Polar Bears, Frozen Beer, and Open Car Doors: A Conversation with a Stranger on the Train
A few days ago, I took the GO train from Kitchener to Union Station for work. Now,…
Humor
Life is a script, but fate is the writer who keeps adding plot twists.
Do you believe in fate/destiny? You wake up thinking, Alright, let’s get this day over with. Fate,…
Me 2.0: The Perfect, Zen-Like Version of Me That Will Never Exist (But Nice to Dream About)
If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be, and why? If I…
The Most Ambitious DIY Project: My 35-Year Meditation Journey
Describe the most ambitious DIY project you’ve ever taken on. The Most Ambitious DIY Project: My 35-Year…
Awkward Silence: Because Saying Nothing Has Never Been This Painfully Loud
If you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why? Oh,…
Dear Education System: Thanks for Nothing (Except Maybe Trauma and Pointless Facts)
What advice would you give to your teenage self? Ah, the age-old question. The one people love…
404 Error: Perfect Drink Not Found. Please Insert More Optimism.
What’s my favorite drink? 404 Error: Favorite drink not found. Please try again later. Oh, classic. But…
The Home That Became a Dream
Write about your dream home. A few years ago, we moved from Scarborough to Waterloo. Like most…
Yes, I need a break. From what? My own thoughts.
Do you need a break? From what? Life feels like I’m always wiping the same table, day…
How to Achieve Absolutely Nothing and Still Feel Accomplished
The dream. The perfect day where I do nothing of measurable value, yet somehow, by the time…
The Weight of Time: When Perspective Becomes Clarity
How do significant life events or the passage of time influence your perspective on life? When I…
The Instant Noodle Enlightenment: A Journey of Regret, Wisdom, and Spicy Suffering
What’s your favorite thing to cook? Instant noodles are not just food. They are a test. A…
The Toaster That Lived: A Trade War Tragedy
What’s the thing you’re most scared to do? What would it take to get you to do…
My Dream Job: Professional Excuses Trainer
What’s your dream job? Dream big, they say. Well, my dream job is to become a Professional Excuses…
The Tail That Rules My World: If My Pet Could Understand One Thing
If I could teach my dog one thing, it would be this: Hey, you little fluffball with…
The World’s Closest (and Weirdest) Destinations You’ll Never Visit
Name an attraction or town close to home that you still haven’t got around to visiting. Alright,…
How Laziness Set Off a Chain Reaction (And Sent Me to the ER)
Life is like a row of dominoes. One tiny push, one small decision, and suddenly everything’s falling…
What do you enjoy doing most in your leisure time?
In my free time, I see myself living in a motivational movie. The scene starts with me…
The Squeaky Boardroom: Where Feathers Rule
What makes a good leader? According to the Rubber Chickens (and Their Clearly Exhausted Translator):Forget those fancy…
Chewing Over Life’s Useless Receipts
If you could un-invent something, what would it be? Un-invent the receipt for a pack of gum.…