Prof B
@brendasmith64.bsky.social
Professor, grandmother, lover of dogs (furry and under-), outdoor life, cooking and eating good food, and trying to do better when I know better.
The littlest granddaughter and I had Christmas dinner in style last night with my grandmother's China and my mom's tablecloth.
December 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The littlest granddaughter and I had Christmas dinner in style last night with my grandmother's China and my mom's tablecloth.
My partner and his adult daughter are supporting his son through chemo this holiday. I am home with the 3 year old granddaughter and senior dogs--trying to make things special yet normal for all. May all who are just trying to cope with the season feel some measure of peace.
December 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM
My partner and his adult daughter are supporting his son through chemo this holiday. I am home with the 3 year old granddaughter and senior dogs--trying to make things special yet normal for all. May all who are just trying to cope with the season feel some measure of peace.
Finished my last class exam today. 90% finished in 1 hour. The other 9% finished before 1 5 hours. Then, I wait for the final 1% to finish and end up chasing them around the hall for their exam. Every. Single. Year.
December 15, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Finished my last class exam today. 90% finished in 1 hour. The other 9% finished before 1 5 hours. Then, I wait for the final 1% to finish and end up chasing them around the hall for their exam. Every. Single. Year.
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This is the apple dumpling recipe if anyone wants to make them. Super easy to make! Although coring the apples was a challenge for me. I should invest in a doodad to make it easier.
www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/bake...
www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/bake...
Baked Apple Dumplings
Apple dumplings baked in a syrup, blanketing the simple pastry dough.
www.kingarthurbaking.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:27 PM
This is the apple dumpling recipe if anyone wants to make them. Super easy to make! Although coring the apples was a challenge for me. I should invest in a doodad to make it easier.
www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/bake...
www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/bake...
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The Fraser Institute published a study on the fiscal cost of Canada’s low-carbon economy -- one that (shocker!) found lots of money spent on relatively few jobs.
I fact checked it for them. It didn't go well.
maxfawcett.substack.com/p/lies-damn-...
I fact checked it for them. It didn't go well.
maxfawcett.substack.com/p/lies-damn-...
Lies, damn lies, and Fraser Institute studies
Maybe they didn't expect anyone to fact check their work. I did it anyways.
maxfawcett.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The Fraser Institute published a study on the fiscal cost of Canada’s low-carbon economy -- one that (shocker!) found lots of money spent on relatively few jobs.
I fact checked it for them. It didn't go well.
maxfawcett.substack.com/p/lies-damn-...
I fact checked it for them. It didn't go well.
maxfawcett.substack.com/p/lies-damn-...
My Auntie Betty passed away peacefully in her sleep. I have lost another anchor in my safe harbour. She was kind and compassionate to all and she represented the woman I strive to be. Rest well Auntie. This world is lesser without you on it.
October 20, 2025 at 6:33 PM
My Auntie Betty passed away peacefully in her sleep. I have lost another anchor in my safe harbour. She was kind and compassionate to all and she represented the woman I strive to be. Rest well Auntie. This world is lesser without you on it.
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Holy mendacious framing, Batman!
He did not clear Danielle Smith or her government of wrongdoing. He very clearly made it explicit that they wouldn't provide evidence that might implicate them.
He did not clear Danielle Smith or her government of wrongdoing. He very clearly made it explicit that they wouldn't provide evidence that might implicate them.
October 18, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Holy mendacious framing, Batman!
He did not clear Danielle Smith or her government of wrongdoing. He very clearly made it explicit that they wouldn't provide evidence that might implicate them.
He did not clear Danielle Smith or her government of wrongdoing. He very clearly made it explicit that they wouldn't provide evidence that might implicate them.
This dog is the absolute sweetest pup.
October 2, 2025 at 1:53 PM
This dog is the absolute sweetest pup.
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Exclusive: When publishing heir John Noffo Kahn bought his Vermont estate for $18 million in 2008, he set a state record. Now he’s aiming to break that record again, this time by listing the roughly 400-acre property for more than double what he paid.
It Broke Vermont’s Price Record Once. Can This $39 Million Home Do It Again?
A publishing heir is putting his roughly 400-acre estate on the market for more than double what he paid in 2008.
on.wsj.com
September 8, 2025 at 10:25 PM
August 17, 2025 at 10:49 AM
I really don't understand US politics. Gerrymandering is okay for GOP, not for DEM? Pushing through massive bills good if GOP, not DEM. A DEM takes a rude mysogenistic photo with a woman--he must leave politics. GOP--there are no boundaries or limits. And--no one seems to see the hypocrisy? Weird
August 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I really don't understand US politics. Gerrymandering is okay for GOP, not for DEM? Pushing through massive bills good if GOP, not DEM. A DEM takes a rude mysogenistic photo with a woman--he must leave politics. GOP--there are no boundaries or limits. And--no one seems to see the hypocrisy? Weird
I just read that a lawyer said that Ghislane Maxwell would "welcome any relief" from her incarceration. Really. I wish her ALL the 'relief' she offered the children who were repeatedly exploited. F#ck her relief.
July 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
I just read that a lawyer said that Ghislane Maxwell would "welcome any relief" from her incarceration. Really. I wish her ALL the 'relief' she offered the children who were repeatedly exploited. F#ck her relief.
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For those of you attending academic conferences in the U.S., after October 1, 2025 please note the following:
Tucked away in the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' is the requirement that all visitors to the US must pay $250 just to enter the country starting 1 October! For a family of 5 that's $1250! I doubt this will help America's crashing tourism business which is down 10% already since January
July 18, 2025 at 7:08 PM
For those of you attending academic conferences in the U.S., after October 1, 2025 please note the following:
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Irish tourist jailed by Ice for months after overstaying US visit by three days: ‘Nobody is safe’
Exclusive: For roughly 100 days, Thomas says he faced harsh detention conditions, despite agreeing to deportation
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Exclusive: For roughly 100 days, Thomas says he faced harsh detention conditions, despite agreeing to deportation
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Irish tourist jailed by Ice for months after overstaying US visit by three days: ‘Nobody is safe’
Exclusive: For roughly 100 days, Thomas says he faced harsh detention conditions, despite agreeing to deportation
www.theguardian.com
July 15, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Irish tourist jailed by Ice for months after overstaying US visit by three days: ‘Nobody is safe’
Exclusive: For roughly 100 days, Thomas says he faced harsh detention conditions, despite agreeing to deportation
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Exclusive: For roughly 100 days, Thomas says he faced harsh detention conditions, despite agreeing to deportation
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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You are 1,000 to 30,000 times more likely to die from measles than from the measles vaccine.
Do with that what you will.
That’s science. Math. And from developed countries.
#cdnpoli
Do with that what you will.
That’s science. Math. And from developed countries.
#cdnpoli
July 2, 2025 at 12:06 AM
You are 1,000 to 30,000 times more likely to die from measles than from the measles vaccine.
Do with that what you will.
That’s science. Math. And from developed countries.
#cdnpoli
Do with that what you will.
That’s science. Math. And from developed countries.
#cdnpoli
Just had surgery here in Ontario, Canada. I was diagnosed, treated, and recovered in less than 24 hours. My out-of-pocket costs, combined with my hospital bill was $0. Thankful for socialized Healthcare here and grateful that anyone else would have the same.
July 1, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Just had surgery here in Ontario, Canada. I was diagnosed, treated, and recovered in less than 24 hours. My out-of-pocket costs, combined with my hospital bill was $0. Thankful for socialized Healthcare here and grateful that anyone else would have the same.
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Lived in Toronto my whole life & only just visited Allan Gardens… in AWE! 🤩 So many cool plants & flowers in 5 greenhouses: Arid: unusual cacti & succulents, Tropical, Orchid & Bromeliad, Temperate: with Koi pond, & Palm House under a large dome built in 1910, restored this year. FREE! #FlowerReport
June 21, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Lived in Toronto my whole life & only just visited Allan Gardens… in AWE! 🤩 So many cool plants & flowers in 5 greenhouses: Arid: unusual cacti & succulents, Tropical, Orchid & Bromeliad, Temperate: with Koi pond, & Palm House under a large dome built in 1910, restored this year. FREE! #FlowerReport
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Trump’s approval rating among the most misinformed Canadians is 72%. Among the most informed? Just 1%. #cdnpoli @deanblundell.bsky.social
deanblundell.substack.com/p/the-dumber...
deanblundell.substack.com/p/the-dumber...
The Dumber You Are, the More You Love Trump: Disinformation, Gullibility, and the MAGA Mindset
New EKOS data shows that Trump approval skyrockets with belief in lies/cognitive ability. You should probably read this...
deanblundell.substack.com
June 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Trump’s approval rating among the most misinformed Canadians is 72%. Among the most informed? Just 1%. #cdnpoli @deanblundell.bsky.social
deanblundell.substack.com/p/the-dumber...
deanblundell.substack.com/p/the-dumber...
Enjoying dinner pre, glass of wine, at my cottage. Actually--this is home. My your home feel like a vacation too...
June 13, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Enjoying dinner pre, glass of wine, at my cottage. Actually--this is home. My your home feel like a vacation too...
