Daylight Savings Bliss

There is a certain bliss in daylight savings time in spring. I am usually the only one who gets up in tune to the new clock settings. I have the house and quiet to myself for an hour. Time for a cup of coffee, a perusal of new photos, some quiet contemplation and relaxation. This…

Irrationally bad mood

I’ve been feeling vague as regards work for the last week or so and it has been a truly annoying experience. Actually, I’ve been feeling dissatisfied in general and it frustrates me which, in turn, doesn’t help. It’s not helping that it feels like it should be Thursday, while in reality it’s only Tuesday. I’ve…

Spring, sprung, sprang, sproing!

According to the sun, it’s spring. There’s a CBC story all about the vernal equinox, how this has been an unusually warm winter and, most depressingly, how most people won’t notice the arrival of spring in Canada because nothing has really changed weather-wise. Very enthusiastic and positive people, climatologists. I, however, have found proof positive…

Marital Advisory Notice

To the other adult in this house, Please take note of the following list: toilet paper diapers coffee milk COFFEE FILTERS****** juice cereal dishwasher detergent laundry detergent toothpaste dog food When you consume, use or in anyway ultimately deplete the household supply of any of these items you are OBLIGED by contract of marriage to…