Monthly Archives: January 2012

New Level of Oldness

We were planning our Sexual Health craft-a-thon this evening and something incredibly awkward happened.  As we were talking about making sure that there was a Q&A Box or some type of conversation piece, me and other member of our collective … Continue reading

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Wheelchair Basketball

I had new experience this afternoon… I took my kids to a wheelchair basketball game. It was actually quite incredible (for a number of reasons).  Initially, I was a bit underwhelmed as it didn’t have the “murderball” pace I expected … Continue reading

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Divorce

I come from a divorced home.  My mother was married/divorced/remarried 4 times. My father was married/divorced/remarried 3 times.  The first divorce (between my parents) was the only one that was significant to me but I was also very young. Many … Continue reading

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Pink Ribbons

Here is a very interesting documentary coming out in YYC on Feb. 3, 2012.  Check out this trailer: I want to be careful how I mention this film as I know many many people who are members of the PINK … Continue reading

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What I Really Think

I have a public job.  I, in part, hold a trust to represent my organization in a positive and careful manner.  I am also a blogger and an opinionated person.  These things do not always come together well. I remember … Continue reading

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Aussies in Canada

Please don’t think I’m discriminating against Australians but I have to confess something.   I preface this by saying that I have Australians in my extended family and I’m know that Aussies have a unique charm and wit about them. … Continue reading

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Sex Ed – Posture and Arts & Crafts

I didn’t intend to follow up my anal sex post with more sex education stuff but I came across another image that speaks to the age old problem that occurs between men and women between the sheets..actually, usually above the … Continue reading

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Ignotus Locus: Lac Manicouagan & Fermont, PQ

For whatever reason I’ve been mentally traveling to new and exotic places. Not typical places though like Fiji or Sandals Resorts.  I’m thinking more about obscure locations.  Geographically unique, desolate or isolated places that seem to hold amazing treasurers of … Continue reading

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There’s No Crying in Basketball

Last night was the first night of 2012 Tykes basketball.  We’ve been off for about a month for Christmas and New Years.  The kids responded as though they’d been away for 4 weeks. Our entire time didn’t show up on … Continue reading

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The Skinny on Men’s Body Hair

Really? Men’s body hair? How does this topic come up? Surprisingly enough I have had many conversations with people about men’s body hair and what is common and uncommon.  I’ve become a fountain of inquiry because of my own shaving … Continue reading

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