I’ve made mention of the fact that my preferred genre of books to read is fiction, but in the last couple of years, I’ve developed a sincere appreciation for historical fiction. I can thank Kristin Hannah for this, seeing as the first historical fiction text I ever read was The Nightingale, and if you haven’t … More Read or rid: ‘All the Light We Cannot See’ by Anthony Doerr
Upon finally meeting with a surgeon regarding my destroyed knee, I’ve learned that I have completely severed my Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and require ACL reconstructive surgery. I’ve been in denial up until this point about needing surgery, but I can’t say I’m terribly surprised, given the extent of the damage that I’ve done to … More Here’s what you need to know about ACL reconstruction
I wrote a post a little while ago sharing my thoughts on Caro Claire Burke’s novel, Yesteryear. I won’t be too redundant, but to offer you a very brief summary, the book follows the marriage between Natalie and Caleb and their aspirations to farm together. There is a hell of a lot more to the … More Appreciating the romanticization of farming in ‘Yesteryear’ by Caro Claire Burke
If you have owned your Keurig for longer than a year, I almost guarantee that you have been at the receiving end of brewing issues resulting from the machine building up too much residue internally. I’ve owned just about every model and make of Keurig’s in existence, and every single one has been the bearer … More Clogged Keurig? Read this
Whether or not you have watched any of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there is a solid probability that you have heard of a Norwegian soccer player named Erling Haaland. He is 25 years of age and plays forward for Norway, and the man has become an internet sensation. Not only is he a remarkably … More Let’s talk about Erling Haaland
Our conversation pertaining to capybaras will continue today, and I hope you’re enjoying learning about these animals as much as I have. Granted, I’m a little bit biased towards these majestic creatures because of the obsession I had with them while I was in high school, but they really are extremely lovable critters. I think … More How much do you know about capybaras? (part two)
If you find yourself a wee bit confused after reading the title of today’s post, no need to fret. Capybara awareness has increased in the past few years, based on my own observations, but they certainly aren’t the most common animal to spot while you’re out and about. I first learned about capybaras when I … More How much do you know about capybaras?
I am entirely aware of the fact that the title of today’s post may not be the most enticing food creation you’ve ever heard of, but I do ask that you keep an open mind. Despite the jargon not being the most alluring, I can promise you that the final product is scrumptious. A few … More Let’s make chicken nugget sandwiches
I have a somewhat conflicted relationship with both cooking and baking. When I was a teenager, I went through a phase during which I was positively obsessed with cooking, to the point my parents enrolled me in a week-long cooking course. I loved it, and to make things even more enjoyable, I was able to … More Let’s make homemade ice cream
Yesterday’s post served as a sort of introduction, I suppose, to the main components of a human knee. By components, I am making reference to the four major ligaments that exist within the knee, but there are plenty of other very important aspects that make up the entire knee structure that I am by no … More How well do you know your knees? (part two)
While I am still waiting for some diagnostic imaging to inform me of what sort of knee injury I am currently dealing with, and the extent of it, I figure it doesn’t hurt to educate myself about all things knee-related. I’ve never done so much reading about the components of a knee in all of … More How well do you know your knees?
I feel obligated to share a personal story with all of you before we delve into today’s squirrel content. When I was a lot younger, my uncle told me a story about a squirrel I doubt I will ever forget. He told me that when he was a kid, he and a buddy decided to … More Let’s talk about squirrels (part two)
I have always considered squirrels to be positively adorable creatures, but I am aware that plenty of us are not fans of these little creatures. I should arguably stipulate that I have also always found mice to be very cute, so it’s possible I’m a wee bit fucked in the head. But, aside from my … More Let’s learn about squirrels
I’ve never been a tremendous fan of rhubarb, but I know plenty of people who love and enjoy it, my family included. Last year, my dad and sister decided to try growing some ourselves, and we now have a dedicated rhubarb patch on the farm where it is thriving. My dad has always been a … More Let’s make Rhubarb Berry Upside-Down Cake
Few things piss me off on this Earth more than when technological devices fail to perform their duties. I acknowledge it is not entirely sensible to rage toward an inanimate object, but sometimes it’s necessary. Blaine and I have been living together in our home now for roughly four years, meaning our appliances are only … More Dirty dishes coming out of the dishwasher? Read this
When I decided that today’s post would share a recipe, I wasn’t entirely certain of what sort of recipe I wanted to feature. I try to reference recipes that I figure appeal to the masses, are relatively straightforward, and don’t cost a fortune to prepare; when I came across one for Taco Lasagna, I decided … More Let’s make Taco Lasagna
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
For someone who possesses a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature, I’m a little ashamed of myself that it took me this long to delve into one of John Steinbeck’s works. The man is renowned as an author, with several incredibly successful publications, and while I might be lagging in getting around to reading … More Read or rid: ‘The Grapes of Wrath’ by John Steinbeck
When I sat down to write today’s post, entirely uninspired, I remembered my unintentional animal series I started a little while ago, and suddenly thought about giraffes. Giraffes are one of those animals most people are familiar with in terms of existence, but I suspect most of us don’t know too much about them and … More How much do you know about giraffes?
While I don’t believe I have ever met anyone who claims they are not a fan of nachos, allow me to assert that unless you have had some sort of terrible experience with this dish, I genuinely cannot think of a single, viable reason as to why someone wouldn’t like them. You almost can’t go … More Waffle … nachos?
When I joined the Norfolk Harvesters Rugby Football Club three years ago, I can recall feeling a bit perplexed at the sight of a bizarre-looking camera at our first game. It was bright green and attached to the top of a rather long pole; I was entirely ignorant of the fact that it was a … More If you’re on a sports team, consider getting a Veo camera
I think it would be relatively safe to wager that the combination of chronic illness and contact sports isn’t exactly a great one. Anytime I tell people that I play rugby and have Lyme disease, they’re usually horrified, and I can’t really say I blame them or find their reaction to be out of line. … More You know your body best
While temperatures here in Southern Ontario still aren’t exactly where they should be in terms of warmth, we are slowly getting there. Soon enough, we will find ourselves proclaiming that it is simply too hot to cook, and when this occurs, I figure I’ll ensure we all have a few recipes in our arsenal to … More How about some Cherry Tomato Pasta with Avocado Sauce for dinner tonight?
Now that we find ourselves on day three of chatting about all things sloth, I am sincerely hoping that you, like me, have actually gained a more thorough comprehension of these incredible creatures. I was under the impression my sloth knowledge was relatively well-versed, but upon dedicating three separate posts to these cuties, I’ve come … More We salute the sloth (part three)
When I select an animal to dedicate a post or two towards, I like to think I’m relatively well-versed in the chosen animal’s general traits and information. Sometimes this is true, and other times, my assumptions are entirely false, and my post yesterday proved this, specifically the bit about sloths and their bowel habits. That … More We salute the sloth (part two)
I have a bit of difficulty conjuring thoughts about sloths without thinking about my mom. I recognize that assertion is a bit odd, so allow me to provide you with some context; my mom adores sloths, and has for as long as I can remember. I like them quite a bit myself, but my mom’s … More We salute the sloth
If I had to make a somewhat educated guess, I suspect that when most of us who do not identify as professional chefs or cooks hear the term ‘ceviche,’ we experience a twinge of anxiety at the prospect of it. I could be entirely wrong in my assumption, but, personally, ceviche sort of scares me. … More Let’s make Shrimp Ceviche
I was not initially planning on devoting three separate posts to the topic of goats, but, alas, here we are. I’ve mentioned before that I don’t always anticipate just how many posts one topic will require, and now and then I am pleasantly surprised to learn that there is far more content pertaining to certain … More Let’s talk about goats (part three)
In the instance you missed yesterday’s post, allow me to give you a heads-up of sorts regarding today’s post and its subject matter – goats. I’ve been enjoying writing about all different types of animals here on my blog, and goats, by no means, are an exception to this pleasure. Hence, the topic today is … More Let’s talk about goats (part two)
Now that I’ve established the definite theme of dedicating posts to specific kinds of animals, I figure I may as well lean into it and keep it going, even if this theme was not intentional at its start. I love animals, as do many people, so I figure the subject matter is at least somewhat … More Let’s talk about goats
