Virginia
@hatfield.bsky.social
Soprano, public servant, redhead
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It was nice seeing hundreds of people at the Avi Lewis event last night because it reminded me that there are other political events that Albertans attend instead of "The Most Shitty Gathering of All Time" conferences that we hear about so often, like the one below.
I'm at Heritage Park, a petition signing location in Stony Plain for Alberta Independence. Folks are lined up waiting to sign, with speakers set to begin at 7:00 pm. Will live tweet below 🧵
#abpoli #AlbertaIndependence
#abpoli #AlbertaIndependence
January 23, 2026 at 3:46 PM
It was nice seeing hundreds of people at the Avi Lewis event last night because it reminded me that there are other political events that Albertans attend instead of "The Most Shitty Gathering of All Time" conferences that we hear about so often, like the one below.
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56 days ago, a small budget Canadian television adaptation of an erotic novel about gay hockey players aired.
Today, straight rival hockey podcasts are beefing via thinly veiled digs & leaked texts to disreputable blogs. Dare I say, things are getting a bit... heated?
This is a Total Woke Victory.
Today, straight rival hockey podcasts are beefing via thinly veiled digs & leaked texts to disreputable blogs. Dare I say, things are getting a bit... heated?
This is a Total Woke Victory.
January 23, 2026 at 3:46 PM
56 days ago, a small budget Canadian television adaptation of an erotic novel about gay hockey players aired.
Today, straight rival hockey podcasts are beefing via thinly veiled digs & leaked texts to disreputable blogs. Dare I say, things are getting a bit... heated?
This is a Total Woke Victory.
Today, straight rival hockey podcasts are beefing via thinly veiled digs & leaked texts to disreputable blogs. Dare I say, things are getting a bit... heated?
This is a Total Woke Victory.
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Life hack: if you get two breakfast burritos you can put one in each pocket and use them as hand warmers on your way to the office
January 23, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Life hack: if you get two breakfast burritos you can put one in each pocket and use them as hand warmers on your way to the office
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When I was in primary school pageants/concerts were so much fun: you were in the school at night (!) and you were allowed to bring toys to play with until your class went on (!!) One year the boy I had a crush on (and had played He-Man and Teela with) brought his Castle Greyskull. It was The Best.
January 22, 2026 at 9:45 PM
When I was in primary school pageants/concerts were so much fun: you were in the school at night (!) and you were allowed to bring toys to play with until your class went on (!!) One year the boy I had a crush on (and had played He-Man and Teela with) brought his Castle Greyskull. It was The Best.
Current windchill in downtown TO is -12 and I walked to work in a knee length dress over (one pair of!) wool tights. Bless.
Canadians you are not prepared for the temperature he tells you he is experiencing here.
January 22, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Current windchill in downtown TO is -12 and I walked to work in a knee length dress over (one pair of!) wool tights. Bless.
Pick up the nearest book. Turn to page 42, post the second sentence.
“Mrs. Brevoort viewed the irruption of public affairs into her private life as a personal affront.”
“Mrs. Brevoort viewed the irruption of public affairs into her private life as a personal affront.”
January 21, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Pick up the nearest book. Turn to page 42, post the second sentence.
“Mrs. Brevoort viewed the irruption of public affairs into her private life as a personal affront.”
“Mrs. Brevoort viewed the irruption of public affairs into her private life as a personal affront.”
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An overwintering Sandhill Crane stands with one leg tucked in to help keep warm on a chilly day.
January 20, 2026 at 10:30 PM
An overwintering Sandhill Crane stands with one leg tucked in to help keep warm on a chilly day.
I mean, I am also a "trained classical musician" who has "studied musical theory". Should I make a video reacting to the music from CLAIR OBSCUR? Is this the French one you are playing a lot right now?
made the mistake of watching a Ben Shapiro video wherein he reacts to the music from CLAIR OBSCUR - because, whatever his other faults, Shapiro is a trained classical musician and has studied musical theory so he *should* be able to provide an interesting reaction/review - but nooooope
January 19, 2026 at 9:40 PM
I mean, I am also a "trained classical musician" who has "studied musical theory". Should I make a video reacting to the music from CLAIR OBSCUR? Is this the French one you are playing a lot right now?
Last night we watched the new episode of All Creatures Great and Small and started Bookish (Mark Gatiss! Polly Walker!) We completely forgot that the new GoT premiered last night. A treat for mid-week, then.
January 19, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Last night we watched the new episode of All Creatures Great and Small and started Bookish (Mark Gatiss! Polly Walker!) We completely forgot that the new GoT premiered last night. A treat for mid-week, then.
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I think some Toronto YIMBYs who find Chow insufficiently to their liking have been talking themselves into fanfiction where Bradford is the viable alternative and I really need folks to understand it's gonna be Chow v. Unrepentant Suburban NIMBYism, that's the ballot.
Brad Bradford is using his former bike riding credibility to curry favour w the anti bike folks and become mayor. 'Don't worry I used to ride a bike and I now hate bike lanes too' (for political gain). This guy is the worst.
January 18, 2026 at 5:03 PM
I think some Toronto YIMBYs who find Chow insufficiently to their liking have been talking themselves into fanfiction where Bradford is the viable alternative and I really need folks to understand it's gonna be Chow v. Unrepentant Suburban NIMBYism, that's the ballot.
If you need a pick-me-up on this cold Friday afternoon, please watch this, AND have a glance at the comment section which is surprisingly wholesome and funny.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdH1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdH1...
Valentina Lisitsa plays Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2
YouTube video by von Aichberger & Roenneke Neue Medien GmbH
www.youtube.com
January 16, 2026 at 9:04 PM
If you need a pick-me-up on this cold Friday afternoon, please watch this, AND have a glance at the comment section which is surprisingly wholesome and funny.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdH1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdH1...
So apparently you can read magazine articles on Libby. Great! I read this today. A really good read for any Maria Bamford fan. archive.ph/jnCA0
archive.ph
January 16, 2026 at 7:19 PM
So apparently you can read magazine articles on Libby. Great! I read this today. A really good read for any Maria Bamford fan. archive.ph/jnCA0
Apparently my husband ( mightygodking ) has been suspended from bluesky for three days. He told me what it was for and I LOL'd. DM me if you want details. I won't post it here in case someone also reports me :-)
January 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Apparently my husband ( mightygodking ) has been suspended from bluesky for three days. He told me what it was for and I LOL'd. DM me if you want details. I won't post it here in case someone also reports me :-)
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Everything in AEW is sexual tension.
January 15, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Everything in AEW is sexual tension.
My office is on the sixth floor of our building. That snow is BLOWING.
January 15, 2026 at 3:45 PM
My office is on the sixth floor of our building. That snow is BLOWING.
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I haven't seen this reported anywhere ... this is baaad.
www.canada.ca/en/public-se...
The Canadian General Standards Board is also shutting down *entirely* as of April 1 with no clear plan for who takes over their work and responsibilities
The Canadian General Standards Board is also shutting down *entirely* as of April 1 with no clear plan for who takes over their work and responsibilities
January 15, 2026 at 3:28 AM
I haven't seen this reported anywhere ... this is baaad.
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To be sure, most photographs of Gary Cooper make him look astoundingly appealing, but COME ON.
Today is Cecil Beaton’s birthday.
📸 Otto Dyar (early 1930s)
📸 Otto Dyar (early 1930s)
January 14, 2026 at 9:59 PM
To be sure, most photographs of Gary Cooper make him look astoundingly appealing, but COME ON.
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I am also very, very elusive
'This mysterious little beast is returning to our forests': Rare images of Europe's 'ghost cat'
Wildcats are so elusive, they were thought to be extinct in parts of Europe. But they are making a comeback in some areas.
www.bbc.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:07 PM
I am also very, very elusive
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Happy Anniversary to all who observe. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Same-se...
January 14, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Happy Anniversary to all who observe. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Same-se...
never ever ever ever
RT if you've never had a tab of ChatGPT open 'just to do quick research'
January 14, 2026 at 3:12 PM
never ever ever ever
Hmmm, I think these could come back.
Nabisco Duet Crackers (1969-1970): Thick, round crackers, made with a blend of sugar and salt for a "sweet n salty" flavor profile, which was a novel concept for snack crackers at the time
January 13, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Hmmm, I think these could come back.
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I spoke to women (and one man) about what they find so hot about Heated Rivalry.
"The main reason I read MM is I just absolutely cannot stand reading or watching women suffer at the hands of men – in any way, big or small, anymore... We, as women, can just watch this and relax.”
"The main reason I read MM is I just absolutely cannot stand reading or watching women suffer at the hands of men – in any way, big or small, anymore... We, as women, can just watch this and relax.”
Women are feral for Heated Rivalry. What does that say about men?
The explosive popularity of the gay hockey TV drama reveals women’s desire for sex and romance without violence or hierarchy
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:57 PM
I spoke to women (and one man) about what they find so hot about Heated Rivalry.
"The main reason I read MM is I just absolutely cannot stand reading or watching women suffer at the hands of men – in any way, big or small, anymore... We, as women, can just watch this and relax.”
"The main reason I read MM is I just absolutely cannot stand reading or watching women suffer at the hands of men – in any way, big or small, anymore... We, as women, can just watch this and relax.”
On the advice of my husband I have just started reading my very first @guygavrielkay.bsky.social novel, The Summer Tree. As someone who attended the Faculty of Music every day for seven years, reading a scene taking place on Philosopher's Walk is delightful and jarring at the same time.
January 13, 2026 at 4:04 PM
On the advice of my husband I have just started reading my very first @guygavrielkay.bsky.social novel, The Summer Tree. As someone who attended the Faculty of Music every day for seven years, reading a scene taking place on Philosopher's Walk is delightful and jarring at the same time.