Category Archives: Observatory

Winter Solstice Philosophy

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

Someone got directed to my site using “winter solstice philosophy” as their search string. Sometimes I’m baffled by what Google thinks I have answers to. But, Google, since you’ve put your faith in me, I gave it a little bit of thought. … Continue reading →

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More than a Mechanic

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

I had to visit my mechanic the other day (it’s becoming an all-too-regular occurrence unfortunately). I have two regular mechanics, one out by my work and one close to where we live. This was the close-to-where-we-live mechanic–a real salt of … Continue reading →

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Squished!

Posted on December 14, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

So, I got squished yesterday. Yes, it was time for the annual mammogram. And in keeping with Rocks in my Dryer, I now have the opportunity to use the word ‘squish’ and all its derivates (squished, squishes, squisher, metasquish, squishy, … Continue reading →

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Dear? Didn’t you hear me? Honey? I’m talking to you.

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

I just have share with the world the Griffin-speak from last week…even though a lot of you reading this will have actually been there, I think there should be a record for the sake of his future relationships. First, a little context. … Continue reading →

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Meh? Really?

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

Do you think we should really be so excited about the word ‘meh‘? I mean, doesn’t anyone else find it just a little ironic that there’s all this fuss and bother about a word that signifies indifference? It’s really a rags … Continue reading →

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Pre-Celebrity Sightings–Up Close and Personal

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

Today, is my good friend Bill’s birthday. In his honour, I would like to share a story that pretty much captures what life is like when you have Bill as a friend.   In addition to a bunch of legitimate celebrity sightings, … Continue reading →

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Thought for the day

Posted on November 21, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

I think it’s time to switch the signs advertising gas prices to a ticker model rather than the customary static signage. Wouldn’t that be more fun? I’ve noticed in recent months that every time I drive by a gas station that it’s … Continue reading →

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I hate it when I snort

Posted on November 19, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

Has anyone else out there discovered this website? It’s frequently charming, and funny, and today’s post made me snort. Yes, snort. Sometimes when something just tickles my funny bone in a weird way, I start off with a regular sounding laugh, … Continue reading →

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Goal Tracking

Posted on November 17, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

I found an online goal tracking program that I’m very excited about. Am I the last person on earth to discover this? http://www.joesgoals.com/index.cfm I’ve been doing “The Coach Approach” at my gym, which is designed for people (like probably 90% of … Continue reading →

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Fast ForWord: Proof!

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

Last week, I got the brilliant idea to get my daughter’s working memory and processing speed re-tested in order to see if there was any empirical evidence to back up our anecdotal observations that Fast ForWord has helped her cognitive … Continue reading →

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