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.

I Like Your Hair—Parenting on the Edge

Posted on January 19, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

I have a difficult three-year old. He’s been difficult since around 18 months. And I don’t mean like won’t eat his peas difficult. I mean screaming, biting, hitting, kicking, tantrums that blow your hair back like one of those speaker … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to Traffic Reporters

Posted on January 17, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

Dear Traffic Reporters: I am a busy woman and I have too much noise in my life. So, when I’m driving I want quiet time. But I also need to listen to the traffic report to make sure I’m not … Continue reading →

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Parenting Awards

Posted on January 16, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

I said in my last blog post that I wouldn’t win any parenting awards. Well, of COURSE I can’t win any parenting awards.  There ARE no parenting awards.  Think about that. NO parenting awards. It’s just not right. Not right … Continue reading →

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Kids–Beloved or Ballast

Posted on January 14, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

Last weekend saw all the big Christmas tree chipping events around town. We were en route to taking ours to the local high school when I saw the following scenario: a red-necked yahoo (I may be characterizing a little) in … Continue reading →

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More Signs of the Times

Posted on January 7, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

Saw the following sign at a food court:   To help us serve you better, please return your dishes here   You’re going to serve me better if I return my dishes to your counter? How is that serving me … Continue reading →

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Sign of the Times

Posted on January 4, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

So, as I’m waiting for the light to turn green, I see this sign posted on the back of a road sign:   Self-Defense Dog Training Stop Smoking. Only one lesson needed. Call: ###-###-#### This is a case of trying … Continue reading →

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Dens of health

Posted on December 29, 2007 by Tentative Equinox North

Why is it that physiotherapists’ offices (all of them, I’ve never seen one that’s different) look like a dominatrix’s den of inequity with tastes that run to dusty rose?  Seriously.  There’s all these beds with truss-like equipment up the wazoo … Continue reading →

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A Little Less Magic

Posted on December 27, 2007 by Tentative Equinox North

My daughter has a little less magic in her life. She’s learned the bitter truth about Santa Claus. She did some good detective work I have to say. She’s had her suspicions for awhile, but I’ve always managed to change … Continue reading →

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