Monthly Archives: May 2008

The Birthday Party

Posted on May 15, 2008 by

I’m a little stressed out these days. It’s not the usual suspects – work, money, marital fidelity. No, I’m losing sleep over a birthday party we’re hosting this weekend for A and K. For some reason, the thought of having … Continue reading →

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The Age of Scarcity

Posted on May 12, 2008 by

Dear Employer, As you are no doubt aware, we are living in a time of scarcity. Consumer demand for essential commodities, such as grains, oil, and gold, has created sharp price increases for many essential goods over the past year. … Continue reading →

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A Note About Initials

Posted on May 8, 2008 by

You may have noticed that I’ve begun to refer to my wife and children by their initials.  This was partly prompted by this article in The Globe and Mail that questioned whether it’s ethical to blog about your children, especially … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday

Posted on May 7, 2008 by

Three years ago our trio became a quartet as K made an early arrival. He began stirring at midnight on May 7, 2005, burst onto the scene at 4:00 am, and was packed up and ready to leave the hospital … Continue reading →

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A New Blog Game

Posted on May 5, 2008 by

Michael over at the Bass Blog posted this little game that’s making the blog rounds. With nothing else to do on a Monday night, I figured I’d play along. Rules: 1. Pick up the nearest book. 2. Open to page … Continue reading →

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