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home - BrainFart S4E16

2026/08/16

I talk about my little home. It’s not forever, nor is it perfect, but it’s very special to me. Be Kind :)

Writer’s Block - BrainFart S4E15

2026/07/20

This is my meditation and thoughts on the writer’s block I have been experiencing. JUST START Be Kind :)

Denser Cities - BrainFart S4E14

2026/04/08

This week we talk about density in cities. I just wanted to nerd out on infrastructure and how I wish I lived somewhere more dense. Put me where the people are. Be Kind :)

Competence in Governance- BrainFart S4E13

2026/03/30

Today we chat about Zohran Mamdani and how he demonstrates that government can be competent, when it needs to be. Maybe Ottawa needs some of that. All power to the people. Be Kind :)

Perfect Victims- BrainFart S4E12

2026/03/29

We talk about perfect victims and how the imaginary image of a victim is used to justify atrocities and imperialism. Be Kind :)

Power Projection - BrainFart S4E11

2026/03/21

Today we discuss power projection and how states like the US use it to get their western populations on board with unjustifiable wars and conflict. (Iran) Be Kind :)

Iran gets Attacked - BrainFart S4E10

2026/03/09

We talk about the US/Israel and their attack on Iran. I got through my thoughts and reflections as I take in this horrible escalating conflict. Be kind:)

Regression - BrainFart S4E9

2026/03/01

We talk about the Social Determinants of Health and Maslow’s hierarchy. So sad that we are regressing into militarization and austerity. Be kind :)

Mincome in Manitoba - BrainFart S4E8

2026/03/01

We talk about universal/guaranteed basic income and how we researched this in Dauphin, Manitoba in the 70s. Be kind :)

Deep Freeze - BrainFart S4E7

2026/02/16

I talk about the deep freeze of northern winters and how I am still trying to move. Be Kind :)

Fiction and Nonfiction - BrainFart S4E6

2026/02/08

I talk about Fiction and Nonfiction writing and my upcoming book. I also recount my experience hearing Monia Mazigh & Jamie Chai Yun Liew speak about their experience writing. Be Kind :)

Free Soloing, Blood, and Rights - BrainFart S4 E5

2026/02/02

I talk about Alex Honnold’s free solo ascent of Taipei 101, giving my blood to the people who need it, and about human rights! Be Kind :)

Ottawa is my Istanbul - BrainFart S4 E4

2026/01/25

I talk about my review of Orhan Pamuk’s love letter to Istanbul and how it made me think of my city. Be kind :)

Disconnect - BrainFart S4 E3

2026/01/18

Don’t actually listen to this. Just go outside or the gym or see a friend. Thx Be kind :)

Kidnapping and Murder - BrainFart S4 E2

2026/01/09

Rough week to start the year off. We talk about Venezuela and the Minneapolis ICE murder of a 37-year-old mother. This is a bit of a downer. Be Kind :)