PinnedMember-onlyMy Grandmother’s EyesRemembering my grandma three years after her death People say I have my grandmother’s eyes. Hers were hazel, with a ring of gold circling her pupils. Mine are much the same. When they catch enough light, they appear moss-green — like the forest surrounding the place I grew up in…Family5 min readFamily5 min read
PinnedMember-onlyBizarre Social Etiquette Rules of the Victorian EraSome social manners and customs expected of high society The Victorian era—the period of time from 1837 to 1901 marked by Queen Victoria’s rule over the British Empire — is often remembered for a strict observance to social rules and customs. Indeed, Victorian societies were divided into strict social classes…History6 min readHistory6 min read
PinnedMember-onlyThe Shattered Childhood of the World’s Most Famous QuintupletsThe Canadian government and North American pop culture exploited the “Dionne quints” Since the dawn of mass media, the public has been obsessed with making celebrities out of children. …Children8 min readChildren8 min read
Published inAn Injustice!·PinnedMember-onlyRichard Dawkins Is Wrong About Down SyndromeAnd why this problematic thinking has sinister roots in history — O n August 20th, 2014, renowned atheist author and ethologist Richard Dawkins told a woman on Twitter she ought to hypothetically abort in the case her child happened to have Down Syndrome. More specifically, he told her it would be immoral for her to keep the baby. What followed was…Religion6 min readReligion6 min read
May 8Member-onlyThis Medieval Princess Refused to Marry An EmperorAgnes of Bohemia rejected the political match that could have made her the most powerful woman in Europe Travel to modern-day Prague, and you will find the charming but quaint Convent of Saint Agnes resting on the right bank of the winding Vltava River. While the convent is perhaps less…Women6 min readWomen6 min read
May 5Member-onlyPrince Philip’s Deaf Mother Was Mistreated by Freud and Tricked the NazisThe little known story of Queen Elizabeth’s mother-in-law The royal wedding of then Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten on November 20th, 1947 at the Westminster Abbey in London was a festive day marked by grand celebrations. Contemporary British newspapers gushed about every aspect of the wedding, from the hundreds of…History7 min readHistory7 min read
May 5Member-onlyThe Extravagant Daily Routine of King Louis XIVThe Sun King loved rich foods and a lot of publicity Louis XIV is one of the most famous and the longest reigning monarch in European history. His reign lasted from 1643, when he inherited the French throne from his father, to 1715. During this time, he waged countless wars…History5 min readHistory5 min read
Jun 9, 2022Member-only7 Crappy Houses Worth Crazy Amounts in Vancouver, CanadaThe worst houses for the highest prices — I live in the most expensive city in North America. One of the regular topics of conversation here is the affordability crisis, and rightfully so. My generation has little chance of ever affording a home. For people in my age group, a respectable dream entails traveling the world or making…Home6 min readHome6 min read
May 30, 2022Member-onlyIt’s Okay to Be RudeWhat I wish I had known earlier about dealing with sexual harassment The first time I was harassed, I was barely thirteen. Standing outside the grocery store where my dad was helping my grandma choose some things to bring back to her apartment, I waited with our new puppy on…Feminism6 min readFeminism6 min read
May 28, 2022Member-only5 Spectacular Non-Christian Movies with Profound Christian ThemesFaith-based movies that won’t make you cringe I’ll be the first to admit Christian movies often miss the mark. In an era where vibrant stories and characters can be brought to life using spectacular art, technology and cinematography, it is disappointing to see the Christian film industry recycle old plots…Religion4 min readReligion4 min read
