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Steven DeWitt

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Translator by day, baritone chorister/soloist by night (@HalifaxCamerata.org, Borealis). Ubuntu user. Enjoy walking, following international affairs, waiting on cats paw & foot. Dartmouth NS πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦. EN/FR/ES. Learning: RU/IS/🀟

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Je me doutais bien que tu serais lΓ  pour moi. πŸ™ Merci Γ©normΓ©ment pour ces pistes!

21.02.2026 18:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

J'ai passΓ© ces derniers jours Γ  dΓ©couvrir plusieurs artistes francophones. Mon coup de coeur sera Coeur de Pirate mais j'ai aussi hΓ’te d'Γ©couter le nouvel album des Louanges qui sortirait dans quelques semaines. D'autres suggestions sont les bienvenues! #musique #quΓ©bec #france #synthpop

21.02.2026 15:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

I just read the last page of Death of a Red Heroine by Qiu Xiaolong. What a gripping crime story full also of fascinating insights into life and the structure of society in 1990s China. I'm looking forward to reading the next in the Inspector Chen series. #booksky

09.02.2026 01:35 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Sorry for the extra spaces in the last post, I'm recovering from a stroke. How long am I allowed to use that excuse?

17.01.2026 18:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

"It is imperative that, in order to protect Global Peace and Security, strong measures be taken so that this perilous situation end quickly.”

This sentence gives him away if nothing else does. He would never be able to describe the subjunctive mode, let alone use it in a sentence. #grammar

17.01.2026 18:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I called my cat a hot cross bun (for cooking in front of the fireplace for so long) and then realized: I haven't seen a hot cross bun in years. My mom used to buy them periodically as a treat but that was many years ago -- they must have drifted out of style here.

20.12.2025 18:41 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I've been quiet but working hard. I'm now taking bigger steps when walking and can even take a few steps without the cane; and I'm now able to write very slowly, use a fork or spoon, and floss my teeth. Long way to go still, but some small victories. It's been almost 5 months. #strokesurvivor

29.11.2025 02:49 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

When I go out with ankle brace, knee brace and arm sling on, so many people ask me what happened, and I always sense disappointment when I tell them it was a stroke. I think I'll start saying it was from roof hopping.

19.09.2025 19:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I don't get this. Is the l pronounced in some regions? Even according to m-w.com the l is not pronounced.

01.09.2025 14:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve been quiet on here but I have an excuse: I had a #stroke! Now at home and busy with #rehab, but I’m also back online (and it’s a lifeline for me especially now…).

29.07.2025 13:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

After accidentally activating our living room Alexa umpteen times when all I meant to do was talk ABOUT her, I now refer to her in the third person as "Dingbat" and find that oddly satisfying.

23.06.2025 16:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

For the first time I can recall in this century, a car passed me last night blasting Starship's "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" with the windows down. If that song is "retro cool" now I am concerned

04.06.2025 10:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My dad used to actually say, Wait til you're in your 80s, a year goes by in a month.

29.05.2025 23:06 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I bought a 3-pack of cucumbers a couple of weeks ago and just today finished the last one before they could go bad. I feel like I deserve a sticker or something!

29.05.2025 15:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm so fortunate to get to make music with these amazing people!

26.05.2025 18:55 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Weather Network app screenshot erroneously indicating a wind chill factor of -97 during one hour today

Weather Network app screenshot erroneously indicating a wind chill factor of -97 during one hour today

Do not leave the house between 1 and 2 today without a jacket!

24.05.2025 10:20 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

REM! I am not one to obsess about the past but it felt good to languish in it for a bit.

18.05.2025 15:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Honte Γ  Netanyahu, tout son gouvernement et ceux qui le soutiennent pour le gΓ©nocide sadique des Gazaouis. La phase actuelle d'Γ©limination ethnique ne sera jamais pardonnΓ©e pour tous ceux qui y ont participΓ©.

18.05.2025 14:55 πŸ‘ 483 πŸ” 165 πŸ’¬ 25 πŸ“Œ 8

As a clue into my personality this would have been my dream job had my life matched this time period. So very interesting.

18.05.2025 14:14 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I feel blessed by the universe to have grown up during the late 70s & early 80s and been shaped by so much amazing music. Today's backdrop to morning coffee is The Fixx's Reach the Beach LP.

18.05.2025 13:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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La ville de Paris inaugure un mΓ©morial aux victimes homosexuelles de la dΓ©portation Γ€ l'occasion de la JournΓ©e mondiale contre l'homophobie, la transphobie et la biphobie, la ville de Paris a inaugurΓ©, samedi, un mΓ©morial en hommage aux victimes homosexuelles de la dΓ©portation et aux...

www.france24.com/fr/info-en-c...

18.05.2025 11:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm willing to bet a dollar that even the most cold hearted among us has replied "thank you" when ChatGPT totally answered the question

17.05.2025 01:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

For the record, I will continue limiting myself to the $29 earbuds until my compulsion to run them through the laundry abates.

17.05.2025 00:34 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The wonderful words one learns reading the daily news in another language: β€œpapable” (in Spanish; β€œpapabile” in Italian) = suitable to be considered for the position of pope.

22.04.2025 10:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Event poster featuring an image of a child running with wings attached as if to take off. Event information: Halifax Camerata Singers, All Nations Church, Halifax, Saturday May 24, 7 p.m.

Event poster featuring an image of a child running with wings attached as if to take off. Event information: Halifax Camerata Singers, All Nations Church, Halifax, Saturday May 24, 7 p.m.

Oh MY, we are excited about our upcoming "Exhale" concert on May 24 - to say we've been holding our breath since "Inhale" last fall is only exaggerating a little. πŸ™ƒAnd we're partnering with our friends at Choirs for Change to make that weekend a double header for those interested: /2 🧡

17.04.2025 19:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Definitely feels like spring seeing the 2nd cruise ship of the season already. (I am not referring to the ferry also pictured. πŸ›₯️) #Halifax

15.04.2025 15:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Science, Cooperation, and Winter Uniforms: The Role of South American Militaries in Antarctica CSIS Americas Program Senior Associate Wilder Alejandro Sanchez lays out activity by South American militaries in the Antarctic and stresses the need for larger participation of regional actors in…

"While the Antarctic Treaty has been quite successful at keeping Antarctica demilitarized, the continent will become a hot spot of tensions in the near future," warns CSIS Americas Program expert Wilder Alejandro SΓ‘nchez.

Read the full piece:

27.03.2025 15:03 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I do believe that's the technical term for it!

22.03.2025 01:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Friends, please stop starting your posts with "BREAKING:" just to make them look more important. In this chaotic time all it does is create more stress for people you care about.

21.03.2025 01:07 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"La nouvelle Berline Tesla, avec auto-expulsion arrière." Désolé c'est le meilleur que cet anglo peut faire

16.03.2025 14:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0