Nils Ling, a long time blogger and a man who I have only met once but when doing so brought me beer, has thrown his hat in the ring of PEI politics, my former home which I left now over four years ago. He is running for the governing Tories which tells me they must be after a far better class of candidate. Cynthia Dunsford, another long time blogger who I have never met and has never brought me beer, has cast her hat in the ring as well, but for the opposition Grits - which also tells me they must be after a far better class of candidate.

PEI political types will tell you that politics there is a sport, a game, an obsession, etc. It is also something of a rot and a disease, not to mention a hindrance to many good things missed by that community. So it is grand that two thoughtful people, neither of whom are from PEI, are taking the leap. Their shared background as humourists and performers will serve them and the community well. Here's to seeing Nils in the House in the Opposition with Minister Dunsford having to put up with his barbs.