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Mariam Zama
@mimsez.bsky.social
1.3K followers 4.2K following 2.1K posts
Cranky crone, avid reader and mother of cats. Mostly reposts and likes, socially awkward even on social media. In love with Montreal.
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midnightpals.bsky.social
Musk: anyway dissa prove dat i read books
Musk: now i off to prove dat i have many othera interests
Musk: anna i not talking about racism
Musk: although i do find it very interesting
November 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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jensfoell.de
Holy shit. Bring back Sarah Kendzior immediately, she's one of the most urgently needed voices of our time.
November 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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stephanieburgis.bsky.social
I enjoyed this book so much!
titanbooks.bsky.social Titan Books @titanbooks.bsky.social · 5h
Happy Book Birthday to SNAKE-EATER by @tkingfisher.com!

A young woman seeking a fresh start is confronted by ancient gods, malevolent supernatural forces, and eccentric neighbours in an isolated desert town in this fantasy horror! 🐍

https://tinyurl.com/sdamfpkf
November 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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natashabertrand.bsky.social
NEWS: The UK is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
edition.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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rosemarymosco.com
Baby pigeon mystery.
My pigeon book is here: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/rosem...
A six-panel comic. In panel 1, text says "People often wonder, why don't I see baby pigeons? Here's where they're hiding:" and there's an egg with an arrow pointing to a question mark, then an arrow pointing to an adult pigeon. Panel 2 says "Pigeons don't nest in trees. They nest in sheltered spaces on or in buildings. This keeps their babies safe from weather and predators." There's a pigeon nesting in a sheltered cavity in the side of a building. Panel 3 says "The hidden babies look like this: like moldy potatoes, but cute" and there are two baby pigeons looking, well, like moldy pink and gray potatoes with yellow fuzz. Panel 4 says "Older baby pigeons hide in plain sight. When they leave the nest, they're adult-sized, but they're still young and learning" and a fledgling pigeon is flying out of a building saying "aaaaaa". Panel 5 says "Here's how to identify these young pigeons" and shows a fledgling pigeon with arrows pointing to these features: eyes may be gray-brown, pale-edged feathers, smaller "nose" (cere), subdued hues, and looks worried. Panel 6 says "Scientifically speaking, though, all pigeons are sweet babies" and there are three very cute round pigeons, a gray, white, and red one, with arrows pointing to them to make things look scientific.
November 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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photoblair.bsky.social
Winterautumn Lane.

#Toronto #Snow #SnowTO #Laneway #Photography
A dirt lane in the Leslieville neighbourhood of Toronto with colourful leaves and the season's first dusting of snow
November 9, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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maxwaughphoto.bsky.social
One of the funner moments from my South Africa trip occurred when these two little borbs decided to chase each other on the edge a lagoon.

(They're Black Crakes, btw.)
Black Crakes chasing each other in South Africa
November 11, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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tkingfisher.com
Buddy, if you wanna try to grammar Nazi Joyce Carol Oates as a gotcha, that’s between you and your god, but searching for posts about it to post this is the saddest thing I’ve seen all day, and that includes reading about the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
November 11, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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madelineashby.bsky.social
I’m not sure if the first line will convince you, but this kindle sale might: www.amazon.com/Glass-Houses...
The first page of Madeline Ashby’s novel GLASS HOUSES.
November 11, 2025 at 12:41 PM
mimsez.bsky.social
I do love a mid-week day off. Long weekends are great, but having a random day off during the week feels like I’ve gotten away with something.
November 11, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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tkingfisher.com
I would just live my life so that Joyce Carol Oates does not feel the need to destroy me.
November 11, 2025 at 5:56 AM
mimsez.bsky.social
As a half Dane, I love the start of hygge season. Off from work today, on the morning after our first snowstorm,and I’m so excited to be able to light candles and snuggle down on the sofa.
The view out of a large window. Snow is visible on the balcony and driveway railings. And, inside the view is of a wooden shelf covered with plants, vases and other ornaments. Three lighted candles add a warm glow. At the top of the photo, the large shade of an arc lamp shines.
November 11, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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samthielman.com
“whatever club he’s invited to join has been devalued by the invitation”
Tweet by Joyce Carol Oates: "wherever he goes, he wants to leave"--that's because when he gets there, he has brought his own self along; & whatever club he's invited to join has been devalued by the invitation. QT of @avidreader1000 Wherever he goes, he wants to leave: SA, Canada, ultimately the U.S. in the long run, based on his behavior. This also includes Earth. A continuous disavowal of your home is odd, to say the least. He seems to have no c...
November 11, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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weratedogs.com
This is Oakley. He has an injury that requires physical therapy and at-home massages. Luckily, his cat sibling River has been training his whole life for this. 14/10 for both
November 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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stephanelbow.bsky.social
Brutalism can be warm and cozy, welcoming, soft, beautiful... Haters dni
shawnmicallef.bsky.social Shawn Micallef @shawnmicallef.bsky.social · 2d
The whole thing is exquisite ribbed (for your pleasure) concrete. Yet it’s soft and quiet, a moon safari in the sky. Hotel Bonaventure. Built above the rail lines even. Canada: once great.
Ribbed stairwell Ribbed wall Hallway Outdoor pool
November 10, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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jonathanstea.bsky.social
Measles vaccination averted more than 60 million deaths between 2000 and 2023.

In 2023, there were an estimated 107 500 measles deaths globally, mostly among unvaccinated or under vaccinated children under the age of 5 years.

www.who.int/news-room/fa...
November 10, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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peachyannabelle.bsky.social
Nico always comes running when we sing at home
A black cat sitting on the floor with one ear slightly tucked. The same black cat as before, getting close to the camera with both ears now pinned back and an investigative look about her. Her face seems to say "what the hell"
November 10, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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kithrup.bsky.social
Cached US Kindle giveaway: 6 copies of SUNSHINE by Robin McKinley, which remains one of my favorite vampire books of all time. (I honestly can't think of one I like more, although @tanyahuff.bsky.social's Vicky Nelson series as a whole matches it).

#KindleBookGiveaway
November 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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lauren.rotatingsandwiches.com
history will ultimately decide this but i think joyce carol oates might have just landed the most devastating burn in human history. like the death star trench run of posting
November 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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kibblesmith.com
Wait do I have it correct that Joyce Carol Oates said Musk was a shell of a man with no joy in his life and he totally saw it and said "No I'm not" and now he's searching the titles of different movies he likes and replying "great movie"
November 10, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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premeemohamed.com
Anyway the Metro train I was on screeched to a stop and dumped everybody off like 17 stops before end of line, so I ended up near the Grand Palais! Closed today because it is Monday, but surrounded by nice things. Behold the shiny horf!!
a shiny golden statue of a winged horse rearing with one leg up, on top of a very tall stone plinth against a blue sky
November 10, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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minibubbly.bsky.social
List of places in #Halifax #NovaScotia looking for winter clothing Donations:

Brunswick Street Mission
Parker Street Food Bank
Souls Harbour Rescue Mission
The Hospice Thrift Store
Salvation Army
NSCC donation bins
Beacon House
Churches

Also check with local schools
November 10, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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alchemistsstudio.bsky.social
A sneak-peak of our Holiday collection as we get it updated this week.

All of the items shown are for sale and ready to make their way to your home for the holidays!

More to come as the week progresses!

#holidays #art #pottery
A selection of 7 large ceramic ornaments in various colours A trans pride themed porcelain ornament 3 porcelain animal ornaments in white A raku fired Christmas tree in greens, reds, purples, and golds with a bit of black
November 9, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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jbf1755.bsky.social
Yesterday at the farmer’s market I saw a vendor quietly give food to someone whose EBT (SNAP) card didn’t have enough money on it.

People helping people because the president and his administration refuse to.

Even when court-ordered.
November 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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christyceeck.bsky.social
What a statement. Not what I would have gone with when trying to dispel the petty and thuggish impressions of the party after this last week. And not prime ministerial in the least.

#CdnPoli
sarobertson.bsky.social Scott Robertson @sarobertson.bsky.social · 2d
Poilievre’s office on allegations of pushing and yelling by Scheer and Warkentin: “Chris d’Entremont, who established himself a liar after willfully deceiving his voters, friends, and colleagues...is now spinning more lies after crossing the floor. He will fit in perfectly in the Liberal caucus.”
November 9, 2025 at 5:17 PM