Gloves off is a great podcast series, I hope you do more podcasts.

Gloves Off Gloves Off with Stephen Marche

Big news. On July 1, I'm launching a podcast called Gloves Off, an eight part series about how Canada can deal with the threats from the United States and the much more dangerous world we now find ourselves in. Subscribe here:
shows.acast.com/gloves-off

Step two, go on a trip in canada, go-to local farmers markets, support Canadian businesses.

Edgewood is an anagram of goodweed...

Hidden Light; Slow Forest Wander—a stunning circular piece of laser-cut wall art that evokes the quiet serenity of a woodland journey. This intricately designed geometric pattern features a mesmerizing, mandala-like structure composed of interwoven lines, curves, and delicate shapes. Each layer is precisely cut to create depth and dimension, giving the artwork a striking three-dimensional effect. The hand-painted colors—rich emerald greens, golden yellows, and earthy browns—blend harmoniously, reminiscent of dappled sunlight filtering through a dense forest canopy. The carefully applied paint highlights each segment, accentuating the craftsmanship and complexity of the laser-cut pattern. This piece is designed to capture the essence of a slow, meditative wander through nature, bringing a sense of balance, tranquility, and artistic elegance to any space.

Hidden Light; Slow Forest Wander—a circular laser-cut, hand-painted artwork hangs gracefully on the trunk of a tree in a lush forest. The intricate geometric patterns, painted in vibrant shades of green, yellow, and brown, blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy above, casting dappled shadows across the artwork and the tree bark. The delicate craftsmanship and layered design create depth, echoing the organic harmony of the woodland environment. The piece appears as though it belongs to the forest itself, a quiet reflection of nature’s beauty and tranquility

A serene forest path winds through tall trees, bathed in soft, dappled sunlight filtering through the lush foliage above. The ground is covered with vibrant green moss, earthy brown leaves, and golden-hued highlights, creating a rich, organic colorscape. The interplay of light and shadow enhances the tranquil atmosphere, evoking the quiet beauty of a slow wander through nature. This harmonious palette served as the inspiration for Hidden Light; Slow Forest Wander, capturing the essence of balance, tranquility, and artistic elegance. The name "Eric Holloway Art" is visible in the bottom right corner.

Hidden Light; Slow Forest Wander
Ink on wood | 2025 | $165 | 40cm ⌀ | www.EricHolloway.Art

This piece is designed to capture the essence of a slow, meditative wander through nature, bringing a sense of balance, tranquility, and artistic elegance to any space.

#art #wallartdecor #wallart #kootenay

What a riff by @stephenmarche.bsky.social

The U.S. Threat Looming Over Canada The consequences if Trump followed through on his belligerent rhetoric about a “51st state” would be catastrophic.

For @TheAtlantic I wrote about what a Continental conflict between the U.S. and Canada might look like. It would destroy both countries. www.theatlantic.com/internationa...

Carney "knows roughly twenty times as much about climate and energy economics as anyone else in power."

I have 350sq feet and it's as much as I can handle. Haha.

it really shows how little popular vote for a party doesn't matter in Canada. fascinating to watch.

New study reveals wealth inequality was never inevitable A recent study published in the journal PNAS is overturning traditional wisdom regarding the origins and inevitability of wealth inequality

A massive study of 50,000 households over 1,000 archaeological sites provides ample evidence that inequality is not a "natural" outgrowth of sophistication. Instead, it is a political choice. Which means, kids, that we don't have to choose it.
archaeologymag.com/2025/04/stud...

@jagmeetsingh.ca it seems you should have taken a hard left and gotten radical with policies cause you don't have much to lose at this point. Still gonna vote for my local NDP candidate!

@steveboots.bsky.social the funniest part is people acting surprised how little it costs to make their luxury goods.

Canada! Tesla out, BYD in
#cndpoli

Is there evidence that they are increasing in frequency or severity over time? Or more of a freak occurrence?

How common are these dust storms?

Answering questions is hard.

America out! China in!

The Next Global Superpower Isn't Who You Think | Ian Bremmer | TED YouTube video by TED

Who runs the world? Political scientist Ian Bremmer argues it's not as simple as it used to be. With some eye-opening questions about the nature of leadership, he asks us to consider the impact of the evolving global order and our choices as participants in the future of democracy.

Hey researchers, bloggers, everyone interested in fertility data!

We recently added lots of new data at Our World in Data on fertility rates, ages at childbirth, twin birth rates, birth seasonality, and more.

Here's a thread of what you can find on the site! 🧵

I convinced my conservative father of the benefits of ubi when I ask him, shouldn't everyone get their basic needs met? Listing all the things you did. This is the best argument pro ubi as any decent human will agree with it.

Also, not voting is the same as voting for the worst far right conmen. Not voting = a vote for #DougFordIsCorrupt #PierrePoilievreIsAFascist #DanielleSmithIsUnfit.

Not voting is aiding the enemies of democracy.

#cdnpoli #onpoli #ableg

Sign the petition to strip musk of his citizen ship in Canada. www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...

who else would like to see elon stripped of his Canadian citizen ship?
sign the petition here.
don't forget to check you email to confirm after signing.

#cdnpoli

www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...

bring back capital punishment but only for politicians who lie

THIS is what Canadians will fight to protect from the fascists:
our values, our families, our neighbours, and our communities, as well as our sovereignty and economy.

#Canada #CanadaSky #cdnpoli 🇨🇦 #Alberta #TeamCanada #yyc #yeg #BuyCanadian #BoycottUS

From mikel.grant.jewellery on threads:

Why Canada’s Oil Sands Aren’t Coming Back - Macleans.ca I used to be an oil executive. Here’s how market forces, not politics, killed the oil boom—and why new pipelines won't save the country.

Bang on analysis here by @rossbelot.bsky.social

#cdnpoli

macleans.ca/economy/why-...

Provocative article salted with some great pictures!
Yay to high speed rail and alternative modes of transportation.

I think sometimes on how it was easier to get to Toronto from Niagara 20-30 years ago than it is now.

this was my though over the past few weeks, lets convert those car manufacturing jobs into rail car manufacturing jobs. lets build high speed rail across the whole country, and street cars everywhere. can we also electrify cargo trains?

Climate Change Wiped Out These 5 Powerful Ancient Civilizations Learn how environmental changes have humbled many of history’s most successful and dominant cultures.

Regional #ClimateChange has destroyed many civilizations throughout history due to fluctuating temperatures and dwindling precipitation.

Here are five examples to ponder in our current age of global climate change:

www.discovermagazine.com/environment/...