Public Universal Friend (they/them)
@universalfriend.bsky.social
climate comms | outside learning about nature whenever possible | used to write about the toxic drug crisis, still carry that
photographer. trans. still masking. trying to be useful.
let's chill...in the comments or among the wildflowers
photographer. trans. still masking. trying to be useful.
let's chill...in the comments or among the wildflowers
Saw a large covey of quail on the side of the Galloping Goose the other day, but a scooterer scared them before I could get a shot of the group. Just trust me- there were a lot!
November 13, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Saw a large covey of quail on the side of the Galloping Goose the other day, but a scooterer scared them before I could get a shot of the group. Just trust me- there were a lot!
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this actually still fucking sucks because it’s still mocking disability and framing it as punishment. this dem influencer account posts shit like this regularly, and it sucks that some of my oomfies still follow it
November 8, 2025 at 5:15 AM
this actually still fucking sucks because it’s still mocking disability and framing it as punishment. this dem influencer account posts shit like this regularly, and it sucks that some of my oomfies still follow it
Holy niche skeet, Batman!
In elementary school when we had pizza or hot dog days you had your choice of Beep or Vi-Co... which is for some reason what chocolate milk was called in Saskatchewan. (Hoodies were bunnyhugs ofc.) AMA.
In elementary school when we had pizza or hot dog days you had your choice of Beep or Vi-Co... which is for some reason what chocolate milk was called in Saskatchewan. (Hoodies were bunnyhugs ofc.) AMA.
Beep (circa 1962-2010, 2012-2015): An amalgamated "fruit juice-based beverage" from Canada, that developed a cult following. It was made with a blend of orange, apple, apricot, prune, and pineapple juices, along with canola oil, corn starch, added orange pulp, & caramel coloring
November 9, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Holy niche skeet, Batman!
In elementary school when we had pizza or hot dog days you had your choice of Beep or Vi-Co... which is for some reason what chocolate milk was called in Saskatchewan. (Hoodies were bunnyhugs ofc.) AMA.
In elementary school when we had pizza or hot dog days you had your choice of Beep or Vi-Co... which is for some reason what chocolate milk was called in Saskatchewan. (Hoodies were bunnyhugs ofc.) AMA.
Don't know how to feel about the fact that this is probably the only thing I ever said on Bluesky that more than 6 people will see...
When we're here, we're 38.
November 9, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Don't know how to feel about the fact that this is probably the only thing I ever said on Bluesky that more than 6 people will see...
In these trying times, may I offer you this sweet fly agaric couple. #loveislove #shroomfortwo
November 8, 2025 at 9:27 PM
In these trying times, may I offer you this sweet fly agaric couple. #loveislove #shroomfortwo
Time of year when my crochet ideas just start with what part of my body is cold.
November 8, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Time of year when my crochet ideas just start with what part of my body is cold.
h/t @jstewgie.bsky.social for passing this on.
📣 DULF found guilty for life-saving compassion club 📣
But WAIT! Not so fast…
drugdatadecoded.ca/court-finds-...
But WAIT! Not so fast…
drugdatadecoded.ca/court-finds-...
Court finds DULF guilty for compassion club "heralded as success"
Convictions are on hold as the compassion club founders prepare for a Charter challenge to begin on November 24.
drugdatadecoded.ca
November 7, 2025 at 9:33 PM
h/t @jstewgie.bsky.social for passing this on.
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1/3 Wow… the @timescolonist.bsky.social is really letting their biases show. Saying "refuses to call for" sounds like they removed a staff recommendation or a well reasoned report, instead of what they did: reject an unserious, poorly thought out, non-evidence based spam motion from one councillor.
November 7, 2025 at 7:22 PM
1/3 Wow… the @timescolonist.bsky.social is really letting their biases show. Saying "refuses to call for" sounds like they removed a staff recommendation or a well reasoned report, instead of what they did: reject an unserious, poorly thought out, non-evidence based spam motion from one councillor.
Devastating. They were saving lives. A prime example of how legal and moral are not always the same thing.
Breaking: the founders of DULF have been found guilty of three counts of drug trafficking. @michellegamage.bsky.social will have the full story later today thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
Safe Drugs on Trial: DULF’s Trafficking Case Begins | The Tyee
The founders are charged with trafficking. Their lawyers argue they had a legal exemption from drug laws.
thetyee.ca
November 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Devastating. They were saving lives. A prime example of how legal and moral are not always the same thing.
My friend had a hysterectomy today so I made them a replacement uterus that functions as a drawstring bag and put some care items inside.
November 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
My friend had a hysterectomy today so I made them a replacement uterus that functions as a drawstring bag and put some care items inside.
Dallas Brodie just put forward a bill that would ban land acknowledgements. It was handily defeated, but still both disgusting and a performative waste of time.
October 23, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Dallas Brodie just put forward a bill that would ban land acknowledgements. It was handily defeated, but still both disgusting and a performative waste of time.
Did anyone else not vote for sacrifice?
"Challenging," "sacrifices" and "generational." Get ready www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Carney says Canada should prepare for ‘sacrifices’ as he outlines plan for budget | CBC News
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canadians should be ready for some “challenges” and “sacrifices” in a speech outlining some of his government’s priorities for the upcoming budget.
www.cbc.ca
October 23, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Did anyone else not vote for sacrifice?
Interesting that This Hour Has 22 Minutes only posted their sketch where Canada has "NICE agents" instead of ICE agents to X and not here. I guess they know that we have heard of the RCMP?
October 22, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Interesting that This Hour Has 22 Minutes only posted their sketch where Canada has "NICE agents" instead of ICE agents to X and not here. I guess they know that we have heard of the RCMP?
Today in QP in the BC Legislature, One BC used their one wild and precious question to ask the government do "denounce Antifa". What a world we're living in.
October 9, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Today in QP in the BC Legislature, One BC used their one wild and precious question to ask the government do "denounce Antifa". What a world we're living in.
Jane, Jane, the chimpanzees are calling to thank you.
October 1, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Jane, Jane, the chimpanzees are calling to thank you.
Just a quick reminder: involuntary care is an oxymoron.
B.C. Premier David Eby has just announced the creation of two more involuntarily care sites: one in Prince George and one in Surrey.
This will double the number of sites in the province, and Eby said his goal is to have them in every region of the province.
This will double the number of sites in the province, and Eby said his goal is to have them in every region of the province.
September 26, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Just a quick reminder: involuntary care is an oxymoron.
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I get that the news cycle is packed right now, but I just heard from a colleague at the Smithsonian that this is fully a GIANT SQUID BEING EATEN BY A SPERM WHALE and it’s possibly the first ever confirmed video according to a friend at NOAA
10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)
10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)
September 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
I get that the news cycle is packed right now, but I just heard from a colleague at the Smithsonian that this is fully a GIANT SQUID BEING EATEN BY A SPERM WHALE and it’s possibly the first ever confirmed video according to a friend at NOAA
10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)
10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)
Trying to find more ways to use up odds and ends of scrap yarn, so I made this cute guy who was enjoying a spot of sunshine this morning. Now taking name suggestions.
September 24, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Trying to find more ways to use up odds and ends of scrap yarn, so I made this cute guy who was enjoying a spot of sunshine this morning. Now taking name suggestions.
I don't know how to explain to anyone that in Canada, sick ostriches are basically our version of Jimmy Kimmel.
September 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I don't know how to explain to anyone that in Canada, sick ostriches are basically our version of Jimmy Kimmel.
This made my day.
September 24, 2025 at 1:41 AM
This made my day.
Oh thank goodness.
“I hope they grow a set”
MLA Elenore Sturko, pushing for the Conservatives to ditch John Rustad as their leader, an hour after she was booted from caucus.
BC Politics! Never! A! Dull! Moment!
MLA Elenore Sturko, pushing for the Conservatives to ditch John Rustad as their leader, an hour after she was booted from caucus.
BC Politics! Never! A! Dull! Moment!
September 23, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Oh thank goodness.
Elenore Sturko got kicked out of the BC Conservative caucus and had to rush out of the legislature with all her belongings in a box and you're laughing?!
September 23, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Elenore Sturko got kicked out of the BC Conservative caucus and had to rush out of the legislature with all her belongings in a box and you're laughing?!
Rode 55 km on Saturday! Biked out to Harvest Rd at Michell Farm and stopped to see the new piglets on the way. Highly recommend this if you're looking for a fun #yyj outing on the weekend. (Or during the week if you don't have a boring 9-5 like some of us.)
September 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Rode 55 km on Saturday! Biked out to Harvest Rd at Michell Farm and stopped to see the new piglets on the way. Highly recommend this if you're looking for a fun #yyj outing on the weekend. (Or during the week if you don't have a boring 9-5 like some of us.)
Why is health advice always like "take a walk" and "get more sleep" and never "evolve into a crab"?
September 9, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Why is health advice always like "take a walk" and "get more sleep" and never "evolve into a crab"?