Category Archives: Familial Musings

The Joy of Local Commerce

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Gordie

Saturday is shopping day. Saturday is also the day when nobody in my household ventures into anything that looks like a super-sized store. The hellish theme park that is a super-sized store on a Saturday should only exist in the … Continue reading →

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Lick the Ginger

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Gordie

Some days tend to be a little more surreal than others. I cannot remember ever enjoying the early morning, regardless of the beauty of the sunrise or whatever “morning people” enjoy. So, if any part of my day is going … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Ginger

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Gordie

I love ginger. The combination of ginger and garlic features prominently in the food I enjoy. This tends to lend itself to dishes that are stir-fried and leaning toward Asian flavourings but it does not hinder the possibility of ginger and garlic … Continue reading →

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Waiting for Science to be Cool

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Gordie

Science is not cool to kids. If I were a young person and I wanted to have the acceptance and admiration of my peers I would play a sport or take up a musical instrument. Given average attractiveness, these two … Continue reading →

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A Bloody Murder of Crows

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Gordie

 I have more information on my recent discovery of an unusual print in the snow and the trail of feathers that led to a large and bloodless pile of near the trunk of a tree.  Yesterday, while Jan was at the sink … Continue reading →

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Rabbit, Owl, Snow

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Gordie

 Yesterday, on my way to being a good father and protector, I saw something very unusual in the snow. Since a storm was expected I wanted to go to the storage building and start the generator before picking up the … Continue reading →

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Crushed Mentos and Diet Cola

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Gordie

In the Spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love. In the Winter an older man’s fancy turns to thoughts of Mentos and diet cola–Tenneyson never had Mentos when he got older. The days are closing in … Continue reading →

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Accepting Test Results

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Gordie

Not many people like to be judged, especially when the judgement is based on a set of criteria that may not show that person in a favourable light.  If I were judged on my ability to juggle, I would not … Continue reading →

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Sliding Into the Woods

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Gordie

If there was a list of things that are antithetical (45 cent word I wanted to work into conversation today) to working as a computer programmer I am quite certain that physical activity would rank close to the top.  Having … Continue reading →

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