The Siobhan
@thesiobhan.bsky.social
Grumpy old punk. Pinko commie queer. Pronouns are How/Dare.
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The Siobhan
@thesiobhan.bsky.social
· Sep 16
OK look, if you use AI art in your posts I'm just going to block you. I no longer care how great your ideas are or how much I agree with you politically.
I can no longer breathe the air in my province in the summers. It's not worth making climate change worse just to fuel the plagiarism machine.
I can no longer breathe the air in my province in the summers. It's not worth making climate change worse just to fuel the plagiarism machine.
And yes, every time it gets cold enough for the parka I spend the entire time wandering around humming "Portage and Main, 50 below"
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Neil Young & Randy Backman - Prairie Town.mpg
YouTube video by querquenas
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January 23, 2026 at 2:42 AM
And yes, every time it gets cold enough for the parka I spend the entire time wandering around humming "Portage and Main, 50 below"
youtu.be/iVgjD8wdNzo?...
youtu.be/iVgjD8wdNzo?...
I might even have to break out the parka tomorrow.
January 23, 2026 at 2:35 AM
I might even have to break out the parka tomorrow.
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MOVE YOUR NEWSLETTER FROM SUBSTACK YOU N@ZI-LICKING COWARDS
January 21, 2026 at 7:35 PM
MOVE YOUR NEWSLETTER FROM SUBSTACK YOU N@ZI-LICKING COWARDS
Today I was introduced to the concept of Generation Jones and WHY have I never heard of this before?
January 19, 2026 at 5:18 AM
Today I was introduced to the concept of Generation Jones and WHY have I never heard of this before?
Bumping this petition for Canadians
Calling for the removal of the right of provinces to over-ride protections for transgender and gender-diverse people using the notwithstanding clause.
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Calling for the removal of the right of provinces to over-ride protections for transgender and gender-diverse people using the notwithstanding clause.
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Petition e-7027 - Petitions
www.ourcommons.ca
January 19, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Bumping this petition for Canadians
Calling for the removal of the right of provinces to over-ride protections for transgender and gender-diverse people using the notwithstanding clause.
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Calling for the removal of the right of provinces to over-ride protections for transgender and gender-diverse people using the notwithstanding clause.
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
I just signed a petition demanding the federal government Ban X/Twitter in Canada. Join me in signing here: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ba...
Ban X/Twitter in Canada
I just signed a petition demanding the federal government Ban X/Twitter in Canada. Join me in signing here: Join me in signing here:
you.leadnow.ca
January 14, 2026 at 10:37 PM
I just signed a petition demanding the federal government Ban X/Twitter in Canada. Join me in signing here: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ba...
"RT this with your home river."
I believe I am approximately equidistant between the Humber and the Don.
This is not counting the buried Garrison Creek that still occasionally re-emerges in local basements when rains are heavy.
I believe I am approximately equidistant between the Humber and the Don.
This is not counting the buried Garrison Creek that still occasionally re-emerges in local basements when rains are heavy.
The Potomac, broadly speaking. Rocky Run if yr being hyper local.
My favorite Twitter prompt was "RT this with your home river," so reskeet this with your home river.
Mine is the Patuxent.
Mine is the Patuxent.
January 13, 2026 at 5:58 PM
"RT this with your home river."
I believe I am approximately equidistant between the Humber and the Don.
This is not counting the buried Garrison Creek that still occasionally re-emerges in local basements when rains are heavy.
I believe I am approximately equidistant between the Humber and the Don.
This is not counting the buried Garrison Creek that still occasionally re-emerges in local basements when rains are heavy.
If you needed any more proof that Ford's tough anti-Trump stance was pure theatre, here ya go.
I missed this last week, y'know, in the midst of the news that dominated, which was the fascist, criminal ICE organization murdering a citizen.
globalnews.ca/news/1155832...
globalnews.ca/news/1155832...
‘Fantastic news’: Ford welcomes ICE plan to order Ontario armoured vehicles | Globalnews.ca
Reports emerged this week of U.S. government procurement plans to order 20 Senator vehicles for its ICE officers, a move worth roughly $10 million.
globalnews.ca
January 13, 2026 at 6:36 AM
If you needed any more proof that Ford's tough anti-Trump stance was pure theatre, here ya go.
I'm not even going to try an explain how researching my family tree led me to an Irish vampire movie, but I really want to see this film now.
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Boys from County Hell - Official Trailer [HD] | A Shudder Exclusive
YouTube video by Shudder
youtu.be
January 11, 2026 at 6:19 AM
I'm not even going to try an explain how researching my family tree led me to an Irish vampire movie, but I really want to see this film now.
youtu.be/vssvkhvq6O0?...
youtu.be/vssvkhvq6O0?...
"Fundamentally borders are bullshit; also, the differences among policies enacted within borders are life and death."
Having some thoughts about the nature of my fears as a Canadian that I want to try to express in deep solidarity with everyone in Minnesota and elsewhere fighting our common enemy. This thread will not be in the "Canadian asshole" genre. (The opposite, I hope). Still, mute if you want.
January 10, 2026 at 6:56 PM
"Fundamentally borders are bullshit; also, the differences among policies enacted within borders are life and death."
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DO YOUR PART!
January 10, 2026 at 4:14 AM
DO YOUR PART!
A thing I am growing increasingly weary of, people who just won't say no to shit. Instead they say yes but then they stall or ghost.
I *still* have to make alternative arrangements, but now with additional bonus waiting.
I *still* have to make alternative arrangements, but now with additional bonus waiting.
January 9, 2026 at 9:26 PM
A thing I am growing increasingly weary of, people who just won't say no to shit. Instead they say yes but then they stall or ghost.
I *still* have to make alternative arrangements, but now with additional bonus waiting.
I *still* have to make alternative arrangements, but now with additional bonus waiting.
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As @billmckibben.bsky.social wrote about the need to transition to solar and other renewables as quickly as possible, "it’s going to be hard to figure out how to fight wars over sunshine."
billmckibben.substack.com/p/just-possi...
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No country has ever been invaded for its renewable energy reserves.
The sooner we switch off oil and gas, the better.
The sooner we switch off oil and gas, the better.
January 4, 2026 at 3:57 PM
As @billmckibben.bsky.social wrote about the need to transition to solar and other renewables as quickly as possible, "it’s going to be hard to figure out how to fight wars over sunshine."
billmckibben.substack.com/p/just-possi...
billmckibben.substack.com/p/just-possi...
"My washing machine shat all over the floor."
January 4, 2026 at 9:23 PM
"My washing machine shat all over the floor."
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Oh the irony of using energy sucking AI to make memes mocking Trump for going to war over oil reserves. We really are a fucking idiot species.
January 4, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Oh the irony of using energy sucking AI to make memes mocking Trump for going to war over oil reserves. We really are a fucking idiot species.
The US, Canada, and France, just to be clear.
A lot of people forget how in 2004 the Bush regime kidnapped the democratically elected President of Haiti, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, and dumped him in Africa.
Is there any modern precedent for abducting a head of state?
Plenty of examples of coups, assassinations and domestic trials, including show trials, but this is like a Crusader Kings plot.
Plenty of examples of coups, assassinations and domestic trials, including show trials, but this is like a Crusader Kings plot.
January 3, 2026 at 7:24 PM
The US, Canada, and France, just to be clear.
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A lot of people forget how in 2004 the Bush regime kidnapped the democratically elected President of Haiti, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, and dumped him in Africa.
Is there any modern precedent for abducting a head of state?
Plenty of examples of coups, assassinations and domestic trials, including show trials, but this is like a Crusader Kings plot.
Plenty of examples of coups, assassinations and domestic trials, including show trials, but this is like a Crusader Kings plot.
January 3, 2026 at 2:36 PM
A lot of people forget how in 2004 the Bush regime kidnapped the democratically elected President of Haiti, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, and dumped him in Africa.
Take a screenshot of this GIF, and whatever new word you land on is your word for 2026.
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January 1, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Take a screenshot of this GIF, and whatever new word you land on is your word for 2026.
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Please quote this from the time you *didn't* interact with someone famous.
Somebody just brought up this memory yesterday. Back in the 80s-90s, I used to end up at the same shows as Kevin McDonald (Kids In The Hall) on a regular basis. Everybody was very polite and let him enjoy the gig in peace.
Somebody just brought up this memory yesterday. Back in the 80s-90s, I used to end up at the same shows as Kevin McDonald (Kids In The Hall) on a regular basis. Everybody was very polite and let him enjoy the gig in peace.
Please quote this from the time you *didn't* interact with someone famous.
Watching Avery Brooks cradle a cup of coffee like it was his only friend in the world (also a DragonCon memory).
Watching Avery Brooks cradle a cup of coffee like it was his only friend in the world (also a DragonCon memory).
Please quote this from the time you didn't interact with someone famous.
Felicia Day and her handler got on the elevator with us at DragonCon. We had been chatting when the door opened, but the handler put up a finger and said, "None of you may speak to Ms Day."
The ensuing silence was painful.
Felicia Day and her handler got on the elevator with us at DragonCon. We had been chatting when the door opened, but the handler put up a finger and said, "None of you may speak to Ms Day."
The ensuing silence was painful.
December 30, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Please quote this from the time you *didn't* interact with someone famous.
Somebody just brought up this memory yesterday. Back in the 80s-90s, I used to end up at the same shows as Kevin McDonald (Kids In The Hall) on a regular basis. Everybody was very polite and let him enjoy the gig in peace.
Somebody just brought up this memory yesterday. Back in the 80s-90s, I used to end up at the same shows as Kevin McDonald (Kids In The Hall) on a regular basis. Everybody was very polite and let him enjoy the gig in peace.
@that-tsm.bsky.social demonstrating how a Southern accent can making anything sound like an insult with "you wallpaper applesauce motherfucker" has lived rent-free in my head for 20 years.
What's an insult you'll never forget?
December 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM
@that-tsm.bsky.social demonstrating how a Southern accent can making anything sound like an insult with "you wallpaper applesauce motherfucker" has lived rent-free in my head for 20 years.
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I'm reskeeting this because I know a lot of people want to help but are unsure how to verify recipients. I've known Jennie for decades and I trust her sources.
I'm a journalist and was careful to verify that this family is for real when I worked with them months ago. Other journalists have done so too. I ask for donations for only a small number of people because I agree that thorough verification matters. Research suggests that 10% of requests are scams.
December 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I'm reskeeting this because I know a lot of people want to help but are unsure how to verify recipients. I've known Jennie for decades and I trust her sources.
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Petition to Toronto Board of Health to direct TO Public Health to adopt Health🇨🇦's new IAQ Guidance
preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1297...
=pathogens may be transmitted through the air
=CO2 an indicator of ventilation
=incidence of health issues⬆️when CO2⬆️+800 ppm
=a threshold for taking action
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=pathogens may be transmitted through the air
=CO2 an indicator of ventilation
=incidence of health issues⬆️when CO2⬆️+800 ppm
=a threshold for taking action
Sign Our Petition to the Board of Health: Motion to Direct TPH to Adopt Health Canada's IAQ Guidance!
preview.mailerlite.io
December 23, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Petition to Toronto Board of Health to direct TO Public Health to adopt Health🇨🇦's new IAQ Guidance
preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1297...
=pathogens may be transmitted through the air
=CO2 an indicator of ventilation
=incidence of health issues⬆️when CO2⬆️+800 ppm
=a threshold for taking action
preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1297...
=pathogens may be transmitted through the air
=CO2 an indicator of ventilation
=incidence of health issues⬆️when CO2⬆️+800 ppm
=a threshold for taking action
I am 100% disinterested in the Melania movie, but can we not with the misogyny? Her sex work is not what makes her a terrible person and that shouldn't be the focus of every criticism of her.
In Stormy Daniels name, be better people.
In Stormy Daniels name, be better people.
December 20, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I am 100% disinterested in the Melania movie, but can we not with the misogyny? Her sex work is not what makes her a terrible person and that shouldn't be the focus of every criticism of her.
In Stormy Daniels name, be better people.
In Stormy Daniels name, be better people.
In unrelated news, the Metro corporation reported revenues of over 22 billion for 2025.
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
Santa, elves sought in alleged Montreal grocery theft described as political act
Police are investigating what activists say was a Robin Hood-style theft at a Montreal grocery store this week with people dressed as Santa and elves shoplifting thousands of dollars worth of food.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 20, 2025 at 5:50 AM
In unrelated news, the Metro corporation reported revenues of over 22 billion for 2025.
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...