Quotable

Spotted on the Carlton streetcar last night: "I will only believe that war is the answer if as much money is spent on peace and it fails."

For Jack Layton, 1950-2011.

Welcome to March

As we in the northern latitudes know, March is a transitional month. In beautiful Toronto, the transition is from late mid-winter to early late-winter. But here's a better take from Garrison Keillor, as heard on today's Prairie Home Companion: "March is God's way of showing non-drinkers what a hangover feels like."

Quotable

It is better to be hated for what you are

than to be loved for what you are not.

- André Gide (1869-1951)

When writer Sebastian Horsley uttered this gem on my radio today, I had to uncover its source. I've been thinking along these lines for some time (evidence of recovery, Cap'n!), but hearing it put so succinctly just floored me.

People-pleasers, rise up and claim thy true selves!