DEpp
@ephemerald.bsky.social
Retired. Love cats, birds, nature, cooking, good writing. Community gardener. Formerly Dieppe on Xitter.
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DEpp
@ephemerald.bsky.social
· Nov 21
After about a week of being here, I should introduce myself: a resident of Vancouver, birder, and retired a couple years ago.
My profile pic is my (late) sweet Bamboo. I can no longer have a cat, so I enjoy the ones I know or meet here immensely! Not overly political, but very interested.
My profile pic is my (late) sweet Bamboo. I can no longer have a cat, so I enjoy the ones I know or meet here immensely! Not overly political, but very interested.
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January 19, 2026 at 1:21 AM
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". . . but we had boats landing there, also."
Who is this 'we' that Trump is talking about that 'had boats landing there"? and how long ago was that? Hundreds of years ago?
It's insane that so many people think his word is the gospel.
Who is this 'we' that Trump is talking about that 'had boats landing there"? and how long ago was that? Hundreds of years ago?
It's insane that so many people think his word is the gospel.
Donald Trump genuinely lives in a different reality. He is also maniacally, unhealthily obsessive about the Nobel Prize.
It's no longer enough that we simply remove #Trump from office. He needs to be prosecuted and locked up for the rest of his life as punishment for this never-ending crime spree.
It's no longer enough that we simply remove #Trump from office. He needs to be prosecuted and locked up for the rest of his life as punishment for this never-ending crime spree.
January 20, 2026 at 3:17 AM
". . . but we had boats landing there, also."
Who is this 'we' that Trump is talking about that 'had boats landing there"? and how long ago was that? Hundreds of years ago?
It's insane that so many people think his word is the gospel.
Who is this 'we' that Trump is talking about that 'had boats landing there"? and how long ago was that? Hundreds of years ago?
It's insane that so many people think his word is the gospel.
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Carney better not pay that
January 18, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Carney better not pay that
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New alliances will be formed and Canada will play a central part in that. I don't know if the US will ever recover from this. Not without drastically changing the political system and getting rid of the Electoral College and the massive influence of big money on politics.
January 17, 2026 at 11:53 PM
New alliances will be formed and Canada will play a central part in that. I don't know if the US will ever recover from this. Not without drastically changing the political system and getting rid of the Electoral College and the massive influence of big money on politics.
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I found this very interesting perspective thread on FB.
January 17, 2026 at 4:26 AM
I found this very interesting perspective thread on FB.
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"they're going after murderers." Have they caught anyone who's a murderer? If so, we're talking some infinitesimal decimal point.
January 16, 2026 at 4:22 PM
"they're going after murderers." Have they caught anyone who's a murderer? If so, we're talking some infinitesimal decimal point.
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Vibes are bleak. Try to take a deep breath, and then find something (small or big) that you can do to help someone who needs it
January 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Vibes are bleak. Try to take a deep breath, and then find something (small or big) that you can do to help someone who needs it
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There’s a bitter irony in these headlines.
January 11, 2026 at 1:58 PM
There’s a bitter irony in these headlines.
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DON'T FORGET ‼️
January 10, 2026 at 2:32 AM
DON'T FORGET ‼️
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This is absolutely what happened.
He didn't shoot her in the head at point blank range because he felt like he was in danger. He shot her in the head at point blank range because he was furious that she wasn't afraid of him. He shot her in the head at point blank range because he felt emasculated.
January 10, 2026 at 1:03 PM
This is absolutely what happened.
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Reminder - the record heatwaves, record fires, record floods are all happening in the 'safe' degrees of climate change. We are on track to double where we are now.
There is no time to waste. #ActOnClimate
#climate #energy #renewables
There is no time to waste. #ActOnClimate
#climate #energy #renewables
January 9, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Reminder - the record heatwaves, record fires, record floods are all happening in the 'safe' degrees of climate change. We are on track to double where we are now.
There is no time to waste. #ActOnClimate
#climate #energy #renewables
There is no time to waste. #ActOnClimate
#climate #energy #renewables
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The first time Charlie Chaplin spoke onscreen, he implored the people of the world to resist the rising tide of fascism.
Nearly 90 years later, it remains a timely message.
Nearly 90 years later, it remains a timely message.
January 8, 2026 at 9:05 PM
The first time Charlie Chaplin spoke onscreen, he implored the people of the world to resist the rising tide of fascism.
Nearly 90 years later, it remains a timely message.
Nearly 90 years later, it remains a timely message.
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Bluesky community! This is my official NYC mayor account. I’ll be posting updates on what’s happening at City Hall and how we’re delivering for New Yorkers. It’s great to be here.
January 8, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Bluesky community! This is my official NYC mayor account. I’ll be posting updates on what’s happening at City Hall and how we’re delivering for New Yorkers. It’s great to be here.
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BREAKING: ICE shooter identified as Jonathan Ross. www.startribune.com/ice-agent-wh...
Star Tribune identifies ICE agent who fatally shot woman in Minneapolis
Jonathan Ross was dragged in a separate incident last year by a fleeing driver, according to court records.
www.startribune.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:12 PM
BREAKING: ICE shooter identified as Jonathan Ross. www.startribune.com/ice-agent-wh...
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Arrest Pam Bondi for contempt and fine her 5k per day until the files are released as per agreed.
January 6, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Arrest Pam Bondi for contempt and fine her 5k per day until the files are released as per agreed.
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Why does Trump believe the US 'needs' Greenland for security reason? Probably so he can invade Canada and interfere with any resistance or opposition from Europe.
Can Denmark remove US military from its Greenland military base? I hope they're thinking about it. Hard.
bbc.com/news/article...
Can Denmark remove US military from its Greenland military base? I hope they're thinking about it. Hard.
bbc.com/news/article...
US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military - White House
In a statement, the White House told the BBC that Trump had made clear that acquiring Greenland was a "national security priority".
bbc.com
January 6, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Why does Trump believe the US 'needs' Greenland for security reason? Probably so he can invade Canada and interfere with any resistance or opposition from Europe.
Can Denmark remove US military from its Greenland military base? I hope they're thinking about it. Hard.
bbc.com/news/article...
Can Denmark remove US military from its Greenland military base? I hope they're thinking about it. Hard.
bbc.com/news/article...
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Quiet, graphic, and completely still.
This Blue Clipper paused just long enough for shape and color to take over, with the background gently muted to keep the focus on form.
If this kind of quiet detail resonates, share.
#MacroPhotography #ButterflyPavilion #VisualStorytelling #ScottKissPhoto
This Blue Clipper paused just long enough for shape and color to take over, with the background gently muted to keep the focus on form.
If this kind of quiet detail resonates, share.
#MacroPhotography #ButterflyPavilion #VisualStorytelling #ScottKissPhoto
January 6, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Quiet, graphic, and completely still.
This Blue Clipper paused just long enough for shape and color to take over, with the background gently muted to keep the focus on form.
If this kind of quiet detail resonates, share.
#MacroPhotography #ButterflyPavilion #VisualStorytelling #ScottKissPhoto
This Blue Clipper paused just long enough for shape and color to take over, with the background gently muted to keep the focus on form.
If this kind of quiet detail resonates, share.
#MacroPhotography #ButterflyPavilion #VisualStorytelling #ScottKissPhoto
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What do these companies have in common?
-Cigna
-Comcast
-General Mills
-Allstate
-Marriott
-Hilton
-Walmart
-Amazon
-Microsoft
-Meta
All promised after January 6, 2021 to stop funding lawmakers who tried to overturn the 2020 election.
And all have broken that promise.
-Cigna
-Comcast
-General Mills
-Allstate
-Marriott
-Hilton
-Walmart
-Amazon
-Microsoft
-Meta
All promised after January 6, 2021 to stop funding lawmakers who tried to overturn the 2020 election.
And all have broken that promise.
January 6, 2026 at 5:15 PM
What do these companies have in common?
-Cigna
-Comcast
-General Mills
-Allstate
-Marriott
-Hilton
-Walmart
-Amazon
-Microsoft
-Meta
All promised after January 6, 2021 to stop funding lawmakers who tried to overturn the 2020 election.
And all have broken that promise.
-Cigna
-Comcast
-General Mills
-Allstate
-Marriott
-Hilton
-Walmart
-Amazon
-Microsoft
-Meta
All promised after January 6, 2021 to stop funding lawmakers who tried to overturn the 2020 election.
And all have broken that promise.
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www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/politics-gov...
Abortions will remain legal in Wyoming.
State’s supreme court ruled Jan. 6 that two near-total abortion bans are unconstitutional.
“A woman has a fundamental right to make her own health care decisions, including the decision to have an abortion…
Abortions will remain legal in Wyoming.
State’s supreme court ruled Jan. 6 that two near-total abortion bans are unconstitutional.
“A woman has a fundamental right to make her own health care decisions, including the decision to have an abortion…
Wyoming Supreme Court protects abortion access
The state’s highest court ruled that two near-total state abortion bans violate the constitution.
www.wyomingpublicmedia.org
January 6, 2026 at 5:42 PM
www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/politics-gov...
Abortions will remain legal in Wyoming.
State’s supreme court ruled Jan. 6 that two near-total abortion bans are unconstitutional.
“A woman has a fundamental right to make her own health care decisions, including the decision to have an abortion…
Abortions will remain legal in Wyoming.
State’s supreme court ruled Jan. 6 that two near-total abortion bans are unconstitutional.
“A woman has a fundamental right to make her own health care decisions, including the decision to have an abortion…
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The weirdest thing about Americans is how many of them think their laws apply to every person in the world.
But they're certain other countries' laws don't apply to them.
But they're certain other countries' laws don't apply to them.
January 5, 2026 at 4:02 AM
The weirdest thing about Americans is how many of them think their laws apply to every person in the world.
But they're certain other countries' laws don't apply to them.
But they're certain other countries' laws don't apply to them.
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The wealthy are always so GD worried some poor people are gonna commit some small time fraud. Meanwhile, big corporations are committing HUGE afraid. Just look at defense contractors.
Why? Because we have all been taught to see the wealthy as virtuous and to see the poor as lazy and unworthy.
Why? Because we have all been taught to see the wealthy as virtuous and to see the poor as lazy and unworthy.
January 4, 2026 at 11:48 PM
The wealthy are always so GD worried some poor people are gonna commit some small time fraud. Meanwhile, big corporations are committing HUGE afraid. Just look at defense contractors.
Why? Because we have all been taught to see the wealthy as virtuous and to see the poor as lazy and unworthy.
Why? Because we have all been taught to see the wealthy as virtuous and to see the poor as lazy and unworthy.
A light-hearted topic: here in Vancouver, sunrise was one minute earlier today than it was yesterday. Sunset was getting later as of mid-December. Now the days will seem to get much longer and lighter sooner. Spring will be here soon. Flowers are already blooming here.
January 4, 2026 at 10:17 PM
A light-hearted topic: here in Vancouver, sunrise was one minute earlier today than it was yesterday. Sunset was getting later as of mid-December. Now the days will seem to get much longer and lighter sooner. Spring will be here soon. Flowers are already blooming here.