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For your own sake read "OTHER PEOPLE’S BOOKMARKS: FELLOW WANDERERS OF A FORGOTTEN REPUBLIC: IN WHICH WE CONSIDER THE LIVES OF STRANGERS BY WAY OF WHAT THEY LEAVE BEHIND IN BOOKS" because it's wonderful. On what should really be on the Canadian Citizenship test. The great Ivor Tossell writes about uTOpia here and rather hilariously on instant messaging here. Jimmy Carter on America. And on freedom of speech.

We caught some of the Parade du Pere Noel today. It was lovely, though nobody mess with moms of toddlers who've been waiting since this morning to get a good seat. Other weekend highlights were dinner at Carolyn B's in Thailand, and a visit from my sister. Now go read your books you silly woman.