Human Cat Perch

I'm not really a cat person, but I still loved this video. Thank to my friend Ray for the link!

iPhone Recession Case

Case-Mate has a sense of humour. :-)

Chemistry Geek Comic

Ok, so how many people got this?

Kevin Duffy is the Director of Medicinal Chemistry in the Cancer Research Dept. at GlaxosmithKline. He commissioned this cartoon for some t-shirts, and gave me permission to post our collaboration online.

As you might have guessed, Kevin came up with the idea. And he sent me a t-shirt!

Twitter Guide For Writers

I've posted Part 1 of my Twitter Guide For Writers over on Inkygirl. Although the post targets writers, there's useful info for anyone who's thinking of signing up for Twitter.

I created the comic at the top of this page for my post, to help illustrate why amassing huge number of followers should NOT be your main goal in Twitter (or any other social networking site, for that matter).

McNally Robinson Booksellers in Toronto

Jeff and I wanted to go to Cafe Pleiade for our anniversary (it's my favourite restaurant in Toronto) but sadly, it's closed on Mondays. We still plan a celebratory dinner there sometime soon, but we decided to instead go book browsing at the Shops At Don Mills, a new shopping area in Toronto.

McNally Robinson is is an independent bookseller with other stores in Winnipeg, New York City, Saskatoon. I love this store, and not just because they carry some of my Blush cards:



Nice layout and inviting atmosphere, not too cluttered but not warehouse-y, either. I love the alcove organization along the outside walls -- it reminded me of the University of Toronto upstairs bookstore, except friendlier. Great kids' and teen book sections! I picked up copies of my sister's newly released Chicken, Pig, Cow On The Move plus Skinned by Robin Wasserman.

I signed up for their Reader Reward, which costs $25 for the first year ($15 for renewals) and gets me a 10% discount on books as well as food in the second-floor Prairie Ink Restaurant. PLUS Jeff gets a card for free.



We had dinner in the restaurant. I opted for their whitefish sandwich, and it was excellent:



The menu had much more choice and better fare than the typical cafe you find in bookstores. I've heard that Toronto literati are already starting to meet here for meetings as well as pleasure. The walls are lined with pictures of famous Canadian authors and literary quotes. There's an outdoor patio, if you feel like eating outdoors.

My new Reader Reward card entitled me to a free hot beverage, but I forgot to use it. Ah well...all the more excuse for coming back. Like I -need- an excuse. :-)



McNally Robinson Booksellers
The Shops at Don Mills
Toronto, ON
(416)384-0085

Hours
Monday to Thursday
9 a.m.- 10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday
9 a.m.- 11 p.m.
Sundays
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.