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Forgot to mention. Had a great Saturday adventure with visitors, Canadians and cousins Alex and Jen. So good to see the girls, and I did my best to give them a Glasgow crash course in 5 hours. Sunshine, coffee, and lots of walking. Managed to stumble into a few places I have never been before. My humble thanks to my favourite photographer who captured the highlights as well.

Funny, all those times I walk the same streets, I always find something new. Hidden treasures among the avenues and alleyways. A life on the cobbles. I would love to show you around if you fancy a wee visit. You may have some competition if hoping to crash on one of the couches, however.

All the best. Goodnite,

Daniel C.

Articles found and shared

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Lots of thoughts today. The rain was on again in Glasgow, this morning feeling closer to January than June. The rain was off again this afternoon, a warm afternoon inspiring a long run and a quiet evening. I found some things.

I enjoy stories of many stripes, and of various nature. Stories about wine or random travel, on foreign affairs or policy reviews, gadget guides and funny facts, anecdotes and investigations, sport gossip or historical survey.

Share your stories, or just read these:

i - Who wrote Holden Caulfield?

ii - The internet as a lifeline in China and Iran. Keep talking, keep reading, keep fighting. Tweet if you must I guess.

iii - Phantom murders in Dostoyevsky, a curious place and city so named for my favorite existentialist. Have you ever read "Crime and Punishment"? Well, you should read it.

iv - Treasures of the Yucatan; wee hotels, and off the beaten path. Candles for a Pisa festival. Wtf. Time to upgrade that iPhone. Or get one. Lifesaver. Well, except in the UK where mine is rendered useless. Still fun though.

Articles for a Tuesday

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A few things I came across today. Spent most of the day in the sun, but will try to find you some more readings tomorrow. Happy Tuesday kids.

a - No cashiers needed at the honesty cafe.

b - Fantastic narrative. History lessons through fiction and the memory of a drunk grandfather. Am I Ulysses? Am I Ulysses? No, but you are now boy.

c - Saving the coffee triangle of Asia. Let it grow. In the shade. Coffee!

Articles of the Day

i - The dangers of the new journalism, and working for small and start-up media outlets.

ii - The one millionth official English word is.....Had a great conversation about this the other day. Haha.

iii - A late congrats to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Supurb. That's the kind of team Brian Burke will build the Leafs to be in 2052. Excited for the Pens, and Mario, as the only team I dipise more than Ottawa, Vancouver, and Edmonton, is yes, Detroit. Blah. Sidenote: I believe Crosby is now guarenteed to be Captain Canada at Van2010, although, before Crosby lifted the cup, Dany Heatley, Vincent Lecavalier, or one Jarome Iginla (best bet) probably deserved the honour. Look for those three and/or Regehr to get the A's.

iv - Took to the cobbles on Thursday to ask some streeters the most important question of the day.