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About Tentative Equinox North

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

Wow! That IS more efficient!

Posted on July 3, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

Warning: content that only a mother could love. If you’re squeamish, STOP READING. I said STOP! All right. But don’t say I didn’t warn you. Griffin, the 4-year-old, woke up in the middle of the night (the reasons for that … Continue reading →

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Wouldn’t you like to be a muppet too?

Posted on June 29, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

If I were a muppet, I would be Beaker. I’m not saying that would be my choice, I’m just saying if I were to fall through an Enchanted-esque magical hole and re-surface on the other side in some kind of … Continue reading →

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Should I feel guilty if they’re not?

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

Seen on sign: ARE YOUR SUMMER TOYS INSUPED? I don’t know what that is, but I think I should get on that. Maybe I need to insupe our wading pool and the slip and slide. I’m not sure why, but it … Continue reading →

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Fred the Great

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

It would seem that Griffin has an imaginary friend. His name is Fred. Today I witnessed an entire argument with this imaginary friend who was holding Griffin’s arm so that he couldn’t drive his trike in a straight line. I … Continue reading →

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Griffin turns 4

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

4 years ago we sent out the following announcement: Christina and Lloyd are pleased to announce the birth of our third child — a son — Griffin Arthur Peter, on Tuesday June 22nd at 3:24pm.  Griffin was 8lbs, 4 oz and measured … Continue reading →

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Happy Solstice

Posted on June 22, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

The sun is almost set at 10 pm on June 21, 2008. It actually was still quite light outside. Happy solstice everyone. And now we start the slow walk back to the equinox.

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Diagnosed vs Undiagnosed

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

I chanced upon an old friend a couple of weeks ago. I mean we know each other from a ways back, not that either he (or I) are old. He, (too bad for him come to think about it), asked how my … Continue reading →

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High in Fibre

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

Another good one from my Griffin-man. Two good stories in less than 24 hours–this kid is a gold-mine! I must back up a little to give some context. Yesterday, we worked on some colouring pages. He was so pleased with … Continue reading →

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Easy Riders

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

I walked with Griffin to the park yesterday while he proudly rode his red tricycle. He’s getting quite good at getting around on his wheels. He probably triked over a mile on this little expedition. “I know, I so strong.” … Continue reading →

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Introducing…

Posted on June 17, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

The other half of Tentative Equinox–Tentative Equinox South I expect great funniness and amazing observations and insights from TES. I have been enjoying them since 1992 and I can’t wait to see what she will share with the world at … Continue reading →

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