Jane does death talk
@deelinquent.bsky.social
PhD (health comm), lecturer, armchair philosopher, and bar fly. I talk about how we talk about death.
Currently working on a paper about ethical website content. Yup - static website content. Why? Because people still use them to obtain health information. And from what I can tell no one has talked about an ethical approach to content creation. So. Fun?
October 9, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Currently working on a paper about ethical website content. Yup - static website content. Why? Because people still use them to obtain health information. And from what I can tell no one has talked about an ethical approach to content creation. So. Fun?
All of the variations of this story…framing MAiD is a wild journey (and that’s what my whole dissertation is about).
Sad? Yes. But so is dementia.
These framings aren’t ever about the quality of death. They are only ever about a prescribed quality of morality and quality of life.
Sad? Yes. But so is dementia.
These framings aren’t ever about the quality of death. They are only ever about a prescribed quality of morality and quality of life.
Canadian children’s author Robert Munsch approved for MAID 😢
Canadian children’s author Robert Munsch approved for MAID
Robert Munsch, the beloved Canadian author behind children’s books such as ‘Love You Forever’, ‘The Paper Bag Princess’ and ‘Mortimer’, has been approved for medical assistance in dying (MAID).
www.ctvnews.ca
September 16, 2025 at 9:02 PM
All of the variations of this story…framing MAiD is a wild journey (and that’s what my whole dissertation is about).
Sad? Yes. But so is dementia.
These framings aren’t ever about the quality of death. They are only ever about a prescribed quality of morality and quality of life.
Sad? Yes. But so is dementia.
These framings aren’t ever about the quality of death. They are only ever about a prescribed quality of morality and quality of life.
Finally crushed #NobodyWantsThis and I gotta say…who ever did the music for that show was on point. Also? That’s my dream job.
Anyway, the show was also great. But y’all already knew that.
Anyway, the show was also great. But y’all already knew that.
September 16, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Finally crushed #NobodyWantsThis and I gotta say…who ever did the music for that show was on point. Also? That’s my dream job.
Anyway, the show was also great. But y’all already knew that.
Anyway, the show was also great. But y’all already knew that.
Finished the PhD about three months ago. It’s been a quiet summer of thinking and gardening. Reading.
I did some cool research stuff. But I have so much more I want to do. And I don’t know where to start.
I did some cool research stuff. But I have so much more I want to do. And I don’t know where to start.
August 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Finished the PhD about three months ago. It’s been a quiet summer of thinking and gardening. Reading.
I did some cool research stuff. But I have so much more I want to do. And I don’t know where to start.
I did some cool research stuff. But I have so much more I want to do. And I don’t know where to start.
Another day, another line up ethnography in an airport. Always fascinating.
February 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Another day, another line up ethnography in an airport. Always fascinating.
I really enjoyed the story on the CBC Story From Here about the woman in Labrador who grew a 36lb turnip. It made my day.
I also saw a bright purple Lambo SUV blasting through the Usask campus and I died laughing. It was very much out of place.
I also saw a bright purple Lambo SUV blasting through the Usask campus and I died laughing. It was very much out of place.
November 19, 2024 at 9:54 PM
I really enjoyed the story on the CBC Story From Here about the woman in Labrador who grew a 36lb turnip. It made my day.
I also saw a bright purple Lambo SUV blasting through the Usask campus and I died laughing. It was very much out of place.
I also saw a bright purple Lambo SUV blasting through the Usask campus and I died laughing. It was very much out of place.
As I wrap up a hell of a Monday, much of which was in caregiving service to others, I feel compelled to remind you that first-hand experience with caregiving at death means you’re more likely to engage with advance care planning.
Or, you know, you could just do it now.
Or, you know, you could just do it now.
November 19, 2024 at 4:27 AM
As I wrap up a hell of a Monday, much of which was in caregiving service to others, I feel compelled to remind you that first-hand experience with caregiving at death means you’re more likely to engage with advance care planning.
Or, you know, you could just do it now.
Or, you know, you could just do it now.
Honestly, I keep forgetting this place exists. But this morning someone reminded me that it’s much nicer than Twitter (which I bailed on a long time ago). So this week, I’m going to try to be here more often. An experiment as it were
November 13, 2024 at 1:02 PM
Honestly, I keep forgetting this place exists. But this morning someone reminded me that it’s much nicer than Twitter (which I bailed on a long time ago). So this week, I’m going to try to be here more often. An experiment as it were
I’ve never bought custard powder. Algorithms are weird sometimes.
December 24, 2023 at 7:17 PM
I’ve never bought custard powder. Algorithms are weird sometimes.
ABD!!! Ah yeah!
September 19, 2023 at 3:37 AM
ABD!!! Ah yeah!
I just finished my last comprehensive exam.
It’s a weird feeling. A good one. But a weird one.
It’s a weird feeling. A good one. But a weird one.
August 25, 2023 at 5:43 PM
I just finished my last comprehensive exam.
It’s a weird feeling. A good one. But a weird one.
It’s a weird feeling. A good one. But a weird one.
Well, I have to have an abdominal hysterectomy to remove my mushroom (that’s what I call my fibroid). It’s fine, in theory. I don’t want kids. But I’m feeling overwhelmed. I don’t have time for surgical recovery.
So I bought cake and am processing.
So I bought cake and am processing.
August 16, 2023 at 7:09 PM
Well, I have to have an abdominal hysterectomy to remove my mushroom (that’s what I call my fibroid). It’s fine, in theory. I don’t want kids. But I’m feeling overwhelmed. I don’t have time for surgical recovery.
So I bought cake and am processing.
So I bought cake and am processing.
Welp. The great blackout of Ontario was 20 years ago. I now, officially, feel old.
August 15, 2023 at 1:39 PM
Welp. The great blackout of Ontario was 20 years ago. I now, officially, feel old.
Welp. 12 days until I write my comps. Do I feel ready? Nooooppppe. Am I panicking? Yuuuuupppppp.
I mean, I’ve been studying and doing my readings. But man, I just feel like I’m farting right into the wind here.
I mean, I’ve been studying and doing my readings. But man, I just feel like I’m farting right into the wind here.
August 10, 2023 at 1:10 AM
Welp. 12 days until I write my comps. Do I feel ready? Nooooppppe. Am I panicking? Yuuuuupppppp.
I mean, I’ve been studying and doing my readings. But man, I just feel like I’m farting right into the wind here.
I mean, I’ve been studying and doing my readings. But man, I just feel like I’m farting right into the wind here.
So. A bit about me: I research how we talk about death and dying. I teach some stuff. I eat local food as often as I can. I drink wine. I have dogs, not kids. I read A LOT. I caregive to my mother with Alzheimer’s. I’m always up for a good debate. But I’m also always tired.
August 9, 2023 at 4:01 AM
So. A bit about me: I research how we talk about death and dying. I teach some stuff. I eat local food as often as I can. I drink wine. I have dogs, not kids. I read A LOT. I caregive to my mother with Alzheimer’s. I’m always up for a good debate. But I’m also always tired.