I have a hard time saying no to a good idea — especially one that gets people together, on foot, letter in hand, or otherwise up to something. Here's what I'm currently in the middle of, and what I’ve already crossed off the list.

Projects

EverylibraryTO (April 2026)

In April 2026, I walked 300 kilometres to all 100 Toronto Public Library branches — to honour my mom and raise money for the TPL. It started as Every Blister T.O., ended up on CP24 and in Toronto Life, and taught me that most people have a library story if you just ask..

Smile Carrier letter-writing session (current)

My latest excuse to gather people around a table: a free letter-writing session in support of Smile Carrier. Writing a cheerful note to a stranger is a small thing that does a surprisingly big amount of good — for them, and honestly, for you too. We'll be set up somewhere I consider one of the best cafes in Toronto. More details soon.

What’s next?

Honestly? Not sure yet. Possibly another walk. Possibly something with no working title at all. If you've got an idea that needs a collaborator, or want to be first to know what's next, this is a good page to bookmark.

An elderly woman wearing glasses, a gray hat, a blue jacket, and a green patterned shirt, sitting at a table with a dessert topped with whipped cream in front of her, inside a cafe.

In April 2026, I walked to all 100 Toronto Public Library branches over several days to honour my mother and raise funds for TPL. Read on to discover why…..

Toronto Public Library does an incredible amount with limited funding, and some of its most meaningful work happens quietly. One area that really matters to me is how TPL supports older adults. For many seniors, the library is one of the last truly free, welcoming places they can access — a place to show up, learn something new, and feel part of the city rather than pushed to the edges.

And when seniors can’t get to a branch — because of mobility issues or illness — the library goes to them. Through donor-supported programs, TPL delivers books and materials to people at home or in care settings, helping preserve routines and small daily joys. These programs aren’t flashy, but they matter deeply. I saw that with my mom. When getting out became harder, the library still found ways to reach her — and that connection mattered.

That’s why this walk isn’t just about distance or blisters. It’s about sustaining a resource that makes Toronto kinder, fairer, and more connected — one library card at a time.

What the heck is this all about?

A smiling woman with curly hair tied back, wearing a black long-sleeve shirt and a floral backpack, standing outdoors with green shrubbery and trees, mountains and a glacier in the background.

Seen on: CP24 (!!!) and featured in Toronto Life magazine.

Smartphone displaying a news article from Toronto Life about a writer walking to every branch of the Toronto Public Library, with a partial photo of a woman in a library setting.
An elderly woman with gray hair, wearing a gray hat, glasses, a blue jacket, and a green tropical print shirt, sitting at a table in a cafe with ice cream in front of her.

About the walk

My mother held a Toronto Public Library card for 50 years before she died this past April. A few days before she passed—literally in the same conversation we had about her funeral—she reminded me to return her library books so that “other people can enjoy them too."

Growing up, my mom brought me to story hour most weeks and let me check out far too many books. Those visits taught me that libraries are more than buildings—they're proof that access, curiosity, and community matter more than what’s in your wallet.

Now, one year after losing her, I walked to all 100 Toronto Public Library branches to say the thank you that's long overdue (please don’t tell my knees).

This walk is my thank you to her, to the Toronto Public Libraries and to everyone who believes public spaces still matter.

Logo celebrating 50 years of The Runners Shop, 1975-2025, featuring a stylized number 50 with a gradient color, the word "The" inside a circle, and text indicating the anniversary.
Logo with stylized black Greek letter lambda inside a white circle

I called it Every Library T.O.

It’s original name was Every Blister T.O. but then The Runner’s Shop & Lululemon stepped in and sponsored me with swanky, new and very functional walking gear!