When the pandemic hit, many of us rushed to the local shelters to get a pet. Months into it, out popped the funny memes of overwalked dogs, or cats miffed by having no quiet time on their own. Jokes aside, what stood out was our pets’ enduring love during difficult times. It’s only fitting that … Continued
By Amy Green
Humans are wired for connection. So much so, in fact, that we tend to live longer and healthier lives when we have strong relationships with others. Unfortunately, the past couple of years have brought an alarming increase in loneliness, contributing to declines in mental well-being across the globe. Luckily, we can build and nurture social … Continued
Years ago, at a campground in the jungle of Borneo, I drank boiling water out of the same single-use plastic bottle for a week. It may sound silly, but while new plastic water bottles cost money, hot water was free—and as a fresh university graduate with precious few dollars in my pocket, saving a few … Continued
By Carime Lane
In recent months, many a trip to the gas pump or walk down the grocery aisle has resulted in sticker shock. According to Statistics Canada, June 2022 was the first time the annual inflation rate exceeded 8 percent in almost 40 years. In April 2022, the annual inflation rate reached 6.8 percent in Canada. The … Continued
A lot has changed since the term “chief cook and bottle washer” was first coined in the 1800s to describe “the person in charge of practically everything.” Does this describe your position at home? To your many duties as the chief cook and bottle washer, you may also find yourself in the role of chief … Continued