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Fish Feel Pain! Call CNN!
Posted by yoursinwriting in Articles on May 26th, 2003
Scientific experts conclude that fish feel pain. Nobody cares, but it raises philosophical questions.
Back To School
Posted by yoursinwriting in Articles on May 19th, 2003
About a year ago, I had a moving experience with a group of teenaged girls.
The Sweet Sound of Victory: Vancouver Canucks in Game 7
Posted by yoursinwriting in Articles on April 22nd, 2003
A man in a white sweatshirt steps stiffly from the backseat of a Chrysler LeBaron and begins a strange dance, whooping and kicking at the air on alternating steps, with the effeminate but endearing coordination of one who has never actually kicked anything in his life– a ball, a sparring partner, a habit– but has suddenly realized what he is missing.
Art Versus Science
Posted by yoursinwriting in Articles on March 11th, 2003
Most of my lower leg was purple or green or black. It was swollen solid but had the squishy texture of play-doh. In retrospect, from the knee down, I was a ripe avocado.
The Segway Human Transporter
Posted by yoursinwriting in Articles on March 4th, 2003
I think that walking is a darn efficient use of energy. Not only do we replenish our energy stores on a daily basis through eating, but if you believe the stats, most of North America is carrying a few thousand miles of hiking stored as fat.
Shame
Posted by yoursinwriting in Articles on February 26th, 2003
When paying for gas, I am used to screaming bloody murder over tenths of cents (for reasons as valid as those used to yo-yo the price in the first place). And using that logic, 5 whole cents is an ENORMOUS expense. I felt as though I’d been pick-pocketed by Corporate Oil Greed incarnate. I was incensed. And laughing. Mostly laughing.
Open Mic with Adrienne Pierce
Posted by yoursinwriting in Articles on February 24th, 2003
She could be an Ambassador. Or a bawdy house madame. But she is positioned perfectly in the middle: an up-and-coming Canadian music star.
A New Purpose
Posted by yoursinwriting in Articles on February 19th, 2003
Admittedly, I don’t know when I’ll have to make a tourniquet in the near future (the use which came to mind during the whole process), but at the very least I won’t be scrambling for something to wipe up with in the kitchen.
Another Breakup? Pull Up Your Socks
Posted by yoursinwriting in Articles on February 18th, 2003
Relationships are tough. I’m trying to learn from every one that fails. Like this one.
ASK and Ye Shall Receive
Posted by yoursinwriting in Articles on February 17th, 2003
Seeing my neighbours is a reminder of how little we know about the people who live so close. How little we care, maybe. Apartments are amazing experiments in social behaviour: cram dozens of random strangers together, and watch how hard they work to ignore each other.
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