Christopher
@parliapics.bsky.social
24. Pescatarian. Screenwriter. Songwriter. Playwright.
Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Patreon.com/ParliamentPictures
Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Patreon.com/ParliamentPictures
James Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, and Donald J. Trump share the same spot at the very bottom of presidential rankings. Mount Rushmore, this is not. IYKYK.
January 17, 2026 at 6:16 PM
James Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, and Donald J. Trump share the same spot at the very bottom of presidential rankings. Mount Rushmore, this is not. IYKYK.
Today’s book recommendation: Inconspicuous Consumption: The Environmental Impact You Don’t Know You Have by Tatiana Schlossberg — a sharp, eye-opening read that reveals how our everyday choices quietly shape the planet, often in ways we never see coming.
December 30, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Today’s book recommendation: Inconspicuous Consumption: The Environmental Impact You Don’t Know You Have by Tatiana Schlossberg — a sharp, eye-opening read that reveals how our everyday choices quietly shape the planet, often in ways we never see coming.
Word of the Day: "Dee-BUNK"
Debunk (verb) means taking a confident little lie out for a walk and immediately tripping it with facts.
It’s when a belief says, “Trust me,”
and evidence says, “Absolutely not.”
Debunk (verb) means taking a confident little lie out for a walk and immediately tripping it with facts.
It’s when a belief says, “Trust me,”
and evidence says, “Absolutely not.”
December 15, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Word of the Day: "Dee-BUNK"
Debunk (verb) means taking a confident little lie out for a walk and immediately tripping it with facts.
It’s when a belief says, “Trust me,”
and evidence says, “Absolutely not.”
Debunk (verb) means taking a confident little lie out for a walk and immediately tripping it with facts.
It’s when a belief says, “Trust me,”
and evidence says, “Absolutely not.”
Hero of the day: Ahmed El Ahmed.
December 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Hero of the day: Ahmed El Ahmed.
This week’s book recommendation: Bread of Angels by Patti Smith—mourning, memory, and the slow ache of being alive.
December 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
This week’s book recommendation: Bread of Angels by Patti Smith—mourning, memory, and the slow ache of being alive.
Word of the Day: "Ra-tuh-fai"
To ratify (verb) is to say, “Yes, we’re doing this,” in a serious voice, with paperwork, signatures, and at least one person who definitely didn’t read the whole thing. 🐀📜
To ratify (verb) is to say, “Yes, we’re doing this,” in a serious voice, with paperwork, signatures, and at least one person who definitely didn’t read the whole thing. 🐀📜
December 13, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Word of the Day: "Ra-tuh-fai"
To ratify (verb) is to say, “Yes, we’re doing this,” in a serious voice, with paperwork, signatures, and at least one person who definitely didn’t read the whole thing. 🐀📜
To ratify (verb) is to say, “Yes, we’re doing this,” in a serious voice, with paperwork, signatures, and at least one person who definitely didn’t read the whole thing. 🐀📜
The Third Gilmore Girl is Kelly Bishop’s witty dive into six decades of showbiz, from A Chorus Line to Dirty Dancing to ruling as Emily Gilmore, serving stories, lessons, and backstage tea with her signature charm.
December 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The Third Gilmore Girl is Kelly Bishop’s witty dive into six decades of showbiz, from A Chorus Line to Dirty Dancing to ruling as Emily Gilmore, serving stories, lessons, and backstage tea with her signature charm.
Word of the day: "Mul-tuh-FAIR-ee-us."
If something is multifarious (adjective), it basically has more variety than a buffet at 2 a.m. It’s a formal way of saying “wow, that’s a lot of different stuff.”
If something is multifarious (adjective), it basically has more variety than a buffet at 2 a.m. It’s a formal way of saying “wow, that’s a lot of different stuff.”
December 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Word of the day: "Mul-tuh-FAIR-ee-us."
If something is multifarious (adjective), it basically has more variety than a buffet at 2 a.m. It’s a formal way of saying “wow, that’s a lot of different stuff.”
If something is multifarious (adjective), it basically has more variety than a buffet at 2 a.m. It’s a formal way of saying “wow, that’s a lot of different stuff.”
Word of the Day: "In-SYE-siv"
Incisive (adjective) means impressively direct and decisive. Basically, it’s what you wish people would be when you ask a simple question instead of giving you a TED Talk.
Incisive (adjective) means impressively direct and decisive. Basically, it’s what you wish people would be when you ask a simple question instead of giving you a TED Talk.
December 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Word of the Day: "In-SYE-siv"
Incisive (adjective) means impressively direct and decisive. Basically, it’s what you wish people would be when you ask a simple question instead of giving you a TED Talk.
Incisive (adjective) means impressively direct and decisive. Basically, it’s what you wish people would be when you ask a simple question instead of giving you a TED Talk.
Word of the Day: "SANG-gwin"
Sanguine (adjective) is a fancy word that usually describes someone who’s weirdly confident and hopeful, even when everything is on fire.
Sanguine (adjective) is a fancy word that usually describes someone who’s weirdly confident and hopeful, even when everything is on fire.
December 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Word of the Day: "SANG-gwin"
Sanguine (adjective) is a fancy word that usually describes someone who’s weirdly confident and hopeful, even when everything is on fire.
Sanguine (adjective) is a fancy word that usually describes someone who’s weirdly confident and hopeful, even when everything is on fire.
Word of the Day: "MAH-luh-fye"
To mollify (verb) someone is essentially to calm them down before they start to lose their temper. It can also mean “to reduce the intensity,” such as turning your emotional volume from screaming to a whisper.
To mollify (verb) someone is essentially to calm them down before they start to lose their temper. It can also mean “to reduce the intensity,” such as turning your emotional volume from screaming to a whisper.
December 9, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Word of the Day: "MAH-luh-fye"
To mollify (verb) someone is essentially to calm them down before they start to lose their temper. It can also mean “to reduce the intensity,” such as turning your emotional volume from screaming to a whisper.
To mollify (verb) someone is essentially to calm them down before they start to lose their temper. It can also mean “to reduce the intensity,” such as turning your emotional volume from screaming to a whisper.
Word of the Day: "Tuh-MAIR-uh-tee"
Temerity (noun) is when you’re confident and unafraid of danger or punishment—basically bravado with no survival instincts. It can also refer to a bold, reckless act, like saying “I’ll be fine” and immediately proving you won’t.
Temerity (noun) is when you’re confident and unafraid of danger or punishment—basically bravado with no survival instincts. It can also refer to a bold, reckless act, like saying “I’ll be fine” and immediately proving you won’t.
December 8, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Word of the Day: "Tuh-MAIR-uh-tee"
Temerity (noun) is when you’re confident and unafraid of danger or punishment—basically bravado with no survival instincts. It can also refer to a bold, reckless act, like saying “I’ll be fine” and immediately proving you won’t.
Temerity (noun) is when you’re confident and unafraid of danger or punishment—basically bravado with no survival instincts. It can also refer to a bold, reckless act, like saying “I’ll be fine” and immediately proving you won’t.
Word of the Day: "seh-ruhn-di-puh-tee."
Serendipity (noun) refers to the kind of luck in which valuable or pleasant things are found without being intentionally sought.
Serendipity (noun) refers to the kind of luck in which valuable or pleasant things are found without being intentionally sought.
December 1, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Word of the Day: "seh-ruhn-di-puh-tee."
Serendipity (noun) refers to the kind of luck in which valuable or pleasant things are found without being intentionally sought.
Serendipity (noun) refers to the kind of luck in which valuable or pleasant things are found without being intentionally sought.
Word of the Day: "KOOM-bye-YAH"
Kumbaya (noun) refers to an idealistic worldview centered on peace and harmony, often implying a naïve belief that such harmony is easy to achieve.
Kumbaya (noun) refers to an idealistic worldview centered on peace and harmony, often implying a naïve belief that such harmony is easy to achieve.
November 27, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Word of the Day: "KOOM-bye-YAH"
Kumbaya (noun) refers to an idealistic worldview centered on peace and harmony, often implying a naïve belief that such harmony is easy to achieve.
Kumbaya (noun) refers to an idealistic worldview centered on peace and harmony, often implying a naïve belief that such harmony is easy to achieve.
Words of the Week:
Banished
Evacuate
Gerrymandering
Collision
Helpline
Sheeple
Truce
Banished
Evacuate
Gerrymandering
Collision
Helpline
Sheeple
Truce
November 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Words of the Week:
Banished
Evacuate
Gerrymandering
Collision
Helpline
Sheeple
Truce
Banished
Evacuate
Gerrymandering
Collision
Helpline
Sheeple
Truce
8 Best Albums of 2025.
8. I’ll Be Waving as You Drive Away by Hayden Pedigo
7. Burnover by Greg Freeman
6. Trying Not to Have a Thought by Algernon Cadwallader
5. Caroline 2 by Caroline
4. Tether by Annahstasia
3. Luster by Maria Somerville
2. Bleeds by Wednesday
1. Getting Killed by Geese
8. I’ll Be Waving as You Drive Away by Hayden Pedigo
7. Burnover by Greg Freeman
6. Trying Not to Have a Thought by Algernon Cadwallader
5. Caroline 2 by Caroline
4. Tether by Annahstasia
3. Luster by Maria Somerville
2. Bleeds by Wednesday
1. Getting Killed by Geese
October 30, 2025 at 11:15 PM
8 Best Albums of 2025.
8. I’ll Be Waving as You Drive Away by Hayden Pedigo
7. Burnover by Greg Freeman
6. Trying Not to Have a Thought by Algernon Cadwallader
5. Caroline 2 by Caroline
4. Tether by Annahstasia
3. Luster by Maria Somerville
2. Bleeds by Wednesday
1. Getting Killed by Geese
8. I’ll Be Waving as You Drive Away by Hayden Pedigo
7. Burnover by Greg Freeman
6. Trying Not to Have a Thought by Algernon Cadwallader
5. Caroline 2 by Caroline
4. Tether by Annahstasia
3. Luster by Maria Somerville
2. Bleeds by Wednesday
1. Getting Killed by Geese
Word of the Day: "Uh-fi-shuh-naa-dow"
Aficionado (noun): a person who has a passionate and consistent interest in something.
Aficionado (noun): a person who has a passionate and consistent interest in something.
October 1, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Word of the Day: "Uh-fi-shuh-naa-dow"
Aficionado (noun): a person who has a passionate and consistent interest in something.
Aficionado (noun): a person who has a passionate and consistent interest in something.
Word of the Day: "Aa-duh-see"
**Odyssey (noun):** A long journey filled with adventures. It refers to a series of experiences that provide knowledge or understanding. An odyssey can be any lengthy and complex journey, often aimed at achieving a particular goal.
**Odyssey (noun):** A long journey filled with adventures. It refers to a series of experiences that provide knowledge or understanding. An odyssey can be any lengthy and complex journey, often aimed at achieving a particular goal.
August 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Word of the Day: "Aa-duh-see"
**Odyssey (noun):** A long journey filled with adventures. It refers to a series of experiences that provide knowledge or understanding. An odyssey can be any lengthy and complex journey, often aimed at achieving a particular goal.
**Odyssey (noun):** A long journey filled with adventures. It refers to a series of experiences that provide knowledge or understanding. An odyssey can be any lengthy and complex journey, often aimed at achieving a particular goal.
The Word of the Day is "Snaak"
Snark (noun) is a fun, informal word that describes a playful attitude or expression filled with mockery and sarcasm. It can also refer to a fictional creature, often mentioned when talking about a task or goal that seems tricky or nearly impossible to reach.
Snark (noun) is a fun, informal word that describes a playful attitude or expression filled with mockery and sarcasm. It can also refer to a fictional creature, often mentioned when talking about a task or goal that seems tricky or nearly impossible to reach.
August 2, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The Word of the Day is "Snaak"
Snark (noun) is a fun, informal word that describes a playful attitude or expression filled with mockery and sarcasm. It can also refer to a fictional creature, often mentioned when talking about a task or goal that seems tricky or nearly impossible to reach.
Snark (noun) is a fun, informal word that describes a playful attitude or expression filled with mockery and sarcasm. It can also refer to a fictional creature, often mentioned when talking about a task or goal that seems tricky or nearly impossible to reach.
Word of the Day: "Suhn-ti-luh"
**Scintilla (noun)**: A tiny spark or trace of a particular quality or feeling, like a little flicker of joy or inspiration that lights up your day!
**Scintilla (noun)**: A tiny spark or trace of a particular quality or feeling, like a little flicker of joy or inspiration that lights up your day!
August 1, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Word of the Day: "Suhn-ti-luh"
**Scintilla (noun)**: A tiny spark or trace of a particular quality or feeling, like a little flicker of joy or inspiration that lights up your day!
**Scintilla (noun)**: A tiny spark or trace of a particular quality or feeling, like a little flicker of joy or inspiration that lights up your day!
Word of the Day: "Di-kr"
Dicker (verb) refers to the art of negotiating or debating the terms of a purchase, agreement, or contract, engaging in a lively exchange to secure the best possible deal.
Dicker (verb) refers to the art of negotiating or debating the terms of a purchase, agreement, or contract, engaging in a lively exchange to secure the best possible deal.
July 31, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Word of the Day: "Di-kr"
Dicker (verb) refers to the art of negotiating or debating the terms of a purchase, agreement, or contract, engaging in a lively exchange to secure the best possible deal.
Dicker (verb) refers to the art of negotiating or debating the terms of a purchase, agreement, or contract, engaging in a lively exchange to secure the best possible deal.
Word of the Day: "Suhn-kist"
Sunkissed (adjective) is all about that lovely glow you get when your skin or a place has been warmed by the sun. It brings a sense of warmth and energy, giving off a vibe of natural beauty that feels both healthy and inviting.
Sunkissed (adjective) is all about that lovely glow you get when your skin or a place has been warmed by the sun. It brings a sense of warmth and energy, giving off a vibe of natural beauty that feels both healthy and inviting.
July 30, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Word of the Day: "Suhn-kist"
Sunkissed (adjective) is all about that lovely glow you get when your skin or a place has been warmed by the sun. It brings a sense of warmth and energy, giving off a vibe of natural beauty that feels both healthy and inviting.
Sunkissed (adjective) is all about that lovely glow you get when your skin or a place has been warmed by the sun. It brings a sense of warmth and energy, giving off a vibe of natural beauty that feels both healthy and inviting.
Word of the Day: "Hoo-pluh"
Hoopla (noun): Unneeded excitement around something. It refers to noisy activity or commotion, often associated with celebrations.
Hoopla (noun): Unneeded excitement around something. It refers to noisy activity or commotion, often associated with celebrations.
July 29, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Word of the Day: "Hoo-pluh"
Hoopla (noun): Unneeded excitement around something. It refers to noisy activity or commotion, often associated with celebrations.
Hoopla (noun): Unneeded excitement around something. It refers to noisy activity or commotion, often associated with celebrations.
Word of the Day: "LINCH-pin"
A linchpin (noun) is someone or something significant to the success of a team or organization. They’re the ones who hold everything together!
A linchpin (noun) is someone or something significant to the success of a team or organization. They’re the ones who hold everything together!
July 28, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Word of the Day: "LINCH-pin"
A linchpin (noun) is someone or something significant to the success of a team or organization. They’re the ones who hold everything together!
A linchpin (noun) is someone or something significant to the success of a team or organization. They’re the ones who hold everything together!
Word of the Day: "Vek-suh-LAH-luh-jee"
Vexillology (noun) is the study of flags. We are drawn to flags for their powerful symbolism. Flags represent history, values, and the sacrifices made in its name, fostering a sense of unity and shared identity.
Vexillology (noun) is the study of flags. We are drawn to flags for their powerful symbolism. Flags represent history, values, and the sacrifices made in its name, fostering a sense of unity and shared identity.
July 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Word of the Day: "Vek-suh-LAH-luh-jee"
Vexillology (noun) is the study of flags. We are drawn to flags for their powerful symbolism. Flags represent history, values, and the sacrifices made in its name, fostering a sense of unity and shared identity.
Vexillology (noun) is the study of flags. We are drawn to flags for their powerful symbolism. Flags represent history, values, and the sacrifices made in its name, fostering a sense of unity and shared identity.