Little things make a big difference when combatting overwhelm
They say it’s the little things in life. Here, we’re talking about pipelines, magic coffee machines, and refill soap. Some big. Some little.
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Falling in love with autumn’s iridescence
A walk around a serene lake on the verge of winter makes for some good head-clearing and heaps of gratitude.
Three Ways to Combat Eco-Anxiety In Spite of All Things
Hello readers, and welcome to another week of WINS. Yup – you heard that right. In spite of everything, I’m here to highlight three positive things to help combat eco-anxiety, something I imagine we are all feeling right now. Here in BC, it feels like the entire province is on fire. There is civil unrest…
Everyday Life with Seven In the Ocean – August 7
Hi friends! It’s been a hot minute since I’ve done an “everyday life” post and I need to play some catch-up! “Need” is perhaps too strong a word. You don’t “need” to know the random details of my life. I don’t “need” to write this. So why am I? Because obviously my life is wildly…
Stories of Hope: The Downfall of Disposable Plastics
Hello readers and welcome back to Wake-Up Wednesday Wins, this time featuring more weekend! This week, all our stories relate to the demise of single-use plastics. Something that this blogger is quite giddy about! (Yes, that’s right – you’re reading about the wins not on a Wednesday, but on the cusp of a weekend. And,…
New Year, New Opportunities to Change the World
Changing the world doesn’t have to mean something big or extravagant. Sure, chaining oneself to a tree or a smokestack is indeed an impactful action. But smaller actions, easily done in ones own home or community, are probably a bit more accessible. By changing our own lives, we also change the world. Fun how that…
Small Acts with Big Impact On This Planet
Hello readers! Welcome back to the weekly edition of Wake-Up Wednesday Wins. This week’s edition features stories of small acts that (I think) are making a big impact on this planet. Why small acts? I’ll let Dr. Zinn here tell you why: “We don’t have to engage in grand, heroic actions to participate in the…
Polystyrene: the Insidious Plague Impacting BC’s Coastline
It’s now been several weeks since Jan and I returned from a trip to Texada Island to assist The Ocean Legacy Foundation with a remote-beach-coastal-cleanup mission. What we found there was not altogether surprising (we’re no strangers to remote beach cleans) but the experience was eye-opening for the particular type of plastic pollution we came…
Local Food Security During COVID-19: A Reflection
Local food is one thing I get really excited about. It is so damn important to close the gap between food producers and consumers. Buying local food means supporting our neighbours and local economies, using less plastic, saving the oceans, and becoming more healthy. There is no reason not to support this movement, people! This…
A Plant-iful Day
This post is simply an ode to plants, and the beauty and abundance they bring to our every-day lives. As you may know, I love plants. I love to grow and buy them. I especially love to eat them. Yesterday was such a plant-filled day, it left me feeling so excited about life! The day…
Wake-Up Wednesday Wins, Round IX!
Hello, dear readers and welcome back to another round of Wednesday Wins. It’s been a minute but this weekly offering is back. Now more than ever, we need positive, uplifting stories to keep us going through our weird days. (For those reading this post five years from now, we’re still in the middle of a…
Wake-Up Wednesday Wins! (Round IV)
Hip-hip hooray, it’s Wednesday! Time for another round of Wake Up Wednesday Wins. This week, as with all weeks, we’re connecting the dots between this list and our oceans: with food, clothing, and youth activism. Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, I hope you find this list inspiring; I know I sure did! Happy Wednesday…