KitMac
@geognosis.bsky.social
Science editor, geographer/Earth scientist, food historian, trivia buff extraordinaire, Steampunk, sepsis survivor. Doing my best to be kind in an at times harsh world. It really is all about that bass.
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This is alarming: time.com/article/2026...
The fact checked version, if you can make it through the ramblings of the previous link: time.com/article/2026...
The fact checked version, if you can make it through the ramblings of the previous link: time.com/article/2026...
Read TIME’s ‘What Trump Has Built’ Interview Transcript
The U.S. President discussed the war in Iran, press freedom, AI, and more ahead of the midterm elections.
time.com
October 1, 2026 at 7:25 PM
This is alarming: time.com/article/2026...
The fact checked version, if you can make it through the ramblings of the previous link: time.com/article/2026...
The fact checked version, if you can make it through the ramblings of the previous link: time.com/article/2026...
FFS. Far too many people need remedial #politicaltheory and #history courses. Most of these same people wouldn't know #capitalism if it bit them on the arse. Arugh!!!
September 12, 2026 at 8:01 PM
FFS. Far too many people need remedial #politicaltheory and #history courses. Most of these same people wouldn't know #capitalism if it bit them on the arse. Arugh!!!
To the guy in the white Transit van with Wyoming plates, driving a large #uhaul with Kansas plates that aggressively wouldn't let me (or anyone else) merge onto #Highway1 from an on ramp: You, sir, are a giant #dickhead! We #zippermerge here. Learn some manners, #uglyAmerican!
September 3, 2026 at 10:54 PM
To the guy in the white Transit van with Wyoming plates, driving a large #uhaul with Kansas plates that aggressively wouldn't let me (or anyone else) merge onto #Highway1 from an on ramp: You, sir, are a giant #dickhead! We #zippermerge here. Learn some manners, #uglyAmerican!
A fabulous yarn for these sailors for years to come. www.forcesnews.com/sport/britis...
Army sailing team save exhausted barn owl who was stuck 70 nautical miles out to sea
The British Army team rescued Little Reg, who was stuck 70 miles out to sea while competing in the Around Britain and Ireland race
www.forcesnews.com
August 21, 2026 at 6:04 PM
A fabulous yarn for these sailors for years to come. www.forcesnews.com/sport/britis...
It's sobering to think as I go through my #genealogy how often my ancestors set off to parts relatively unknown, likely never to see their family members again. We take the ability to communicate for granted in the modern era with post, email, text, etc., for granted.
August 20, 2026 at 5:10 PM
It's sobering to think as I go through my #genealogy how often my ancestors set off to parts relatively unknown, likely never to see their family members again. We take the ability to communicate for granted in the modern era with post, email, text, etc., for granted.
June 9, 2026 at 7:25 PM
I absolutely loved Anthony Head's portrayal of Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer––pithy lines delivered archly and wisely amidst teenage angst and chaos. His other roles brilliant as well. Seventy-two is no age at all these days. variety.com/2026/tv/news... #RIPAnthonyHead
Anthony Head, ‘Buffy’ and ‘Ted Lasso’ Star, Dies at 72
Anthony Head, the British actor known for his roles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Ted Lasso,' has died. He was 72.
variety.com
June 5, 2026 at 7:43 PM
I absolutely loved Anthony Head's portrayal of Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer––pithy lines delivered archly and wisely amidst teenage angst and chaos. His other roles brilliant as well. Seventy-two is no age at all these days. variety.com/2026/tv/news... #RIPAnthonyHead
'There is a long-standing trope in American life that equates taxation with tyranny. ...Free, democratic countries tend to be high-tax countries, because taxation and democracy reinforce each other.' www.foreignaffairs.com/give-me-libe...
March 27, 2026 at 5:51 PM
'There is a long-standing trope in American life that equates taxation with tyranny. ...Free, democratic countries tend to be high-tax countries, because taxation and democracy reinforce each other.' www.foreignaffairs.com/give-me-libe...
#Earworm du jour for some reason. Not complaining. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGiF... #CanConTuesday @thetragicallyhip.bsky.social
The Tragically Hip - Grace, Too
YouTube video by GordonYYZ
www.youtube.com
March 24, 2026 at 6:22 PM
#Earworm du jour for some reason. Not complaining. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGiF... #CanConTuesday @thetragicallyhip.bsky.social
'Regardless of whether a dual citizen has ever lived or worked in the States, they still need to file annual tax returns to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and in some cases pay American taxes on Canadian investments...' www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #CBT #taxes #renunciation
Dual citizens weigh Trump, taxes in decision to renounce U.S. citizenship | CBC News
Every year, thousands of dual citizens living abroad choose to formally renounce their U.S. citizenship. They say Trump is a major factor in their decision — but not the only one.
www.cbc.ca
March 23, 2026 at 5:15 PM
'Regardless of whether a dual citizen has ever lived or worked in the States, they still need to file annual tax returns to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and in some cases pay American taxes on Canadian investments...' www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #CBT #taxes #renunciation
I remain fascinated by the 'huge eff-off flood' (with apologies to Eddie Izzard) that likely created the Mediterranean about 5-6 million years ago. everythingisamazing.substack.com/p/in-search-...
In Search Of A Flood Like No Other
"Zanclean Megaflood? What's that, a glam-rock band?"
everythingisamazing.substack.com
March 8, 2026 at 6:33 PM
I remain fascinated by the 'huge eff-off flood' (with apologies to Eddie Izzard) that likely created the Mediterranean about 5-6 million years ago. everythingisamazing.substack.com/p/in-search-...
We live in an age in which everyone should be dining on the banquet of knowledge, this unprecedented access to information, yet most poor suckers are starving to death in their ignorance. (With apologies to #AuntieMame.) #knowledge #willfulignorance
February 24, 2026 at 5:44 PM
We live in an age in which everyone should be dining on the banquet of knowledge, this unprecedented access to information, yet most poor suckers are starving to death in their ignorance. (With apologies to #AuntieMame.) #knowledge #willfulignorance
Honestly! Some people...would it kill you to perform a simple internet search or crack a book?!?!? We literally live in an age of unprecedented access to knowledge. It's really not that difficult, but if you find it difficult, ask a friend or your local librarian. Gah!!!!
February 15, 2026 at 5:10 AM
Honestly! Some people...would it kill you to perform a simple internet search or crack a book?!?!? We literally live in an age of unprecedented access to knowledge. It's really not that difficult, but if you find it difficult, ask a friend or your local librarian. Gah!!!!
'...[W]hat would you think to be thus used? This is the strangers case; and this your mountainish inhumanity.'
Brilliant and sadly all too timely again. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKmu... #SirIanMcKellan #ThomasMore #Shakespeare
Brilliant and sadly all too timely again. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKmu... #SirIanMcKellan #ThomasMore #Shakespeare
The Stranger's Case - Sir Ian McKellen
YouTube video by Peri Urban
www.youtube.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:22 PM
'...[W]hat would you think to be thus used? This is the strangers case; and this your mountainish inhumanity.'
Brilliant and sadly all too timely again. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKmu... #SirIanMcKellan #ThomasMore #Shakespeare
Brilliant and sadly all too timely again. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKmu... #SirIanMcKellan #ThomasMore #Shakespeare
The many dangers of not studying/learning from history.
From: US War Department, 24 March 1945
FASCISM!
'Fascism is government by the few and for the few. The objective is seizure and control of the economic, political, social, and cultural life of the state...' en.wikisource.org/wiki/Army_Ta...
From: US War Department, 24 March 1945
FASCISM!
'Fascism is government by the few and for the few. The objective is seizure and control of the economic, political, social, and cultural life of the state...' en.wikisource.org/wiki/Army_Ta...
January 11, 2026 at 9:44 PM
The many dangers of not studying/learning from history.
From: US War Department, 24 March 1945
FASCISM!
'Fascism is government by the few and for the few. The objective is seizure and control of the economic, political, social, and cultural life of the state...' en.wikisource.org/wiki/Army_Ta...
From: US War Department, 24 March 1945
FASCISM!
'Fascism is government by the few and for the few. The objective is seizure and control of the economic, political, social, and cultural life of the state...' en.wikisource.org/wiki/Army_Ta...
A bit too prescient. This was from 1974. #montypython
January 7, 2026 at 3:01 AM
A bit too prescient. This was from 1974. #montypython
Of course the for-profit shippers don't want #CanadaPost to survive. They want to continue to charge extortionate fees as 'clearance entry' and 'disbursement' that FAR exceed the actual tax and duty. Greedy bastards. Just say no to #FedEx, #Purolator, and #UPS. ca.news.yahoo.com/canada-post-...
December 5, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Of course the for-profit shippers don't want #CanadaPost to survive. They want to continue to charge extortionate fees as 'clearance entry' and 'disbursement' that FAR exceed the actual tax and duty. Greedy bastards. Just say no to #FedEx, #Purolator, and #UPS. ca.news.yahoo.com/canada-post-...
FFS. I despair of the human race. Vaccinate your bloody pets! There is NO effective treatment for rabies, for starters. The animal DIES. #antivaxplonkers www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/s...
Vaccine Skepticism Comes for Pet Owners, Too
www.nytimes.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:49 PM
FFS. I despair of the human race. Vaccinate your bloody pets! There is NO effective treatment for rabies, for starters. The animal DIES. #antivaxplonkers www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/s...
Did anyone else hear the coyotes last night at ~01:15 in #LynnValley? I hadn't heard coyotes in so long that it took me a moment to work out what I was hearing. Even a barred owl got in on the action and hooted along occasionally. #LifeInTheForest #NorthVan #BC #NorthShore
October 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Did anyone else hear the coyotes last night at ~01:15 in #LynnValley? I hadn't heard coyotes in so long that it took me a moment to work out what I was hearing. Even a barred owl got in on the action and hooted along occasionally. #LifeInTheForest #NorthVan #BC #NorthShore
Important. humanists.uk/2025/09/17/r...
Rising Christian nationalism: a threat to us all
Scenes on Saturday of Christian preachers denouncing ‘Secular Humanism’ from the main stage of Tommy Robinson’s radical right Unite the Kingdom rally in London may have been surprising to see on the s...
humanists.uk
September 19, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Important. humanists.uk/2025/09/17/r...