By: The Philosophical Fish|29 October, 2008|Categories: Just Thinking|Tags: pets
I sprain two ankles…I whimper and keep my feet up as much as possible. Do I go to a doctor? No…probably should have, but I knew I just had to take it easy and heal and then work on the ankles to get them working right again. What does that have to do with Milo? The other day we came…
Read more »By: The Philosophical Fish|27 October, 2008|Categories: Just Thinking|Tags: seasons . vancouver
We had our student cruise yesterday, wow, what a great day on the water! We teach safe boating through Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons, via Norvan Squadron in North Vancouver. Midway through each class (March and October) we hold an on the water training session to put the plotting and charting into context. Historically, it has always been held out…
Read more »By: The Philosophical Fish|24 October, 2008|Categories: Just Thinking|Tags: canada . critical thinking
In our recent election we had a number of choices (four majors), but really only two contenders. Couple that with the fact that almost half the eligible voters abstained (What is WRONG with you people!?!). Neither presented a particularly great option, and unfortunately the ones who lost had a great idea that was pitched badly and vilified and ridiculed by…
Read more »Yesterday was supposed to be downright nasty. It dawned damp but by noon it was a stunning day! Wished I’d had the whole day to explore, but I got a ton done at the hatchery. It was still lovely when I left the hatchery around 4pm so I slipped down the road to look for some photo opportunities. There really…
Read more »Headed up North this morning for a few days of work at the Kitimat River Fish Hatchery. Up way too early…of course I never sleep well the night before a trip so that makes things that much worse. Kirk dropped me off at the airport and headed for work….very early…I checked my bag and found a place to sit and…
Read more »By: The Philosophical Fish|09 October, 2008|Categories: Just Thinking|Tags: life's like that
A new pair of ankles!
Read more »By: The Philosophical Fish|09 October, 2008|Categories: Just Thinking|Tags: religion
Some interesting links and some interesting authors. Beyond belief Richard Dawkins: A Clear Thinking Oasis Sam Harris: The Reason Project For a little bit of logic…. in an illogical world
Read more »By: The Philosophical Fish|09 October, 2008|Categories: Just Thinking|Tags: pets
Everyone has routines…event pets, Our morning is rather funny from the outside perspective. 1. The alarm is set for 5:55 am 2. Loki stuffs a wet nose in my face at about 5:50 am 3. The alarm goes off 4. I hit snooze…three or four times…with Loki moaning in apparent starvation next to my head 5. I finally nudge Kirk…
Read more »By: The Philosophical Fish|08 October, 2008|Categories: Just Thinking|Tags: economy
The recent economic roller coaster is something to behold. I am morbidly fascinated by it all and thankful for a few things. #1. I am thankful that we paid our mortgage off last month. Although, perversely, I am annoyed with the current interest rates. I had negotiated a very good rate below the variable Prime rate, closed, variable, five years.…
Read more »By: The Philosophical Fish|07 October, 2008|Categories: Just Thinking|Tags: critical thinking
Ever get frustrated by the way words are misused in society? I do. The improper use of words leads to misunderstandings and confusion. It’s the reason in science we use Latin for identifying species. One organism may have several common names, deriving from different local dialects or completely different cultures. But every organism only has one specific identifying Latin species…
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