With the holiday season coming up, there as been a lot of advertising. This really got me thinking about our society. What is the definition of too much commercialization? Stores such as Walmart and Superstore immediately put their Christmas decorations up the day after Halloween! What does this say about our community? The holiday season is…
I am an addict. I am addicted to Michael Bublé; furthermore, I am addicted to his Christmas album. In addition, I am also irrevocably hooked on Louis Armstrong’s, “What a wonderful world,” and Ramsey Lewis’, “Here comes Santa Clause.” To me, this is how I reign in the holidays and the winter season. There is…
It’s that time of year again. That’s right, we’re nearly halfway through the luxurious mid-October to late-December season where pumpkin pie reigns as the star of seasonal desserts. It was with this festive tart that the pumpkin-spice hysteria all began, and having a delicious, go-to recipe is essential for anyone who partakes in Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. With that,…
For years people have argued what intelligence truly means, and Jessi Cruickshank, the host of CBC’s new game show Canada’s Smartest Person, is out to prove that intelligence is more than IQ tests and exam results. This game show will pit 32 of Canada’s smartest people against each other for a variety of challenges. “The…
The chorus is a total earworm, Taylor Swift looks like a queen in every single shot, Sean O’Pry’s bone structure is quite possibly the greatest thing evolution has ever blessed us with, and Joseph Kahn has again impressed with his gorgeous visual imagery and flawless cinematography. I fell in love with the music video of…
I have recently started watching the kooky and hilarious sketch-comedy show Portlandia, although it is still on the air and is being renewed shortly for it’s fifth season, you can also find all of the old episodes on Netflix. The style of a sketch-comedy is great because it means that you don’t have to watch…
Bookmarks are great. They help remember your page when your brain forgets. Treat your books kindly by not dog-earring their page corners. Especially for library books, I think that it is important to consider the fact that many other people are sharing the same books. Keep the pages in shape, so everyone may enjoy a…
Why go out to get a facial when you can do it at home? It’s convenient and free! Obviously, it won’t feel as good as getting it from someone else, but it is still effective. Why this is important is because massage helps to get rid of toxins, soften lines, and help relax your facial…
Cristiano Ronaldo. We’ve all heard of him, whether or not you’re a fan of soccer. He may be the best soccer player of this generation. Now the question comes, should he play for Manchester United, or continuing playing for Real Madrid? He left United for Madrid in 2009, with a transfer of €93 million being…
Happy Thursday, friends! Only one more day until Friday, hang in there! The hashtag #throwbackthursday (or #tbt) has been a hit with lots of people both young and old. To relish the famous hashtag, I’ve created a playlist with my favorite songs from the 70’s to the early 00’s (a lot coming from the Guardians…
I think you already know what I’m going to talk about. On this special three-part edition of Dean’s playlist, I will be discussing three kinds of crushes that I have noticed are pretty common with my friends and I: the casual crush (“wow, you are something sweet. I like that.”), the “best” crush (“OMG WE…
PLATO When it comes to Western thought Plato had a profound impact on it. He has written many philosophical works. Today his books would still be read by students in the philosophical field. The Republic is read by a great amount of philosophy students. It was especially great and influential as it was a…
We are the dead. Short days ago we lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow. Loved, and were loved, and now we lie in Flanders Fields. – In Flanders Fields, John Mcrae It was in third grade that I started to understand the importance of Remembrance Day. It was the first time I heard the song…
I haven’t posted in a little while, but I am back! And I am here to continue my mini-series on all of the debating basics you will need to start being a debater yourself. This time, I’ll be talking about how you should prepare for a upcoming debate. 1. Know the topic Whether you’re debating…
Even though gifts cards in store packaging are super easy and convenient, I think the special people in my life deserve a little more. That’s why if I have the time, I love to create a little surprise for the loving and caring people around me, showing them a little love back. This quick mason…