we're back in town, Ben's off to Chicago...

... fall-like weather. suits me, i'm really into fall and even winter this year, though the chances of getting tonnes of snow in the city two years running is slim. lovely as always to see credjeep and lwinling, thank you both once again for putting us up and putting up with us! the JN concert was incredible. her drummer (pictured in previous photo with 2 drums and two cymbals as his entire kit) ...

Off to Chicago (to see Joanna Newsom!)

... regrets i have that I missed her when she came to TO. This time she's playing with the chicago philharmonic orchestra, as well as her Y's street band, in a stunning old concert hall. We will also get to hang out with the much missed credjeep and lwinling, as well as giving them a lift to Kalamazoo on the way back. special thanks to everyone who's helping with tha Sukey wrangling!!!!

The Obsessions of Others...

Many thanks to credjeep for maintaining our collaborative novel. I am enjoying it far, far too much, and wait with bated breath for further contributions... I think the title is terribly appropriate. It is also allowing me an escape today, as I really don't feel like focusing on the ream of tasks I have on my plate. I mean, they must be done, but I am having trouble caring very much - ...

what I am meme

... I fear: being ridiculed I hope: things go as I've imagined I hear: white noise (the giant A/C above my head) I crave: financial stability I regret: not going to see Gormenghast with credjeep in London all those years ago I cry: unashamedly I care: about quality filmed entertainment I always: put off things (oh dear, I do so....) I believe: 'there are more things in Heaven and Earth....' ...

Goal half done

4 miles with credjeep out on the Ann Arbor sidewalks tonight, meaning 20 miles for the week (4 Su, 3 Mo, 4 Tu, 0 We, 3 Thu, 2 Fri, 4 Sat), meaning now I've got to keep it up for another week for my most awesome fortnight of running since late summer of 2002.

Thylacines Shmylacines

... (read: car to my mechanic) and got her oil changed and had her generally checked over - I do that before most long road trips. I am really looking forward to driving to Chicago, and seeing credjeep and lwinling ! I'm glad this has all come together - I really need a change of scene. And New Brunswick does not count (I'll be in Fredericton Sunday-Wed to help mum with the flood)....

We've been watching Dexter . One of the very interesting things about the show is how they deal with the problem of an anti-hero. This is a problem faced any time your main character is, by definition, evil, amoral, and/or preys on other human beings. It is very difficult, I think, for a wide audience to actually empathize and 'root for' a hero who So, you're hero is a Vampire, a Pirate, a ...

low key is key.

...then we just turned around and i drove us home. it would have been nice to skip the taxing and overtired and timewasting journey, but i am SOOOO gratefull to have the worry off my shoulders. credjeep and D. arrive today!!! my staff party is tomorow night.... i think i'm going to make everyone truffles, truffle cupcakes? nanaimo cuppies? and of course everyone is welcome to come by on fryday for...

state of the nation

... now, and I have to start the conform, and finish answering the notes on the previous episode. And all of this is going on when I arguably should/could be home helping F. prepare for the arrival of Credjeep and Lwinling! and man, I am feeling my neck about that.... in other news, Hoshi I think has a home the Horrible Polish Family found. I am to call and check up on this today. This happened ...

the drama, The DRAMA!

..." I proceed to ensure everyone involved is prepared for this eventuality, and understands that we will miss a chunk at least of the Story City christmas party, which I can't go to anyway because the lovely Credjeep and Lwinling are coming to stay. Well. Dave (the big boss) gets wind of this, and freaks out. Not lease because Jamie had gone over his head yesterday, and called the execs saying 'I ...