Missilaneous

1. Writing continues, though slowly. I'm working on a relatively new scene (this is only the second version I've had it in), and it's coming along well enough, so long as I write it slowly). Still done very little for the short story competition, and even less for the poetry competition, since the novel's taking up the most time.
   
   
2. I've decided that my favourite Canadian place name is "Limping Clock Island" ("L'Horloge-Qui-Boîte") here in Quebec. Moose Factory, Ontario -- the name of an island and a town on the island -- comes a close second. We have so great names in this country, though, what with Dildo, Newfoundland, and St-Louis-de-Ha!-Ha!, Quebec. An honourable mention goes to Head-Smashed-In-Buffalo-Jump historic site, in Alberta.
   
   
3. I had a marvellous potluck at the home of friends-of-friends, though I had previously met the host. This wonderful host had the highest roof of any kitchen I've ever seen -- it must have been thirty feet high.