The headline from yesterday’s Globe & Mail web page read: Haunting text messages from the ferry disaster. Plus: spring home-buying tips and a DIY Easter egg recipe.

A vaguely intelligent-looking woman in purple jacket and glasses offered a pithy sequence of thoughts in rapid succession.  “As the hours tick by and conditions continue to hamper the search, the likelihood of anyone left on board will survive lessens.” “I know personally from anecdotes that some homes get multiple multiple offers. Why is this?” “This weekend will involve chocolate, lots of chocolate, if you’re like me.”How cold can a medium get? (Thanks Lexus)