Since I was a kid, I’ve had this creative bent of sorts. Ideas would just flow into my mind at the randomest times. Sometimes in the middle of the night, sometimes on the playground at school, and often during class when I wasn’t paying attention. (Not sorry.) Despite growing out…

A guide for those who want to make a difference. Like many of you, I often scroll through social media with a slow rumbling of anxiety beneath me. Every third post is about some conflict, some problem, some ongoing trend that doesn’t bode well. I worry about the future, and wonder what I, a single citizen, can do to make…

REENTRY Tell us about an experience you’ve had coming back to something — or someone — after time away. What changed in your absence? How did you change? What are the funny moments, faux pas, discomforts, and joys that came with returning to an old situation (or your pre-pandemic life) with…

DEATH People die, of course, but so do other things. Ideals. Relationships. Jobs. Life phases. Pieces of who we once were. A death isn’t always inherently sad, either; sometimes, it’s a positive step, freeing us from what was weighing us down or allowing us to move forward. Illusions can die. Grudges…

This was originally posted on my newsletter, the Tart of War. Check it out and subscribe if you’re interested! Hey friends, Part of understanding political decision-making is learning how to accurately filter information online. Separating fact from fiction, combating disinformation, and determining the truth all require some leg work. It’s…

So, you want to be a fact-checker, eh? Tired of getting duped by sketchy articles and social media posts? Want to learn how to filter information by what’s correct vs. what’s not? You and me both. I’ve got some good news and bad news. The bad news: disinformation is a…

This blog post is brought to you by my newsletter, The Tart of War. You can find the original post here! 3 Intro Books For Political Messaging Hey friend, If you’re interested in learning more about political messaging, here are three books to start. I’m sharing these books because they…

This blog post is brought to you by my newsletter, The Tart of War. You can find the original post here! A Beginner’s Guide To Civic Engagement Hey friends, As the lockdowns continue (atleast here in Ontario) I’ve been thinking about how involvement in our communities is so important. Not…

Like every unemployed millennial who has an interest in social media, I decided to make a playlist on YouTube of personal branding videos. Mainly for my professional interests (there’s a point where, as a “social media person” you need to have some understanding of the terms and concepts in your…