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Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out.
What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
No CUSMA
No boozema!
- Wab Kinew
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
There’s no hint that the cyclosporiasis outbreak in the US traced to Taylor Farms produce has reached Canada (there have been a few Canadian cases but they’ve been traced to travellers who recently visited Mexico).
However, it may be useful to know that Taylor Farms does distribute in Canada to retail grocers and restaurants.
Among their brand names:
Earthbound Farm
Marketside (Walmart)
Simple Truth / Private Selection
Kirkland Signature (Costco)
Good & Gather / Market Pantry
Great Value (Walmart)
365 (Whole Foods Market)
Green Giant Fresh
Eat Smart / FreshPoint.
(Sources: various )
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Crank your cute meter to maximum.
(I’d credit this but the video was anonymous. )
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Cartoon from Michael de Adder
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Meanwhile, this, from another social media . . .
“A Russian embassy worker in Canada is forced to spend his days popping Ukrainian flag balloons that mysteriously keep appearing outside. Investigative journalist Christo Grozev says it's 34-year-old diplomat Ivan Danilenkov, who methodically destroys them with a needle.”
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Here in Ontario most of us call next Monday the ‘August Civic Holiday’—how boring is that?—but its official name is actually ‘Simcoe Day’.
Much much better. Especially when we realize that John Graves Simcoe was the first leader in the entire British Empire to condemn and limit slavery. He was the first lieutenant governor of Upper Canada (now Ontario).
The story goes that Simcoe received word of a slave owner violently abusing his slave, a girl by the name of Chloe Clooey, as he was transporting her across the Niagara River to sell her into the United States. It was said that her screams were heard by many and the matter was brought to Simcoe's attention.
As he subsequently said, “The moment I assume the Government of Upper Canada under no modification will I assent to a law that discriminates by dishonest policy between natives of Africa, America, or Europe.”
— John Graves Simcoe, Address to the Legislative Assembly, 1793
The Crown abolished slavery throughout the British Empire a few years later.
Happy Simcoe Day!
(Here in Ottawa, just to be ornery, some call it Colonel By Day. But that’s another story.)
#history #ontario #canada
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Be honest. Absurdism is your favourite.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Umm. Something’s amiss with this strategy. Can’t quite put my finger on it.
#food #food
@Rainmaker1973@zpravobot.news
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Don’t waste your time with that phoney behind the curtain. For a real wizard, stick with Tolkien.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Why are Canadians so bad at public transport?
Here’s why.
#urban #transit
https://rabble.ca/columnists/public-transit-in-canada-urgently-needs-an-upgrade/
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
#ottawa
Waiting for the bus?
Corner of Bronson Avenue and Colonel By (Echo) Drive. Circa 1922 (NCC Archives)
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
The Canada Pension Plan is investing in companies linked to ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement)
“That means our pension funds are being used to profit off the violence ICE is unleashing in the US — kidnapping people off the street, separating families and ripping children out of their parents, arms, and violations of due process.
These are our retirement savings, and they should not support systemic human rights violations anywhere.”
🟥 Here’s a petition to try to stop it.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Hand-crafting blunders then walking them back has become a recognizable Doug Ford trait.
(Greenbelt, wind farms, jet planes . . . )
#onpoli #ontario #dougford
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/doug-ford-jet-sell-9.7169704
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
Been on this planet for a bit now; still trying to figure it out. What keeps me informed, amused, or up at night: climate and the environment, news and journalism, human evolution and ancient history, politics, wildlife, photography, cycling, piano, guitar, español, français. Oh, and a sucker for bad puns.
