Feminism
I’m lucky. A very lucky woman. But the reason I feel lucky is NOT good. This is going to be a feminist blog post, so if there are any misogynist men here that can’t handle it, they should probably leave. I’m lucky because I never knew how badly we needed feminism until recently. When I say recently I mean within …
Pets/Animals
This is Cotton. Isn’t she just the cutest cat you’ve ever seen? Perhaps I am a little biased. But look at that face! We adopted her from the Toronto Humane Society when she was a kitten. I was in the middle of my volunteer shift there when I saw her. She wasn’t officially available for adoption yet, but I asked …
Fashion, Pets/Animals
Last weekend, I attended the Toronto Humane Society’s biggest annual fundraiser, Paws in the Park. With my husband and puppy by my side, I set up as an exhibitor with my new(relaunched) business Tarapparel. I shared the pet accessories that I make, including, bandannas, collar bows, and scarves. I’ve been an exhibitor at Paws in the Park for the previous …
Mental Illness
*Firstly I want to state that everyone is different and no two mental illnesses are the same. These suggestions are what usually works for me, but I can’t promise they will work for your loved one.* When I am having a breakdown of some sort, I tend to withdraw and get quiet. It feels as though I’ve been deflated, and …
