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Brainstorm and Writer's Block: January 2009
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Brainstorm and Writer's Block. A story about frozen yogurt and all the raccoons. Tuesday, January 6, 2009. Miss the review, fail the exam. I took one of those "year in review" quizzes that are posted on news sites around this time of year. I thought I'd do well. I knew a lot about world issues and current events, surely I could summon up a few answers to the year's highlights. A I'm going to say Rock 'N Bowl, the staff Christmas party, and me. Q Who won Super Bowl XLII on Feb. 3? The Best Actress Oscar w...
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Brainstorm and Writer's Block: Small lens...Big deal
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Brainstorm and Writer's Block. A story about frozen yogurt and all the raccoons. Tuesday, July 6, 2010. Small lens.Big deal. So, I was the only reporter there with a lens less than three feet long, but I pushed my way through the riser full of media to get my own photos. Sure, they're crap as far as photos go, but, ladies and gentlemen, I took a photo of the Queen of Canada! Also, if you look to the right, His Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh (and husband to the Queen) is also in the photo.
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Brainstorm and Writer's Block: Happy Canada Day
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Brainstorm and Writer's Block. A story about frozen yogurt and all the raccoons. Tuesday, June 30, 2009. There are so many reasons that I love to celebrate Canada’s birthday. Close to the top of those is the fact that it starts the 30-day countdown to my birthday. Also, there are fireworks. Who doesn’t love explosions of light and colour? This column is all about celebrating those things that are uniquely Canadian, the items that showcase our true north innovation. This adaptation to atmosphere went to i...
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Brainstorm and Writer's Block: Climbing a mountain and scaling Mount Everest
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Brainstorm and Writer's Block. A story about frozen yogurt and all the raccoons. Tuesday, July 13, 2010. Climbing a mountain and scaling Mount Everest. A Meaford mother is hoping to reach new heights for mental illness in honour of her son. In fact, she's aiming for the highest height in the world - Mount Everest. Extreme measures are needed for extreme causes," said Holmes. She knows all too well the extreme needs of those who are mentally ill. When Ryan was diagnosed, she had to take him to London and ...
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Brainstorm and Writer's Block: May 2008
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Brainstorm and Writer's Block. A story about frozen yogurt and all the raccoons. Wednesday, May 14, 2008. I had an interview for a job today. My potential boss asked me . What's an Erika story? What's the one you want to write? I could give no answer. When she asked it, whatever maturity I felt went away. An hour earlier, I was thinking, this is a real job, like a career. I'm all grown up. Ya right. I'm some kid - jumping into the deep end, promising all the grown ups "I can do it myself! Waiting and thi...
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Brainstorm and Writer's Block: March 2008
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Brainstorm and Writer's Block. A story about frozen yogurt and all the raccoons. Monday, March 31, 2008. My name, in print. Saturday, March 29, 2008. Life in a box - taped and markered. Church tomorrow - red skirt. Friday, March 28, 2008. Someone said to me today. "Don't ask anyone under thirty how to spell.". I was offended.then I had to google the word he was looking to spell. I was going to write an introduction for this blog - who would I be introducing myself too? Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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Brainstorm and Writer's Block: May 2009
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Brainstorm and Writer's Block. A story about frozen yogurt and all the raccoons. Tuesday, May 12, 2009. No Woe. Fo Sho'. Recently someone asked me if I was worried about the poor global economy and some kind of extreme inflation that sounded worse than regular inflation. I said, “No.”. He might as well have asked if I was worried about the recent scientific studies showing Pi may not actually equal 3.14159. I just can’t. Second, it’s not too worried about me. I’m not being arrogant. It’s ...A global view...
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Brainstorm and Writer's Block: Long lost lucrative lemonade
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Brainstorm and Writer's Block. A story about frozen yogurt and all the raccoons. Wednesday, August 11, 2010. Long lost lucrative lemonade. The year was 1997 (I think) and the summer was bright and sunny, like a child's smile. My youngest brother, Timmy, was six and a budding, baby entrepreneur. We lived in the house with the red roof on Arthur Street in Thornbury. It was the perfect spot for Timmy's summertime venture. He opened a lemonade stand. But that wasn't the sales pitch. Soon, we realized that my...
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Brainstorm and Writer's Block: June 2009
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Brainstorm and Writer's Block. A story about frozen yogurt and all the raccoons. Tuesday, June 30, 2009. There are so many reasons that I love to celebrate Canada’s birthday. Close to the top of those is the fact that it starts the 30-day countdown to my birthday. Also, there are fireworks. Who doesn’t love explosions of light and colour? This column is all about celebrating those things that are uniquely Canadian, the items that showcase our true north innovation. This adaptation to atmosphere went to i...
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Brainstorm and Writer's Block: June 2008
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Brainstorm and Writer's Block. A story about frozen yogurt and all the raccoons. Wednesday, June 25, 2008. It's settled, my coffee and a column breaks are being rudely altered. My columnist is on vacation, and he didn't even tell me. I tried to read another today. I feel like a cheater. Sure, I read plenty of columns, but I was reading this one in STEAD of the other. You'd never hear of a Golden Retriever doing that. It's disloyal. Still stuffed up today. I think I drove M nuts at the theatre, sniff ...
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