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We Need 15-Minute Cities More Than Ever

Have you ever heard of a 15-minute city? It's a very simple concept, but I rarely ever see people talking about it. Given the sweet, sweet benefits that we could reap from them, 15-minute cities deserve a lot more attention than they're currently getting. I know; urban planning concepts are

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The Importance of Choice and Bodily Autonomy

I'm all about tattoos. Seriously; I love my ink, I love seeing other people's ink, and I'm always absolutely thrilled to get compliments on my body art. I've had a lovely elderly woman approach me at a garden center to tell me she loved one of my pieces, and it

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Unfiltered #16: I'm Jumping In To Call For A Ceasefire

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Police Brutality and the BRAVE Cave

'To protect and to serve' is the unofficial motto of many police departments across North America. For some, the image of a man in a police uniform is a comforting one. It conjures a feeling of safety, the preservation of an ordered and lawful society. We expect that when we're

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Quality of Life and the Adderall Shortage

Access to medication and medical care should be considered a universal right. Somehow, even today, that remains a controversial statement in the minds of a stubborn minority. There will always be people who want to argue against their own best interests, especially if they can blend it into the classic

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Unfiltered #15: Winter Woes For the Working Class

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A Sad Update

A few weeks ago, I included a little bit of information about my personal life in a Wednesday post. I tend not to do that too often, as I like to focus on the big problems facing the world in the Weary Missive. It felt very relevant though, on the

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Women in Solidarity: Iceland Workers On Strike

It is a historic week in Iceland. For the first time in nearly 50 years, women and non-binary people in Iceland are standing shoulder to shoulder in solidarity with a mass work stoppage. Starting on Tuesday, the strike is set to last a full 24-hour day. Spanning many industries both

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Unfiltered #14: The State of the World Today

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The Season of Self-Care

I tend to get philosophical in the autumn months. It's an important time of year in my faith, as it marks the end of one year and the beginning of the next. The endlessly turning wheel that changes with the seasons and the moons. It's the time to cleanse ourselves

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A Little Autumn Check In

I'm writing this on Thanksgiving. The Canadian version, of course. This is a day that's supposed to be about family, and about the gratitude we feel for all of the graces and wonders that we've received in life. We're meant to spend it giving thanks for all of life's little

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Unfiltered #13: Canada's Foot Is Stuck in Its Mouth

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Once Again, Germany Shows Us How It's Done

There are few countries in the world that have a historical reputation like Germany. The memory of the Holocaust and the crimes of the Nazis are a massive, festering black stain on the surface of the Earth. I've been to the Holocaust Memorial in Washington D.C.; I've listened to

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Ignorance, Hate and Fear

I was scrolling through my news feeds and article recommendations this morning when I came across a post that stopped me up short. It was a perfect snapshot of how ignorance and fear alienate people from one another. We're all aware by now of the propaganda being spread across the

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Unfiltered #12: Pumpkin Spice and Climate Lawsuits

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The Very Best Time of The Year...For Some of Us

I love Fall. Autumn. The end of the hot seasons and the beginning of the cold. Dole out the blankets and light the apple pie candles, baby! I'm here for red leaves and frosty mornings! For those of us with a stable home and access to air conditioning and heaters,

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Recycle to Read: An Inspiring Initiative

It isn't easy being a parent these days. Kids are growing up in a really rough world. I don't have kids myself, but I have many friends who do. There are a number of common concerns that come up when we talk about current events and what it means for

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Unfiltered #11: It's Back to School Season!

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Child Labor On the Rise

When I was a child, there weren't many things that I worried about. Sure, I had my concerns about what I'd get for Christmas, or what book I should read before bed, and what my favorite color shirt was now that I was too old to think pink was cool.

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Don't Knock Charity: Creative Ways to Give

Among the easiest and most efficient means of jumping into activism is the simple act of donating to charities. Giving to people in need is a wonderful thing to do. It's very generous to support a worthy cause, providing help to organizations that can put your coin to good use.

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Unfiltered #10: Italy, What Are You Doing?

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Don't Knock Charity: A History of Service

There are many organizations out there with the same goal that we have; to work on building a better world for everyone. In many of my articles I've highlighted relevant charities and non-profits, but usually I've done so as a side note. A list of options for my readers if

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Community Building On Vacation

Hello to all of my fellow World-Weary travelers! As most of you will be aware, I am currently in the United States on a five week trip. I've done my best to keep up with my weekly posting and bi-weekly podcasting, and I've managed to avoid an interruption up until

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Unfiltered #9: The Era of Global Boiling

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Conspiracy Against Rights: Preserving Democracy

Recently, the former president of the United States of America was brought in to face arraignment once again. With a third indictment filed, and several more on the way, we are witnessing yet another First. Donald Trump was the first former president to be indicted, and now he is the