Archive for category Activism

Don’t Worry Little Brother, I Got This!

By Kristen Wolfe 20 year-old student, retail manager, blogger You thought I didn’t really notice. But I did. I wanted to high-five you. Yesterday I had a pair of brothers in my store. One was maybe between 15 and 17. He was a wrestler at the local high school. Kind of tall, stocky and handsome. [...]

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If You Grew Up in the 80′s…

You know what “Sike” means. You know the profound meaning of “Wax on, Wax off.” You know that another name for a keyboard is a “Synthesizer.” You can sing the McDonald’s Big Mack, Filet-o-fish, Quarter Pounder, and French Fry song. You know who Mr. T is. You know who Fat Albert is. And who was [...]

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Kid Raised By Lesbians

The sexual orientation of my parents has had zero effect on the content of my character.

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Self Propagating Pollution

What GMO Really Means to the Planet What happens when science creates a new species? Does it continue to reproduce like all other life on Earth, or does it just grow once and die? Cap the Gene Spill with Jeffrey M. Smith, author of Seeds of Deception

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The Story of Cosmetics (2010)

http://youtu.be/pfq000AF1i8 The Story of Cosmetics, released on July 21st, 2010, examines the pervasive use of toxic chemicals in our everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo. Produced with Free Range Studios and hosted by Annie Leonard, the seven-minute film by The Story of Stuff Project reveals the implications for consumer and worker health [...]

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Phoning the Authorities in Ontario (with regard to my Rights at the Airport)

The TSA is all over the news – and rightfully so. But what to Canadians know about OUR air travel system. For me – nothing really. Just personal experience at Pearson International Airport.

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How To Prep Your Car For Summer

By far, our most important tip is to take the time to get your car’s coolant system checked.

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Tip: If You Don’t Get A Miracle, Why Not Become One?

Rather than looking to receive your own miracle, why not look for ways to become a miracle for someone else? If you stop and think about it, that is a powerful position to assume and anyone can do it!

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Tip: Non-Reactionary People Impress Me!

I once heard someone say that what goes on around us pales in comparison to what goes on inside of us every day. I don’t want to be a reactionary person.

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What are You Passionate About?

What are You Passionate About? Please comment below, and then ask the next person you run into.

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