Essays

Here is a collection of hopefully thought-provoking essays. Each person views the world through their lens. It is by understanding other people’s perspectives that we can truly begin to understand one another. I hope to foster an intellectual exchange of ideas. Or at the very least, give me a place to put my ideas down. So read on with an open mind and maybe ignite your curiosity.

text in a book on essays

I don’t plan to shy away from uncomfortable questions or topics. My essays will delve into the complexities of the human experience, tackling social issues, scientific breakthroughs, and the ever-evolving landscape of our world. If I do my job well, hopefully, you will confront ingrained beliefs, have your assumptions rattled, and perhaps even discover a hidden corner of your perspective you never knew existed.

I am only one person. My essays are not pronouncements of truth, but invitations to a conversation – a conversation where we can all learn, grow, and perhaps even change our minds. This is the world as I see it.

Explore the essays within this section. Let them challenge you, inspire you, and leave you pondering the world with a newfound sense of wonder. After all, the greatest journeys often begin with a single, thought-provoking spark.

  • unofficial start of summer image of cottage on lake
    The Unofficial Start of Summer
    In Canada, summer doesn’t wait for the calendar to say June 21st. It arrives earlier, marked not by a solstice, but by a collective cultural exhale. Much like my first rite of spring, for many Canadians, the unofficial start of summer kicks off during the Victoria Day long weekend — a time when barbecues are fired up,…
  • A fiction writer working at a desk
    When Fiction Isn’t Fiction at All
    Fiction is often presented as a world apart—imagined, invented, entirely “made up.” But any writer who has sat long enough with a character, or shaped a scene from nothing, knows this isn’t quite true. Fiction, for all its disguises, has a way of giving the writer away. So the question is worth asking: when we…
  • Canadian Flag with US Stars and Stripes overlayed to illustrate Trumps 51st state idea makes no sense
    Why Trump’s 51st State Idea Makes No Sense
    In the ever-theatrical world of Donald Trump’s political commentary, contradictions are not rare. But one of the more baffling ones to surface involves Canada—America’s peaceful neighbour to the north. Trump has, at various times, floated the idea (jokingly or otherwise) of Canada becoming the 51st state. Yet in the same breath, he’s also claimed that…
  • A fallen maple leaf on the ground
    What does it mean to be patriotic?
    I never considered myself patriotic before. Sure, I’m proud of my country and love living here. I cheer for our athletes in the Olympics. Any national sporting event I will don the red and white and cheer my heart out for Canada to be victorious, or at least not embarrass themselves. I even prefer the…
  • Walking in others shoes. The art of empathy
    Walk in Other People’s Shoes: The Art of Empathy
    The Art of Empathy Far too often, it seems everywhere I look, there is a lack of empathy today. The ability to understand and share the feelings of another is a cornerstone of human connection. It allows us to build bridges, navigate complex relationships, and foster a more compassionate world.  When I look around, it seems that many people…
  • Footprints in sand depicting nostalgia.
    Nostalgia Ain’t How It Used To Be
    When you fondly remember things from years gone by, are you accurately remembering how it really was, or some dream version?
  • Leafy question mark asking why am I here
    Why am I Here?
    In the last month, three things have brought focus to what I want to do and explains why I am here.

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