Purple Hightops
@purplehightops.bsky.social
She/Her/Elle. Rural Alberta. Socialist Beer Club. Pets, politics, education, literacy, daily minutia, and sometimes baking or gardening.
When I was at school, I had a roommate who used to spend an entire evening making dozens of crepes every week or two, so he would have loads of snacks for after clubbing.
I made crepes on Monday, and I just ate the last one, and oh my God why don't I make more crepes more often?!
I made crepes on Monday, and I just ate the last one, and oh my God why don't I make more crepes more often?!
November 26, 2025 at 2:53 AM
When I was at school, I had a roommate who used to spend an entire evening making dozens of crepes every week or two, so he would have loads of snacks for after clubbing.
I made crepes on Monday, and I just ate the last one, and oh my God why don't I make more crepes more often?!
I made crepes on Monday, and I just ate the last one, and oh my God why don't I make more crepes more often?!
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CC: Alberta.
#AbLeg
#AbLeg
1. A landmark study was just published in The Journal of Pediatrics.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
Study In The Journal Of Pediatrics Finds Trans Youth Care Lowers Suicidality, Few Detransition
The groundbreaking study found that suicidality dropped for transgender youth receiving hormone therapy by nearly 70%, with only 7 patients of 432 discontinuing treatment.
www.erininthemorning.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:50 PM
CC: Alberta.
#AbLeg
#AbLeg
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I don't understand how anyone can watch how blatantly Grok is manipulated to answer the way ownership desires it to and then act like the other LLM chatbots couldn't possibly be similarly but less obviously compromised to produce responses in whatever way corporate interests and priorities dictate.
November 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I don't understand how anyone can watch how blatantly Grok is manipulated to answer the way ownership desires it to and then act like the other LLM chatbots couldn't possibly be similarly but less obviously compromised to produce responses in whatever way corporate interests and priorities dictate.
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When reached for comment, Justice Minister Amery stated “AI legislation could be sloppy, amateurish, and might even make shit up, so we are confident it will be indistinguishable from anything else we’ve put into law.”
November 23, 2025 at 12:16 AM
🤣
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2/2 Remember: don’t use alone and carry naloxone. Always give naloxone if you suspect opioid overdose, but the person might not regain consciousness because of the medetomidine. If you think it’s an OD, call 911 and follow the directions of the call taker.
November 22, 2025 at 2:18 AM
2/2 Remember: don’t use alone and carry naloxone. Always give naloxone if you suspect opioid overdose, but the person might not regain consciousness because of the medetomidine. If you think it’s an OD, call 911 and follow the directions of the call taker.
Well played 👏👏👏
Gonna check in on Canada, where politics is more normal... I see there is a convoy headed to Ottawa to avenge a flock of dead ostriches
November 22, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Well played 👏👏👏
Oh. Great tip!
If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 21, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Oh. Great tip!
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for something that basically every human being goes through, grief is a real kick in the dick
November 19, 2025 at 5:02 AM
for something that basically every human being goes through, grief is a real kick in the dick
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On Alberta, trans youth, and the Danielle Smith’s 2nd, 3rd and 4th Charter rights override in a month:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
ANALYSIS | Alberta's notwithstanding clause triple play on trans youth rights | CBC News
The Alberta premier's second, third and fourth uses of the constitution's nuclear option come after she repeatedly said trans policy bills struck balance on rights. Then it became clear the courts mig...
www.cbc.ca
November 19, 2025 at 5:54 PM
On Alberta, trans youth, and the Danielle Smith’s 2nd, 3rd and 4th Charter rights override in a month:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Done.
Queer Momentum does great work. Please add your name and your outrage to this petition.
www.stop-smith.ca?recruiter_id...
www.stop-smith.ca?recruiter_id...
Stop Smith
www.stop-smith.ca
November 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Done.
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If the UCP's priority is to address the health and well-being of kids, then why haven't they fixed wait times at the Stollery that result in things like chemo sessions being canceled or long-standing classroom complexity issues instead of infringing on the rights of 0.37% of Alberta's population
November 18, 2025 at 11:29 PM
If the UCP's priority is to address the health and well-being of kids, then why haven't they fixed wait times at the Stollery that result in things like chemo sessions being canceled or long-standing classroom complexity issues instead of infringing on the rights of 0.37% of Alberta's population
My MLA usually returns my calls, eventually. Though not so much lately... Anyway, I'm pretty sure this is what he says every time he gets an email or a voicemail from me.
November 16, 2025 at 11:22 PM
My MLA usually returns my calls, eventually. Though not so much lately... Anyway, I'm pretty sure this is what he says every time he gets an email or a voicemail from me.
Oh my God I love Canadian Football cheerleaders! Parkas and snowpants. Perfect. 💜
November 16, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Oh my God I love Canadian Football cheerleaders! Parkas and snowpants. Perfect. 💜
I put off going back to school this year, even though I talked my way into a program I'm really not qualified for.
Because everything...
Anyway, I think I might be ready now.
Because everything...
Anyway, I think I might be ready now.
November 16, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I put off going back to school this year, even though I talked my way into a program I'm really not qualified for.
Because everything...
Anyway, I think I might be ready now.
Because everything...
Anyway, I think I might be ready now.
Well fuck. Who would have thought that Grey Cup Sunday would be a harder day than Honey's birthday last week. But here we are. Miss him so much. 💔💜
November 16, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Well fuck. Who would have thought that Grey Cup Sunday would be a harder day than Honey's birthday last week. But here we are. Miss him so much. 💔💜
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Edmonton's WILDNorth is having an auction!
WILDNorth covers Edmonton and all of Northern Alberta, helping injured and orphaned wildlife, providing vet care, emergency services, etc.
www.32auctions.com/organization...
WILDNorth covers Edmonton and all of Northern Alberta, helping injured and orphaned wildlife, providing vet care, emergency services, etc.
www.32auctions.com/organization...
2025 Fall Online WILD Auction
Silent auction '2025 Fall Online WILD Auction' hosted online at 32auctions.
www.32auctions.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Edmonton's WILDNorth is having an auction!
WILDNorth covers Edmonton and all of Northern Alberta, helping injured and orphaned wildlife, providing vet care, emergency services, etc.
www.32auctions.com/organization...
WILDNorth covers Edmonton and all of Northern Alberta, helping injured and orphaned wildlife, providing vet care, emergency services, etc.
www.32auctions.com/organization...
Daisy is irritated with me this morning. I keep telling her, "No, I can't pet you right now. I am wearing black corduroy and I have to go to work..."
November 14, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Daisy is irritated with me this morning. I keep telling her, "No, I can't pet you right now. I am wearing black corduroy and I have to go to work..."
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I'm old enough to remember when the proponents for TMX being built, saying it would create long term good paying jobs. How is that going? Since May 2024 there have been THOUSANDS of jobs lost in Alberta oil/gas. However, RECORD profits for oil/gas. SO you want another pipeline huh?
November 12, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I'm old enough to remember when the proponents for TMX being built, saying it would create long term good paying jobs. How is that going? Since May 2024 there have been THOUSANDS of jobs lost in Alberta oil/gas. However, RECORD profits for oil/gas. SO you want another pipeline huh?
I AM THE SOUP KING!
That is to say that I didn't have to work today, so this afternoon I made a kick-ass soup that I will never recreate because of course I don't know what I put in it..
That is to say that I didn't have to work today, so this afternoon I made a kick-ass soup that I will never recreate because of course I don't know what I put in it..
November 11, 2025 at 12:51 AM
I AM THE SOUP KING!
That is to say that I didn't have to work today, so this afternoon I made a kick-ass soup that I will never recreate because of course I don't know what I put in it..
That is to say that I didn't have to work today, so this afternoon I made a kick-ass soup that I will never recreate because of course I don't know what I put in it..
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General bookings for COVID-19 vaccines opened — in theory — three weeks ago in Alberta.
I still haven't been able to book any for my children.
Just tried again this morning and got hung up on again by Alberta's 811 HealthLink, with an automated message blaming "higher than expected call volume."
I still haven't been able to book any for my children.
Just tried again this morning and got hung up on again by Alberta's 811 HealthLink, with an automated message blaming "higher than expected call volume."
The only way to book COVID vaccines for young children in Alberta is by calling 811 / HealthLink.
Bookings opened Monday.
It’s now Friday and the system is still saying call volumes are too high and auto-hanging-up on callers. 🙃
(They also cost $100 a pop, if you can ever get through.)
Bookings opened Monday.
It’s now Friday and the system is still saying call volumes are too high and auto-hanging-up on callers. 🙃
(They also cost $100 a pop, if you can ever get through.)
November 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
General bookings for COVID-19 vaccines opened — in theory — three weeks ago in Alberta.
I still haven't been able to book any for my children.
Just tried again this morning and got hung up on again by Alberta's 811 HealthLink, with an automated message blaming "higher than expected call volume."
I still haven't been able to book any for my children.
Just tried again this morning and got hung up on again by Alberta's 811 HealthLink, with an automated message blaming "higher than expected call volume."
I suppose eventually I will have pulled everything out of the freezer that is labeled with Honey's handwriting, but that time has not yet come... 💔
Anyway, I'm roasting up some turkey thighs to make into soup or something.
Anyway, I'm roasting up some turkey thighs to make into soup or something.
November 9, 2025 at 10:54 PM
I suppose eventually I will have pulled everything out of the freezer that is labeled with Honey's handwriting, but that time has not yet come... 💔
Anyway, I'm roasting up some turkey thighs to make into soup or something.
Anyway, I'm roasting up some turkey thighs to make into soup or something.
"without having to go to the people and get their endorsement" or something along those lines. That's what disallowing debate and ramming a bill through multiple readings in a matter of hours in the middle of the night is, no?
I hate her. I hate her. I hate her. I hate her. I hate her.
Alberta’s premier is firing back at teachers and their lawsuit by saying it’s ‘not democracy’ to have the courts review Bill 2. As Sean Amato reports, the Alberta Teachers’ Association says it’s one of the only rights they have left.
edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2025/1... #Alberta #abpoli
edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2025/1... #Alberta #abpoli
November 8, 2025 at 7:35 PM
"without having to go to the people and get their endorsement" or something along those lines. That's what disallowing debate and ramming a bill through multiple readings in a matter of hours in the middle of the night is, no?
Huh. Sounds reminiscent of Dani's pipeline desm.
As Trump proclaims the Alaskan Arctic open for business, it turns out business isn’t good. The infrastructure to drill in the Arctic is expensive and the private companies interested in the area don’t appear to have the capital.
Trump officials say Alaska is 'open for business.' So far, no one's buying.
The administration wants to drill in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oil companies don’t, leaving Alaska to spend millions propping up the idea.
grist.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Huh. Sounds reminiscent of Dani's pipeline desm.
"likely in the spring"
(because that's what Pierre tweeted out after my letter went out...)
(because that's what Pierre tweeted out after my letter went out...)
November 7, 2025 at 3:00 AM
"likely in the spring"
(because that's what Pierre tweeted out after my letter went out...)
(because that's what Pierre tweeted out after my letter went out...)