Fall Football

And so the long-reigning (well, two seasons) Alouettes are headed earlier than expected to the golf course, while in Alberta, it was good to see former St. Thomas More teammates Jon Cornish and Calvin McCarty perform well on opposing teams. 

Good to have Hamilton Tiger-Cats back in the playoffs, but can they hold off Buck Pierce ("toughest man in the CFL") and the mighty Bluebomber defence? 

As for the Western final, BC Lions vs. Edmonton Eskimos--well, we don't want to jinx it, so we'll remain silent.

Today, according to the Writer's Almanac, is the birthdate of both St. Augustine and Robert Louis Stevenson. Recommended reading tonight: the "Confessions" and "Treasure Island." (We were going to suggest "Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde," but that might interfere with your sleep.)

Notes from Slap Maxwell, sports, and Ashley Cartwright, arts.