Majime vs Amateur: Why You Don’t Need to Be Perfect to Love Your Hobby
Majime, the serious and earnest pursuit of excellence can sometimes be a hindrance
Year: 2025
Parotidectomy at TGH: a Miracle of Modern Medicine
I just had, what I would consider a miraculous experience. I had surgery and I remember none of it. While I was unconscious I had a parotidectomy.
MAID in Canada: The Struggle for More Personal Choice
Analyzing the debate around MAID in Canada, and why personal choice must remain paramount.
The Three-Hobby Rule: A Surprisingly Simple Path to Fulfillment
Hobbies aren’t optional—they’re vital for a meaningful life. The three-hobby rule can nurture your mind, body, and creativity.
Ordinary but Happy: Why a Regular Life Can Be Extraordinary
You don’t need fame or fortune to live a meaningful life. Here’s how one person turned ordinary experiences into lasting happiness—and how you can too.
The Lennon Test: Why School Never Taught You How to Be Happy
When they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down ‘happy.’
7 Iconic Singer-Songwriters You Need to Hear Before You Die
Discover 7 legendary singer-songwriters who shaped modern music. From Bob Dylan’s wordplay to Joni Mitchell’s raw emotion, explore the artists and songs that define great songwriting.
Negative Income Tax: A More Judicious Path to Financial Security
Discover why negative income tax could be the fair and effective alternative to universal basic income Canada needs today.
Recent Artwork
Since I have been on leave the past little while, I have gotten back into painting. This time I have switched to acrylics as the space isn’t big enough for oils with all the fumes. Acrylics dry much faster so I have to move quickly! But I have produced a …
Citizenship Reconsidered: Five Essential Responsibilities in a Functioning Democracy
Sadly the founders of America didn’t think to make a Bill of Responsibilities when they were writing the Bill of Rights. Perhaps they thought they were self evident. Or perhaps they didn’t want to dictate what people should do. In my opinion there are certain things that individuals owe to …