The question I often ask myself when choosing to work at home (or in an alternate setting like libraries or cafes) is whether my productivity is increased when I take my work elsewhere. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s become the norm to work or learn from home. Of course, for many of us, working… Read more »
Honestly, for me, life has changed very little. I’ve spent a little more time cleaning the house (not nearly enough) a lot more time watching the news (far too much) and other than that, just getting on. Of course, I realize I have the luxury of a job that’s pretty safe from recessionary pressures. If… Read more »
With states of emergency being called in Canada (a rare event) and abroad, schools being cancelled, and not really being able to leave the house, many people have gone into a panic around the world. All schools in Canada are closed and there are a couple provinces such as Saskatchewan and Alberta where they haven’t… Read more »
“It is dangerous to read newspapers” wrote Margaret Atwood in the late 60s. What she meant was clear: the establishment couldn’t be trusted to tell the truth or even to veer away from doing the wrong thing. During the Vietnam war the contradictions of the world were inescapable for a generation whose access to this… Read more »
For five years my family has eaten pizza on Fridays. We make it because there is something about homemade pizza, it just has a better quality to it. And its cheap! Anyone can make pizza. With a few ingredients, some time, and some patience you will be rewarded with a restaurant experience at home! If… Read more »
“An estimated 3.8 million Canadian adults reported having some type of disability. This represents 13.7% of the Canadian population” (CHRC,online). A disability is a functional limitation or restriction that interferes with the ability to perform an activity. Many disabled people face discrimination, ridicule, and disadvantages. About 60% of claims made to the Human Rights Commission… Read more »
It sounds so much more dramatic with that title, doesn’t it? In reality, my partner and I have decided we’re going to voluntarily self-isolate for a while (not from each other, just from you people). We’re trying for a month, and this is the second day. Honestly, I don’t expect it’s going to be that… Read more »
Dear Barb: Hi, I am an introvert, but this hasn’t been much of a problem in my life until recently. I graduated from university and ended up getting a job in a new city where I don’t know anyone. I have joined a few organizations in an attempt to meet new people, but the problem… Read more »
