🇨🇦 🏴Wilma
@wfergie.bsky.social
Avid reader. Seawall walker. Retired Law Librarian. Proud Canadian. Elbows Up. Still hoping for an Independent Scotland and the Reunification of Ireland.
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almost had a panic attack today because i got a letter from the SSA in the mail, and my immediate thought was "they're cutting off my benefits"
turns out they are increasing my disability payment by about $40 because our economy is trash
PHEW
turns out they are increasing my disability payment by about $40 because our economy is trash
PHEW
a cartoon of spongebob standing in a cave with a flower in the background
ALT: a cartoon of spongebob standing in a cave with a flower in the background
media.tenor.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
almost had a panic attack today because i got a letter from the SSA in the mail, and my immediate thought was "they're cutting off my benefits"
turns out they are increasing my disability payment by about $40 because our economy is trash
PHEW
turns out they are increasing my disability payment by about $40 because our economy is trash
PHEW
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#OnThisDay in 1863, Annie Jump Cannon, #astronomer, was born in Dover, Delaware.
Known as the “census taker of the sky”, she developed the Harvard Classification System that classifies stars to this day.
#WomenInSTEM #womeninscience #astronomy
@aas.org @wellesley.edu
Photo: Library of Congress
Known as the “census taker of the sky”, she developed the Harvard Classification System that classifies stars to this day.
#WomenInSTEM #womeninscience #astronomy
@aas.org @wellesley.edu
Photo: Library of Congress
December 12, 2025 at 12:53 AM
#OnThisDay in 1863, Annie Jump Cannon, #astronomer, was born in Dover, Delaware.
Known as the “census taker of the sky”, she developed the Harvard Classification System that classifies stars to this day.
#WomenInSTEM #womeninscience #astronomy
@aas.org @wellesley.edu
Photo: Library of Congress
Known as the “census taker of the sky”, she developed the Harvard Classification System that classifies stars to this day.
#WomenInSTEM #womeninscience #astronomy
@aas.org @wellesley.edu
Photo: Library of Congress
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After Marcelo Gomes da Silva was arrested by ICE on his way to volleyball practice in Milford, he made a promise to the men he shared a cell with: He’d be a voice for immigrants unfairly detained.
He's one of Boston Globe Magazine’s Bostonians of the Year.
trib.al/p9Edy6F
He's one of Boston Globe Magazine’s Bostonians of the Year.
trib.al/p9Edy6F
December 12, 2025 at 8:59 PM
After Marcelo Gomes da Silva was arrested by ICE on his way to volleyball practice in Milford, he made a promise to the men he shared a cell with: He’d be a voice for immigrants unfairly detained.
He's one of Boston Globe Magazine’s Bostonians of the Year.
trib.al/p9Edy6F
He's one of Boston Globe Magazine’s Bostonians of the Year.
trib.al/p9Edy6F
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Great to have Masai Ujiri in Ottawa yesterday.
Through his work with Giants of Africa, the UN, and global partners, Masai is helping to strengthen Canada’s partnerships — while empowering and supporting Black communities across Canada.
Through his work with Giants of Africa, the UN, and global partners, Masai is helping to strengthen Canada’s partnerships — while empowering and supporting Black communities across Canada.
December 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Great to have Masai Ujiri in Ottawa yesterday.
Through his work with Giants of Africa, the UN, and global partners, Masai is helping to strengthen Canada’s partnerships — while empowering and supporting Black communities across Canada.
Through his work with Giants of Africa, the UN, and global partners, Masai is helping to strengthen Canada’s partnerships — while empowering and supporting Black communities across Canada.
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Gorgeous winter sun on the Mersey today
December 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Gorgeous winter sun on the Mersey today
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Hook, line and sinker. Brilliantly done.
MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
December 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Hook, line and sinker. Brilliantly done.
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It’s alright #sophiefromromania we’ll go out soon
December 12, 2025 at 6:49 AM
It’s alright #sophiefromromania we’ll go out soon
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A brisk energetic walk before breakfast with #sophiefromromania and the prof
December 12, 2025 at 8:25 AM
A brisk energetic walk before breakfast with #sophiefromromania and the prof
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Leaving aside how lovely this is, President Obama can dance. Unlike the ball sac of orange pus.
I’m so proud of the talented Leo High School Choir and all they are doing to represent the South Side of Chicago!
December 12, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Leaving aside how lovely this is, President Obama can dance. Unlike the ball sac of orange pus.
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The ENB's run of The Nutcracker starts tonight. If you can afford it, take the kids along. It is a magical experience. (And my housemate is in the corps).
Xmas food prep is going well. The pork meatballs are made and in the freezer. The cheese has arrived. Will make party pies tomorrow & will buy charcuterie when I go to the DWP on Thurs. Wing Yip for prawns & gyoza on Mon or Tues. Am on track to be finished with a week to spare. 👍
The ASDA versions are only 53p a packet. If you have a treat addict like Lucy, it might be worth a try.
December 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The ENB's run of The Nutcracker starts tonight. If you can afford it, take the kids along. It is a magical experience. (And my housemate is in the corps).
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Things I have literally zero interest in: Another Avatar movie. #theoneshow
The ENB's run of The Nutcracker starts tonight. If you can afford it, take the kids along. It is a magical experience. (And my housemate is in the corps).
Xmas food prep is going well. The pork meatballs are made and in the freezer. The cheese has arrived. Will make party pies tomorrow & will buy charcuterie when I go to the DWP on Thurs. Wing Yip for prawns & gyoza on Mon or Tues. Am on track to be finished with a week to spare. 👍
December 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Things I have literally zero interest in: Another Avatar movie. #theoneshow
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Fuck YES! And to the fuckers saying it’s political, it’s not. It’s about people having the freedom to be themselves & celebrate who they are. You’re going to be in Seattle during Pride, why did you expect? 🤭🌈🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
December 12, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Fuck YES! And to the fuckers saying it’s political, it’s not. It’s about people having the freedom to be themselves & celebrate who they are. You’re going to be in Seattle during Pride, why did you expect? 🤭🌈🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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I’m so proud of the talented Leo High School Choir and all they are doing to represent the South Side of Chicago!
December 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I’m so proud of the talented Leo High School Choir and all they are doing to represent the South Side of Chicago!
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NATO chief Rutte: "Russia has brought war back to Europe, and we must be prepared for the scale of war our grandparents and great-grandparents endured." 😳
December 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
NATO chief Rutte: "Russia has brought war back to Europe, and we must be prepared for the scale of war our grandparents and great-grandparents endured." 😳
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Hundreds of kids in S Carolina are being quarantined right now because of a measles outbreak.
I don’t have patience for niceties when it comes to this crap, so if you’re an anti-vaxxer, keep your damn kids at home and don’t travel for the holidays.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
I don’t have patience for niceties when it comes to this crap, so if you’re an anti-vaxxer, keep your damn kids at home and don’t travel for the holidays.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
December 11, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Hundreds of kids in S Carolina are being quarantined right now because of a measles outbreak.
I don’t have patience for niceties when it comes to this crap, so if you’re an anti-vaxxer, keep your damn kids at home and don’t travel for the holidays.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
I don’t have patience for niceties when it comes to this crap, so if you’re an anti-vaxxer, keep your damn kids at home and don’t travel for the holidays.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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I would like to be adopted, please 🥹
December 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I would like to be adopted, please 🥹
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And that’s why we’ve stopped reporting GDP and jobs numbers.
Leavitt lies: "Every economic metric does in fact show that the economy is improving"
December 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
And that’s why we’ve stopped reporting GDP and jobs numbers.
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Nixon didn’t go to prison over Watergate, but 48 others were convicted and served time for the scandal - notably, his Attorney General. Attention: Pam Bondi meet John Mitchell.
December 12, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Nixon didn’t go to prison over Watergate, but 48 others were convicted and served time for the scandal - notably, his Attorney General. Attention: Pam Bondi meet John Mitchell.
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Well,this is it - the last of my garden tomatoes until next July.
These are Juliet tomatoes that were picked in mid-to-late November when they were starting to turn pinkish. They fully ripened inside on a windowsill.
#VancouverIsland 🇨🇦
#tomatoes
🌱
These are Juliet tomatoes that were picked in mid-to-late November when they were starting to turn pinkish. They fully ripened inside on a windowsill.
#VancouverIsland 🇨🇦
#tomatoes
🌱
December 12, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Well,this is it - the last of my garden tomatoes until next July.
These are Juliet tomatoes that were picked in mid-to-late November when they were starting to turn pinkish. They fully ripened inside on a windowsill.
#VancouverIsland 🇨🇦
#tomatoes
🌱
These are Juliet tomatoes that were picked in mid-to-late November when they were starting to turn pinkish. They fully ripened inside on a windowsill.
#VancouverIsland 🇨🇦
#tomatoes
🌱
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Mike Johnson will be FURIOUS when we force a vote on extending ACA tax credits.
Good. Let’s get it done:
Good. Let’s get it done:
Tell Congress: Support discharge petition to force vote on ACA tax credits
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
December 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Mike Johnson will be FURIOUS when we force a vote on extending ACA tax credits.
Good. Let’s get it done:
Good. Let’s get it done:
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Everyone needs to listen to Gustav Holst's "The Planets", not for hoity-toity nerd reasons, but because every epic sci-fi movie OST for the past century has been directly lifting shit from this one specific collection of pieces, and you deserve to hear your favourite motif in its native environment.
December 11, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Everyone needs to listen to Gustav Holst's "The Planets", not for hoity-toity nerd reasons, but because every epic sci-fi movie OST for the past century has been directly lifting shit from this one specific collection of pieces, and you deserve to hear your favourite motif in its native environment.
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Got rid of a large number of academic SF magazines from some decades ago. Gift to a sympathetic academic, who can put them to good use. All fits into the plan of unburdening me of too many books.
Yes, you can have too many books.
More to go. Ten boxes ready.
Yes, you can have too many books.
More to go. Ten boxes ready.
December 11, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Got rid of a large number of academic SF magazines from some decades ago. Gift to a sympathetic academic, who can put them to good use. All fits into the plan of unburdening me of too many books.
Yes, you can have too many books.
More to go. Ten boxes ready.
Yes, you can have too many books.
More to go. Ten boxes ready.
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JUST IN: Tesla sales have dropped to a nearly 3-year LOW, despite launching cheaper models of its Model Y and Model 3 cars.
December 11, 2025 at 11:58 PM
JUST IN: Tesla sales have dropped to a nearly 3-year LOW, despite launching cheaper models of its Model Y and Model 3 cars.
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Watching Trump hand over Ukraine to Russia is mind blowing & they aren't even trying to hide it anymore... I think they are underestimating President Zelinskyy
'BIGLY'
'BIGLY'
December 11, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Watching Trump hand over Ukraine to Russia is mind blowing & they aren't even trying to hide it anymore... I think they are underestimating President Zelinskyy
'BIGLY'
'BIGLY'