Category Archives: Deep Thought

My Anaconda Might

Posted on September 27, 2017 by tgacuk

I went to my first Ace Toronto meeting last month, and got to do something that scared the absolute crap out of me Continue reading →

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2pm TiLT – Oct 21, 2016: My ears are still around my shoulders

Posted on October 21, 2016 by tgacuk

I’m a GO Train commuter. It’s a large percentage of the reason I’m longing to move into the city, just so I don’t have to plan 2 hours for my ride to or from anything happening in the city. The … Continue reading →

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Dress-Up Day.

Posted on March 11, 2014 by tgacuk

When I was a kid, my favourite show was Polka Dot Door. It ruled. One of my Mom’s favourite stories about me is also about Polka Dot Door, thanks to many, many weekday afternoons of watching it with me. Polka … Continue reading →

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There are times when I’m entirely positive that cooking is the very best metaphor for life. You try to stick to the recipe set out for you, you end up substituting ingredients for things you either a) already have or … Continue reading →

Posted on March 10, 2014 by tgacuk | Leave a comment

Pomp & Circumstance

Posted on March 4, 2014 by tgacuk

A few weeks back, I made cupcakes. They looked a lot like volcanoes. Especially that one on the right – it’s winning All the 4th Grade Science Fairs. But more importantly, the cupcakes were made in recognition of a long standing tradition … Continue reading →

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The Cow Sweater.

Posted on March 3, 2014 by tgacuk

Some days, when I get dressed to go to work, I put on my Cow Sweater. It doesn’t usually make it out the door. For the first two months I owned it, this particular sweater wasn’t called The Cow Sweater … Continue reading →

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The Office.

Posted on February 21, 2014 by tgacuk

Today, a ruler might be my downfall. Not a person in a seat of power. The thing you use to draw straight lines. It’s been an interesting transition into Job #2, I like the people in the office and I … Continue reading →

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Friendship Waffles.

Posted on February 4, 2014 by tgacuk

In the last 24 hours, I’ve found myself supporting two friends on opinions I felt to be incorrect. It’s been driving me a bit up the wall. Had you asked me several years ago if I considered myself an opinionated … Continue reading →

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Love, Marketing, is Everywhere.

Posted on January 31, 2014 by tgacuk

I just sent my friend a one word email about this: That word was No. Please, please no. No a million times. I’ve read the books – I wish they were better written, and if you try to fight me … Continue reading →

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Communication (is impotent).

Posted on January 28, 2014 by tgacuk

More than two weeks ago, a student came into my office and asked if I knew where the refugee site was. My face contorted into the expression that clearly says “this does not compute.” She said her friend told her … Continue reading →

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