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the journal of Michael Werneburg

twenty-eight years and a million words

Sydney, 2001.03.28

The Exorcist; what a delightful romp. Cheery end to a day that began with me watching penguins at the wharf, much to my delight. Actually, the penguins zipping around under the ferry dock was one of the most delightful things I can recall seeing in this country. All but one of the rest of the people on the dock ignored the funny little birds as they zipped back and forth in pursuit of fish. Only one other fellow seemed to notice, and he and I both looked up to see who else had noticed at the same time. We grinned at each other, and I watched the birds 'til they left.

I guess Dad and Renate flew out this morning.

rand()m quote

On the endless saga of Rob Ford, mayor of Toronto; "It shouldn't have had to come to this. I'm so tired of getting up every morning and wondering, 'What will it be today?' I'm so tired of giving the benefit of the doubt again and again, only to be let down again and again.... Somewhere a responsible adult has to appear, draw a bright moral line, tell the truth and say unequivocally what won't be tolerated. Somebody has to do the right thing."

—Denzil Minnan-Wong