@perempel.bsky.social
Reader, writer, realist
A Canadian abroad
"The truth isn’t always beautiful, but the hunger for it is"
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A Canadian abroad
"The truth isn’t always beautiful, but the hunger for it is"
Find my writing at: perempelfiction.substack.com ...
(subscription free)
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I’m taking a road trip next week that will take me to PEI, the land of Green Gables. I haven’t read it yet, so I figure it’s time.
July 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I’m taking a road trip next week that will take me to PEI, the land of Green Gables. I haven’t read it yet, so I figure it’s time.
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Why Colbert's cancellation marks a dangerous new stage for the culture at large
Colbert's cancellation is a dark warning
CBS's decision marks a dangerous new stage for the culture at large.
www.motherjones.com
July 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Why Colbert's cancellation marks a dangerous new stage for the culture at large
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Okay, deep breath.
For the past few months, I've been channelling all the rage and absurdity of modern life into a different kind of horror.
I've written my first novel—a psychological thriller. It's called "Baby's Breath".
More on the publication soon.
For the past few months, I've been channelling all the rage and absurdity of modern life into a different kind of horror.
I've written my first novel—a psychological thriller. It's called "Baby's Breath".
More on the publication soon.
July 18, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Okay, deep breath.
For the past few months, I've been channelling all the rage and absurdity of modern life into a different kind of horror.
I've written my first novel—a psychological thriller. It's called "Baby's Breath".
More on the publication soon.
For the past few months, I've been channelling all the rage and absurdity of modern life into a different kind of horror.
I've written my first novel—a psychological thriller. It's called "Baby's Breath".
More on the publication soon.
“No one can get you here,” Sperling said. “But you still feel frightened?”
Gladys had been asked, so now she could say.
“He’s coming.”
“I don’t know what you mean.”
“He’s close now.”
“You must stop this silliness.”
“He’s coming.”
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Gladys had been asked, so now she could say.
“He’s coming.”
“I don’t know what you mean.”
“He’s close now.”
“You must stop this silliness.”
“He’s coming.”
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The Lover's Knot | Part 15
Chapters 18 & 19
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July 18, 2025 at 9:03 AM
“No one can get you here,” Sperling said. “But you still feel frightened?”
Gladys had been asked, so now she could say.
“He’s coming.”
“I don’t know what you mean.”
“He’s close now.”
“You must stop this silliness.”
“He’s coming.”
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Gladys had been asked, so now she could say.
“He’s coming.”
“I don’t know what you mean.”
“He’s close now.”
“You must stop this silliness.”
“He’s coming.”
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And now for something completely different..
Lars Lerin, Swedish, b. 1954
At Home, 2011
Watercolor on paper
100 × 150 cm
July 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM
And now for something completely different..
Lars Lerin, Swedish, b. 1954
At Home, 2011
Watercolor on paper
100 × 150 cm
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Adolf wasn't prepared for this turn of events. The officer's demonic face came to mind, as did the sword hanging from his belt. How much Chinese blood was on that man's hands? A river’s worth, a sea?
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The Lover's Knot | Part 14
Chapters 16 & 17
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July 14, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Adolf wasn't prepared for this turn of events. The officer's demonic face came to mind, as did the sword hanging from his belt. How much Chinese blood was on that man's hands? A river’s worth, a sea?
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I thought I should post this as a reminder of what we are dealing with.
May 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I thought I should post this as a reminder of what we are dealing with.
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"In my home, the America I love-the America I've written about that has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years - is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration..."
- Bruce Springsteen
- Bruce Springsteen
May 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM
"In my home, the America I love-the America I've written about that has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years - is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration..."
- Bruce Springsteen
- Bruce Springsteen
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[Khan Younis, Gaza]
The European Hospital
13 May 2025
The European Hospital
13 May 2025
May 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
[Khan Younis, Gaza]
The European Hospital
13 May 2025
The European Hospital
13 May 2025
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If you say this in a speech, NYU will withhold your diploma
May 17, 2025 at 12:49 PM
If you say this in a speech, NYU will withhold your diploma
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Israel says it has begun extensive ground operations throughout northern and southern Gaza as part of Operation Gideon’s Chariots. The relentless bombing has reportedly rendered all public hospitals in the north out of service.
Israeli military begins ‘extensive’ ground operation as 135 killed in Gaza
Israel continues to unleash its bloodbath in the enclave, rendering all public hospitals in north Gaza ‘out of service’.
www.aljazeera.com
May 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Israel says it has begun extensive ground operations throughout northern and southern Gaza as part of Operation Gideon’s Chariots. The relentless bombing has reportedly rendered all public hospitals in the north out of service.
The first step towards countering bullies & authoritarians is to recognise we have a proclivity for blindly following others and trusting success, to share this insight and to support our fellow citizens’ capacity to think both critically and ethically.
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/m...
Are we hardwired to fall for autocrats?
It’s human nature to trust strongmen, but we’ve also evolved the tools to resist them
www.theguardian.com
May 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The first step towards countering bullies & authoritarians is to recognise we have a proclivity for blindly following others and trusting success, to share this insight and to support our fellow citizens’ capacity to think both critically and ethically.
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/m...
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> I don’t know if you’ve been following this, but Peter Thiel is now running Bible study groups in Silicon Valley. He said in a few interviews recently that he believes that the Antichrist is Greta Thunberg.
This entire interview is a must-read, but this quote in particular is all kinds of yikes
This entire interview is a must-read, but this quote in particular is all kinds of yikes
May 7, 2025 at 9:42 AM
> I don’t know if you’ve been following this, but Peter Thiel is now running Bible study groups in Silicon Valley. He said in a few interviews recently that he believes that the Antichrist is Greta Thunberg.
This entire interview is a must-read, but this quote in particular is all kinds of yikes
This entire interview is a must-read, but this quote in particular is all kinds of yikes
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Greta Thunberg always on the right side.
May 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Greta Thunberg always on the right side.
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If you were shocked by my film on Israeli settlers in the West Bank, you haven’t been paying attention | Louis Theroux
If you were shocked by my film on Israeli settlers in the West Bank, you haven’t been paying attention | Louis Theroux
The response to The Settlers has been humbling. But the ongoing displacement and intimidation of Palestinians is more severe than we could capture, says documentary presenter Louis Theroux
www.theguardian.com
May 10, 2025 at 6:26 AM
If you were shocked by my film on Israeli settlers in the West Bank, you haven’t been paying attention | Louis Theroux
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So what? The literary world is always in the first detonation blast zone. Run towards the searing light. You don't want to live in the world without the arts. Become a writer.
May 9, 2025 at 2:42 PM
So what? The literary world is always in the first detonation blast zone. Run towards the searing light. You don't want to live in the world without the arts. Become a writer.
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She’s out!! They have released Ozturk from ICE custody!
May 9, 2025 at 10:24 PM
She’s out!! They have released Ozturk from ICE custody!
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Mohamed Salah joins Thierry Henry on three FWA FOTY awards, now joint-leaders.
Only four countries have won more FWA awards than Egypt.
Liverpool now have 16, at least seven more than any other club.
Only four countries have won more FWA awards than Egypt.
Liverpool now have 16, at least seven more than any other club.
May 9, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Mohamed Salah joins Thierry Henry on three FWA FOTY awards, now joint-leaders.
Only four countries have won more FWA awards than Egypt.
Liverpool now have 16, at least seven more than any other club.
Only four countries have won more FWA awards than Egypt.
Liverpool now have 16, at least seven more than any other club.
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