Caro In Ottawa
@craftycaro.bsky.social
Queer mom, former midwife, former vaccine policy editor, now I work in sexual and repro health, low key make art, garden and share factual science. I’m ok wearing a mask forever and getting boosters if it keeps my family healthy.
I did not drive up this ramp.
I did not relocate this rotten milk bag to behind the tires of a parked car.
I did not pick this lone daffodil.
I AM SO GOOD!
I did not relocate this rotten milk bag to behind the tires of a parked car.
I did not pick this lone daffodil.
I AM SO GOOD!
May 5, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I did not drive up this ramp.
I did not relocate this rotten milk bag to behind the tires of a parked car.
I did not pick this lone daffodil.
I AM SO GOOD!
I did not relocate this rotten milk bag to behind the tires of a parked car.
I did not pick this lone daffodil.
I AM SO GOOD!
My 9yo while playing Switch on a road trip: “I don’t want to kill the Ender Dragon, so I’m just going to give her her stuff back and make her happy again. So then she can regenerate. And now she can see in the dark! I just gave her a potion of night vision.”
May 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM
My 9yo while playing Switch on a road trip: “I don’t want to kill the Ender Dragon, so I’m just going to give her her stuff back and make her happy again. So then she can regenerate. And now she can see in the dark! I just gave her a potion of night vision.”
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“It’s not the Americans fault. It’s our fault. We’re stupid.” ~ Pierre Poilievre.
You cannot claim to be Canada first, when you call Canada stupid.
You cannot claim to be Canada first, when you call Canada stupid.
February 15, 2025 at 11:48 AM
“It’s not the Americans fault. It’s our fault. We’re stupid.” ~ Pierre Poilievre.
You cannot claim to be Canada first, when you call Canada stupid.
You cannot claim to be Canada first, when you call Canada stupid.
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Please ignore tired pieces in publications like the Atlantic that are still trying to stigmatize mask wearing.
Wearing a mask to prevent sickness from airborne viruses is a science-informed position, and it has been that way for over 100 years.
Wearing a mask to prevent sickness from airborne viruses is a science-informed position, and it has been that way for over 100 years.
April 3, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Please ignore tired pieces in publications like the Atlantic that are still trying to stigmatize mask wearing.
Wearing a mask to prevent sickness from airborne viruses is a science-informed position, and it has been that way for over 100 years.
Wearing a mask to prevent sickness from airborne viruses is a science-informed position, and it has been that way for over 100 years.
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Have your say on the future of transportation in #OttCity. Complete our survey before Monday, May 12, and share your feedback on the proposed transportation projects. Learn more: bit.ly/4jh2GFB
April 3, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Have your say on the future of transportation in #OttCity. Complete our survey before Monday, May 12, and share your feedback on the proposed transportation projects. Learn more: bit.ly/4jh2GFB
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You know, instead of these endless pieces like “look at these individuals still masking” they could write about why it is America returned to normal without any policy changes to protect people from COVID in their communities and in their workplaces.
But neoliberalism eschews policy solutions.
But neoliberalism eschews policy solutions.
April 2, 2025 at 3:25 AM
You know, instead of these endless pieces like “look at these individuals still masking” they could write about why it is America returned to normal without any policy changes to protect people from COVID in their communities and in their workplaces.
But neoliberalism eschews policy solutions.
But neoliberalism eschews policy solutions.
Shame on the Conservative team, and shame on corporate media companies for bowing to them.
NEW: CTV cancelled a fact-checking segment in response to political pressure from Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives
An audio recording obtained by PressProgress shows CTV cancelled an ‘election misinformation’ segment with journalist Rachel Gilmore after online backlash from conservatives
An audio recording obtained by PressProgress shows CTV cancelled an ‘election misinformation’ segment with journalist Rachel Gilmore after online backlash from conservatives
CTV Cancelled a Fact-Checking Segment in Response to Political Pressure From Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives
Audio recording shows CTV cancelled an ‘election misinformation’ segment with journalist Rachel Gilmore after online backlash from conservatives
pressprogress.ca
April 2, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Shame on the Conservative team, and shame on corporate media companies for bowing to them.
My manager just postponed our meeting by 15 min cause she has “a few pressing issues on the go” and I have to say, that might become my new euphemism for needing to go to the toilet. I’m not saying that was her issue, but that phrase is excellent for detailing the urgency of a situation.
April 1, 2025 at 1:31 PM
My manager just postponed our meeting by 15 min cause she has “a few pressing issues on the go” and I have to say, that might become my new euphemism for needing to go to the toilet. I’m not saying that was her issue, but that phrase is excellent for detailing the urgency of a situation.
9yo is sick at home today so we are watching the S03 Bluey short movie during my lunch break. She just noticed that Chili’s sister who struggled with infertility appears to be pregnant!
I hope there’s a spin off with her family.
🧡💙
I hope there’s a spin off with her family.
🧡💙
March 31, 2025 at 5:54 PM
9yo is sick at home today so we are watching the S03 Bluey short movie during my lunch break. She just noticed that Chili’s sister who struggled with infertility appears to be pregnant!
I hope there’s a spin off with her family.
🧡💙
I hope there’s a spin off with her family.
🧡💙
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I heard there was a secret ooze
It turned four turtles into dudes
But you don't really care for pizza, do ya?
They fought like this,
Two swords, a stick
A couple sai
Some nunchuck tricks
Those Ninja boys-a callin
Cowabunga
It turned four turtles into dudes
But you don't really care for pizza, do ya?
They fought like this,
Two swords, a stick
A couple sai
Some nunchuck tricks
Those Ninja boys-a callin
Cowabunga
March 29, 2025 at 10:11 PM
I heard there was a secret ooze
It turned four turtles into dudes
But you don't really care for pizza, do ya?
They fought like this,
Two swords, a stick
A couple sai
Some nunchuck tricks
Those Ninja boys-a callin
Cowabunga
It turned four turtles into dudes
But you don't really care for pizza, do ya?
They fought like this,
Two swords, a stick
A couple sai
Some nunchuck tricks
Those Ninja boys-a callin
Cowabunga
My 9 year old came in the room when I was listening to this, and we sat in sadness and reverence together.
May Ashlee and all her community find some peace.
May Ashlee and all her community find some peace.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew sings an honour song for a First Nations woman unalived. I have goosebumps watching this. This is what makes Canada different and why we will never be anything but Canada. 🍁🪶
March 28, 2025 at 1:32 AM
My 9 year old came in the room when I was listening to this, and we sat in sadness and reverence together.
May Ashlee and all her community find some peace.
May Ashlee and all her community find some peace.
How come no one is questioning the “war plans” part of the leaked Signal messages? Why is the US bombing anyone and why is the phrase “war plans” being discussed as mundanely as dinner plans?
March 27, 2025 at 4:09 AM
How come no one is questioning the “war plans” part of the leaked Signal messages? Why is the US bombing anyone and why is the phrase “war plans” being discussed as mundanely as dinner plans?
Intimidating Fish-Dress
Tenacious jumpsuit
your dark bsky name is your favorite intense descriptor for yourself combined with your favorite piece of clothing
Hello, I'm Fixated Cosy Cardigan
Hello, I'm Fixated Cosy Cardigan
March 27, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Intimidating Fish-Dress
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🇨🇦 CANADA
& beyond
How to identify #misinformation, #disinformation, and #malinformation
(MDM)
"This document offers consumers and organizations information on identifying MDM and implementing the appropriate security measures to counter it."
www.cyber.gc.ca/en/guidance/...
& beyond
How to identify #misinformation, #disinformation, and #malinformation
(MDM)
"This document offers consumers and organizations information on identifying MDM and implementing the appropriate security measures to counter it."
www.cyber.gc.ca/en/guidance/...
Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
The Cyber Centre is the single unified source of expert advice, guidance, services, and support on cyber security for Canada and Canadians.
www.cyber.gc.ca
March 27, 2025 at 12:48 AM
🇨🇦 CANADA
& beyond
How to identify #misinformation, #disinformation, and #malinformation
(MDM)
"This document offers consumers and organizations information on identifying MDM and implementing the appropriate security measures to counter it."
www.cyber.gc.ca/en/guidance/...
& beyond
How to identify #misinformation, #disinformation, and #malinformation
(MDM)
"This document offers consumers and organizations information on identifying MDM and implementing the appropriate security measures to counter it."
www.cyber.gc.ca/en/guidance/...
I was going to go to bed early at 10:40 but then I noticed that the grapes from my Odd Bunch (veggie box service) likely would be too shabby to eat by morning.
So I made 3 cups of small batch casual jam.
No recipe, yes sugar, yes microwave, yes pectin.
So I made 3 cups of small batch casual jam.
No recipe, yes sugar, yes microwave, yes pectin.
March 26, 2025 at 3:13 AM
I was going to go to bed early at 10:40 but then I noticed that the grapes from my Odd Bunch (veggie box service) likely would be too shabby to eat by morning.
So I made 3 cups of small batch casual jam.
No recipe, yes sugar, yes microwave, yes pectin.
So I made 3 cups of small batch casual jam.
No recipe, yes sugar, yes microwave, yes pectin.
Still trying to figure out how this app might fit into my life. In the meantime, don’t you think this ceiling sensor thing looks like a sleepy eyed gnome?
March 25, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Still trying to figure out how this app might fit into my life. In the meantime, don’t you think this ceiling sensor thing looks like a sleepy eyed gnome?
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SESAME STREET WORKERS ARE UNIONIZING!!! ✊
This morning, workers at the nonprofit behind Sesame Street delivered their letter asking for voluntary recognition to management!
Read all about it: www.opeiulocal153.org/news/employe...
This morning, workers at the nonprofit behind Sesame Street delivered their letter asking for voluntary recognition to management!
Read all about it: www.opeiulocal153.org/news/employe...
March 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM
SESAME STREET WORKERS ARE UNIONIZING!!! ✊
This morning, workers at the nonprofit behind Sesame Street delivered their letter asking for voluntary recognition to management!
Read all about it: www.opeiulocal153.org/news/employe...
This morning, workers at the nonprofit behind Sesame Street delivered their letter asking for voluntary recognition to management!
Read all about it: www.opeiulocal153.org/news/employe...
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The Martin Roth Initiative offers temporary support for artists and cultural actors at risk, allowing them to relocate to Germany and continue their work within a safe cultural environment. 👇
callforcurators.com/call/tempora...
callforcurators.com/call/tempora...
Temporary Relocation for Artists and Cultural Actors at Risk - Call For Curators
The Martin Roth Initiative offers temporary support for artists and cultural actors at risk, allowing them to relocate to Germany
callforcurators.com
February 17, 2025 at 10:12 AM
The Martin Roth Initiative offers temporary support for artists and cultural actors at risk, allowing them to relocate to Germany and continue their work within a safe cultural environment. 👇
callforcurators.com/call/tempora...
callforcurators.com/call/tempora...
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Reup, for @petebuttigieg.bsky.social's easy linking.
Trump Fired Inspectors General Who Identified $183.5 Billion in Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
www.emptywheel.net/2025/02/12/t...
Trump Fired Inspectors General Who Identified $183.5 Billion in Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
www.emptywheel.net/2025/02/12/t...
Trump Fired Inspectors General Who Identified $183.5 Billion in Waste, Fraud, and Abuse - emptywheel
The lawsuit by eight of the Inspectors General Trump fired on his fourth day on the job -- who claim they've identified $183.5 billion in potential waste, fraud, and abuse during their tenure as IGs -...
www.emptywheel.net
February 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Reup, for @petebuttigieg.bsky.social's easy linking.
Trump Fired Inspectors General Who Identified $183.5 Billion in Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
www.emptywheel.net/2025/02/12/t...
Trump Fired Inspectors General Who Identified $183.5 Billion in Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
www.emptywheel.net/2025/02/12/t...
I’m looking for up to date best-practice recommendations for Canadian #hobbyfarm poultry growers now that #avianinfluenza is actually happening. The Canada.ca recommendations seem to be locked in 2023.
February 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I’m looking for up to date best-practice recommendations for Canadian #hobbyfarm poultry growers now that #avianinfluenza is actually happening. The Canada.ca recommendations seem to be locked in 2023.
Happy Valentine’s Day / yellow chair cat nap day.
February 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Happy Valentine’s Day / yellow chair cat nap day.
Uh oh. CBC Radio is talking again about how sauna use significantly reduces risk of cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s disease.
So now I want one. Again. Still.
So now I want one. Again. Still.
February 14, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Uh oh. CBC Radio is talking again about how sauna use significantly reduces risk of cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s disease.
So now I want one. Again. Still.
So now I want one. Again. Still.
I finished some art last night.
I bought the embroidered patch from Luck and Lavender (a local queer artist) and wasn’t sure what to do with it, and a year or so later I had a strip pieced scrap of quilted fabric that exactly matched it.
I bought the embroidered patch from Luck and Lavender (a local queer artist) and wasn’t sure what to do with it, and a year or so later I had a strip pieced scrap of quilted fabric that exactly matched it.
February 7, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I finished some art last night.
I bought the embroidered patch from Luck and Lavender (a local queer artist) and wasn’t sure what to do with it, and a year or so later I had a strip pieced scrap of quilted fabric that exactly matched it.
I bought the embroidered patch from Luck and Lavender (a local queer artist) and wasn’t sure what to do with it, and a year or so later I had a strip pieced scrap of quilted fabric that exactly matched it.
Whenever I send a request to IT, I am in the habit of attaching a photo of my cat in the section where they allow you to upload a screenshot of your issue.
Just because everyone deserves the chance to see a cat during work hours. Just because.
Just because everyone deserves the chance to see a cat during work hours. Just because.
February 6, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Whenever I send a request to IT, I am in the habit of attaching a photo of my cat in the section where they allow you to upload a screenshot of your issue.
Just because everyone deserves the chance to see a cat during work hours. Just because.
Just because everyone deserves the chance to see a cat during work hours. Just because.
I just made poutine in the air fryer using canned baked beans instead of gravy (to add protein and reduce gluten) and it is an absolutely winning combination.
I nearly ate it all before it occurred to me to document my genius.
I nearly ate it all before it occurred to me to document my genius.
February 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I just made poutine in the air fryer using canned baked beans instead of gravy (to add protein and reduce gluten) and it is an absolutely winning combination.
I nearly ate it all before it occurred to me to document my genius.
I nearly ate it all before it occurred to me to document my genius.