Category Archives: Sun

What’s that word I’m looking for? Oh yeah…

Posted on September 4, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

As I’m getting ready for work today, Griffin stops by, apparently to appraise how well I’ve put myself together. This is his take: Mom, your hair looks…(pause while he appears to search for the right word)…weird. Excellent, because that’s the look … Continue reading →

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What kind of a dog do you think I am?

Posted on September 2, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

I took the four-year-old child and the two-year-old dog to the park today. I think my dog isn’t getting out enough, because I swear to you, this is what my dog communicated non-verbally both times a dog came over to … Continue reading →

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Summer Accomplishments

Posted on September 1, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

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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Ode to Light

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

Read the previous entry and then watch this. It will all make sense.      I feel better already.

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Let there be light

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

So, Griffin has a new phase. I’m calling it the “Let there be light” phase. He walks around the entire 2200 sq. foot house and turns on EVERY SINGLE LIGHT. Kitchen, dining room, living room, bedrooms, bathrooms, hallways, porch, office, laundry … Continue reading →

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Don’t you just love it when…

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

the sun bursts through the clouds. last minute plans come through. the coffee’s ready. your kids exceed your expectations. its finally in stock. you’re inspired or, better yet, inspiring. someone makes you laugh yourself silly. that tabletop is clear. someone … Continue reading →

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Turtle-talking with Crush

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

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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When phrases de-volve

Posted on August 24, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

When did Thinking outside of the box become Thinking out of the box ??? I’m just saying that those two statements mean very different things. One’s a paradigm shift and the other’s pre-fab thinking. One is invention and cracking the cosmic egg. The other is … 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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Rajaton

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

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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