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Michele (aka a DCI in another life) @socmedgirl.bsky.social · 20h

Heard a really enlightening interview with Sgt Steve Addison @vancouverpd.bsky.social just now.
If people listened, they might have heard his defence of, and empathy for, DES residents. His assessment of situation seemed reasonable. Good work, VPD. 👍

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Michele (aka a DCI in another life) @socmedgirl.bsky.social · 1d

"I don't think we can let funding sources shape, control, and restrict the content and cultural institutions because cultural institutions lose their integrity, they lose their credibility, they lose their purpose when they are censored and sanctioned." ~Bryan Stevenson @eji_org on federal funding.

Michele (aka a DCI in another life) @socmedgirl.bsky.social · 3d

Happy Diwali! 🪔🎇 🎉🔥🧡

#HappyDiwali #FriendsAndFamily #NightOfLight

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Michele (aka a DCI in another life) @socmedgirl.bsky.social · 8d

"starved turkey" 🤣

a woman in a blue tank top is drinking from a mug

ALT: a woman in a blue tank top is drinking from a mug

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Michele (aka a DCI in another life) @socmedgirl.bsky.social · 8d

It's not too late! You can still sign up for the Great BC #ShakeOut tomorrow!🫨

#preparedness #GreatBCShakeOut #earthquakesafety

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Michele (aka a DCI in another life) @socmedgirl.bsky.social · 9d

Thankful for quick-thinking by passerby and child's family to stop the suspect from getting away with the child.🤲🙏

#ItTakesACommunity #yyj

CHEK News @cheknews.ca · 9d

Family and witnesses called police on Tuesday morning to report an attempted child abduction, and Victoria Police say it is now investigating the incident.

Witnesses report attempted child abduction in Victoria

Family and witnesses called police on Tuesday morning to report an attempted chid abduction, and Victoria Police say it is now investigating the incident.

cheknews.ca

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Michele (aka a DCI in another life) @socmedgirl.bsky.social · 10d

Happy #Thanksgiving!

The fun family traditions: the gaggle of #turkeys come out, as do the #UBCM glasses (Pepsi in mine😉), and of course a knife cut.🙄🤦🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️ Thankfully no sutures required.🤲🙏👍

Hope you had a relaxed dinner with yours!🍂🧡🍁🤎

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Michele (aka a DCI in another life) @socmedgirl.bsky.social · 14d

Heard this couple on CBC this morning. A raw and vulnerable interview. ☹️😥

Ugh. Brutal how life can change in a split second. No matter how carefully we plan, sometimes things go horribly wrong.

Wishing Nikki a full, complete, and quick recovery.🫂

gofund.me/778dc6711

Donate to Newly wed bride seriously injured in motorcycle accident, organized by Nick Dunn

Hi, my name is Nick. So, unfortunately, just days after getting… Nick Dunn needs your support for Newly wed bride seriously injured in motorcycle accident

gofund.me

Michele (aka a DCI in another life) @socmedgirl.bsky.social · 14d

Yowza. A panhandler on the centre divider on Saanich Rd, is arguing and yelling at stopped motorists who aren't giving her money.

Pretty sure she's on thin ice... considering she is in contravention of the #SafeStreetsAct... then again, that would require action.😕🤷🏼‍♀️ #yyjtraffic

Michele (aka a DCI in another life) @socmedgirl.bsky.social · 15d

Want to celebrate #WorldOctopusDay in a local way?

Check out Tanya Bub's beautiful #yyjarts exhibit, Under the Sea: An Immersive Art Experience, @SaanichParksRec CedarHill.
Here, #QueenOfTheSea and #WigglyLittleMomma float through the Gallery.

#EcoArtist #VictoriaDrifter

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I Quit Smoking 🚭 📚 🐕 @iquitcigs.bsky.social · Sep 21

Meanwhile in Canada

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Michele (aka a DCI in another life) @socmedgirl.bsky.social · 29d

Sounds like there needs to be more arrests today.
Obstruction is one thing, but arson is seriously criminal.
Claiming you don't condone arson, after you have deliberately riled people up for months, just doesn't wash.
Gaol for bale(s of hay set on fire).

Michele (aka a DCI in another life) @socmedgirl.bsky.social · Sep 20

Saddened to learn of the medical emergency and sudden passing of the person on the @bcgeu.bsky.social line this week. My thoughts and hugs to the colleagues on scene, and condolences to the family.🫂💔

Michele (aka a DCI in another life) @socmedgirl.bsky.social · Sep 20

A sad, but important episode of #FifthEstate tonight with the excellent journalist, @conniewalker.bsky.social.

Connie illustrates the long and frustrating search by Meggie Cywink for the killer of her sister, Sonya Cywink.

#MMIWG #ASistersPromise

gem.cbc.ca/the-fifth-es...

A Sister’s Promise | The Fifth Estate | CBC Gem

The Fifth Estate brings in-depth investigations that matter to Canadians – delivering a dazzling parade of political leaders, controversial characters, and ordinary people whose lives were touched.

gem.cbc.ca

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Michele (aka a DCI in another life) @socmedgirl.bsky.social · Sep 20

Sports team: publicly comments that City “has been not exactly simple to work with” since the departure of former Mayor.

City responds with facts….

Sports team: “direct dialogue and not public exchanges” would be the best way to move forward.

You think?

🙄🤦🏼‍♀️ #CommunicationsFail

Michele (aka a DCI in another life) @socmedgirl.bsky.social · Sep 19

#OTD 50 years ago, #FawltyTowers debuted!

I agree with @gregorcraigie.bsky.social - definitely up there in being one of the best sitcoms of all time. 🤣😂

#IKnowNothing

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Michele (aka a DCI in another life) @socmedgirl.bsky.social · Sep 18

@kennbskysocial.bsky.social Nice to see your weather photo featured on the @globalnews.ca latecast tonight - and to hear you get a shout-out! 👍😁😍

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Michele (aka a DCI in another life) @socmedgirl.bsky.social · Sep 17

Feel-good story on @cheknews.ca tonight, with #PeninsulaCoop raising funds for #HelpFillADream.

TIL that #HelpFillADream provides more than trips! A lovely "dream" was granted to a young teen who only wanted a junior membership at the #VictoriaGolfClub. 🥹

Wish him the best in his pursuits.🏌️‍♂️⛳

Michele (aka a DCI in another life) @socmedgirl.bsky.social · Sep 15

🎯 Exactly this. 🤢

Michele (aka a DCI in another life) @socmedgirl.bsky.social · Sep 15

Some days this is all I need to clear my head and get a fresh start. 🙂
#AmWriting

Photo shows lined paper in an open notebook, and a pen laying on top.

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Michele (aka a DCI in another life) @socmedgirl.bsky.social · Sep 13

👍

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Michele (aka a DCI in another life) @socmedgirl.bsky.social · Sep 12

Happy Friday! Happy September!

Brought to you by @saanichbc.bsky.social Parks Dept.🧡💛💚

Michele (aka a DCI in another life) @socmedgirl.bsky.social · Sep 12

🎯

Michele (aka a DCI in another life) @socmedgirl.bsky.social · Sep 10

@aakarpost.bsky.social Hope you're keeping well and safe.

Michele (aka a DCI in another life) @socmedgirl.bsky.social · Sep 8

My @thewalrus.ca has arrived, and I love this cover.

It's not just marriages, tho. I'm finding more & more friendships & other relationships expect someone else to remind them, putting responsibility on others.🤨

Her response is 🏆.

I'm not anyone's project/calendar manager, or personal assistant!