Variousicities
First, some news stuff:
And now, for personal stuff, which is a lot more cheerful:
- Canada will soon have a new Governor General named Michaëlle Jean. Most people in English Canada have never heard of her, though she's well-known enough in French Canada. Most of the comments have been good, but a few of the letters at the CBC and The Globe and Mail show that racism and sexism are alive and well in this country, unfortunately (Madame Jean is Haitian). Apparently, the fact that Canada has had two women of colour in row for GG indicates some kind of pandering political correctness, according to some of these people. The post has been held for 126 out of 138 years by men, and 132 out of 138 years by white people.
- And speaking of unloved minorities in high places, the Crown Prince of Qatar -- the man groomed to be the next Emir -- was caught in a barfight in a British gay bar with his boyfriend. Qatar, as I understand it, is an absolute monarchy, except that the monarches are required to follow Sharia law, which prescribes death for homosexuality. No word on whether the 25-year-old prince can return to Qatar and not be afraid for his life :/
And now, for personal stuff, which is a lot more cheerful:
- First, congratulations are in order to snowdaemon for her permanent residency status. She'll make a great addition to the country.
- My writing continues apace. I think I'm coming out of one of my worst slumps, now, and I'm working on far too many pieces at once.
- I think everyone's a go for Gravitation tonight. Just so we're on the same page, 8pm tonight, at foi_nefaste's, and I'll be bringing the video (episodes 7, 8, and 9 tonight, I guess...?)