I'm Lucy. I like food. I really, REALLY like food. ...and that's all I have to say. I hope you enjoy my blog posts!

The amazing hummingbird

This minuscule bird is a natural wonder. Its looks so fragile and beautiful, yet it can put any other creature in the animal kingdom to shame when comparing strength. The hummingbird is the epitome of energy, vitality and raw power. Here are some examples of its amazing capabilities: The hummingbird cannot walk, as it has…

Tasteless fads of the 20th century

We all know parents can be utterly insane, with no sense of judgment – although they won’t admit it. It’s their generation that has kept some of the tackiest, most ridiculous crazes alive, after all. Here are some that top the list: 1. Troll Dolls Would you want to buy an ugly plastic doll with…

Lucy’s 3 Things for Calgary

Recently, Mayor Nenshi has launched a new initiative called “3 Things for Calgary.” Basically, it is a civic engagement initiative to think of 3 things you can do to make your community or city a better place to be, and share it with 3 friends. Simple right? Here are my 3 things for Calgary! Donate…

Rock, Paper, Scissors: How to win every time!

Always wonder why someone manages to beat you each time at “Rock, Paper, Scissors” without pulling a sweat, while you are struggling to keep up with their lightning fast moves? No more shall the “Rock, Paper, Scissors” champions have such pride in their “skills”, because the tricks to winning are actually quite simple. Are you…

Classifying teachers: for dummies

Problem: you have gotten to know a little bit about your teacher, but don’t really know what you think of them. Solution: the title says it all.* AWESOME – A teacher who is, quite simply, awesome. Generally speaks well, has charisma and you don’t actually care that they’re giving you a lot of homework, if…

Website of the Day: MEMEBASE!

It’s the end of another tiring school day- you plop yourself down at the computer, and find that you’ve tired of all the typical websites. Facebook just doesn’t hold that same allure anymore. However rare that scenario may be, don’t fret! Your hero is Memebase.com! Memebase is a website of several funny anecdotes people compile,…

How to be creative

As I get older, I find that my creativity has drained from my mind. My brain is like a desert, the last drop of precious imagination evaporated by the burning sun of repetition and box-like schooling. I often find that I just can’t think anymore. I am no longer the carefree, vision-filled child I used…

Key XL Pipeline- To build, or not to build?

The Keystone XL Pipeline is an extension of the currently operational Keystone Pipeline, and will transport millions of barrels of crude oil from Alberta to the Gulf of Mexico. Crude oil has been unanimously declared the “dirtiest fuel source available on markets today” by environmentalists and politicians alike. It will be transferred through many significant…

The pros and cons of going back to school

I’m struggling to deal with the fact that summer is indeed almost over. That doesn’t just mean the end to hours of indulgence, fun in the sun, and mindless relaxation – oh no. It also marks the beginning of the dreaded school year. School, where youth have to put up with the pressures of piles…