Man, I am just itching to use one of these forms in real life:
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Monday, August 24, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
A Zombie's Worst Enemy: Canadian Math Geeks - World News Briefs | Newser
Oh crap... Somehow I always knew that my lifelong fear/hatred/inepitude towards math would come around and bite me in the butt. Now I find out that math is a potent anti-zombie weapon.
I can always hide... Anyone have can opener?
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(Click on the link below for more info.)
A Zombie's Worst Enemy: Canadian Math Geeks - World News Briefs | Newser
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I can always hide... Anyone have can opener?
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(Click on the link below for more info.)
A Zombie's Worst Enemy: Canadian Math Geeks - World News Briefs | Newser
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Decorum takes a holiday in the health-care debate
This is an interesting debate that goes to the very essence of the competing poles of American individualism and collectivism (traditionally not the stronger of the two).
I've reda in the past that the birth of full medicare in our country (Canada) was full of strife as well.
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Decorum takes a holiday in the health-care debate
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Sunday, August 16, 2009
Camp Day '09
Our daughter, Action Girl (age 8.5) is off to camp this afternoon. She's going to a church-run camp (not our church). She couldn't get more excited if you paid her. Her camp is until next Friday and promises to be fun-filled and busy. Her best friend (who is also not affiliated with the church that runs the camp) is going to be one of her cabin mates.
I have checked in with her a few times and she doesn't seem to be the least bit nervous and I know that she'll be fine (better than that, actually). Its a nice time to think about my own camp experiences and this may explain why I'm a little more anxious than she.
CUB CAMP (or maybe it was Beavers): Age 6 or 7 or 8- One or maybe two nights. Fun but very homesick.
SCOUT CAMP: Winter and summer. Very fun. One summer was a whole computer and sports camp week (very leading edge for 1984). Sports were fun- an unusual thing in my life.
FIRST YEAR CADET CAMP: (Age 13) Two weeks and fun. Not a lot of friends- I was pretty shy and awkward. First full slow dance with a girl!!
CADET BAND CAMP: (Age 14) Again very shy and not a lot of friends, but a great six weeks spent learning and playing music. Highlights: Big guy from Whitney Pier steps on my trumpet and our course prom.
CADET SENIOR LEADERS COURSE: (Age 15) Not a walk in the park. More friends, though. Tough national boot camp-ish leadership course. Very homesick for six weeks. Win course award for most improved cadet (tied to rocky start).
CADET GLIDER PILOT TRAINING: (Age 16) The big one. The best seven weeks of my life up until that point. Good friends, cute girls (not mutually exclusive). I am an awful pilot, but take on some leadership within my flight (group of cadets) and win a course award.
INTERNATIONAL CADET EXCHANGE: (Age 17) I get a chance to go to England and Scotland for two weeks. I had a wonderful time. The group was a little clique-y but I have a number of good friends.
STAFF CADET, CADET CAMP: (Age 18) I didn't actually go to this one but was accepted for a summer of employment with the regional cadet camp (where I went to the two-week and band camps). This was a very interesting crossroads in my life. If I had gone to this 8-9 weeks of well-paid employment I wouldn't have got the job I actually had that summer at the student union. That job leads to a six year period of my life engrossed in the student movement that shapes my career choices and opens doors I have since entered.
Memories,
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I have checked in with her a few times and she doesn't seem to be the least bit nervous and I know that she'll be fine (better than that, actually). Its a nice time to think about my own camp experiences and this may explain why I'm a little more anxious than she.
CUB CAMP (or maybe it was Beavers): Age 6 or 7 or 8- One or maybe two nights. Fun but very homesick.
SCOUT CAMP: Winter and summer. Very fun. One summer was a whole computer and sports camp week (very leading edge for 1984). Sports were fun- an unusual thing in my life.
FIRST YEAR CADET CAMP: (Age 13) Two weeks and fun. Not a lot of friends- I was pretty shy and awkward. First full slow dance with a girl!!
CADET BAND CAMP: (Age 14) Again very shy and not a lot of friends, but a great six weeks spent learning and playing music. Highlights: Big guy from Whitney Pier steps on my trumpet and our course prom.
CADET SENIOR LEADERS COURSE: (Age 15) Not a walk in the park. More friends, though. Tough national boot camp-ish leadership course. Very homesick for six weeks. Win course award for most improved cadet (tied to rocky start).
CADET GLIDER PILOT TRAINING: (Age 16) The big one. The best seven weeks of my life up until that point. Good friends, cute girls (not mutually exclusive). I am an awful pilot, but take on some leadership within my flight (group of cadets) and win a course award.
INTERNATIONAL CADET EXCHANGE: (Age 17) I get a chance to go to England and Scotland for two weeks. I had a wonderful time. The group was a little clique-y but I have a number of good friends.
STAFF CADET, CADET CAMP: (Age 18) I didn't actually go to this one but was accepted for a summer of employment with the regional cadet camp (where I went to the two-week and band camps). This was a very interesting crossroads in my life. If I had gone to this 8-9 weeks of well-paid employment I wouldn't have got the job I actually had that summer at the student union. That job leads to a six year period of my life engrossed in the student movement that shapes my career choices and opens doors I have since entered.
Memories,
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"Flash Forward" New Sci-fi Show this Fall on ABC
This could be interesting, if it doesn't get too melodramatic.
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Tired...
Alright- don't read too much into this, but I'm tired of worrying about work as soon as I wake up on a Sunday morning. No big deal, I'm just tired of it. There's a number of things tat I'm really far behind on and somedays I don't feel like I'll ever get "caught up."
Hmmmmmmm,
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Hmmmmmmm,
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Saturday, August 15, 2009
HIMYM scoop: The Mother will be in the first episode... somewhere - TCA Report
My favourite comedy on TV is "How I Met Your Mother." Its smart and witty, but it doesn't take itself too seriously. Here's some news about the season premiere:
HIMYM scoop: The Mother will be in the first episode... somewhere - TCA Report
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Friday, August 14, 2009
When did she get so grown-up?
A few minutes ago, Action Girl (age 8) recieved a call from a school mate who is an acquaintance. They had been in each other's class a full year ago. They had bumped into each other at the beach last night.
The reason I'm mentioning this is becasue I was struck, really knocked out, by how mature she was on the phone. Polite, sure... but social and genuine. She ended the call with a very genuine- sounding "Well, thanks for calling!" It just sounded beyond her. Or, at least where I that she was.
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Wildlife Park, Marion Bridge
Emu, otter, cougar, and porcupine at a wildlife park at Marion Bridge. Oddly enough, I didn't get any pictures of the llama that spit in my face. Yep.they do that.
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Bald Eagle and Seals, Bras D'Or Lakes, Boat Tour
On our three hours tour of the Bras D'Or Lakes and the Bird Islands, we saw about 30 bald eagles and many seals- a morning well-spent!
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Mist on the Water
I realize some of you may have seen these pics on Facebook, but here are a couple of shots of the mist on the water. It was even prettier in person.
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Nova Scotia Trip Pic
Here's the Confederation. This is the third trip in three years that the girls have taken the ferry. The novelt has worn off the ferry, but they still really enjoy it.
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I'm Still Here!
We are having a very wonderful summer, despite my lack of posts (or perhaps because we're having such a great summer, I haven't been posting). The following are some pictures from our fantastic trip to Nova Scotia.
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Thursday, July 30, 2009
Aaah... 70's Memories
Like my friend Clueless in Cowtown, I'm following the blog Plaid Stallions. Its basically about 70's toys and kids culture. Woooow. I remember this stuff. Strongly..
Two items to point out in this one picture alone:
We have my partner's Sesame Street like this one, AND my parents still have my Adventure People Safari set (our girls play with it at their place).
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Monday, July 27, 2009
My Luck is Turning!!!
This was in my inbox this morning: Yaaay!
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in the British Online Sweepstake Promo held on 20th of July 2009.
You are to contact the events manager with Your Ticket Number
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are also advise to fill and submit the form below to the events
manager.
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Telephone:(+ 44) 704 5747 360
Congratulations once again.
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Last Post...
Just for the record, my last post was about work. For the record, I've made my decision (to stay put) and moved on (hopefully).
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Decisions...
This morning I finally figured out how to describe what it is I’ve been feeling lately. It’s something close to feeling like I’ve been running through mud whenever I try to make a decision about my life. It’s hard to move. It’s hard to actually get to the point where I make a decision.
Please don’t think that this means I’m suffering, or hurting or depressed. I’m fine; I just feel like it’s really difficult to make decisions of great consequence. That’s not to say that it isn’t upsetting. There have been a few decisions lately (mostly in my professional life) that I’ve really agonized over. It’s never reached the point of paralysis but sometimes it feels pretty darn close. Sometimes I wonder if it would make it to that point if I didn’t have other people depending on me. I’m not sure which fork in the road to take on this as a problem. On the right, I need to "man up" and just get on with it, stop reflecting and just decide on things. The left fork involves taking a serious, reflective look at why I get myself into these twists, turns, and quandaries.
Realistically I know I need to do both. Fear of making a wrong decision, a REALLY wrong decision, has to be a part of this.
I’ll write some more about this later.
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Please don’t think that this means I’m suffering, or hurting or depressed. I’m fine; I just feel like it’s really difficult to make decisions of great consequence. That’s not to say that it isn’t upsetting. There have been a few decisions lately (mostly in my professional life) that I’ve really agonized over. It’s never reached the point of paralysis but sometimes it feels pretty darn close. Sometimes I wonder if it would make it to that point if I didn’t have other people depending on me. I’m not sure which fork in the road to take on this as a problem. On the right, I need to "man up" and just get on with it, stop reflecting and just decide on things. The left fork involves taking a serious, reflective look at why I get myself into these twists, turns, and quandaries.
Realistically I know I need to do both. Fear of making a wrong decision, a REALLY wrong decision, has to be a part of this.
I’ll write some more about this later.
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Thursday, July 16, 2009
Soccer Update July 16, 2009
I couldn't be any any happier with our U-6 team this year. We won on Tuesday, not that we keep score ;-)
We've seen a sharp increase with the amount of passing and cooperative play among the players. The days of a player throwing the ball in from the sides and only throwing it far enough that he or she (yes, I once saw a girl do this, not just boys) can be the one to kick it down field after its thrown.
Super Girl (our daughter, age 5.5) has yet to score a goal but does get into the paly regualrly. She's still timid a lot of the time, but we're working on that. She is palying well and I let her know that often.
Action Girl (8.5 years) regularly gets a goal and seems to be on a strong team this year. She is liking soccer very much, although still perhaps seocnd to figure skating (which she is NOT doing over the summer). In August, after soccer finishes she is off to five days at a local children's camp, ALL ON HER OWN. We'll manage, but it is a big step.
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We've seen a sharp increase with the amount of passing and cooperative play among the players. The days of a player throwing the ball in from the sides and only throwing it far enough that he or she (yes, I once saw a girl do this, not just boys) can be the one to kick it down field after its thrown.
Super Girl (our daughter, age 5.5) has yet to score a goal but does get into the paly regualrly. She's still timid a lot of the time, but we're working on that. She is palying well and I let her know that often.
Action Girl (8.5 years) regularly gets a goal and seems to be on a strong team this year. She is liking soccer very much, although still perhaps seocnd to figure skating (which she is NOT doing over the summer). In August, after soccer finishes she is off to five days at a local children's camp, ALL ON HER OWN. We'll manage, but it is a big step.
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