Ruth Kapelus
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Ruth Kapelus
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· Nov 2
The agony of defeat
And the beauty of the game
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Some thoughts on last night 🙏⚾💙
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How do I get everyone to shut up about Will Stancil??!!!
How do people let one person they’ve never met dominate them this much. It’s exhausting.
How do people let one person they’ve never met dominate them this much. It’s exhausting.
February 11, 2026 at 12:23 AM
How do I get everyone to shut up about Will Stancil??!!!
How do people let one person they’ve never met dominate them this much. It’s exhausting.
How do people let one person they’ve never met dominate them this much. It’s exhausting.
Remembering how I got scolded for suggesting Bieber knew he was hurt.
Remembering now how surprised everyone was when Bieber didn't opt out and ..
We are off to a great start
February 10, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Remembering how I got scolded for suggesting Bieber knew he was hurt.
I thought very public proposals were the worst, but there is a definitely something much worse and it’s this.
new most bizarre moment of the Olympics just dropped
Norwegian biathlete wins bronze medal, then, totally unprompted, reveal he cheated on his GF, she left him, and he wants to apologize publicly hoping she takes him back
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Norwegian biathlete wins bronze medal, then, totally unprompted, reveal he cheated on his GF, she left him, and he wants to apologize publicly hoping she takes him back
www.vg.no/sport/i/vr5g...
February 10, 2026 at 8:19 PM
I thought very public proposals were the worst, but there is a definitely something much worse and it’s this.
In grade 2 I wanted to live on the moon, like a girl in one of my fave books ‘This place has no atmosphere’. Mostly because she had a cute nerdy bf at the end.
But then I grew up & realized nobody is ever going to live on the moon. And yet in 2026 media forces us to pretend it could still happen.
But then I grew up & realized nobody is ever going to live on the moon. And yet in 2026 media forces us to pretend it could still happen.
February 10, 2026 at 12:33 AM
In grade 2 I wanted to live on the moon, like a girl in one of my fave books ‘This place has no atmosphere’. Mostly because she had a cute nerdy bf at the end.
But then I grew up & realized nobody is ever going to live on the moon. And yet in 2026 media forces us to pretend it could still happen.
But then I grew up & realized nobody is ever going to live on the moon. And yet in 2026 media forces us to pretend it could still happen.
Genuinely absurd that the rest of the world has to endure this because of millions of the dumbest most selfish people walking this earth.
Trump: “The first thing China will do is terminate ALL Ice Hockey being played in Canada, and permanently eliminate The Stanley Cup.”
February 9, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Genuinely absurd that the rest of the world has to endure this because of millions of the dumbest most selfish people walking this earth.
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*new* from me:
As pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training, three front office staffers spoke to me about helping Latino baseball players and their families navigate an America ravaged by ICE raids.
They say guidance from MLB has been “minimal” so their teams are getting creative.
As pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training, three front office staffers spoke to me about helping Latino baseball players and their families navigate an America ravaged by ICE raids.
They say guidance from MLB has been “minimal” so their teams are getting creative.
How do MLB workers protect Latin players from Trump's ICE raids? By themselves.
Front office staffers told eyeblack about keeping immigrant players safe while league guidance is minimal and "Manfred kisses Trump's ass."
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February 9, 2026 at 1:54 PM
*new* from me:
As pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training, three front office staffers spoke to me about helping Latino baseball players and their families navigate an America ravaged by ICE raids.
They say guidance from MLB has been “minimal” so their teams are getting creative.
As pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training, three front office staffers spoke to me about helping Latino baseball players and their families navigate an America ravaged by ICE raids.
They say guidance from MLB has been “minimal” so their teams are getting creative.
Bad Bunny and Good Doggie
February 9, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Bad Bunny and Good Doggie
When did Matt Damon become Josh Brolin?
wishing a very sad Sunday to all Patriots fans. sorry to this guy.
February 8, 2026 at 7:37 PM
When did Matt Damon become Josh Brolin?
Never let Sandra Bezic see me do anything ever, I couldn’t withstand the criticism.
February 8, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Never let Sandra Bezic see me do anything ever, I couldn’t withstand the criticism.
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in an era when carnivore diet influencers are in charge of the american nuclear arsenal we have to admit the "annoying vegan" stereotype barely ever actually existed and the "all meat diet guy" is real, increasingly omnipresent, and way more annoying and inconvenient to actually be around
February 8, 2026 at 5:59 PM
in an era when carnivore diet influencers are in charge of the american nuclear arsenal we have to admit the "annoying vegan" stereotype barely ever actually existed and the "all meat diet guy" is real, increasingly omnipresent, and way more annoying and inconvenient to actually be around
For the people who do the 5km and 10km long track speed skating event, surely there’s an easier way to get in your steps.
February 8, 2026 at 5:44 PM
For the people who do the 5km and 10km long track speed skating event, surely there’s an easier way to get in your steps.
It’s interesting to me that in the Olympics there are many women-only commentators for so many sports and it’s not even notable.
Yet when we have just one for a sport like football or baseball it’s treated as something unique. And rarely maintained or repeated.
Yet when we have just one for a sport like football or baseball it’s treated as something unique. And rarely maintained or repeated.
February 8, 2026 at 4:46 PM
It’s interesting to me that in the Olympics there are many women-only commentators for so many sports and it’s not even notable.
Yet when we have just one for a sport like football or baseball it’s treated as something unique. And rarely maintained or repeated.
Yet when we have just one for a sport like football or baseball it’s treated as something unique. And rarely maintained or repeated.
Okay it looks like it’s up and running and now I’m excited to take it later today!
Toronto: dare I take the Eglinton Crosstown tomorrow. Do we believe it will be working?
February 8, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Okay it looks like it’s up and running and now I’m excited to take it later today!
There’s a lot of screaming in curling, I’m coming to realize.
February 8, 2026 at 2:25 PM
There’s a lot of screaming in curling, I’m coming to realize.
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My nephew Kalin Glew is raising money to participate in the Toronto Maple Leafs Easter Seals skate that will take place on April 7.
Kalin is an inspirational guy who has cerebral palsy. He has benefitted greatly from the programs offered by Easter Seals.
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Kalin is an inspirational guy who has cerebral palsy. He has benefitted greatly from the programs offered by Easter Seals.
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Support Kalin Glew
This year I am fundraising in support of Easter Seals Ontario and children with physical disabilities so I can skate on the ice with the Toronto Maple Leafs! You can help me reach my goal by making a ...
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February 8, 2026 at 1:50 PM
My nephew Kalin Glew is raising money to participate in the Toronto Maple Leafs Easter Seals skate that will take place on April 7.
Kalin is an inspirational guy who has cerebral palsy. He has benefitted greatly from the programs offered by Easter Seals.
secure.e2rm.com/p2p/fundrais...
Kalin is an inspirational guy who has cerebral palsy. He has benefitted greatly from the programs offered by Easter Seals.
secure.e2rm.com/p2p/fundrais...
Toronto: dare I take the Eglinton Crosstown tomorrow. Do we believe it will be working?
February 7, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Toronto: dare I take the Eglinton Crosstown tomorrow. Do we believe it will be working?
Tomorrow is going to be an Olympian day… of eating.
a blurry picture of a woman 's face with a man behind her
ALT: a blurry picture of a woman 's face with a man behind her
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February 7, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Tomorrow is going to be an Olympian day… of eating.
Snacking while watching the Olympics feels like a kind of sacrilege.
February 7, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Snacking while watching the Olympics feels like a kind of sacrilege.
Hmmm, which celebrity would I pay a nickel to kick me in the stomach?
February 7, 2026 at 3:27 AM
Hmmm, which celebrity would I pay a nickel to kick me in the stomach?
It’s going to feel like -32 tonight. I don’t know how northern Canadians cope with this every year. They are made of stronger stuff than me.
February 6, 2026 at 9:58 PM
It’s going to feel like -32 tonight. I don’t know how northern Canadians cope with this every year. They are made of stronger stuff than me.
I am once again being reminded that Olympians are the most beautiful people on earth.
You shouldn't be allowed to be the most athletic and the most breathtaking but nobody said life was fair.
You shouldn't be allowed to be the most athletic and the most breathtaking but nobody said life was fair.
February 6, 2026 at 7:56 PM
I am once again being reminded that Olympians are the most beautiful people on earth.
You shouldn't be allowed to be the most athletic and the most breathtaking but nobody said life was fair.
You shouldn't be allowed to be the most athletic and the most breathtaking but nobody said life was fair.
Of all the dumb ideas this is definitely one of them
MLB players have struck a deal allowing AI versions of themselves to be created ⚾️
• Each AI character will reflect the player's voice and interests
• They can chat and charge for interactions with fans
• Each AI character will reflect the player's voice and interests
• They can chat and charge for interactions with fans
February 6, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Of all the dumb ideas this is definitely one of them
Nothing makes me feel more like I would run through a wall patriotic than CBC Olympics coverage.
I just turned on the Czechia/Switzerland women’s hockey game, on CBC Gem. I love that there’s also an option to watch it in Inuktitut! That’s awesome! #Olympics #WomensHockey 🏒
February 6, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Nothing makes me feel more like I would run through a wall patriotic than CBC Olympics coverage.
Buck really has been synonymous with the Blue Jays since almost the beginning.
I hope there are plans to honour him this season as well. Health comes first and I hope he enjoys many, many years of retirement. He deserves nothing but the best.
"Get up ball, get up!"
I hope there are plans to honour him this season as well. Health comes first and I hope he enjoys many, many years of retirement. He deserves nothing but the best.
"Get up ball, get up!"
Congratulations on an unbelievable career to one of the best to ever do it.
February 6, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Buck really has been synonymous with the Blue Jays since almost the beginning.
I hope there are plans to honour him this season as well. Health comes first and I hope he enjoys many, many years of retirement. He deserves nothing but the best.
"Get up ball, get up!"
I hope there are plans to honour him this season as well. Health comes first and I hope he enjoys many, many years of retirement. He deserves nothing but the best.
"Get up ball, get up!"