ShiftKicker
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Reader, nerd, gardener, derby retiree, Kneecap fan
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Trans rights=human rights
Here because of socialized medicine. Masking saves lives
TERFS, nazis & sealions automatically blocked
she/her
Trans rights=human rights
Here because of socialized medicine. Masking saves lives
TERFS, nazis & sealions automatically blocked
Entirely anecdotal, but all the people in my uncle's long term care facility who were taking metformin for their diabetes had less intense symptoms and recovered more quickly than those who weren't when covid raged unchecked through it early in the pandemic. He said he was thankful to have diabetes.
December 10, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Entirely anecdotal, but all the people in my uncle's long term care facility who were taking metformin for their diabetes had less intense symptoms and recovered more quickly than those who weren't when covid raged unchecked through it early in the pandemic. He said he was thankful to have diabetes.
I wonder at how any healthy child parent relationship can develop from this. It's not the same as ivf as treatment for infertility, it's making a "perfect" baby for parental ego/accessory. Any deviation from what was ordered will be seen as defect/flaw and the kid will have to carry that.
December 10, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I wonder at how any healthy child parent relationship can develop from this. It's not the same as ivf as treatment for infertility, it's making a "perfect" baby for parental ego/accessory. Any deviation from what was ordered will be seen as defect/flaw and the kid will have to carry that.
Wonderful! They're such a perfect interruption to sometimes bleak winter days, right? There is a small row of them at the bottom of a hill in my neighbourhood and I have to just stand there and breathe deeply for a few moments whenever I go by.
December 10, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Wonderful! They're such a perfect interruption to sometimes bleak winter days, right? There is a small row of them at the bottom of a hill in my neighbourhood and I have to just stand there and breathe deeply for a few moments whenever I go by.
I follow these guys and the @neorsd.org account despite living on the west coast of Canada just because of their social media skills! A joy to see real artistry and skill in engaging with people. Pender Island Fire and Rescue also has an amazing IG
Pender Island Fire Rescue on Instagram: "Last Episode of the Twilight reboot 😢 brought to you by @voltarengel and @advilrelief 😂
#twilight #viral #instagood"
73K likes, 832 comments - penderfire on November 26, 2025: "Last Episode of the Twilight reboot 😢 brought to you by @voltarengel and @advilrelief 😂
#twilight #viral #instagood".
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December 10, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I follow these guys and the @neorsd.org account despite living on the west coast of Canada just because of their social media skills! A joy to see real artistry and skill in engaging with people. Pender Island Fire and Rescue also has an amazing IG
The pressure on these poor kids to be perfect, yikes. The kind of parent that thinks they can build a bespoke baby to order is the kind of parent who will sue when the baby turns out *defective*
*not a biddable child born with a PHD in Physics and the ability to play piano straight out the womb.
*not a biddable child born with a PHD in Physics and the ability to play piano straight out the womb.
December 10, 2025 at 6:20 AM
The pressure on these poor kids to be perfect, yikes. The kind of parent that thinks they can build a bespoke baby to order is the kind of parent who will sue when the baby turns out *defective*
*not a biddable child born with a PHD in Physics and the ability to play piano straight out the womb.
*not a biddable child born with a PHD in Physics and the ability to play piano straight out the womb.
AMEN!
We are the sole hold outs in our neighbourhood. My partner has hoarded several large storage bins of spare bulbs because some year soon, replacements will no longer be available.
We are the sole hold outs in our neighbourhood. My partner has hoarded several large storage bins of spare bulbs because some year soon, replacements will no longer be available.
December 10, 2025 at 1:48 AM
AMEN!
We are the sole hold outs in our neighbourhood. My partner has hoarded several large storage bins of spare bulbs because some year soon, replacements will no longer be available.
We are the sole hold outs in our neighbourhood. My partner has hoarded several large storage bins of spare bulbs because some year soon, replacements will no longer be available.
Always such a treat to come across winter blooming witch hazel. Smells like hand cream!
December 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Always such a treat to come across winter blooming witch hazel. Smells like hand cream!
Lyrics to their anthem:
If I have to make an effort, makes me unaccountably/vaguely uncomfortable or I don't immediately find it easy to understand or remember I don't like it.
NW is riddled with them. Am a middle aged white lady, and if I can manage, anyone can.
If I have to make an effort, makes me unaccountably/vaguely uncomfortable or I don't immediately find it easy to understand or remember I don't like it.
NW is riddled with them. Am a middle aged white lady, and if I can manage, anyone can.
December 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Lyrics to their anthem:
If I have to make an effort, makes me unaccountably/vaguely uncomfortable or I don't immediately find it easy to understand or remember I don't like it.
NW is riddled with them. Am a middle aged white lady, and if I can manage, anyone can.
If I have to make an effort, makes me unaccountably/vaguely uncomfortable or I don't immediately find it easy to understand or remember I don't like it.
NW is riddled with them. Am a middle aged white lady, and if I can manage, anyone can.
I mean, they're still b*tching about təməsew̓txʷ.
I do see that when folk pointed out that if you can pronounce "awesome" you can say the name of the new bridge- at which point they pivoted to "OK, well, why do they have to spell it that way? Why isn't it spelled phonetically? It's too hard."
I do see that when folk pointed out that if you can pronounce "awesome" you can say the name of the new bridge- at which point they pivoted to "OK, well, why do they have to spell it that way? Why isn't it spelled phonetically? It's too hard."
December 9, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I mean, they're still b*tching about təməsew̓txʷ.
I do see that when folk pointed out that if you can pronounce "awesome" you can say the name of the new bridge- at which point they pivoted to "OK, well, why do they have to spell it that way? Why isn't it spelled phonetically? It's too hard."
I do see that when folk pointed out that if you can pronounce "awesome" you can say the name of the new bridge- at which point they pivoted to "OK, well, why do they have to spell it that way? Why isn't it spelled phonetically? It's too hard."
WeRateDogs Top 5 Dogs Of The Week usually does it for me.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:47 AM
WeRateDogs Top 5 Dogs Of The Week usually does it for me.
I don't understand some people's urge to find a particular creator online and tell them they don't like their work. What is the goal there? What is the purpose? Ever heard "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all."? No one asked you, random internet stranger.
December 9, 2025 at 2:11 AM
I don't understand some people's urge to find a particular creator online and tell them they don't like their work. What is the goal there? What is the purpose? Ever heard "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all."? No one asked you, random internet stranger.
Who knew beans with toast posted as an example of comfort food would render random internet strangers completely unable to stop themselves from being just SO weird in her comments.
December 9, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Who knew beans with toast posted as an example of comfort food would render random internet strangers completely unable to stop themselves from being just SO weird in her comments.
Though "keeping people humble" will need to be addressed next annual Cat Job review. That duty needs a bit more attention, it seems.
December 9, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Though "keeping people humble" will need to be addressed next annual Cat Job review. That duty needs a bit more attention, it seems.
He's got Important Cat Business to do and all these people are interfering with it.
December 8, 2025 at 11:34 PM
He's got Important Cat Business to do and all these people are interfering with it.
Asking to be let in. Probably after demanding to be let out 2 minutes before.
December 8, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Asking to be let in. Probably after demanding to be let out 2 minutes before.
I assumed they would be dire after enduring the comments about təməsew̓txʷ when the name was announced. Oof.
December 8, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I assumed they would be dire after enduring the comments about təməsew̓txʷ when the name was announced. Oof.
Oh dearie me, that's grim.
December 8, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Oh dearie me, that's grim.
The person you are replying to is a habitual online scold and appears to look for posts of people enjoying things in order to ruin their good feelings. You are absolutely allowed to enjoy things and share with others.
December 7, 2025 at 2:57 AM
The person you are replying to is a habitual online scold and appears to look for posts of people enjoying things in order to ruin their good feelings. You are absolutely allowed to enjoy things and share with others.
Also, there's a place close to our house that makes a pizza with super thinly sliced candied orange on the top, along with fresh basil and goat cheese and it's delectable.
Also also, pineapple on pizza. I love it. Amazing what you can bait a troll trap with!
Also also, pineapple on pizza. I love it. Amazing what you can bait a troll trap with!
December 6, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Also, there's a place close to our house that makes a pizza with super thinly sliced candied orange on the top, along with fresh basil and goat cheese and it's delectable.
Also also, pineapple on pizza. I love it. Amazing what you can bait a troll trap with!
Also also, pineapple on pizza. I love it. Amazing what you can bait a troll trap with!
Mrs Brady approved!
I am hoping you've seen/heard this old cbc segment already, but if you haven't, it's a treat. We quote her all the time. Biscuit dough. Oh. Ray. Gano. Pizza Pie!
I am hoping you've seen/heard this old cbc segment already, but if you haven't, it's a treat. We quote her all the time. Biscuit dough. Oh. Ray. Gano. Pizza Pie!
1957 clip introduces pizza pie to CBC TV audiences
In this archival clip, Kathy Brady demonstrates how to make an exotic new food: "pizza pie!"
www.cbc.ca
December 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Mrs Brady approved!
I am hoping you've seen/heard this old cbc segment already, but if you haven't, it's a treat. We quote her all the time. Biscuit dough. Oh. Ray. Gano. Pizza Pie!
I am hoping you've seen/heard this old cbc segment already, but if you haven't, it's a treat. We quote her all the time. Biscuit dough. Oh. Ray. Gano. Pizza Pie!
And by "extreme experiencing", I mean experiencing extreme second hand embarrassment. My brain is completely cooked by all the second hand embarrassment it seems.
December 5, 2025 at 7:46 PM
And by "extreme experiencing", I mean experiencing extreme second hand embarrassment. My brain is completely cooked by all the second hand embarrassment it seems.
I have been extreme experiencing second hand embarrassment at the whole cringey fakey-fake award ceremony. Take a step back, adult men and just look at what you are doing. Emperor's New Clothes, but with trophies.
December 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
I have been extreme experiencing second hand embarrassment at the whole cringey fakey-fake award ceremony. Take a step back, adult men and just look at what you are doing. Emperor's New Clothes, but with trophies.
Or as we call it at our house "Towel Season".
December 5, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Or as we call it at our house "Towel Season".