Essay

I Stole A Pen From Douglas Adams' Grave

Fourteen years after his death, the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy author's influence can be as much a burden as it is a source of comfort.

The Human Repair Shop

It's not easy to put a person back together, even at the U.S. military's premier burn unit.

Blank Space

Our minds have a funny way of re-writing history. What do we do with all we’ve forgotten?

The Girls on Shit Duty

A weeklong trip filled with deep-fried shore meals does funny things to a man’s insides. When you have to clean up the grisly aftermath, all you can do is laugh.

Origin Story

Why I'm moving back to Pakistan. 

My Mother's (Terrified) Daughter

Growing up, my mother's fearlessness let me pretend I was brave. But as she's grown more anxious, I feel the power of her protection lift.

Dry January: A Failure

A cleanse should help you cherish the glory of a healthy body. But what if it just makes you fixate on the toxins you can't quite rid yourself of?

The Scars To Prove It

In the mid 2000s, new programs made it seem like Canada might finally reckon with the toxic legacy of residential schools. Less than 10 years later, they're going broke and forgotten. Sounds familiar.

Impatiently Waiting for the Horror of Death

How do you argue with someone who won't stop reminding you that they're going to die?

The Year In Being Less of a Liar

On finally telling your parents you have romantic feelings for a fellow adult.