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LATEST ARTICLES ( 38 )

• Remembering Jack

  

  Leader of the NDP and the official opposition, Jack Layton died August 22nd, 2011.Nearly a year ago this weekend. The press has been covering lots of stories... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Rant That Needs to Happen

  This must be really important. I'm lying in bed, on a Sunday morning. I have no obligations to get up, other than to watch some olympics with my husband. Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Healthy in a Hurry

  

  So 2012 is not a great year for blogging. My life is just way too busy. And despite having the desire to blog about my honeymoon, various socio-cultural... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Wedding Day (A Full Recap)

  

  I got married on June 3rd, just a few days ago. If you are interested in how the interfaith wedding finally turned out, the short answer is: really really well! Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• I'm Married!

  So, the wedding was awesome. Everything went really well. There was even some circle dancing.The tables looked great, our gazebo/chuppah was awesome. Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Wedding in a Week

  I'm getting married in a week!I have not blogged in forever, because honestly, I really haven't had a moment. Since the NDP conference last March, I have been... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Wedding Guestlists

  

  They say the most effective way to cut the cost of your wedding is to cut the guest list.So we did.I mean, we had digital invitations. We're not having a dj or ... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2012 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Things You Find in Dreams

  I always have crazy detailed dreams.Because I'm moving into a new place next month, I've been having lots of dreams about architectural designs and stuff. Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Jesus Dude.

  

  As an agnostic, I'm sometimes doubtful about what I think about God. However, I'm pretty certain about my beliefs in towards Jesus Christ. That is, I don't... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Haggadah Choices

  

  During tonight's second seder, we used the same Haggadah, but the 1984 rather that the 1993 version. I was shocked at the subjective differences. Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Haggadah Revisions Wanted

  

  I just got back from the first seder this year. I'm torn.I love the atmosphere of Passover. It's cheery, there's good food, and good company. Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Mixing Passover, Easter, & Humanism

  

  This week is my 5th ever Passover, and my 7th and 8th seders ever. The first year, I was a complete nervous wreck - there was so many rituals and components to ... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY

• Paperblog: Notes From a Newcomer

  

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  Posted on 05 April 2012 CULTURE, MEDIA

• Wedding Songs

  

  I'm currently trying to plan some playlists for my wedding. We're not hiring a band or a dj. A friend of the family is going to operate an Mp3 player for me. Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Wedding Checklist

  

  So the big day of my small wedding is only roughly 2 months away. Still so much to do.Here's all the stuff floating in my head.1. Get a hold of rental company s... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Orange Death

  And with Jack Layton dies the New Democratic Party of Canada.It might be reborn. But it will be nothing like it was. That could be for better, or worse, or... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Reflections of Reality TV

  

  I recognize reality TV for the addictive guilty pleasure that is. I try not to stoop to it's level - I've never watched Jersey Shore, Teen Mom, Hoarders, Storag... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Kony 2012 Controversy

  

  Like most self-interested young Canadian adults, I started writing a comic book 8 years ago. It never went anywhere. But it did make me think about who I though... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Humour is the Best Medicine

  As the evidence regarding the robocall scandals begins to point more and more at the Conservative government (and as the Conservative Cabinet continue to hide... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Weddings .... & Honyemoons?

  

  I try to be practical and rational. I mean, I am an social science researcher. I know that's not the same as a physicist, but I do like science, and being... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION