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Problem Child

I like a puzzle.  Crosswords, sudoku, riddles, I love the initial confusion, the slow and steady start, the pauses when you’re lost for inspiration, and the sudden bursts of brainpower that help you charge to the finish.  I love that … Continue reading

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Why Grandpa Joe is a Jerk – A Willy Wonka Retrospective.

I recently revisited a childhood film favourite – Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.  I adored the film as a kid, I wore out the tape once, and spent a long year waiting for it to air again so I … Continue reading

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People, a study.

This is a modified version of something I wrote about 5 years ago. I found it on my computer while browsing files, and figured that sadly, it’s still relevant. There are several species of people in particular that I cannot … Continue reading

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Killer Instinct

The desire to win above all else, I don’t have it.  I never have.  I’m also not particularly sporting. This is probably the reason that yesterday, when my softball coach announced that he would be benching two of the eleven … Continue reading

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Facebook Frustrations

I quite like Facebook.  I think it’s a clever social tool that gives your the opportunity to tie a lot of other things together in one nice package.  I can use Facebook to IM, to email, and to leave notes … Continue reading

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