Category Archives: Aliens and uncharted planets

Population of Non-Idiots: 1

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

Here is the paradox about Granville Island: When I am driving on Granville Island, the pedestrians turn into idiots. They walk down the middle of roadways oblivious to the fact that IT’S A ROADWAY FOR GOD’S SAKE! They cross from one … Continue reading →

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nO(c)-dough-ber

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

Well, I figured the equinox was as good a time as any to do it. My big public announcement (to keep myself honest) is that I am going to go a month without dough. I might even try to make it … Continue reading →

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Perception and Reality

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

There is an art, it says, or rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss. ~ Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Just another little brain twister … Continue reading →

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I’m being Goggled

Posted on September 14, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

Earlier this week, a friend emailed me to say “I’m having trouble Goggling you” which I thought was an hilarious typo. Turns out it was just a precursor of things to come. Back in June I wrote a post about muppets representing … Continue reading →

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Tapping into Pleasure

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

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

Posted on September 9, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

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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Fast ForWord Musings

Posted on August 27, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

So, I went to a seminar by Dr. Steve Miller yesterday. Dr. Miller is a co-founder and Vice President of Scientific Learning Corporation which is the developer of Fast ForWord. Really fascinating stuff. It’s interesting to see what happens to the energy … Continue reading →

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Content-Free Post

Posted on August 23, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

Have you noticed that the organic movement is very much defined by what it is not? Very soon, I fully expect to buy an organic apple and have the following information on the sticker (the sticker that’s two microns bigger than an … Continue reading →

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Commas don’t, kill the message but sure, can make it harder, to understand

Posted on August 3, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

Seen on the tailgate of a Chevy Blazer: Guns Kill People, Like Spoons Made Rosie O’Donnell Fat! This is not a post about pro or con guns (although I will note that yes, people kill people, but it is EASIER … Continue reading →

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Disneyland!

Posted on July 26, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

So, I’m writing a quick post in the Business Centre of the Crowne Plaza, Anaheim Resort. Very nice hotel btw, I did good. Day 1, July 24: Getting here.  Had to get up a 4am in the frickin’ morning to … Continue reading →

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