In my excitement to see brand new shoes at the curb, I missed it. I missed the terrible slash in the otherwise perfect-looking UGG boot set out for garbage with many other pairs of shoes in front of SoftMoc in Bloor West Village, Toronto. As I stood there, jaw dropped under my mask, I was … [Read more…]
As scientists work to discover the secrets of COVID-19 in order to develop effective treatments and a vaccine, other discoveries are also being made in these challenging and uncertain times. Some of these are corporate, things that many people are learning together. This includes both how to work from home and how to deal with … [Read more…]
Sometimes, there is a direct conflict between personal care and planet care. This is the case with my diabetes management. The amount of garbage I generate to stay healthy causes me mental anguish, verging on physical pain. It shouldn’t have to be this way. I should be able to take care of both my diabetes … [Read more…]
How does a community begin heal after a major trauma like the July 22nd shooting on The Danforth in Toronto that left two young people dead and thirteen others wounded? How do you reclaim a once-joyful part of the city, after it’s been painted with deep sadness and fear? As I walked back from my … [Read more…]
Black plastic may be strong, durable, and work well for takeout food, but it can’t be recycled in the City of Toronto, and that makes it not cool! More to come on this important topic, so please check back soon. In the meantime, don’t buy plastic items if you don’t intend to use them for … [Read more…]
A very cool thing happened at the June 2018 Board Meeting of Rotary International. The creation of a LGBT+ RAF (Rotarians and Friends) Fellowship was approved! Full disclosure here – I am proud to be a Charter Member of this very important new group. Now let’s back up a little. Not everyone is familiar with … [Read more…]
Take a local laneway in need of some love, add an enthusiastic group of Girl Guides in search of a major community service project and a city with a fabulous street art program, and what do you get? A very cool laneway painting project and some lovely new artwork for the community to enjoy! As … [Read more…]