Category Archives: It’s not about me

#NoMoreBullies

Posted on November 30, 2011 by LeSombre

It was about a month ago now that Stuntman Stu (@Stuntmanstu) tweeted this picture: Stuntman Stu – #NoMoreBullies I immediately thought that I had to something to support that campaign. Obviously writing #NoMoreBullies on my hand and posting a picture … Continue reading →

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Tungsten

Posted on November 25, 2011 by LeSombre

Tungsten /ˈtʌŋstən/, also known as wolfram /ˈwʊlfrəm/ (wuul-frəm), is a chemical element with the chemical symbol W and atomic number 74. A hard, rare metal under standard conditions when uncombined, tungsten is found naturally on Earth only in chemical compounds. It was identified as a new element in 1781, and first isolated … Continue reading →

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Mado

Posted on October 18, 2011 by LeSombre

 My brother’s Mother-In-Law – Mado – died yesterday morning after a long battle with brain Cancer. As I suspected, people on Twitter did not spend the night Tweeting about her. They did not make graphics with her quotes, direct people … Continue reading →

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Enemy at the Gates

Posted on October 14, 2011 by LeSombre

The opening scenes of the movie Enemy At The Gates features a sequence in which the main character arrives at the docks on Stalingrad in late 1942, and is promptly queued up in front of a truck, in which Commissars are issuing … Continue reading →

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The matter with me – A car story

Posted on October 11, 2011 by LeSombre

Hey, I’ve got eyes that see Don’t say there’s nothing wrong with me You say I’m just paranoid, well that’s something the matter with me That’s one thing the matter with me Hey, they checked my vital signs But I … Continue reading →

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One of those DAD posts

Posted on August 11, 2011 by LeSombre

You know what is really really hard? Come on, get it out of your system… I can hear you say “that’s what she said” from here.  What is really really hard is parenting other people’s kids. In fact, it’s not … Continue reading →

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Who am I again?

Posted on July 1, 2011 by LeSombre

Curious to see the reactions to this one… Happy Canada day!

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Trip / Vacation

Posted on June 29, 2011 by LeSombre

A few days ago, I told you I’ll eventually tell you the difference between a trip and a vacation. To summarize, a vacation is something you do to relax. A trip is something you do to learn things, fulfill a … Continue reading →

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Who am I?

Posted on June 24, 2011 by LeSombre

I’m probably getting crucified for this. Bonne St-Jean Baptiste!

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Ask and ye shall receive?

Posted on March 28, 2011 by LeSombre

“I’m going to cook some bacon for breakfast. I’m hesitating between using the blowtorch and sticking the slices in the toaster to cook it. What do you think I should do?” “How about just using a pan?” I reply. “Well … Continue reading →

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Bell can kiss my Ass

Posted on March 9, 2011 by LeSombre

Bell can kiss my ass With permision from David Simmer II, Blogography Bell Canada is like that creepy old guy that keeps staring at young girls during office parties. At first I thought Bell Canada was awesome and funny, hey … Continue reading →

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The List

Posted on February 3, 2011 by LeSombre

If you didn’t already brand me with the OCD iron following my fridge posts, this will certainly seal the deal. Ever so often, LovelyWife will say random things* like: Let’s redo the kitchen! Let’s renovate the bathroom! I’m so tired … Continue reading →

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Livin’ on the Edge

Posted on February 1, 2011 by LeSombre

When LovelyWife came home from work yesterday, she had bought eggs. She put them in the fridge. Click to embiggify… If you can’t see the eggs. I’m telling you it’s a disease. Look at those eggs RIGHT ON THE EDGE … Continue reading →

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Picket fence

Posted on December 6, 2010 by LeSombre

Classic white picket fence. Whenever most people think of picket fences, they think of a cute little house, with possibly a swing in the front yard a dog on the porch and the smell of freshly baked apple pie filling … Continue reading →

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What is the secret to 15 years of marriage?

Posted on October 29, 2010 by LeSombre

A few days ago I wrote about my impending doom upcoming 15th wedding anniversary. Robin asked: “What is the secret to 15 years of marriage?” To me it’s pretty easy: We met when we were pretty young, and went to a … Continue reading →

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