Monthly Archives: January 2010

Peak Oil Days at 120 Breadalbane!

We are in the unusual position of having a nearly-full oil tank and only a few days to consume the oil in it. We have responded–not too responsibly–by cranking up the thermostat! But given the circumstances we don’t feel too guilty about turning our house, briefly, into a mini Alberta-tar-sands-style carbon emitter.

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Dogs on Roof, Hamilton

Two dogs get some fresh air and exercise on the roof of a front porch to a modest townhouse in a poor neighbourhood of Hamilton.

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The subtle rewards of violin practice

You can’t really force a child to have a genuine interest in a musical instrument. You have to lead them to that goal indirectly.

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The Militarization of Play

Most boys love weapons. Cross-bows, battle axes, harpoons, guns: they can’t get enough of them. The latest implements of war to be installed in our house are a full complement of Nerf guns.

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