Tag Archives: writing

Goals? Where? RUN!

Posted on October 19, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

So, of course it makes sense that I should declare my intent to write prolifically and then fail to post anything for nearly a week. Because that’s what I do. I set myself a goal and then run pell mell in the … Continue reading →

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I’m in!

Posted on October 13, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

I’m taking the plunge. I’m going to participate in National Novel Writing Month in November. I’ve been wanting to do it for a while, and then a couple of blogs I stalk read are also participating, so I felt it was … Continue reading →

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Over-used Words are Devastated by Tragic Turn of Events

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

There was a news piece a few weeks ago that got me to thinking. The news piece in brief: A puppy was shot by a hunter. The hunter turned himself in, but claims it was accidental. Whenever this story came up on the … Continue reading →

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Nut-Free Zone

Posted on September 9, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

Be warned. This is an R-rated post. Mom, you can just avert your eyes, or have Sarah read you the funny bits. As I was getting a coffee at the public market I noticed a vendor selling nuts and chocolate. … Continue reading →

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Commas don’t, kill the message but sure, can make it harder, to understand

Posted on August 3, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

Seen on the tailgate of a Chevy Blazer: Guns Kill People, Like Spoons Made Rosie O’Donnell Fat! This is not a post about pro or con guns (although I will note that yes, people kill people, but it is EASIER … Continue reading →

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Stranger Than Fiction–10 Ways I Love Thee

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

If you’re a regular reader, you might by now have guessed that, for the most part, I’m not really what they call an “early-adopter.” That’s why you will see reviews of things that are long since yesterday’s news. But I don’t … Continue reading →

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Red Pen Rebel

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

April 10th is my good friend Michaeleen’s birthday. She was killed in a car accident almost 20 years ago, but I still miss her. We became friends in Grade 3, and remained good friends up until her death at the … Continue reading →

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Yiddish Policemen’s Union

Posted on March 22, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

I finished reading The Yiddish Policemen’s Union by Michael Chabon this week. Wow. What a weird ride. I usually polish off my books in about 2-3 days. This took me three weeks. So, it was not what you might call … Continue reading →

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My List O’ Tears

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

Be warned. This entry contains spoilers. I’ve been thinking about the things in life that are so beautiful they bring us to tears. I don’t mean things that are sad necessarily, but those things that make us cry just from their … Continue reading →

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Of Blogging

Posted on January 22, 2008 by Tentative Equinox North

Since I’ve been blogging, one glorious month, I’ve actually been reading other blogs. And, as the general wisdom holds, most of them are indeed crap. But, and this surprised me, lots are really good. Imaginative. Cute turns of phrase. Observant. … Continue reading →

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