This week, more than any of the previous ones, I feel like I’m making useful tweaks. My mood went up from an average of 6.3 at this time last week to 6.8 with every day but Tuesday being rated as … Continue reading Winter Preparation Week 5: A Productive Week of Bike Commuting and Distraction-Free Reading
In 2012, I started a project called 500 Kindnesses. It was a “charity” bike ride that was sponsored by people pledging to do random acts of kindness which everyone can do instead of giving money which takes a bit of … Continue reading An Experiment: Kindness is Happening
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Bear, Thank you for sending our darling Goldi back to us. There are a few things I’d like to have the opportunity for us to discuss parent to parent. First off, our daughter is on a … Continue reading It’s Not Helicopter Parenting if You’re Right
Today I got curious about what seemed like the last “normal” day for me. When did it become clear that we were entering a new time in history? I went through my photo archive. I started looking in March, because in my mind that’s when it was well and truly different. I remember on March 15th I went out on a scavenger hunt. There was no question that things were already different then. There were hardly any people out on the streets and there was an air of surreality about the city. But I figured that sometime in early March … Continue reading The Last Normal Day
In this first entry of the series, Todd talks a bit about the many rules, regulations and practices that ensure that the vaccines (and all drugs) we get are safe and effective every time. Continue reading Making Safe Vaccines Part One: Introduction
If you’re wondering where I got my love for wandering in the forest near our home, you need only look as far as my son. (And then follow his blog too!) Continue reading Finding the Don Valley
Today, on the occasion of my 50th birthday I talk about the best gift I ever received – and I tell you what I want for this birthday. (hint: you can help!) Continue reading My Best Birthday Gift
After a challenging ride in the forest, Todd decides to go find peace in the middle of the city. Continue reading A Ride Through the City
Our neighbourhood is looking especially beautiful this time of year. Thanks to the CBC, you can take a drone ride above it to see a bit of the autumn colours. Continue reading Fall Colours in our Neighbourhood
The libraries are open again in Toronto and it feels really great – but will we be allowed to keep going to them much longer? Continue reading Back to the Library (but for how long?)
Go Outside Today 