The Benefits of Pokemon GO

Pokemon GO has become so famous even my mum has heard of it (to give you a frame of reference she’s not heard of the Lord of the Rings). It seems like everyone… Continue reading →

Losing the Battle Against Adulthood

Do you ever find yourself wondering when you became an adult? According to the law that happens when you turn 18 or 21, but it’s not like a switch suddenly flips in your… Continue reading →

The European Travel Diaries

Despite being an avid traveller, it had been 14 years since I last visited Europe. Unless of course you count the hours I’d spent in Heathrow, Charles de Gaulle and Schiphol airports, impatiently… Continue reading →

Don’t Tell Kids to Finish the Contents of Their Plate

I grew up in a household where wasting food was akin to murdering puppies. My mother would inspect my plate before I was allowed to put it in the sink. She would always… Continue reading →

Why You Shouldn’t Add People on Facebook or Take High School Math

Some people add everybody they meet on Facebook. Some people are very selective about who they add. I generally accept requests from people I remember meeting. Yes even from the guy who sat… Continue reading →

20 Things to Learn in Your 20s

The internet is full of advisory lists. 27646 movies you absolutely have to watch. 10 cocktails you must try in Mexico. 17 reasons you need to quit your job and become a gardener.… Continue reading →

Parenting Tips from a Non-Parent

From spending copious amounts of time on the internet it has become apparent that people with children often have no idea about parenting, but people who do not have kids have no shortage… Continue reading →

Are You an Adult? Take the Quiz

Are you unsure if you qualify as an adult? Take this simple quiz and find out. 1. You look at a restaurant menu and see that burgers cost $15. How do you react?… Continue reading →

Life Before Google

I went to school at a time when you needed encyclopedias to do research projects. You had to trust that the information hadn’t changed since the textbook was published. My social studies textbooks… Continue reading →

If You Remember These Gadgets, Your Childhood is Probably Over

Age is a nasty habit of sneaking up on you. One moment you are wondering if grade 7 will ever end and the next moment you can’t believe that people 10 years younger… Continue reading →

What Santa Claus Taught Me About Discrimination

In my younger days I was told that Santa Claus only visited Christian kids. So I decided I wanted to be Christian. Going to church seemed like a small sacrifice for getting Christmas… Continue reading →

Has Childhood Fun Been Tossed Out the Window?

Children of today have iPods, computers and smartphones to keep them entertained. In my younger days we were forced to find cheaper means of entertainment. Activities like reading books or playing football. And… Continue reading →