[NON BLOG] What have I been doing?

[rfmcdonald]

• Since the general consensus seems to be that I shouldn't buy a battery for my laptop, at least not yet, I won't. Thanks for supplementing my decision-making processes!


• Wednesday evening saw the English graduate students' annual spring party, held at the Sleepless Goat. 'Twas very fine. Thence to the Toucan just down the street, where I saw the Calgary Flames' valiant defense of Canadian honour against San Jose to its final end, including the wonderful goal scored in the second-last second before the game's end.


• Thursday morning, though, I was spoiled by the Toronto Star for Angel's series finale. I am unhappy.


• This morning, I had a very nice breakfast at Windmills Cafe, eating with a fellow student in my Milton and empire class and talking (among other things) about our impending projects for this course (due Thursday). I'm interested in examining the origins of Cromwell's desire to allow a renewed Jewish presence in England, examining Menasseh ben Israel's arguments in favour of readmission and taking a comparative look at earlier events in the Dutch Republic, passing by Milton somehow. Suggestions and sources on this project would be much welcomed.


• In an hour's time I'll be at Chez Piggy as part of the ongoing GLBT dinners. Will blog (about the social function and about the food) upon my return.


• Finally, I'm planning to visit Toronto next weekend, to check out apartments and whatnot. I might possibly make a sidetrip to Montréal to meet up with a friend there, but that's uncertain as of yet. Gentlepeople, shall we begin scheduling shortly?