In three days the Canadian public begins to write the final chapter of a long, weird, nail-baiting novel called The Canadian Federal Election. I like to think of it concluding volume in a trilogy I want to dub The Harperman Chronicles. It's the ultimate Canadian story about a country trying to find a soul after finding pieces of it … Continue reading When the Canadian Election Resembles the Plot of a Movie/Dystopian Novel
My friend V told me the story about the strange looks given to her as she outlined her gift to me. This came before I unwrapped the tissue paper, my first thought was alright. My friends know me well, some of them too well, and V was no exception to either rule. "I told them … Continue reading A Blog-Inspired Gift
People may scoff at me about seeing The Avengers more than once. Life feels too short to arouse concern on my part, and most of the time I see it again with someone else seeing for the first time. On Sunday, after a delightful brunch at The Falafel Place, myself and two other friends walked to Grant Park. … Continue reading Midweek Geekiness: A Hollow Crown, A Secret Agent, and Even More Avengers Geekiness
Two Fan Armies Square Off BBC American's Anglophenia blog hosted another Anglo Fan Tournament in honour of the upcoming Olympic games. Fans vote for their favourite Brit in a series of match ups until one man is left standing. Things sometimes gets so heated in comments, the site had to step in to remind people about their manners. … Continue reading Midweek Geekiness: Pick Your Favourite Brit and a Nerdy Observation
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