The day before President Obama's second term swearing-in, Americans committed to gun ownership ("An assault weapon in every home!") organized a Gun Appreciation Day. In keeping with the theme, a number of participants were shot. Coming next: Machete Appreciation Day.
Vancouver now breathlessly awaits the arrival of Oprah Winfrey, bearing with her part of Lance Armstrong's scalp. Preparations for HRH O's visit are slightly more lavish than those for the Queen.
The long-delayed NHL season got underway on Saturday. Following their 5-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks, several Canuck players said, "Let's go back to the lockout."
British Columbia's Liberal government has defended its $15-million advertising campaign, saying that focus groups show that viewers find the television commercials "informative." These are believed to be the same people who find commercials for walk-in tubs and frozen pizza intellectually stimulating.
And now, on to the rest of 2013.
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