AUBREEVISION - Observations from the far side of the dial

Summer's coming! Summer's coming! A high of 25 (celsius, that is) is forecast for today. People who dislike summer, and sunny weather in general, boggle my mind; summer literally makes me feel reborn. Bring on the SPF 30, bikinis and charred barbie meat!

Oh delicious day. I am sitting in one of the coffee shops near work, spending some much-needed QT (quality time) with my laptop. Few things make me happier than a playdate with my Dell. My attachment is alarming -- a palpable peace comes over me each time we're reunited. My main goal for today is making headway on the piece I'm writing for my emceeing gig this weekend at Dave and Heather's wedding. Top secret; I can say no more.

This particular coffee shop is my favourite of those in the work 'hood -- it's thick with cozy decor, babbling babies and the hum of conversation. The coffee's robust and fair trade, and the first hour of wireless internet service is free. Best of all, it's just a trot through the alley to work. What more can you ask for?

Today is "Mom and Baby" day at work. On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, moms can work out at our gym while staff members mind their little dumplings. Since I'm not working 'till mid-afternoon, I'll miss out on today's session; hopefully sarsar wasn't too overwhelmed with little people.

Rory and Stella are our regulars. They're both about a year old, but Rory's a wee little girl with big blue eyes and dark wavy hair. She's a serious baby; her signature moves are performing the "royal wave" (cupped hand, rotating wrist) on request, and bouncing up and down to the workout tunes. Stella's bigger and bubblier, with big long-lashed brown eyes and a stunner of a smile. Six-month old Gavin, who drops in occasionally, is determined to crawl but only succeeds in flopping and rolling. Ah, babies...I could just eat them! But I think I'll stick with biscotti.