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I think I’d

August 6, 2000 by Michael Boyle

love it if my Mom posted to my weblog while I was away – just like in Megnut at the moment. It has been temporarily renamed Momnut.

a vernissage being held at Zeke’s Gallery. The exhibit is entitled “Low rider bikes by V-Low” – and it was so excellent. More banana seats than you could imagine, little wheels with 70+ spokes (rather than the traditional 36), and those cool stick shift style 3-speed shifters. I would include a link – except that I was supposed to build Zeke’s site and I haven’t had time.

Today is a big

August 6, 2000 by Michael Boyle

day! It’s the end of Montreal’s huge Divers/Cite festival, aka the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Pride celebration. It all wraps up with a parade which half a million people will watch (at least). In Montreal, things have turned a corner compared to some other cities though. It’s a big event in the mainstream. I won’t be surprised to see a group of nuns watching and cheering the floats as they go by – just to illustrate the real diversity of the audience.

Very late night

August 6, 2000 by Michael Boyle

thought: the world needs a new manifesto. A theoretical yet still practical annunciation of principles. Something that people can reject outright if they choose. But, still, a manifesto worth consideration.

Some experiences just

August 5, 2000 by Michael Boyle

scream out to be written about. This afternoon was one of them. I needed a new washer and dryer, except that I don’t buy things like that new, I buy recycled, refurbished, or recovered versions. Whether it’s a latent anti-consumerism or just that I’m cheap I can’t say for sure. In any case – I checked a couple of places out in my neighbourhood before going to a store a friend had recommended: Ameublements Elvis. With a porcelain Elvis bust in the window, and posters everywhere – there was no question I was going to buy them there! So I got a completely refurbished set in excellent condition (it looks new) for $350. The cheapest models at the department stores here start at $1000. Economy and Elvis, with same-day delivery.