I have a cold, possibly bronchitis, and I’ve re-established my intense love affair with NyQuil to ensure I get enough rest so I get better faster. I could use cough drops, herbal remedies, whiskey, regular cough syrup, or a hundred other things to help with the congestion and stuffiness, but I find that NyQuil in a half dose does wonders for the symptoms for hours on end without having to re-administer while still remaining awake. My liver and kidneys are thankful for this discovery, but my sense of self is somewhat out of whack. Continue reading
Category Archives: Inspirations
Hurricanes Suck and Backwoods Childhoods Rock
After a week of no power, I have come to appreciate the way I grew up in a manner I never thought I would. When I was young, my grandparents didn’t have electricity for a while. I vaguely recall when I was very young the wiring going in, but it wasn’t the most reliable system. There was also no running water in that house until I was around 17. That wasn’t that long ago. I have fond memories of that house on Telachick Road. (Near Prince George, BC, Canada.) Continue reading
The Strange Places From Which We are Inspired (or Possessed?)
I was looking through some old photos, photos of drawings, and other related items today and found this picture of a watercolour painting I’d done back in Grade 11 or 12 (I was 15 or 16) and I was reminded once again how to be appreciative of those things that inspire us to do anything. Continue reading
I Decided to Take Up Gardening This Year
I have always maintained that vegetables grown in a private garden are usually way better than commercial vegetables. This goes for both organic and non-organic produce. Obviously, the private garden of my choice would be planted and kept up using non-chemical options for fertilization. Continue reading