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Short posts

  • First snow of winter
    First snow of winter so far and it is just a dusting!
  • Provincial Election 2024
    Last Tuesday the Provincial election in Nova Scotia returned the Progressive Conservative government with an increased "super majority" of 43 seats, the NDP went from 6 to 9 seats and […]
  • Long week
    I work away from home. I used to work Fridays at home but that became verboten. I have booked every other Friday as vacation where possible to try to spend […]
  • Shopping
    We braved the Mall and the Costco in the city yesterday – the closest I dare get towards Christmas to be in shops. We got our normal supplies and a […]

Longer posts

  • Road lined with trees. Snow on the side of the road and on the trees, small amount on the road.
    Winter has arrived
    It took some time and we had a very mild fall and early winter but I just looked back on the photos on my phone for the last week and apart from the obligatory puppy pics, it is all weather.… Continue reading Winter has arrived
  • BBC The Archers graphic of wellington boots next to a house with a water butt and plants in terracotta pots in the background.
    The Archers
    Ever heard of The Archers? It is a VERY long running British soap opera (73 years and counting) broadcast in 15 minute episodes six days a week on BBC Radio 4. I started listening as a teenager and have dipped… Continue reading The Archers
  • Graphic for the Prostate Cancer Experience - Six Stories
    Prostate Cancer Panel
    Last week I was part of a panel sharing personal experience of prostate cancer. The video of the webinar has not been shared yet, but in my contribution I gave three pieces of advice: 1) Take care of your mental… Continue reading Prostate Cancer Panel
  • Road and driveways off with trees starting to change colours. Mix of pines, yellows and reds.
    Feeling like fall
    It is starting to feel a lot like autumn or fall around here. The trees have started to change.

Mastodon Posts

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    A cup of tea and a biscuit (cookie) in front of the fire, listening to #TheArchers – some pleasures are timeless.
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    Is "don't get me wrong" one of the most overused phrases in #TheArchers ?
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    Winter has arrivedIt took some time and we had a very mild fall and early winter but I just looked back on the photos on my phone for the last […]
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    Sobering listen for anyone working, studying or caring about post-secondary education in Canada. https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/the-crisis-facing-canada-s-colleges-and-universities-1.7399253#PSE #HigherEd

Bluesky posts

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    A cup of tea and a biscuit (cookie) in front of the fire, listening to #TheArchers – some pleasures are timeless. https://matthewguy.com/sn/2147485335/
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    Is "don't get me wrong" one of the most overused phrases in #TheArchers ?
  • (no title)
    Winter has arrived. It took some time and we had a very mild fall and early winter but I just looked back on the photos on my phone for the […]
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    Sobering listen for anyone working, studying or caring about post-secondary education in Canada. www.cbc.ca/radio/frontb… #PSE #HigherEd https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontb..