The number of police officers in Toronto are ramping up for the G20 / G8. Buses pull up with loads of cops. Long rows of police on horse-back patrol the streets. Trash cans are gone - replaced by clear plastic bags taped to light posts. Streets are closed. Torontonians and Canadians in general can be heard every where lamenting the high cost - over $1.2B for additional security.
Amanda is so frustrated with the whole thing that she just stands around on her head for hours at a time (with her eyes closed) - friends have stopped coming over because it's too hard to make eye contact....
Yesterday was my "real" birthday. I am now officially 67. Amanda called and asked me to stop by Right To Play because her boss baked me a cake. Very thoughtful and a very good cake.
Tonight, after Ben and Amanda get off work, they are getting together with other co-workers to play soccer - and oh-by-the-way ... the US beat Algeria in South Africa. Yes - it's true - I have been watching Worlds Cup soccer (football).
More later....
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