I hate being right about American elections – an off-the-cuff joint.

I specialized in political science and economics at university. I like those areas of study, but it was also the degree program that allowed the greatest number of electives. I have diverse interests. I wanted to study many of the things on offer at university. A little knowledge isn’t nearly enough. One of the first poli-sci papers I wrote was about the now-former Yugoslavia. I … Continue reading I hate being right about American elections – an off-the-cuff joint.

MichelleNovember 9, 202413 Comments

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Passion, privilege, and personal responsibility.

Hobbies, interests, and passions, oh my. The focus of our interests varies from person to person, and it’s hard to tell what will pique one person, but leave another completely bored. There seems to be nothing we all embrace with equal fervour. That’s a problem. I’ve never been particularly “one true way” about my interests, save for reading which is forever and always, and also … Continue reading Passion, privilege, and personal responsibility.

MichelleJune 11, 202412 Comments

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Thou shalt not cause harm.

I disagree with many people about many things, but the level of intensity varies with the subject. For instance, there are some who think the Canucks are a horrible hockey team. I may disagree depending on my mood and the results of last game – I’m a fairly fair-weather fan – but these differences don’t inspire me to public voice. At the end of the … Continue reading Thou shalt not cause harm.

MichelleMay 10, 20241 Comment

From Famine to Feast.

Eating disorder recovery and mental health. Learning to live the good life.

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I hate being right about American elections – an off-the-cuff joint.

Passion, privilege, and personal responsibility.

Thou shalt not cause harm.