Kimberley Meijer
@kimmeijer.bsky.social
Community impact, world affairs, politics | Jane Austen fan | 🎶 & 🎬 aficionado | BA & MA (PoliSci); MPM (PoliMgmt) | Avid reader, tea drinker | Views: my own | she/her/elle
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Kimberley Meijer
@kimmeijer.bsky.social
· Nov 25
a man in a black and white sweater says maybe just a smattering of everything
Alt: David Rose from Schitts Creek, in a black and white sweater, talking with his hands says "maybe just a smattering of everything?" The word smattering and the question mark are yellow, while the rest of the words are in white. The CBC logo and #SchittsCreek are found in the top left corner.
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To all new followers, welcome. Things to know about me (& what I post).
◾️ #PrideandPrejudice & #Sanditon
◾️ Books/reading
◾️ Politics/current events
◾️ #NSYNC, #IlDivo, etc.
◾️ Classic films & fave actors
◾️ #MaskingWorks, healthcare
◾️ Etc.
Come for my thoughtful takes, stay for my eclectic GIF game!
◾️ #PrideandPrejudice & #Sanditon
◾️ Books/reading
◾️ Politics/current events
◾️ #NSYNC, #IlDivo, etc.
◾️ Classic films & fave actors
◾️ #MaskingWorks, healthcare
◾️ Etc.
Come for my thoughtful takes, stay for my eclectic GIF game!
February 2026 can't come fast enough. Definitely curious to catch this film in theatres.
How to Make a Killing | Official Trailer HD | A24
YouTube video by A24
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November 25, 2025 at 4:22 PM
February 2026 can't come fast enough. Definitely curious to catch this film in theatres.
Late night musings: There's something so whimsical about stargazing.
November 22, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Late night musings: There's something so whimsical about stargazing.
Oh, Glen Powell is speaking my love language.
Literally, get me talking about movies, and you can't get me to shut up! 🥰
Literally, get me talking about movies, and you can't get me to shut up! 🥰
November 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Oh, Glen Powell is speaking my love language.
Literally, get me talking about movies, and you can't get me to shut up! 🥰
Literally, get me talking about movies, and you can't get me to shut up! 🥰
Mercury retrograde: causing issues or delays in technology, communications, and travel. Maybe it's also a sign for us to slow down and enjoy the analog.
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Cloudflare outage disrupts ChatGPT, X, other internet services | CBC News
Internet infrastructure provider Cloudflare says it has identified an issue that caused outages for the social media platform X, some multiplayer games and ChatGPT.
www.cbc.ca
November 18, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Mercury retrograde: causing issues or delays in technology, communications, and travel. Maybe it's also a sign for us to slow down and enjoy the analog.
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
Ignore the reviews. Take a chance and go see #TheRunningMan for yourself. Honestly, one of my favourite movies of 2025. And I'm picky about this genre of film (so, that's a big seal of approval from me).
a man in a purple tuxedo is standing in front of a crowd with the words welcome to the running man written below him
Alt: GIF of Colman Domingo as Bobby T in "The Running Man" movie wearing a purple tuxedo and black bowtie, standing in front of a crowd with the words "welcome to the running man" written below him in all white capital letters
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November 17, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Ignore the reviews. Take a chance and go see #TheRunningMan for yourself. Honestly, one of my favourite movies of 2025. And I'm picky about this genre of film (so, that's a big seal of approval from me).
I saw this little bowl that I swore I filled with Hershey kisses the other day sitting empty on the table. Did I accidentally throw them out with the old ones? I can't really tell, but maybe it's a sign I was never supposed to have the chocolates 🤷♀️
hershey 's kisses are lined up on a white background
Alt: GIF of eleven Hershey 's Kisses are lined up on a white background in a pyramid being conducted to music as bells by a silver packaged chocolate (the other kisses in the pyramid are red and green), ending with a "Happy Holidays from Hershey's Kisses" message.
media.tenor.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:10 AM
I saw this little bowl that I swore I filled with Hershey kisses the other day sitting empty on the table. Did I accidentally throw them out with the old ones? I can't really tell, but maybe it's a sign I was never supposed to have the chocolates 🤷♀️
I just got out of the theatre after seeing #TheRunningMan. Goodness. It was worth the hype and then some. The acting was superb. The music, cinematography, directing, storytelling, just what we needed. In anyone else's hands (in front and behind the screen), I don't think it has the same gravitas.
November 15, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I just got out of the theatre after seeing #TheRunningMan. Goodness. It was worth the hype and then some. The acting was superb. The music, cinematography, directing, storytelling, just what we needed. In anyone else's hands (in front and behind the screen), I don't think it has the same gravitas.
"Alright, everyone, gird your loins."
first look at ‘the devil wears prada 2’ and we’re obsessed already !!
November 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM
"Alright, everyone, gird your loins."
Waking up in a winter wonderland on November 10th is a mood. And one that feels refreshing, new, and comforting. Maybe I'm just seeing life and the coziness of a sunny, snow-covered day in a whole different way. Fresh fallen snow, fresh start? I'll be ruminating on that one today ❄️
November 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Waking up in a winter wonderland on November 10th is a mood. And one that feels refreshing, new, and comforting. Maybe I'm just seeing life and the coziness of a sunny, snow-covered day in a whole different way. Fresh fallen snow, fresh start? I'll be ruminating on that one today ❄️
First snowfall of the season, and it's a beautiful sight. It's a little weird to see the remaining coloured leaves on the trees mixed with the white, falling snow. But I think it's such a perfect metaphor for the in-between period between fall and winter and between different chapters in our lives.
November 9, 2025 at 9:17 PM
First snowfall of the season, and it's a beautiful sight. It's a little weird to see the remaining coloured leaves on the trees mixed with the white, falling snow. But I think it's such a perfect metaphor for the in-between period between fall and winter and between different chapters in our lives.
Let me say, I'm feeling the holiday spirit early. Between the #Hallmark movies, the #Christmas music, and now the holiday drinks at #Starbucks, I'm starting to feel the joy sneak up on me. And as someone feeling burnt out by a lot right now, I'll take this early hint of whimsy and merriment 🥰
a woman is wearing a christmas wreath on her head and smiling .
Alt: GIF of Aunt Hilda from "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" is wearing a christmas wreath with a big red bow on her head and smiling as she points her finger and turns on the lights on the wreath with magic.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Let me say, I'm feeling the holiday spirit early. Between the #Hallmark movies, the #Christmas music, and now the holiday drinks at #Starbucks, I'm starting to feel the joy sneak up on me. And as someone feeling burnt out by a lot right now, I'll take this early hint of whimsy and merriment 🥰
Christmas came early 😍 #PrideandPrejudice
November 3, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Christmas came early 😍 #PrideandPrejudice
Ruminating on a Monday, as one does, and I keep coming back to a conversation my sister and I had about conformity and being yourself. And I just want to know why I, as a quiet introvert, need to change to fit a loud extroverted world? Why can't I be who I authentically am? Isn't that powerful, too?
November 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Ruminating on a Monday, as one does, and I keep coming back to a conversation my sister and I had about conformity and being yourself. And I just want to know why I, as a quiet introvert, need to change to fit a loud extroverted world? Why can't I be who I authentically am? Isn't that powerful, too?
Reposted by Kimberley Meijer
The far right radicalization of young men is a serious issue. Fanning male rage was a big part of the MAGA movement and is part of the game plan on the Polievre Conservatives.
In my latest piece I discuss the toxic impacts on schools and democracy.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
In my latest piece I discuss the toxic impacts on schools and democracy.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Young Men in the Hate-o-Sphere
Recently, CBC ran a story about how the Poilievre Conservatives are touring Canadian universities to build support among young men.
substack.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The far right radicalization of young men is a serious issue. Fanning male rage was a big part of the MAGA movement and is part of the game plan on the Polievre Conservatives.
In my latest piece I discuss the toxic impacts on schools and democracy.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
In my latest piece I discuss the toxic impacts on schools and democracy.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
I love the comparison to "North by Northwest" by Joseph Kahn (via X). That film was an absolute smash hit for Hitchcock in 1959 (one which has continued to hold sway for the last 66 years of cinema).
I have high hopes for "The Running Man." This is going to be one for the ages #RunningManMovie
I have high hopes for "The Running Man." This is going to be one for the ages #RunningManMovie
October 29, 2025 at 7:05 PM
I love the comparison to "North by Northwest" by Joseph Kahn (via X). That film was an absolute smash hit for Hitchcock in 1959 (one which has continued to hold sway for the last 66 years of cinema).
I have high hopes for "The Running Man." This is going to be one for the ages #RunningManMovie
I have high hopes for "The Running Man." This is going to be one for the ages #RunningManMovie
The next few weeks will be ones to watch closely in federal politics. What will be in the budget? Will it be voted through or voted down? Is an election in our future? I never count it out. #cdnpoli
Also, a great analysis of the dynamics set to unfold over the next few weeks. Take a few minutes ⤵️
Also, a great analysis of the dynamics set to unfold over the next few weeks. Take a few minutes ⤵️
We’re headed to an election. Stop pretending we’re not.
This Parliament is five months old and already circling the drain.
freddelorey.substack.com
October 29, 2025 at 12:44 PM
The next few weeks will be ones to watch closely in federal politics. What will be in the budget? Will it be voted through or voted down? Is an election in our future? I never count it out. #cdnpoli
Also, a great analysis of the dynamics set to unfold over the next few weeks. Take a few minutes ⤵️
Also, a great analysis of the dynamics set to unfold over the next few weeks. Take a few minutes ⤵️
When we talk about the slow erosion of democracy, this is what we're talking about. If you can't win by honest means, this is what you do. And with a majority, this will likely get passed. Elections have consequences. And here in Ontario, we're seeing this play out in real-time #onpoli
October 27, 2025 at 8:40 PM
When we talk about the slow erosion of democracy, this is what we're talking about. If you can't win by honest means, this is what you do. And with a majority, this will likely get passed. Elections have consequences. And here in Ontario, we're seeing this play out in real-time #onpoli
Not gonna lie, as someone who is deeply entrenched in all things politics (I mean, I must be a glutton for punishment, as I did two degrees in political science and one in political management 😂), this take is refreshing and I need this man in my life (if only to offer the balance I need, lol).
October 25, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Not gonna lie, as someone who is deeply entrenched in all things politics (I mean, I must be a glutton for punishment, as I did two degrees in political science and one in political management 😂), this take is refreshing and I need this man in my life (if only to offer the balance I need, lol).
Just when I think I have things all figured out, life decides to throw another curveball my way. And expose some things I never expected to see. But then, maybe that's the point. To see the reality of things. And change course.
October 24, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Just when I think I have things all figured out, life decides to throw another curveball my way. And expose some things I never expected to see. But then, maybe that's the point. To see the reality of things. And change course.
Workday playlist: Michael Bublé. Who doesn't feel happy when his music comes on? I am happily chair dancing as I work ☺️🎶
a man sitting in a chair with a nbc logo on the bottom right
Alt: GIF of Michael Bublé dancing in his red and silver chair with the NBC logo on the bottom right and #TheVoice on the bottom left.
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October 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Workday playlist: Michael Bublé. Who doesn't feel happy when his music comes on? I am happily chair dancing as I work ☺️🎶
Dessert tonight: chocolate pie 😋
October 21, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Dessert tonight: chocolate pie 😋
I don't know about you, but there's something so cozy about a rainy, autumn evening. It inspires magic but also inspires the best kind of self-care: curling up with a warm cup of tea and a book with the rain and wind outside your window. Honestly, my favourite way to pass the time #autumn #booksky
October 20, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Do you remember the 21st night of September? 🎶 #EarthWindAndFire
Earth, Wind & Fire - September (Official HD Video)
YouTube video by EarthWindandFireVEVO
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September 21, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Do you remember the 21st night of September? 🎶 #EarthWindAndFire
There was this effortless cool about Robert Redford. The kind that we don't see too often anymore today. A man of timeless grace and gentlemanly acumen. A great actor and a greater intellectual. My god, there will never be another like him. And we are all better for the legacy he's left us with.
a man wearing a cowboy hat and a bow tie
Alt: GIF of Robert Redford wearing a hat and a tux and bow tie under a beige trench coat.
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September 16, 2025 at 5:05 PM
There was this effortless cool about Robert Redford. The kind that we don't see too often anymore today. A man of timeless grace and gentlemanly acumen. A great actor and a greater intellectual. My god, there will never be another like him. And we are all better for the legacy he's left us with.
Reposted by Kimberley Meijer
Robert Redford: the incandescently handsome star who changed Hollywood forever
Robert Redford: the incandescently handsome star who changed Hollywood forever
Robert Redford, who has died at the age of 89, began as a blond bombshell at a time when American cinema favoured grit, then turned into a supremely assured director and unlikely keeper of the indie flame
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Robert Redford: the incandescently handsome star who changed Hollywood forever