Donna Wilson
@donnaw.bsky.social
Canadian senior. Gardener. Cook and baker. Knitter. Retired teacher and technical writer. I keep my brain active by editing academic papers part time.
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Minnesota Senator @amyklobuchar on Trump’s failure to bring Congress to the table on the shutdown: “You wrote the art of the deal. Show us your stuff.”
November 7, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Minnesota Senator @amyklobuchar on Trump’s failure to bring Congress to the table on the shutdown: “You wrote the art of the deal. Show us your stuff.”
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The ECHR is 75 today. Like many elderly people, it is in danger of being taken for granted, and not being listened to anymore. So, happy birthday ECHR, please step forward into the spotlight and explain your history to us younger people here.
European Convention on Human Rights - ECHR Official Texts - ECHR - ECHR / CEDH
The Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, better known as the European Convention on Human Rights, was opened for signature in Rome on 4 November 1950 and came into f...
www.echr.coe.int
November 4, 2025 at 11:55 AM
The ECHR is 75 today. Like many elderly people, it is in danger of being taken for granted, and not being listened to anymore. So, happy birthday ECHR, please step forward into the spotlight and explain your history to us younger people here.
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Reporter @virginiagewin.bsky.social interviewed 19 current and former US federal agency scientists about the science being dismantled at EPA, NOAA, NASA, CDC, NIH, & USGS.
They say it's making America unprepared for environmental and public health crises.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
They say it's making America unprepared for environmental and public health crises.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Dismantling of US federal agencies will ‘destroy science’
From NASA to the National Institutes of Health, federal agencies conduct research that universities cannot. Agency scientists speak out about the irreplaceable facilities, institutional knowledge and ...
www.nature.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Reporter @virginiagewin.bsky.social interviewed 19 current and former US federal agency scientists about the science being dismantled at EPA, NOAA, NASA, CDC, NIH, & USGS.
They say it's making America unprepared for environmental and public health crises.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
They say it's making America unprepared for environmental and public health crises.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Today’s Canadian painting is “General Store, North Pender” painted by Drew Burnham.
November 3, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Today’s Canadian painting is “General Store, North Pender” painted by Drew Burnham.
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An oldie, but a goodie.
August 31, 2025 at 2:53 AM
An oldie, but a goodie.
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If you wait long enough to cook dinner, everyone will eat cereal.
Follow me for more recipes.
Follow me for more recipes.
August 30, 2025 at 8:37 PM
If you wait long enough to cook dinner, everyone will eat cereal.
Follow me for more recipes.
Follow me for more recipes.
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Well, time to clean and refill the bird bath 🪶🐦⬛
August 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Well, time to clean and refill the bird bath 🪶🐦⬛
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I’d like to share my (photo of) tomatoes, it’s been a brilliant year, nearly 40 varieties, but a bit of a challenge to use, share but definitely not waste…..
August 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I’d like to share my (photo of) tomatoes, it’s been a brilliant year, nearly 40 varieties, but a bit of a challenge to use, share but definitely not waste…..
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We all live under the same sky. Oxford Island Nature Reserve Northern Ireland #loughNeagh #sunset #stormHour #ThePhotoHour
August 30, 2025 at 9:52 PM
We all live under the same sky. Oxford Island Nature Reserve Northern Ireland #loughNeagh #sunset #stormHour #ThePhotoHour
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What could have been . . . .
August 31, 2025 at 2:13 AM
What could have been . . . .
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Just imagine how much better things would be in Alberta if we removed idiots from positions of authority instead of books from libraries.
Edmonton Public removing more than 200 library books to comply with provincial rules | Globalnews.ca
Edmonton’s public school board is pulling more than 200 books from its library shelves to comply with provincial directive on banning books containing inappropriate sexual content.
globalnews.ca
August 30, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Just imagine how much better things would be in Alberta if we removed idiots from positions of authority instead of books from libraries.
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Goodnight, friends.
On this Saturday night, I'm gonna leave you with this 1973 gem by the Honey Drippers. More than half a century on, this song is as fresh and necessary as it was then.
I love you.
On this Saturday night, I'm gonna leave you with this 1973 gem by the Honey Drippers. More than half a century on, this song is as fresh and necessary as it was then.
I love you.
THE HONEY DRIPPERS - Impeach The President
YouTube video by D.J Weego
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April 20, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Goodnight, friends.
On this Saturday night, I'm gonna leave you with this 1973 gem by the Honey Drippers. More than half a century on, this song is as fresh and necessary as it was then.
I love you.
On this Saturday night, I'm gonna leave you with this 1973 gem by the Honey Drippers. More than half a century on, this song is as fresh and necessary as it was then.
I love you.
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Last night was the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's midnight ride to warn the Minutemen of approaching British troops.
I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.
Remind you of anyone?
I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.
Remind you of anyone?
April 19, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Last night was the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's midnight ride to warn the Minutemen of approaching British troops.
I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.
Remind you of anyone?
I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.
Remind you of anyone?
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This is at least six kinds of stupid.
You’re assuming any significant number of birds HAVE immunity (unlikely), that recovered birds recover in any salable way (dubious), that the long-term-sick birds don’t infect humans (improbable), AND that the virus doesn’t mutate (impossible). 🧪
You’re assuming any significant number of birds HAVE immunity (unlikely), that recovered birds recover in any salable way (dubious), that the long-term-sick birds don’t infect humans (improbable), AND that the virus doesn’t mutate (impossible). 🧪
RFK Jr.’s Prescription for Bird Flu on Farms: Let It Spread
The health secretary has suggested allowing the virus to spread, so as to identify birds that may be immune. Such an experiment would be disastrous, scientists say.
www.nytimes.com
March 19, 2025 at 12:26 AM
This is at least six kinds of stupid.
You’re assuming any significant number of birds HAVE immunity (unlikely), that recovered birds recover in any salable way (dubious), that the long-term-sick birds don’t infect humans (improbable), AND that the virus doesn’t mutate (impossible). 🧪
You’re assuming any significant number of birds HAVE immunity (unlikely), that recovered birds recover in any salable way (dubious), that the long-term-sick birds don’t infect humans (improbable), AND that the virus doesn’t mutate (impossible). 🧪
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CARTOON OF THE DAY 😕🇺🇸
March 19, 2025 at 12:06 AM
CARTOON OF THE DAY 😕🇺🇸
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has suggested allowing bird flu to spread, so as to identify birds that may be immune. Veterinary scientists said that would be inhumane, dangerous and have enormous economic consequences.
RFK Jr.’s Prescription for Bird Flu on Farms: Let It Spread
The health secretary has suggested allowing the virus to spread, so as to identify birds that may be immune. Such an experiment would be disastrous, scientists say.
www.nytimes.com
March 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has suggested allowing bird flu to spread, so as to identify birds that may be immune. Veterinary scientists said that would be inhumane, dangerous and have enormous economic consequences.
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RFK Jr. & his brain worm would just like to remind everyone that he doesn’t give a flying fuck.
‘If H5N1 were to be allowed to run through a flock of 5 million birds, “that’s literally 5 million chances for that virus to replicate or to mutate,” Dr. Hansen said.😱
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/18/h...
‘If H5N1 were to be allowed to run through a flock of 5 million birds, “that’s literally 5 million chances for that virus to replicate or to mutate,” Dr. Hansen said.😱
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/18/h...
RFK Jr.’s Prescription for Bird Flu on Farms: Let It Spread
The health secretary has suggested allowing the virus to spread, so as to identify birds that may be immune. Such an experiment would be disastrous, scientists say.
www.nytimes.com
March 18, 2025 at 8:59 PM
RFK Jr. & his brain worm would just like to remind everyone that he doesn’t give a flying fuck.
‘If H5N1 were to be allowed to run through a flock of 5 million birds, “that’s literally 5 million chances for that virus to replicate or to mutate,” Dr. Hansen said.😱
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/18/h...
‘If H5N1 were to be allowed to run through a flock of 5 million birds, “that’s literally 5 million chances for that virus to replicate or to mutate,” Dr. Hansen said.😱
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/18/h...
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The Trump Administration has abruptly pulled $4.5 million in Maine Sea Grant funds (via NOAA), which were used to protect Maine’s working waterfront and ocean ecosystems.
www.pressherald.com/2025/03/01/m...
www.pressherald.com/2025/03/01/m...
Maine Sea Grant in jeopardy after Trump administration terminates $4.5 million grant program
The move to discontinue the four-year agreement — which comes amid the White House's efforts to slash the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's budget — leaves the fishery organization’s p...
www.pressherald.com
March 1, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The Trump Administration has abruptly pulled $4.5 million in Maine Sea Grant funds (via NOAA), which were used to protect Maine’s working waterfront and ocean ecosystems.
www.pressherald.com/2025/03/01/m...
www.pressherald.com/2025/03/01/m...
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My five accomplishments from last week:
- threw two 8” plates, put birds on them
- finished oil painting, made progress on two others
- shampooed carpet and deep cleaned kitchen
- made chicken stew
- accidentally taught dog to demand “toppings” of cat kibble and cheese on her breakfast.
- threw two 8” plates, put birds on them
- finished oil painting, made progress on two others
- shampooed carpet and deep cleaned kitchen
- made chicken stew
- accidentally taught dog to demand “toppings” of cat kibble and cheese on her breakfast.
February 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
My five accomplishments from last week:
- threw two 8” plates, put birds on them
- finished oil painting, made progress on two others
- shampooed carpet and deep cleaned kitchen
- made chicken stew
- accidentally taught dog to demand “toppings” of cat kibble and cheese on her breakfast.
- threw two 8” plates, put birds on them
- finished oil painting, made progress on two others
- shampooed carpet and deep cleaned kitchen
- made chicken stew
- accidentally taught dog to demand “toppings” of cat kibble and cheese on her breakfast.
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As @petebuttigieg.bsky.social wrote on another platform: “The flying public needs answers. How many FAA personnel were just fired? What positions? And why?”
February 17, 2025 at 1:58 PM
As @petebuttigieg.bsky.social wrote on another platform: “The flying public needs answers. How many FAA personnel were just fired? What positions? And why?”
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Here we go...
Measles outbreak erupts in one of Texas’ least vaccinated counties
9 cases are confirmed and 3 are probable. Officials says more are likely to come.
arstechnica.com
February 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Here we go...
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They thought Republicans would stop him, then they thought Congress would stop him & next they figured the Supreme Court would stop him. When none of that happened they figured DOJ would stop him. So here we are with Trump's despotic takeover of the govt. Who will stop him? Us. Buckle up folks.
February 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
They thought Republicans would stop him, then they thought Congress would stop him & next they figured the Supreme Court would stop him. When none of that happened they figured DOJ would stop him. So here we are with Trump's despotic takeover of the govt. Who will stop him? Us. Buckle up folks.
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"A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song."
—Chinese Proverb
A Western Kingbird suns himself on a branch in my backyard...
(Canon Powershot SX40HS)
—Chinese Proverb
A Western Kingbird suns himself on a branch in my backyard...
(Canon Powershot SX40HS)
January 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
"A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song."
—Chinese Proverb
A Western Kingbird suns himself on a branch in my backyard...
(Canon Powershot SX40HS)
—Chinese Proverb
A Western Kingbird suns himself on a branch in my backyard...
(Canon Powershot SX40HS)