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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 colours. And really, musicians probably don’t give a shit if you completely miss the point of their songs, as long as the royalty cheques clear. But that doesn’t mean we can’t laugh at how wildly
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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 in my wake, and I’m sure I’m the villain in plenty of stories. I’ve been called so many things. Too talkative. Too quiet. Too much. Not enough. Bossy. Weak. Bitchy. A pushover. Brazen. Timid. Opinionated.
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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 article by Sage Justice. Once I read it, I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Robbins, the queen of repackaged motivation, didn’t just borrow an idea, she flat-out stole it. Her viral mantra, “Let Them,” comes directly
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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 set their own dispensing fees (within provincial limits), and in my area, those range from $4.99 to $12.99 per prescription. If you or your family take multiple medications, it adds up fast. But don’t worry,
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Kindness vs. Niceness
I spend a lotta time talking about kindness vs. niceness. There’s a massive difference between the two, and society seems bent on promoting “niceness”, when being kind is what’s beneficial all around. Being “nice” is performative. It’s a positive action based on how others perceive us, what others will think of us, and how it
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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 or used, because saving money was a huge concern), and putting her hair into cute little “ears” on the side of her head. Off we’d trot to the playground, and nobody would say a word
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Here’s What Men Should Be Doing for International Women’s Day
To be clear, this isn’t at all what men need to be doing on International Women’s Day, it’s what they need to be doing every damn day of the year. Because this one day of platitudes isn’t gonna cut it, really. You think we’re mad, in all senses of the word. You’re exhausted by our
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An Open Letter to My Birth Parents
Years ago, I found my birth family. One of my sisters and I have maintained a relationship, but my birth mother has chosen to have no contact with me. While that’s ok, and most of the time it doesn’t bother me, I am admittedly left feeling a little untethered sometimes. I don’t feel anger over
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You’re Still Here.
Bless me father, for I have sin– no, wait, that’s not right. Forgive me, readers, for I have not blogged. It has been five months since my last post. I can’t quite recall how I felt at the wind-down of 2019. I don’t typically make resolutions, but did I have high hopes for 2020? I
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Oh, So Tired
I am a self-proclaimed “silver-lining-finder”. It’s not something I shove down the throats of others, but a way I cope within myself, to stave off the hounds of anxiety and depression. Whenever I’ve gone through a challenging time, I’ve found peace in the small spots of joy — you know how much I hate toxic
