Questions
In no particular order…
Why are there so few beggars on the streets? It’s very noticeable to me— there used to be people begging on every block near the market. Is it a good change, or have they shipped them off somewhere?
How does Adriana’s laundry work? ... Charlie showed me. It washes and drys. Kewl.
Is there an increase in pot smoking, or is it the same, just legal? Are there any dutch style cafés? Has alcohol use decreased, with flow on effects to decrease violent crimes? What has the effect been?
How is the city? It seems more multicultural to me, and it was always pretty multicultural. Lisa changes break her heart, but I don’t know what they are yet. Kensington felt the same to me, at least in the mix of people. Same with the streetcars. Public transit seems better if anything. I haven’t yet ventured downtown to the rich highrises, which were already spreading horribly last time I was here.
Is my contact info up to date? Kirstie no longer has a land line. It’s been 649-2834 since I was 6. No more. I can still remember Cherie’s.
Do we need a dog? Gluey is a very lovely presence. But, alas, the stooping part of stooping and scooping is not on.
I think fish to start with. Addie’s cats have an electronic feeder, which can be controlled from the phone (as well as put on automatic schedule). It amuses me to think I could grab the app and feed their cats at totally the wrong times, from Australia.
What's the rush? Nothing, apparently. Adriana and I chatted, she made sourdough and I made some lentils.
How did the dough get those rings?
Was it yummy?
Indubitably.
The beautiful day had turned to rain by the time I went out.
How can a food court have no decent coffee? None? I'm at the Eaton Centre picking up Istria for Kirstie. I needed a walk after vegging all weekend.
Why are there up escalators wirhout down escalators? My hip is hurting quite a bit, and escalators are often single. And there's steps up to the toilets?
Why did Marla get Covid??? Here she is with a shirt she made. Overlocker and Serger (which she thinks is amazing).
Why did Chris' mum need a knee operation? He's with her Monday in Ottawa. I might go up for Sunday and come back Monday. A bit tricky, but why not?