Author Archives: Tentative Equinox North

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About Tentative Equinox North

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

Stranger Than Fiction–10 Ways I Love Thee

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

If you’re a regular reader, you might by now have guessed that, for the most part, I’m not really what they call an “early-adopter.” That’s why you will see reviews of things that are long since yesterday’s news. But I don’t … Continue reading →

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Poem to a Teenager – by Issa Light

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

I just had to share with y’all this beautiful poem by Issa Light (formerly Jane Siberry). She is such a great artist and everyone should run to her site, myspace page and be patrons of her art by buying stuff from her Pay … Continue reading →

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Red Pen Rebel

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

April 10th is my good friend Michaeleen’s birthday. She was killed in a car accident almost 20 years ago, but I still miss her. We became friends in Grade 3, and remained good friends up until her death at the … Continue reading →

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Because I Can

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

This weekend marked a momentous occasion–the potty chair was removed from the bathroom. Yep, that’s right. We are officially done with the toilet training and the three-year-old is now big enough and competent enough to use a toilet just like … Continue reading →

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Tentatively X-Rated

Posted on April 8, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

Why do you visit me here? Is it to find out what cute things my kids are saying? Do you expect to get some pithy observations that probably have already been made by other people in more observant and humourous … Continue reading →

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Son and seagulls

Posted on April 3, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

I took my two oldest children to Granville Island last week. I had to get ready for the trade show and I figured they could hang out while I gathered what I needed. Our first stop was of course Laurelle’s Deli … Continue reading →

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Trade Show Report

Posted on April 2, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

I’m back. My feet still hurt. I think I managed to do some selling, but you know nothing’s certain until people sign on that dotted line, so this week is all about the follow-up. Whatever. Like you want to know … Continue reading →

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Partial Eclipse of the Blog

Posted on March 28, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

I am at a trade show for the next few days, so there will be no time to post for me. Although I’m sure I will amuse myself by writing posts in my head, during those long hours. My feet already hurt. … Continue reading →

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World Theatre Day Message

Posted on March 27, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

International Message by Robert Lepage  There are a number of hypotheses on the origins of theatre but the one I find the most thought-provoking takes the form of a fable: One night, at the dawn of time, a group of … Continue reading →

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All by myself

Posted on March 26, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

I got stuck getting into my sports bra yesterday. There I was stranded, half way in, half way out, arms flailing uselessly like some as-yet-undiscovered anemone. And of course, it is at this inopportune moment when in walks the 3-year-old. He pauses … Continue reading →

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