Decoding “Free-Range” Claims

During my undergrad time at the University of Guelph, I was fortunate enough to have been placed in Johnston Hall as my residence. There were a lot of aggies in that dorm (otherwise known as Continue reading →

The Wonder Walls

10 Remarkable Stories of Personal Triumph 44 Inspirational Postcards or Posters Continue reading →

Focusing on Positivity

The other night while I was taking my dog for a walk, I came across something that made me stop. And smile. Scrawled in pastel chalk on the sidewalk was “fulfill your destiny” by “honschar of new york” (see @honschar on instagram). Seeing those words made me stop and think. In that single moment my spirit … Continue reading →

Women in Science: The Comments of Tim Hunt

This week I found myself brainstorming for blog ideas. Since starting this new venture, I have learned to always keep my eyes and ears open whenever I am reading scholarly articles, perusing the NY times, watching the news or catching up on social media. However, this week something bit me pretty hard. When I first … Continue reading →

Stop. And…

I like to consider myself a small town girl trying to make her way in a big city. As many city dwellers will tell you – it is very easy to get lost in the shuffle of the city. Millions of people, millions of problems and it seems everyone is going somewhere. I find that … Continue reading →

Show me the data!

Since this is my first blog – ever – I was a bit perplexed deciding what my first entry should be on. I mean, I want it to be good. I want it to be poignant. I want it to evoke profound thought from those who read it. Continue reading →