Dad’s back at large
Out of hospital, back at home. With a couple more bottles of pills, two, possibly three appointments to line up and a whack of new gadgets – oxygen dispensing –…
life
Annular Solar Eclipse from Regina, Saskatchewan
I showed some of my neighbours the eclipse as I took photos, and here it is for those who missed it, or wanted to see it the easier/safer way (second…
Saw one of the deer tonight
The bigger one, the one without the white fur. Other fascinating observances:
Mallory’s first tent out and I’m missing it
Irene just called to tell me that Mallory and her friend C are tenting out in her backyard, after a delicious urban safari involving a bike ride and a trip…
Progress
In Grade 10 I read The Chrysalids, a John Wyndham science fiction that starts out describing an agrarian culture where they talk of God-like old people who could move the…
Eighteen degrees
That’s how cold the water was in the pool this evening. And still, Mallory and her friend C went for a brief swim, dunking their heads and all. Of course…
Andrew (Andy) Suknaski of Wood Mountain and Moose Jaw
Andy Suknaski, award winning poet and visual artist, has passed away at age 69. Andy was from my home town of Wood Mountain, and I have some memories of him…
Morning house extraction panic conversation
So I’m rushing to get out the door this morning. Mallory is already ready and is sitting in the chair in our bedroom, waiting for me.
Charter Night
Last night I spent a little time with some Liberals to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Ralph Goodale noted a few of the…
I really hope the Tori Stafford trial is over soon
So I can stop wincing at the sight of a news website. It’s the closest I’ve come to puking while reading a web page.
Field of galls
Feeling a little non-verbal these days. So here, have a picture. Not a great one, but it’ll have to do.
The cult of the illusion of choice
At the No Frills, the Corn Flakes were difficult to spot. The display was all messed up. There were twenty or so boxes scattered about with Best Before dates of…
Work Less for a Better Life and Better Job
The ongoing recession has left a lot of people fearful that they could lose their job any second, which is quite scary. As a result people are willing to work…
Wierd sky over Ottawa tonight
The rain threatened to drive the St. Patrick’s Day revellers in, but sadly held off. Crawling home from our treat night dinner at Carmen’s Veranda (excellent, by the way) The…
Put the slicks on today
It was a little chilly today. But the roads are clear of snow and relatively dry so there’s no point keeping the snow tires on. So out came the slicks.…
Crazy hair day
Irene really outdid herself here. Tremendous hair coloration acumen.
Killing the land line on March 21
Yes indeedy. After March 21 we’ll be a mere three phone household. We’re killing the land line and going to dry loop DSL. The land line has become increasingly useless…
Back to yoga class this eve
Oh my that was challenging. Leigh who teaches Tuesday evenings gives great instructions, has great energy and wit but I found this class quite challenging. Quite likely because it’s the…
Last ski lesson today
Mallory got her certificate, covered in stickers and stamps. Perfect for kids. She really does ski well. Irene and I put on our skate skis and slashed about the trails…
Hey, I’m #68!
Okay… it’s a special, obscure category. Arts and Architecture. Not even in the pop-up menu in iTunes. Of 184 top free books in Art and Architecture. Number 68 and number…