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Author Archives: Cath@VWXYNot?
Back to school
Ah, September. There’s a crispness in the air again, it’s time to scrump the apples hanging over the fence from the neighbour’s tree, and, of course, the kids are going back to school. These days, the primary impact on my … Continue reading
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I supersized my beer, too
One litre of local microbrewed goodness
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Supersize me!
It’s that time of year again. Mid-August to mid-October is Big Canadian Grants time and, as usual, I’m feeling the pressure of deadlines and red tape. I usually respond by increasing the number of cups of tea I drink each … Continue reading
Posted in food glorious food, grant wrangling, photos, silliness
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Canadian Immigration: Part III
(This is a series of posts detailing my personal journey from work permit to Canadian citizenship. I’ve included as many details as I can remember. If you found this post using an internet search for Canadian immigration, or if you … Continue reading
Posted in blog buddies, Canada, photos, politics, silliness
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Land shark!
Spotted yesterday, in Lighthouse Park: So… I guess you can fish before this sign. Y’know, on land.
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Holy pap!
WARNING: this post may contain Too Much Information for some readers. Especially the guys. You may want to skip it and wait for my next post, which will probably be about the Canadian citizenship test, with hilarious examples of really … Continue reading
Posted in medicine, personal, silliness, TMI
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Tuesday pet peeve: tired of weary
Yes, it’s another pedantic pet peeve! I hear more and more people saying they’re “weary” of something when what they mean is that they’re cautious, suspicious, or distrustful of it. You’re looking for “wary”, or maybe “leery”. “Weary” means tired. … Continue reading
Posted in English language, plagues, rants
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Canadian Immigration: Part II
(This is a series of posts detailing my personal journey from work permit to Canadian citizenship. I’ve included as many details as I can remember. If you found this post using an internet search for Canadian immigration, or if you … Continue reading
Posted in Canada, family, personal, travel
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A genetic legacy rears its ugly head in a new generation
My family is plagued by a most unfortunate genetic affliction. Both of my maternal grandparents had it, as do my mother and one of her sisters. My mum and auntie exacerbated the situation by marrying men with the same disorder. … Continue reading
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