Love, Actually?
The voiceover in the opening scene of "Love Actually" has Hugh Grant's character waxing nostalgic about how whenever he fears that true love has vanished from our world, and when there aren't enough reminders of it in our day-to-days, that he needs only to look to the arrivals gate at Heathrow airport where, at any given time, there are countless displays of purity and of affection.
Well, my Heathrow is the Craig's List "Missed Connections" postings. Here's one sure to warm even those hearts stuck in coolers...
Reply to: anon-59405709@craigslist.org
Date: 2005-02-11, 8:49PM EST
I met you last Sunday evening (Superbowl Sunday Feb 6) around 6pm at the Second cup on Ste-Catherine and Guy. You were sitting on the bar facing the street. You were alone. You had a small diary open in front of you and a flowchart of something. I was alone too. I was sitting at the small table to your left, slightly behind you. You smiled at me. I did as well. When the woman sitting next to you left, I asked you if I could move over... you said yes. You were busy, and I had to leave to meet a friend. I would have loved to stay and talk to you. You have a really beautiful smile. I know this is a long shot, but if you see this, email me. I would love to know you.
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The voiceover in the opening scene of "Love Actually" has Hugh Grant's character waxing nostalgic about how whenever he fears that true love has vanished from our world, and when there aren't enough reminders of it in our day-to-days, that he needs only to look to the arrivals gate at Heathrow airport where, at any given time, there are countless displays of purity and of affection.
Well, my Heathrow is the Craig's List "Missed Connections" postings. Here's one sure to warm even those hearts stuck in coolers...
Cute girl at Second Cup on Guy/Ste.Catherine - m4w - 27
Reply to: anon-59405709@craigslist.org
Date: 2005-02-11, 8:49PM EST
I met you last Sunday evening (Superbowl Sunday Feb 6) around 6pm at the Second cup on Ste-Catherine and Guy. You were sitting on the bar facing the street. You were alone. You had a small diary open in front of you and a flowchart of something. I was alone too. I was sitting at the small table to your left, slightly behind you. You smiled at me. I did as well. When the woman sitting next to you left, I asked you if I could move over... you said yes. You were busy, and I had to leave to meet a friend. I would have loved to stay and talk to you. You have a really beautiful smile. I know this is a long shot, but if you see this, email me. I would love to know you.
'Member Jason Mraz?
Oh Mr. Mraz. He'd been relegated to the bottom of my playlist for a while, but resurfaced -- mostly by accident -- this past weekend. And am I ever glad. His voice is charming, inviting, warm and familiar... can't stop playing a live version of "You and I Both". Check the lyrics:
Was it you who spoke the words that things would happen but not to me
Oh things are gonna happen naturally
And taking your advice I'm looking on the bright side
And balancing the whole thing <>
But often times those words get tangled up in lines
And the bright lights turn to night
Until the dawn it brings
A little bird who'll sing about the magic that was you and me <>
Cause you and I both loved
What you and I spoke of
What you and I spoke of
Others only dream of the love that I love <>
See I'm all about them words
Over numbers, unencumbered numbered words
Hundreds of pages, pages, pages forwards
More words then I had ever heard and I feel so alive <>
Now you and I, you and I
Not so little you and I anymore
And with this silence brings a moral story
more importantly evolving is the glory of a boy <>
you and I both loved what you and I spoke of
and others just read of and if you could see now
well I'm already finally out of <>
and it's okay if you have go away
just remember the telephone works both ways
and if I never ever hear it ring
if nothing else I'll think the bells inside
have finally found you someone else and that's okay
cause I'll remember everything you sang <>
you and I both loved what you and I spoke of
and others just read of and if you could see now
well I'm already finally out of words.
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Oh Mr. Mraz. He'd been relegated to the bottom of my playlist for a while, but resurfaced -- mostly by accident -- this past weekend. And am I ever glad. His voice is charming, inviting, warm and familiar... can't stop playing a live version of "You and I Both". Check the lyrics:
Was it you who spoke the words that things would happen but not to me
Oh things are gonna happen naturally
And taking your advice I'm looking on the bright side
And balancing the whole thing <>
But often times those words get tangled up in lines
And the bright lights turn to night
Until the dawn it brings
A little bird who'll sing about the magic that was you and me <>
Cause you and I both loved
What you and I spoke of
What you and I spoke of
Others only dream of the love that I love <>
See I'm all about them words
Over numbers, unencumbered numbered words
Hundreds of pages, pages, pages forwards
More words then I had ever heard and I feel so alive <>
Now you and I, you and I
Not so little you and I anymore
And with this silence brings a moral story
more importantly evolving is the glory of a boy <>
you and I both loved what you and I spoke of
and others just read of and if you could see now
well I'm already finally out of <>
and it's okay if you have go away
just remember the telephone works both ways
and if I never ever hear it ring
if nothing else I'll think the bells inside
have finally found you someone else and that's okay
cause I'll remember everything you sang <>
you and I both loved what you and I spoke of
and others just read of and if you could see now
well I'm already finally out of words.
Deep thoughts...
If someone referred to you as a handsome woman, presuming that you are a woman, would you consider it a compliment?
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If someone referred to you as a handsome woman, presuming that you are a woman, would you consider it a compliment?
Some things never change...
Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier on what our national capital lacks... an excerpt from a speech delivered on May 19, 1884:
"It may, perhaps , not be misplaced, at the start, to say a word relative to the capital. The subject is a delicate one; I would not wish to say anything disparaging of the capital, but it is hard to say anything good of it. Ottawa is not a handsome city and does not appear destined to become one either. There is, however, in it one point of great beauty - the site of the Parliament Buildings, on a cliff rising up from the bed of the river, not far from the falls which have been rendered famous by the accounts of every traveller since Champlain.
This is Ottawa's only natural beauty. Behind the cliff, the land sinks into a monotonous plain, with a flat horizon unbroken by a single line.
The Parliament Buildings are in the Gothic style, and, in the opinion of connaisseurs, entitled to rank with the best architecture in Europe. They certainly have an admirable effect with when they break upon the sight bathed in the brilliant light of the summer sun or when seen on a dark winter's night illiuminated from within by the floods of light, which shine in capricious arabesques through their many ogival windows."
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Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier on what our national capital lacks... an excerpt from a speech delivered on May 19, 1884:
"It may, perhaps , not be misplaced, at the start, to say a word relative to the capital. The subject is a delicate one; I would not wish to say anything disparaging of the capital, but it is hard to say anything good of it. Ottawa is not a handsome city and does not appear destined to become one either. There is, however, in it one point of great beauty - the site of the Parliament Buildings, on a cliff rising up from the bed of the river, not far from the falls which have been rendered famous by the accounts of every traveller since Champlain.
This is Ottawa's only natural beauty. Behind the cliff, the land sinks into a monotonous plain, with a flat horizon unbroken by a single line.
The Parliament Buildings are in the Gothic style, and, in the opinion of connaisseurs, entitled to rank with the best architecture in Europe. They certainly have an admirable effect with when they break upon the sight bathed in the brilliant light of the summer sun or when seen on a dark winter's night illiuminated from within by the floods of light, which shine in capricious arabesques through their many ogival windows."
Bizarre Facts About Prime Ministers You've Never Heard Of
(The Section 2 Continuing Series)
Bizarre fact #1 about The Hon. Sir Mackenzie Bowell (1894-1896): his cabinet ministers nicknamed him "Grandpa Bowell".
Bizarre fact # 2: Lord Aberdeen, the Governor General, appointed Bowell on the basis that he'd never been known to have hurt a Catholic.
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(The Section 2 Continuing Series)
Bizarre fact #1 about The Hon. Sir Mackenzie Bowell (1894-1896): his cabinet ministers nicknamed him "Grandpa Bowell".
Bizarre fact # 2: Lord Aberdeen, the Governor General, appointed Bowell on the basis that he'd never been known to have hurt a Catholic.
*Gasp!* Not the "P" Word!
Here's what's wrong with America:
Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico was being interviewed just now on CNN. Judy Woodruff asks him about Howard Dean's new post as Chair of the DNC. Richardson admits that Dean wasn't his first choice, and that he still has concerns about the fmr. Gov. of Vermont taking the Party helm.
"Howard Dean has the image of a progressive," said Richardson. "I think that as a Governor, he was actually a moderate, but he'll have to change peoples' perceptions of him as a progressive if he's going to rebuild local parties and reach out in the south and the midwest."
Oooooh, not the BIG, BAD, SCARY PROGRESSIVE from VERMONT!
You know, the word moderate is tossed about as being the opposite of progressive. But, let's call it like it is, people. Let's use the real antithesis of the word progressive. That's right, when discussing what sort of politician more than half of Americans trust, let's use the word regressive.
It's the only honest way to go. Backwards, apparently.
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Here's what's wrong with America:
Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico was being interviewed just now on CNN. Judy Woodruff asks him about Howard Dean's new post as Chair of the DNC. Richardson admits that Dean wasn't his first choice, and that he still has concerns about the fmr. Gov. of Vermont taking the Party helm.
"Howard Dean has the image of a progressive," said Richardson. "I think that as a Governor, he was actually a moderate, but he'll have to change peoples' perceptions of him as a progressive if he's going to rebuild local parties and reach out in the south and the midwest."
Oooooh, not the BIG, BAD, SCARY PROGRESSIVE from VERMONT!
You know, the word moderate is tossed about as being the opposite of progressive. But, let's call it like it is, people. Let's use the real antithesis of the word progressive. That's right, when discussing what sort of politician more than half of Americans trust, let's use the word regressive.
It's the only honest way to go. Backwards, apparently.
Madam Chief Justice... and me.
Heading into intermission at tonight's performace of Don Pasquale at Place des Arts when I noticed a woman, about four rows ahead, that bore a striking resemblance to the Rt. Honourable Beverley McLachlin, Chief Justice of Canada.
"Bizarro Beverley McLachlin," I say to Adam, pointing in the woman's direction.
"Yeah, but McLachlin's not that tall," He answers.
"Adam, I think that's her. I really think that's her," I insist, trying not to be obvious despite my obvious staring.
We file out to the hall and start connecting the dots.
"Wait, the security guy with the ear piece!"
"Wait, the Ontario-plated limosines parked directly outside the window!"
"It's her. What do we do?"
"We have to go up to her."
"Are you sure?"
"Let's go!" He said, turning on his heels.
Then we were standing directly in front of her.
Cordial, interested and poised, she wore a black and white tweed Chanel suit and pearl earrings. Her trademark silver mane sparkled in the light of the great hall's chandeliers.
Amazing. And kind. And genuine.
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Heading into intermission at tonight's performace of Don Pasquale at Place des Arts when I noticed a woman, about four rows ahead, that bore a striking resemblance to the Rt. Honourable Beverley McLachlin, Chief Justice of Canada.
"Bizarro Beverley McLachlin," I say to Adam, pointing in the woman's direction.
"Yeah, but McLachlin's not that tall," He answers.
"Adam, I think that's her. I really think that's her," I insist, trying not to be obvious despite my obvious staring.
We file out to the hall and start connecting the dots.
"Wait, the security guy with the ear piece!"
"Wait, the Ontario-plated limosines parked directly outside the window!"
"It's her. What do we do?"
"We have to go up to her."
"Are you sure?"
"Let's go!" He said, turning on his heels.
Then we were standing directly in front of her.
Cordial, interested and poised, she wore a black and white tweed Chanel suit and pearl earrings. Her trademark silver mane sparkled in the light of the great hall's chandeliers.
Amazing. And kind. And genuine.
Wind of positive change at the MotherCorp
According to a report in the latest Our Public Airwaves newsletter, the CBC is set to beef up its regional news coverage (finally!!) after nearly two decades of sweeping cutbacks.
Local Internet news services on CBC.ca would be added in Edmonton, Saskatoon, Victoria and Windsor. Cities that already have local Internet service would get expanded local coverage.
The move is in response to a report by the House of Commons Committee on Canadian Heritage that called for more local and regional programming and asked the CBC how much additional money it needed to do the job.
First details of the new regional strategy were revealed yesterday when heads of CBC radio and TV operations appeared before the Heritage Committee to discuss the corporation’s programming."
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According to a report in the latest Our Public Airwaves newsletter, the CBC is set to beef up its regional news coverage (finally!!) after nearly two decades of sweeping cutbacks.
| "On TV, the plan calls for a return to the 60-minute local supperhour news shows that were cut in fall 2000 as well as adding a 30-minute weekly cultural affairs program in 10 cities. Late night and weekend local news reports would also be brought back.
In radio, new stations would be added to serve Saskatoon, Hamilton, Kingston, Kelowna and Kitchener-Waterloo/London. New radio bureaus are slated for Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Kamloops, Nanaimo, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Oshawa and North Bay. |
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Local Internet news services on CBC.ca would be added in Edmonton, Saskatoon, Victoria and Windsor. Cities that already have local Internet service would get expanded local coverage.
The move is in response to a report by the House of Commons Committee on Canadian Heritage that called for more local and regional programming and asked the CBC how much additional money it needed to do the job.
First details of the new regional strategy were revealed yesterday when heads of CBC radio and TV operations appeared before the Heritage Committee to discuss the corporation’s programming."
Scooby Doo, where are you?
Habitual readers will note a conspicuous absent these past few days.
Well, I chalk it up to my 24th birthday celebrations which have kept me, umm, busy. But good busy. And tipsy busy.
Back to regularly scheduled blogging tomorrow.
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Habitual readers will note a conspicuous absent these past few days.
Well, I chalk it up to my 24th birthday celebrations which have kept me, umm, busy. But good busy. And tipsy busy.
Back to regularly scheduled blogging tomorrow.
Bizarre facts about Prime Ministers you've never heard of...
A Section 2 series
In an effort to fill the gaps left by the Quebec (Ontario, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, etc.) Ministry of Education, we here at Section 2 are pleased to announce the advent of an informative new series aimed at teaching Canadians about the lesser known white dudes that once reigned over our fair Dominion.
In the first of our multi-part series, we would like to introduce our readers to The Rt. Honourable Alexander MacKenzie, who served as our second PM, sandwiched between Sir John A.'s (you've heard of him, he was nominated as the Greatest Canadian) two terms, from 1873-1878.
Bizarre fact #1: MacKenzie, a Scot, spoke fluent gaelic.
Bizarre fact #2: As a young man, the career stonemason spent a winter plying his trade on Wolfe Island near Kingston, Ontario. Each Saturday night, he crossed the ice to visit his future wife, (the first of two) Helen. One frosty winter evening, en route to Kingston, the PM-to-be fell through the ice -- and nearly drowned -- but was still not deterred from making his weekly trek. MacKenzie shrugged off the potential danger, opting instead to simply carry a long pole, just in case of future ice crackage.
[Information courtesy of The Prime Ministers of Canada, Jean Chevrier, ed. and http://www3.sympatico.ca/goweezer/canada/mackenzie.htm]
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A Section 2 series
In an effort to fill the gaps left by the Quebec (Ontario, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, etc.) Ministry of Education, we here at Section 2 are pleased to announce the advent of an informative new series aimed at teaching Canadians about the lesser known white dudes that once reigned over our fair Dominion.
In the first of our multi-part series, we would like to introduce our readers to The Rt. Honourable Alexander MacKenzie, who served as our second PM, sandwiched between Sir John A.'s (you've heard of him, he was nominated as the Greatest Canadian) two terms, from 1873-1878.
Bizarre fact #1: MacKenzie, a Scot, spoke fluent gaelic.
Bizarre fact #2: As a young man, the career stonemason spent a winter plying his trade on Wolfe Island near Kingston, Ontario. Each Saturday night, he crossed the ice to visit his future wife, (the first of two) Helen. One frosty winter evening, en route to Kingston, the PM-to-be fell through the ice -- and nearly drowned -- but was still not deterred from making his weekly trek. MacKenzie shrugged off the potential danger, opting instead to simply carry a long pole, just in case of future ice crackage.
[Information courtesy of The Prime Ministers of Canada, Jean Chevrier, ed. and http://www3.sympatico.ca/goweezer/canada/mackenzie.htm]
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