Archive for January, 2009

Inauguration

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

Well, I’ve just watched Barack Obama’s inauguration. That was quite an inspiring moment. Great speech, nice pageantry without being over the top.
I’m pleased I watched it live. People talk about remembering Kennedy’s assassination or whatever. This is one I’ll remember.
Oh my god - I’m just listening to Frank McKenna, former Canadian ambassador doing commentary on [...]

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Try it. You’ll like it.

Monday, January 5th, 2009

Have I said enough good things about Lesley Livingston’s Wondrous Strange? No? If you don’t believe me, check out the sample online at HarperCollins here.
(And by the by, today’s subject line is brought to you by the labels my grandfather always put on his homemade wine.)

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