The spaced-out scientist

A guide to life, the universe and parenting

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Intersectionality and Prophecy: Restoring Balance on Earth Together

Prophecy is customarily an oral tradition kept safe by tribal Elders, who have protected this wisdom throughout colonization for the times we are in now. Learn more about what it means about our future.

In recent years, Indigenous knowledge has been increasingly sought out by conventional Western scientists and even the corporate world. Conversely, Indigenous advocates have been calling for a more holistic, inclusive and ecological path forward to help solve humanity’s most pressing challenges, such as climate change and biodiversity loss. On March 27, 2023, youth activists with Indigenous…

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What you need to know before learning magic and witchcraft

What you need to know before learning magic and witchcraft

No one knows when the religion of witchcraft began but its roots can be traced back to antiquity, probably much earlier. Witchcraft is known as the Old Religion, the traditional nature-based philosophy of life common in Europe before the population was made to convert to Catholicism. Our ancestors worshipped a Mother Goddess and Father God, who are aspects of one universal creative force. A…

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How to start an indoor vegetable garden

How to start an indoor vegetable garden

Months of lockdown due to COVID-19 restrictions plus a long Quebec winter have cultivated my growing obsession with gardening and subsistence farming. I spent early winter on my couch watching countless YouTube videos, reading articles and joining Facebook gardening groups. By mid-January, I was raring to garden NOW even though it was -15 C outside and I live in a small urban apartment. I…

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Recipe: Pandemic tea

The world is chaos, the media is bonkers, people are losing their minds and we have nothing to do now except face ourselves and our fears.

You’ll also notice that along with the toilet paper, there is no ginger left at the grocery store, probably due to its antivirus and antibacterial properties.

Over the years of being exposed to many cultures home remedies and flu prevention recipes, I’ve…

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Priestess Acrylic paint on paper Dimensions 18 x 22 inches

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Science communication: just as important as science

Science communication: just as important as science

If you don’t communicate the science, you may as well never have done it

An important responsibility for any scientist is sharing their passion for their work and its relevance to society. This means effectively communicating with other scientists both within and outside their field, but also the general public or the layperson.

Why should a scientist have to explain their science to the…

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Moon fairy

Vector drawing in illustrator

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Dog under the moon

Dog under the moon

Vector drawing in Illustrator

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Electric octopus Marker on paper Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 in

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Rainbow child Marker on paper Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 in

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Celebrity gossip: I can't look away

Celebrity gossip: I can’t look away

I have a terrible habit. At the very end of the day, when I’ve finished my busy workday at the office, done every chore at home, cooked every meal and my daughter is asleep, I crave a light entertaining escape from the daily grind. It’s usually about 10 pm, and instead of picking up a classic novel or a non-fiction book by a renowned expert, I’m reading trashy celebrity news on my phone.

It all…

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Energy infographics

Graphic design and interpretation of report data

Infographic created for a report on energy efficiency.

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Trevor Hall and the fruitful darkness: music of the heart and spirit

Trevor Hall and the fruitful darkness: music of the heart and spirit

I’m at a spiritual retreat in Maui, Hawaii, in 2016 and singer-songwriter Trevor Hall solemnly plays harmonium. In deep concentration, he sings a prayer in Sanskrit to the fierce Hindu Goddess Kali Ma. He explains why she is portrayed with skin as black as night, fangs, a necklace made out of human skulls and a belt made of severed arms. Despite her terrible form, Hall reveals that she is one of…

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5 questions about capoeira you may regret asking

5 questions about capoeira you may regret asking

In recent decades, Capoeira has since spread throughout the world and become increasingly popular. Here in Canada, there is a multitude of groups and styles of capoeira to choose from. I’ve been training capoeira for most of my adult life, practicing the most traditional form called Capoeira Angola.

My friends and family often can’t quite figure out how to interpret what it is we’re doing when we…

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Copywriting, graphic design, french translation

Infographic summarizing an analysis of educational initiatives around the world reducing the use of sedatives and sleeping pills among seniors (front and back above).

See French version here

Education infographics Copywriting, graphic design, french translation Infographic summarizing an analysis of educational initiatives around the world reducing the use of sedatives and sleeping pills among seniors (front and back above). See French version here

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Shiva Collage and acrylics on paper Dimensions: 18 x 22 inches

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Copywriting and graphic design

Infographic summarizing an analysis of health policies around the world reducing the use of sedatives and sleeping pills among seniors (front and back above).

Policy infographics Copywriting and graphic design Infographic summarizing an analysis of health policies around the world reducing the use of sedatives and sleeping pills among seniors (front and back above).