Category Archives: Friends

Stuck in the Middle?

Posted on September 24, 2015 by clubfredbaja

Have you ever watched small children argue over something we consider trivial? As a non-parent, casual observer, the argument I see most frequently is over a material possession. Child A has no interest in The Thing. But then Child B … Continue reading →

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Grief and the Disbeliever

Posted on September 21, 2015 by clubfredbaja

What is it like to grieve when you don’t believe in heaven or hell, reincarnation, spirits, ghosts or any other form of life beyond the world of the living and breathing? I imagine some people must wonder if it’s more … Continue reading →

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My Life In Boxes

Posted on September 4, 2015 by clubfredbaja

In the end, we own nothing. I’ve been sorting, compressing, and culling all of my worldly possessions in preparation for the latest move. I’m familiar with the procedure; I could pack in my sleep. Even so, I stare at piles … Continue reading →

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Trusting the Earth to Hold You Up

Posted on August 16, 2015 by clubfredbaja

Yoga is hard. Make all the jokes you want—and I’ve made plenty since I moved to Hippie Heaven, Nelson, BC—a good yoga class is a bonafide workout in every sense of the word. I have not done a lot of … Continue reading →

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Wherein I Become Financially Responsible

Posted on August 9, 2015 by clubfredbaja

I’m officially nominating myself for the “Things Can’t Possibly Get Worse…Oh, Wait, They Can” award. Though I expect stiff competition from Greece, Syria and Nepal, I think I have a good chance in the “Oh, the irony” category. Irony #1: … Continue reading →

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Normal

Posted on June 5, 2015 by clubfredbaja

By now a few people in my life know that the situation with my sister’s leukemia has taken a not-so-great turn. She had begun her third round of chemotherapy from home, which we thought was a good sign, but then … Continue reading →

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Love Thy Neighbour

Posted on June 1, 2015 by clubfredbaja

Last week our truck was broken into. That may be a bit misleading since the truck was unlocked. Prez’s fault. He’d come home from work, exhausted, and had forgotten to lock up. The thieves only took a bag of quarters … Continue reading →

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Eat the Damn Cookie!

Posted on April 1, 2015 by clubfredbaja

I’m coming out of a slump. It’s been over three months of slump this time around—waking up every day feeling a shade of blue that darkens as the day progresses. The outside world rarely knows I’m slumping because a) I’m … Continue reading →

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When Did We All Become Children?

Posted on March 20, 2015 by clubfredbaja

Several years ago I watched a fascinating documentary on cat behaviour. One of the theories put forth in the film was that by feeding and sheltering cats from an early age, humans unintentionally keep them at a juvenile stage of … Continue reading →

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A Farewell to Stoicism

Posted on March 16, 2015 by clubfredbaja

Those of you who know me will have noticed a series of Facebook posts this week concerning my sister Kelly. Among those posts were shameless requests for ehugs and pleasant distractions to lift her spirits. I’m certain at least a … Continue reading →

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