Laurie Watt
@lauriewatt.bsky.social
My adult daughter with Autism inspires me to accept and encourage others. In my spare time, I do yoga and enjoy exploring nature and music with Scouting youth.
What an opportunity for an incredibly bright nation-builder!
Congratulations Chrystia Freeland on your appointment as Minister of Transport and Internal Trade!
March 14, 2025 at 8:47 PM
What an opportunity for an incredibly bright nation-builder!
Reposted by Laurie Watt
In the wake of an Ontario election in which many voted for a party and a leader who doesn’t prioritize patients, children and those with special needs, I struggle but still choose to be kind.
Be kind.
We will make it through one kind act at a time.
Be kind.
We will make it through one kind act at a time.
March 2, 2025 at 5:53 PM
In the wake of an Ontario election in which many voted for a party and a leader who doesn’t prioritize patients, children and those with special needs, I struggle but still choose to be kind.
Be kind.
We will make it through one kind act at a time.
Be kind.
We will make it through one kind act at a time.
February 27, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Simple but incredibly true!
February 20, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Simple but incredibly true!
Brighter and longer days ahead!
January 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Brighter and longer days ahead!
Rest easy, everyone!
January 22, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Rest easy, everyone!
Let each of us shine and make our communities and world brighter and warmer.
#HappyNewYear
#HappyNewYear
December 31, 2024 at 10:39 PM
Let each of us shine and make our communities and world brighter and warmer.
#HappyNewYear
#HappyNewYear
Remembering #JimmyCarter
May we follow his inspiring example.
May we follow his inspiring example.
December 30, 2024 at 9:06 PM
Remembering #JimmyCarter
May we follow his inspiring example.
May we follow his inspiring example.
What an effective way to boost health, happiness and community.
What if we designed our cities, and the land-uses, densities & infrastructure that make them what they are, so that daily activity and exercise was just a normal, ordinary, almost “invisible” part of every day life?
It’s actually not that hard. We just have to change our priorities. #HealthyCities
It’s actually not that hard. We just have to change our priorities. #HealthyCities
December 21, 2024 at 9:13 PM
What an effective way to boost health, happiness and community.
When you’re rushing around looking for the perfect gift, remember this:
December 21, 2024 at 1:50 PM
When you’re rushing around looking for the perfect gift, remember this:
In these cold, dark days, be kind.
December 15, 2024 at 1:58 PM
In these cold, dark days, be kind.
Reposted by Laurie Watt
New Lego characters aim to represent hidden disabilities such as autism | Lego | The Guardian
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#Disabilities #Disabled #SpecialAbilities #Accessibility #AliveAndAble
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#Disabilities #Disabled #SpecialAbilities #Accessibility #AliveAndAble
New Lego characters aim to represent hidden disabilities such as autism
Company says it hopes sunflower lanyard will help people ‘embrace diversity, value inclusivity and remove stigma’
alive.ws
December 3, 2024 at 3:01 PM
New Lego characters aim to represent hidden disabilities such as autism | Lego | The Guardian
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#Disabilities #Disabled #SpecialAbilities #Accessibility #AliveAndAble
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#Disabilities #Disabled #SpecialAbilities #Accessibility #AliveAndAble
This is how Doug Ford snd his party gets things done.
#transparency
#transparency
NEW: Ontario's Auditor General find the province's MZO process lacked structure and an ability to measure if it was working. The AG found examples that “give the appearance of preferential treatment.”
globalnews.ca/news/1089900...
#onpoli
globalnews.ca/news/1089900...
#onpoli
Worries of ‘preferential treatment’ in Ontario zoning orders, AG report says | Globalnews.ca
A scathing auditor general report looking at special zoning orders in Ontario raises concerns about the perception of 'preferential treatment' and expert advice going ignored.
globalnews.ca
December 5, 2024 at 1:31 AM
This is how Doug Ford snd his party gets things done.
#transparency
#transparency
A to-do list that’s creative, fun and which builds community.
Here are 25 SUGGESTIONS on how anyone can contribute to a BETTER CITY FOR PEOPLE (only ONE of them is voting in local elections!)
*officially these are #NewYearsResolutions for better cities that I wrote about in @FastCompany.com but who cares if its a bit early www.fastcompany.com/90287193/25-...
*officially these are #NewYearsResolutions for better cities that I wrote about in @FastCompany.com but who cares if its a bit early www.fastcompany.com/90287193/25-...
December 4, 2024 at 10:41 AM
A to-do list that’s creative, fun and which builds community.
Cities are indeed amazing.
Hey gang— a big goal for me here on social media is to help folks become more interested in cities (and why wouldn’t we all be… cities are inherent interesting and amazing things!) & to be more curious about how they change, or don’t change, over time.
Your spreading of my starter pack below helps!
Your spreading of my starter pack below helps!
HERE IT IS! My 1st Urbanism & City-Building Starter Pack. I’ll keep adding to it as more city champions arrive here on Bluesky & I discover more of you. Please share this far & wide to support and grow our urbanism community here. Our cities need all the help they can get! go.bsky.app/G7isZfk
December 4, 2024 at 1:45 AM
Cities are indeed amazing.
Know that when you give time or share money or talents, you make a difference!
#GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday
December 3, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Know that when you give time or share money or talents, you make a difference!
#GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday
“Better together” - that’s a critical message for trading partners, work colleagues, friends and those we volunteer alongside in #Scouting.
NEW: NEW: Ontario is rolling out a brand new commercial across the U.S. beginning on Monday. It will remind Americans of a "trusted neighbour to your north" as Canada grapples with the prospect of massive tariffs when Donald Trump takes office. #OnPoli
globalnews.ca/news/1088875...
globalnews.ca/news/1088875...
‘Trusted partner to your north’: Ontario set to roll out major U.S. commercial | Globalnews.ca
An ad targeting Americans is set to launch Monday across the U.S., with plans to reach more than 100 million viewers through staples like Monday Night Football, Fox News and CNN.
globalnews.ca
December 1, 2024 at 12:44 PM
“Better together” - that’s a critical message for trading partners, work colleagues, friends and those we volunteer alongside in #Scouting.
It happened in #journalism. We lost the human connection. Writing isn’t just words, as medical care isn’t just analyzing symptoms.
If #AI can provide a better diagnosis than a doctor, what’s the prognosis for medics? Studies in which ChatGPT outperformed scientists and GPs raise troubling questions for the future of professional work, by @jjn1.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... via @theguardian.com
If AI can provide a better diagnosis than a doctor, what’s the prognosis for medics? | John Naughton
Studies in which ChatGPT outperformed scientists and GPs raise troubling questions for the future of professional work
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2024 at 12:31 PM
It happened in #journalism. We lost the human connection. Writing isn’t just words, as medical care isn’t just analyzing symptoms.
My Beavers each chose 4 leaves to put on this sky-blue board. We talked about how each of us is different and each of us makes the world better. Together, we are amazing.
#Scouts #MakingOurWorldBetter #Beavers
#Scouts #MakingOurWorldBetter #Beavers
November 28, 2024 at 12:19 AM
My Beavers each chose 4 leaves to put on this sky-blue board. We talked about how each of us is different and each of us makes the world better. Together, we are amazing.
#Scouts #MakingOurWorldBetter #Beavers
#Scouts #MakingOurWorldBetter #Beavers
Be you; whatever comes your way, you still make such a difference.
#resilience
#resilience
November 24, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Be you; whatever comes your way, you still make such a difference.
#resilience
#resilience
It’s respiratory bug season. Do what you can to stay well, friends.
8 Factors That Put You at Risk of Severe #Influenza. Flu infections have started picking up. Here’s what to know, by Emily Schmall www.nytimes.com/2024/11/19/w... via @nytimeswell #aging #pregnancy #vaccination #CVD #COPD via @nytimes.com
8 Factors That Put You at Risk of Severe Flu
Flu infections have started picking up. Here’s what to know.
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2024 at 12:43 AM
It’s respiratory bug season. Do what you can to stay well, friends.