A question for our Norther American Brethren (and Sisteren):
Many Years Ago, I picked up a book called Malice in Blunderland (or How the Grits Stole Christmas) while in Toronto. At the time the author, Alan Fotheringham was still the back-page columnist of Mcleans. A few months ago, I wondered what Al was up to, if he was even still alive. I found a web site (but I can’t find it now) where he promoted himself. It seemed kind of maudlin, as he was recycling material he had written a while ago. His tone was still pretty ascerbic, but even that seems to have gotten old much like Dick Vitale’s “___, BABY!”
So, is he still writing for Mcleans, and is he as maudlin as his web site appeared?
Vlad/Igor
:flips through last issue:
Nope, Paul Well’s the backpage columnist of Maclean’s now. His current web locale is here
There it is. Thanks, Barbarian.
Vlad/Igor I came across this blog & most definitely wanted to update you on Allan Fotheringham who is a dear, family friend.
I saw him this week at a private party in celebration of his new book: The Boy From Nowhere he looks fabulous and every inch THE MAN after surviving medical malpractice that almost sent him to the brink, albeit for his strong wife and his shear will to survive after a botched colonoscopy exam. It was a superb evening where Dr Foth beamed surrounded by his friends and family.
He was just completeing his new book last June when life hit him again broadside when his son, Brady suddenly crossed over with a heart attack.
This link will be of interest to the many Dr Foth fans:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/tom-hawthorn/fotheringham-a-lucky-man-living-with-a-tragedy/article2237570/
McLeans made a HUGE error in judement when they took Allan off The Back Page - if they are smart they’d reinstate him NOW and watch their readership skyrocket.
Ahh. Thank you. I wish I knew more about Canadian political history to appreciate his writing. I have, however, been to Vancouver, B.C., which he described as The Village At The Edge Of The Rainforest. It was an apt description.