Category Archives: outside

Smells like Freedom

Posted on 11/1/2006 by cheesefairy

Sometimes, in the early part of the day, a faint smell licks out from within a building I’m passing. It’s not the smell of one thing but of many: fried onions, cigarette smoke, old carpet. I can almost touch the … Continue reading →

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Inspired?

Posted on 9/12/2006 by cheesefairy

Nope. I mean, there’s war. There’s some asshat stabbing people downtown for no (good) reason. (but it looks like he’s been caught) There’s this guy on CNN every day and for some reason it’s always him when we’re flipping channels. … Continue reading →

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Narcolepsy

Posted on 8/23/2006 by cheesefairy

OK, question: will this linea negra ever go away? This woman from my prenatal group said she scrubbed hers off in the shower. But 1. I never shower anymore and 2. No, sometimes I do, but my line hasn’t come … Continue reading →

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New Oath

Posted on 8/3/2006 by cheesefairy

Last week a news program was doing a story on Prime Minister Stephen Harper. A sound clip played of his swearing-in ceremony and as he spoke in his soft, frightening tones, I discovered my new favourite oath: Stephen Joseph Harper! … Continue reading →

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Dispatch From Week Two

Posted on 7/11/2006 by cheesefairy

I had a nightmare. I ran into my breasts in a dark alley and they beat me up and stole all my candy, then ran laughing into the night. Havoc-wreakers! It has been a challenge to regain my balance after … Continue reading →

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