Krista D. Ball: Canada's Roasted Potato
@kristadb1.bsky.social
Krista D. Ball is an award winning Canadian author who hasn't met a potato she didn't like.
Krista's motto: don't let the randos steal your joy. She posts on reddit: she's been called worse by better than you.
kristadball.com for books, contact, etc.
Krista's motto: don't let the randos steal your joy. She posts on reddit: she's been called worse by better than you.
kristadball.com for books, contact, etc.
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"Men made me very angry." - Goodreads
Read my historical fantasy - an exploration of grief, guilt, and one woman's search for internal peace. Also ghosts.
Complete series.
AMI books2read.com/u/bwqara
AGR books2read.com/u/mZKZzB
SoW books2read.com/u/38V7Ma
ALC books2read.com/u/mKXvDV
Read my historical fantasy - an exploration of grief, guilt, and one woman's search for internal peace. Also ghosts.
Complete series.
AMI books2read.com/u/bwqara
AGR books2read.com/u/mZKZzB
SoW books2read.com/u/38V7Ma
ALC books2read.com/u/mKXvDV
My doctor's NP called to see if she could handle the appointment (me and my dr's schedules weren't agreeing at all)
Me: I hate this med, but I want to go back on it. I want the dose meant for toddlers.
Her: I can give you the adult dose.
Me: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES.
Me: I hate this med, but I want to go back on it. I want the dose meant for toddlers.
Her: I can give you the adult dose.
Me: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES.
February 19, 2026 at 4:49 PM
My doctor's NP called to see if she could handle the appointment (me and my dr's schedules weren't agreeing at all)
Me: I hate this med, but I want to go back on it. I want the dose meant for toddlers.
Her: I can give you the adult dose.
Me: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES.
Me: I hate this med, but I want to go back on it. I want the dose meant for toddlers.
Her: I can give you the adult dose.
Me: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES.
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I think this is as close as you'll ever get to the King of England being like
a woman says i don 't know her on a tv show
Alt: Mariah Carey says "I don't know her."
media.tenor.com
February 19, 2026 at 1:16 PM
I think this is as close as you'll ever get to the King of England being like
Anyway, if you're an American blue resister account, kindly ensure your AI meme properly highlights Alberta (and not half of SK and MB) in your *Canada isn't perfect either " post.
It's hard to take your fear mongering insults seriously.
Source: I live in Alberta.
It's hard to take your fear mongering insults seriously.
Source: I live in Alberta.
February 19, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Anyway, if you're an American blue resister account, kindly ensure your AI meme properly highlights Alberta (and not half of SK and MB) in your *Canada isn't perfect either " post.
It's hard to take your fear mongering insults seriously.
Source: I live in Alberta.
It's hard to take your fear mongering insults seriously.
Source: I live in Alberta.
I'm looking for a new dry shampoo that is not my absolute favourite Bumble and Bumble spray because it's now seventy fucking dollars and I'd rather be greasy.
I don't like Moroccan oil dry shampoo.
Sephora or Shoppers Drug Mart is my preferred place to buy it.
SEVENTY DOLLARS 😭
I don't like Moroccan oil dry shampoo.
Sephora or Shoppers Drug Mart is my preferred place to buy it.
SEVENTY DOLLARS 😭
February 19, 2026 at 4:39 AM
I'm looking for a new dry shampoo that is not my absolute favourite Bumble and Bumble spray because it's now seventy fucking dollars and I'd rather be greasy.
I don't like Moroccan oil dry shampoo.
Sephora or Shoppers Drug Mart is my preferred place to buy it.
SEVENTY DOLLARS 😭
I don't like Moroccan oil dry shampoo.
Sephora or Shoppers Drug Mart is my preferred place to buy it.
SEVENTY DOLLARS 😭
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'BERTA BABY
February 19, 2026 at 12:30 AM
'BERTA BABY
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A group of Edmonton firefighters is battling blizzard conditions camping on the roof of Station #2 for Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
#RealTalkRJ is proud to support this amazing cause in loving memory of Tim Lozinik.
👀 (hilarious) interview: rtrj.info/021826MD
Donate: edmontonrooftopcampout.ca #yeg
#RealTalkRJ is proud to support this amazing cause in loving memory of Tim Lozinik.
👀 (hilarious) interview: rtrj.info/021826MD
Donate: edmontonrooftopcampout.ca #yeg
February 19, 2026 at 12:03 AM
A group of Edmonton firefighters is battling blizzard conditions camping on the roof of Station #2 for Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
#RealTalkRJ is proud to support this amazing cause in loving memory of Tim Lozinik.
👀 (hilarious) interview: rtrj.info/021826MD
Donate: edmontonrooftopcampout.ca #yeg
#RealTalkRJ is proud to support this amazing cause in loving memory of Tim Lozinik.
👀 (hilarious) interview: rtrj.info/021826MD
Donate: edmontonrooftopcampout.ca #yeg
It's really hard to check to see if someone is dead yet or not when the first five pages of Google is all about what a terrible human being they are/were...
But I continue to dedicate myself fully to outliving mine enemies.
But I continue to dedicate myself fully to outliving mine enemies.
I also look forward to the "I hope there is a hell because then you'd be in it right now" post.
I stay on social media specifically for that moment.
I stay on social media specifically for that moment.
February 18, 2026 at 10:00 PM
It's really hard to check to see if someone is dead yet or not when the first five pages of Google is all about what a terrible human being they are/were...
But I continue to dedicate myself fully to outliving mine enemies.
But I continue to dedicate myself fully to outliving mine enemies.
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I did an event at the Observer today, talking about The Information Crisis (I wrote a book!). I said talked abt how we used to have mature systems for telling what is true which have broken down now.
an audience member gave some interesting info about Russia...
www.penguin.co.uk/books/469677...
an audience member gave some interesting info about Russia...
www.penguin.co.uk/books/469677...
Don’t Burn Anyone at the Stake Today
What’s the most useful thing you could know about your own life?
In this era-defining book, developed from her groundbreaking Radio 4 essay series, Naomi Alderman turns her boundless curiosity and in...
www.penguin.co.uk
February 18, 2026 at 9:13 PM
I did an event at the Observer today, talking about The Information Crisis (I wrote a book!). I said talked abt how we used to have mature systems for telling what is true which have broken down now.
an audience member gave some interesting info about Russia...
www.penguin.co.uk/books/469677...
an audience member gave some interesting info about Russia...
www.penguin.co.uk/books/469677...
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The “Tea or Coffee, Stars, and Gravity” anthology KS campaign - www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...) - is so very close to funding the first Stretch Goal to add 4-6 more authors. Currently 98% to SG1 ($153 needed) & 86% to SG2. #sff #fantasy #book #ks #booksky
Tea or Coffee, Stars, and Gravity
A Hard SF anthology of stories involving tea or coffee, stars, and gravity.
www.kickstarter.com
February 17, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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Some weapons tech has fallen out of orbit and into the streets of Cy.
Free members can dive into our design ethos for Mörk Sol equipment, along with a few pointers for any aspiring Borg-designers out there. Paid patrons get access to Skav weaponry rebuilt for CY_BORG!
www.patreon.com/posts/151102...
Free members can dive into our design ethos for Mörk Sol equipment, along with a few pointers for any aspiring Borg-designers out there. Paid patrons get access to Skav weaponry rebuilt for CY_BORG!
www.patreon.com/posts/151102...
Mörk Sol Weapons in CY_BORG | Infinite Citadel
Get more from Infinite Citadel on Patreon
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February 18, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Some weapons tech has fallen out of orbit and into the streets of Cy.
Free members can dive into our design ethos for Mörk Sol equipment, along with a few pointers for any aspiring Borg-designers out there. Paid patrons get access to Skav weaponry rebuilt for CY_BORG!
www.patreon.com/posts/151102...
Free members can dive into our design ethos for Mörk Sol equipment, along with a few pointers for any aspiring Borg-designers out there. Paid patrons get access to Skav weaponry rebuilt for CY_BORG!
www.patreon.com/posts/151102...
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Everybody shut up about hockey. Women's curling is on.
February 18, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Everybody shut up about hockey. Women's curling is on.
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Perhaps, in the interest of national unity, you would leave the house for another couple of hours?
February 18, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Perhaps, in the interest of national unity, you would leave the house for another couple of hours?
TO BE FAIR, what else is Poilievre supposed to say?
"Yeah, well, makes sense honestly. I'd cross if I could 🤷♀️"
There's really nothing else he can say.
"Yeah, well, makes sense honestly. I'd cross if I could 🤷♀️"
There's really nothing else he can say.
Poilievre: "Mark Carney is trying to seize a costly Liberal majority gov't that Canadians voted against in the last election through dirty backroom deals.
Matt Jeneroux has betrayed the people of Edmonton Riverbend who voted for affordable food and homes, safe streets, and a strong resource sector."
Matt Jeneroux has betrayed the people of Edmonton Riverbend who voted for affordable food and homes, safe streets, and a strong resource sector."
February 18, 2026 at 5:16 PM
TO BE FAIR, what else is Poilievre supposed to say?
"Yeah, well, makes sense honestly. I'd cross if I could 🤷♀️"
There's really nothing else he can say.
"Yeah, well, makes sense honestly. I'd cross if I could 🤷♀️"
There's really nothing else he can say.
Ah, this has the alt text for Jeneroux's statement.
Statement from Jeneroux, who last year said he was leaving politics after name surfaced as potential floor-crosser. Family convos “led me to reflect on the gravity of the moment that our country is living through — which our Prime Minister addressed head on in his speech at Davos.”
February 18, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Ah, this has the alt text for Jeneroux's statement.
I left the house for two hours and an Alberta conservative crossed the floor, this is why I try to never be offline omg
Me: IS KRISTA HOME YET???
Me: Oh, good.
Me: Oh, good.
February 18, 2026 at 5:12 PM
I left the house for two hours and an Alberta conservative crossed the floor, this is why I try to never be offline omg
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👀 Edmonton Riverbend MP Matt Jeneroux’s statement about his crossing the floor to the Liberals.
February 18, 2026 at 4:16 PM
👀 Edmonton Riverbend MP Matt Jeneroux’s statement about his crossing the floor to the Liberals.
BABE WAKE UP FLOOR CROSSING
February 18, 2026 at 4:21 PM
BABE WAKE UP FLOOR CROSSING
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His name is Nazgul! A gate-crashing dog steals the show at the Olympics : NPR share.google/W47oFZJk3So6...
Surprise 4-legged Olympic competitor wows cross-country fans
Nazgul sprints on the course at a cross-country ski race, crossing the finish line in an unsanctioned quest for glory.
share.google
February 18, 2026 at 1:36 PM
His name is Nazgul! A gate-crashing dog steals the show at the Olympics : NPR share.google/W47oFZJk3So6...
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Today is the first day of Ramadan, the first day of Adar, Lunar New Year and Mardi Gras.
This means that for one reason or another, the majority of humans on the planet have a reason to eat fried food, and that is beautiful.
This means that for one reason or another, the majority of humans on the planet have a reason to eat fried food, and that is beautiful.
Ramadan Mubarak!
Kung Hei Fat Choi!
Laissez bon temps rouler!
Hodesh Adar tov!
Y'ALL
⭐
Kung Hei Fat Choi!
Laissez bon temps rouler!
Hodesh Adar tov!
Y'ALL
⭐
February 17, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Today is the first day of Ramadan, the first day of Adar, Lunar New Year and Mardi Gras.
This means that for one reason or another, the majority of humans on the planet have a reason to eat fried food, and that is beautiful.
This means that for one reason or another, the majority of humans on the planet have a reason to eat fried food, and that is beautiful.
Dear @trickweekes.bsky.social & @karinww.bsky.social
Your part of Deadmonton is lovely, except at 6:30am while I'm stuck waiting in a parking lot while someone has medical tests, and I can't find an open Starbucks. I'd like to speak to the neighbourhood manager please 😭
Your part of Deadmonton is lovely, except at 6:30am while I'm stuck waiting in a parking lot while someone has medical tests, and I can't find an open Starbucks. I'd like to speak to the neighbourhood manager please 😭
February 18, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Dear @trickweekes.bsky.social & @karinww.bsky.social
Your part of Deadmonton is lovely, except at 6:30am while I'm stuck waiting in a parking lot while someone has medical tests, and I can't find an open Starbucks. I'd like to speak to the neighbourhood manager please 😭
Your part of Deadmonton is lovely, except at 6:30am while I'm stuck waiting in a parking lot while someone has medical tests, and I can't find an open Starbucks. I'd like to speak to the neighbourhood manager please 😭
Anyway, I made the mistake to post anything remotely medical related yesterday and that was, as ever, my mistake so I deleted it.
Big day today, as I have to start the "scrub the house top to bottom for weekend company" 💣
Big day today, as I have to start the "scrub the house top to bottom for weekend company" 💣
February 18, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Anyway, I made the mistake to post anything remotely medical related yesterday and that was, as ever, my mistake so I deleted it.
Big day today, as I have to start the "scrub the house top to bottom for weekend company" 💣
Big day today, as I have to start the "scrub the house top to bottom for weekend company" 💣
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Hey who wants to come over and make huge candles? Bring wax.
February 17, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Hey who wants to come over and make huge candles? Bring wax.
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Heading offline for a few days because I have so much work to do, so updated the blog to say as much. www.skyladawncameron.com/2026/02/were...
February 18, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Heading offline for a few days because I have so much work to do, so updated the blog to say as much. www.skyladawncameron.com/2026/02/were...