Maureen Dewan
@maureendewan.bsky.social
Interests: Gardening, Politics, Humour, Nature, Photography. Seeker of truth, not spin. Road trip fan. Canadian
Reposted by Maureen Dewan
"I doubt NATO would be there for us if we really needed them".
A reminder that the one and only time NATO invoked its self-defense clause was after 9/11, and our NATO partners have suffered over 3,400 deaths (not casualties, deaths) in Afghanistan.
A reminder that the one and only time NATO invoked its self-defense clause was after 9/11, and our NATO partners have suffered over 3,400 deaths (not casualties, deaths) in Afghanistan.
sorry that trump and nato are in a middle school friend group breakup : (
January 7, 2026 at 3:50 PM
"I doubt NATO would be there for us if we really needed them".
A reminder that the one and only time NATO invoked its self-defense clause was after 9/11, and our NATO partners have suffered over 3,400 deaths (not casualties, deaths) in Afghanistan.
A reminder that the one and only time NATO invoked its self-defense clause was after 9/11, and our NATO partners have suffered over 3,400 deaths (not casualties, deaths) in Afghanistan.
Reposted by Maureen Dewan
Sounds like David Cochrane hit the nail on the head today on CBC:
"Amercia isn't the way America is because he's president. He's president because America is the way it is."
-David Cochrane
On PnP, Jan. 6, 2025
"Amercia isn't the way America is because he's president. He's president because America is the way it is."
-David Cochrane
On PnP, Jan. 6, 2025
January 7, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Sounds like David Cochrane hit the nail on the head today on CBC:
"Amercia isn't the way America is because he's president. He's president because America is the way it is."
-David Cochrane
On PnP, Jan. 6, 2025
"Amercia isn't the way America is because he's president. He's president because America is the way it is."
-David Cochrane
On PnP, Jan. 6, 2025
Reposted by Maureen Dewan
This will be another terrible lesson of the difference between ‘can’ and ‘should’.
Before President Trump announced on Saturday that the U.S. had captured President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela, the U.S. military had launched one of the largest deployments of its forces to the Caribbean region in decades. About 15,000 troops were in the region by December, the military said.
The U.S. Has Been Building Up Forces Off Venezuela for Months
The United States military’s Southern Command said in December that about 15,000 troops were in the Caribbean region.
nyti.ms
January 3, 2026 at 10:48 PM
This will be another terrible lesson of the difference between ‘can’ and ‘should’.
Reposted by Maureen Dewan
International law was a nice idea while it lasted.
January 3, 2026 at 10:01 AM
International law was a nice idea while it lasted.
Reposted by Maureen Dewan
"New Balance of Power" by @deadder.bsky.social is brilliant. The architecture of global alliances is shifting before our eyes. With Zelenskyy meeting Trump in Florida today, we may soon see signals of further geopolitical realignments in Europe and even here in Canada. #StrangeTimes #SenseMaking
December 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM
"New Balance of Power" by @deadder.bsky.social is brilliant. The architecture of global alliances is shifting before our eyes. With Zelenskyy meeting Trump in Florida today, we may soon see signals of further geopolitical realignments in Europe and even here in Canada. #StrangeTimes #SenseMaking
Reposted by Maureen Dewan
Danes lost the most per capita in America's war in Afghanistan. Canada lost the second most per capita (if we discount the tiny Baltics).
Allies bled for the US after 9/11, and this is the thanks they get.
Allies bled for the US after 9/11, and this is the thanks they get.
Again, it is utterly shameful & demonstrates the total failure of all of our political institutions that threatening our closest NATO allies with territorial conquest has not immediately ended this presidency.
Denmark lost more troops per capita in the post 9/11 war on Afghanistan. Saying they “are not a good ally” because they won’t surrender their territories to the US is lunacy. We are betraying our allies to satisfy the whims of a would-be Emperor for whom the US is not enough.
December 27, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Danes lost the most per capita in America's war in Afghanistan. Canada lost the second most per capita (if we discount the tiny Baltics).
Allies bled for the US after 9/11, and this is the thanks they get.
Allies bled for the US after 9/11, and this is the thanks they get.
Reposted by Maureen Dewan
The separation of church & state exists to protect both religion & democracy by keeping either from controlling the other, lessons learned the hard way after centuries of abuse & persecution, when faith & power were mixed. However, America is now determined to discard the lessons of its history.
December 25, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The separation of church & state exists to protect both religion & democracy by keeping either from controlling the other, lessons learned the hard way after centuries of abuse & persecution, when faith & power were mixed. However, America is now determined to discard the lessons of its history.
Wonderful Christmas morning topped off with fresh snow.
December 25, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Wonderful Christmas morning topped off with fresh snow.
Reposted by Maureen Dewan
Reposted by Maureen Dewan
Going on one of my son's school trips reminded me that my dad never, ever did the same. So I called him up to ask why and don't know what else I expected.
December 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Going on one of my son's school trips reminded me that my dad never, ever did the same. So I called him up to ask why and don't know what else I expected.
Reposted by Maureen Dewan
Saltscapes is locally owned, locally written, and locally published — a subscription is unique Christmas gift that supports East Coast creators.
Subscriptions - Saltscapes Magazine
Saltscapes Magazine features the best of Atlantic Canada. Food & Drink, Home & Garden, Music & Culture, Unique Retail, Healthy Living.
www.saltscapes.com
December 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Saltscapes is locally owned, locally written, and locally published — a subscription is unique Christmas gift that supports East Coast creators.
Reposted by Maureen Dewan
This is what those who have fallen into the trap of generative AI simply can’t grasp. Photography isn’t about making a clever image it is rooted in the subject - the thing itself - and in the absence of that all AI images are by definition shallow, transient and meaningless.
The Thing Itself: The fundamental principle of photography by Bill Jay. If you are a photographer and haven’t read this then you should.
unitednationsofphotography.com/2018/06/16/b...
unitednationsofphotography.com/2018/06/16/b...
ARCHIVE: The Thing Itself: The fundamental principle of photography
In connection with our feature length documentary Do Not Bend: The Photographic Life of Bill Jay www.donotbendfilm.com the Bill Jay Estate has given us permission to curate a series of his a…
unitednationsofphotography.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:58 AM
This is what those who have fallen into the trap of generative AI simply can’t grasp. Photography isn’t about making a clever image it is rooted in the subject - the thing itself - and in the absence of that all AI images are by definition shallow, transient and meaningless.
Reposted by Maureen Dewan
In 1984 went to en exhibition at the portrait gallery in Edinburgh exhibiting the works Yousuf Karsh.
It was a revelation, an awakening in appreciation of the art form. The pose, the light, shadow, background capturing the soul of the individual at the click of a shutter.
The man was a genius
It was a revelation, an awakening in appreciation of the art form. The pose, the light, shadow, background capturing the soul of the individual at the click of a shutter.
The man was a genius
December 18, 2025 at 10:21 AM
In 1984 went to en exhibition at the portrait gallery in Edinburgh exhibiting the works Yousuf Karsh.
It was a revelation, an awakening in appreciation of the art form. The pose, the light, shadow, background capturing the soul of the individual at the click of a shutter.
The man was a genius
It was a revelation, an awakening in appreciation of the art form. The pose, the light, shadow, background capturing the soul of the individual at the click of a shutter.
The man was a genius
Reposted by Maureen Dewan
Even by his appalling standards, what the US president just posted was unspeakably revolting
December 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Even by his appalling standards, what the US president just posted was unspeakably revolting
Reposted by Maureen Dewan
Kentville vying for spot in HGTV's new town makeover TV show
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Kentville in the running for HGTV's new town makeover TV show
HGTV is looking for a Canadian town with a population up to 20,000 to host its makeover program and Kings County's shire town wants the job
www.saltwire.com
December 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Kentville vying for spot in HGTV's new town makeover TV show
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Reposted by Maureen Dewan
Whiteout
David Thauberger
2024
David Thauberger
2024
December 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Whiteout
David Thauberger
2024
David Thauberger
2024
Reposted by Maureen Dewan
Kentville in the running for HGTV's new show that does a downtown makeover
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Kentville in the running for HGTV's new town makeover TV show
HGTV is looking for a Canadian town with a population up to 20,000 to host its makeover program and Kings County's shire town wants the job
www.saltwire.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Kentville in the running for HGTV's new show that does a downtown makeover
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Reposted by Maureen Dewan
Four Fifty Five
Wilf Perreault
2022
Wilf Perreault
2022
December 3, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Four Fifty Five
Wilf Perreault
2022
Wilf Perreault
2022
Reposted by Maureen Dewan
Reposted by Maureen Dewan
Franklin the Turtle was created by Canadians Paulette Bourgeois (writer) and Brenda Clark (illustrator) in the 1980s.
The books were written to teach children about self-respect, friendship, courage, honesty, empathy and overcoming fears.
The books were written to teach children about self-respect, friendship, courage, honesty, empathy and overcoming fears.
December 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Franklin the Turtle was created by Canadians Paulette Bourgeois (writer) and Brenda Clark (illustrator) in the 1980s.
The books were written to teach children about self-respect, friendship, courage, honesty, empathy and overcoming fears.
The books were written to teach children about self-respect, friendship, courage, honesty, empathy and overcoming fears.
Reposted by Maureen Dewan
Reposted by Maureen Dewan
Time Magazine quoting a @thebeaverton.com article about the US shooting a "patriot missile" at Parliament Hill like it's something Pete Hoekstra actually said might be my favourite moment of the week. Congrats, @ianmmacintyre.bsky.social, you very serious reporter! www.cbc.ca/news/world/b...
'Made-up quote' in Canadian satire site The Beaverton fools Time Magazine | CBC News
In a recent article about the United States' strained relationships with other countries, Time Magazine included a made-up quote from Canadian satire site The Beaverton — seemingly as fact.
www.cbc.ca
November 28, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Time Magazine quoting a @thebeaverton.com article about the US shooting a "patriot missile" at Parliament Hill like it's something Pete Hoekstra actually said might be my favourite moment of the week. Congrats, @ianmmacintyre.bsky.social, you very serious reporter! www.cbc.ca/news/world/b...
Reposted by Maureen Dewan
At the Theatre
Prudence Heward
1928
Prudence Heward
1928
November 24, 2025 at 12:01 AM
At the Theatre
Prudence Heward
1928
Prudence Heward
1928
Reposted by Maureen Dewan
Looking at any US government account now is like having to spend a torturous evening with an odd cousin. All this internet-boiled freak shit; always annoying, usually racist and far too often just so confusing and boring you feel like there's no escape.
November 18, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Looking at any US government account now is like having to spend a torturous evening with an odd cousin. All this internet-boiled freak shit; always annoying, usually racist and far too often just so confusing and boring you feel like there's no escape.
Reposted by Maureen Dewan
Light Flurries
David Thauberger
2025
David Thauberger
2025
November 15, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Light Flurries
David Thauberger
2025
David Thauberger
2025