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Gen X, we(s)t coaster/islander, surviving cancer, still coviding. Committed to allyship. Stay curious, keep learning.
Migrating here from the bird app.
Reading, writing, cooking, baking, knitting, nature, music, pets, sci fi, hiking, camping…
Gen X, we(s)t coaster/islander, surviving cancer, still coviding. Committed to allyship. Stay curious, keep learning.
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September 24, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Saw this in the theatre as a young teenager—was absolutely traumatized by it. Probably couldn’t watch it again, but would still say it’s a movie everyone should see.
Based on a real life story with one of the most incredible pieces of Casting in film history, this isn’t just one of the best British films of the 80’s it’s one of the best post-war British films ever.
THE KILLING FIELDS (1984)
Haing S. Ngor
THE KILLING FIELDS (1984)
Haing S. Ngor
September 20, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Saw this in the theatre as a young teenager—was absolutely traumatized by it. Probably couldn’t watch it again, but would still say it’s a movie everyone should see.
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A guy named Tim_after_Tim on Threads saw an encounter that made him understand why women would rather meet a bear in the forest than a man.
So, he decided to do something.
He made this poster, and a website where anyone can learn or download it — beabear.org:
So, he decided to do something.
He made this poster, and a website where anyone can learn or download it — beabear.org:
September 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
A guy named Tim_after_Tim on Threads saw an encounter that made him understand why women would rather meet a bear in the forest than a man.
So, he decided to do something.
He made this poster, and a website where anyone can learn or download it — beabear.org:
So, he decided to do something.
He made this poster, and a website where anyone can learn or download it — beabear.org:
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🔥🔥🔥 Jean Chretien is 91 today and he gave himself a birthday present. He told Donald J. Trump to piss off in the The Globe and Mail. Here's his column: #cdnpoli
August 27, 2026 at 12:54 PM
🔥🔥🔥 Jean Chretien is 91 today and he gave himself a birthday present. He told Donald J. Trump to piss off in the The Globe and Mail. Here's his column: #cdnpoli
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“It serves us, and honors them, to recapture whenever possible the old sense of awe at these wonders that have long since become commonplace.”
ordinaryabundance.com
ordinaryabundance.com
August 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
“It serves us, and honors them, to recapture whenever possible the old sense of awe at these wonders that have long since become commonplace.”
ordinaryabundance.com
ordinaryabundance.com
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At the moment they are, he's an actual publishing phenomenon and good for him.
August 8, 2026 at 2:14 PM
At the moment they are, he's an actual publishing phenomenon and good for him.
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Good grief, this hits home.
July 27, 2026 at 5:59 AM
Good grief, this hits home.
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July 15, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Ditto
Co-signed ♥️ 🇨🇦
Happy Canada Day. It's an imperfect country, as every country is, but not a day goes by that I don't count myself as lucky and blessed to be a Canadian, surrounded by Canadians.
July 1, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Ditto
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Before you believe Poilievre’s lies, educate yourself first ⬇️
Before you believe the meme, here’s what’s actually going on.
June 21, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Before you believe Poilievre’s lies, educate yourself first ⬇️
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Is Mothers Day a challenge for you?
This is for you. 🩷🪷
This is for you. 🩷🪷
May 10, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Is Mothers Day a challenge for you?
This is for you. 🩷🪷
This is for you. 🩷🪷
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eyes up, islanders. let's find this tourist and get him home safe.
Mounties in Nanaimo are asking for the public's help in finding an 83-year-old American man who hasn't been heard from during a visit to Vancouver Island.
Nanaimo RCMP search for U.S. man, 83, who went missing on visit to Vancouver Island
Mounties in Nanaimo are asking for the public's help in finding an 83-year-old American man who hasn't been heard from during a visit to Vancouver Island.
cheknews.ca
May 4, 2026 at 8:45 PM
eyes up, islanders. let's find this tourist and get him home safe.
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CANADIANS!!!
Please fill this out and share it widely because HOLY SHIT. I struggle to drive on the freeway at night now because of the headlights.
Please fill this out and share it widely because HOLY SHIT. I struggle to drive on the freeway at night now because of the headlights.
Transport Canada survey on vehicle headlights and glare at night
tc.canada.ca/en/corporate...
tc.canada.ca/en/corporate...
Canadian experience with vehicle headlights and glare at night
Transport Canada wants to learn how headlight glare affects road users and what vehicle or lighting features may influence how people experience it at night.
tc.canada.ca
March 16, 2026 at 2:38 PM
CANADIANS!!!
Please fill this out and share it widely because HOLY SHIT. I struggle to drive on the freeway at night now because of the headlights.
Please fill this out and share it widely because HOLY SHIT. I struggle to drive on the freeway at night now because of the headlights.
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I absolutely love this response to DoFo.
Ford 'doesn't know what he's talking about' when it comes to basket weaving, Indigenous artist says | CBC News
A third-generation Indigenous basket maker is setting the record straight about his craft — it's a part of his culture, it's valuable, and artists can make a living off of it.
www.cbc.ca
February 19, 2026 at 2:53 PM
I absolutely love this response to DoFo.
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Happy Valentines Day Bluesky. 💞✨️✨️💞
February 14, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Happy Valentines Day Bluesky. 💞✨️✨️💞
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@chapmans.ca (our mostest favouritist bestest ice cream company in Canada) is sending out their annual coupons. I get one every year. This year I'm using ours for grabbing up some Cherry Chocolate Truffle.
Here's the link JIC you want a coupon! #SupportingCanadian www.chapmans.ca/coupon/chapm...
Here's the link JIC you want a coupon! #SupportingCanadian www.chapmans.ca/coupon/chapm...
Chapman's $3 Annual Coupon 2026 - Super Premium Plus
Request a mail-to-home coupon and save $3 off your next purchase of Chapman's Super Premium Plus ice cream.
www.chapmans.ca
February 5, 2026 at 9:53 PM
@chapmans.ca (our mostest favouritist bestest ice cream company in Canada) is sending out their annual coupons. I get one every year. This year I'm using ours for grabbing up some Cherry Chocolate Truffle.
Here's the link JIC you want a coupon! #SupportingCanadian www.chapmans.ca/coupon/chapm...
Here's the link JIC you want a coupon! #SupportingCanadian www.chapmans.ca/coupon/chapm...
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#BritishColumbia
Conservation groups fundraising in hopes of purchasing Vancouver Island marsh
The deadline to meet the conditions of the land purchase is quickly approaching
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Conservation groups fundraising in hopes of purchasing Vancouver Island marsh
The deadline to meet the conditions of the land purchase is quickly approaching
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Conservation groups fundraising in hopes of purchasing Vancouver Island's Hamilton Marsh | CBC News
The Regional District of Nanaimo, B.C., needs to secure $7.5 million by the end of January to purchase the Hamilton Marsh site, southwest of Qualicum Beach, which would turn the land that is currentl...
www.cbc.ca
January 23, 2026 at 1:01 PM
#BritishColumbia
Conservation groups fundraising in hopes of purchasing Vancouver Island marsh
The deadline to meet the conditions of the land purchase is quickly approaching
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Conservation groups fundraising in hopes of purchasing Vancouver Island marsh
The deadline to meet the conditions of the land purchase is quickly approaching
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Exclusive: 40 million people turn to ChatGPT for health care
Exclusive: 40 million people turn to ChatGPT for health care
OpenAI's new report shows how chatbots can help navigate health care.
www.axios.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Exclusive: 40 million people turn to ChatGPT for health care
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Hey, #yyj — a cougar was spotted by the Songhees Walkway on Friday.
Cougar sighting reported in Esquimalt
The BC Conservation Officer Service (COS) has confirmed a cougar sighting in the Esquimalt area Friday night.
cheknews.ca
January 4, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Hey, #yyj — a cougar was spotted by the Songhees Walkway on Friday.
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Sending love to all who need it today.
December 25, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Sending love to all who need it today.
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In English we know it as “Carol of the Bells,” but the melody arises from a Ukrainian folk tradition of songs welcoming the new year and summoning the forces of nature to meet human labor and bring prosperity.
Do listen.
I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...
Do listen.
I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...
Another beautiful Shchedryk performance amidst ruins.
It was set in what used to be a DTEK thermal power plant — now destroyed by russia.
The contrast between russia’s destructive nature and the Ukrainian will to create beauty even in the darkest times is palpable.
It was set in what used to be a DTEK thermal power plant — now destroyed by russia.
The contrast between russia’s destructive nature and the Ukrainian will to create beauty even in the darkest times is palpable.
December 21, 2025 at 9:37 PM
In English we know it as “Carol of the Bells,” but the melody arises from a Ukrainian folk tradition of songs welcoming the new year and summoning the forces of nature to meet human labor and bring prosperity.
Do listen.
I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...
Do listen.
I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...
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Write your MPs and MLAs to demand this clause be removed so we can continue having great libraries in Canada.
They have never been more important than now.
They have never been more important than now.
Not good. Not good! (via @parismarx.com)
Libraries say budget proposal to end shipping program would be 'catastrophic | CBC News
Libraries across Canada say a proposed change in the federal budget bill would end their ability to ship books at
reduced rates, threatening interlibrary loan programs and possibly forcing the closure...
www.cbc.ca
December 15, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Write your MPs and MLAs to demand this clause be removed so we can continue having great libraries in Canada.
They have never been more important than now.
They have never been more important than now.