Injuries of any sort fail to be terribly enjoyable, but I would argue that they’re usually worse when you’re an athletic person, or, worse again, if the injury occurred while doing physical activity we love and appreciate. Rugby is an escape for me, much like any sport is an escape for any athlete who plays … More Recognizing the mental impact of a physical injury
Continuing our conversation regarding fear, allow me to fill you in on an experience I recently had that genuinely scared the absolute shit out of me. During our last game, I went to tackle a player on the opposing team, and something went rather wrong. I’m still not entirely certain as to what specifically happened … More The fickleness of fear (part two)
When I was a child, I can now assume, rather accurately, that each and every time I heard the phrase Time is everything, I was not able to comprehend the truth of this statement. Blame it on an absence of maturity, or the lack of development of my frontal lobe, but regardless of the cause, … More Time really is everything
Blaine and I are the proud owners of two cats – Lionel, who will be turning 12 in a few weeks time, and Timmy, who is only three. Timmy was a rescue from our own farm, and Lionel was a rescue from a different farm. They’re both part of our family, and while Lionel may … More Dealing with a cat with dandruff? Read this
Being a farmer’s daughter, in combination with living and working on our family farm for most of my life, one could assert that I’m a little bit biased on the topic of agriculture, and I suppose they would be correct in their assertion. I’ve always been quite passionate about farming, and my background and experience … More Why aren’t we worried about the future of farmland?
While it arguably isn’t something we seek out or enjoy, pain is often an inevitable component of life for the vast majority of us. Some of us, unfortunately, experience pain more intensely and more frequently than others, depending on the sorts of things we engage with at work or in our free time, but pain, … More The fascinating subjectivity of pain
I haven’t exactly kept my love for Kristin Hannah as an author as of late. The first book I ever read by her was The Nightingale, which will arguably remain one of the most powerful texts I have ever laid eyes on for the remainder of my life. That might sound dramatic to some, but … More The subjectivity of writing
I have had long hair for a few years now, and when I say long, I mean it hits just about halfway down my ass. It’s long enough that it gets caught in my pants when I pull them up after relieving myself, and as much as I appreciate and enjoy having long hair, there … More Long hair? Try these styles to keep it out of your face
These days, the idea of standing up for what we believe in seems to be a bit risky, to put it mildly. I say this because we are living in a world in which we are constantly on guard, and on edge, concerned about saying something offensive to the wrong person; it’s to the point … More The significance of standing up for what you believe in
My mom and I have had numerous conversations about how, since the pandemic, the majority of people seem to be bloody miserable. I will argue until I’m blue in the face that the COVID-19 pandemic did little more than encourage us to become the most selfish and entitled version of ourselves possible, stemming originally from … More Here’s why you need to hold others accountable
As wonderful as summer gatherings are, sometimes, trying to determine what sort of dish you’ll be bringing to the festivity in question is more complicated than the plot of Game of Thrones. You want to pick something that appeals to the masses, but without said dish being overdone, or redundant; by the time you figure … More How about some ‘Mom’s Molasses Ham and Beans’ for your next summer cookout?
Temu and Shein are two companies that are often viewed with controversy regarding how they go about executing their business. Both brands are similar in what they stock and carry; however, Shein seems to place a heavier emphasis on clothing, whereas Temu seems to prioritize home items. Despite their dominant area of goods, both Shein … More Temu: Scam or success?
My husband and I had a conversation a few days ago that inspired today’s post. We were chatting about how if either of us found ourselves out of work (which we both sincerely hope does not come to fruition), we would use the free time to learn something new, for example, a skill. We both … More Learning: an infinite and incredible thing
To continue our conversation about cleaning hacks and how to be as efficient as possible, I thought we could begin this post by perhaps offering my own opinions on the topic. More specifically, I thought it might be somewhat fun to share with you what my favourite cleaning task is and which one I despise … More Check out these cleaning hacks that actually work (part two)
When I think back to how I dressed when I was younger, meaning in my teens and into my early 20s, I genuinely cannot comprehend what in the actual fuck I was thinking at times. I certainly identified with tight fitting clothing; I would only wear skinny jeans that I basically had to remove with … More The mature realization of dressing for comfort
Back in the beginning of August, the conclusion of my regular rugby season came to a rather abrupt and unfortunate end. I sustained a serious concussion and whiplash during the game, and while I am grateful the injury happened at the end of the season, it still wasn’t wonderful time-wise in the sense we were … More In pain? Consider visiting Achieve Movement Health Clinic
I would wager that many people would agree with me when I say that most days there doesn’t seem to be nearly enough hours in the day. Tasks and responsibilities pile up, and oftentimes, despite our best efforts, our to-do list seems to be infinite and only expanding, while our list of tasks we completed … More Are you familiar with this time-saving hack?
Agriculture, like any other sector of the business world, has its highs and lows. Regardless if you’re a cash cropper or involved with livestock, you’re going to have days that are great, and you’re inevitably going to have days that are pure shit. Sometimes I can’t help but speculate as to whether or not the … More The importance of challenging agricultural misconceptions
About a month ago, Blaine and I started watching a relatively new movie released via Amazon Prime titled The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. We got almost halfway through it, but Blaine fell asleep, so I paused it where we left off in hopes of finishing it soon after. Alas, this thing called life seemed to … More Looking for an action movie that is actually exciting? Read this
Since I’ve cooked my head to a rather extensive degree, I’ve found myself with some additional free time because I’m not able to work just yet. I’ve been trying to think of things I am able to do to maintain productivity, and while I do manage to keep myself fairly busy, sometimes I resort to … More Why can’t we leave well enough alone?
I believe in order to truly comprehend the ins and outs of customer service, one must first immerse oneself in an environment or occupation that involves dealing with the public. Until you’ve worked a job that requires communicating with customers and satisfying their needs and demands, it’s a bit difficult to entirely understand the best … More Customer service: a how-to guide
In the last post I wrote about Bridgerton, I admitted I wasn’t taken by this series nearly to the same extent everyone and their mother seems to be. Bridgerton is, apparently, the show right now, and it’s all I see anytime I check my social media channels. Granted, algorithms don’t help with this, but regardless, … More Bridgerton: final thoughts
I haven’t exactly hidden my love and adoration for television series and films set in the Medieval and/or Renaissance era. From Vikings to Saxons, to Royals and Earls, I can’t get enough of this period in history, and I am rather grateful there are so many television and film productions available that take place in … More Is ‘Bridgerton’ worth the hype?
My mom, sister and I recently had a conversation about water. Riveting stuff, I know. My sister, me, and my dad all drink ridiculous volumes of water. I probably drink two to three gallons a day, my sister more, and my dad is usually about level with my consumption. My mom, on the other hand, … More Bored of water? Try these tricks to jazz it up
In the context of physical activity, pulled and sore muscles are almost inevitable. Perhaps we failed to warm up properly before going a little too hard in practice; maybe we added more weight to our deadlift. Regardless of the reasoning behind strained muscles, anyone who has experienced the discomfort can attest to how irritating it … More Sore muscles? Read this
For the past few months, the internet quality where Blaine and I reside has been absolute shit. The Wi-Fi signal comes and goes at it pleases, completely arbitrarily, and it tends to conk out at the most inconvenient times, for example, when Blaine and I are getting to the good part in a film, or … More The downside of convenience
Empathy is a concept that, nowadays, is hard to come by. For anyone unfamiliar with the term empathy and what exactly the concept is, it is, in my own words, the ability to read someone’s mood and/or emotions and be mindful of both when engaging with them. Put simply, it is the ability to ‘feel’ … More The power of empathy
I can’t exactly say I love spiders, because they creep me the hell out. I don’t hate them, though; I think spiders and a lot of insects are seriously misunderstood creatures that, sadly, are often subject to the under sole of a shoe or a rolled-up newspaper. I can thank my mom for my respect … More How much do you know about spiders?
I would wager that there a lot of people out there, roaming around, doing their own thing, that have absolutely zero comprehension of what the word ‘sorry’ signifies. We know that sorry is the appropriate thing to say when we wrong someone, and furthermore, that it serves as a form of apology, but aside from … More When sorry isn’t enough
I recently viewed a reel via Instagram depicting a middle-aged woman sharing publicly an experience she recently endured in West Vancouver, British Columbia. Her face is severely bruised and swollen, and it is evident that she is in pain. She explains how she attended a firework display and took the bus from the event to … More Heroism versus tragedy: how do we walk the line?
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