Category Archives: Aliens and uncharted planets

Star Trek Epiphany

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Tentative Equinox North

Today is the still awkwardly-named Discussion of Trinity of Brain Issues (Learning Disabilities, ADHD and Aspergers) and the Treatment Thereof Tuesday. DTBITTT. I don’t know that my day should sound like a raspberry. Maybe for the time being we could … Continue reading →

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This post! Now Collectible!

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Tentative Equinox North

My son brought home his School Supply Order Form yesterday. Never mind that he received it several days ago and only gave it to me the afternoon of the due date. Just never mind. I’m letting it go, and I think … Continue reading →

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Anthropology of the School Concert

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Tentative Equinox North

I attended the school’s variety show yesterday. I LOVE school concerts. I love the earnestness, the nervousness, the vulnerability. It makes me cry when the school band plays a song together. It’s an amazing accomplishment really to be playing a song … Continue reading →

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And while we’re on the subject of driving…

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Tentative Equinox North

I have a few choice words for a few of you, if you can read, and I highly doubt that, but it needs to be said anyway: If you drive a big-ass truck, you DO NOT qualify to park in … Continue reading →

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And to think that I saw it on 6th Avenue

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Tentative Equinox North

Driving down 6th Avenue around Cambie and that godawful mess created by the construction of the Canada Line, a black limousine catches my eye. It’s driving in the fast lane–slowly. Very slowly. As I get closer, the reason for it’s leisurely pace becomes apparent. There is … Continue reading →

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Applied Kinesiology — Woo woo or Real?

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Tentative Equinox North

I’ve been going to a naturopath off and on for a few years, mostly off. But, since my mother got breast cancer, I decided it was time to see this thing through. You see I’m overweight. Something shifted when I had … Continue reading →

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Please, Discipline your Elders

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Tentative Equinox North

In which a 60-something’s behaviour astonishes me. Continue reading →

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Another moment of clarity

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Tentative Equinox North

See why I will not be investing in a fancy flat screen computer monitor any time soon. Continue reading →

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Caption Contest! A prize and everything…

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Tentative Equinox North

Caption contest! Winner gets a $10 gift card to Starbucks (or Tim Hortons if you’re Canadian — it’s ‘Roll up the Rim to Win’ time) Continue reading →

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RMR: Canada explained

Posted on February 14, 2009 by Tentative Equinox North

For my vast audience of American and otherwise countried readers, a quick and hilarious rundown on how the democracy of Canada works (although apparently Canadians can benefit from a quick refresher too). From our national treasure, Rick Mercer:     … Continue reading →

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