Skepticism

There’s been a story circulating online for many years now that McDonland’s burgers only partially contain beef. The rumour states that they source their patties from a company …

Letting Go

Sentimentality is an interesting thing. It can infect the most common of items without you realizing it. And before you know it, that old pair of shoes is …

Trajectory

30 years ago my life changed in ways I still can’t fully comprehend. One of the most significant events of my life occurred in the tragic passing of …

Seasons

Leaves are falling. Those that haven’t light the trees in a blaze of orange, red and yellow hues. Autumn is arguably the most beautiful time of year. The …

Vertigo

I looked down. That was a mistake. On a recent backcountry trip in the mountains, I had a full-on panic attack brought on by vertigo. Only once before …

Pax Machina: Addendum

While researching for the main article, I was particularly interested in the job loss issue. As a web developer, writer and photographer, I am especially affected. Rather than …

Thoughtful or Kind

Most people confuse and misuse these terms. Although they overlap in a Venn diagram, they’re different entities. A woman I know recently brought water to a homeless man …

A Long Time Coming

I’m nervous, excited, anxious and overwhelmed. My head is still spinning with everything I’ve processed this last week. It’s the crescendo of a wild month that blindsided me. …

So Close.

It’s the first day of spring. Under a cloudy sky, the world is coloured in hues of brown and grey. The occasional sun makes the wet ground from …