and I am pleased to have been appointed your Chief Recruiting Officer (CRO) for the Athabasca University Students’ Union (AUSU)’s 2008 General Election. It is my position to accept and verify nominations for the election; field any questions and… Read more »
Please wait a moment for the comic to load if you have a slow connection
The last year has been a poignant one for music; emerging bands found centre stage, old favourites finally wrapped up their recording sessions, and we lost one of the great modern punk bands. Now what do we have to look forward to this year? For one thing, Green Day is rumoured to be releasing another… Read more »
Hazel’s sage and refreshing viewpoint has been a favourite of Voice readers since 2003. In this article originally published January 5, 2007 (issue 1501), she shares some unique gift ideas designed to make a meaningful difference. Enclosed in a plastic bag with last November’s issue of Style At Home magazine was a copy of the… Read more »