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Ashley
@bookjunkie007.bsky.social
She/they (sure, let's go with that) | Reader, writer, traveler. Referee for my cats. Comm studies grad. I'm fascinated by the world and want to help make it better.
I got to log out of work early, and I now don’t have to log in again until January 2. 🎉
December 23, 2025 at 11:40 PM
I had to move my bed to get to Merlot, but he was dosed with meds. Now to do it again.
December 9, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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Call for sources from one of our @xtramagazine.com fellows:

"Are you a teacher, ed worker, or librarian in Alberta? I’m writing about how education workers are working with/around the recent anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and book bans. Reach out to [email protected] if you're open to speaking."
December 8, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I might be able to get my bloodwork done before the cutoff time. 🎉
December 6, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Canadian COVID Forecast: Nov 22 - Dec 5, 2025

SEVERE: AB
VERY HIGH: MB, NB, North, NS, SK
HIGH: CAN, BC, NL, ON, PEI, QC
MODERATE: none

About 1 in 161 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
November 25, 2025 at 2:02 AM
I went to Edinburgh two and a half years ago, and it’s still the default city for the weather widget on my phone. I don’t know whether I want to try and fix it because I have no idea how I made it glitch in the first place.
November 23, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I might be more impressed if it was the conservative Lutheran branch offering its support, but it’s not. 🤷‍♀️
“The decision to override Charter rights fails this test.”

The Anglican, Lutheran and United Churches in Alberta have written to Danielle Smith condemning her use of the notwithstanding clause to punch down on the vulnerable Albertans.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
November 23, 2025 at 1:01 AM
I need to print something so it gets a wet signature, and I didn’t realize how deep my “don’t leave patient information lying around” aversion went because I’m emailing it to a coworker to print off at work so I don’t have to print it off at the library.
November 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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It’s now 24 UCP MLAs that are in various stages of recall development currently!

If you live in one of those ridings find out where you can sign the petition
operationtotalrecall.ca

Let’s keep this momentum going Alberta!!

#Alberta #ABLeg #ABPoli #FireTheUCP #YEG #YYC #RedForED
November 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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W H A T
...Now, though, I'm wondering whether or not that con's "Diane Duane" was the fake one who was running around for some years pretending to be me (until the fans caught her and she went to jail for multiple frauds). (Details here: www.dianeduane.com/past-news-it...)
November 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I really need my coworker to stop doing her fucking peanut gallery impression (she’s a white woman in her 40’s who needs to stick her nose into everyone’s business and I don’t think she comprehends how other people can have different thoughts than her because she just shuts down if it’s mentioned.)
November 8, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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Wow, a 98% strike mandate! Congratulations, AHS Nursing Care members!

We are powerful and prepared to fight for the wages and working conditions we deserve.

https://www.aupe.org/news/news-and-updates/ahs-nc-members-deliver-powerful-98-strike-mandate
AHS NC: Members deliver a powerful 98% strike mandate
Bargaining update for Locals 041, 043, 044, 045, 046: AHS, Recovery Alberta, Primary Care Alberta, Assisted Living Alberta, and Allan Gray – Nursing Care
www.aupe.org
November 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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😂
Apparently all you needed to do to predict the NYC election results was read that one N.K. Jemisin novel.
November 5, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I accidentally got cream cheese in my hair while making the sauce (it’s getting long enough that I need to think about cutting it) but this chicken Alfredo is really good.
November 5, 2025 at 3:45 AM
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Albertans! If you're fed up with the UCP, here is "Operation Total Recall" website. (omg that name lol)

There's volunteer opportunities, etc. Check your MLA's name, and you can contact the email provided, esp if they are collecting names, etc (they might need help).
Albertans are you tired of your useless UPC MLA? Well, check the recall website, get involved, kick ass.

Remember: some of them only won their seats by handfuls of votes.

They wanted the recall ability so much (b/c of the evil socialists). Well, use it against them. 🤘

operationtotalrecall.ca
Operation Total Recall — Organize Local Recall Campaigns
Grassroots hub to organize riding-by-riding recall efforts for the 44 Alberta MLAs who supported using the Notwithstanding Clause against not just teachers, but all Alberta workers. Find your MLA, joi...
operationtotalrecall.ca
November 4, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Albertans are you tired of your useless UPC MLA? Well, check the recall website, get involved, kick ass.

Remember: some of them only won their seats by handfuls of votes.

They wanted the recall ability so much (b/c of the evil socialists). Well, use it against them. 🤘

operationtotalrecall.ca
Operation Total Recall — Organize Local Recall Campaigns
Grassroots hub to organize riding-by-riding recall efforts for the 44 Alberta MLAs who supported using the Notwithstanding Clause against not just teachers, but all Alberta workers. Find your MLA, joi...
operationtotalrecall.ca
November 3, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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HEY

THEY ANNOUNCED THE PRIZE BEFORE THE ACTUAL CEREMONY

LE HOLY CRAP I WON THE JULIA VERLANGER PRIZE
October 30, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Tomorrow, from 9 AM to noon, St. Albert students are organizing a walk-out and a march in support of Teachers.

As a dad, former Teacher and education minister, I support this. Missing school is warranted in support of social justice and civil right.

I’ll join them.
#ableg #abed
October 29, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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In committee of the whole (Alberta legislature, not baseball), NDP MLA Amanda Chapman tabled an amendment to Bill 2 to remove the notwithstanding clause reference.

Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides said the government hears teachers’ concerns and will take steps to address conditions.
October 28, 2025 at 5:41 AM
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Where's the premier while MLAs rush through an all-night debate on stripping Albertans of their Charter rights?

An airport lounge, waiting for a flight to Saudi Arabia. She didn't even bother to show up for the vote.

I remember when conservatives turfed premiers for this level of hubris.
October 28, 2025 at 2:34 AM
I guess today is National Black Cat Day in the UK, so have a pic of Merlot and Myo. 🥰
October 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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The saga of the beautiful husky who needed a home, & the BlueSky folk who stepped forward to make an old-fashioned internet miracle...has had a lot of developments I've been too busy handling to update you all on.

She's ON HER WAY!

The whole story, for all to read: www.patreon.com/posts/142111...
The Pawshank Redemption: A Dog And Her People | Catherynne M. Valente
Get more from Catherynne M. Valente on Patreon
www.patreon.com
October 27, 2025 at 12:03 AM
It’s encouraging to see that other unions are willing to stand with the teachers in Alberta. edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
'Our solidarity cannot be defeated by a bill': Thousands of teachers vow to resist planned back-to-work order
Union leaders from across the province will meet Friday night to discuss how they can show solidarity with Alberta teachers.
edmontonjournal.com
October 26, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Chappell Roan Unveils Midwest Princess Fund for Trans Youth — and She’s Already Raised $400K
Chappell Roan Unveils Midwest Princess Fund for Trans Youth — and She’s Already Raised $400K
Chappell Roan has announced her Midwest Princess Project for trans and LGBTQ+ youth, and the fund has already raised $400K.
bit.ly
October 23, 2025 at 5:38 PM