A personal reflection on the everyday cost of living inside systems that no longer work smoothly — and how food is where that cost shows up first.
Freedom Found Close to Home
This summer reminded me that freedom isn’t always about how far we travel, but how deeply we root ourselves in the places close to home. From gardens and conservation trails to Collingwood apples and Canadian markets, I found both inspiration and resilience. As fall begins, I’m carrying that lesson—and a well-stocked pantry—into the months ahead.
No Going Back: Families in an Age of Scarcity
The world is in flux, and certainty is no longer a reliable guide. What we can change is how we prepare ourselves and our children for a messy, unpredictable future. This essay explores why resilience is the best inheritance we can pass on, inspired by the profound lessons learned from a war bride. It’s a journey from expectation to resourcefulness, proving that true freedom comes not from conformity, but from community and the practice of lifelong learning.
