Month: September 2014

  • Weighty Indecision

    Weighty Indecision

    I’m gaining some weight around my waist, making my pants a little tighter than they used to be. I went to a gym yesterday, a new one just down the street from where I live. I walked in, and chatted with the receptionist, asking her what services the gym offers. We talked about the pricing…

  • The Non-Continuation Agreement

    The Non-Continuation Agreement

    If you’ve ever dated, you’ll be familiar with the agreement that I’m about to elucidate on and, to some extend, describe.

  • Pistanthrophobia

    There are many great reasons to love language. One is when you discover a word or phrase that captures the sentiment you are currently feeling.   (I can’t find this word in any reliable online dictionary.)

  • HeForShe

    HeForShe

    Emma Watson, the UN Women Global Goodwill Ambassador, is at the forefront of a new campaign, HeForShe. It’s not unique for celebrities to take up a cause, attaching their name and peculiar brand of fame to it. This one, for me at least, is important. To say that I’m actively involved in the issues of…

  • It Would Seem as Though I’ve Been Doing Nothing With My Time

    I’ve been living in Toronto, again, for about three weeks now. On paper, you would think that I’ve been doing nothing with my time, but the truth is much different. I’ve been waiting.