Author Archives: Heather

Reflections on Pregnancy

Posted on January 11, 2008 by Heather

In just a few more days, a new baby will join quanta and I here at the Pond. So far I am feeling fine, but I am also well aware that things are moving along. Mostly though, I’m tired. I’m … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Q-Ray and the Ancient Chinese Art of Scamming

Posted on January 7, 2008 by Heather

Q-Ray bracelets make me laugh. Maybe it is the commercial, where, in one version yoga is said to be an “ancient Chinese art”, and a runner attributes her success to the bracelet…and possibly to her new coach. It may be … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Understanding “Religious” War

Posted on January 4, 2008 by Heather

There are a lot of things I don’t understand about the world. I don’t understand people who murder or rape or rob; I don’t understand why politicians lie. I don’t understand why Canada is one of the most taxed nations … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Winding Down the Year

Posted on December 31, 2007 by Heather

While both Wiccans and Christians celebrate the rebirth of their respective gods (more or less) at the same time, the lead up to the event couldn’t be more different. To Wiccans, the days between November Eve/Samhain (October 31st) and Winter … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Blogging Between the Worlds

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Heather

Generally I don’t like to join things like Top 100 lists or banner exchanges due to the often low quality of some or the sites that are included. It seems that the good, great and excellent sites are easily lost … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Chalk River Closure

Posted on December 5, 2007 by Heather

Nuclear energy has received much bad press over the decades–Chernobyl and Three Mile Island come to mind immediately. Nuclear reactors are used to do more then power our computers and Xboxes–they can produce a radioisotope used in medical diagnostic tests … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Mom Message Boards

Posted on November 29, 2007 by Heather

Being my normal hermit-like self, I haven’t joined any pregnant mom clubs/message boards or taken any childbirth classes where I will be forced to make friends with other people. I’ve managed to find plenty of support through my family, doctor … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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