Doug Lester
@dhlester.bsky.social
Writer, Dreamer, Old Runner.
Author of 12 Steps of Self-Leadership (2016), With a Little Bit of Luck (2024).
Author of 12 Steps of Self-Leadership (2016), With a Little Bit of Luck (2024).
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Doug Lester
@dhlester.bsky.social
· Dec 12
With a Little Bit of Luck / Douglas H. Lester
In this fascinating memoir, author Doug Lester tells of growing up in southwestern Ontario in the years after the Second World War---a time much like our own in some ways, yet in others startlingly di...
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After 70 years of living it and five years of writing about it, my memoir, With a Little Bit of Luck, has been published. rocksmillspress.com/shop/ols/pro...
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And then there’s our incorporation status. It’s all about baking accountability into everything we do so that we stay committed to Canadians and our mission.
In the meantime, you can visit our website to take it all in: gandersocial.ca
In the meantime, you can visit our website to take it all in: gandersocial.ca
Gander: The Social Media You Want, Built for Canada
Fun, private, and ethical. We're changing the way social media is done around here, all without your personal data taking an unexpected trip down south.
gandersocial.ca
June 23, 2025 at 8:42 PM
And then there’s our incorporation status. It’s all about baking accountability into everything we do so that we stay committed to Canadians and our mission.
In the meantime, you can visit our website to take it all in: gandersocial.ca
In the meantime, you can visit our website to take it all in: gandersocial.ca
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In the spirit of saying thanks to the people (that's you) who have helped us get here, we’re showing our gratitude this week.
Here’s a thread on what’s coming up👇
Here’s a thread on what’s coming up👇
June 23, 2025 at 8:42 PM
In the spirit of saying thanks to the people (that's you) who have helped us get here, we’re showing our gratitude this week.
Here’s a thread on what’s coming up👇
Here’s a thread on what’s coming up👇
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“.. these cuts have already resulted in about 300,000 deaths, most of them of children, and will most likely lead to significantly more by the end of the year. That is what Musk’s foray into politics accomplished.”
@nytimes.com
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@nytimes.com
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May 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
“.. these cuts have already resulted in about 300,000 deaths, most of them of children, and will most likely lead to significantly more by the end of the year. That is what Musk’s foray into politics accomplished.”
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/o...
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/o...
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Statement from the #MusiciansUnion of the United States 🇺🇸 and #Canada 🇨🇦 to the fat bastard #BruceSpringsteen #TaylorSwift
May 17, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Statement from the #MusiciansUnion of the United States 🇺🇸 and #Canada 🇨🇦 to the fat bastard #BruceSpringsteen #TaylorSwift
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"The security of the world is at stake." Well worth watching President Zelenskyy's interview on 60 Minutes www.cbsnews.com/news/ukraine...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: The 2025 60 Minutes Interview transcript
As Russia's war with Ukraine continues, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sits down with Scott Pelley to discuss U.S. support for Ukraine, the war, the Oval Office meeting, and the latest attacks on civil...
www.cbsnews.com
April 14, 2025 at 8:21 PM
"The security of the world is at stake." Well worth watching President Zelenskyy's interview on 60 Minutes www.cbsnews.com/news/ukraine...
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We must all stand as a united front against the kidnapping and illegal detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador.
Senator, I am willing to join you and help Organize other members of the House to do the same. @vanhollen.senate.gov
Senator, I am willing to join you and help Organize other members of the House to do the same. @vanhollen.senate.gov
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen is demanding a meeting with El Salvador President Nayib Bukele over the detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia and says he’ll go to El Salvador himself if the Marylander isn’t returned.
April 15, 2025 at 1:17 AM
We must all stand as a united front against the kidnapping and illegal detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador.
Senator, I am willing to join you and help Organize other members of the House to do the same. @vanhollen.senate.gov
Senator, I am willing to join you and help Organize other members of the House to do the same. @vanhollen.senate.gov
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After crashing the stock market, Trump is now in FL for the rest of the week hosting the Saudi-owned LIV golf league at his course.
April 4, 2025 at 12:31 AM
After crashing the stock market, Trump is now in FL for the rest of the week hosting the Saudi-owned LIV golf league at his course.
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Can we stop calling billionaire CEO investors and world destroyers ‘rock stars’. They are the thing you rebel against. They aren’t articulating their pain into beauty. They are just dickheads making life a bit more shit.
March 7, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Can we stop calling billionaire CEO investors and world destroyers ‘rock stars’. They are the thing you rebel against. They aren’t articulating their pain into beauty. They are just dickheads making life a bit more shit.
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They don't have all of the media.
Please share widely!!!
Please share widely!!!
❤️BREAKING❤️ - Bernie Sanders before 20k People in Tucson:
"They have the wealth. They have all the money in the world. They have the power. They have the media. But you know what they don’t have? We’ve got 20,000 people here in Tucson and we got 100's of millions of people all across this country."
"They have the wealth. They have all the money in the world. They have the power. They have the media. But you know what they don’t have? We’ve got 20,000 people here in Tucson and we got 100's of millions of people all across this country."
March 22, 2025 at 10:13 PM
They don't have all of the media.
Please share widely!!!
Please share widely!!!
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“My hope is that the dam will break in terms of Democrats going on the offense ... We need to take the argument directly to the people.” AOC
Great News That’s Terrible For Musk and Trump
Onward!
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March 22, 2025 at 2:41 PM
“My hope is that the dam will break in terms of Democrats going on the offense ... We need to take the argument directly to the people.” AOC
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Looks like we are deporting innocent men to the Salvadoran gulag for having tattoos in Spanish that say things like "strong like my mom"
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
For four Venezuelan friends, Alien Enemies Act cuts short an American dream
President Donald Trump used the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans accused of being gang members. Relatives of men sent to El Salvador deny the allegation.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Looks like we are deporting innocent men to the Salvadoran gulag for having tattoos in Spanish that say things like "strong like my mom"
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
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March 9, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The beginnings of "Group Think".
This grim Orwellian development is of a piece with the “Gulf of Mexico” nonsense but more ominous. First, they demand some words and forbid others. Next, they’ll try telling us what to think.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The Words Federal Agencies Are Discouraged From Using Under Trump
Federal agencies have issued guidance to employees on hundreds of terms to limit or avoid using. An analysis of government websites shows many of the same words being removed.
www.nytimes.com
March 9, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The beginnings of "Group Think".
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you’re fired. wait you’re rehired. email us a list of things you’ve done today wait forget it you’re fired again. come back your job was important. you’re fired. or hired. come in to the office. wait the office has no computers go home. we are the department of government efficiency.
March 5, 2025 at 10:34 PM
you’re fired. wait you’re rehired. email us a list of things you’ve done today wait forget it you’re fired again. come back your job was important. you’re fired. or hired. come in to the office. wait the office has no computers go home. we are the department of government efficiency.
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Large amounts of ketamine can make anyone feel like they rule the world. When should Americans start worrying about Elon Musk’s regular use? @shaylalove.bsky.social reports:
How Much Should Americans Worry About Elon Musk’s Ketamine Use?
Excessive use of the drug can make anyone feel like they rule the world.
www.theatlantic.com
March 5, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Large amounts of ketamine can make anyone feel like they rule the world. When should Americans start worrying about Elon Musk’s regular use? @shaylalove.bsky.social reports:
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I can't stop laughing at this man I'm sorry. This is the kind of shit the biggest loser in the world would say to their girlfriend about buying her flowers on Valentine's Day once, and he's doing so in an argument that started because he called her a bitch
March 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I can't stop laughing at this man I'm sorry. This is the kind of shit the biggest loser in the world would say to their girlfriend about buying her flowers on Valentine's Day once, and he's doing so in an argument that started because he called her a bitch
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🚨NEW: Canada/EU Allies Forge New Security Alliances/Possible Ukraine Ceasefire Deal as Russia Falters and U.S. Influence Dies
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Ukraine, France, and the UK have a ceasefire plan too...
After months of secret diplomacy, Ukraine, the UK, and France have crafted a ceasefire plan to try to stop the Russian invasion of Ukraine
crier.co
March 2, 2025 at 3:29 PM
🚨NEW: Canada/EU Allies Forge New Security Alliances/Possible Ukraine Ceasefire Deal as Russia Falters and U.S. Influence Dies
crier.co/new-canada-e...
crier.co/new-canada-e...
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Not that new though- he’s been the leader of the free world for a while now! 🇺🇦
March 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Not that new though- he’s been the leader of the free world for a while now! 🇺🇦
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“Trump and Vance have revealed to Americans and to America’s allies their alignment with Russia, and their animosity toward Ukraine in general and its president in particular,” writes @davidfrum.bsky.social. “The truth is ugly, but it’s necessary to face it.” theatln.tc/OBWzC38t
At Least Now We Know the Truth
The truth is ugly, but it’s necessary to face it.
theatln.tc
February 28, 2025 at 7:25 PM
“Trump and Vance have revealed to Americans and to America’s allies their alignment with Russia, and their animosity toward Ukraine in general and its president in particular,” writes @davidfrum.bsky.social. “The truth is ugly, but it’s necessary to face it.” theatln.tc/OBWzC38t
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So that we're clear about this, the Trump administration is not only doing nothing to deport human traffickers, it has literally gone of out its way to IMPORT human traffickers.
Andrew Tate has left Romania for US by private jet, reports say
Andrew Tate has left Romania for US by private jet, reports say
Self-styled ‘misogynist influencer’ and brother Tristan had been banned from leaving Romania since December 2023
Andrew Tate has left Romania for the US by private jet, according to local reports.
The self-styled “misogynist influencer” is thought to…
www.theguardian.com
February 27, 2025 at 1:38 PM
So that we're clear about this, the Trump administration is not only doing nothing to deport human traffickers, it has literally gone of out its way to IMPORT human traffickers.
