Category Archives: summer solstice

Taking the Measure

It’s taken me a year, but I’ve lost 17.6 pounds. I still have a ways to go. But I thought it might be time to take stock because the weight itself doesn’t take the full measure of the change in me: … Continue reading

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Happy Second Half of the Year!

Greetings my sweet little bjournal. I know. I know! It’s been ages. I know. I’m sorry. No need for yelling. Yes, I still love you. Yes, I’ve missed you. I know I’ve been neglectful of all the stuff half formed in my mind that wanted … Continue reading

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The Studio — The Reclamation Project

So, I’ve made a discovery… I might be addicted to faux finishes. In another life, I could have been Debbie Travis. I used get up at a ridiculously early hour on Saturdays to both watch and videotape her show The Painted House. I … Continue reading

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Summertime — the time for therapy

Today is the Discussion of Trinity of Brain Issues (Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and Aspergers) and the Treatment Thereof Tuesday (DTBITTT) or in short form Tuesday BITs. Erika dropped in a while back to ask for a little more guidance about … Continue reading

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The Way of the Brochure — Journey’s End

WAHOOOOOOO!!!!! My brochure is finally triple proofed and that ain’t no drink although it should be because I’m drunk on the realization that that brochure which went through 18 drafts and that ain’t no drinking game is finally, after almost … Continue reading

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Summer Accomplishments

My sister wrote a lovely, humourous, and thought-provoking post on the bittersweet ending of summer. And that made me want to write my own list. (But go view hers first)  This summer we accomplished: 1) Our first bona fide vacation with … Continue reading

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Turtle-talking with Crush

I so totally love Crush. He’s like one of my parenting role-models (and my only fictional, cartoon, anthropomorphized one). So, I was very excited to find the show Turtle Talk with Crush at California Adventure. It turned out to be one of the more amazing … Continue reading

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Rajaton

I had a perfect evening on Wednesday. My friend (and voice teacher) and I went to see the Finnish a capella ensemble Rajaton perform at the Festival Vancouver. First, we went to the Shaughnessy Restaurant at Van Dusen Gardens. We sat … Continue reading

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Summer Love

I think I’m having a summer fling with a television show. Well, who knows if this is just summer love. Maybe this love affair will last into the next season. But if it’s just for the summer I guess that’s … Continue reading

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Things I Learned on Vacation

Things I learned on vacation: 1) LAX is a frustrating airport to navigate. Signage is very poor and confusing, often having seemingly contradictory instructions, or simply do not include the option you’re looking for. For instance, the Air Canada check-in … Continue reading

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