A. E. Fisher
@bluenoselibrarian.bsky.social
Walking reference library looking for a place to happen.
Trans rights are human rights. Anyone who has a problem with this has a problem with me.
aefisherns on That Other Site.
(cishet F; she/her)
Trans rights are human rights. Anyone who has a problem with this has a problem with me.
aefisherns on That Other Site.
(cishet F; she/her)
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a lovely obituary but this in particular really got me
December 5, 2025 at 5:05 AM
a lovely obituary but this in particular really got me
Gonna have to clear some space for the pallet of cookies I'll be ordering.
The Girl Guides of Canada say: Be prepared to protect trans rights.
December 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Gonna have to clear some space for the pallet of cookies I'll be ordering.
This was funnier than I had any right to expect, considering it came from the Ottawa Citizen.
Deachman: Is the goal to make Ottawa's public servants quit? ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...
December 4, 2025 at 4:55 PM
This was funnier than I had any right to expect, considering it came from the Ottawa Citizen.
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Remember my tale of the roofer who scammed us? Well, court had finally ended. We won. Shane Collins of Getter Done Roofing not only scammed us with shoddy work he had no business or knowledge doing, but he also did not show for court. Please beware if you ever come across Shane.
December 3, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Remember my tale of the roofer who scammed us? Well, court had finally ended. We won. Shane Collins of Getter Done Roofing not only scammed us with shoddy work he had no business or knowledge doing, but he also did not show for court. Please beware if you ever come across Shane.
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Hey Halifax,
Do you like singing Christmas Carols?
December 18th at Fort Massey. Come request your favourite carol and we'll sing a verse or two of as many as we can fit into an hour, then head downstairs for cookies and hot chocolate.
Do you like singing Christmas Carols?
December 18th at Fort Massey. Come request your favourite carol and we'll sing a verse or two of as many as we can fit into an hour, then head downstairs for cookies and hot chocolate.
December 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Hey Halifax,
Do you like singing Christmas Carols?
December 18th at Fort Massey. Come request your favourite carol and we'll sing a verse or two of as many as we can fit into an hour, then head downstairs for cookies and hot chocolate.
Do you like singing Christmas Carols?
December 18th at Fort Massey. Come request your favourite carol and we'll sing a verse or two of as many as we can fit into an hour, then head downstairs for cookies and hot chocolate.
The first book, Framed Women of Ardemore House, was a delight; can't wait to read this one!
Hey #CANADA! So—when my first #mystery came out, you loved it, gave me the most wonderful boost. Then the sequel came out… and a clerical glitch at Indigo listed the new one as unavailable FOR 3 MONTHS before Harper Collins figured out what happened. It’s just hitting your stores NOW. Gift? #BookSky
The Dead Come to Stay
“A classic whodunit and a deeper family mystery.” –The Washington PostA delightful new cozy crime novel from the award-winning author of the "twisty, e...
www.harpercollins.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The first book, Framed Women of Ardemore House, was a delight; can't wait to read this one!
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With Girlguides and the WI announcing that the new laws are forcing them to exclude trans girls and women, it seems like a good time for any cis women who haven't signed Not In Our Name yet to do so. Stand with our sisters.
notinourname.org.uk
notinourname.org.uk
Home - Not in our name
As women we reject the narrative that trans+ people are a threat.
notinourname.org.uk
December 3, 2025 at 12:57 PM
With Girlguides and the WI announcing that the new laws are forcing them to exclude trans girls and women, it seems like a good time for any cis women who haven't signed Not In Our Name yet to do so. Stand with our sisters.
notinourname.org.uk
notinourname.org.uk
Am I the only one who wants to tell Bing Crosby to get his own damned figgy pudding if he wants some so badly?
December 3, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Am I the only one who wants to tell Bing Crosby to get his own damned figgy pudding if he wants some so badly?
Doing anti-Whamageddon this year!
Number of times heard so far (as of two minutes ago): 3
Number of times heard so far (as of two minutes ago): 3
December 3, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Doing anti-Whamageddon this year!
Number of times heard so far (as of two minutes ago): 3
Number of times heard so far (as of two minutes ago): 3
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Happy December, friends real and pocket!
This is our first year in ages without any sort of Advent calendar; looking forward to living vicariously through all of your fun daily treats. 😁
This is our first year in ages without any sort of Advent calendar; looking forward to living vicariously through all of your fun daily treats. 😁
December 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Happy December, friends real and pocket!
This is our first year in ages without any sort of Advent calendar; looking forward to living vicariously through all of your fun daily treats. 😁
This is our first year in ages without any sort of Advent calendar; looking forward to living vicariously through all of your fun daily treats. 😁
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Vision Zero Ottawa has entered the chat.
Our goals: to overturn the culture of accepting tragedy as inevitable; human health over all other objectives; take a safe systems and design approach to safety; and to hold those who govern our transport systems accountable.
Join us.
visionzeroottawa.ca
Our goals: to overturn the culture of accepting tragedy as inevitable; human health over all other objectives; take a safe systems and design approach to safety; and to hold those who govern our transport systems accountable.
Join us.
visionzeroottawa.ca
Vision Zero Ottawa
A site for Vision Zero Ottawa, a non-profit community advocacy group committed to promoting Vision Zero principles. The site serves as a landing spot for campaigns, volunteer recruitment, and donat…
visionzeroottawa.ca
December 1, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Vision Zero Ottawa has entered the chat.
Our goals: to overturn the culture of accepting tragedy as inevitable; human health over all other objectives; take a safe systems and design approach to safety; and to hold those who govern our transport systems accountable.
Join us.
visionzeroottawa.ca
Our goals: to overturn the culture of accepting tragedy as inevitable; human health over all other objectives; take a safe systems and design approach to safety; and to hold those who govern our transport systems accountable.
Join us.
visionzeroottawa.ca
Garland is up around the windows, pillar has been beribboned, and the tree is deployed in its corner. Lights will go on tonight, and then I can start piling on the ornaments tomorrow. 😎🎄
November 29, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Garland is up around the windows, pillar has been beribboned, and the tree is deployed in its corner. Lights will go on tonight, and then I can start piling on the ornaments tomorrow. 😎🎄
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen
Bruce Springsteen
Blue Rodeo
Elvis Costello
Wilson Pickett
Tragically Hip
Bruce Springsteen
Blue Rodeo
Elvis Costello
Wilson Pickett
Tragically Hip
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen
Fleetwood Mac
Blue Rodeo
Barenaked Ladies
Public Enemy
Paul Young
Fleetwood Mac
Blue Rodeo
Barenaked Ladies
Public Enemy
Paul Young
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen
Rolling Stones
U2
Eagles
Bon Jovi
Tom Petty
Rolling Stones
U2
Eagles
Bon Jovi
Tom Petty
November 28, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen
Bruce Springsteen
Blue Rodeo
Elvis Costello
Wilson Pickett
Tragically Hip
Bruce Springsteen
Blue Rodeo
Elvis Costello
Wilson Pickett
Tragically Hip
Happy Thanksgiving to my south-of-the-border pocket friends!
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November 27, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to my south-of-the-border pocket friends!
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Because it deserves alt text
November 25, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Because it deserves alt text
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i’m not crying you’re crying
xkcd: Fifteen Years
xkcd: Fifteen Years
Fifteen Years
xkcd.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:58 AM
i’m not crying you’re crying
xkcd: Fifteen Years
xkcd: Fifteen Years
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I heard there was a Cohen song,
And all the Christians got it wrong,
But you don’t really get the meaning do ya?
‘Cause you see its about getting laid,
It’s sex, and love, and Jewish faith,
But all the gentiles heard was “hallelujah!”
And all the Christians got it wrong,
But you don’t really get the meaning do ya?
‘Cause you see its about getting laid,
It’s sex, and love, and Jewish faith,
But all the gentiles heard was “hallelujah!”
November 23, 2025 at 4:13 AM
I heard there was a Cohen song,
And all the Christians got it wrong,
But you don’t really get the meaning do ya?
‘Cause you see its about getting laid,
It’s sex, and love, and Jewish faith,
But all the gentiles heard was “hallelujah!”
And all the Christians got it wrong,
But you don’t really get the meaning do ya?
‘Cause you see its about getting laid,
It’s sex, and love, and Jewish faith,
But all the gentiles heard was “hallelujah!”
Good news: it appears I have a new family doctor.
Less-good news: their eventual location will be on Lady Hammond. Complete opposite end of the city, not remotely walkable.
I am enormously grateful to be off the waiting list - just wish the stars had aligned regarding location.
Less-good news: their eventual location will be on Lady Hammond. Complete opposite end of the city, not remotely walkable.
I am enormously grateful to be off the waiting list - just wish the stars had aligned regarding location.
November 19, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Good news: it appears I have a new family doctor.
Less-good news: their eventual location will be on Lady Hammond. Complete opposite end of the city, not remotely walkable.
I am enormously grateful to be off the waiting list - just wish the stars had aligned regarding location.
Less-good news: their eventual location will be on Lady Hammond. Complete opposite end of the city, not remotely walkable.
I am enormously grateful to be off the waiting list - just wish the stars had aligned regarding location.
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Water and sewer departments with their own accounts? Pure genius 👇
just learned we won an award for our blog post about Tom Holland and stormwater management.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
What Tom Holland’s historic lip-sync showcase taught us about stormwater management
Grab your umbrella and your tights.
neorsd.medium.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Water and sewer departments with their own accounts? Pure genius 👇
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As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Posting this, as I do every year, in the faint hope that somewhere, somehow, the radio playlist programmers of the world will hear me:
Hallelujah - not a Christmas song. Not even a little bit. (Looking at you, Pentatonix.)
Hallelujah - not a Christmas song. Not even a little bit. (Looking at you, Pentatonix.)
November 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Posting this, as I do every year, in the faint hope that somewhere, somehow, the radio playlist programmers of the world will hear me:
Hallelujah - not a Christmas song. Not even a little bit. (Looking at you, Pentatonix.)
Hallelujah - not a Christmas song. Not even a little bit. (Looking at you, Pentatonix.)
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Making some red dress Christmas ornaments. At this time of the year it’s important to keep our MMIW2S relatives in our thoughts.
I have a pack of paper clips arriving today that look like clothes hangers.
I have a pack of paper clips arriving today that look like clothes hangers.
November 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Making some red dress Christmas ornaments. At this time of the year it’s important to keep our MMIW2S relatives in our thoughts.
I have a pack of paper clips arriving today that look like clothes hangers.
I have a pack of paper clips arriving today that look like clothes hangers.