Lisa
@blueravefinn.bsky.social
Person. Cat supplicant. Teen wrangler. Worshipped by my dogs because I feed them.
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Lisa
@blueravefinn.bsky.social
· Aug 12
Kirkwall, Orkney eclipse🌞🌑. From our hotel window and out front by the ferry ⛴️.
89.4% of totality.
I was unaware that an eclipse was happening, my glasses are home! I tilted my camera without my eyes looking directly at the sun.
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89.4% of totality.
I was unaware that an eclipse was happening, my glasses are home! I tilted my camera without my eyes looking directly at the sun.
🧵📷
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Canadian politicians have zero interest in promoting cultural works or helping the lives of creatives. This is never happening here in my lifetime.
Unless perhaps I promised to use 50 barrels of oil per painting. Because that's literally all the care about.
Unless perhaps I promised to use 50 barrels of oil per painting. Because that's literally all the care about.
Ireland's artist basic income returned €1.39 for every €1 spent. They made it permanent. South Korea just announced plans to follow. Now Scotland too.
September 25, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Canadian politicians have zero interest in promoting cultural works or helping the lives of creatives. This is never happening here in my lifetime.
Unless perhaps I promised to use 50 barrels of oil per painting. Because that's literally all the care about.
Unless perhaps I promised to use 50 barrels of oil per painting. Because that's literally all the care about.
"It is with great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Dottie Black on September 22, 2026, in her 98th year."
I'm sure she will be missed. However...Ummm... I don't think any death at 98 is sudden.
I'm sure she will be missed. However...Ummm... I don't think any death at 98 is sudden.
September 26, 2026 at 3:12 AM
"It is with great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Dottie Black on September 22, 2026, in her 98th year."
I'm sure she will be missed. However...Ummm... I don't think any death at 98 is sudden.
I'm sure she will be missed. However...Ummm... I don't think any death at 98 is sudden.
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September 25, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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Bring back Naugahyde!
September 25, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Bring back Naugahyde!
M has physics, then economics in the same room. The physics class was quiet this week. Economics "was a symphony of coughing". He said "that was interesting demographically". 😆😆
Indeed. Do the physics geeks understand virus science better than econ geeks? 🧐
Indeed. Do the physics geeks understand virus science better than econ geeks? 🧐
September 25, 2026 at 5:25 PM
M has physics, then economics in the same room. The physics class was quiet this week. Economics "was a symphony of coughing". He said "that was interesting demographically". 😆😆
Indeed. Do the physics geeks understand virus science better than econ geeks? 🧐
Indeed. Do the physics geeks understand virus science better than econ geeks? 🧐
Texting with M about BTS viruses. I haven't been able to get him to wear a mask at school for years. He's good about washing his hands at least. Sounds like Norovirus may be making the rounds. 🤢 He had that in Feb & needed the ER.
September 25, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Texting with M about BTS viruses. I haven't been able to get him to wear a mask at school for years. He's good about washing his hands at least. Sounds like Norovirus may be making the rounds. 🤢 He had that in Feb & needed the ER.
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are school districts broke from school bus gas use yet
Why is no one having kids? GAS PRICES. Today it cost me over $100 to fill up my child
September 25, 2026 at 5:14 PM
are school districts broke from school bus gas use yet
☮️♥️🇨🇦
(Borrowed from @brittlestar.com )
(Borrowed from @brittlestar.com )
The graffiti on a rock beside the highway here in Nova Scotia reads, “BE KIND” in case anyone was wondering what kind of place this is.
September 25, 2026 at 4:45 PM
☮️♥️🇨🇦
(Borrowed from @brittlestar.com )
(Borrowed from @brittlestar.com )
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Well, *someone* needs to post about this on Mastodon
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/adams-lake-mastodon-tooth-kamloops-9.7356189
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/adams-lake-mastodon-tooth-kamloops-9.7356189
September 25, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Well, *someone* needs to post about this on Mastodon
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/adams-lake-mastodon-tooth-kamloops-9.7356189
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/adams-lake-mastodon-tooth-kamloops-9.7356189
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I was thinking about our Elders and the knowledge that they carry and how its passed down, sometimes it's an organized way perhaps a walk in the bush explaining the gifts of the Land and the Creatures that occupy it,I personally found just sitting having a visit taught me very well, Angie's Mom
September 25, 2026 at 2:48 PM
I was thinking about our Elders and the knowledge that they carry and how its passed down, sometimes it's an organized way perhaps a walk in the bush explaining the gifts of the Land and the Creatures that occupy it,I personally found just sitting having a visit taught me very well, Angie's Mom
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Last year, universities had to attest that they wouldn’t do any of the “no-no” work with their federal funding. If they are caught, the money goes away.
Now what is “no-no” work? Every institution has their own definition.
This has had real consequences, from funding to support to publication.
Now what is “no-no” work? Every institution has their own definition.
This has had real consequences, from funding to support to publication.
Wtaf is this question my university just asked me about my project?
September 25, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Last year, universities had to attest that they wouldn’t do any of the “no-no” work with their federal funding. If they are caught, the money goes away.
Now what is “no-no” work? Every institution has their own definition.
This has had real consequences, from funding to support to publication.
Now what is “no-no” work? Every institution has their own definition.
This has had real consequences, from funding to support to publication.
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As others point out, Ontario is not too different. Ford is an unbelievably bad premier, even if he is a bit less evil than Smith, and yet Ontarians shrug and re-elect his party.
Albertans: 70% want to stay in Canada
66% believe ucp health policy is bad
66% want renewables
Most Albertans want industry to pay for abandoned well cleanup
(And on and on)
All counter to ucp policy.
Also Albertans. We'll probably vote for them.
It's mind boggling.
66% believe ucp health policy is bad
66% want renewables
Most Albertans want industry to pay for abandoned well cleanup
(And on and on)
All counter to ucp policy.
Also Albertans. We'll probably vote for them.
It's mind boggling.
Brutal that 41% still support someone as fucking horrible as Danielle Smith.
September 25, 2026 at 2:49 PM
As others point out, Ontario is not too different. Ford is an unbelievably bad premier, even if he is a bit less evil than Smith, and yet Ontarians shrug and re-elect his party.
This is really cool.
Modern science unveiling ancient history!
Modern science unveiling ancient history!
Scientists Burned Their Own Scrolls. Then The Hidden Writing Lit Up. : ScienceAlert
www.sciencealert.com/scientists-b...
www.sciencealert.com/scientists-b...
Scientists Burned Their Own Scrolls. Then The Hidden Writing Lit Up.
When Vesuvius erupted nearly 2,000 years ago, it devastated the nearby Roman city of Herculaneum with scorching gas, ash, and earthquakes that suffocated its streets, toppled masonry, and even turned ...
www.sciencealert.com
September 25, 2026 at 3:29 PM
This is really cool.
Modern science unveiling ancient history!
Modern science unveiling ancient history!
At first I thought it was an Assassin Bug. It has skills. But it may be a Stink bug. 🤷🏼♀️
September 25, 2026 at 3:23 PM
At first I thought it was an Assassin Bug. It has skills. But it may be a Stink bug. 🤷🏼♀️
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Week in wildlife: a tiny tiger-cat, backyard bears and a frilly pink sea cucumber 🧪🦑🌎
Week in wildlife: a tiny tiger-cat, backyard bears and a frilly pink sea cucumber
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world
www.theguardian.com
September 25, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Week in wildlife: a tiny tiger-cat, backyard bears and a frilly pink sea cucumber 🧪🦑🌎
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Illiberal perversion of 'secularism' (i.e., not secularism but merely forced irreligion viciously attacking minorities). And cowardly federal politicians won't even speak out against it.
today in Stop Romanticizing Canada:
Quebec’s Bill 9 has just taken effect, barring women in veils from receiving public services. Public employees include university faculty, so professors have been instructed to require veiled women to uncover their faces or be removed from the classroom.
Quebec’s Bill 9 has just taken effect, barring women in veils from receiving public services. Public employees include university faculty, so professors have been instructed to require veiled women to uncover their faces or be removed from the classroom.
September 25, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Illiberal perversion of 'secularism' (i.e., not secularism but merely forced irreligion viciously attacking minorities). And cowardly federal politicians won't even speak out against it.
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Happy Friday. Thought I’d show you our lovely morning drive 😊 The beagle is at doggy day care 🐾 , shopping done and I’m taking a break! Coffee ☕️☕️☕️
September 25, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Happy Friday. Thought I’d show you our lovely morning drive 😊 The beagle is at doggy day care 🐾 , shopping done and I’m taking a break! Coffee ☕️☕️☕️
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It's #MidAutumnFestival today. I don't really have any moon-themed art, but here's another autumn bird painting! A Hermit Thrush enjoying some sumac fruit, which I expect to be seeing soon.
#BirdArt #SciArt #Watercolor #FineArt #AnimalArt
#BirdArt #SciArt #Watercolor #FineArt #AnimalArt
September 25, 2026 at 1:59 PM
It's #MidAutumnFestival today. I don't really have any moon-themed art, but here's another autumn bird painting! A Hermit Thrush enjoying some sumac fruit, which I expect to be seeing soon.
#BirdArt #SciArt #Watercolor #FineArt #AnimalArt
#BirdArt #SciArt #Watercolor #FineArt #AnimalArt
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CPSC and Tyco Fire Products LP Urge Immediate Action on Recalled Fire Sprinklers that Can Fail in a Fire
Learn more: www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/New...
Learn more: www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/New...
September 24, 2026 at 1:32 PM
CPSC and Tyco Fire Products LP Urge Immediate Action on Recalled Fire Sprinklers that Can Fail in a Fire
Learn more: www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/New...
Learn more: www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/New...
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I've been using the term climate villain.
Because denial is simply not a strong enough word to describe what he's doing.
It's an existential threat to our grandchildren.
It's villainy.
Because denial is simply not a strong enough word to describe what he's doing.
It's an existential threat to our grandchildren.
It's villainy.
My latest column is out today in @nationalobserver.com.web.brid.gy, in which I explain how the “new climate denialism” is holding back progress in the fight of our lives, and how PM Mark Carney has become its lead practitioner.
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/09/25/o...
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/09/25/o...
Is Mark Carney a climate denier?
This new form of denialism has our political leaders assuring us they understand and accept the warnings about climate change — but they are in denial about what this scientific reality means for poli...
www.nationalobserver.com
September 25, 2026 at 2:52 PM
I've been using the term climate villain.
Because denial is simply not a strong enough word to describe what he's doing.
It's an existential threat to our grandchildren.
It's villainy.
Because denial is simply not a strong enough word to describe what he's doing.
It's an existential threat to our grandchildren.
It's villainy.
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if you say "The Museum of English Rural Life" three times in a mirror, nothing happens. but if you speak it a fourth time, a man in a smock appears and asks you to incant the poem on the side of this rather menacing jug
September 25, 2026 at 1:52 PM
if you say "The Museum of English Rural Life" three times in a mirror, nothing happens. but if you speak it a fourth time, a man in a smock appears and asks you to incant the poem on the side of this rather menacing jug
If I can't do a Bare minimum Friday, I occasionally have a Do nothing Monday. Particularly after a busy weekend.
happy bare minimum Friday to all who celebrate
September 25, 2026 at 3:07 PM
If I can't do a Bare minimum Friday, I occasionally have a Do nothing Monday. Particularly after a busy weekend.
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September 25, 2026 at 12:49 PM
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who else thought of Christina Yang 👋
London patient a Canadian first for ‘heart in a box’ transplant #Ontario
www.ctvnews.ca/london/artic...
www.ctvnews.ca/london/artic...
London patient a Canadian first for ‘heart in a box’ transplant
A London man who survived cardiac arrest and received a life-saving heart transplant became the first patient in Canada to receive a donor heart preserved using new “heart-in-a-box” technology at Lond...
www.ctvnews.ca
September 25, 2026 at 2:51 PM
who else thought of Christina Yang 👋