A blog full of memories
My SAD (slow-ass-dialup) days are numbered. I’m sure of it. I’ve been trying to find a high speed solution for Bush-Field. I’ve tried DSL. I’ve tried cable. I’ve tried satellite. No go. We are too rural for DSL or cable. We’d have to pay our own contractor to lay the cables. Upwards of $50 000. …
My parents put a compostable toilet in their house. My parents live in a two-story log cabin in Whitehorse, Yukon–so it somehow doesn’t seem so far-fetched. It’s actually quite a good toilet as far as compostable toilets go. If Mum’s in the middle of her quilting projects, she doesn’t have to run downstairs anymore to …
I feel like a farmer today. I am muddy and grubby and just dirty in general. I have dust in my ears. I have dust in my nose. I have dirt under my fingernails. I can’t remember when I have felt more completely and utterly satisfied. We harvested the grapes from the fields today. Well, …
If you aren’t aware already, I have quit my job. Yes. I have quit the job that was paying the bills. I simply could not face my workplace anymore. Turin has taken its toll. I’m not the only one. There are quite a few people who have left for one reason or the other. Most …
I make my coffee on the stove top. My friend from university (Ann) married a fellow from Croatia and they now live in Whitehorse, Yukon. Ante (Ann’s husband) taught me how to make this coffee. I think, however, it’s all in the routine of making the coffee and drinking it that makes it so pleasurable. …
Here is something from my archives of blog starts. I think I wrote it last October before Zebulon’s turned to SoHo. My friend and former neigbour Carol would point out that I haven’t really gotten anywhere in a year. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Livewire is a literary salon hosted every Tuesday night at Zebulon’s Lounge in Petaluma, California. …
I am invited to go to the Ujena Bikini Jam. Not to model (as if!). Just for fun though. It would be interesting I think. It would definitely make a good blog story. My friend Waitman (the very generous soul who gave me this blog) writes the software for Ujena.com. He is also writing the …
Tony Beckerman said: August 1st, 2006 at 2:36 pm “The “Simon Brush™” looks like it was originally made by a company called “Bobbie”, who makes Bobbie Pins etc. That particular model was probably discontinued many years ago.” So, for all you people out there who have stuff from 25 years ago, check to see if …
I wore my Tabarnac t-shirt today. It’s like I’m going around swearing at the world. That’s exactly how I feel. Today. One day at work, a colleague and I were talking and he said that he didn’t see much difference between English Canadians and Americans. We were the same culturally (pop culturally–I’m guessing). I know …
The short story of the long story below is: Tony is looking for a replacement brush for Simon. I haven’t actually figured out why Tony is trying to find a replacement brush, but that could be for another time. The specs on the brush are (see entry below for pics): plastic silver coated paint 15 …
Not a brush with a celebrity, but–quite literally–a brush and a celebrity. Actually, it’s not even my brush, but it is Simon Cowell’s brush. Apparently, he is looking to replace his brush with an identical one. Here is a picture of his brush: Front Profile of The Brush Side Profile of The Brush My friend …
I had dinner with my friend KatieBird the other day. We were talking about cooking and eating and food in general (one of my favourite topics–of course!). She mentioned that her husband likes variety–trying something new all the time. She said she’s completely happy plugging along eating the same thing–well–because it works. I said I …
No, this is not a recipe. It has been HOT here. HOT. HOT. HOT. I’m melting. But at least I haven’t keeled over like this cow…poor thing.
I just dug this entry out of my collection of starts for blog entries. I’d started this story sometime last year when I was still living in Healdsburg. I used to walk around Fitch Mountain every Sunday morning with my neighbours. We called ourselves Fitch Mountain Fitness. I haven’t seen my neighbours for awhile, let …
When is it OK to sit on a toilet and use your cell phone? NEVER! That’s why they should be called When NEVER minutes. Not whenever minutes. Here is an excerpt from and email I received today. I can’t believe this sort of thing happens. I mean, people in California barely even smoke for Christ’s …
Here are some links about the walk: San Jose Cops Don Pink for Breast Cancer Participants get moving for cancer research, education Picture of the day
I meant to write my synopsis of the Avon walk on Monday, but I was tired and believe it or not, my feet were sore. They were even sore when I was sitting down and didn’t put any pressure on them at all. My toes were tender too. Very tender. My arches were the worst. …
It’s 9h16 pm on the Event Eve of my Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. I’ve just read the arrival information that said I needed to check in between 2h00 pm and 8h00 pm TODAY!! I’m already late. I think I will just get up extra early tomorrow morning and arrive in plenty-o-time to beg and …
In the future, the only support women will need is from their husbands or partners and from their bras…… I’m still collecting for breast cancer research. Please click the pink button. Support me in the Avon walk. Support women and healthy breasts. Give us the chance to measure up (or down…depending on how you look …
My Aunt and Uncle from Nanaimo visited my parents in Whitehorse in May. Mum sent some pictures. I think it was the end of May too. Look at the snow!!! There is still snow on the mountains. Beautiful. Mum takes some great pictures of the scenery. She asked in her email if we remembered where …
One thing I like about the Internet is that you can find communities of people who are interested in things you like to do. They can be virtual communities, or you may actually get to meet them face-to-face. For any degree of weird fetish you might have or any topic you are researching, there is …
I talked to my parents last night. I told them I was looking for an interesting costume in which I could get a laugh and get some donations for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. I told them about my thoughts on rubber boobs and we tossed around a few ideas. My Dad said: What …
Jim and Linda. You shouldn’t have. Thank you ever so much. I was just trying to plan how to raise more money. I went to check my status AND THE CUP WAS FULL!! THE CUP RUNETH OVER!!! OH MY GOODNESS. In a single donation!!!! Thank you very, very, very, much. I’m speechless. Jim Thames and …
When my parents came to visit me last December, my Dad had his head completely shaved. He did it in solidarity with our friend Therese who was losing her hair to chemo treatments. Therese’s husband Bertrand also shaved his head. When Dad shaved his head, he got Mum to take a picture and send it …
