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Category Archives: Observatory
Warning: Your invisibility powers have worn off
I found myself on Skytrain the other day. I know it’s better for the planet and all, but I hate public transit. It’s exhausting being with a bunch of other people that I can’t stare at and don’t want to talk … Continue reading
What? Surely you don’t mean me?
In which I rant about the disconnect between what people say they believe and how they behave. I am exempted from this disconnect. Continue reading
Posted in Aliens and uncharted planets, Big Bang, Minor notes in the celestial chord, Observatory
Tagged culture, human behavior, Humor, rant, school
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Fast ForWord — Round Two
In which I make my kids do another round of Fast ForWord. Changes in the game. Updates on improvement in my kids that I believe to be related to Fast ForWord. Continue reading
Posted in Mothership, Observatory, Star Catalogue
Tagged ADHD, aspergers, autism, brain, Fast ForWord, kids, language, learning disabilities, neuroplasticity, observations, parenting, school
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Have you seen my glasses?
I search for my glasses and wonder if I have a personal Bermuda Triangle or perhaps a Gollum who is taking my stuff. Continue reading
Posted in Aliens and uncharted planets, Minor notes in the celestial chord, Observatory
Tagged Humor, irritations, life
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The Muddiness of Mud
For Christmas 1978 I received a 1979 Calendar. It was The Dennis Lee and Frank Newfeld Alligator Pie Calendar with delightful drawings (by Frank Newfeld) and an accompanying poem for each month (by Dennis Lee). Most of these poems I can still recite … Continue reading
Posted in Aliens and uncharted planets, Big Bang, Observatory, Star Catalogue
Tagged books, human behavior, life, philosophy, poetry, thoughts
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Strip-Mining
Watch this video: http://www.ted.com/talks/view/id/66 (it’s 20 minutes long, but it’s truly brilliant). Then read this article: http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Content?oid=503829 (and if you think the situation is different in Canada, for the most part you would be wrong.) You may also perform these tasks in … Continue reading
Posted in Big Bang, Gravity, Observatory
Tagged brain, business, creativity, culture, education, performing arts, science, thoughts
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Brain thinking thoughts about Brains
I’ve been thinking a lot about brains lately. It’s a side effect of having a child with brain issues. I’ve begun to wonder if the primary focus of brain training should primarily be to train the executive function. Because if … Continue reading
Posted in Mothership, Observatory, Twilight, Wonderment
Tagged ADHD, aspergers, autism, brain, Fast ForWord, kids, learning disabilities, neuroplasticity, parenting
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Why so tense Mom?
I sometimes have moments when everything becomes clear. I understand why my hair is going grey, why I suffer from tension headaches, and why there always needs to be beer in the fridge. This afternoon, I had one of those … Continue reading
Double-Click the Lab Rat
I have to remind myself upon occasion that being at the computer does not necessarily mean I’m also being effective. I’ve had this uncomfortable realization lately that after a certain amount of time that really, I’ve just become a lab rat, pressing a … Continue reading
Posted in Minor notes in the celestial chord, Observatory
Tagged electronics, neuroplasticity, observations, philosophy, random, technology, thoughts, work
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Tentative Equinox North
Tentative Equinox 