Category Archives: personal

Follow-up

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

One week on from my one and only chance to argue with a McCain-Palin supporter, I had the following text message exchange with our poker game (and Halloween party) host: Friend: “Poker tonight gang”Me: “Is [name] coming?”Friend: “Unfortunately not, I … Continue reading →

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An historic result

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Vancouver Canucks 4 – 0 Nashville Predators (heh!) First of all I want to extend a great big THANK YOU to everyone who kept me updated on the results on my previous post, and especially Massimo (aka Okham) who was … Continue reading →

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The Cat(h) in the Hat

Posted on November 2, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Halloween! Crazy cat lady, in case you were wondering And yes, husband dear, I do appreciate the irony of dressing as a crazy cat lady and then taking photos of my cats with parts of my costume and posting them … Continue reading →

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Believe it or not,

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I met a real live McCain-Palin supporter last night! In Vancouver! The most liberal pinko commie hippy enclave in a liberal pinko commie hippy province*, where >80% of residents polled said they would vote for Obama if they were eligible! … Continue reading →

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To do or to don’t?

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Every Friday afternoon, I make a to-do list for the following week. Halfway through hump day, how am I doing? Items ticked off my original list: 3Outstanding items on my original list: 9.5 New items added to the list since … Continue reading →

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Fish, trees and brakes: guess the connection

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. (Chinese Proverb). Now here’s a shameful confession from someone who has cycled to work almost every … Continue reading →

Posted in cycling, family, nature, personal, photos, Vancouver | 18 Comments

Yet another meme!

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Damnit Crystal! Here’s me trying to write the exceptionally serious, meticulously researched and definitely not silly posts that I am known for, and there’s you tagging me for more frivolity. Ah well, I suppose it is OK to have the … Continue reading →

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That Atheist Meme

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Tagged by R.E.S.E.A.R.C.H.E.R.S. I swear this thing was written by a theist who wants to make us look bad or something! Can You Remember The Day That You Officially Became An Atheist? There was no specific day, and I didn’t … Continue reading →

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A Thursday miracle

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I have two bikes – a speedy one-year old hybrid, and a clunky old gear-slipping rust bucket of a mountain bike that serves as back-up. This morning however I was in the unfortunate situation of having left both bikes in … Continue reading →

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Reasons why today is better than yesterday

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

1) I didn’t go to the gym before work, so I was on the road later than yesterday and there were crossing guards outside the school. 2) It was raining ever so slightly, which as usual increased the average speed … Continue reading →

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