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Writer, editor, and graphic / web designer based in Kjipuktuk / Halifax. Currently managing Business Voice magazine for the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. Former Managing Editor of The New Quarterly. Former jaded academic. All views are my own.

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Yes, I got there eventually! Haha. Good rec and totally agree on the demonizing of digital culture to appease the boomers πŸ™πŸ»

12.03.2026 13:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Okay for one full minute there I thought you were talking C.K. and I was VERY confused πŸ˜…

12.03.2026 13:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m glad they did. Not all journalists want to do the kind of reporting @rachelgilmore.bsky.social does but we still MUST have her back for taking the huge risks she takes. We’re all better for it, so having her back is the least we can do.

08.03.2026 18:32 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Seeing pictures of the protest and I'm reminded that you should never cut arts funding 'cause those mfers know how to make good signs.

04.03.2026 16:16 πŸ‘ 89 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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Make it make sense #nspoli

25.02.2026 00:23 πŸ‘ 50 πŸ” 25 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"Twitter is cooking their brains" theory looking pretty strong

06.02.2026 13:15 πŸ‘ 3220 πŸ” 730 πŸ’¬ 75 πŸ“Œ 16

My toddler is sighing and stomping around the apartment, saying, "I need a coffee" over and over again.

It is both cute and offensive.

01.02.2026 14:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Before..?

22.01.2026 04:56 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New data ranks Halifax 3rd worst in Canada for traffic congestion | CBC News The latest traffic index from geolocation company TomTom shows Halifax traffic congestion remains among the worst in Canada, with the city ranking 147th in the world.

In shocking news TomTom finds that Halifax, a city with no real viable alternatives to driving, has a lot of cars on the road.

21.01.2026 11:54 πŸ‘ 46 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 2

Just learned that lyric is "coke fizz" and not "goat piss," but he likes the goldfish line, so we're rolling with it.

21.01.2026 12:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My 2.5 year old has become suddenly obsessed with Sloan. We're rocking down the road singing, "And the joke is / when he awoke his / body was covered in goldfish."

21.01.2026 12:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Listening to the back catalog of @fivefourpod.bsky.social (currently back in the sunshiney days of 2021) and made a rash decision to skip to their latest episode. I'm no lawyer, but there's gotta be someone you can hold liable for that ennui, friends.

(Still listen to the ep, of course.)

21.01.2026 04:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Postmedia Suspends Toronto Sun Parliamentary Bureau Chief After Tweet Applauding ICE Killing MinneapolisΒ Woman Postmedia says Bryan Passifiume’s tweet about ICE killing of Renee Good was β€˜regrettable and insensitive’

NEWS: Postmedia suspends Toronto Sun parliamentary bureau chief after tweet applauding ICE killing of Minneapolis woman

Postmedia says Bryan Passifiume’s tweet about ICE killing of Renee Good was β€˜regrettable and insensitive’

13.01.2026 16:40 πŸ‘ 485 πŸ” 173 πŸ’¬ 79 πŸ“Œ 54

Hard agree on all counts πŸ˜‘

13.01.2026 16:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Carney writes: One of the first actions taken by Canada's new government in March 2025 was to impose additional sanctions on NicolΓ‘s Maduro's brutally oppressive and criminal regime β€” unequivocally condemning his grave breaches of international peace and security, gross and systematic human rights violations, and corruption. Canada has not recognised the illegitimate regime of Maduro since it stole the 2018 election. The Canadian government therefore welcomes the opportunity for freedom, democracy, peace, and prosperity for the Venezuelan people.
Canada has long supported a peaceful, negotiated, and Venezuelan-led transition process that respects the democratic will of the Venezuelan people. In keeping with our long-standing commitment to upholding the rule of law, sovereignty, and human rights, Canada calls on all parties to respect international law. We stand by the Venezuelan people's sovereign right to decide and build their own future in a peaceful and democratic society.
Canada attaches great importance to resolution of crises through multilateral engagement and is in close contact with international partners about ongoing developments. We are first and foremost ready to assist Canadians through our consular officials and our embassy in BogotΓ‘, Colombia, and will continue to support Venezuelan refugees.

Carney writes: One of the first actions taken by Canada's new government in March 2025 was to impose additional sanctions on NicolΓ‘s Maduro's brutally oppressive and criminal regime β€” unequivocally condemning his grave breaches of international peace and security, gross and systematic human rights violations, and corruption. Canada has not recognised the illegitimate regime of Maduro since it stole the 2018 election. The Canadian government therefore welcomes the opportunity for freedom, democracy, peace, and prosperity for the Venezuelan people. Canada has long supported a peaceful, negotiated, and Venezuelan-led transition process that respects the democratic will of the Venezuelan people. In keeping with our long-standing commitment to upholding the rule of law, sovereignty, and human rights, Canada calls on all parties to respect international law. We stand by the Venezuelan people's sovereign right to decide and build their own future in a peaceful and democratic society. Canada attaches great importance to resolution of crises through multilateral engagement and is in close contact with international partners about ongoing developments. We are first and foremost ready to assist Canadians through our consular officials and our embassy in BogotΓ‘, Colombia, and will continue to support Venezuelan refugees.

I feel the prime minister of Canada is gaslighting me. Doesn’t even mention the thing that just happened in Venezuela. He’s just all smiles. Is that normal, for Canadians

04.01.2026 02:03 πŸ‘ 473 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 28 πŸ“Œ 2

My pleasure! I also take any opportunity to reference that cute lil girl in the Old El Paso commercial πŸ˜…

31.12.2025 16:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

why not both? πŸ’πŸ»β€β™€οΈ

31.12.2025 15:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

merry christmas do something nice for yourself and watch the best christmas movie of all time

25.12.2025 20:38 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I'd watch that βœ…

21.12.2025 15:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What a smooth pan 😍

19.12.2025 12:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Fuck

18.12.2025 18:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That is achingly adorable. What is it about Ben Folds Five that brings out the wholesome in our collective spirit?

18.12.2025 15:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Whatever and Ever Amen

open.spotify.com/album/7ggEMm...

18.12.2025 15:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

A reminder in case you need it today:
Ben Folds Five

18.12.2025 15:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

My favourite brand of "come back to Twitter" post is the one that poses it as a moral imperative. Buddy, I'm on social media to make jokes and experience mental illness in public. This isn't about the greater good, it's about the best place to have a manic episode.

15.12.2025 19:59 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
Extract from Rob Reiner's Wikipedia 

Filmography 
1986 - Stand By zme
1987 - The Princess Bride
1989 - When Harry Met Sally
1990 - Misery
1992 - A Few Good Men

Extract from Rob Reiner's Wikipedia Filmography 1986 - Stand By zme 1987 - The Princess Bride 1989 - When Harry Met Sally 1990 - Misery 1992 - A Few Good Men

Rob Reiner: I'm going to make a coming of age drama, a fantasy adventure story, a romantic comedy, a psychological horror and then a courtroom drama.

Us: Across your entire career?

Reiner: In a 6 year period.

Us: That sounds-

Reiner: -Each one will be arguably the best movie in that genre.

15.12.2025 08:04 πŸ‘ 13179 πŸ” 3558 πŸ’¬ 129 πŸ“Œ 237
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On Tarantino "Let’s not have everything build up to a big misery"

Forgive me for helping prolong this discourse. On Tarantino:
willsloan.substack.com/p/on-tarantino

12.12.2025 23:11 πŸ‘ 70 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 1

In what world, Outlook, would I ever hit reply and want to email _myself_ 😱

12.12.2025 14:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Like coals in the fire ♨️

04.12.2025 11:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Cartoon of a person stumbling out of a time machine and saying to another person:
"I went back to warn them, but they already knew and didn't seem to care.”

Cartoon of a person stumbling out of a time machine and saying to another person: "I went back to warn them, but they already knew and didn't seem to care.”

ha yeah

02.12.2025 23:29 πŸ‘ 1241 πŸ” 340 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 10