Category Archives: Mythography

Part autobiography, part myth. It’s never about the individual facts, but rather the spirit of the story.

Engaged. Kids Love Augmented Reality.

Posted on June 4, 2009 by jted

One the strongest cinematic memories from my childhood is from Star Wars (surprise surprise). C-3Po R2-D2 and Chewbacca are playing a type of holographic chess on the Millennium Falcon, passing the time as they speed through space. The game pieces … Continue reading →

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Tweetie for Twitter is the New Zippo

Posted on June 2, 2009 by jted

When I was in University, I didn’t have a mobile phone, email, or internet access. Most people didn’t. There was no TXTing, no IMing, no poking people on Facebook, and certainly no twittering. The way you met new and interesting … Continue reading →

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60 Reasons to Celebrate

Posted on March 2, 2009 by jted

Today is my Dad’s 60th birthday. Here are 60 reasons why I think he’s the greatest: 1-He’s generous. 2-He taught me how to ride a bike. 3-He let me shoot real film when I was 5. 4-He’s built more than … Continue reading →

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1st Grader Suspected of Distributing Bio-Hazardous Material

Posted on January 18, 2009 by jted

Imagine for a moment that you are a father. Now imagine that your 6 year old excitedly shows you a plastic tube that was given to her by a schoolyard friend. Now imagine examining the tube closely, which is filled … Continue reading →

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Heart Transplant

Posted on April 19, 2002 by jted

Having a child has tweaked my perspective on myself. I can hardly remember what it was like NOT having a daughter. Who was I? I feel like those days were childhood, and these days are responsibility. I feel like a … Continue reading →

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The Extraordinary & Dramatic Entrance of Madeleine Zoë

Posted on April 17, 2002 by jted

Dear friends, Observe the extraordinary and dramatic entrance of Madeleine Zoë into this side of reality. Born April 15th, 2002 at 3:33am, at St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Blonde hair, blue eyes, big feet. 8lbs 2oz, 20.5 inches long. … Continue reading →

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Wunderkind Scores 100% on First Test— before Birth!

Posted on April 13, 2002 by jted

(Toronto) On April 10th, 2002, in a stunning display of pure genius, fetal Baby McIsaac scored 8 out of a possible eight points in his/her first ultrasound exam. The Biophysical Profile, as it’s called, awards 2 full points in 4 … Continue reading →

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Fetus Magazine

Posted on March 18, 2002 by jted

Pastels, $5,000 mohair girraffes, and a million baby GAP ads aside, Marth Stewart baby is a fantastic magazine. The art direction is clean and fresh, the photography is soft and warm, and there are some great ideas– like cutting up … Continue reading →

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Angel Wings on Fingernails

Posted on March 17, 2002 by jted

Some weeks ago, a white, symetrical pair of wings appeared at the base of my ‘baby’ fingernail. This strange tattoo, this irregular mineral deposit, felt imbued with inexplicable mysticism. They were angel wings, i thought, bearing great news. A downy … Continue reading →

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