Author Archives: Heather

TMJ Spells Pain

Posted on January 31, 2007 by Heather

My problems with stress have finally resulted in a physical problem that isn’t going to go away. Apparenlty I have TMJ syndrome. Essentially, I’ve worn away my jaw joint because I clench my teeth when I am stressed. Likely, based … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Winter Has Arrived

Posted on January 15, 2007 by Heather

After weeks and weeks of lovely (almost) Spring-like weather, winter has hit Southern Ontario hard. Yesterday we were treated to a small taste: some snow, and a chaser of freezing rain. Today we got the whole main course–ice pellets, snow, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Prozac for Kitty

Posted on January 11, 2007 by Heather

Depression in humans is no laughing matter, but I couldn’t help but giggle when I read an article in the Los Angeles Times: Fido’s little helper – Los Angeles Times. Apparently, pets that suffer from separation anxiety and other problems … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Happy 2007!

Posted on January 2, 2007 by Heather

Yes, I’m a day late, but Happy New Year! quanta and I spent New Year’s Eve at home, as is our tradition. We ate Chinese dumplings, fresh bread and bree while watching The Producers. We watched the ball drop in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Gone in 2006

Posted on December 30, 2006 by Heather

Last night, at about 10:05 pm EST, Saddam Hussein was executed in Iraq by the Iraqi justice system. So, now that the boogie man of the last 15 years is gone, will the world change for the better? Will the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Grammar on the Go

Posted on December 30, 2006 by Heather

Although I am far from the world’s best writer, I am a little bit of a grammar fiend. I get terribly annoyed by signs, especially highly polished advertisements, which have spelling or grammar errors. And I’m not alone; there is … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Proving My Point

Posted on December 17, 2006 by Heather

I’ve always believed that one shouldn’t buy a new video game console until it has been about at least a year.  That way, there is plenty of time for the bugs to be worked out, and for good games to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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