Charles
@channelcharles.bsky.social
Writer • Musician • Curmudgeon
I give voice to my innermost thoughts. Well, not all of them.
I give voice to my innermost thoughts. Well, not all of them.
Show me your quick getaway vehicle!
August 9, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Show me your quick getaway vehicle!
Can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched this!
June 25, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched this!
June 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
1/4 Unpopular take: No offence, but can we please stop with all the AI generated anti-Trump memes?
Don’t get me wrong. Trump and his ilk are festering cancers on the soul of humanity, and it’s natural to want to express your anger and outrage, horror and disgust. But…
Don’t get me wrong. Trump and his ilk are festering cancers on the soul of humanity, and it’s natural to want to express your anger and outrage, horror and disgust. But…
June 6, 2025 at 3:55 PM
1/4 Unpopular take: No offence, but can we please stop with all the AI generated anti-Trump memes?
Don’t get me wrong. Trump and his ilk are festering cancers on the soul of humanity, and it’s natural to want to express your anger and outrage, horror and disgust. But…
Don’t get me wrong. Trump and his ilk are festering cancers on the soul of humanity, and it’s natural to want to express your anger and outrage, horror and disgust. But…
1/7 My brother died in 2001 and I used to have imaginary conversations with him about things that have happened since: “They tore down our old house!” “Liz and Dave split up!” “There’s this thing called the iPhone!” It’s been my way of keeping his memory alive in my heart. But…
June 4, 2025 at 9:42 PM
1/7 My brother died in 2001 and I used to have imaginary conversations with him about things that have happened since: “They tore down our old house!” “Liz and Dave split up!” “There’s this thing called the iPhone!” It’s been my way of keeping his memory alive in my heart. But…
This voracious Pileated Woodpecker has discovered the suet cake in our front yard. He’s hungry! #addBirder #Gabriola
May 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
This voracious Pileated Woodpecker has discovered the suet cake in our front yard. He’s hungry! #addBirder #Gabriola
Finally the day has arrived!!!
April 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Finally the day has arrived!!!
I live in a riding where a vote for the Liberal candidate could actually help #Poilievre.
But if Liberal voters choose Green instead, #PP would be denied this seat.
Strategic voting might mean voting for “the other guy” - but could ultimately give you the result you want.
smartvoting.ca
But if Liberal voters choose Green instead, #PP would be denied this seat.
Strategic voting might mean voting for “the other guy” - but could ultimately give you the result you want.
smartvoting.ca
April 21, 2025 at 12:34 AM
I live in a riding where a vote for the Liberal candidate could actually help #Poilievre.
But if Liberal voters choose Green instead, #PP would be denied this seat.
Strategic voting might mean voting for “the other guy” - but could ultimately give you the result you want.
smartvoting.ca
But if Liberal voters choose Green instead, #PP would be denied this seat.
Strategic voting might mean voting for “the other guy” - but could ultimately give you the result you want.
smartvoting.ca
Wow, i’m sooo tempted to click. Is this an example of using AI to write your ad copy?🙄
April 7, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Wow, i’m sooo tempted to click. Is this an example of using AI to write your ad copy?🙄
If you’re on Bluesky, chances are you’re as horrified as I am about what Trump and Musk are doing.
Maybe you ditched Twitter in disgust. Good move.
But if you’re still on Facebook/Instagram, sorry—you are empowering the very forces that are undermining democracy.
Meta needs you; stop feeding it.
Maybe you ditched Twitter in disgust. Good move.
But if you’re still on Facebook/Instagram, sorry—you are empowering the very forces that are undermining democracy.
Meta needs you; stop feeding it.
April 2, 2025 at 4:38 AM
If you’re on Bluesky, chances are you’re as horrified as I am about what Trump and Musk are doing.
Maybe you ditched Twitter in disgust. Good move.
But if you’re still on Facebook/Instagram, sorry—you are empowering the very forces that are undermining democracy.
Meta needs you; stop feeding it.
Maybe you ditched Twitter in disgust. Good move.
But if you’re still on Facebook/Instagram, sorry—you are empowering the very forces that are undermining democracy.
Meta needs you; stop feeding it.
March 10, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Deportations! Gold cards! Andrew Tate! Trans bans!
Every time they spew more shit, we reward them with our outrage. They love it; they thrive on our reaction. The algorithms reward it.
Anger-posting won’t break the cycle. Taking to the streets just might.
It’s one of the few thing regimes fear.
Every time they spew more shit, we reward them with our outrage. They love it; they thrive on our reaction. The algorithms reward it.
Anger-posting won’t break the cycle. Taking to the streets just might.
It’s one of the few thing regimes fear.
February 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Deportations! Gold cards! Andrew Tate! Trans bans!
Every time they spew more shit, we reward them with our outrage. They love it; they thrive on our reaction. The algorithms reward it.
Anger-posting won’t break the cycle. Taking to the streets just might.
It’s one of the few thing regimes fear.
Every time they spew more shit, we reward them with our outrage. They love it; they thrive on our reaction. The algorithms reward it.
Anger-posting won’t break the cycle. Taking to the streets just might.
It’s one of the few thing regimes fear.
Can we please stop calling it social media?
Meta, Twitter etc. are huge, privately owned, soulless corporations whose only purpose is to profit from your data. The only thing “social” about them is where they get their content: From you. For free.
Don’t kid yourself: they’re corporate media.
Meta, Twitter etc. are huge, privately owned, soulless corporations whose only purpose is to profit from your data. The only thing “social” about them is where they get their content: From you. For free.
Don’t kid yourself: they’re corporate media.
February 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Can we please stop calling it social media?
Meta, Twitter etc. are huge, privately owned, soulless corporations whose only purpose is to profit from your data. The only thing “social” about them is where they get their content: From you. For free.
Don’t kid yourself: they’re corporate media.
Meta, Twitter etc. are huge, privately owned, soulless corporations whose only purpose is to profit from your data. The only thing “social” about them is where they get their content: From you. For free.
Don’t kid yourself: they’re corporate media.
Convo with my N95 wearing doc just now.
Illness levels she’s seeing are off the charts.
When she tells patients they’re so sick because Covid has damaged their immune system, they refuse to accept it—and certainly won’t change their lifestyle (i.e. mask).
There’s a whole lot of FO happening rn.
Illness levels she’s seeing are off the charts.
When she tells patients they’re so sick because Covid has damaged their immune system, they refuse to accept it—and certainly won’t change their lifestyle (i.e. mask).
There’s a whole lot of FO happening rn.
February 27, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Convo with my N95 wearing doc just now.
Illness levels she’s seeing are off the charts.
When she tells patients they’re so sick because Covid has damaged their immune system, they refuse to accept it—and certainly won’t change their lifestyle (i.e. mask).
There’s a whole lot of FO happening rn.
Illness levels she’s seeing are off the charts.
When she tells patients they’re so sick because Covid has damaged their immune system, they refuse to accept it—and certainly won’t change their lifestyle (i.e. mask).
There’s a whole lot of FO happening rn.
Interesting to see how AI sees events unfolding:
• Jan 2025: Elimination of FBI counter-terrorism division
• Feb 2025: Replacement of Joint Chiefs with loyalists
• Apr 2025: Major bombing incident blamed on foreign extremists
• Apr 2025: Declaration of national emergency, limited martial law
• Jan 2025: Elimination of FBI counter-terrorism division
• Feb 2025: Replacement of Joint Chiefs with loyalists
• Apr 2025: Major bombing incident blamed on foreign extremists
• Apr 2025: Declaration of national emergency, limited martial law
February 25, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Interesting to see how AI sees events unfolding:
• Jan 2025: Elimination of FBI counter-terrorism division
• Feb 2025: Replacement of Joint Chiefs with loyalists
• Apr 2025: Major bombing incident blamed on foreign extremists
• Apr 2025: Declaration of national emergency, limited martial law
• Jan 2025: Elimination of FBI counter-terrorism division
• Feb 2025: Replacement of Joint Chiefs with loyalists
• Apr 2025: Major bombing incident blamed on foreign extremists
• Apr 2025: Declaration of national emergency, limited martial law
Since COVID hit, my partner has been teaching her fitness classes online. Her mission: give women 50+ a safe place to stay fit & connect. Menopause-friendly, COVID-smart & fun!
She refuses to pay Meta for ads, so I’m helping her spread the word here on Bluesky. Try 2 weeks free!
christiestoll.com
She refuses to pay Meta for ads, so I’m helping her spread the word here on Bluesky. Try 2 weeks free!
christiestoll.com
February 19, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Since COVID hit, my partner has been teaching her fitness classes online. Her mission: give women 50+ a safe place to stay fit & connect. Menopause-friendly, COVID-smart & fun!
She refuses to pay Meta for ads, so I’m helping her spread the word here on Bluesky. Try 2 weeks free!
christiestoll.com
She refuses to pay Meta for ads, so I’m helping her spread the word here on Bluesky. Try 2 weeks free!
christiestoll.com
January 28, 2025 at 11:31 PM
I deactivated Twitter, Facebook & Instagram
Cancelled our small company’s ad spends on Meta
Prime, NYT, WAPO: all gone
Can one person’s actions make a difference? Probably not to the obscenely rich, knee bending ring kissers
But if enough of us act, tiny cracks might just start to form
So act
Cancelled our small company’s ad spends on Meta
Prime, NYT, WAPO: all gone
Can one person’s actions make a difference? Probably not to the obscenely rich, knee bending ring kissers
But if enough of us act, tiny cracks might just start to form
So act
January 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
I deactivated Twitter, Facebook & Instagram
Cancelled our small company’s ad spends on Meta
Prime, NYT, WAPO: all gone
Can one person’s actions make a difference? Probably not to the obscenely rich, knee bending ring kissers
But if enough of us act, tiny cracks might just start to form
So act
Cancelled our small company’s ad spends on Meta
Prime, NYT, WAPO: all gone
Can one person’s actions make a difference? Probably not to the obscenely rich, knee bending ring kissers
But if enough of us act, tiny cracks might just start to form
So act
An open letter to my former doctor, who scoffed at me for wearing an N95.
When medical professionals dismiss evidence-based precautions, it erodes trust and puts patients at risk. And with Covid going strong and H5N1 in the wings, it’s not only ludicrous; it’s downright dangerous.
#Covid #MaskUp
When medical professionals dismiss evidence-based precautions, it erodes trust and puts patients at risk. And with Covid going strong and H5N1 in the wings, it’s not only ludicrous; it’s downright dangerous.
#Covid #MaskUp
January 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Do you wear a seatbelt?
-Of course
Look both ways when crossing?
-Yup
Eat undercooked meat?
-No way
Bike helmet? Sunscreen?
-Always
Safety boots on the job?
-Always
Condoms with a new partner?
-Absolutely
Wear an N95?
-NOOOO!!!
But N95s can protect you from getting sick
-Fuck you
🤷♂️ #MaskUp #Covid
-Of course
Look both ways when crossing?
-Yup
Eat undercooked meat?
-No way
Bike helmet? Sunscreen?
-Always
Safety boots on the job?
-Always
Condoms with a new partner?
-Absolutely
Wear an N95?
-NOOOO!!!
But N95s can protect you from getting sick
-Fuck you
🤷♂️ #MaskUp #Covid
January 16, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Drive less to reduce emissions? Give up air travel? Eat less meat?
Yeah, right. A lot of people won’t even give up #Instagram or #Facebook - even though #Meta now permits hatred to go unchecked.
Want to stand up against the #HatredCreep? Here’s a handy guide.
Yeah, right. A lot of people won’t even give up #Instagram or #Facebook - even though #Meta now permits hatred to go unchecked.
Want to stand up against the #HatredCreep? Here’s a handy guide.
January 13, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Drive less to reduce emissions? Give up air travel? Eat less meat?
Yeah, right. A lot of people won’t even give up #Instagram or #Facebook - even though #Meta now permits hatred to go unchecked.
Want to stand up against the #HatredCreep? Here’s a handy guide.
Yeah, right. A lot of people won’t even give up #Instagram or #Facebook - even though #Meta now permits hatred to go unchecked.
Want to stand up against the #HatredCreep? Here’s a handy guide.
The #Trudeau legacy I’m most grateful for is the legalization of weed.
I’ve been using #marijuana responsibly—well, mostly😉—for 50 years. Before 2018, doing so could have landed me in jail.
Now I can get high without looking over my shoulder. And I’d rather pay tax than fund gangs.
Thanks #PMJT
I’ve been using #marijuana responsibly—well, mostly😉—for 50 years. Before 2018, doing so could have landed me in jail.
Now I can get high without looking over my shoulder. And I’d rather pay tax than fund gangs.
Thanks #PMJT
January 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The #Trudeau legacy I’m most grateful for is the legalization of weed.
I’ve been using #marijuana responsibly—well, mostly😉—for 50 years. Before 2018, doing so could have landed me in jail.
Now I can get high without looking over my shoulder. And I’d rather pay tax than fund gangs.
Thanks #PMJT
I’ve been using #marijuana responsibly—well, mostly😉—for 50 years. Before 2018, doing so could have landed me in jail.
Now I can get high without looking over my shoulder. And I’d rather pay tax than fund gangs.
Thanks #PMJT
Hitler-12 yrs
Stalin-29 yrs
Mussolini-21 yrs
Franco-36 yrs
Pinochet-17 yrs
Apartheid-46 yrs
Brazil Junta-21 yrs
Marcos-21 yrs
Khmer Rouge-4 yrs
Argentina Junta-7 yrs
Think the midterms will fix things in 2026? I’ve got bad news. The #OrangeReich is digging in for the long term. Buckle up. #Resist.
Stalin-29 yrs
Mussolini-21 yrs
Franco-36 yrs
Pinochet-17 yrs
Apartheid-46 yrs
Brazil Junta-21 yrs
Marcos-21 yrs
Khmer Rouge-4 yrs
Argentina Junta-7 yrs
Think the midterms will fix things in 2026? I’ve got bad news. The #OrangeReich is digging in for the long term. Buckle up. #Resist.
January 5, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Hitler-12 yrs
Stalin-29 yrs
Mussolini-21 yrs
Franco-36 yrs
Pinochet-17 yrs
Apartheid-46 yrs
Brazil Junta-21 yrs
Marcos-21 yrs
Khmer Rouge-4 yrs
Argentina Junta-7 yrs
Think the midterms will fix things in 2026? I’ve got bad news. The #OrangeReich is digging in for the long term. Buckle up. #Resist.
Stalin-29 yrs
Mussolini-21 yrs
Franco-36 yrs
Pinochet-17 yrs
Apartheid-46 yrs
Brazil Junta-21 yrs
Marcos-21 yrs
Khmer Rouge-4 yrs
Argentina Junta-7 yrs
Think the midterms will fix things in 2026? I’ve got bad news. The #OrangeReich is digging in for the long term. Buckle up. #Resist.
Recent encounters with doctors.
“I see you request staff wear N95s when you visit the clinic (rolls eyes). Haven’t worn one in ages.”
“You don’t need that mask unless you have an infection.”
“You brought an N95 for me? I know they’re better but, nah, I’ll stick with my surgical.”
WTF?
“I see you request staff wear N95s when you visit the clinic (rolls eyes). Haven’t worn one in ages.”
“You don’t need that mask unless you have an infection.”
“You brought an N95 for me? I know they’re better but, nah, I’ll stick with my surgical.”
WTF?
January 4, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Recent encounters with doctors.
“I see you request staff wear N95s when you visit the clinic (rolls eyes). Haven’t worn one in ages.”
“You don’t need that mask unless you have an infection.”
“You brought an N95 for me? I know they’re better but, nah, I’ll stick with my surgical.”
WTF?
“I see you request staff wear N95s when you visit the clinic (rolls eyes). Haven’t worn one in ages.”
“You don’t need that mask unless you have an infection.”
“You brought an N95 for me? I know they’re better but, nah, I’ll stick with my surgical.”
WTF?