Category Archives: Observatory

Of Winter Melancholy

Posted on February 10, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

So tired. So very tired. I have no energy these days. My iron is fine. My cholesterol is fine. I’m working out 3 times a week (I’m doing 4 mile jog/walks, Yay for me). In general I’m not staying up … Continue reading →

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Granville Island Mondays

Posted on February 1, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

Thank God January is done. I am lucky enough to work on Granville Island and have done so for (this is hard to believe) 7 years now. I love Granville Island. It is one of my favourite places in the … Continue reading →

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Is nat guy dead?

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

So, we’re at church, and my three-year-old, looking up at the large Crucifix on the altar, asks in a rather loud voice: Is nat guy DEAD?   What do you say? Well, son that has been a matter of debate … Continue reading →

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Of Blogging

Posted on January 22, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

Since I’ve been blogging, one glorious month, I’ve actually been reading other blogs. And, as the general wisdom holds, most of them are indeed crap. But, and this surprised me, lots are really good. Imaginative. Cute turns of phrase. Observant. … Continue reading →

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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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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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