June 25th:
So there's a new nationalistic sort of Molson ad -- this is what happens when Canadians try to talk about being Canadian without mentioning America:

I am. You know I am. I am. Canadian. I am. You know I am. I am Canadian. You know I am. Proud to be Cuh-nay-dee-yan.

The commercial features various shots of Canadians who are all white, robust, middle-class or higher, fresh, outdoorsy, healthy and, did I say white?

William Shatner (in sort of a beat poet thing -- like his hit songs) is the only good thing.

June 21st:
"I did not kick or punch Cookie Monster."

(I, however, might consider kicking or punching Elmo.)

June 20th
I found out why I get so many hits from people searching for "her broken ankle" or "broken ankles stories" (or "pictures") and the like. Gimp Pix. I am not making this up.

GIMPIX is dedicated to those who appreciate the beauty of an attractive woman wearing a plaster of Paris leg cast. The cast need not necessarily be worn for medical reasons. We prefer to think of a cast as an alternative item of legwear, such as hosiery or fashionable shoes. Those who find this concept either bizarre or offensive should kindly exit this page.

June 14th:
NHL Awards:

Dominik won the Vezina... Dominik won the Vezina! Yeah. Have I mentioned he's a kick-ass goalie and I practically worship him? He also won the Jennings (kindly thanked Biron for helping him with that) and was named goalie for the NHL’s First All-Star Team. That's why they call him the Dominator.

"At beginning of season I'm always looking accidentally at sports section and read I can't stop anything and now I am here." Heh.

Okay, was it just me, or every time the camera flashed on one of the player's wives didn't it seem to be the same woman?

And what was up with that speed-skater (Catriona LeMay-Doan) talking about how Team Canada will "show the world once again that the game is built on honor and respect" in Salt Lake City this winter? Um, was she paying attention in 1998?

I enjoyed everyone booing when Bill Barber thanked Bobby Clarke, I was thrilled to see a goalie (Nabakov and I love him too) win the Calder (best rookie) and yeah, everybody loves Raymond.

June 11th:
I have always loved Mr. Potato Head and can not wait for him to get his own newspaper column! Er, I mean comic strip.

June 8th:
Get a free issue of Oreon Coast magazine. Just remember to sned the "cancel" email as soon as you get it!

Free sample of covergirl lip color. Dunno what color though...

Free faucet t-shirt. (I got the orange one for my kid.)

June 6th:
Okay, this can't be right. I just took the Are you a slacker? test at emode.com and got this:

Hey -- you're no slacker. You're just fronting. Lucky for you, you're not too uptight either. You've struck that wonderful balance between slacking off and keeping busy.

It's not an easy task, so congratulations. Your efficiency and determination let you work in a timely manner. And that laid-back approach means that you'll never get too stressed out. Sometimes you're pulled in two different directions, but you know how to handle it. You can take control of a situation without strangling it.

This healthy style of work will lead to both success and happiness. What more could you want?

June 5th:
A whole site about coffee? You know I'm there. My daughter and I are also both hooked on the checkers game at the site.

And while we're on daughters and games, I got the book Me And You, A Book For Two To Do and it is sooo much fun. If you know a girl between 8 and 12, get it.

June 1st:
~ Happy Birthday, Tracy!!!
~ Happy Birthday, Carmell!!

Canoe astrology says...

Birthday Baby: You move with such grace and ease. You are also intelligent and curious, with the ability to charm anyone. You know how to get others to do what you want. You're articulate and into everything.