๐งตSpotted at a Small All Ages Music Gig in Aotearoa New Zealand:
A very serious looking teen (15?) is standing against a wall, watching the lead singer of an awesome band* own the stage.
Every now and then, Dad putting a hand on Teen's shoulder. Checking in.
Stoic cool nod.
Yeah, this is okay. (1)
Still more historically accurate than a lot of films & tv shows ;)
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And later on he became too big for his boots ๐คฃ
๐ข Canadaโs latest greenhouse gas data is out, and it shows Albertaโs lack of progress.
While national emissions fell 10% since 2005, Albertaโs rose 4%, driven by โฌ๏ธ oilsands pollution.
โ The MOU deal on strong industrial carbon pricing and other climate policies is overdue. #abpoli
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A SHORT CROSS-LINGUISTIC POEM ABOUT FOODโฆ
An English cheese is good
But a Dutch cheese is gouda
An English sausage is bad
But a German sausage is the Wurst
An English egg leaves you hungry
But a French egg is un ลuf
In English you fancy some bread
But in Spanish youโre pan sexual
Canโt make it to Tod's #Nanaimo Infusion in person this month? Join the fun virtually!
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Visit youtube.com/watch?v=CQ2v... now and tap ๐ ๐ก๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐ ๐ฒ
โน๏ธ Get info about the event at 2026.nanaimoinfusion.ca
Trump threatened to destroy an entire civilization.
He has said he can do what he wants with Cuba and threatened the pope.
Canada shares a 9,000 kms border with a nation that is not under the rule of law.
These are my 10 steps Canadians must take to stop tyranny.
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Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas came out with some pretty strong words against Alberta separation โ and in favour of immigration as a strength for the city โ in his remarks at a Calgary Economic Development event yesterday:
How great is that? ๐จ๐ฆโค๏ธ
Wine control to Major Ron
Wine control to Major Ron
Take your corkscrew out
And put your records on
This is Major Ron to Wine Control!
I'm feeling very scared
Cos I'm rockin' in the most unusual way
Tell my wife I will be rockin' out
Today-ay-ay!! RS
Brilliant
Using Spotify is just as bad as using X, in some aspects, even more consequential: Spotify is actively killing music, not just exploiting musicians. All other streaming platforms are better, and have as wide a choice. Migrating your playlists is dead easy. Please leave that evil platform - now.
Thatโs amazing
Now that Artemis II has launched, we have 9 days to get every person on Earth a Planet of the Apes costume so we can pull off something absolutely hilarious when the astronauts return.
Today, we celebrate the achievements of transgender, Two-Spirit and non-binary people.
Today is also a reminder that not everyone is free to live their lives safely. Many still face hate and discrimination, and struggle to access the life-saving health care and supports.
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This black-and-white photograph depicts two women walking along a street carrying large wicker baskets. They are dressed in late 19th-century attire, with long skirts and shawls. The street is lined with terraced houses featuring iron railings, and a gas street lamp is visible in the background.
It's #WomensHistoryMonth ๐
As usual, I'll be sharing ordinary women's stories.
I like writing about these women. They didn't do anything the world would deem spectacular.
They were just everyday people going about their lives. Surviving the way they knew best.
#History
Happy birthday Vincent.
Oui-fi?
Glen Baxter has died. His drawings of cowboy art critics and wimples were an absurdist joy. RIP
Sad to hear this.
"Sport has the power to unite Canadians, build stronger communities and support well-being across the country. Our government believes in a sport system that provides opportunities for all Canadians, including the transgender community, to participate in sport and excel without discrimination. We are aware of the International Olympic Committee's recent policy decision. While international and national sport organizations operate independently from government, we will work closely with our sport partners to review the impact of this decision on Canadian athletes. Our priority is to ensure there is a path forward for sport in Canada that preserves the integrity and fairness of sport categories while promoting equal opportunities and respecting human rights. Together, we will lead with the empathy, respect and care that all Canadians deserve."
Adam van Koeverden, ๐จ๐ฆSecretary of State (Sport), made the following statement today:
China flipped buses electric: ~700k+ e-buses (~90% global), ~80% new energy, ~100% new sales electric. Backed by LFP + solar depots. This isnโt transportโitโs energy system change. Less diesel, fewer imports, no oil chokepoints. Decarbonisation = energy independence โก๐ #Bettrification
Annual reminder: don't spray spring dandelions with roundup or similar chemicals. One flower can be visited by 100+ bees in a day, and your chemicals will kill all of them.
Pet or dinner?
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Neil on a small stage with his guitar
Remembering Fred Neil on his birthday ๐
๐ท Don Paulsen, Night Owl Cafรฉ, Greenwich Village, 1965
"With a deep, resonant voice & hangdog face, he made his name in the mid-60โs in Greenwich Village. He was so revered that Bob Dylan once opened a show for him."
- David Browne
I first heard Dolphins by Itโs A Beautiful Day but Fredโs version is better. He certainly was gifted.
