Erin Pepler
@erinpepler.bsky.social
Freelance writer, book nerd, interested and sometimes interesting. Toronto gone suburbs. Author of Send Me Into The Woods Alone: Essays on Motherhood.
Looking at all of the AI slop creeping into my feeds/life, I genuinely can't believe this is a thing people use by choice and are excited about. Feeling particularly discouraged today. Are we doomed? #fuckAI #bringbackcriticalthinking #please #boycottChatGPT
February 10, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Looking at all of the AI slop creeping into my feeds/life, I genuinely can't believe this is a thing people use by choice and are excited about. Feeling particularly discouraged today. Are we doomed? #fuckAI #bringbackcriticalthinking #please #boycottChatGPT
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The roof was never an issue beyond a useful pretext for Ford to help his developer pals
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Liberal MPP urges province to reopen Ontario Science Centre as roof withstands record snow | CBC News
A Liberal MPP is calling on the Doug Ford government to reopen the Ontario Science Centre at its current location given that its roof appears to be in no danger of collapsing following record amounts ...
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January 29, 2026 at 1:44 AM
The roof was never an issue beyond a useful pretext for Ford to help his developer pals
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Ontario parents: please read and share and ACT! #halton #toronto #onted #hamont #burlon #education #trusteesmatter #ontarioeducators #oakville #milton #peel
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For Sharing: PROTECT THE ROLE OF SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES IN ONTARIO
PROTECT THE ROLE OF SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES IN ONTARIO Ontario’s education minister, Paul Calandra, is inclined to eliminate the role of school board trustee, asserting that he could get rid of this el...
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January 29, 2026 at 3:55 AM
Ontario parents: please read and share and ACT! #halton #toronto #onted #hamont #burlon #education #trusteesmatter #ontarioeducators #oakville #milton #peel
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“FIVE YEAR OLD CLIENT STUCK IN AN IMMIGRATION PRISON”
"Let us go." Immigration attorney Eric Lee shares a drawing by his five-year-old client, stuck in an immigration prison.
January 27, 2026 at 3:56 AM
“FIVE YEAR OLD CLIENT STUCK IN AN IMMIGRATION PRISON”
Every single day I read the news, turn to my husband and yell, "How is this real life?!?" before taking a breath and trying to do my job effectively so we can continue to pay our mortgage even though the entire world is on a crash course with hell 🤷♀️
January 22, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Every single day I read the news, turn to my husband and yell, "How is this real life?!?" before taking a breath and trying to do my job effectively so we can continue to pay our mortgage even though the entire world is on a crash course with hell 🤷♀️
In memory of a dear family friend, Very Reverend Dr. N. Bruce McLeod. ♥️ broadview.org/bruce-mcleod...
Former United Church moderator who ‘walked the talk’ dies at 96 | Broadview Magazine
Very Rev. Bruce McLeod's life was animated by the pursuit of justice
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January 16, 2026 at 6:29 PM
In memory of a dear family friend, Very Reverend Dr. N. Bruce McLeod. ♥️ broadview.org/bruce-mcleod...
My 13yo son, a child who rarely enters a grocery store, came with me to run an errand today. In the freezer aisle he gasped and went, "wait, Eggo waffles are REAL? I thought they were made up for Stranger Things!"
So anyway they know a lot of stuff but also they don't know some really basic stuff.
So anyway they know a lot of stuff but also they don't know some really basic stuff.
December 22, 2025 at 7:33 PM
My 13yo son, a child who rarely enters a grocery store, came with me to run an errand today. In the freezer aisle he gasped and went, "wait, Eggo waffles are REAL? I thought they were made up for Stranger Things!"
So anyway they know a lot of stuff but also they don't know some really basic stuff.
So anyway they know a lot of stuff but also they don't know some really basic stuff.
How much does it cost to have kids in extracurriculars? A lot—but there are ways to avoid breaking the bank. Here's my latest for MoneySense. www.moneysense.ca/spend/how-mu... #parenting #personalfinance #canada
How much are Canadian families (really) spending on extracurricular activities—and can they afford it? - MoneySense
Canadian parents spend an average of $1,160 a year on extracurriculars. See how real families compare and get expert tips to keep activities affordable.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:06 PM
How much does it cost to have kids in extracurriculars? A lot—but there are ways to avoid breaking the bank. Here's my latest for MoneySense. www.moneysense.ca/spend/how-mu... #parenting #personalfinance #canada
Overheard my kids laughing hysterically in the living room. Smiled to myself, then realized the 'funny thing' was my son accidentally running a crayon through the dryer for the second time. ("That's sooooo bad," my daughter squealed as they examined a clump of melted wax.) 🤦♀️ #parenting #motherhood
November 19, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Overheard my kids laughing hysterically in the living room. Smiled to myself, then realized the 'funny thing' was my son accidentally running a crayon through the dryer for the second time. ("That's sooooo bad," my daughter squealed as they examined a clump of melted wax.) 🤦♀️ #parenting #motherhood
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Tucked along Roncesvalles Avenue in Toronto’s west end, Another Story Bookshop is more than just a cozy neighbourhood bookstore — it’s a literary hub rooted in social justice, equity, and community. #Toronto #SmallBusinessMonth @anotherstoryto.bsky.social
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October 27, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Tucked along Roncesvalles Avenue in Toronto’s west end, Another Story Bookshop is more than just a cozy neighbourhood bookstore — it’s a literary hub rooted in social justice, equity, and community. #Toronto #SmallBusinessMonth @anotherstoryto.bsky.social
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we're still shipping all over Canada for only $5 and we now have a tugboat to help us spread the word! how do we do it? that's really none of your business
November 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM
we're still shipping all over Canada for only $5 and we now have a tugboat to help us spread the word! how do we do it? that's really none of your business
My husband doesn't golf. He doesn't watch hockey, football or basketball. He truly only wants to watch the Blue Jays in the World Series and now SportsNet is down while the team that is OWNED BY ROGERS leads the game. This is wild, lol. #BlueJays
October 29, 2025 at 2:40 AM
My husband doesn't golf. He doesn't watch hockey, football or basketball. He truly only wants to watch the Blue Jays in the World Series and now SportsNet is down while the team that is OWNED BY ROGERS leads the game. This is wild, lol. #BlueJays
Come on SportsNet, none of us have cable anymore!!!!! #letsgobluejays
October 29, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Come on SportsNet, none of us have cable anymore!!!!! #letsgobluejays
Does this mean my parents are going to get divorced again?? #1993isback #letsgobluejays
October 21, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Does this mean my parents are going to get divorced again?? #1993isback #letsgobluejays
I feel like any time I express disappointment in Carney I need to include a mention that I wanted someone farther left, not PP. Anyway. UGH, CARNEY. 🤦♀️ #canpoli
October 7, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I feel like any time I express disappointment in Carney I need to include a mention that I wanted someone farther left, not PP. Anyway. UGH, CARNEY. 🤦♀️ #canpoli
Love this and could not agree more, @michellecyca.com! #parenting
Lately, The Walrus contributing writer @michellecyca.com has been trying to make life harder for her children. Or rather, she’s trying to stop making it easier. Here, Cyca considers how obstacle parenting could help raise more resilient kids: thewalrus.ca/my-job-as-a-pare...
August 28, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Love this and could not agree more, @michellecyca.com! #parenting
Forever amused that a car dealership sends me enthusiastic sales emails on a regular basis. Long weekend? Buy a car! Back to school season? BUY A CAR!!!
Sir, I have bought two (used) cars in my entire life and expect the third purchase to take place around 2035. Sorry, but not really? #beepbeep
Sir, I have bought two (used) cars in my entire life and expect the third purchase to take place around 2035. Sorry, but not really? #beepbeep
August 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Forever amused that a car dealership sends me enthusiastic sales emails on a regular basis. Long weekend? Buy a car! Back to school season? BUY A CAR!!!
Sir, I have bought two (used) cars in my entire life and expect the third purchase to take place around 2035. Sorry, but not really? #beepbeep
Sir, I have bought two (used) cars in my entire life and expect the third purchase to take place around 2035. Sorry, but not really? #beepbeep
This was the worst place for a typo
My 14yo daughter, who is very smart but terrible at spelling: "Wiener-ie? That's weird, what's that?"
Her 12yo brother, also smart and fortunately, able to spell: "That says winery. It's a WINERY."
#momlife #parenting #roadtrip
Her 12yo brother, also smart and fortunately, able to spell: "That says winery. It's a WINERY."
#momlife #parenting #roadtrip
August 14, 2025 at 3:34 AM
This was the worst place for a typo
My 14yo daughter, who is very smart but terrible at spelling: "Wiener-ie? That's weird, what's that?"
Her 12yo brother, also smart and fortunately, able to spell: "That says winery. It's a WINERY."
#momlife #parenting #roadtrip
Her 12yo brother, also smart and fortunately, able to spell: "That says winery. It's a WINERY."
#momlife #parenting #roadtrip
August 14, 2025 at 12:27 AM
My 14yo daughter, who is very smart but terrible at spelling: "Wiener-ie? That's weird, what's that?"
Her 12yo brother, also smart and fortunately, able to spell: "That says winery. It's a WINERY."
#momlife #parenting #roadtrip
Her 12yo brother, also smart and fortunately, able to spell: "That says winery. It's a WINERY."
#momlife #parenting #roadtrip
At a local clinic having blood taken and they are absolutely BLASTING classic rock like we're on a boat #bloodlabpartytime
July 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
At a local clinic having blood taken and they are absolutely BLASTING classic rock like we're on a boat #bloodlabpartytime
Thank you, Multnomah County Library! ♥️
(Fun fact: I spent three summers in Oregon as a tween/teenager. I love it there. The library could not have known this, and yet, here they are, sending love back my way.)
#books #motherhood #parenting
(Fun fact: I spent three summers in Oregon as a tween/teenager. I love it there. The library could not have known this, and yet, here they are, sending love back my way.)
#books #motherhood #parenting
Want to read a "Happy uplifting story that's fun & dynamic- about new motherhood and returning to self"? Try Send Me into the Woods Alone by @erinpepler.bsky.social! #AskALibrarian
Send Me Into the Woods Alone — Multnomah County Library
Send Me Into the Woods Alone — Pepler, Erin, — "Send Me Into The Woods Alone is an honest, heartfelt, and often hilarious collection of essays on the the joys, struggles, and complexities of motherhoo...
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July 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Thank you, Multnomah County Library! ♥️
(Fun fact: I spent three summers in Oregon as a tween/teenager. I love it there. The library could not have known this, and yet, here they are, sending love back my way.)
#books #motherhood #parenting
(Fun fact: I spent three summers in Oregon as a tween/teenager. I love it there. The library could not have known this, and yet, here they are, sending love back my way.)
#books #motherhood #parenting
Things my teenage daughter has "borrowed" in the past week: socks, moisturizer, hair ties, money, the weighted heat pack I use for my sore neck, Birkenstocks, a pack of gum, my ventolin inhaler (she lost hers) #momlife #nothingismine #nevergettingthesethingsback
July 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Things my teenage daughter has "borrowed" in the past week: socks, moisturizer, hair ties, money, the weighted heat pack I use for my sore neck, Birkenstocks, a pack of gum, my ventolin inhaler (she lost hers) #momlife #nothingismine #nevergettingthesethingsback