Catherine in Chester
@chestercat.bsky.social
Nova Scotia. I think I see some familiar faces here...still preoccupied with Springsteen, life, the universe and everything. Feminism. Health both public and reproductive. Covid ain't over.
Reposted by Catherine in Chester
apropos Bruce Springsteen's tour announcement, may I once again share my list of his 10 best original protest songs (before you ask me why Edwin Starr's "War" isn't here): www.salon.com/2026/02/10/b...
Bruce Springsteen’s protest songs still hit where it hurts
Springsteen has repeatedly turned moments of violence and injustice into songs that demand moral reckoning.
www.salon.com
February 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM
apropos Bruce Springsteen's tour announcement, may I once again share my list of his 10 best original protest songs (before you ask me why Edwin Starr's "War" isn't here): www.salon.com/2026/02/10/b...
Reposted by Catherine in Chester
WOMENS HOCKEY GOLD MEDAL GAME IS THURSDAY AGAINST USA
a woman wearing a white bracelet and rings holds her head in her hands
Alt: a woman wearing a white bracelet and rings holds her hands to her temples while exhaling as if she's a bundle of nerves because THIS IS VERY STRESSFUL
media.tenor.com
February 16, 2026 at 10:27 PM
WOMENS HOCKEY GOLD MEDAL GAME IS THURSDAY AGAINST USA
Evergreen wish
It's very sweet to protect each other.
A well-fitted mask can keep others safe from many airborne illnesses including Covid, flu, RSV, strep, measles, and tuberculosis.
A well-fitted mask can keep others safe from many airborne illnesses including Covid, flu, RSV, strep, measles, and tuberculosis.
February 14, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Evergreen wish
This is heartbreaking to read.
The audience team compiled a chronological list of all the pedestrian fatalities with photos and details: signalhfx.ca/halifax-vict...
The 23 victims of fatal pedestrian collisions in Halifax
signalhfx.ca
February 13, 2026 at 6:58 PM
This is heartbreaking to read.
If you have never taken this workshop you are missing out, it was so good.
Rates of harassment are up, hate crimes are up, general incivility seems to be the norm these days. There's a general sense that "Things suck but we're powerless to do anything about it."
Not true, babes! Let me teach you community care!
Register: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Not true, babes! Let me teach you community care!
Register: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
February 13, 2026 at 6:06 PM
If you have never taken this workshop you are missing out, it was so good.
@richardlevangie.bsky.social interesting item on liming rivers in this one ICYMI
I reported extensively on the Portapique murders; Here’s what Tumbler Ridge can learn from them
I reported extensively on the Portapique murders; Here's what Tumbler Ridge can learn from them - Halifax Examiner
The most important thing that can be done in Tumbler Ridge is to provide for the living.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
February 13, 2026 at 3:29 PM
@richardlevangie.bsky.social interesting item on liming rivers in this one ICYMI
This is just so adorable.
February 13, 2026 at 2:12 PM
This is just so adorable.
Reminder for @royalflusher.bsky.social
Lorne Greene was many things through his life. He was an inventor, an acting teacher, a celebrated broadcaster, a singer and, of course, a great actor.
He may have been most famous as Ben Cartwright on Bonanza, but he was so much more than that.
This is his story.
🧵 1/12
He may have been most famous as Ben Cartwright on Bonanza, but he was so much more than that.
This is his story.
🧵 1/12
February 12, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Reminder for @royalflusher.bsky.social
Reposted by Catherine in Chester
Lorne Greene was many things through his life. He was an inventor, an acting teacher, a celebrated broadcaster, a singer and, of course, a great actor.
He may have been most famous as Ben Cartwright on Bonanza, but he was so much more than that.
This is his story.
🧵 1/12
He may have been most famous as Ben Cartwright on Bonanza, but he was so much more than that.
This is his story.
🧵 1/12
February 12, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Lorne Greene was many things through his life. He was an inventor, an acting teacher, a celebrated broadcaster, a singer and, of course, a great actor.
He may have been most famous as Ben Cartwright on Bonanza, but he was so much more than that.
This is his story.
🧵 1/12
He may have been most famous as Ben Cartwright on Bonanza, but he was so much more than that.
This is his story.
🧵 1/12
Introduce yourself with the name your parents almost gave you....
Before I was born, my mother wanted to call me Michael Christopher, my father objected saying it sounded too Catholic. Mum said, "Fine, she is going to be a girl"
Before I was born, my mother wanted to call me Michael Christopher, my father objected saying it sounded too Catholic. Mum said, "Fine, she is going to be a girl"
Introduce yourself with the name your parents almost gave you:
Olivia
My mom wanted to name me Olivia and my Nana said it wasn’t a “real name” and if she chose it, Nana would kidnap me lol so they went with Nana’s choice of Amanda.
Olivia
My mom wanted to name me Olivia and my Nana said it wasn’t a “real name” and if she chose it, Nana would kidnap me lol so they went with Nana’s choice of Amanda.
Introduce yourself with the name your parents almost gave you:
Rory
My dad loved it for a boy. Mom hated it. 😆 I think it would be cool for any gender.
Rory
My dad loved it for a boy. Mom hated it. 😆 I think it would be cool for any gender.
February 12, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Introduce yourself with the name your parents almost gave you....
Before I was born, my mother wanted to call me Michael Christopher, my father objected saying it sounded too Catholic. Mum said, "Fine, she is going to be a girl"
Before I was born, my mother wanted to call me Michael Christopher, my father objected saying it sounded too Catholic. Mum said, "Fine, she is going to be a girl"
What he says
Just because it's going to be important over the coming days.. I stand with the trans community, especially trans youth. Some of the strongest, most vibrant and amazing people I know are trans and we cannot allow the news cycle to ever take that away.
Guns kill people, gender identity doesn't.
Guns kill people, gender identity doesn't.
February 11, 2026 at 10:40 PM
What he says
What the heck, @royalflusher.bsky.social is this your invention?
February 11, 2026 at 12:57 AM
What the heck, @royalflusher.bsky.social is this your invention?
Love to see this.
Liberal MP Bruce Fanjoy from the Ottawa-area riding or Carleton is breaking ranks with the Carney government on its Return to Office policy for public servants:
“There is little to no evidence that a one-size-fits-all RTO policy will improve productivity or service to Canadians”
“There is little to no evidence that a one-size-fits-all RTO policy will improve productivity or service to Canadians”
February 10, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Love to see this.
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work ...
"Thanks for your time"
"Thanks for your time"
Without naming you job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
“Are there any other possible fathers for this child?”
“Are there any other possible fathers for this child?”
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
"It depends."
"It depends."
February 8, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work ...
"Thanks for your time"
"Thanks for your time"
Reposted by Catherine in Chester
hey cbc why the fuck are you putting jd vance on my tv during the hockey game? you don’t … need to do that. and if you feel so compelled why aren’t you saying what a piece of shit he is? this is fucking embarrassing.
February 7, 2026 at 5:43 PM
hey cbc why the fuck are you putting jd vance on my tv during the hockey game? you don’t … need to do that. and if you feel so compelled why aren’t you saying what a piece of shit he is? this is fucking embarrassing.
We are at the stage of Olympic watching in this house, where we are choosing to watch this option. #olympics2026
February 7, 2026 at 3:49 PM
We are at the stage of Olympic watching in this house, where we are choosing to watch this option. #olympics2026
So I am watching the #Olympic2026 opening ceremonies on replay, thanks to CBC Gem... and the Ukrainian athlete entrance made me cry. So also did Venuzeula, (and in CBC's coverage we got to hear the boos for that American VP) i also cried at the new Tim Hortons ad
February 7, 2026 at 5:19 AM
So I am watching the #Olympic2026 opening ceremonies on replay, thanks to CBC Gem... and the Ukrainian athlete entrance made me cry. So also did Venuzeula, (and in CBC's coverage we got to hear the boos for that American VP) i also cried at the new Tim Hortons ad
Reposted by Catherine in Chester
Oooh this is an excellent thread.
I'm catching up on newsletters and in the one I'm reading now, the author says that they recently experienced a difficulty in finding stamina for dealing with trouble, and that this was the first time that had happened. I feel like I've been hearing that a lot lately.
February 6, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Oooh this is an excellent thread.
"Police said the illegal facility contained "pathogen-labeled containers" with labels that included dengue fever, HIV, and malaria"
haha excuse me what the fuck
haha excuse me what the fuck
Bio lab found in Las Vegas is similar to scene discovered in California, raising questions from officials
Officials in Reedley, California said they had tried to warn federal authorities about the possibility of similar labs after one was found there in 2023.
www.cbsnews.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:34 PM
In case any if my pocket friends who feel the same way about the food professor as I do, missed this one.
Here is my latest. Sylvain Charlebois, Canada's beloved commentator on the food industry, thinks that not giving us access to raw milk is communism.
noraloreto.substack.com/p/canadas-fo...
noraloreto.substack.com/p/canadas-fo...
Canada's Food Professor wants you to buy raw milk
Sylvain Charlebois drops his mask on far-right podcast
noraloreto.substack.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:28 PM
In case any if my pocket friends who feel the same way about the food professor as I do, missed this one.
Continuing to take pictures of myself in airports wearing my N95 from @canadastrong.bsky.social i particularly like how it complements my vest.
I have seen one mask so far at Billy Bishop and that gentleman was a security staff member who soundedd like he was coughing up a lung.
I have seen one mask so far at Billy Bishop and that gentleman was a security staff member who soundedd like he was coughing up a lung.
February 5, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Continuing to take pictures of myself in airports wearing my N95 from @canadastrong.bsky.social i particularly like how it complements my vest.
I have seen one mask so far at Billy Bishop and that gentleman was a security staff member who soundedd like he was coughing up a lung.
I have seen one mask so far at Billy Bishop and that gentleman was a security staff member who soundedd like he was coughing up a lung.
Totally this.
Tomorrow there will be a bunch of people upset because school is canceled yet again. At some point we’ll direct that anger at Provinces House. Don’t want school cancellations? Insist that we invest in prov infrastructure that makes it safe to travel specifically tailored to our own climate.
February 2, 2026 at 4:32 AM
Totally this.
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Canada is in mourning for a beloved icon.
Catherine O'Hara was such an incredible performer, and over my lifetime - from SCTV to Schitt's Creek, to Christopher Guest films, to... everything (!) - she's brought so much good into my life. We were so lucky to have her.
Absolutely heartbroken. 😭
Catherine O'Hara was such an incredible performer, and over my lifetime - from SCTV to Schitt's Creek, to Christopher Guest films, to... everything (!) - she's brought so much good into my life. We were so lucky to have her.
Absolutely heartbroken. 😭
a woman in a black and white polka dot shirt says someone slap me .
Alt: GIF of Catherine O'Hara from the TV series Schitt's Creek. Her character, Moira Rose, looks perplexed. She turns her head while saying, "Someone slap me, I appear to be in a waking nightmare."
media.tenor.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Canada is in mourning for a beloved icon.
Catherine O'Hara was such an incredible performer, and over my lifetime - from SCTV to Schitt's Creek, to Christopher Guest films, to... everything (!) - she's brought so much good into my life. We were so lucky to have her.
Absolutely heartbroken. 😭
Catherine O'Hara was such an incredible performer, and over my lifetime - from SCTV to Schitt's Creek, to Christopher Guest films, to... everything (!) - she's brought so much good into my life. We were so lucky to have her.
Absolutely heartbroken. 😭