Tia McGraff
@tiamcgraff.bsky.social
Multi-award-winning Songstress, entertainer, children's author of Jake The Road Dawg series, podcast host, shelter dog and cat mom, and proud Canadian.
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Tia McGraff
@tiamcgraff.bsky.social
· May 15
Lovin' sharing my Songs'n'Tails author reading and live original songs events. Especially with amazing students and educators like St. Ann Elementary Catholic School, Hamilton, ON. Come on! #SCBWI #CANSCAIP #SCBWICanadaEast #kidslit #singersongwriter
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“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seems to be a war criminal. Without a war. An interesting achievement.” -George Will www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | A sickening moral slum of an administration
Regarding Venezuela, Ukraine and much more, Trump and his acolytes are worse than simply incompetent.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:53 AM
“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seems to be a war criminal. Without a war. An interesting achievement.” -George Will www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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"The complaint names US Sec of Def Pete Hegseth as the perpetrator, saying he “was responsible for ordering the bombing of boats like those of Alejandro Carranza Medina & the murder of all those on such boats.” It also claims that Hegseth’s conduct was “ratified” by US Pres Trump."
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Colombian family files first known formal complaint over deadly US strike in Caribbean | CNN
The family of a Colombian man believed to have been killed in a US strike in the Caribbean has filed what’s believed to be the first complaint against such attacks with the Inter-American Commission o...
www.cnn.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:36 AM
"The complaint names US Sec of Def Pete Hegseth as the perpetrator, saying he “was responsible for ordering the bombing of boats like those of Alejandro Carranza Medina & the murder of all those on such boats.” It also claims that Hegseth’s conduct was “ratified” by US Pres Trump."
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An alcohol-induced stupor isn't 'fog of war'
A soldier with a weapon in hand taking consistent enemy fire is what creates the "fog of war".
Not a television in an air-conditioned room watching someone else do the dirty work.
Pete Hegseth is a murderer. Period.
A soldier with a weapon in hand taking consistent enemy fire is what creates the "fog of war".
Not a television in an air-conditioned room watching someone else do the dirty work.
Pete Hegseth is a murderer. Period.
Hegseth, citing ‘fog of war,’ says he learned of survivors hours after strike
The defense secretary’s remarks were the most extensive public accounting yet of his involvement in the military’s lethal attack on alleged drug smugglers on Sept. 2.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:39 AM
An alcohol-induced stupor isn't 'fog of war'
A soldier with a weapon in hand taking consistent enemy fire is what creates the "fog of war".
Not a television in an air-conditioned room watching someone else do the dirty work.
Pete Hegseth is a murderer. Period.
A soldier with a weapon in hand taking consistent enemy fire is what creates the "fog of war".
Not a television in an air-conditioned room watching someone else do the dirty work.
Pete Hegseth is a murderer. Period.
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Carney: But this decades-long process of an ever-closer economic relationship with the United States is now over. And as a consequence, many of our former strengths as a country—more particularly, our economic strengths based on close ties to America—have now become our vulnerabilities…
October 23, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Carney: But this decades-long process of an ever-closer economic relationship with the United States is now over. And as a consequence, many of our former strengths as a country—more particularly, our economic strengths based on close ties to America—have now become our vulnerabilities…
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OK BLUE JAYS
This series is tied.
The Blue Jays win 8-2. They’ve outscored Seattle 21-6 the last two games. Buckle up folks. It’s a best-of-three now.
This series is tied.
The Blue Jays win 8-2. They’ve outscored Seattle 21-6 the last two games. Buckle up folks. It’s a best-of-three now.
a blue jays mascot is standing on a baseball field .
ALT: a blue jays mascot is standing on a baseball field .
media.tenor.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:31 AM
OK BLUE JAYS
This series is tied.
The Blue Jays win 8-2. They’ve outscored Seattle 21-6 the last two games. Buckle up folks. It’s a best-of-three now.
This series is tied.
The Blue Jays win 8-2. They’ve outscored Seattle 21-6 the last two games. Buckle up folks. It’s a best-of-three now.
Scary fun at Indigo Kitchener today with amazing staff and authors. #adoptalibrary
September 21, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Scary fun at Indigo Kitchener today with amazing staff and authors. #adoptalibrary
So grateful to sing at MADD Canada vigil today.
September 13, 2025 at 5:36 PM
So grateful to sing at MADD Canada vigil today.
So grateful for the opportunity to sing at MADD Canada today.
September 13, 2025 at 5:34 PM
So grateful for the opportunity to sing at MADD Canada today.
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President Donald Trump set the stage for a surge of immigration enforcement actions in Chicago with a social media post Saturday morning depicting military helicopters flying over the city’s lakefront using the title “Chipocalypse Now.”
President Trump portends immigration actions with ‘Chipocalypse Now’ post; Gov. Pritzker calls it ‘not normal’
But Democratic governor acknowledged that absent the courts, he was powerless to combat President Donald Trump’s efforts.
www.chicagotribune.com
September 6, 2025 at 5:39 PM
President Donald Trump set the stage for a surge of immigration enforcement actions in Chicago with a social media post Saturday morning depicting military helicopters flying over the city’s lakefront using the title “Chipocalypse Now.”
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California joins firefighting compact with a dozen Northwest states and Canadian provinces
California joins firefighting compact with a dozen Northwest states and Canadian provinces
The Northwest Wildland Fire Fighting Compact facilitates sharing of firefighting resources and technology amongst U.S. and Canadian members —now including California — during emergencies.
www.latimes.com
September 6, 2025 at 12:20 AM
California joins firefighting compact with a dozen Northwest states and Canadian provinces
Excited for the opportunity to teach Songwriting at Fanshawe College this Fall. Registration open. #fanshawecollege #songwriter
September 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Excited for the opportunity to teach Songwriting at Fanshawe College this Fall. Registration open. #fanshawecollege #songwriter
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RIP. Canadian First Nations actor Graham Greene. ( 1952-2025 )
September 2, 2025 at 4:27 AM
RIP. Canadian First Nations actor Graham Greene. ( 1952-2025 )
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Before the Day is Done.... #RIP
Graham Greene, Dances with Wolves actor, dies aged 73. www.theguardian.com/film/2025/se...
Graham Greene, Dances with Wolves actor, dies aged 73. www.theguardian.com/film/2025/se...
Graham Greene, Dances with Wolves actor, dies aged 73
The trailblazing Canadian First Nations actor, who was nominated for an Academy Award, died in Toronto after a long illness
www.theguardian.com
September 2, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Before the Day is Done.... #RIP
Graham Greene, Dances with Wolves actor, dies aged 73. www.theguardian.com/film/2025/se...
Graham Greene, Dances with Wolves actor, dies aged 73. www.theguardian.com/film/2025/se...
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Here's what I think of "rolling out the red carpet and applauding" a murderous dictator. Those 5 minutes of one-on-one in the back of the beast could be the beginning of WW3.
August 15, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Here's what I think of "rolling out the red carpet and applauding" a murderous dictator. Those 5 minutes of one-on-one in the back of the beast could be the beginning of WW3.
Just wanted to share my video, Wing Walker, for everyone needing a little mid-week lift. Have a great one, friends.
#wingwalker #warmuseum #singersongwriter #Hamilton
#wingwalker #warmuseum #singersongwriter #Hamilton
July 30, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Just wanted to share my video, Wing Walker, for everyone needing a little mid-week lift. Have a great one, friends.
#wingwalker #warmuseum #singersongwriter #Hamilton
#wingwalker #warmuseum #singersongwriter #Hamilton
Happy Canada Day! xo
July 1, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Happy Canada Day! xo
Singing virtually in my Grandma's ancestral church in Transylvania.
June 24, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Singing virtually in my Grandma's ancestral church in Transylvania.
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NYC friends: this poor dog was almost on his freedom ride out of the pound when his foster didn't show up on him. He's now in danger of being put down. Do you have space in your home and heart to adopt him? ❤️
Also, lots of animals at this NYC shelter who need a home.
nycacc.app#/browse/225834
Also, lots of animals at this NYC shelter who need a home.
nycacc.app#/browse/225834
June 23, 2025 at 1:39 AM
NYC friends: this poor dog was almost on his freedom ride out of the pound when his foster didn't show up on him. He's now in danger of being put down. Do you have space in your home and heart to adopt him? ❤️
Also, lots of animals at this NYC shelter who need a home.
nycacc.app#/browse/225834
Also, lots of animals at this NYC shelter who need a home.
nycacc.app#/browse/225834
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Day 1215 of Ukraine having to fight to exist.
And today it's a fight to even get any media time to expose Russia's crimes, as events in Iran and Washington dominate the agenda.
All the🇺🇦 news, all the time, let's begin Sunday's thread..
And today it's a fight to even get any media time to expose Russia's crimes, as events in Iran and Washington dominate the agenda.
All the🇺🇦 news, all the time, let's begin Sunday's thread..
June 22, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Day 1215 of Ukraine having to fight to exist.
And today it's a fight to even get any media time to expose Russia's crimes, as events in Iran and Washington dominate the agenda.
All the🇺🇦 news, all the time, let's begin Sunday's thread..
And today it's a fight to even get any media time to expose Russia's crimes, as events in Iran and Washington dominate the agenda.
All the🇺🇦 news, all the time, let's begin Sunday's thread..
@booksky.club June is Jumpstart month! Jake The Road Dawg loves giving kids a leg up! We'll be hitting the trail to Canadian Tire, 2510 Hyde Park Gate, Oakville, ON, this Saturday, June 14, from 10 AM-3 PM. #Booksky #SCBWICanadaEast #CANSCAIP #kidslit #Jumpstart
June 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
@booksky.club June is Jumpstart month! Jake The Road Dawg loves giving kids a leg up! We'll be hitting the trail to Canadian Tire, 2510 Hyde Park Gate, Oakville, ON, this Saturday, June 14, from 10 AM-3 PM. #Booksky #SCBWICanadaEast #CANSCAIP #kidslit #Jumpstart
@booksky.club Jake The Road Dawg will be hitting the trail to this amazing book fair event. Hope to see you there! #booksky #SCBWICanadaEast #CANSCAIP #kidslit
June 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
@booksky.club Jake The Road Dawg will be hitting the trail to this amazing book fair event. Hope to see you there! #booksky #SCBWICanadaEast #CANSCAIP #kidslit
Jake The Road Dawg will be hitting the trail to this amazing book fair event. See you there! #Booksky #Kidslit #SCBWICanadaEast #CANSCAIP
June 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Jake The Road Dawg will be hitting the trail to this amazing book fair event. See you there! #Booksky #Kidslit #SCBWICanadaEast #CANSCAIP
Feeling so grateful, as we head off to our final Tuesday afternoon Masterpiece session with our beautiful friends at the Lynnwood Art Centre. Thank you, Kim Shippey, and Laurie, for this amazing experience. xo
#singersongwriter #alzeimers #lynnwoodarts #norfolkcounty
#singersongwriter #alzeimers #lynnwoodarts #norfolkcounty
June 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Feeling so grateful, as we head off to our final Tuesday afternoon Masterpiece session with our beautiful friends at the Lynnwood Art Centre. Thank you, Kim Shippey, and Laurie, for this amazing experience. xo
#singersongwriter #alzeimers #lynnwoodarts #norfolkcounty
#singersongwriter #alzeimers #lynnwoodarts #norfolkcounty