Brendan Cummins
@misterhistory.bsky.social
PhD candidate exploring new religious movements, Latter-day Saints/Mormons, identity, space, and place. University of Lethbridge School of Liberal Education Instructor. Lover of dogs and all things comic book.
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In Cumbrian dialects, 'merl' is blackbird
one should never fall asleep whilst listening to it's song or you shall awaken in the Land of the Fae
more in 'Folklore of the Lake District'
bardofcumberland.com/folklore/
#birds #folklore #booksky
art: Blackbird Stealing Redcurrants by Angela Harding
one should never fall asleep whilst listening to it's song or you shall awaken in the Land of the Fae
more in 'Folklore of the Lake District'
bardofcumberland.com/folklore/
#birds #folklore #booksky
art: Blackbird Stealing Redcurrants by Angela Harding
November 2, 2025 at 1:49 PM
In Cumbrian dialects, 'merl' is blackbird
one should never fall asleep whilst listening to it's song or you shall awaken in the Land of the Fae
more in 'Folklore of the Lake District'
bardofcumberland.com/folklore/
#birds #folklore #booksky
art: Blackbird Stealing Redcurrants by Angela Harding
one should never fall asleep whilst listening to it's song or you shall awaken in the Land of the Fae
more in 'Folklore of the Lake District'
bardofcumberland.com/folklore/
#birds #folklore #booksky
art: Blackbird Stealing Redcurrants by Angela Harding
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Zohran Mamdani caught lying that he understood Plato’s allegory of the cave, yet when asked to explain it, he seemed to instead explain Baudrillard’s theory of Simulacra and Simulation where reality has been replaced by symbols and signs, which seems similar to Plato’s theory but is not the same
October 29, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Zohran Mamdani caught lying that he understood Plato’s allegory of the cave, yet when asked to explain it, he seemed to instead explain Baudrillard’s theory of Simulacra and Simulation where reality has been replaced by symbols and signs, which seems similar to Plato’s theory but is not the same
I'm teaching a dual credit course at a local high school. Bill 2 does not apply to me and my class is set to resume Thursday. I'm torn between going back, supporting my public education colleagues in the classroom or breaking my contract and refusing to return in place of those being forced back.
October 28, 2025 at 11:01 PM
I'm teaching a dual credit course at a local high school. Bill 2 does not apply to me and my class is set to resume Thursday. I'm torn between going back, supporting my public education colleagues in the classroom or breaking my contract and refusing to return in place of those being forced back.
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In more Alberta news, we don't yet have details of the returning to school and the Parent Society is already emailing with excitement about the school fundraiser this week. If we raise enough pledges, maybe we can fund our provincial education. Super glad we pay taxes though. #ableg
October 28, 2025 at 6:27 PM
In more Alberta news, we don't yet have details of the returning to school and the Parent Society is already emailing with excitement about the school fundraiser this week. If we raise enough pledges, maybe we can fund our provincial education. Super glad we pay taxes though. #ableg
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‘These aren’t just fairy tales…’
Julian Brave Noisecat explores the Trickster’s legacy and why We Survived the Night brings those teachings back to life.
Watch the full interview on the latest Face to Face: youtu.be/iA3B9OQP-ik
Julian Brave Noisecat explores the Trickster’s legacy and why We Survived the Night brings those teachings back to life.
Watch the full interview on the latest Face to Face: youtu.be/iA3B9OQP-ik
October 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
‘These aren’t just fairy tales…’
Julian Brave Noisecat explores the Trickster’s legacy and why We Survived the Night brings those teachings back to life.
Watch the full interview on the latest Face to Face: youtu.be/iA3B9OQP-ik
Julian Brave Noisecat explores the Trickster’s legacy and why We Survived the Night brings those teachings back to life.
Watch the full interview on the latest Face to Face: youtu.be/iA3B9OQP-ik
The mind numbing pain of going through 950+ pages of family histories and finding nothing, transformed to joy by three sentences in the "this is the last one and then I give up" book.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The mind numbing pain of going through 950+ pages of family histories and finding nothing, transformed to joy by three sentences in the "this is the last one and then I give up" book.
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Housing First is proven, but its success depends on landlords' willingness to offer their rental units.
When politicians paint those experiencing homelessness as addicts or criminals, public willingness to engage declines, undermining the program.
Our next #Lethbridge council has hills to climb.
When politicians paint those experiencing homelessness as addicts or criminals, public willingness to engage declines, undermining the program.
Our next #Lethbridge council has hills to climb.
October 20, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Housing First is proven, but its success depends on landlords' willingness to offer their rental units.
When politicians paint those experiencing homelessness as addicts or criminals, public willingness to engage declines, undermining the program.
Our next #Lethbridge council has hills to climb.
When politicians paint those experiencing homelessness as addicts or criminals, public willingness to engage declines, undermining the program.
Our next #Lethbridge council has hills to climb.
These are my thoughts and should not be taken as speaking on behalf of any group or organization.
I was disappointed, not surprised at the Board's decision. But I am frustrated. Making decisions based on what a bully MIGHT do is how a bully maintains control.
That should be our tipping point.
I was disappointed, not surprised at the Board's decision. But I am frustrated. Making decisions based on what a bully MIGHT do is how a bully maintains control.
That should be our tipping point.
October 14, 2025 at 9:56 PM
These are my thoughts and should not be taken as speaking on behalf of any group or organization.
I was disappointed, not surprised at the Board's decision. But I am frustrated. Making decisions based on what a bully MIGHT do is how a bully maintains control.
That should be our tipping point.
I was disappointed, not surprised at the Board's decision. But I am frustrated. Making decisions based on what a bully MIGHT do is how a bully maintains control.
That should be our tipping point.
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I will post "Mapping Lethbridge’s Election Priorities, 2025" every day until Oct 20.👇
You can vote between now & October 20!
#YQL #Lethbridge #abpoli #LocalDemocracyMatters #WhoGovernsMatters
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You can vote between now & October 20!
#YQL #Lethbridge #abpoli #LocalDemocracyMatters #WhoGovernsMatters
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Mapping Lethbridge’s Election Priorities, 2025
I’m going off script in this post to discuss the slate of candidates for the October 20 Lethbridge municipal election. To cut through the white noise and offer some clarity (albeit no certainty), I…
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October 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
I will post "Mapping Lethbridge’s Election Priorities, 2025" every day until Oct 20.👇
You can vote between now & October 20!
#YQL #Lethbridge #abpoli #LocalDemocracyMatters #WhoGovernsMatters
yalebelanger.wordpress.com/2025/09/27/m...
You can vote between now & October 20!
#YQL #Lethbridge #abpoli #LocalDemocracyMatters #WhoGovernsMatters
yalebelanger.wordpress.com/2025/09/27/m...
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Dearest CNN, GFY
-Canada
-Canada
Why won’t they take responsibility for their country’s actions? Innocent they are not, it’s your fault. We didn’t start this fiasco and only you can end it. Your self described exceptionalism doesn’t cut it here.
www.cnn.com/2025/10/13/b...
www.cnn.com/2025/10/13/b...
Canada’s boycott America movement is hurting innocent bystanders | CNN Business
Virginia Distillery CEO Gareth Moore was bullish on his company’s American single malt whisky sales north of the border when 2025 kicked off.
www.cnn.com
October 14, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Dearest CNN, GFY
-Canada
-Canada
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Enjoy "The Candidate, the Professor, and the Missing Link." Some more insight into the #Lethbridge mayoral campaign.
#YQL #abpoli #LocalDemocracyMatters #WhoGovernsMatters
@misterhistory.bsky.social @colbecky.bsky.social @jeffreycoffman.bsky.social @cmartincathy.bsky.social @tsbh.bsky.social
#YQL #abpoli #LocalDemocracyMatters #WhoGovernsMatters
@misterhistory.bsky.social @colbecky.bsky.social @jeffreycoffman.bsky.social @cmartincathy.bsky.social @tsbh.bsky.social
The Candidate, the Professor, and the Missing Link
University of Lethbridge students recently organized a candidates’ forum in anticipation of the October 20th municipal election. Nearly every council candidate and three mayoral candidates attended…
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October 12, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Enjoy "The Candidate, the Professor, and the Missing Link." Some more insight into the #Lethbridge mayoral campaign.
#YQL #abpoli #LocalDemocracyMatters #WhoGovernsMatters
@misterhistory.bsky.social @colbecky.bsky.social @jeffreycoffman.bsky.social @cmartincathy.bsky.social @tsbh.bsky.social
#YQL #abpoli #LocalDemocracyMatters #WhoGovernsMatters
@misterhistory.bsky.social @colbecky.bsky.social @jeffreycoffman.bsky.social @cmartincathy.bsky.social @tsbh.bsky.social
Ready for my meeting this morning.
October 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Ready for my meeting this morning.
Excellent work and analysis, as per usual.
My comments on the #Lethbridge mayoral race. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely intended. Enjoy!
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Two Stories, No Strategy: Lethbridge’s Mayoral Race, 2025
Bear with me while I quickly cite the oft-maligned former U.S. President Richard Milhous Nixon, who, in a 1971 speech, reflected on the increasingly combustible nature of American politics. He obse…
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October 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Excellent work and analysis, as per usual.
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Every journalist should have the following response prepared for every time they speak with Premier Danielle Smith:
“With respect, Premier, that did not answer my question. What you provided was a justification aligned with your predetermined position, not a direct response."
“With respect, Premier, that did not answer my question. What you provided was a justification aligned with your predetermined position, not a direct response."
October 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Every journalist should have the following response prepared for every time they speak with Premier Danielle Smith:
“With respect, Premier, that did not answer my question. What you provided was a justification aligned with your predetermined position, not a direct response."
“With respect, Premier, that did not answer my question. What you provided was a justification aligned with your predetermined position, not a direct response."
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@charlesrusnell.bsky.social spoke to my class yesterday—great session!
I asked him @ Al Beeber running campaign ads while still writing for the #Lethbridge Herald.👇
“You can’t be a politician AND a journalist,” and he said a leave of absence should have been mandatory.
Call 403-328-4411 to complain.
I asked him @ Al Beeber running campaign ads while still writing for the #Lethbridge Herald.👇
“You can’t be a politician AND a journalist,” and he said a leave of absence should have been mandatory.
Call 403-328-4411 to complain.
October 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
@charlesrusnell.bsky.social spoke to my class yesterday—great session!
I asked him @ Al Beeber running campaign ads while still writing for the #Lethbridge Herald.👇
“You can’t be a politician AND a journalist,” and he said a leave of absence should have been mandatory.
Call 403-328-4411 to complain.
I asked him @ Al Beeber running campaign ads while still writing for the #Lethbridge Herald.👇
“You can’t be a politician AND a journalist,” and he said a leave of absence should have been mandatory.
Call 403-328-4411 to complain.
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Want to know more about candidates for City Hall? Check out these little 2-minute blurbs. #DemocracyMatters #YQL #Lethbridge
Kelti Baird, City Council Candidate - 2025 Lethbridge Election
YouTube video by CityofLethbridge
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September 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Want to know more about candidates for City Hall? Check out these little 2-minute blurbs. #DemocracyMatters #YQL #Lethbridge
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I'm concerned about civic literacy in advance of the Oct Lethbridge election. Here's my take on the issues. Enjoy!
@misterhistory.bsky.social @cherryredtoes.bsky.social @spokewitch.bsky.social @glendaaus.bsky.social @ruggedbroad.bsky.social
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@misterhistory.bsky.social @cherryredtoes.bsky.social @spokewitch.bsky.social @glendaaus.bsky.social @ruggedbroad.bsky.social
yalebelanger.wordpress.com/2025/09/27/m...
Mapping Lethbridge’s Election Priorities, 2025
I’m going off script in this post to discuss the slate of candidates for the October 20 Lethbridge municipal election. To cut through the white noise and offer some clarity (albeit no certainty), I…
yalebelanger.wordpress.com
September 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I'm concerned about civic literacy in advance of the Oct Lethbridge election. Here's my take on the issues. Enjoy!
@misterhistory.bsky.social @cherryredtoes.bsky.social @spokewitch.bsky.social @glendaaus.bsky.social @ruggedbroad.bsky.social
yalebelanger.wordpress.com/2025/09/27/m...
@misterhistory.bsky.social @cherryredtoes.bsky.social @spokewitch.bsky.social @glendaaus.bsky.social @ruggedbroad.bsky.social
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This interview with Kelti Baird is, by far, the most professional, comprehensive, responsive & engaging of all the candidates to date. She has got it together! I encourage all in #Lethbridge to give it a view.
A conversation with Lethbridge City Council candidate Kelti Baird | Kelti Baird | BCN
YouTube video by Bridge City News
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September 26, 2025 at 3:19 AM
This interview with Kelti Baird is, by far, the most professional, comprehensive, responsive & engaging of all the candidates to date. She has got it together! I encourage all in #Lethbridge to give it a view.
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Got $100 for COVID shots! BTW … 👇
Danielle Smith: “I want to be clear: under the UCP’s Public Health Care Guarantee, we are committing to all Albertans that under no circumstances will any Albertan ever have to pay out-of-pocket to see their family doctor or to get the medical treatment they need.”
Danielle Smith: “I want to be clear: under the UCP’s Public Health Care Guarantee, we are committing to all Albertans that under no circumstances will any Albertan ever have to pay out-of-pocket to see their family doctor or to get the medical treatment they need.”
Public Health Care Guarantee - United Conservative Party of Alberta
Danielle Smith, and the United Conservative Party announced the Public Health Guarantee: a commitment to Albertans that the UCP is fully dedicated to Alberta’s publicly-funded health care system. A UC...
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September 24, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Got $100 for COVID shots! BTW … 👇
Danielle Smith: “I want to be clear: under the UCP’s Public Health Care Guarantee, we are committing to all Albertans that under no circumstances will any Albertan ever have to pay out-of-pocket to see their family doctor or to get the medical treatment they need.”
Danielle Smith: “I want to be clear: under the UCP’s Public Health Care Guarantee, we are committing to all Albertans that under no circumstances will any Albertan ever have to pay out-of-pocket to see their family doctor or to get the medical treatment they need.”
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Premier Danielle Smith is complaining about the Edmonton School Board's "vicious compliance."
I've compiled a few moments of the UCP's vicious compliance with the Premier's simple demands for change to 'Make Alberta Great Again'.
Enjoy!
I've compiled a few moments of the UCP's vicious compliance with the Premier's simple demands for change to 'Make Alberta Great Again'.
Enjoy!
August 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Premier Danielle Smith is complaining about the Edmonton School Board's "vicious compliance."
I've compiled a few moments of the UCP's vicious compliance with the Premier's simple demands for change to 'Make Alberta Great Again'.
Enjoy!
I've compiled a few moments of the UCP's vicious compliance with the Premier's simple demands for change to 'Make Alberta Great Again'.
Enjoy!
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Writing my thesis and again strongly feeling the lack of a history of the Sunday School organization. Would really love to cite a single book but nooooo I have to cite eight different news articles and five different interviews I've done. #mormonstudies
August 26, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Writing my thesis and again strongly feeling the lack of a history of the Sunday School organization. Would really love to cite a single book but nooooo I have to cite eight different news articles and five different interviews I've done. #mormonstudies
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I just read his EBC submission, which has a number of factual errors, including that Leth-west and Leth-East were "... re-aligned ... to ensure the U of L played a pivotal role in supporting the NDP."
Realigned in 2010.
Under the PCs.
By an EBC that understood Democracy.
As a good EBC will.
Realigned in 2010.
Under the PCs.
By an EBC that understood Democracy.
As a good EBC will.
August 21, 2025 at 11:31 PM
I just read his EBC submission, which has a number of factual errors, including that Leth-west and Leth-East were "... re-aligned ... to ensure the U of L played a pivotal role in supporting the NDP."
Realigned in 2010.
Under the PCs.
By an EBC that understood Democracy.
As a good EBC will.
Realigned in 2010.
Under the PCs.
By an EBC that understood Democracy.
As a good EBC will.
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this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like
August 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like
