Here we are in mid-January, and we wish a Happy New Year to all those just getting in from a New Year's Eve party. Here come a few leftovers from the Pointless Digressions Austerity Gala:
Organizers of the Grammy Awards have announced that a Lifetime Achievement Award will be given to Glenn Gould. Gould is not expected to attend the event, as he has been dead for thirty-three years. Grammy spokesperson Zip Finstead said the award is being given Gould for his interpretations of the music of J.S. Bach. "And next year," said Finstead, "we're thinking of giving a Grammy to Bach."
News of the removal of Brian Burke from his role as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, following farewells to various GMs and coaches in other sports (so long, Messs. Tillman and Cortes), is a reminder once again to people in these positions to always keep their suitcases packed.
Gary Bettman, NHL Commissioner, has apologized for the three-month lockout. In light of this, a hold has been put on the plan to rename the Stanley Cup the Bettman Cup.
Finally, an order has been given to CBC hosts to desist using the word "iconic" to describe anything more than a week old.
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