Category Archives: Bipolar

I keep yelling that no one is home but opportunity just keeps knocking

I’ve been offered a job. The largest group of community newspapers in Ontario is starting a new newspaper, and they’ve asked me to be their opinion columnist. Metroland Media Group is owned by TorStar, the people behind the Toronto Star. … Continue reading

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Across the river into the mountains where memories live

A few days ago, after she finished work, my girlfriend invited me out for a drive into the mountains of Quebec, so I suggested taking a tour of my childhood. For a lot of reasons, like I don’t have a … Continue reading

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Afternoon at the park with a family of serial killers

My girlfriend’s sister is home for a visit. I’m going to refer to her as Williamina Dean, because it makes me smile. The relationship between my girlfriend and Williamina isn’t so much oil and water, as it is oil and … Continue reading

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Checking day

Cheque day, for someone receiving their income from the government, is like the last day of school before summer for a student, or Sunday for a Catholic. It’s a day you dream about for a week, maybe two or three, … Continue reading

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Bugs bills and baloney

My son and I had a great day on Thursday. We had a nap together in the morning, and another one in the afternoon. It was raining, so for the rest of the day we drank a lot of milk … Continue reading

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Summertime so avoid going toxic and get your Lithium levels checked

Summer’s here, so if you’re taking Lithium as part of your recovery from manic depression it’s vital you get a blood test. Because it’s possible for the Lithium levels in our blood to fluctuate, blood tests are always important when … Continue reading

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