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Found a good explainer of the legal issues behind the recent controversy. If you missed it, some years ago, a same-sex couple from the US came to Canada, were married, and returned to the US. Recently, they returned to Canada to get a divorce, but were told that since their marriage is not legal in their place of residence, it's not recognized in Canada. A second issue is that Canada does not have a residence requirement for marriage, but does (one year) for divorce.

Great analysis: The Same Sex Marriage Matter by Kevin Kindred (a lawyer and queer activist)

The government has since announced that same sex marriages will be considered valid in Canada regardless of the partners' home country and they will amend the law to that effect: Ottawa affirms legality of same-sex marriages performed in Canada. We don't know yet if the residency requirement (which applies to all marriages) will be removed as well.

Also, I was always disappointed that the final episode of Trailer Park Boys did not feature the wedding of Randy and Mr Lahey.

Incredibly busy at work this week and next with off-sites, not getting my day off (usually work a 4-day week), and travelling. May not be posting/commenting as much as I would like. But I only have to work a half-day Wednesday this week, so should have some regularly scheduled tenipuri flail. Next week will depend on the wireless in my hotel.

Been meaning to rec this blog for a while: Context and Variation by Dr Kate Clancy: Human behavior, evolutionary medicine… and ladybusiness. Good writing, good info, good topics, good discussion. One of my favourite posts from last year: Iron-deficiency is not something you get just for being a lady. I wish I'd had this info that time I was diagnosed with iron-deficiency.

As well, her Best of 2011: Ladybusiness Anthropology Edition links to some great posts by other people. My fave: Learning to Speak Like a Woman, an interview about speech therapy for transgendered people.

In other news, Drew Barrymore is getting married again, but not to me. :( Clearly, this calls for Scotch chocolate!