Monthly Archives: August 2009

Worldcon is Way Cool. (Anticipation in Montreal)

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Five Things That Are Cool About Worldcon (Anticipation in Montreal) 1. Anticipation is having programming in two languages, English and French. This is especially nifty because most years, “Worldcon” takes place in an English-speaking country, and that’s usually the only … Continue reading →

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Montreal, day two

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Yesterday was our trip to Pointe-à-Callière, the archaeology museum I’d really looking forward to seeing. It’s built on the foundations of the old customs house, and down in the basement you can see various foundations and the results of excavations … Continue reading →

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Some Montreal Food

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Tea and tarte au citron on Monday afternoon. The smudge in the meringue was my fault. Monday night’s Mongolian fondue. The pot has two kinds of broth, one spicy and one mild, into which one drops slices of meat, vegetables, … Continue reading →

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Basilica of Notre Dame, a couple more interior photos

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

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Basilica of Notre Dame – Chapel Photos

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

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Basilica of Notre Dame, Montreal – interior photos

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

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Montreal day one

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Made it to Montreal only two hours late (plane had mechanical problems at previous origin point). Our hotel has goldfish! In a giant pond with little bridges you can walk on! C. and I looked at lots of architecture then … Continue reading →

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Off to Montreal for Worldcon

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Today, my friend Charlotte and I are flying to Montreal for several days of sightseeing before we attend Worldcon. It’s a first trip to the city for both of us, and there are quite a few things we hope to … Continue reading →

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Edmund Blunden, "Premature Rejoicing"

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Premature Rejoicing What’s that over there? Thiepval Wood. Take a steady look at it; it’ll do you good.Here, these glasses will help you. See any flowers?There sleeps Titania (correct–the Wood is ours);There sleeps Titania in a deep dugout,Waking, she wonders … Continue reading →

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Edmund Blunden, "Thiepval Wood"

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Thiepval Wood The tired air groans as the heavies swing over, the river-hollows boom;The shell-fountains leap from the swamps, and with wildfire and fumeThe shoulder of the chalkdown convulses.Then the jabbering echoes stampede in the slatting wood,Ember-black the gibbet trees … Continue reading →

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