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Just happened to be in front of the television when Mary Walsh: Open Book aired on CBC television. The whole notion of video-taping people talking about something they've read strikes me as being really funny, in a McLuhan-esque sort of way. The production's very rough-and-ready (I guess the show's budget doesn't cover editing) and the conversation very boisterous. I wouldn't go out of my way to watch it again, but if I'm home and the TV's on, I'll probably do so.

(Although I just realized that I've missed the first half-hour of Little Steven's Underground Garage. Ah, s'alright. Got it on now. Yahoo.)

Bought myself a box of the new Simpson's breakfast cereal, namely "Homer's Cinnamon Donut" cereal, and chowed down on a bowl of it while watching telly. Is tasty enough -- stays reasonably crunchy (although I like a bit of sogginess in my cereal), is not too sweet. It's not exactly a low-fat cereal, however, and there was a bit of greasy residue on my spoon afterward. Not hideous, but I should probably stick to Shreddies.

Also bought myself a copy of cheapeats toronto, a handy little guide to (not surprisingly) cheap places to eat in the city. I'm already familiar with a number of places listed, but now there are so many more that I'd love to try out. Disclaimer: it just so happens that I know some of the people who contributed to the book. Anyway, take a look if you happen to spot it in a bookstore. I found my copy in Book City, but I imagine other shops carry it too (try one of the small independent stores).

[Addendum: if you go to the book's website, they list places where you can buy it.]