Blaine
blaineschalk.bsky.social
Blaine
@blaineschalk.bsky.social
Father. Husband. Teacher. Making the best of this world.
Do you really want it in the hands of organized crime though? And, I would argue it being legalized wasn’t what expanded its reach. It was the ubiquitous advertising on every single sports broadcast.
November 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
I don’t think sports betting is bad in and of itself. It would just move underground if it was banned again. The absurd amount of advertising that is allowed is definitely harmful. I shouldn’t have to watch the Fan Duel half time show. It should be allowed but be periphery when watching the game.
November 15, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Hey! It put North Haverford on the map!

I kid, obviously. London watered down LRT to BRT and then cancelled two of the lines when downtown business owners complained they would lose street parking. Myopic to say the least.
September 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Red Robbie is always best! Doesn’t strip like a Phillips. Easily the best screw.
August 31, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Soda Pop is a jam.
July 29, 2025 at 9:17 PM
To quote Field of Dreams, “build it and they will come”.
June 2, 2025 at 9:39 PM
I understand that you’re technically correct that he’s King of Canada, but to ignore the fact he is King of Canada by virtue of being the sovereign of the UK seems to be ignoring the truth.

To think he occupies both roles separately seems naive though I understand that is the legal reality.
May 27, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Here’s our tree in full bloom
April 28, 2025 at 8:59 PM
It’s a cat sanctuary!
March 25, 2025 at 7:58 PM
They should continue the grade separation for bike lanes all the way down Ridout to Southdale and beyond.
March 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I don’t believe I’ve ever seen you wear a suit before.
February 28, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Almost certainly.
February 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
That may come to be.

I have wondered a lot recently how London would shake up if we had the same boundaries as the federal ridings for the provincial election. Old south has been moved from LW to LC and I bet that would have turned LW PC and LC would stay orange. Lots of NDP signs in Old South.
February 27, 2025 at 8:51 PM