Author Archives: Heather

Not Knowing How to Help

Posted on September 5, 2005 by Heather

There have been many disasters around the world since I started writing this blog–Iraq, Beslan, the Indonesian Tsunami, Katrina, the three large hurricanes of 2004, the bombings in London and elsewhere, etc., etc. I’ve written very little about these events, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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What is Rich?

Posted on September 4, 2005 by Heather

My quanta has just posted an entry that has made me re-evaluate him a little bit (For Richer or Poorer). We grew up in very different socioeconomic groups, and sometimes we have a little trouble relating. I lived in Hamilton, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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One More Month of Freedom

Posted on August 28, 2005 by Heather

In one month quanta and I will be getting married. One more short month and I become Mrs. quanta. I am excited and nervous. Even though we have been living together for four years, I still see this as a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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I’m Rubenesque

Posted on August 23, 2005 by Heather

I know I’ve mentioned my weight a few times in the past. I’ve described myself as curvy, Rubenesque, and even a little chubby. Lately I’ve been catching glimpses of myself in the mirror and I’m very surprised by what I … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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More Subway Trouble

Posted on August 16, 2005 by Heather

It was another fabulous day here in Toronto. The TTC was closed down again while I was on my way to work. Apparently, some asshat threw some luggage on the track and every freaked out thinking it was a bomb. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Fountain Dream

Posted on August 15, 2005 by Heather

Sometimes I hate staring at a blank page. All those neatly ruled lines just waiting for me to fill them with words. I feel like everything coming out of my pen must be meaningful and profound. What a lot of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Real Beauty

Posted on August 14, 2005 by Heather

On Thursday quanta and I went to see the Dove Real Beauty Photo Exhibit. I enjoyed it very much, but I have mixed feelings about it. First, the idea is quite a good one. It is nice to see photos … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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