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Lessons Learned in Montréal

Posted on August 12, 2014 by thevenerablecorvex

Yesterday, I returned from my month-long sojourn in Montreal; while it was certainly a wonderful thing to regain some measure of independence (no matter how temporarily), I am certainly happy to see the end of 24-hour work days*. I learned … Continue reading →

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The Wasted Year

Posted on July 17, 2014 by thevenerablecorvex

Tomorrow, I’m going to Montreal for the first time in eleven years. It seems that the staff of the International Space University were sufficiently impressed by my work last year in Strasbourg that they are inviting me back, with food, … Continue reading →

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Life On An Elastic Band

Posted on March 1, 2014 by thevenerablecorvex

There are only two things to be said for eking out a meagre existence. The first, quite obviously, is that at least you’re still existing. The second is that “eking” is a fun word to say. I am an example … Continue reading →

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Regrets, I’ve Not Had a Few

Posted on January 24, 2014 by thevenerablecorvex

Maybe it’s just my relative youth, but it has occurred to me that I don’t actually think that I have any regrets. I mean: in some ways, it would have been nice to transition before puberty, but can I honestly … Continue reading →

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I’m Not Dead Yet!

Posted on November 25, 2013 by thevenerablecorvex

I have come to suspect that most, if not all, of my parents’ ongoing discomfort with my transition is rooted in the idea that the person that they knew is dying and being replaced by a stranger. It was an … Continue reading →

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Farewell to the Life I Have Built

Posted on June 14, 2013 by thevenerablecorvex

On Tuesday, I was presented with a diploma which certified my status as a Master of Science. From this day forward, I can truthfully tell people that I hold an advanced degree in theoretical physics*. Convocation itself was a dreadfully … Continue reading →

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What You’ve Done For Me

Posted on May 18, 2013 by thevenerablecorvex

I must reacquaint myself with silence Now that I can’t depend Upon the noisome, anti-tranquil violence Of you, my dearest friend. And in those years of sheer frustration When your din brought such vexation Never once did I imagine I’d … Continue reading →

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Of Friendship

Posted on March 17, 2013 by thevenerablecorvex

I lived in one city for the first twenty-three years of my life. During all of that time, I made only one friend about whom I cared enough to make an effort to remain in contact. Think about that for … Continue reading →

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Cherry Tomatoes

Posted on March 8, 2013 by thevenerablecorvex

I have just spent the last several days defending my right to piss in a public washroom to an absolute thundering moron. Needless to say, this has a way of tiring me out. So with your generous indulgence, dear readers, … Continue reading →

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Victory At Last

Posted on February 27, 2013 by thevenerablecorvex

I spent pretty much all of last week preparing for yesterday’s thesis defense, culminating in a “practice run” which took place last Friday afternoon. I had originally intended to deliver this exclusively to a group of my fellow graduate students, … Continue reading →

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