Marian in Toronto

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Marian and I came to Toronto last night and saw bitterlawngnome’s latest photo series at Statler’s Lounge, showing until the end of February. It’s about love, portraying couples in various interactions and expressions, and suits the intimate space well. The jazz singer’s volume was more overwhelming, but she was good. A few other friends were there, and I appreciated catching up with token_otter.

When we arrived, the server asked Marian whether she wanted a drink. She said no, but he misunderstood her as requesting the same as me (a Strongbow). He didn’t even bat an eye, but said I had ordered the last one. In a group of adults, it’s alarming how easily she passes for 18.

She’ll spend a couple weeks in Toronto this summer to take two courses, science and math, at Upper Canada College. It’s a boys’ secondary school, the elitist in Canada, but apparently offers co-ed summer courses. This makes my head spin. Math and science come easily to her, but she is acing everything.

I’m still feeling overtired, despite having slept better the past two nights. Tonight after dropping Marian off I’ll head home and see whether I can get back into a proper routine.