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I have a blog and I’m not afraid to use it

I turned a corner somewhere. Crossed a line. Went through a doorway. And I’m not sure it’s a good corner/line/doorway. I hate 20-somethings. I no longer keep quiet when something pisses me off. I’m scaring the 20-somethings when they do something … Continue reading

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Have you seen SunSilk Hairapy Anti-Poof 24/7 Hair Creme?

If my life wasn’t complicated enough, it seems it’s getting harder and harder to find SunSilk Hairapy Anti-Poof 24/7 Hair Creme. I was at Shopper’s Drug Mart the other day (to fill a prescription thank you), home of the nefarious … Continue reading

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I’ve Been Hosed

In which Shoppers Drug Mart screws me over with their new house brand overpackaged pantyhose. Continue reading

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This post! Now Collectible!

My son brought home his School Supply Order Form yesterday. Never mind that he received it several days ago and only gave it to me the afternoon of the due date. Just never mind. I’m letting it go, and I think … Continue reading

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This just in — Proofreading is Impotant

So, I found myself at a temporary page in the Minsitry of Education’s website. Did you catch that typo? Let me emphasize…the Ministry of Education‘s website. <sigh>Boggles the mind really. Although I can’t say I’m truly surprised, considering some of the … Continue reading

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Wrench-throwin’ Season

Every year I believe that my yearly brochure will come together easily and quickly. I believe I will have illustrations at my fingertips, sparkling show copy will virtually write itself, I will know what logos need to be included and … Continue reading

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Best Tim Hortons Drive-Thru

In which I reveal where the best Tim Hortons drive-thru is and wonder what makes it so. Continue reading

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Dilbert 2.0

A quick review of Dilbert 2.0, plus a bonus flight of fancy about a Dilbert Signal (kind of like a Bat Signal, but different). Continue reading

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This just out–You can’t ride a vacuum to Heaven. Even a cordless.

In which I skewer a vacuum cleaner’s marketing campaign and discover that I might love James Dyson. Continue reading

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Truth in Titles

Our X-Box 360 needs to be sent to the mothership for repairs. It’s got a severe case of the lockjaw, poor thing. It either can’t or won’t open its maw to receive or discharge the feeding discs (okay, the games, if you … Continue reading

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