from the "no fun city" dept.

Vancouver is a funny place. It has so much going for it, yet something is missing. You constantly hear it referred to as No Fun City. And there is some truth to that. Every time more than three people gather in a crowd, the city goes on high alert -- terrified that a(nother) riot will break out. Sigh.

But after living here for more than I decade, I can tell you what is missing: Soul. Seriously. This burg's got no soul. It's got a lot of great things (beaches, mountains, the Olympics) but no soul. You want proof? Check out Cleveland: Now there's a place with soul!



Cheers!