May 28, 2007

Weekend discoveries

1. Our new apartment. It comes with mountain views, an in-suite sauna. And a cubby.

2. The best way to terrify Ma G? Send her some newfangled technology for Mother's Day. Our email exchange:
CG: Did you try out the MP3 player?

MG: Not yet--have been very busy: yesterday we had a BBQ/yard sale/bake sale for a parish benefit. Will give it a whirl this p.m.

CG: You're afraid of it, aren't you?

MG: Yes.

CG: Don't be. Once you discover podcasts, your life will be changed. You'll be able to listen to all your geeky programs and even more geeky programs you didn't know existed. NPR, CBC, spanish lessons, even universities are now offering courses for free in podcast form. Just the humanities courses--everyone knows they're worthless anyway.

MG: What do you mean, geeky?

CG: Is this a set-up? It's too easy. It's like you want me to pick on you. I feel so used.
3. The best pizza in Vancouver is actually not in Vancouver.

4. Loquacious husband discovers, much to wife's chagrin, the quadruple Americano.

5. Buying a couch when one is homeless is a very stupid idea.