Was wondering how many still strive, since DJT's threats to Canada first began, to avoid buying US, incl. food.
Dinner tonight was @ 90% Cdn w. a bit of Mexican carrots & also raspberries in dessert. The cookies are local even tho' called "Mexican wedding cookies."
Was wondering how many still strive, since DJT's threats to Canada first began, to avoid buying US, incl. food.
Dinner tonight was @ 90% Cdn w. a bit of Mexican carrots & also raspberries in dessert. The cookies are local even tho' called "Mexican wedding cookies."
I'm puzzled as to why almost half a million signatures from Alberta voters in favor of remaining within Canada and opposed to a separation referendum isn't even being mentioned in current reporting on a pro separation referendum petition. Squeaky wheel bias?
I'm puzzled as to why almost half a million signatures from Alberta voters in favor of remaining within Canada and opposed to a separation referendum isn't even being mentioned in current reporting on a pro separation referendum petition. Squeaky wheel bias?
VancSun,23Dec2025,Sharon Kirkey
I was sick a few weeks ago with COVID vs. flu & I've now resumed wearing masks on public transit. I had both vaccines in October & that likely helped me with the severity & speed of recovery but I missed critical family events because of this.
VancSun,23Dec2025,Sharon Kirkey
I was sick a few weeks ago with COVID vs. flu & I've now resumed wearing masks on public transit. I had both vaccines in October & that likely helped me with the severity & speed of recovery but I missed critical family events because of this.
I saw another pink December rose in bloom today, reminding me of ‘The Christmas Rose’ & carols with that metaphor for the baby Jesus. I haven’t been religious for a long time but still love carols, including ones with that theme from high school choir.
𝑠𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑘𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑎 𝑟𝑒𝑝𝑙𝑦
I saw another pink December rose in bloom today, reminding me of ‘The Christmas Rose’ & carols with that metaphor for the baby Jesus. I haven’t been religious for a long time but still love carols, including ones with that theme from high school choir.
𝑠𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑘𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑎 𝑟𝑒𝑝𝑙𝑦
David Graham
Maybe there are good reasons why the release of the Epstein files last week seemed like such a mess. But the Trump administration’s decision to turn the Justice Department into a political weapon means officials won’t get the benefit of the doubt.
See imgs
David Graham
Maybe there are good reasons why the release of the Epstein files last week seemed like such a mess. But the Trump administration’s decision to turn the Justice Department into a political weapon means officials won’t get the benefit of the doubt.
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I think I get the dream I had last night. I was a reporter following a story involving roses. When I tried to photograph a bright red rose in a bouquet of blue ones, suddenly there were only blue roses. Then I saw that one large rose kept strangely flipping between red and blue.
I think I get the dream I had last night. I was a reporter following a story involving roses. When I tried to photograph a bright red rose in a bouquet of blue ones, suddenly there were only blue roses. Then I saw that one large rose kept strangely flipping between red and blue.
“Our story was screened 5 times & cleared by both CBS attorneys & Standards & Practices...“It is factually correct. In my view, pulling it now... is not an editorial decision, it is a political one.”
Full NYT story text in images.
“Our story was screened 5 times & cleared by both CBS attorneys & Standards & Practices...“It is factually correct. In my view, pulling it now... is not an editorial decision, it is a political one.”
Full NYT story text in images.
Yesterday's concert of Cantata Singers at Holy Rosary Cathedral was inspiring, as always. I was not the only one dabbing their eyes during Franz Biebl's Ave Maria, their traditional closing with the choir ranged throughout the aisles, surrounding us with angelic sound.
Yesterday's concert of Cantata Singers at Holy Rosary Cathedral was inspiring, as always. I was not the only one dabbing their eyes during Franz Biebl's Ave Maria, their traditional closing with the choir ranged throughout the aisles, surrounding us with angelic sound.
We recently went through the work of an address change dictated by the post office & found today my online financial institution change failed despite getting confirmation; G's was OK. A live phone rep just sorted all this, next time I'll go with the human route.
We recently went through the work of an address change dictated by the post office & found today my online financial institution change failed despite getting confirmation; G's was OK. A live phone rep just sorted all this, next time I'll go with the human route.
Still feeling a yen for distraction after recent events, personal and global. I asked G. how he liked my digital cottage interior decorating. "Great...when are we moving in?"
@whisperingslim.bsky.social
Still feeling a yen for distraction after recent events, personal and global. I asked G. how he liked my digital cottage interior decorating. "Great...when are we moving in?"
@whisperingslim.bsky.social
Like elsewhere, Vancouver & BC seeing impact of extreme weather due to climate change. Last night's wind, too was wild. Rain-soaked soil + big wind brings down trees & power lines.
Photos are of trees down in Vancouver in 2001, 2015 and 2016, #2 & 4 at Kitsilano Beach.
Like elsewhere, Vancouver & BC seeing impact of extreme weather due to climate change. Last night's wind, too was wild. Rain-soaked soil + big wind brings down trees & power lines.
Photos are of trees down in Vancouver in 2001, 2015 and 2016, #2 & 4 at Kitsilano Beach.
For years since a friend first gifted one of these digital advent calendars I've had them & enjoyed esp. decorating widgets/puzzles. Tonight while grieving a recent family member's loss I indulged in a late download & formed a bouquet. She loved flowers esp. amaryllis.
For years since a friend first gifted one of these digital advent calendars I've had them & enjoyed esp. decorating widgets/puzzles. Tonight while grieving a recent family member's loss I indulged in a late download & formed a bouquet. She loved flowers esp. amaryllis.
Both Gord & I have had diff. web platforms pushing a switch to "passkeys" w. fingerprints, our faces, device PIN etc. vs. password to verify ID. Do not seem to recognize we share a desktop computer w diff. interface than portable devices. Opt in could block desktop login.
Both Gord & I have had diff. web platforms pushing a switch to "passkeys" w. fingerprints, our faces, device PIN etc. vs. password to verify ID. Do not seem to recognize we share a desktop computer w diff. interface than portable devices. Opt in could block desktop login.
15Dec2025
Trump blames Rob Reiner for his own murder
David A. Graham
"The Most Divisive Way"
"...Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people—does not even pretend to try. Instead, he tries to divide us..."
15Dec2025
Trump blames Rob Reiner for his own murder
David A. Graham
"The Most Divisive Way"
"...Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people—does not even pretend to try. Instead, he tries to divide us..."
G. & I spent lotta time trying to remount the motion sensor light in our garage after a battery change (no power in there & unit lights glaring at us while feeling out position.)
Then found the accessory hose mount of our vacuum cleaner lost a tiny plastic tab so now taped on.
G. & I spent lotta time trying to remount the motion sensor light in our garage after a battery change (no power in there & unit lights glaring at us while feeling out position.)
Then found the accessory hose mount of our vacuum cleaner lost a tiny plastic tab so now taped on.
Last night my husband got this msg. from Meta when he tried to like, comment etc. on anyone's posts. He can only post/comment on his own posts. ?For how long?
Less severe than the millions of AI suspensions, about which there have been some negative news stories.
Last night my husband got this msg. from Meta when he tried to like, comment etc. on anyone's posts. He can only post/comment on his own posts. ?For how long?
Less severe than the millions of AI suspensions, about which there have been some negative news stories.
Seeing a post with a nice shared image (the second) I found lots of versions thru Google image search, including a higher res. version from FB whose colour I tweaked.
Everyone's tastes are different. I generally prefer colours that seem natural.
Seeing a post with a nice shared image (the second) I found lots of versions thru Google image search, including a higher res. version from FB whose colour I tweaked.
Everyone's tastes are different. I generally prefer colours that seem natural.
Billionaires like Zuck are passing the cost of their corporate greed onto everyday Americans with higher water and electric bills.
Billionaires like Zuck are passing the cost of their corporate greed onto everyday Americans with higher water and electric bills.
The first of two front page stories from Vancouver Sun today on Fraser Valley flooding from intense rain this week. Not as disastrous, yet, as 2021's floods. 𝐈'𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐝𝐝 𝐚 "𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐲" 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧 which has gone nowhere due to lack of funds.
The first of two front page stories from Vancouver Sun today on Fraser Valley flooding from intense rain this week. Not as disastrous, yet, as 2021's floods. 𝐈'𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐝𝐝 𝐚 "𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐲" 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧 which has gone nowhere due to lack of funds.