Category Archives: Personal/Chat

A personal note: depression and anxiety

Posted on July 27, 2011 by admin

Just over two years ago, I was diagnosed with moderate/severe anxiety and depression. I have done a fair amount of counselling over the years and I guess it should not have been a surprise, but no one wants to admit … Continue reading →

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SITW: calve muscles

Posted on July 6, 2011 by admin

In an exercise manual that I am editing, the author refers to “calve muscles”, which would be nowhere near your calves (plural of calf). I personally have not “calved” in almost 15 years and plan not to do it again … Continue reading →

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Another year

Posted on June 6, 2011 by admin

Today is our 19th wedding anniversary. We commit one year at a time and have agreed to enjoy our life together for another year (at least). Each year recently this has made us smile, but in tough times (and we … Continue reading →

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SITW: Learning to text

Posted on February 16, 2011 by admin

Someone put the following on Facebook and as a parent who’s a pathetic texter I had to check it out. I linked to one I thought was pretty funny, but check out the rest of the site. http://whenparentstext.com/post/1986966219/21st-century-parenting

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Pepper Juice and Eyes Are a Bad Combination

Posted on February 14, 2011 by admin

As an editor/proofreader, my eyes are a tool of my trade. Continue reading →

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