When my brother Kyle called me last night and asked to speak with “Uncle C”, it took me a couple of seconds to figure it out. “I’m not an uncle, why did you say… Oh my God you’re having a baby!” Yes, the Dearlove clan is expanding again. Sue is due in early August (as … More Say Uncle
Can we, as a society, agree on a date after which one cannot use “Happy New Year” as a greeting? I passed an acquaintance in the hall yesterday and was met with a half-hearted “Happy New Year”.I found it really odd that on January 18 I would still be hearing those words. A few years … More A Moratorium on New Year’s Greetings
I’m a big Mac fan. I bought an iMac nearly 6 years ago and loved how easy it was to use. Great software, intuitive interface, little fear of viruses or system crashes. Then came the iPod and iTunes, and we all know how that turned out.After several years of gossip and rumours, Apple finally unveiled … More The iPhone Unveiled
I have little time in my life for television these days, which I suppose is a good thing. I would like to catch up on some essential viewing – the Sopranos, Six Feet Under, 24, Extras, Arrested Development – but otherwise I don’t really miss it.Who watches all these programs, anyway? King of Queens just … More Quirky Viewing Habits
Well, Bronwen and I are through the first five days of South Beach Phase 1. For the most part, I have been good and stuck closely to the plan. However, to paraphrase Jimmy Carter, I have lusted in my heart. There is temptation all around, and I frequently have an internal struggle going on (“It’s … More The Diet – Day 5
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