Les Holt
@lesholt.bsky.social
Wordsmith. Working in / on that window of regulation; squeegee conversations abound.
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Les Holt
@lesholt.bsky.social
· Jan 8
About Fuller
About Fuller R. Buckminster Fuller was a renowned 20th century inventor and visionary born in Milton, Massachusetts on July 12, 1895. Dedicating his life to making the world work for all of humanit…
www.bfi.org
“Really fundamental to his life was, how do we make the world work for 100% of humanity and all of life without destroying the world and without disadvantaging people.”
— Introductory video about Buckminster Fuller and his work, with Jaime Snyder from BFI
— Introductory video about Buckminster Fuller and his work, with Jaime Snyder from BFI
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People want to be with other people. A recent event showcased the wisdom of William H Whyte, and I ask: why don’t our public spaces follow his lead? www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/art-...
Parks should be made for people. Why does such an obvious idea elude us?
We need to create spaces where people want to gather, as William H. Whyte argued, but the central requirements are sadly absent in Canadian public spaces
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:50 PM
People want to be with other people. A recent event showcased the wisdom of William H Whyte, and I ask: why don’t our public spaces follow his lead? www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/art-...
Andrea Gibson. Tincture.
Thank you. Thank you.
A gift, such gifts, winged their way to me via @tignotaro.bsky.social on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Thank you
🤲
I look forward to
seeing their love story
“Come See Me in the Good Light”
Thank you. Thank you.
A gift, such gifts, winged their way to me via @tignotaro.bsky.social on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Thank you
🤲
I look forward to
seeing their love story
“Come See Me in the Good Light”
Andrea Gibson Poem Tincture — Andrea Gibson, Poet, Writer, Activist, Author, Performer - Andrea's New Book "You Better Be Lightning" Available Now
Andrea Gibson poem read on "We Can Do Hard Things" with Glennon Doyle. "Imagine when a human dies, the soul misses the body" "Tell us again about goosebumps, tell us again about pain."
andreagibson.org
October 27, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Andrea Gibson. Tincture.
Thank you. Thank you.
A gift, such gifts, winged their way to me via @tignotaro.bsky.social on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Thank you
🤲
I look forward to
seeing their love story
“Come See Me in the Good Light”
Thank you. Thank you.
A gift, such gifts, winged their way to me via @tignotaro.bsky.social on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Thank you
🤲
I look forward to
seeing their love story
“Come See Me in the Good Light”
“I believe in your capacities.
I believe in your commitment.
I believe in you.”
💕
THE LAST CLASS film, @imcivicaction.bsky.social
Inequality Media Civic Action’s first documentary, about @rbreich.bsky.social
Prof. Robert Reich’s final semester of teaching.
I believe in your commitment.
I believe in you.”
💕
THE LAST CLASS film, @imcivicaction.bsky.social
Inequality Media Civic Action’s first documentary, about @rbreich.bsky.social
Prof. Robert Reich’s final semester of teaching.
After spending a lifetime teaching, I know my proudest legacy is the students who will rebuild this country — making it better, more just, and more equal.
My colleagues at @imcivicaction.bsky.social have announced that tickets are on sale for their film about my last semester teaching.
My colleagues at @imcivicaction.bsky.social have announced that tickets are on sale for their film about my last semester teaching.
The Last Class film: Tickets on sale now!
See The Last Class film at a theater near you!
thelastclass.substack.com
June 7, 2025 at 11:31 PM
“I believe in your capacities.
I believe in your commitment.
I believe in you.”
💕
THE LAST CLASS film, @imcivicaction.bsky.social
Inequality Media Civic Action’s first documentary, about @rbreich.bsky.social
Prof. Robert Reich’s final semester of teaching.
I believe in your commitment.
I believe in you.”
💕
THE LAST CLASS film, @imcivicaction.bsky.social
Inequality Media Civic Action’s first documentary, about @rbreich.bsky.social
Prof. Robert Reich’s final semester of teaching.
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Happy #EarthDay from my corner of the Earth. This is a compilation of places and moments from all over #Manitoba, Canada. I put it together to show that we are so much more than 'flat' and 'boring'. We're beautiful and diverse and full of life, like everywhere else on this planet we call home. 🌿
April 22, 2025 at 3:58 PM
From one of my favourite local tossers @shawnmicallef.bsky.social
who knows & loves Toronto like few others, a knowledgeable, considered plea that the “Loblaw owners’ $50M gift should be thought through by city”
@mayoroliviachow.ca
@cityoftoronto.bsky.social
@spacing.bsky.social
#OtherParksNeeds
who knows & loves Toronto like few others, a knowledgeable, considered plea that the “Loblaw owners’ $50M gift should be thought through by city”
@mayoroliviachow.ca
@cityoftoronto.bsky.social
@spacing.bsky.social
#OtherParksNeeds
Shawn Micallef: The family that owns Loblaw are offering $50 million to spruce up Queen’s Park? We should look that gift horse in the mouth
It’s hard to envision how $50-million worth of improvements will fit in Queen’s Park North, a greenspace that was recently renovated and is well used.
www.thestar.com
March 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM
From one of my favourite local tossers @shawnmicallef.bsky.social
who knows & loves Toronto like few others, a knowledgeable, considered plea that the “Loblaw owners’ $50M gift should be thought through by city”
@mayoroliviachow.ca
@cityoftoronto.bsky.social
@spacing.bsky.social
#OtherParksNeeds
who knows & loves Toronto like few others, a knowledgeable, considered plea that the “Loblaw owners’ $50M gift should be thought through by city”
@mayoroliviachow.ca
@cityoftoronto.bsky.social
@spacing.bsky.social
#OtherParksNeeds
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Barn Owl (Tyto alba) in flight. Colored pencils on Canson paper, 9 x 11 in., 2024.
February 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Barn Owl (Tyto alba) in flight. Colored pencils on Canson paper, 9 x 11 in., 2024.
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From On Being with Krista Tippett:
Foundations for Being Alive Now
“Four short offerings…”
Nourishing. Encouraging.
—Seeing the Generative Story of Our Time
—Living the Questions
—Taking a Long View of Time, and Becoming "Critical Yeast"
—Calling and Wholeness
onbeing.org/starting-poi...
Foundations for Being Alive Now
“Four short offerings…”
Nourishing. Encouraging.
—Seeing the Generative Story of Our Time
—Living the Questions
—Taking a Long View of Time, and Becoming "Critical Yeast"
—Calling and Wholeness
onbeing.org/starting-poi...
Foundations for Being Alive Now | The On Being Project
A special, short four-part series. Ways of seeing and living to meet the world ahead. More wisdom and practice than podcast.
onbeing.org
February 25, 2024 at 4:44 AM
From On Being with Krista Tippett:
Foundations for Being Alive Now
“Four short offerings…”
Nourishing. Encouraging.
—Seeing the Generative Story of Our Time
—Living the Questions
—Taking a Long View of Time, and Becoming "Critical Yeast"
—Calling and Wholeness
onbeing.org/starting-poi...
Foundations for Being Alive Now
“Four short offerings…”
Nourishing. Encouraging.
—Seeing the Generative Story of Our Time
—Living the Questions
—Taking a Long View of Time, and Becoming "Critical Yeast"
—Calling and Wholeness
onbeing.org/starting-poi...
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"We need leaders not in love with money but in love with justice. Not in love with publicity but in love with humanity." -- MLK Jr., 11/8/56
January 20, 2025 at 2:22 PM
"We need leaders not in love with money but in love with justice. Not in love with publicity but in love with humanity." -- MLK Jr., 11/8/56
Later before they left Brian made certain I understood that whatever sphere of discourse I fancied I shared with any interlocutor, I was wrong.
Brian said (admiringly, I thought),
"Did you write that story?"
I started to answer, when he continued,"Or did you type it?"
—The Writing Life
Annie Dillard
Brian said (admiringly, I thought),
"Did you write that story?"
I started to answer, when he continued,"Or did you type it?"
—The Writing Life
Annie Dillard
January 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Later before they left Brian made certain I understood that whatever sphere of discourse I fancied I shared with any interlocutor, I was wrong.
Brian said (admiringly, I thought),
"Did you write that story?"
I started to answer, when he continued,"Or did you type it?"
—The Writing Life
Annie Dillard
Brian said (admiringly, I thought),
"Did you write that story?"
I started to answer, when he continued,"Or did you type it?"
—The Writing Life
Annie Dillard
A bookmark to stay close to this usable map.
“Doppelganger is my attempt at a usable map of our moment in history—but to make it, I had to get lost a few times.”
Thank you, @naomiaklein.bsky.social
naomiklein.org/doppelganger/
“Doppelganger is my attempt at a usable map of our moment in history—but to make it, I had to get lost a few times.”
Thank you, @naomiaklein.bsky.social
naomiklein.org/doppelganger/
Naomi Klein | Doppelganger
naomiklein.org
January 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM
A bookmark to stay close to this usable map.
“Doppelganger is my attempt at a usable map of our moment in history—but to make it, I had to get lost a few times.”
Thank you, @naomiaklein.bsky.social
naomiklein.org/doppelganger/
“Doppelganger is my attempt at a usable map of our moment in history—but to make it, I had to get lost a few times.”
Thank you, @naomiaklein.bsky.social
naomiklein.org/doppelganger/
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To those who have friends, relatives in the California fire zone I have spoken with Canadian Safety Minister Bill Blair.
Under Section 273.6 National Defence Act Canada's military have been authorized to begin the airlift of CDN firefighters to help California residents.
Airlift commences today.
Under Section 273.6 National Defence Act Canada's military have been authorized to begin the airlift of CDN firefighters to help California residents.
Airlift commences today.
January 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
To those who have friends, relatives in the California fire zone I have spoken with Canadian Safety Minister Bill Blair.
Under Section 273.6 National Defence Act Canada's military have been authorized to begin the airlift of CDN firefighters to help California residents.
Airlift commences today.
Under Section 273.6 National Defence Act Canada's military have been authorized to begin the airlift of CDN firefighters to help California residents.
Airlift commences today.
“Nothing will change until our anger gets powerful enough. But once you accept the truth of
loss, and the truth of who perpetrated and profited from
that loss, the anger comes rushing in, as fierce is the Santa
Ana winds.” @climatehuman.bsky.social
@democracynow.org
loss, and the truth of who perpetrated and profited from
that loss, the anger comes rushing in, as fierce is the Santa
Ana winds.” @climatehuman.bsky.social
@democracynow.org
Climate Scientist Peter Kalmus Fled L.A. Fearing Wildfires
At least 10 people have died in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires as firefighters continue to battle multiple infernos in the area. Thousands of homes and other structures have been destroyed, and...
www.democracynow.org
January 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
“Nothing will change until our anger gets powerful enough. But once you accept the truth of
loss, and the truth of who perpetrated and profited from
that loss, the anger comes rushing in, as fierce is the Santa
Ana winds.” @climatehuman.bsky.social
@democracynow.org
loss, and the truth of who perpetrated and profited from
that loss, the anger comes rushing in, as fierce is the Santa
Ana winds.” @climatehuman.bsky.social
@democracynow.org
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Ending homelessness is our most urgent crisis. I will continue to push the city and all levels of govt to do better.
The answer is HOUSING, with supports when needed. Period.
ottawacitizen.com/opinion/tros...
The answer is HOUSING, with supports when needed. Period.
ottawacitizen.com/opinion/tros...
Troster: Solving Ottawa's homelessness crisis requires provincial and federal help
We know the solutions to opioid and homelessness problems, but these require more resources.
ottawacitizen.com
January 7, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Ending homelessness is our most urgent crisis. I will continue to push the city and all levels of govt to do better.
The answer is HOUSING, with supports when needed. Period.
ottawacitizen.com/opinion/tros...
The answer is HOUSING, with supports when needed. Period.
ottawacitizen.com/opinion/tros...
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We need to go back to our roots. Knock doors. Talk to our neighbours. Meet in parks and community centres. Organize. Build community. I regret depending so heavily on platforms owned and run by people who do me and my community harm.
January 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
We need to go back to our roots. Knock doors. Talk to our neighbours. Meet in parks and community centres. Organize. Build community. I regret depending so heavily on platforms owned and run by people who do me and my community harm.
Reposted by Les Holt
Oh man, LA. On the Cal Fire Map you can zoom right into streets in the Palisades and see where the massive fire is.
www.fire.ca.gov/incidents
www.fire.ca.gov/incidents
January 8, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Oh man, LA. On the Cal Fire Map you can zoom right into streets in the Palisades and see where the massive fire is.
www.fire.ca.gov/incidents
www.fire.ca.gov/incidents
Reposted by Les Holt
This story is the result of a Global News FOI request.
"The Ford government is working on plans to allow new long-term care homes to sidestep the local planning process, Global News can reveal, as Ontario races to replace homes facing closure and keep up with demand for new beds."
#OnPoli
"The Ford government is working on plans to allow new long-term care homes to sidestep the local planning process, Global News can reveal, as Ontario races to replace homes facing closure and keep up with demand for new beds."
#OnPoli
Ontario could allow long-term care homes to skip planning rules to boost bed count | Globalnews.ca
The change could come as Ontario experiences "capacity pressures" on its existing stock of long-term care homes, including the closure of some facilities.
globalnews.ca
January 8, 2025 at 12:37 PM
This story is the result of a Global News FOI request.
"The Ford government is working on plans to allow new long-term care homes to sidestep the local planning process, Global News can reveal, as Ontario races to replace homes facing closure and keep up with demand for new beds."
#OnPoli
"The Ford government is working on plans to allow new long-term care homes to sidestep the local planning process, Global News can reveal, as Ontario races to replace homes facing closure and keep up with demand for new beds."
#OnPoli
“Really fundamental to his life was, how do we make the world work for 100% of humanity and all of life without destroying the world and without disadvantaging people.”
— Introductory video about Buckminster Fuller and his work, with Jaime Snyder from BFI
— Introductory video about Buckminster Fuller and his work, with Jaime Snyder from BFI
About Fuller
About Fuller R. Buckminster Fuller was a renowned 20th century inventor and visionary born in Milton, Massachusetts on July 12, 1895. Dedicating his life to making the world work for all of humanit…
www.bfi.org
January 8, 2025 at 12:27 PM
“Really fundamental to his life was, how do we make the world work for 100% of humanity and all of life without destroying the world and without disadvantaging people.”
— Introductory video about Buckminster Fuller and his work, with Jaime Snyder from BFI
— Introductory video about Buckminster Fuller and his work, with Jaime Snyder from BFI
Reposted by Les Holt
Up early, looking at LA fire maps, praying a fresh blaze doesn't move north toward the abode of a beloved cousin a few miles away. Which is insane, of course, as I don't want it heading south or east or west either. People all over. But this is the human condition: We love most that which we know.
January 8, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Up early, looking at LA fire maps, praying a fresh blaze doesn't move north toward the abode of a beloved cousin a few miles away. Which is insane, of course, as I don't want it heading south or east or west either. People all over. But this is the human condition: We love most that which we know.
Reposted by Les Holt
Climate breakdown and the destruction of nature are not information deficit problems
January 8, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Climate breakdown and the destruction of nature are not information deficit problems
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Jimmy Carter, a visionary on ending fossil fuels, put solar panels on the White House. Big Oil-backed Ronald Reagan ousted Carter in 1980 and ripped them out
Tonight, as Carter lies in in state in the Capitol, a climate-fueled wildfire is destroying Reagan's former hometown of Pacific Palisades
Tonight, as Carter lies in in state in the Capitol, a climate-fueled wildfire is destroying Reagan's former hometown of Pacific Palisades
January 8, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Jimmy Carter, a visionary on ending fossil fuels, put solar panels on the White House. Big Oil-backed Ronald Reagan ousted Carter in 1980 and ripped them out
Tonight, as Carter lies in in state in the Capitol, a climate-fueled wildfire is destroying Reagan's former hometown of Pacific Palisades
Tonight, as Carter lies in in state in the Capitol, a climate-fueled wildfire is destroying Reagan's former hometown of Pacific Palisades
Reposted by Les Holt
A big one today with @mikecaulfield.bsky.social. It's about Jan 6th but its really about trying to diagnose what precisely is broken about our information ecosystem and why everything feels so stuck. It's about how the internet is a justification machine. www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
The Internet Is Worse Than a Brainwashing Machine
A rationale is always just a scroll or a click away.
www.theatlantic.com
January 6, 2025 at 2:03 PM
A big one today with @mikecaulfield.bsky.social. It's about Jan 6th but its really about trying to diagnose what precisely is broken about our information ecosystem and why everything feels so stuck. It's about how the internet is a justification machine. www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
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#Canada is heading into an election, sooner or later. This is the sort of thing that will be coming at us. We've never had a Canadian election pushed around by an Emperor Influencer before. This is new. Let us welcome the attention and figure out what to do about it. 🧵 1/9
January 6, 2025 at 5:38 AM
#Canada is heading into an election, sooner or later. This is the sort of thing that will be coming at us. We've never had a Canadian election pushed around by an Emperor Influencer before. This is new. Let us welcome the attention and figure out what to do about it. 🧵 1/9
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#NowPlaying at LGFHQ: Miles Davis > Kind Of Blue > Blue In Green
Miles Davis - Kind Of Blue
Blue In Green
music.apple.com
January 6, 2025 at 11:02 PM
#NowPlaying at LGFHQ: Miles Davis > Kind Of Blue > Blue In Green
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I am a proud New Democrat but there are moments when we must put country first.
Trump's inauguration poses a serious threat.
Canadians deserve a plan, not political brinkmanship.
I will go back to Parliament to try my best.
I will not vote with Pierre Poilieve as it risks advancing his toxic agenda.
Trump's inauguration poses a serious threat.
Canadians deserve a plan, not political brinkmanship.
I will go back to Parliament to try my best.
I will not vote with Pierre Poilieve as it risks advancing his toxic agenda.
December 28, 2024 at 6:01 PM
I am a proud New Democrat but there are moments when we must put country first.
Trump's inauguration poses a serious threat.
Canadians deserve a plan, not political brinkmanship.
I will go back to Parliament to try my best.
I will not vote with Pierre Poilieve as it risks advancing his toxic agenda.
Trump's inauguration poses a serious threat.
Canadians deserve a plan, not political brinkmanship.
I will go back to Parliament to try my best.
I will not vote with Pierre Poilieve as it risks advancing his toxic agenda.
Reposted by Les Holt
All of this talk of Canada’s worst export reminded me of the time Jordan Peterson and Rex Murphy posted a picture of themselves at a restaurant scowling at someone (probably a server who definitely deserved a better tip) and I turned it into this.
🙃
🙃
December 14, 2024 at 11:06 PM
All of this talk of Canada’s worst export reminded me of the time Jordan Peterson and Rex Murphy posted a picture of themselves at a restaurant scowling at someone (probably a server who definitely deserved a better tip) and I turned it into this.
🙃
🙃