"They're all theatre. You don't understand them, you don't like them all - why should you? Theatre is for everybody - you included, but not exclusively - so don't approve or disapprove. It may not be your theatre, but it's theatre for somebody, somewhere..." Bill Sampson in All About Eve A trio of takes on trigger... Continue Reading →
Lake Morning
I awake gently to the sounds of silence. There is light already, albeit faint, and a part of me nudges towards a return to sleep. I lay still for a few moments, my only movement my blinking eyes. As I wait. There it is – the first chirp or twitter of a smallish critter. The... Continue Reading →
Item #1. Gumby
Since Gumby was neither man nor beast, doll nor figurine, this thing of mine is just simply Gumby - both who and what it is. Gumby is on my desk, or more accurately on my lamp. In my peripheral vision whenever I'm at my desk, its omnipresence is both strange and comforting. Strange because, well,... Continue Reading →
More than a few of my favourite things
Inspired by a friend's post and chat about things with meaning, I've been thinking about our need for things. Beyond the modern-day needs for owning stuff and consuming conspicuously, there is a need for people to have specific things that have meaning beyond their utility. Like icons or totems, these things become imbued with special... Continue Reading →
Tea for one, two or more
I've been a tea drinker since my earliest years (back in the days when moms didn't pay as much attention to the caffeine intake of their children). The early tea comrade in my life was my Aunt Jan. I remember when she used to visit and my mom would make a pot of tea in... Continue Reading →
Someone took my Kodachrome away
These ancient relics discovered in a box of (equally ancient) light bulbs, reminded me of my epiphany about the loss of the printed photo. It happened in 2011, when a good friend was leaving to live overseas for a year or two. I was inspired by a photo that came up on my digital picture... Continue Reading →
Morning person
I never used to be a morning person. Early morning rising used to be something reserved for special or dreaded occasions: early starts for trips or vacations, field trips, exams, new jobs. Saturday and Sunday mornings were cherished sleep-in times, almost inviolable rituals of indolence. The past few years have brought change in preference, perspective... Continue Reading →
Dangerous Relationship? There’s an app for that
"This app is designed to inform you of your risk of being killed by an abusive partner or ex-partner." Up front disclaimer: I do not in any way support or condone violence against any person. People who are in a dangerous, violent or abusive situation should seek or be provided help wherever possible. I'm dismayed... Continue Reading →
Lists of 2013
I enjoyed doing this a few years ago, so I'll try it again as a conclusion for 2013.Things that irritated me:Rob Ford (a repeat offender)Christy Clark (ditto)Canada PostThe Liberal Parties (both of them)White poppy campaignInsomniaPets on planesMike DuffyThings that inspired me:Malala YousafzaiPope FrancisShane KoyczanMy goddaughter Freya, and her wonderful momBlackfishChris HadfieldThings that amused me:Churchill polar... Continue Reading →
Liberals reach out to the ladies
Once again I'm struck dumb by the Liberals (federal this time) cutesy approach to women. Previously it was Christy Clark and the BC Liberals with their women only events . Now they've taken it to a whole new level - and I don't mean up. The Warhol-esque poster and dating-club questions display a mockery of... Continue Reading →
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