James Wanless 🇨🇦
@wanless.bsky.social
Live Simply • Think Critically • Move Daily
Retired ux designer & research analyst, reader, writer, photographer, musician, runner, cyclist, other things.
Born 319 ppm
Colwood, BC, Canada
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Retired ux designer & research analyst, reader, writer, photographer, musician, runner, cyclist, other things.
Born 319 ppm
Colwood, BC, Canada
🔗 wanless.info
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James Wanless 🇨🇦
@wanless.bsky.social
· Sep 20
Near Death
On April 14, 2024, I was involved in a severe crash while cycling, resulting in extensive injuries. This post includes regular updates to my recovery progress.
wanless.info
Updated / edited this many times over the past 18 months - one long post now. Pinning it to my profile for posterity. Essentially, I was severely injured by a careless driver in April 2024, while cycling.
#crash #braininjury #stroke #recovery #visionzero #retired
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#crash #braininjury #stroke #recovery #visionzero #retired
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Well, at least this regime hasn't got an imperialist agenda ... 👀
Living just to the north of this shit is fucking unnerving.
Living just to the north of this shit is fucking unnerving.
Meanwhile Stephen Miller’s wife is posting stuff like this
January 4, 2026 at 4:13 AM
Well, at least this regime hasn't got an imperialist agenda ... 👀
Living just to the north of this shit is fucking unnerving.
Living just to the north of this shit is fucking unnerving.
So happy Finland eliminated the USA at #WJC.
I'll admit I'm a bit touchy about anything that reinforces American exceptionalism. Honestly, I'm sick to death of it.
I'll admit I'm a bit touchy about anything that reinforces American exceptionalism. Honestly, I'm sick to death of it.
January 3, 2026 at 1:48 AM
So happy Finland eliminated the USA at #WJC.
I'll admit I'm a bit touchy about anything that reinforces American exceptionalism. Honestly, I'm sick to death of it.
I'll admit I'm a bit touchy about anything that reinforces American exceptionalism. Honestly, I'm sick to death of it.
Repost with the most recent photo of any of your pets.
January 2, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Repost with the most recent photo of any of your pets.
Earlier in the US. Dachau was opened in 1933.
Timezones are so weird. Australia is in 2026, Canada is in 2025, and the United States is in 1939.
January 1, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Earlier in the US. Dachau was opened in 1933.
December 31, 2025 at 11:21 PM
EP40 with a not-so-great anything anymore.
EP40 with a not-so-great power play. 🫤 #Canucks
December 31, 2025 at 4:55 AM
EP40 with a not-so-great anything anymore.
May 2026 be the final year on earth for three specific septuagenarian world leaders, all of whom have committed numerous heinous crimes and caused immeasurable suffering.
December 31, 2025 at 4:36 AM
May 2026 be the final year on earth for three specific septuagenarian world leaders, all of whom have committed numerous heinous crimes and caused immeasurable suffering.
If you're going to apologize for American ignorance, you'll be doing it forever. Most of the world doesn't learn from history, but the US is exceptionally bad at it because of shitty education.
Ken Burns: ‘I’m embarrassed that, as a country, we don’t grasp our history’ share.google/UgZZDokFXpvl...
Ken Burns: ‘I’m embarrassed that, as a country, we don’t grasp our history’ share.google/UgZZDokFXpvl...
Ken Burns: ‘I’m embarrassed that, as a country, we don’t grasp our history’
The filmmaker is on a mission to strip the story of American independence of mythology and nostalgia
share.google
December 29, 2025 at 6:37 PM
If you're going to apologize for American ignorance, you'll be doing it forever. Most of the world doesn't learn from history, but the US is exceptionally bad at it because of shitty education.
Ken Burns: ‘I’m embarrassed that, as a country, we don’t grasp our history’ share.google/UgZZDokFXpvl...
Ken Burns: ‘I’m embarrassed that, as a country, we don’t grasp our history’ share.google/UgZZDokFXpvl...
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I just saw Stephen Miller referred to as PeeWeeHimmler and now I can’t unsee it. 😂😂
December 28, 2025 at 2:25 AM
I just saw Stephen Miller referred to as PeeWeeHimmler and now I can’t unsee it. 😂😂
My God Evander Kane is a fucking bell end, an absolute idiot who takes stupid penalties and adds almost nothing to the #Canucks lineup.
December 28, 2025 at 4:42 AM
My God Evander Kane is a fucking bell end, an absolute idiot who takes stupid penalties and adds almost nothing to the #Canucks lineup.
Beautiful #Christmas story
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"A knock at the door"
Cardiff couple invited man in for Christmas, he stayed for 45 years - BBC News share.google/RXC1TwAVecvT...
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"A knock at the door"
Cardiff couple invited man in for Christmas, he stayed for 45 years - BBC News share.google/RXC1TwAVecvT...
Cardiff couple invited man in for Christmas, he stayed for 45 years
An arrangement Rob and Dianne Parsons thought would last a few days ended up changing their lives.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Beautiful #Christmas story
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"A knock at the door"
Cardiff couple invited man in for Christmas, he stayed for 45 years - BBC News share.google/RXC1TwAVecvT...
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"A knock at the door"
Cardiff couple invited man in for Christmas, he stayed for 45 years - BBC News share.google/RXC1TwAVecvT...
Taken on today's bike ride, at Albert Head Lagoon Regional Park in the #CRD.
#swan #photography #yyj #victoria
#swan #photography #yyj #victoria
December 23, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Taken on today's bike ride, at Albert Head Lagoon Regional Park in the #CRD.
#swan #photography #yyj #victoria
#swan #photography #yyj #victoria
Nice night walking around #CentennialSquare in the area last night, after a drink at Phillips Brewing.
#christmas
#christmas
December 14, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Nice night walking around #CentennialSquare in the area last night, after a drink at Phillips Brewing.
#christmas
#christmas
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A long-stalled vision for commuter rail between the Westshore and downtown Victoria took a significant step forward Monday as local mayors and First Nations leaders signed a new agreement aimed at moving the project forward.
First Nations and mayors sign ‘reconciliation corridor’ agreement, reviving hopes for Westshore–Victoria rail
A long-stalled vision for commuter rail between the Westshore and downtown Victoria took a significant step forward Monday as local mayors and First Nations leaders signed a new agreement aimed at moving the project forward.
cheknews.ca
December 12, 2025 at 2:11 AM
A long-stalled vision for commuter rail between the Westshore and downtown Victoria took a significant step forward Monday as local mayors and First Nations leaders signed a new agreement aimed at moving the project forward.
Shandy, at her post, patiently waiting for the cats across the way to emerge.
#pitbull #pibble #dog #dogs #dogsofbluesky
#pitbull #pibble #dog #dogs #dogsofbluesky
December 3, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Shandy, at her post, patiently waiting for the cats across the way to emerge.
#pitbull #pibble #dog #dogs #dogsofbluesky
#pitbull #pibble #dog #dogs #dogsofbluesky
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The City of Victoria is moving ahead on a new e-bike-share system. Aim is to be operational by spring 2026. 🚲
The RFP is open until Jan 13 victoria.bonfirehub.ca/opportunitie...
#yyj
The RFP is open until Jan 13 victoria.bonfirehub.ca/opportunitie...
#yyj
victoria.bonfirehub.ca
December 2, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The City of Victoria is moving ahead on a new e-bike-share system. Aim is to be operational by spring 2026. 🚲
The RFP is open until Jan 13 victoria.bonfirehub.ca/opportunitie...
#yyj
The RFP is open until Jan 13 victoria.bonfirehub.ca/opportunitie...
#yyj
December 2, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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HEARTBREAKING: Local Four-Way Residential Intersection Frequented By School Children Receives New Paint And Reflector Curbs That Will Do Nothing To Calm Traffic
December 1, 2025 at 11:32 PM
HEARTBREAKING: Local Four-Way Residential Intersection Frequented By School Children Receives New Paint And Reflector Curbs That Will Do Nothing To Calm Traffic
This is probably the most lights and decorations I've put up in years, and likely just about the earliest as well. I guess I'm inspired by the decorations around our new neighborhood, and being in our new home.
#chtistmaslights
#chtistmaslights
November 30, 2025 at 1:08 AM
This is probably the most lights and decorations I've put up in years, and likely just about the earliest as well. I guess I'm inspired by the decorations around our new neighborhood, and being in our new home.
#chtistmaslights
#chtistmaslights
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No deaths in a year
That's pretty incredible, given the severity of the toxic drug crisis in BC this past decade
That's pretty incredible, given the severity of the toxic drug crisis in BC this past decade
This club sold to 47 adult members and it seemed to work. After one year of operation members reported fewer overdoses, incidents with police, hospital visits, crime. There were no deaths.
Having a dedicated source of known potency and purity seemed to help stabilize people.
Having a dedicated source of known potency and purity seemed to help stabilize people.
November 29, 2025 at 4:41 AM
No deaths in a year
That's pretty incredible, given the severity of the toxic drug crisis in BC this past decade
That's pretty incredible, given the severity of the toxic drug crisis in BC this past decade
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THIS! 👇
November 28, 2025 at 8:06 PM
THIS! 👇