Author: Alex

Keep Your Performative Praise

Keep Your Performative Praise

If you’ve ever done any of the things on this list, spare us your International Women’s Day post. No one..

10 Lessons About Nazis & Fascism From the X-Men

10 Lessons About Nazis & Fascism From the X-Men

I don’t wanna get all alarmist on you, but I think it’s time we channel some superhero energy here. The..

How to Buy a Vehicle Without Getting Screwed

How to Buy a Vehicle Without Getting Screwed

Car dealerships count on you not knowing how the game works. The markups, the “mandatory” fees, the pressure tactics; it’s..

Songs You Love for the Wrong Reasons

Songs You Love for the Wrong Reasons

I get it: not everyone’s into music lyrics like I am. And not everyone passed grade 10 English with flying..

Sorry, The Alex You’re Trying to Reach is Out of Service

Sorry, The Alex You’re Trying to Reach is Out of Service

People have had a lot to say about me over the years. I admit I’ve left a trail of people..

False Prophets and Stolen Wisdom: The Dark Side of Self Help 

False Prophets and Stolen Wisdom: The Dark Side of Self Help 

I wouldn’t have known about Mel Robbins’ latest grift if I hadn’t seen a post on Threads linking to this..

How Canadians Can Save Money on Prescription Medications

How Canadians Can Save Money on Prescription Medications

Prescription drug costs in Canada can be brutal (despite government regulations) and it goes beyond just the medication itself. Pharmacies..

Success is Inevitable

Success is Inevitable

I wanna share something with you. My eldest is in grade 12 this year, and I’m seeing my friend group..

Kindness vs. Niceness

Kindness vs. Niceness

I spend a lotta time talking about kindness vs. niceness. There’s a massive difference between the two, and society seems..

Why Do We Praise Men for Doing the Bare Minimum?

Why Do We Praise Men for Doing the Bare Minimum?

When my daughter was little, I used to love dressing her in cool clothes (that I typically bought on sale..