Christa MacArthur
@chmacarthur.bsky.social
#NewWest
Kind of shy. Opinionated and dorky.
Go eat rocks David. I hear diamonds are tasty 💎
Kind of shy. Opinionated and dorky.
Go eat rocks David. I hear diamonds are tasty 💎
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Dehumanizing language precedes dehumanizing policy. Some words became socially unacceptable because they were associated with inhumane practices. Resist them seeping back into the daily lexicon
I worked on a plan for a big restoration of the Arena years ago - maybe 2016 - when I worked for the local heritage architect. It involved restoration of original windows all around the exterior. It would be exciting to see that implemented.
January 12, 2026 at 4:05 AM
I worked on a plan for a big restoration of the Arena years ago - maybe 2016 - when I worked for the local heritage architect. It involved restoration of original windows all around the exterior. It would be exciting to see that implemented.
Mine is zealously anti-AI. Maybe there is a Luddite gene in my family tree.
January 12, 2026 at 4:02 AM
Mine is zealously anti-AI. Maybe there is a Luddite gene in my family tree.
I guess. I just don’t see how acting like a creep can serve anyone’s self interest in the long term. I’ve been in those FB pages in the past. I’ve seen a lot of red flag behaviour there
January 11, 2026 at 7:47 PM
I guess. I just don’t see how acting like a creep can serve anyone’s self interest in the long term. I’ve been in those FB pages in the past. I’ve seen a lot of red flag behaviour there
If anyone can occupy the middle ground, it’s the Liberal Party of Canada. But to help them identify to exact location of the middle, I will join the group of outspoken outraged Canadians calling for a ban
January 11, 2026 at 7:31 PM
If anyone can occupy the middle ground, it’s the Liberal Party of Canada. But to help them identify to exact location of the middle, I will join the group of outspoken outraged Canadians calling for a ban
I’m torn… I want to know the details but I don’t want to wreck my mental peace. My brain fixates on trying to figure out people, but some people don’t behave in rational or honest ways.
January 11, 2026 at 7:26 PM
I’m torn… I want to know the details but I don’t want to wreck my mental peace. My brain fixates on trying to figure out people, but some people don’t behave in rational or honest ways.
I just signed a petition demanding the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Ban X/Twitter in Canada. Join me in signing here: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ba... you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ba...
Ban X/Twitter in Canada
I just signed a petition demanding the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Ban X/Twitter in Canada. Join me in signing here: https://you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ban-x-twitter-in-canada/?source=f...
you.leadnow.ca
January 11, 2026 at 7:21 PM
I just signed a petition demanding the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Ban X/Twitter in Canada. Join me in signing here: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ba... you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ba...
I just read it over the Christmas break. It was both very relatable and at times poetic.
January 11, 2026 at 1:23 AM
I just read it over the Christmas break. It was both very relatable and at times poetic.
Oh! I had this game!
January 9, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Oh! I had this game!
Reposted by Christa MacArthur
Plato’s universal truth:
“The price good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men.”
“The price good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men.”
January 8, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Plato’s universal truth:
“The price good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men.”
“The price good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men.”
Reposted by Christa MacArthur
Gigantic protests in Tehran this evening. Time to focus on Iran. The people are demanding change. (Via @AlinejadMasih)
January 8, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Gigantic protests in Tehran this evening. Time to focus on Iran. The people are demanding change. (Via @AlinejadMasih)
Reposted by Christa MacArthur
The system 1) loads up new homebuyers with costs that should be borne by property tax, and 2) incentivizes the city to force new growth into industrial armpits that lack amenities. New residents get to live in bad places and pay for everybody else’s public swimming pools.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:38 PM
The system 1) loads up new homebuyers with costs that should be borne by property tax, and 2) incentivizes the city to force new growth into industrial armpits that lack amenities. New residents get to live in bad places and pay for everybody else’s public swimming pools.
x.com/alexbozikovi...
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A selfish man who has lived free from consequences is now a president who runs his country selfishly and free from consequences. This is completely predictable.
What do we do about it? There are very few people who have the fortitude to stand up to bullies.
What do we do about it? There are very few people who have the fortitude to stand up to bullies.
January 5, 2026 at 3:38 PM
A selfish man who has lived free from consequences is now a president who runs his country selfishly and free from consequences. This is completely predictable.
What do we do about it? There are very few people who have the fortitude to stand up to bullies.
What do we do about it? There are very few people who have the fortitude to stand up to bullies.
We have two cats. Brothers from the same litter. There is no indication that they enjoy or benefit from one another’s presence. I don’t think single cats are different from single children: absolutely fine except for the needless judgement.
January 4, 2026 at 3:06 AM
We have two cats. Brothers from the same litter. There is no indication that they enjoy or benefit from one another’s presence. I don’t think single cats are different from single children: absolutely fine except for the needless judgement.
Learning to stop doomscrolling and pick up a book / craft / nap / etc
January 4, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Learning to stop doomscrolling and pick up a book / craft / nap / etc
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First they came for Venezuela, but I did nothing, because I am not Venezuelan…
January 3, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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TIL that I should not watch ‘Black Mirror’ when I’m already in a pissy mood about technology bringing out the worst in humanity
January 3, 2026 at 3:45 AM
TIL that I should not watch ‘Black Mirror’ when I’m already in a pissy mood about technology bringing out the worst in humanity
I’d force you to read Ayn Rand as punishment
January 2, 2026 at 9:46 PM
I’d force you to read Ayn Rand as punishment
The current trajectory of AI tech has me seeking alternatives for myself - becoming a monk is looking pretty good
January 2, 2026 at 9:43 PM
The current trajectory of AI tech has me seeking alternatives for myself - becoming a monk is looking pretty good
Even the ladies are doing it!
December 31, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Even the ladies are doing it!
‘wholly silent’ is a funny way to spell ‘persistent defenders’
December 28, 2025 at 3:20 PM
‘wholly silent’ is a funny way to spell ‘persistent defenders’
Planting amaryllis bulbs! Technically I’m late, but I think it will be fine
December 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Planting amaryllis bulbs! Technically I’m late, but I think it will be fine
It looks like Lunenburg
December 25, 2025 at 6:26 PM
It looks like Lunenburg
have these awkward stumps. They are considered to be more safe than full removal which would create a tripping hazard.
I wouldn’t say the response ‘satisfied’ me, but I was impressed with the thorough explanation. The stumps have been there over 5 years though, and personally I find them depressing
I wouldn’t say the response ‘satisfied’ me, but I was impressed with the thorough explanation. The stumps have been there over 5 years though, and personally I find them depressing
December 17, 2025 at 10:50 PM
have these awkward stumps. They are considered to be more safe than full removal which would create a tripping hazard.
I wouldn’t say the response ‘satisfied’ me, but I was impressed with the thorough explanation. The stumps have been there over 5 years though, and personally I find them depressing
I wouldn’t say the response ‘satisfied’ me, but I was impressed with the thorough explanation. The stumps have been there over 5 years though, and personally I find them depressing
I wrote to the city about these no-longer-trees several years ago & got a very detailed response. The street section does not meet current landscape standards allowing for enough soil or hydration. The entire street will be renovated at some point, and the trees will be upgraded. Until then we…
December 17, 2025 at 10:46 PM
I wrote to the city about these no-longer-trees several years ago & got a very detailed response. The street section does not meet current landscape standards allowing for enough soil or hydration. The entire street will be renovated at some point, and the trees will be upgraded. Until then we…