Things are looking all right, for me
I don't know about the rest of the planet, though.London is burning from violence. The Earth's climate continues to change and effect every weather pattern on our globe. Wars continue,…
personal
pupdate and where i’ve been
This week is the annual Mom Visit, which I greatly look forward to. I have a special surprise planned, but just in case my mom is peeking in, it will…
the only good bargaining is collective bargaining
From time to time, I sell things on Craigslist and Kijiji. I've given away scads of things on Freecycle, including, when we were packing up to move to Canada, a…
trials of a student librarian: i can shelve
I passed the page test!I think it was a bit easier than I was led to believe. On the phone, I was told the test had to be completed in…
Heat Wave Over! And my book is…
I’m a new woman! The heat took its toll. The only way I could tell the difference between a hot flash and hot air was that I needed 2 ice…
Neskie Manuel: RIP
Neskie Manuel was found dead before the end of June, about the river near where he'd disappeared. I've been avoiding writing about this, as I've been too sad to comment.But…
we like lists: list # 10: six things going on with me
Remember we like lists?? It's been a long time! This list will answer the burning question: What's up? What's happening in your life? Doing anything interesting? Enjoying doing something mundane?…
I have seen the future of Canada’s working class
It is Vancouver's East Hastings street.I left Salmon Arm, over a month ago, and arrived here, in rags and tatters.How can I describe Skid Row? Take an average man, get…
Today at the Beach
Rare and perfect summer weather–sunny and 26 (79)–lured me to the beach with M & H. We waded in the water; we collected rocks, just a handful of small ones…
pupdate: mississauga squirrels continue to rejoice
We've just returned from our consult with an orthopedic specialist at the OVC in Guelph. Tal has been doing so well, she seems so improved, that I think many people…
trials of a student librarian: in which i confess to practicing my alphabet
In addition to writing a large portion of the final report for the "Private Eyes" research project, I've been stressing over something else - something I decided not to share,…
at the break
As we baseball fans say, we are "at the break". The All Star Break begins today: three days without real baseball, plus this year an extra day off for our…
Heat and Books
A high today of 33 (91.4F) with humidex that will be in the 40′s (100′s). So although I thought that I would be blogging up a storm after I handed…
personal update, freakout, apology, open thread
I have been asked to write the final report for my portion of the research project that I've been working on this summer. There's a strict deadline - the grant…
pupdate: good news for squirrels
My poor little Bo! Earlier this week, Tala wasn't able to put any weight on her right hind leg. I suspected a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament, i.e., main knee…
Done! And What I’ve Learned About Writing
The revision is back with my intelligent and meticulous editor. She’ll be reading through it and there may still be some tweaking to do, as well as the copy-edit, but…
thank you, new york!!! marriage equality comes to my home state
New York State, thank you for doing the right thing! Forty-two years after Stonewall, same-sex couples have the legal right to marry in New York State. Whoo-hoo!New York is the…
Nearly Done
I’ve gone through all my editors’ notes and made all the changes–and have started one more run through to make sure I like what I did. I will surface soon–though…
watching the watchers: ipsi research day today
The project I've been working on - my summer position as a research assistant - is in the spotlight today, as two of the IPSI research teams give a public…
gardenette update
My little garden-ette is going gangbusters. Originally: The rose bush is to Cody's right. Then: Then: Here you can see how pathetic the rose bush had become. And now: