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Hopeless Hermit
@hopelesshermit.bsky.social
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Artist living in Niagara region of Ontario • Parent to a teen • Spouse of an educator • #Bookworm • #Geek • #Horror Fan • Cat Enthusiast • #Tarot Collector • List Maker • #Art #Books #Cats #CovidConscious #GenX #NeverVoteConservative
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Hopeless Hermit @hopelesshermit.bsky.social · Feb 6
“No one’s coming to save us, we are on our own.”

The first part is true, the second part is demonstrably false. We are not “on our own” there are millions of us. And we need to shift our mindset to focus on that.
hopelesshermit.bsky.social
Some mood music for you to enjoy during the blood moon lunar eclipse tonight. It’s beautiful up there!

#pinkmoon #nickdrake
#lunareclipse #bloodmoon
Nick Drake - Pink Moon (2023 Remaster)
YouTube video by Stereo Classics
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March 14, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social
Five years on. Millions dead. COVID effectively endemic. The big story is how we are STILL in denial about airborne transmission of respiratory diseases. Good job, libertarians.

www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...
America Is Sleeping on a Powerful Defense Against Airborne Disease
Treating clean indoor air as a public good would have protected Americans against more than COVID-19.
www.theatlantic.com
March 13, 2025 at 5:46 AM
hopelesshermit.bsky.social
#30DaySongChallenge
Day 29 - a song by an artist who is no longer alive

So many great and bittersweet memories connected to this man's voice...

#ChrisCornell - #Sunshower

#90sMusic #song #music #grunge #altrock
March 12, 2025 at 8:56 PM
hopelesshermit.bsky.social
Yep, well seasoned cast-iron 😏

#WomensHistoryMonth
#quote #book #Oz #LFrankBaum #booksky 💙📚
“Why, we’ve had a revolution, your Majesty - as you ought to know very well,” replied the man; “and since you went away the women have been running things to suit themselves. I’m glad you have decided to come back and restore order, for doing housework and minding the children is wearing out the strength of every man in the Emerald City.” Hm!” said the Scarecrow, thoughtfully. “If it is such hard work as you say, how did the women manage it so easily?” “I really do not know,” replied the man, with a deep sigh. “Perhaps the women are made of cast-iron.” -L. Frank Baum, The Marvelous Land of Oz (1904)
March 12, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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subrosamagick.bsky.social
March 12, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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lunaluvgood2020.bsky.social
March 10, 2025 at 2:32 PM
hopelesshermit.bsky.social
#30DaySongChallenge
Day 27 - a song that reminds you of someone important to you

#DancingInTheMoonlight - #KingHarvest

#70sMusic #song #music
March 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
hopelesshermit.bsky.social
Drop some TELEVISIONS 📺
Still from The Goonies - Cyndi Lauper singing on an 80s TV screen
March 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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rachel99marta.bsky.social
Thank you Canadian neighbors.
Here's the rally/march video I attended on 3.8.25 from the Boston Common rally to taking to the streets of Back Bay.
www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/...
March 11, 2025 at 2:22 AM
hopelesshermit.bsky.social
I just saw this last night, very unlikely these are legit sales just statistically speaking but also with the current mood of Canadians.

Any other Canadians want to chime in?
Suspicious Tesla Sales Surge Triggers Canadian Government Investigation - Motor Illustrated
Tesla reported 8,600 sales in three days, triggering $43 million in government EV rebates. A single Toronto Tesla location claimed over 1,200 sales, raising concerns about possible rebate misuse. Tran...
motorillustrated.com
March 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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newseye.bsky.social
NEW: Canada’s new PM, Mark Carney, has just delivered what sounded like a wartime speech, savaging Trump & the US.

"These are dark days brought on by a country we can no longer trust. We are getting over the shock, but let us never forget the lessons. We have to look after ourselves."💥
March 9, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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msantiagophotos.bsky.social
A few images from today’s commemoration of the 60th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday," in Selma, Alabama. (Photos by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
March 9, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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hgater.bsky.social
Hundreds of marchers crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, to commemorate “Bloody Sunday.”
Marchers commemorate 60 years since Selma, Alabama's 'Bloody Sunday"
Hundreds of marchers crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, to commemorate “Bloody Sunday.”
www.usatoday.com
March 9, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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mcpli.bsky.social
Selma pics
March 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social
Five years on from the pandemic, the right’s fake Covid narrative has been turbo-charged into the mainstream (MT @profstevegriffin.bsky.social)

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Five years on from the pandemic, the right’s fake Covid narrative has been turbo-charged into the mainstream | Laura Spinney
Before the next outbreak, we need a serious conversation about how to cope, but first, the more strident, misguided voices must be muted, says author Laura Spinney
www.theguardian.com
March 9, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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papootx.bsky.social
Trump Threatened Canadian Border

He said the border was invalid and wanted to change it.
briantylercohen.bsky.social Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · Mar 8
Trump reportedly told Justin Trudeau he does not believe the border between the US and Canada is “valid” and he wants to “revise” it.

Trump has also said he wants to bring Canada to its knees by driving them into economic ruin.
How Trump’s ‘51st State’ Canada Talk Came to Be Seen as Deadly Serious
President Trump, in an early February call, challenged the border treaty between the two countries and told Justin Trudeau he didn’t like their shared water agreements.
www.nytimes.com
March 9, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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candylovely.bsky.social
Malcolm Nance warning🚨

substack.com/@malcolmnanc...
Malcolm Nance on Substack
This is the craziest thing I have ever written. Many indicators are coming in that Trump fully intends to invade Greenland and Canada. “Annex” is just a nice word for killing Canadians/Greenlanders ...
substack.com
March 9, 2025 at 5:18 AM
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handgunyoga.bsky.social
Thousands of researchers and supporters of science protested in more than 30 cities across the United States and Europe today against actions taken by the administration of US President Donald Trump to cut the US scientific workforce and slash spending on research worldwide.
‘Scientists will not be silenced’: thousands protest Trump research cuts
Researchers at Stand Up for Science rallies voice defiance against the policies of US President Donald Trump’s administration.
www.nature.com
March 9, 2025 at 5:23 AM
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austintakes.photos
I went to the #Minnesota State Capitol for the #IntertnationalWomensDay #protest today. Quite the turnout. I'll be sharing more shots of the day soon. (I usually avoid politics, but I feel like I should document it.)

#photography #nikon #resist #50501Protest #MN #50501movement #fiftyfiftyone
Photo of a large crowd gathered in front of a white marble building (the Minnesota state Capitol), many holding signs and flags of all types, from American flags, to State flags, to LGBTQ flags. The sign in prominent focus at the bottom of the photo is written on cardboard and says "resist & defy"
March 8, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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fightforwardfancy.bsky.social
MINNESOTA IN THE HOUSE! 💙🌟 #NorthStar #SotaStrong #50501Movement #InternationalWomensDay #FightForYourRights #Minnesota #MyPeople #OurTime #StandUp #FightBack Spread the word @meidastouch.com
March 8, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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austintakes.photos
Some of my favorite signs from the #IntertnationalWomensDay #protest at the #Minnesota State Capitol today.

#photography #nikon #resist #50501Protest #MN #50501movement #fiftyfiftyone
A photo of the back of a crowd holding signs in front of a large marble building with gold ornaments at the top (the MN state Capitol building). The sign in focus at the center reads "IBought U, Babe" with pictures of musk and trump. A photo of the back of a crowd holding signs in front of a large marble building (the MN state Capitol building). The sign in focus at the center reads "GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS" A photo of a dog sitting down in front of a standing person's legs. The dog is looking to the right, and has a sign hanging off the harness that reads "dogs against doge" A photo of the back of a crowd holding signs in front of a large marble building with gold ornaments at the top (the MN state Capitol building). The sign in focus at the center reads "fuck maga traitors"
March 8, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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50501vt.bsky.social
What an amazing day in Montpelier! Hundreds of hearty Vermonters came our in the cold and snow flurries to celebrate International Women's Day and to protest the current administration. The Resistance is strong here.

action.womensmarch.com/events/inter...

#50501vt #50501Movement
Sign: Uphold the Constitution End Executive Overreach #50501movement #FiftyFiftyOne fiftyfifty.one Picture of crowd on Vermont State House steps Large sign says "RESIST" Large crowd in front of Vermont State House, stretching all the way to State Street
March 9, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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austintakes.photos
More signs from the #IntertnationalWomensDay #protest at the #Minnesota State Capitol today.

#photography #nikon #resist #50501Protest #MN #50501movement #fiftyfiftyone
A photo of the back of a crowd holding signs in front of a large marble building (the Minnesota state capitol). The sign in focus at the center reads "Hitler 2.0" and has a photo of musk doing a nazi salute, and trump with a Hitler mustache A photo of the back of a crowd holding signs in front of a large marble building (the MN state Capitol building). The sign in focus at the center reads "public cervix announcement fuck you" A photo of the back of a crowd holding signs in front of a large marble building (the MN state Capitol building). The signs in focus at the center read "trump is a lying traitor" and "pussy riot" with the pink panther on it Sign of a group of people holding signs at a protest. The signs in focus at the center reads "doge is a waste fraud and abuse", and "know your shit" with two pictures of cartoon turds, one that is Mr hanky from South Park and it says "smart" next to it, and another that has what resembles trumps hair and it says "dumb" next to it.
March 9, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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katastrophesue.bsky.social
I really love this poster, I want to do a version of it
#internationalwomensday2025 #losangelescityhall #womensmarchlosangeles #fiftyfiftyonemovement #indivisible
March 9, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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thegodpodcast.com
Mexico and Canada should both ban X and Facebook.

As well as every other democracy in the world that wants to stay in existence.
March 7, 2025 at 5:39 PM