Hey there kiddies.
Welcome to the weekend if you’re lucky enough to be spending it doing something enjoyable.
I don’t mean to sound bitter. If you’re not working, or if your work is something that you love and you’re doing it today, I’m happy for you. Just try not to brag lest I resent you.
Big lovin’ to E-ve who has a sleep in morning and then a long, long day ahead. Please and thank you, if you’re going for lunch or dinner or both at the restaurant make the effort to smile and be polite to all the servers… but tip E-ve the most. She’s pretty awesome.
I’m crushing on her and missing her and listening to a lot of country music that will do nothing to help those feelings. X’s and O’s.
Happy birthday wishes go to Ottawa and a pretty good guy. He’s asked that wishes to him for a happy birthday also include best wishes to some friends of his that are going through some tough times with their health, and so we send as many best wishes as we can muster.
Big ups to the Toronto Star for giving away free newspapers for the duration on the Vancouver Olympics. I picked up the 500 lb Saturday Star this morning on my way to work and will give it a read a little later on. Thanks guys.
With regards to the tragedy that took place at the Olympics yesterday I would like to send my thoughts out to the friends, family and teammates of Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili. I would also like to send my thoughts to the people of Georgia who have prepared themselves to cheer for their athletes at these games. Lastly, I would like to give all of my support to the athletes of Team Georgia that have decided to stay in Vancouver and compete to honor the memory of their fallen teammate. This is the power of sport, the spirit, the love and the opportunity to help people come together in times of great struggle.
I was a great deal of last night’s Opening Ceremonies without sound as I was out on the town with some old friends. And while I can’t comment on anything sound related I can tell you that I thought the visuals were stunning. From the costumes to the video boards, it was all grand.
There have been a lot of jokes online about K.D. Lang and her look last night. I have nothing to say on the matter and plan on trying to find the video of her singing Hallelujah in the next few minutes.
And the last thing I’ll hit from Vancouver is the lighting of the caldron. As Canadians we are fiercely proud of our people and stars and their achievements. And we have many, many people that would have been more than qualified to light the caldron based on service, status, legend and lore. With that in mind there were many, many people that would have been great choices to both carry the Olympic flag and light the caldron. And I think that VANOC did a great job of bringing a fantastic group of people together. My personal highlights included Anne Murray, Betty Fox, Bobby Orr, Romeo Dallaire, Donald Sutherland, Rick Hansen, Steve Nash, Catriona Le May Doan and Wayne Gretzky. That is an amazing group of athletes and citizens and most impressively, Canadians. It was a proud moment to watch even without the sound.
Last night I managed to make myself some quick nachos for my dinner at home. It was late, and they may not have been the best choice, but they were tasty. I fried some onion, added refried beans and salsa and let it all simmer with a little Tabasco sauce and had sour cream on the side. Like I said, tasty.
I think that’s all I’ve got for now my friends. Pop in later on the Twitter feed to see if there’s anything new. Or find us on Facebook. Wally Zed or Wally Z’s Morning Musings.
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