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About Tentative Equinox North

Theatremaker, Homemaker, Thoughtmaker. Great hair, Probably looking forward to my next nap.

Tapping into Pleasure

Look what I bought yesterday… Yep, I bought some sneaker-type Capezio tap shoes. Got them on a clearance special from Dancecraft. Aren’t they cool? Plus, the added bonus of being easy on my wide, high-arched feet. I might even be able … Continue reading

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Nut-Free Zone

Be warned. This is an R-rated post. Mom, you can just avert your eyes, or have Sarah read you the funny bits. As I was getting a coffee at the public market I noticed a vendor selling nuts and chocolate. … Continue reading

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In which Georgia lets me down

Yesterday, this was what Georgia Nicols told me the universe had in store for me: Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) People will view you with admiration today. Some aspects of your life are suddenly more public, and they throw you in … Continue reading

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Jump! JUMP for the Math!

For the last 3 days I have watched in growing astonishment as my LD, ADHD, Aspergers daughter has completed multiple pages of…wait for it…MATH WORKSHEETS–fractions no less–with focus, attention and understanding. The work has been tidy and she’s completed it … Continue reading

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What’s that word I’m looking for? Oh yeah…

As I’m getting ready for work today, Griffin stops by, apparently to appraise how well I’ve put myself together. This is his take: Mom, your hair looks…(pause while he appears to search for the right word)…weird. Excellent, because that’s the look … Continue reading

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What kind of a dog do you think I am?

I took the four-year-old child and the two-year-old dog to the park today. I think my dog isn’t getting out enough, because I swear to you, this is what my dog communicated non-verbally both times a dog came over to … Continue reading

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Summer Accomplishments

My sister wrote a lovely, humourous, and thought-provoking post on the bittersweet ending of summer. And that made me want to write my own list. (But go view hers first)  This summer we accomplished: 1) Our first bona fide vacation with … Continue reading

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A little housekeeping

Just wanted to let y’all know that I spent some (read: way too much) time doing a little tinkering on the website today. So, if you’re on subscription, do stop by the actual site and check out the newly updated sidebar … Continue reading

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Ode to Light

Read the previous entry and then watch this. It will all make sense.      I feel better already.

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Let there be light

So, Griffin has a new phase. I’m calling it the “Let there be light” phase. He walks around the entire 2200 sq. foot house and turns on EVERY SINGLE LIGHT. Kitchen, dining room, living room, bedrooms, bathrooms, hallways, porch, office, laundry … Continue reading

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