problemchild
@bluethingy.bsky.social
NEVER 51.
Gives a damn.
Wilts quickly in the summertime. Knitter. Lowkey granola cruncher. Wrangler of teenogres. Post-secondary education ninja.
~Nolite te bastardes carborundorum~
📍Hogtown 🇨🇦(via Hannover 🇩🇪)
Gives a damn.
Wilts quickly in the summertime. Knitter. Lowkey granola cruncher. Wrangler of teenogres. Post-secondary education ninja.
~Nolite te bastardes carborundorum~
📍Hogtown 🇨🇦(via Hannover 🇩🇪)
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This is not a drill!! Covered Bridge is making Russett Stix #CoveredBridge #Canada
The voice over 😆🤌🏼
The voice over 😆🤌🏼
September 21, 2026 at 2:46 PM
This is not a drill!! Covered Bridge is making Russett Stix #CoveredBridge #Canada
The voice over 😆🤌🏼
The voice over 😆🤌🏼
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More recent good news from around the world 🌱 (2/3)
September 20, 2026 at 4:01 PM
More recent good news from around the world 🌱 (2/3)
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Enjoy some recent positive news from around the world 🌱 (1/3)
September 20, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Enjoy some recent positive news from around the world 🌱 (1/3)
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Every map search says where you live, work and sleep. For most Canadians, that map is American, and so is the company holding the answers.
Maple Maps is the Canadian one. Built here, hosted in Montréal, Canadian-owned businesses marked with a leaf. No ads. No data sold. Ever.
maplemaps.ca
Maple Maps is the Canadian one. Built here, hosted in Montréal, Canadian-owned businesses marked with a leaf. No ads. No data sold. Ever.
maplemaps.ca
Maple Maps — Navigation made for Canada
Maple Maps is a navigation app built for Canada: live traffic and closures, a maple leaf on Canadian-owned businesses, English or French, and data that stays in Canada. The iPhone beta is open.
maplemaps.ca
September 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Every map search says where you live, work and sleep. For most Canadians, that map is American, and so is the company holding the answers.
Maple Maps is the Canadian one. Built here, hosted in Montréal, Canadian-owned businesses marked with a leaf. No ads. No data sold. Ever.
maplemaps.ca
Maple Maps is the Canadian one. Built here, hosted in Montréal, Canadian-owned businesses marked with a leaf. No ads. No data sold. Ever.
maplemaps.ca
I was in a swimming pool in Iceland. It had just happened. Spent the last day of our vacation on a friend’s couch watching it all on TV. Left Reykjavik just after midnight, got stranded in London for a few days, but had a friend’s couch to sleep on.
So relieved when we finally got home.
So relieved when we finally got home.
I was on a GO bus from Shoppers World to Union Station, heading to my 11am university class. About the time we were on the Gardiner, I heard people getting calls and then sounded shocked. I figured something was up, but didn’t know yet.
I was in a taxi on my way to work, two hours late, after a weekend cocaine binge. The second tower had already collapsed. I missed it all.
September 11, 2026 at 12:39 AM
I was in a swimming pool in Iceland. It had just happened. Spent the last day of our vacation on a friend’s couch watching it all on TV. Left Reykjavik just after midnight, got stranded in London for a few days, but had a friend’s couch to sleep on.
So relieved when we finally got home.
So relieved when we finally got home.
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Is this revenge for the roof not collapsing like it was told to?
#BREAKING: Ontario Science Centre laying off entire science department
Ontario Science Centre laying off entire science department
The Ontario Science Centre has laid off 30 workers including the entire science department, The Canadian Press has learned.
www.cp24.com
September 10, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Is this revenge for the roof not collapsing like it was told to?
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Not to brag, but our product has been foldable since 1828.
September 9, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Not to brag, but our product has been foldable since 1828.
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Have a listen to the cracking and crunching of the front edge of this slowly advancing ʻAʻā lava flow.
September 8, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Have a listen to the cracking and crunching of the front edge of this slowly advancing ʻAʻā lava flow.
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signed and confirmed signature. This needs much more amplification, only ~4200 signatures so far. Open til Nov 22.
(e-7691) ~
enforce the Canada Health Act, universal access, prevent privatization, etc.
(e-7691) ~
enforce the Canada Health Act, universal access, prevent privatization, etc.
September 3, 2026 at 1:11 PM
signed and confirmed signature. This needs much more amplification, only ~4200 signatures so far. Open til Nov 22.
(e-7691) ~
enforce the Canada Health Act, universal access, prevent privatization, etc.
(e-7691) ~
enforce the Canada Health Act, universal access, prevent privatization, etc.
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Had to clamber over a barbed wire fence, rip my coat and trespass to get a photo of this folkloric monster pretending half-successfully to be a tree. I have no regrets.
September 3, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Had to clamber over a barbed wire fence, rip my coat and trespass to get a photo of this folkloric monster pretending half-successfully to be a tree. I have no regrets.
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Hey #BikeTO! In response to today's announcement from the Ford government they started the process of removing bike lanes on Bloor, Yonge, and University, @cycletoronto.bsky.social launched a new petition calling on Ford to fight Trump instead of Toronto. #TOpoli #ONpoli www.cycleto.ca/fight_trump
Fight Trump Not Toronto
www.cycleto.ca
September 1, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Hey #BikeTO! In response to today's announcement from the Ford government they started the process of removing bike lanes on Bloor, Yonge, and University, @cycletoronto.bsky.social launched a new petition calling on Ford to fight Trump instead of Toronto. #TOpoli #ONpoli www.cycleto.ca/fight_trump
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Let's add this to the long list of things that we should stop from happening once we get a time machine.
August 30, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Let's add this to the long list of things that we should stop from happening once we get a time machine.
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Sunday reading:
I wrote about the worldview that drives Trump’s politics.
He doesn’t really have an ideology – but he has a consistent, grievance-fueled idea of how power and status should be distributed, and that aligns him with the Right’s ideologues.
This week’s piece:
I wrote about the worldview that drives Trump’s politics.
He doesn’t really have an ideology – but he has a consistent, grievance-fueled idea of how power and status should be distributed, and that aligns him with the Right’s ideologues.
This week’s piece:
Does Donald Trump Have an Ideology?
No, not exactly. But he has a consistent, grievance-fueled idea of how power and status should be distributed, and that aligns him with the Right’s ideologues just fine
steady.page
August 30, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Sunday reading:
I wrote about the worldview that drives Trump’s politics.
He doesn’t really have an ideology – but he has a consistent, grievance-fueled idea of how power and status should be distributed, and that aligns him with the Right’s ideologues.
This week’s piece:
I wrote about the worldview that drives Trump’s politics.
He doesn’t really have an ideology – but he has a consistent, grievance-fueled idea of how power and status should be distributed, and that aligns him with the Right’s ideologues.
This week’s piece:
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Current view of Google Maps while using a Canadian VPN (left) and an American VPN (right)
August 30, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Current view of Google Maps while using a Canadian VPN (left) and an American VPN (right)
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We're not changing the name of Lake Ontario. Name it whatever you want at your leisure: https://gulfof.mapquest.com/lakeontario
(tag us so we can see your work 🙂)
(tag us so we can see your work 🙂)
August 27, 2026 at 8:14 PM
We're not changing the name of Lake Ontario. Name it whatever you want at your leisure: https://gulfof.mapquest.com/lakeontario
(tag us so we can see your work 🙂)
(tag us so we can see your work 🙂)
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This isn't the first time the USA has placed 50% tariffs on Canada.
In 1890, the USA's Tariff Act was touted as a way to build up American industry, but the true goal was forcing the annexation of Canada.
It backfired and made Canada stronger.
This is the story.
📸 LoC
🧵1/10
In 1890, the USA's Tariff Act was touted as a way to build up American industry, but the true goal was forcing the annexation of Canada.
It backfired and made Canada stronger.
This is the story.
📸 LoC
🧵1/10
August 22, 2026 at 1:56 PM
This isn't the first time the USA has placed 50% tariffs on Canada.
In 1890, the USA's Tariff Act was touted as a way to build up American industry, but the true goal was forcing the annexation of Canada.
It backfired and made Canada stronger.
This is the story.
📸 LoC
🧵1/10
In 1890, the USA's Tariff Act was touted as a way to build up American industry, but the true goal was forcing the annexation of Canada.
It backfired and made Canada stronger.
This is the story.
📸 LoC
🧵1/10
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🍁New poll from the Angus Reid Institute shows majority of Canadians in all regions and age groups siding with Mark Carney's decision to pull out of negotiations.
August 23, 2026 at 7:38 PM
🍁New poll from the Angus Reid Institute shows majority of Canadians in all regions and age groups siding with Mark Carney's decision to pull out of negotiations.
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America, spend some time watching Mark Carney dealing with Trump’s offensive and illegal trade war. It will remind you what a leader should be and make you deeply embarrassed at the face we currently show the world.
August 23, 2026 at 1:32 AM
America, spend some time watching Mark Carney dealing with Trump’s offensive and illegal trade war. It will remind you what a leader should be and make you deeply embarrassed at the face we currently show the world.
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So maybe the U.S. and Canada reach a deal today. Okay.
But how many hours until Trump gets annoyed at the way beavers build dams or Canada geese shit in upstate New York before he imposes 125% tariffs on Degrassi High reruns?
But how many hours until Trump gets annoyed at the way beavers build dams or Canada geese shit in upstate New York before he imposes 125% tariffs on Degrassi High reruns?
August 21, 2026 at 11:30 AM
So maybe the U.S. and Canada reach a deal today. Okay.
But how many hours until Trump gets annoyed at the way beavers build dams or Canada geese shit in upstate New York before he imposes 125% tariffs on Degrassi High reruns?
But how many hours until Trump gets annoyed at the way beavers build dams or Canada geese shit in upstate New York before he imposes 125% tariffs on Degrassi High reruns?
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Headlines: Such-and-such technology may someday be as smart as human brains!
Reminder: *We already have human brains.* Billions of them. Most of them living in poverty and being exploited for the obscene benefit of a tiny number of the worst people in the world.
Reminder: *We already have human brains.* Billions of them. Most of them living in poverty and being exploited for the obscene benefit of a tiny number of the worst people in the world.
August 16, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Headlines: Such-and-such technology may someday be as smart as human brains!
Reminder: *We already have human brains.* Billions of them. Most of them living in poverty and being exploited for the obscene benefit of a tiny number of the worst people in the world.
Reminder: *We already have human brains.* Billions of them. Most of them living in poverty and being exploited for the obscene benefit of a tiny number of the worst people in the world.
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I wish people who oppose bike lanes would understand that some people rides bikes because driving isn't an option for them
Some have health issue that prevent them from qualifying for a Driver's license others might not be able to afford cars
A bike is a mode of transport not a political statement
Some have health issue that prevent them from qualifying for a Driver's license others might not be able to afford cars
A bike is a mode of transport not a political statement
August 16, 2026 at 8:37 PM
I wish people who oppose bike lanes would understand that some people rides bikes because driving isn't an option for them
Some have health issue that prevent them from qualifying for a Driver's license others might not be able to afford cars
A bike is a mode of transport not a political statement
Some have health issue that prevent them from qualifying for a Driver's license others might not be able to afford cars
A bike is a mode of transport not a political statement
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Generative A.I. ys the microplastics of thoughte and language
August 16, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Generative A.I. ys the microplastics of thoughte and language