Driven by library lust, I went to the University of Toronto yesterday and got an Alumni card for $20. This gives me access to browsing access to 34 cool specialty libraries, including the Faculty of Music Library, Criminology Information Service & Library, Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library, Astronomy & Astrophysics Library, Pontifical Institute for Medieval Studies Library, and the Robarts Library stacks. I was shocked to realize that I still have my student number memorized (and I haven't used it for nearly 20 years).

Got my photo taken, waited a few minutes for my card to get printed and laminated. Spankin' new alumni card in hand, I checked out Robarts to see how much has changed since I was there. The stacks are basically the same, but the basement has definitely changed since the days when we used to fill up Michelle Sagara's boots with pennies while she slept in one of the study carrels; the room is filled with computer terminals now.

Worked on novel writing while I was there, on my laptop. Felt very strange to be in that environment again. I was also forced to admit that I need to buy a new laptop battery or resign myself to only working near active power outlets...my laptop battery lasts less than an hour now. :-(

Only six weeks until Confluence! Urban Tapestry has a concert on Friday night at 10 pm. We'll also be participating in a children's concert during the weekend, and in Chris Conway's concert.

Jodi and I (possibly Allison as well, we're keeping our fingers crossed) will be attending OVFF Oct.29-31, where our pals Rand Bellavia, Adam English and Scott Snyder are guests (Ookla the Mok: Guest of Honor, Scott: Toastmaster). Heather Dale is Interfilk guest; if you haven't heard this talented Toronto singer-songwriter yet and are going to be at OVFF, you're in for a real treat. Jodi and I will also be attending GAfilk in Atlanta next January.

Allison and I are seeing Urinetown this afternoon! Looking forward to it despite the odd name. :-)

Horses at my mom-in-law's place in the country. Photo taken last weekend

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