Friday, April 21, 2006
Shake my head...
Sitting in my favorite internet café, I just saw the oddest thing. Bemused, I can only shake my head and chuckle. Ok, so this Thing: An old Asian woman in sweat pants and a sweat shirt and old keds, running up the hill. She was really working it! The funny part is that she had a lit cigarette hanging out of the corner of her mouth.
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
I Won a Trip to the Bahamas!
Toiling away in front of my computer, my head full of numbers, my reaction was not quite as enthusisatic as the young man had anticipated when he broke the news to me.
"You have won the St. Patrick's Day Free Trip to the Bahamas Draw!" he jubilantly exclaimed.
"Oh, that's nice", I responded.
For the next half hour he proceeded to list all the things I had won, where I would go, and how many stars each hotel had. He even told me my prize included one other person. So, I could take my boyfriend (My who?).
All I had to do was to pay a 399$ promotional fee for each person going. And I could easily charge it right then and there to my Visa. I could even sell the trip afterwards if I decided not to go.
According to the Better Business Bureau, this is all legal. It is a way companies (such as this one Green-Blue Promotions) get rid of the last remaining seats on package tours. There is always 'just one more thing' to pay. For example, the plane ticket to Florida, from where the cruise was to depart was never mentioned. The taxi ride from the airport to the hotel. That extra night, between when the cruise docks in the Bahamas and when the free **** hotel picks up.
For the first time in my life I won something. And I turned it down.
"You have won the St. Patrick's Day Free Trip to the Bahamas Draw!" he jubilantly exclaimed.
"Oh, that's nice", I responded.
For the next half hour he proceeded to list all the things I had won, where I would go, and how many stars each hotel had. He even told me my prize included one other person. So, I could take my boyfriend (My who?).
All I had to do was to pay a 399$ promotional fee for each person going. And I could easily charge it right then and there to my Visa. I could even sell the trip afterwards if I decided not to go.
According to the Better Business Bureau, this is all legal. It is a way companies (such as this one Green-Blue Promotions) get rid of the last remaining seats on package tours. There is always 'just one more thing' to pay. For example, the plane ticket to Florida, from where the cruise was to depart was never mentioned. The taxi ride from the airport to the hotel. That extra night, between when the cruise docks in the Bahamas and when the free **** hotel picks up.
For the first time in my life I won something. And I turned it down.
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Ok, So You Want to Be a Political Leader
In the past month, Rick Mercer has posted the Liberal Leader's seat on ebay, offering training to the winner instead of free postage. Now Ashley MacIsaac seems to want in on the job too! Rita MacNeil anyone? How about Leonard Cohen or Alanis Morissette? What is your vote?
The following is courtesy of www.cbc.ca/news
Cape Breton's outlandish fiddler Ashley MacIsaac has expressed an interest in leading the federal Liberal Party.
Cape Breton fiddler Ashley MacIsaac, seen here in 2000, has announced his desire to run for the federal Liberal leadership
This week, MacIsaac, 31, insisted to various media outlets that he has been a lifelong Liberal and that his bid for the federal leadership is not another stunt.
"I know that I've courted a lot of press in the past for situations in my entertainment life," he said in an interview.
"I have for many years relied upon the sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll image to sell tickets. That's not what I plan on doing to sell my particular platform of what I think the Liberals need to do to move forward."
The bad-boy musician, who shot to fame with his 1995 album Hi, How Are You Today? and the hit song Sleepy Maggie, has developed a reputation for eccentric behaviour over the years.
In 1997, a kilt-clad MacIsaac ended a performance on Late Night with Conan O'Brien with a kick – revealing his lack of underwear.
More recently, MacIsaac has claimed he was planning to have a gay wedding in Alberta (no wedding was reported) and that he would run as an independent candidate for the federal government in Dartmouth, N.S. (he later withdrew his plans).
MacIsaac told the Canadian Press that his platform will include aboriginal and youth issues and strengthening ties with Quebec. He has also said that he will sell artwork he owns to finance his leadership bid.
While Liberal party officials declined comment on the fiddler's bid, Nova Scotia Premier Rodney MacDonald supported the idea as "quite interesting."
"We'll have to see if he goes for it," MacDonald told CP.
Best of Luck Mr. MacIsaac!
The following is courtesy of www.cbc.ca/news
Cape Breton's outlandish fiddler Ashley MacIsaac has expressed an interest in leading the federal Liberal Party.
Cape Breton fiddler Ashley MacIsaac, seen here in 2000, has announced his desire to run for the federal Liberal leadership
This week, MacIsaac, 31, insisted to various media outlets that he has been a lifelong Liberal and that his bid for the federal leadership is not another stunt.
"I know that I've courted a lot of press in the past for situations in my entertainment life," he said in an interview.
"I have for many years relied upon the sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll image to sell tickets. That's not what I plan on doing to sell my particular platform of what I think the Liberals need to do to move forward."
The bad-boy musician, who shot to fame with his 1995 album Hi, How Are You Today? and the hit song Sleepy Maggie, has developed a reputation for eccentric behaviour over the years.
In 1997, a kilt-clad MacIsaac ended a performance on Late Night with Conan O'Brien with a kick – revealing his lack of underwear.
More recently, MacIsaac has claimed he was planning to have a gay wedding in Alberta (no wedding was reported) and that he would run as an independent candidate for the federal government in Dartmouth, N.S. (he later withdrew his plans).
MacIsaac told the Canadian Press that his platform will include aboriginal and youth issues and strengthening ties with Quebec. He has also said that he will sell artwork he owns to finance his leadership bid.
While Liberal party officials declined comment on the fiddler's bid, Nova Scotia Premier Rodney MacDonald supported the idea as "quite interesting."
"We'll have to see if he goes for it," MacDonald told CP.
Best of Luck Mr. MacIsaac!
I wish you longevity!
Giant tortoise dies after a long, long life
Thu, 23 Mar 2006
www.cbc.ca
A giant tortoise, thought to be more than 250 years old, has died of liver failure in Calcutta, India.
Named Addwaitya, which means the One and Only in Bengali, he had a long and storied history that goes back to the early days of the British colonial empire.
Historical records show the giant tortoise was caught by British sailors in the Seychelles.
Historical records show he was caught by British sailors in the Seychelles Islands and carried to India where he was presented to Robert Clive, a rising star in the British East-India company. West Bengal Forest Minister Jogesh Barman said he spent many years on Clive's estate before he retired to the local zoo in Calcutta about 130 years ago.
It's not certain exactly how old Addwaitya was when he died, but written records of his life go back more than 100 years.
"We have documents to prove that he was more than 150 years old, but we have pieced together other evidence like statements from authentic sources and it seems that he is more than 250 years old," Barman said.
The giant tortoise was a favourite of the Calcutta zookeepers. "This is a sad day for us. We will miss him very much," one keeper told Reuters.
Aldabra tortoises are found on Aldabra island in the Seychelles, in the Indian Ocean. They average about 120 kg and can live more than 100 years.
Thu, 23 Mar 2006
www.cbc.ca
A giant tortoise, thought to be more than 250 years old, has died of liver failure in Calcutta, India.
Named Addwaitya, which means the One and Only in Bengali, he had a long and storied history that goes back to the early days of the British colonial empire.
Historical records show the giant tortoise was caught by British sailors in the Seychelles.
Historical records show he was caught by British sailors in the Seychelles Islands and carried to India where he was presented to Robert Clive, a rising star in the British East-India company. West Bengal Forest Minister Jogesh Barman said he spent many years on Clive's estate before he retired to the local zoo in Calcutta about 130 years ago.
It's not certain exactly how old Addwaitya was when he died, but written records of his life go back more than 100 years.
"We have documents to prove that he was more than 150 years old, but we have pieced together other evidence like statements from authentic sources and it seems that he is more than 250 years old," Barman said.
The giant tortoise was a favourite of the Calcutta zookeepers. "This is a sad day for us. We will miss him very much," one keeper told Reuters.
Aldabra tortoises are found on Aldabra island in the Seychelles, in the Indian Ocean. They average about 120 kg and can live more than 100 years.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Brush Your Teeth Ladies!
Gum disease linked to premature births
07 Mar 2006
www.cbc.ca/news
Expectant mothers with periodontal disease – a chronic, low-grade infection of the gums – may be more likely to deliver a low-weight baby, new research suggests.
In May, the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario will publish a research paper on the link in its professional magazine, which goes out to all dentists in the province.
Some studies have shown that pregnant women with periodontal disease are almost eight times more likely to give birth prematurely or deliver a baby that weighs less than normal.
That could be due to the fact that the body's response to fighting inflammation is similar to the signals a pregnant woman's uterus receives before she goes into labour.
"The theory right now is that when you have a ... severe infection in your mouth, your body releases prostaglandins," said Dr. Hazel Stewart, director of dental services for Toronto Public Health. "And it's that prostaglandins from your mouth that finds its way into the uterus and induces premature labour."
Last month, a report suggested the City of Toronto has a higher incidence of underweight newborns compared with other parts of the province.
Given the findings, Toronto Public Health is taking the periodontal link seriously. It's asked for $400,000 to hire more dental hygienists to treat pregnant women on low incomes.
In the meantime, health officials want oral hygiene kits to be distributed to mothers who might be at risk.
It costs almost $50,000 to care for a premature baby during its first year of life – one reason dental hygiene services should be available for all low-income pregnant women, Stewart said.
Like many expectant mothers, Cindy Chan said she was surprised when her dentist told her about the link.
Chan is four months pregnant, eats well, doesn't smoke or drink but is at risk of developing periodontal disease because of the bacteria on her teeth.
"I don't want my baby [to] come early," said Chan, who heard about the link while at a Toronto Public Health dental clinic for a cleaning, "so better clean your teeth every day."
07 Mar 2006
www.cbc.ca/news
Expectant mothers with periodontal disease – a chronic, low-grade infection of the gums – may be more likely to deliver a low-weight baby, new research suggests.
In May, the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario will publish a research paper on the link in its professional magazine, which goes out to all dentists in the province.
Some studies have shown that pregnant women with periodontal disease are almost eight times more likely to give birth prematurely or deliver a baby that weighs less than normal.
That could be due to the fact that the body's response to fighting inflammation is similar to the signals a pregnant woman's uterus receives before she goes into labour.
"The theory right now is that when you have a ... severe infection in your mouth, your body releases prostaglandins," said Dr. Hazel Stewart, director of dental services for Toronto Public Health. "And it's that prostaglandins from your mouth that finds its way into the uterus and induces premature labour."
Last month, a report suggested the City of Toronto has a higher incidence of underweight newborns compared with other parts of the province.
Given the findings, Toronto Public Health is taking the periodontal link seriously. It's asked for $400,000 to hire more dental hygienists to treat pregnant women on low incomes.
In the meantime, health officials want oral hygiene kits to be distributed to mothers who might be at risk.
It costs almost $50,000 to care for a premature baby during its first year of life – one reason dental hygiene services should be available for all low-income pregnant women, Stewart said.
Like many expectant mothers, Cindy Chan said she was surprised when her dentist told her about the link.
Chan is four months pregnant, eats well, doesn't smoke or drink but is at risk of developing periodontal disease because of the bacteria on her teeth.
"I don't want my baby [to] come early," said Chan, who heard about the link while at a Toronto Public Health dental clinic for a cleaning, "so better clean your teeth every day."
Women Still Make Less $ Than Men. No, really?
Women still earning less than men, says StatsCan
Tue, 07 Mar 2006
www.cbc.ca/news
Canadian women are still earning less than men in the workplace, an earning gap that hasn't shifted much in the past decade, suggests a new study from Statistics Canada.
Released on Tuesday, the report shows the number of women in the workforce is on the rise. Women made up 47 per cent of the employed work force in 2004, up from 37 per cent in 1976.
But the report indicates women are earning less in those jobs.
For all employed women in 2003, including those in part time and seasonal jobs, the average earnings were slightly under $25,000, compared to the roughly $39,000 average for all men with jobs.
Women working full-time jobs in 2003 had an average salary of $36,500 – 71 per cent of what their male counterparts earned. That gap hasn't changed much in the past 10 years, the study found.
Women are also more likely to work in part-time jobs than men.
"Women currently account for about 70 per cent of all part-time employees, a figure which has not changed appreciably since the mid-1970s," said the report.
Low-income single women outnumber male counterparts
The study also suggests single women and women who are single parents are more likely to live in low-income situations than their male counterparts.
In 2003, 31 per cent of unattached women older than 16 lived in low-income situations with average earnings of $28,000. That compares to an average earning of $34,000 for men in the same situation.
When it comes to single parent families, 38 per cent of families headed by a woman were low income. That compares to 13 per cent for male lone-parent families and seven per cent for two-parent families.
"As a result, lone-parent families headed by women continue to be home to a disproportionate share of all children living in a low-income situation," said the report.
Tue, 07 Mar 2006
www.cbc.ca/news
Canadian women are still earning less than men in the workplace, an earning gap that hasn't shifted much in the past decade, suggests a new study from Statistics Canada.
Released on Tuesday, the report shows the number of women in the workforce is on the rise. Women made up 47 per cent of the employed work force in 2004, up from 37 per cent in 1976.
But the report indicates women are earning less in those jobs.
For all employed women in 2003, including those in part time and seasonal jobs, the average earnings were slightly under $25,000, compared to the roughly $39,000 average for all men with jobs.
Women working full-time jobs in 2003 had an average salary of $36,500 – 71 per cent of what their male counterparts earned. That gap hasn't changed much in the past 10 years, the study found.
Women are also more likely to work in part-time jobs than men.
"Women currently account for about 70 per cent of all part-time employees, a figure which has not changed appreciably since the mid-1970s," said the report.
Low-income single women outnumber male counterparts
The study also suggests single women and women who are single parents are more likely to live in low-income situations than their male counterparts.
In 2003, 31 per cent of unattached women older than 16 lived in low-income situations with average earnings of $28,000. That compares to an average earning of $34,000 for men in the same situation.
When it comes to single parent families, 38 per cent of families headed by a woman were low income. That compares to 13 per cent for male lone-parent families and seven per cent for two-parent families.
"As a result, lone-parent families headed by women continue to be home to a disproportionate share of all children living in a low-income situation," said the report.
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Living like a flamenca in Jerez!
It is the season of the annual pilgrimage to Jerez and the rest of Spain for flamenco aficionados. My friend Edie (of Edie's Hat Shop) has set up a neat blog journaling her experiences of 'firsts' as a 'flamenco pilgrim'. Check it out:
http://edietravel.blogspot.com/
http://edietravel.blogspot.com/
Friday, January 20, 2006
Feeling Lost Sometimes?
Lost whale having terrible time in the Thames
Fri, 20 Jan 2006 12:53:43 EST
CBC News website www.cbc.ca/news
Londoners crowded along the River Thames on Friday to catch a rare glimpse of a large whale swimming past Parliament and Big Ben.
Measuring about five to six metres, the northern bottlenose whale swam under Westminster Bridge, coming close to the banks of the Thames. Followed closely by a police boat, the whale nearly beached itself and appeared to get stuck a couple of times.
Rescue officials rushed to push the seven-tonne mammal into deeper water as television crews broadcast the events on television.
Marine experts speculated the whale was lost or ill and became confused.
Vets remained on standby as emergency workers waited for special equipment to try to redirect the whale downstream in the tidal waterway. The whale already cut itself and bled after crashing into an empty boat, said a BBC report.
This type of whale is usually found in cold, deep North Atlantic water and rarely ventures into the English Channel. London's Natural History Museum said it's the first instance of a northern bottlenose in the river since 1913.
Fri, 20 Jan 2006 12:53:43 EST
CBC News website www.cbc.ca/news
Londoners crowded along the River Thames on Friday to catch a rare glimpse of a large whale swimming past Parliament and Big Ben.
Measuring about five to six metres, the northern bottlenose whale swam under Westminster Bridge, coming close to the banks of the Thames. Followed closely by a police boat, the whale nearly beached itself and appeared to get stuck a couple of times.
Rescue officials rushed to push the seven-tonne mammal into deeper water as television crews broadcast the events on television.
Marine experts speculated the whale was lost or ill and became confused.
Vets remained on standby as emergency workers waited for special equipment to try to redirect the whale downstream in the tidal waterway. The whale already cut itself and bled after crashing into an empty boat, said a BBC report.
This type of whale is usually found in cold, deep North Atlantic water and rarely ventures into the English Channel. London's Natural History Museum said it's the first instance of a northern bottlenose in the river since 1913.
Thursday, January 19, 2006
I believe
Have a seat...relax...and read this slowly. A friend sent this to me recently and I think it kind of sums up what life is all about. Some thoughts are down right depressing, yet others are slightly whimsical if not inspirational. I have no author credit.
I believe- That we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.
I believe- That no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and, you must forgive them for that.
I believe- That true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.
I believe- That you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.
I believe- That it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.
I believe- That you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.
I believe- That you can keep going long after you can't.
I believe- That we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.
I believe- That either you control your attitude or it controls you.
I believe- That regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is a first, the passion fades and there had better be something else to take its place.
I believe- That heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.
I believe- That money is a lousy way of keeping score.
I believe- That my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.
I believe- That sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down, will be the ones to help you get back up.
I believe- That sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.
I believe- That just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.
I believe- That maturity has more to do with what type of experiences you've had and what you have learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays have passed.
I believe- That it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.
I believe- That no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief.
I believe- That our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.
I believe- That just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other, And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do.
I believe- That you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.
I believe- That two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.
I believe- That your life can be changed in a very short time by people who don't even know you.
I believe- That even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you - you will find the strength to help.
I believe- That credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.
I believe- That the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon.
I believe- That we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.
I believe- That no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and, you must forgive them for that.
I believe- That true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.
I believe- That you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.
I believe- That it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.
I believe- That you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.
I believe- That you can keep going long after you can't.
I believe- That we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.
I believe- That either you control your attitude or it controls you.
I believe- That regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is a first, the passion fades and there had better be something else to take its place.
I believe- That heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.
I believe- That money is a lousy way of keeping score.
I believe- That my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.
I believe- That sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down, will be the ones to help you get back up.
I believe- That sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.
I believe- That just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.
I believe- That maturity has more to do with what type of experiences you've had and what you have learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays have passed.
I believe- That it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.
I believe- That no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief.
I believe- That our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.
I believe- That just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other, And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do.
I believe- That you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.
I believe- That two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.
I believe- That your life can be changed in a very short time by people who don't even know you.
I believe- That even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you - you will find the strength to help.
I believe- That credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.
I believe- That the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon.
Scrapbooking
I have this new 'interest', I wonder if anyone has ever thought of doing this before? It is called "Scrapbooking" by the officials of the sport and can, I hear, become quite addictive for those of the compulsive organisatorial nature.
Photo collages are my version... but I have accumulated quite the collection of accessories with which to decorate these said photo collages: stickers, rub-ons, engraved plates, signage, ribbons and even... gasp, bows!
Any of you ever tried this? And I know there are digital versions of this event, so these count too. Me, I am more the acid-free paper kind.
Photo collages are my version... but I have accumulated quite the collection of accessories with which to decorate these said photo collages: stickers, rub-ons, engraved plates, signage, ribbons and even... gasp, bows!
Any of you ever tried this? And I know there are digital versions of this event, so these count too. Me, I am more the acid-free paper kind.
Free a Book!
Here is an idea:
For Valentine's Day this year (and a certain someone's date of naissence) read a book and free it into the world in order to share the love of reading!
www.bookcrossing.com
For Valentine's Day this year (and a certain someone's date of naissence) read a book and free it into the world in order to share the love of reading!
www.bookcrossing.com
Bad Stuff
Ok, so something bad happens. And it is all your fault. OR you are either the root cause of the discontent or the propagator of the badness.
It is physically exhausting feeling guilty about something you can do nothing about, isn't it?
It is physically exhausting feeling guilty about something you can do nothing about, isn't it?
Thursday, January 05, 2006
Can You Believe This?
Tree poisoner walks free in Vancouver
Last Updated Thu, 05 Jan 2006 15:13:56 EST
From www.cbc.ca/news (CBC News)
A well-known Vancouver interior designer has walked out of court without penalty after admitting she poisioned at least three trees that blocked her view from a condo on English Bay.
The trees were on city land.
June Matheson, 73, admitted she bought herbicide in the United States in the spring of 2004, drilled holes and put poison in them to kill the trees. She lived at the time in a third-floor apartment on Beach Avenue next to Stanley Park.
She pleaded guilty of mischief on Thursday and received an absolute discharge, the lightest possible sentence for a criminal offence. The defendant is free to go and no conviction is registered.
The Crown sought to have her fined, saying a jail sentence was not called for in view of her age and previous good character.
Defence lawyer Ian Donaldson argued in a sentencing hearing that she had suffered enough and deserved a discharge. He said reporters and neighbours had tormented her, some even throwing garbage at her balcony.
The designer, who has worked for pop stars Sarah McLachlan and Bif Naked, has sent cheques totalling $50,000 to the Vancouver Park Board to buy new trees.
Vancouver has been the scene of repeated disputes about trees felled by people seeking nicer views or more harmonious patterns under Feng Shui, a Chinese art of positioning objects.
Last Updated Thu, 05 Jan 2006 15:13:56 EST
From www.cbc.ca/news (CBC News)
A well-known Vancouver interior designer has walked out of court without penalty after admitting she poisioned at least three trees that blocked her view from a condo on English Bay.
The trees were on city land.
June Matheson, 73, admitted she bought herbicide in the United States in the spring of 2004, drilled holes and put poison in them to kill the trees. She lived at the time in a third-floor apartment on Beach Avenue next to Stanley Park.
She pleaded guilty of mischief on Thursday and received an absolute discharge, the lightest possible sentence for a criminal offence. The defendant is free to go and no conviction is registered.
The Crown sought to have her fined, saying a jail sentence was not called for in view of her age and previous good character.
Defence lawyer Ian Donaldson argued in a sentencing hearing that she had suffered enough and deserved a discharge. He said reporters and neighbours had tormented her, some even throwing garbage at her balcony.
The designer, who has worked for pop stars Sarah McLachlan and Bif Naked, has sent cheques totalling $50,000 to the Vancouver Park Board to buy new trees.
Vancouver has been the scene of repeated disputes about trees felled by people seeking nicer views or more harmonious patterns under Feng Shui, a Chinese art of positioning objects.
Monday, December 19, 2005
The More We Work
The more we work, the more work we have. It is true!
These days I notice it more and more. Maybe 'tis the season... that would be a very good excuse.
Not only does it seem to pile up in paper form, but also in mental and emotional forms. Nothing beats the cheer out of a good night off when the guilt is mounting over some unfinished business. Not that I have a personal relationship with guilt or anything, but I am sure you must have noticed at one point in your lives how this sometimes happens. How it sometimes can get quietly obsessive, and before you know it, you no longer want to do anything about it because it is just too much to even think about it! But, the longer you leave it, the more the issue balloons. It's a wicked vicious circle!
So, just get to it. Right? Just DO it. Right? Or at least get started. That's the hardest part, isn't it?
Happy Musings of the Season to you!
These days I notice it more and more. Maybe 'tis the season... that would be a very good excuse.
Not only does it seem to pile up in paper form, but also in mental and emotional forms. Nothing beats the cheer out of a good night off when the guilt is mounting over some unfinished business. Not that I have a personal relationship with guilt or anything, but I am sure you must have noticed at one point in your lives how this sometimes happens. How it sometimes can get quietly obsessive, and before you know it, you no longer want to do anything about it because it is just too much to even think about it! But, the longer you leave it, the more the issue balloons. It's a wicked vicious circle!
So, just get to it. Right? Just DO it. Right? Or at least get started. That's the hardest part, isn't it?
Happy Musings of the Season to you!
Monday, December 12, 2005
Teeth- the Ultimate Traps
Teeth, the ultimate traps... for all kinds of stuff! Mostly green if you notice: spinach, broccoli, lettuce, asparagus and herbs are common culprits. Today I want to add green tortilla wraps to that list. The bits get all soggy and then the lodge, nice and easy into the little crevices between teeth and gums and no matter how you tire your tongue muscles trying to pry them loose, they always seem to show up at the most inopportune moment. I was wondering what all those strange looks were for!
Tuesday, December 06, 2005
Pictures That Move You
Taken in Zambia by Julie Remy
Taken in Angola by Jet BelgraverI wanted to share these pictures that I found on the Medecins sans frontieres website (www.msf.ca). They truly move you. Plus they show how effective a simple action can be. I applaud this organisation, and as everybody knows, I always wanted to join them.
Ever Really Look at Yourself?
Ever look at yourself in the mirror and realise you do not actually know that much about the person you are looking at? Or that you do not think you look like the way you feel or you wonder if you look that way to other people or if people see you the same way as you see yourself? Yeah... me too.
This morning I was up absurdly early to get up to the university in time to give exams. I had the biggest, purplest bags under my eyes, but funnily enough, bags make my eyes bluer. Maybe I should take up wearing massive amounts of coloured eyeshadow. They say it could be all the rage...!
This morning I was up absurdly early to get up to the university in time to give exams. I had the biggest, purplest bags under my eyes, but funnily enough, bags make my eyes bluer. Maybe I should take up wearing massive amounts of coloured eyeshadow. They say it could be all the rage...!
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Today
I have finished teaching for the day and my musings are in order. As I watched my students write a test, my mind wandered... why is it that some pencils make that squeaky noise while others sort of scrape?
Saturday, November 26, 2005
Welcome to this blog!
Today I have the hiccups, so that is what inspired me to name this blog page. Because in reality, what DO you name a blog? Really it is quite random, and that is what these spaces are for, Random Thoughts of Everyday Occurance.
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