Yesterday I woke up feeling rather pleased with myself. I thought, 'Fringe is ten days away and I am on the ball.' I had a clear list of tasks to accomplish for the day. I was confident I would get through them. As I thought ahead to all that needs to get done between now and next Friday, I felt utterly calm...not a trace of the anxiety I was ( Read more... )

zoje_george posted the following link: Tiller Family: Clinic Will CloseDespite ZG's warning not to, I read the comments to the article. I got through about 20 and had to stop. Normally, I'd be hopping mad, using this space to rant about ignorance, hypocracy and the maddening distortion of Christian theology used once again to justify cold-blooded murder ( Read more... )

This ad by the BC Cancer Center has incited both rants and raves from various members of my flist ( Read more... )

Dear self,

It is beautiful, sunny and warm outside. So I understand why you wanted to rehearse your lines on the front porch. What I don't understand is why you didn't remind us to PUT ON A HAT FOR THE LOVE OF GOD! Have you seen our cheeks? They look like uncooked hamburger patties!

Sincerely yours,

DQ23

Ottawa Fringe 2009 begins in a little over two weeks. Expect play-related entries to dominate this space for the rest of the month ( Read more... )

In his review of Up, Michael Phillips says of Pixar studios, "While I realize the crucial role black ink plays in Pixar’s continued artistic health and well-being, I say: More power to these people. They are making the best films coming out of contemporary Hollywood." I could not agree more. In fact his review accurately parallels my opinion of ( Read more... )

1. My best friend and my father-in-law both had surgery this week. Both came through with flying colours. Joy!

2. morag_gunn is staying with me while she attends a local conferrence. I get to hang out with her in the nighttime. Score ( Read more... )

Drama Prince is in this phase where he is facisnated with kissing. He kisses his toys. He tries to kiss the neighbour's dog. He kisses his Dad. But more than anyone else, he kisses me ( Read more... )

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My new role as publicist, includes overhauling The New Ottawa Repertory Theatre's website. Can anyone recommend a decent, downloadable HTML editor?