Small things 5 May

• If I had to pick a man to represent the best of Canada, the personification of Canada, I would pick Gordon Lightfoot. Rest in peace Gord. Let there be more like you.
• It almost seems impossible that the Boston Bruins lost in the first round after the season they had.
• Ever close the fridge door and hear something fall over inside? And now you’re afraid to open the door to see what happened?
• Lizzy Caplan describing Bovril: “You put it on, like, toast. It’s got cow hooves and eyeballs. It’s like the stuff that doesn’t make it into hot dogs.”
• Ever tell your wife about a conversation you had with someone and she asks a question about them that you never asked them yourself? You’re like, “I don’t know, I didn’t ask.” And she’s all like, “Why don’t men ask these questions?”
• Are you a new cat owner and you’re still trying to figure out a good name for it? I got this. Quentin B. Squintin. You’re welcome.
• Every ‘c’ in ‘Pacific Ocean’ is pronounced differently.

“Two Beers and a Puppy” is a test that Ross McCammon developed. In order to find out how you feel about someone, ask yourself these questions:
    Would you have two beers with this person? 

    Would you allow this person to look after your puppy over a weekend?

Some people are no and no. These people are to be avoided at all costs. Some people are yes and no. These people are to be cautiously trusted. Some people are no and yes. These people are no fun but they make the world a better place—for puppies, especially. And some people are yes and yes. These people are wonderful and your life and work are better for having them in your life. Seek them out. Collaborate with them. Enjoy their company.