A Catherine O'Hara appreciation post! Thank you for everything. I'll love you forever

Stuart Sutcliffe is the stuff of legend. An original Beatle during their Hamburg days, darkly handsome, an amazing depth and vision as an artist his age, and death at the age of 21. He would have been a giant.

Hamburg, circa 1961
#StuartSutcliffe

And the majority of Canadians if not the world, saw this all coming in Trump’s first term. And no one understands why he is still in power why America hasn’t shut down until he is out. No one goes to school. No one goes to work. No one buys anything but the bare necessities. Taking to the streets.🤷‍♀️

We’re the polite neighbor who knows your entire medical history and tax bracket just by overhearing you through the drywall. We used to love the cross-border shopping and the chaos-energy, but now we collectively look south and whisper, "Are... are you guys okay?" Which obviously you aren’t.

Ultimately, we understand the U.S. as a powerhouse of potential that is constantly at war with its own ideals. We're rooting for you, mostly because if the party downstairs gets out of hand, the whole building shakes.

For Canadians, analyzing the U.S. isn't just an academic exercise; it’s a survival skill. Because our economies and cultures are so tightly linked, we tend to follow your internal politics with the intensity of a local—yet we’re viewing it through a lens of "Wait, why don't they just...?"

Im here for the carrots AND the cookbooks.

I’m at that point in the week where my "To-Do" list has just become a "Things I Will Apologize for Not Doing Next Monday" list.

Night sky on Mars

My feed is 50% art, 40% tech drama, and 10% people asking 'is anyone even here?' Yes, Brenda. We are all hiding in the kitchen

The banality of social media isn’t the content; it’s the expectation that we must have an opinion on everything within 30 seconds of hearing about it.

Is it "engagement" or is it just a nervous tic? Check if you’re actually interested or if your thumb is just bored. 📱

We’ve traded "having an experience" for "curating a vibe." If you didn’t post it, did it happen? Yes. And it was probably better because you were present for it.

The "infinite scroll" is a misnomer. It’s actually a finite loop of the same five arguments, three memes, and one person’s lunch. Break the cycle. 🔄

Being on Bluesky feels like being in a witness protection program for people who used to argue about whether a hot dog is a sandwich.

A woman with a blonde bob haircut stands outdoors, squinting with a skeptical or disgusted facial expression. She is wearing an oversized, vibrant teal-blue satin bomber jacket over a white top. She holds a smartphone in one hand while her other hand is tucked into the jacket pocket. The background is slightly blurred, showing the dark silhouette of a vehicle.

If you want to understand the "Björdk" thriller wardrobe, look no further than Hunter Schafer in Cuckoo (2024). It’s the ultimate collision of high-fashion silhouette and high-stakes survival. 🦋🧥 #CuckooMovie #HorrorFashion

A film still from David Cronenberg's 1979 horror film The Brood showing three children standing in a school cubby area. The central child, a young girl with blonde bangs, wears a bright red and navy blue snowsuit with a pointed hood. To her left and right are two other children in heavy, vintage winter gear: one in a mustard orange and green parka with a red-and-white striped scarf, and another in a light blue snowsuit. The background features white wooden cubbies filled with colorful children's belongings, creating a stark, domestic contrast to the tense atmosphere.

The Brood (1979) is the ultimate fashion horror movie. Those snowsuits? Iconic. The psychological trauma? Very Canadian.

This isn't just "folk music"—it’s a deep dive into the human psyche. "Famous Blue Raincoat" alone is a masterclass in songwriting that feels like reading someone's private mail

Reminder:
You can reinvent yourself at 3:17pm on a Tuesday.
No committee required.

A close-up, side-profile photograph of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. She is wearing a thick, tortoiseshell-patterned headband holding back her blonde hair, paired with small, black oval sunglasses. She wears a black coat with a plush faux-fur collar. The lighting is soft and natural, emphasizing a clean, minimalist aesthetic.

A medium shot of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy wearing a crisp, oversized white button-down shirt with the collar popped and sleeves folded back at the cuffs. She is paired with a high-waisted black pencil skirt. Her blonde hair is parted down the middle, and she carries a small gold beaded evening bag. The background is dark, suggesting an evening event.

A full-length candid photograph of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy walking at night alongside JFK Jr. She is wearing a long, structured black overcoat layered over a black midi dress. She completes the look with black pointed-toe slingback heels. Her hair is straight and loose, and she is wearing a bold red lip.

Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy looked chic.

But chic isn’t the same thing as culturally relevant.

Women today don’t need another minimalist saint.

They need permission to be visually interesting.

Hot take:
You’re not shadowbanned.
You’re just boring.

Most creators don’t need better content.
They need a personality.

Personal branding tip:
If everyone “relates” to you, you’re too safe.

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Stop letting algorithms tell you what to watch. If the director didn't get into a fight with the financier at Cannes, I'm not interested. Give me the films that were banned, burned, or buried.

A medium-to-large mixed-breed dog with tan and black markings, similar to a German Shepherd mix, sits patiently on a light-colored tiled floor. The dog has large, expressive brown eyes, floppy ears, and its tongue is slightly poking out in a relaxed expression. A pink leash and collar with a heart-shaped tag are visible. The background shows a blue wall and medical equipment, suggesting a veterinarian's office setting.

Trying to look extra cute so the vet forgets about the shots.

Transparency is the only way to ensure full public accountability and prevent this from being swept under the rug. The truth is often painful, but it's necessary.

filtering" information can lead to historical revisionism or a lack of accountability.

Respectfully, silence and curation have served the powerful in this case for decades. We owe it to the truth to keep the information—even the difficult parts—fully visible. Transparency is the best path to justice.