Here is the answer to last week’s witticism #23:

Question: Why did the struggling author not cross the road?

Answer: He was at a dead end!

Wistfully, the Weird Writer’s Weekly Weak Witticism has wheezed its woebegone end.

Thanks to everyone who crossed the road on this journey and especially to those who submitted answers.

Now, watch for Canada 150, starting soon, a celebration of the country from coast-to-coast-to coast with excerpts from Roaming The Big Land: Flavours of Canada about every province and territory. There will also be images posted from our journeys, reflecting the distinct character of every region.

Winner of the Gourmand World Cookbook Award, 2011, in the category of culinary travel. Available from: www.penumbrapress.com.