samedi, novembre 26, 2005
I saw there were no oceans left for scavengers like me
I think it's interesting how we talk about the government as though it is some kind of physical entity. "Government set to fall". "Government propped up". "Government will topple". And if you listen to Stephen Harper, we may as well have mobsters running the show up there. He does speak for a lot of people, but that kind of strong language isn't going to win him any support with the Liberal supporters who may have thought about switching sides. So we have an election; and another minority government is formed. Will the "foundations" of this new government be any stronger...? We're going to be stuck in this silly cycle for a while, I think. Unless the minority government is smart and gets more "propping up" from other parties. I say why not have more consensus and cooperation? It's just ridiculous to assume that ONE party can reasonably represent an entire nation anyway.
Last night was Round Two in Operation "Fight-The-Boredom". deVaughan and I headed across my street to Kilkenny's Irish Pub. We took our drinking a little more seriously with some "Porn Star" shooters and several beers (and wine). We were served by the lovely and chatty Jackie, who even agreed to do one shooter with us. It is safe to say that today passed by in a bit of a blur; that was kinda the goal. The main thing is that I made it to work - just don't ask what time...
Tomorrow deVaughan and I are planning to hit the road for another segment of roadtripping adventures. The plan is to head South near the Montana border (and cross it just so he can say he did it) and explore the Waterton Lakes area. I explored that area by myself a couple years ago but it was during some of the crazy forest fires in B.C. and although it was a warm summer day, there was a thick haze of smoke obscuring the horizon. So I didn't see quite as much as I would have liked. We're just crossing our fingers that the snow doesn't interfere with our travels this time.
We must all enjoy this weekend, since our government is going to collapse / go down / crumple / deflate on Monday and we will all live in chaos henceforth. Will we hear the thud in Calgary, do you think? | ¶ 12:40 a.m.
Last night was Round Two in Operation "Fight-The-Boredom". deVaughan and I headed across my street to Kilkenny's Irish Pub. We took our drinking a little more seriously with some "Porn Star" shooters and several beers (and wine). We were served by the lovely and chatty Jackie, who even agreed to do one shooter with us. It is safe to say that today passed by in a bit of a blur; that was kinda the goal. The main thing is that I made it to work - just don't ask what time...Tomorrow deVaughan and I are planning to hit the road for another segment of roadtripping adventures. The plan is to head South near the Montana border (and cross it just so he can say he did it) and explore the Waterton Lakes area. I explored that area by myself a couple years ago but it was during some of the crazy forest fires in B.C. and although it was a warm summer day, there was a thick haze of smoke obscuring the horizon. So I didn't see quite as much as I would have liked. We're just crossing our fingers that the snow doesn't interfere with our travels this time.
We must all enjoy this weekend, since our government is going to collapse / go down / crumple / deflate on Monday and we will all live in chaos henceforth. Will we hear the thud in Calgary, do you think? | ¶ 12:40 a.m.
