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  • A Limitless Evening

    a limitless evening

    December 21st, 2011 | out of town bar stools, written by SA | talesfromabarstool | No Comments

    When I set out for an evening, I have to go into it with an open mind. Zero expectations. I never know whether I’ll be home by 10pm or 4am. I let the night guide me and refuse to set limitations on it. It’s much easier to follow this mindset when I’m out of town. [...]

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  • Interview from a Bar Stool with Chantel Upshaw

    interview from a bar stool with chantel upshaw

    December 10th, 2011 | interview from a bar stool | talesfromabarstool | No Comments

    Chantel Upshaw has the voice of a songbird. A dear friend recently introduced us to the sultry and powerful sound that comes from Chantel’s very core. Reading Chantel’s answers, we were pleased to see that her enchanting and teasing voice rolls over into her personality. She’s a true gem, and we can’t wait to see [...]

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  • A Brief Encounter with Mystery

    brief encounters with mystery

    December 4th, 2011 | vancouver happenings, written by SA | talesfromabarstool | No Comments

    It’s not every day that one gets invited aboard a warship. In fact, some people never get invited at all. It was just my luck that this year I was invited twice. While the first time was a rather casual affair kicking back with naval officers, the most recent visit was a more formal occasion [...]

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  • Interview from a Bar Stool with Lisa Tant

    interview from a bar stool with lisa tant

    November 29th, 2011 | interview from a bar stool | talesfromabarstool | 2 Comments

    Everybody knows how important it is to have a mentor – someone to look up to and admire, a person who has risen to success. Lisa Tant, Editor-in-Chief of FLARE Magazine, is one of these admirable individuals. With a history of seizing opportunities and going after what she wants, she inspires people to pursue their [...]

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  • Interview from a Bar Stool with Adrian Glynn

    interview from a bar stool with adrian glynn

    November 18th, 2011 | interview from a bar stool | talesfromabarstool | No Comments

    Adrian Glynn has the kind of voice that settles deep in your gut, fluttering about like a frantic butterfly. And that’s just his voice. Seeing him perform live is another matter. You will be spellbound and unable to wrestle your eyes away. After listening to his latest album, Bruise, you’ll be hooked and soon enough [...]

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  • This Vacation Fling Will Expire On...

    this vacation fling will expire on…

    November 15th, 2011 | out of town bar stools, written by SA | talesfromabarstool | No Comments

    You never know how one chance meeting could affect your life. The repercussions after spending ten minutes with someone side by side at a bar could result in a lifelong friendship, a marriage, a surprise baby bump, or a torrid affair. In my case, this autumn it led to an adventure in Los Angeles. I [...]

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