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After much whiskey yesterday, a few friends and I have decided that Goderich would be well-served by changing its slogan from "Prettiest Town in Canada" to "Living Cultural Museum." This place runs on a sort of anachronistic interpretation of modernity, which with good marketing could become a valuable cultural export. Like an unconsciously created Disney world.
And then Patrick played with Cheese.
For the first time in a long time, I'm at my parents' house for the holidays. I counted at least eighteen kinds of cheese in the fridge. In my boredom I have cooked up another animated gif. I am getting in touch with my mid-90s roots.
One of the things I miss when outside of Canada for long periods is CBC radio. I'm not really sure why I like it so much. I often find myself bitching about the quality of the programming. Nonetheless, I was raised on the stuff. It's sort of a comfort media to me.
While I do enjoy the CBC it can be a bit stodgy at times. There are only a few programs which push any boundaries. Definitely Not the Opera (DNTO) is an old stand by, usually worth listening to. More recently WireTap has been shaping up as an excellent program. The show has two basic styles. Sometimes it features taped phone calls (largely scripted) between host Jonathan Goldstein and his friends and family. Other times Goldstein simply tells stories. His stories are pervaded by a mythic feeling. They are very easy to listen to and have a sort of comforting quality about them. I highly recommend having a listen.
Exams and too much juggling practice have left my right wrist a mess. Tomorrow is my last exam, after which I hope to give it a good rest. If anyone has treatment tips for 'juggler's wrist' I welcome them.