I got the news from another blog (the new word-of-mouth). The long awaited (by some) service pack for Windows 7 is finally available.
posted in computing, sports | Comments Off on In the shadow of the service pack | 257 words
The party is going on at a neighbour’s place; I’ll just keep my peace and enjoy the show. But, would it hurt for them to tone down the rhetoric, just a little?
posted in sports | Comments Off on And as always, the bowl was super | 255 words
Sometimes the evening is spent going around in circles. For this new year, I’m progressing; from now on, a certain amount of time and energy will be expended with the ellipse. I remember the formula from math class; now I’ll see if it means anything in the physical world.
posted in sports | Comments Off on Going around in non-circles | 256 words
Today is not the end of the year. That comes on the thirtieth of June, next. I work in the education sector. For me, the concept is clear.
posted in sports | Comments Off on The shootout, then vs now | 253 words
In football, like in real life, you should treat your guests nicely. Simple things; no second rate hotel rooms. No second rate locker rooms. Above all, no celebrating the win before the win.
posted in sports | Comments Off on A game of points and inches | 424 words
Based on the TV screen, it was time to adjust the rabbit ears. So much snow!
The university football season is over, and the Rouge et Or have accepted the Vanier Cup, at home. How sweet it is for the team, who were undefeated this season. Even today’s score of 29-2; the opposition points were conceded on a technicality. But the snow…
posted in sports | Comments Off on A snowy screen | 256 words
And with an early morning snowfall, we have started another season. After the high winds and cold rain from mid-week, this is better. I guess.
posted in sports, Wx | Comments Off on White welcome for football | 260 words
Oh, to have the unbridled optimism of our local mayor. Maybe it’s genetic (or pharmaceutical), but here is a man that can find something to distract him, any day of the week.
posted in politics, sports | Comments Off on With the prospect of a geological miracle in view | 253 words
Remind me again why football is so much fun to watch. Oh, right; because it comes about as close to the game of life as a sport can manage.
posted in sports | Comments Off on Football as a metaphor | 251 words
Oh my, but the crazy talk is goin’ on round here. Talk might be cheap, but some folks really want to spend tax dollars like the pit was bottomless. Right now, it’s hockey fever, and the local fans want more than a seat by their big screen TV, if you know what I mean.
posted in politics, sports | Comments Off on Ice that dream, please | 343 words
