Neal Bridgens
fallstaff.bsky.social
Neal Bridgens
@fallstaff.bsky.social
They do like these magic frames that show photos you send them. It a thing, but a thing that lets them feel attached.
The google Home with the screen is good if you’re in that ecosystem, then your photo feeds automagically.
December 19, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I enjoyed it. Nice to hear practical talk about customizing the message to the audience. Found it quite fascinating.
December 14, 2025 at 2:28 AM
I’ll refer you to this great explainer of just how we got here (in part):

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This Train Just Keeps Getting Worse 😢 (VIA Rail "The Ocean")
YouTube video by Not Just Bikes
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December 12, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Absolutely. That’s it exactly.
December 6, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Love it!
December 5, 2025 at 1:41 PM
How depressingly Toronto of us.
Apple link for subscribers:

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Opinion | Huzzah! The Finch LRT is finally opening! Now here's the bad news — Toronto Star
Years of waiting and billions spent. Shouldn't it be faster than the bus it replaces?
apple.news
December 5, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Haven’t seen a good one in ages. Will always have a special place in my heart. Unstoppable engine. With the 5 speed it could take a 5.0 mustang at the lights (for just long enough to pull in front of it).
That said, not fuel efficient for its small size (no idea compared to the new behemoths)
November 30, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Ah a möbius strip of self owning: ford’s running the same campaign ads in that Reddit discussion:
November 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
My jeep Comanche was a hell of a truck, did everything g I asked for and more for 25 years. It’s a tiddler by modern standards!
Good article, thanks again!
Apple link for those who pay Cupertino:

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Opinion | This truck ad shows why Toronto needs smaller vehicles — if only the carmakers wanted to sell them — Toronto Star
A car comically overloaded with plywood? It’s a good ad for a pickup — but also a sign of the incredible amount of money, weight and energy being wasted on ever-more-bloated vehicles.
apple.news
November 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Still enjoyed having you explain it.
November 17, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Liking your little explanations Brian!
November 11, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Another absolutely bang on piece. Thank you Shawn!
Here’s the Apple News link for those who subscribe:

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Opinion | How Toronto killed 'Sesame Street' with its heritage rules — and how we can bring it back — Toronto Star
In the face of opposition from even small groups, the city ends up watering down even the best ideas.
apple.news
November 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Fantastic. Nicely done and greatly appreciated.
October 12, 2025 at 2:46 AM
So much nope.
October 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Perennial favourite.
September 29, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Drove Toronto, Washington, Florida and back this winter, Ontario was markedly the outlier in cars going way over the speed limit (and otherwise driving like lunatics). Same again this summer when driving in Spain and France.
Ontario roads are out of control.
August 3, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Great article.
Here’s the link to the same for Apple News subscribers.

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Opinion | How Doug Ford and Metrolinx dimmed Toronto’s once-bright transit future — Toronto Star
Neither the provincial transit agency nor its political boss has given any sign they want to transform the system so it works as good as the world’s best.
apple.news
June 29, 2025 at 9:39 PM
My partner (who is good) rings her bell and gives the thumbs down. I’m more of a jerk and tend to hit (fold) the driver’s mirror. But I did knock one clean off and felt bad about that.
May 31, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Awful. Truly awful.
Anyway, here’s the article in Apple News for subscribers:

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Doug Ford's budget will target more Toronto bike lanes — Toronto Star
Sources say the budget will include the removal of the bike lanes on Queen's Park Crescent and on Avenue Road south of Davenport.
apple.news
May 15, 2025 at 4:48 PM