DEpp
@ephemerald.bsky.social
Retired. Love cats, birds, nature, cooking, good writing. Community gardener. Formerly Dieppe on Xitter.
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DEpp
@ephemerald.bsky.social
· Nov 21
After about a week of being here, I should introduce myself: a resident of Vancouver, birder, and retired a couple years ago.
My profile pic is my (late) sweet Bamboo. I can no longer have a cat, so I enjoy the ones I know or meet here immensely! Not overly political, but very interested.
My profile pic is my (late) sweet Bamboo. I can no longer have a cat, so I enjoy the ones I know or meet here immensely! Not overly political, but very interested.
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🚨 HEADS UP
Washington State has reported a suspected human H5N1 case with no cattle exposure likely bird-linked (or from contaminated milk).
The patient is severely ill in hospital.
Clade pending (D1 vs B3). CDC confirmation awaited.
If confirmed, it will be Washington’s first H5N1 case of 2025.
Washington State has reported a suspected human H5N1 case with no cattle exposure likely bird-linked (or from contaminated milk).
The patient is severely ill in hospital.
Clade pending (D1 vs B3). CDC confirmation awaited.
If confirmed, it will be Washington’s first H5N1 case of 2025.
November 14, 2025 at 3:23 AM
🚨 HEADS UP
Washington State has reported a suspected human H5N1 case with no cattle exposure likely bird-linked (or from contaminated milk).
The patient is severely ill in hospital.
Clade pending (D1 vs B3). CDC confirmation awaited.
If confirmed, it will be Washington’s first H5N1 case of 2025.
Washington State has reported a suspected human H5N1 case with no cattle exposure likely bird-linked (or from contaminated milk).
The patient is severely ill in hospital.
Clade pending (D1 vs B3). CDC confirmation awaited.
If confirmed, it will be Washington’s first H5N1 case of 2025.
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Listen up, Canada - we may soon be getting these kinds of alerts too. Not only will people need to evacuate during fire season, but also later when the rains come to sweep away the burn scar debris unimpeded.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA: “Los Angeles County officials have issued evacuation warnings for areas near recent wildfire burn scars, including the Palisades and Eaton fires…” ktla.com/news/califor... - @ktla.com
#Altadena #CAWx #EatonFire #LosAngeles #LosAngelesCounty #PalisadesFire
#Altadena #CAWx #EatonFire #LosAngeles #LosAngelesCounty #PalisadesFire
ktla.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Listen up, Canada - we may soon be getting these kinds of alerts too. Not only will people need to evacuate during fire season, but also later when the rains come to sweep away the burn scar debris unimpeded.
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Kindness is stronger than cruelty. Always 😊
November 10, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Kindness is stronger than cruelty. Always 😊
Well said!
Having an inarticulate man who has never been in a grocery store give an inaccurate speech to people who are in grocery stores all the time that is full of easily disproven lies about how grocery prices are going down isn't a winning "affordability" strategy.
November 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Well said!
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🇨🇦 Neil Young is turning 80 — and these Canadian musicians are throwing him a party at Massey Hall in Toronto.
#NeilYoung🇨🇦
#CanadaSky🍁
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
#NeilYoung🇨🇦
#CanadaSky🍁
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
Neil Young is about to turn 80 — and these Canadian musicians are throwing him a party at Massey Hall
"NY80: A Celebration of Neil Young and His Music,” hosted by CBC’s Tom Power, will take place Nov. 12.
www.thestar.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:53 AM
🇨🇦 Neil Young is turning 80 — and these Canadian musicians are throwing him a party at Massey Hall in Toronto.
#NeilYoung🇨🇦
#CanadaSky🍁
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
#NeilYoung🇨🇦
#CanadaSky🍁
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
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Message to our friends from our hoomom. If able plz consider donating to a group that provides food for the beloved pets of people struggling right now. Our mum grew up very poor & remembers how hard it was to feed the family & their pet. Share some kindness. Love you all 🩷
November 11, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Message to our friends from our hoomom. If able plz consider donating to a group that provides food for the beloved pets of people struggling right now. Our mum grew up very poor & remembers how hard it was to feed the family & their pet. Share some kindness. Love you all 🩷
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It’s not enough to simply thank our veterans for their service.
Millions of them rely on SNAP and the ACA.
Many struggle with PTSD and worry about access to mental health services.
Today, on Veterans Day, let’s renew our commitment to keep fighting for those who fought for us.
Millions of them rely on SNAP and the ACA.
Many struggle with PTSD and worry about access to mental health services.
Today, on Veterans Day, let’s renew our commitment to keep fighting for those who fought for us.
November 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM
It’s not enough to simply thank our veterans for their service.
Millions of them rely on SNAP and the ACA.
Many struggle with PTSD and worry about access to mental health services.
Today, on Veterans Day, let’s renew our commitment to keep fighting for those who fought for us.
Millions of them rely on SNAP and the ACA.
Many struggle with PTSD and worry about access to mental health services.
Today, on Veterans Day, let’s renew our commitment to keep fighting for those who fought for us.
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Jeffries is whipping NO votes in the House on the shutdown deal. From Jake Sherman at Punchbowl:
November 11, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Jeffries is whipping NO votes in the House on the shutdown deal. From Jake Sherman at Punchbowl:
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How about we make sure to stay away from all American online sites this Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas? www.cleveland.com/news/2025/11...
Nationwide economic boycott targets holiday shopping season; Five things to know
The "Blackout the System" movement is banking on mass participation in a week-long economic boycott to force a response from policymakers and corporations
www.cleveland.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:30 AM
How about we make sure to stay away from all American online sites this Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas? www.cleveland.com/news/2025/11...
Yes! "No contracts for you!"
Seriously, I wouldn't trust anything Musk is selling to us. He has no loyalties. He can't be trusted. He can't be sued. Canada needs to use Canadian talent and innovation for our critical communications needs.
Seriously, I wouldn't trust anything Musk is selling to us. He has no loyalties. He can't be trusted. He can't be sued. Canada needs to use Canadian talent and innovation for our critical communications needs.
Kick Tesla and Starlink out of the country.
November 11, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Yes! "No contracts for you!"
Seriously, I wouldn't trust anything Musk is selling to us. He has no loyalties. He can't be trusted. He can't be sued. Canada needs to use Canadian talent and innovation for our critical communications needs.
Seriously, I wouldn't trust anything Musk is selling to us. He has no loyalties. He can't be trusted. He can't be sued. Canada needs to use Canadian talent and innovation for our critical communications needs.
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Good morning. Not just Black Friday, rather today and every day because clearly they still aren't listening so let's hit 'em where it hurts. Drastically reduce spending now 🧜🏼♀️💙
November 10, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Good morning. Not just Black Friday, rather today and every day because clearly they still aren't listening so let's hit 'em where it hurts. Drastically reduce spending now 🧜🏼♀️💙
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A brave move by Judge Wolf. I'm sure we'll learn a lot from him.
A GOP-nominated federal judge QUITTING to sound the alarm about democracy—unheard of!
Judge Mark Wolf joined me & @katiephang.bsky.social on Legal Fight Club to explain
Watch the full conversation 👇
Judge Mark Wolf joined me & @katiephang.bsky.social on Legal Fight Club to explain
Watch the full conversation 👇
BREAKING: Federal Judge QUITS to FIGHT TRUMP SCHEME
YouTube video by The Contrarian
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:34 PM
A brave move by Judge Wolf. I'm sure we'll learn a lot from him.
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Found the tweet that Joyce Carol Oates bodied Elon Musk with and it's so beautiful in its eloquent, simple take down. So much so he's crashing out trying to prove he reads books now. Put this in the Louvre.
November 10, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Found the tweet that Joyce Carol Oates bodied Elon Musk with and it's so beautiful in its eloquent, simple take down. So much so he's crashing out trying to prove he reads books now. Put this in the Louvre.
There's still time to nullify that vote!
There’s still time to call senators. Let me explain. Sorry not sorry about the cat. He’s also really upset about this deal.
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
There's still time to nullify that vote!
This is disgusting. Trump spends more in a day than SNAP recipients get per month. When will his followers learn he doesn't give a crap about them?
Trump is only focused on leading a government that puts money in his and his billionaire donors' pockets.
As Americans struggle with higher costs across the board, he's asking SCOTUS to freeze full SNAP benefits again.
Does it get more cruel than this?
As Americans struggle with higher costs across the board, he's asking SCOTUS to freeze full SNAP benefits again.
Does it get more cruel than this?
November 10, 2025 at 8:45 PM
This is disgusting. Trump spends more in a day than SNAP recipients get per month. When will his followers learn he doesn't give a crap about them?
I have no doubt that conservative party members tried to verbally and physically abuse MP d'Entremont: their 'leader' sets the tone of the party's communications. Also, it's very telling that MP Jeneroux's first statement after thanking his party was to ask people not to contact his family.
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has had a very bad week. Two members of his caucus have abandoned the party: One defected to Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social Liberal caucus while the other escaped Canadian politics altogether. Poor Poilievre… Let’s talk it! 🇨🇦👇 #StayInformedBKP #cdnpoli
Poilievre LOSES CONTROL! Conservative MPs ABANDON Party After "Yelling", "Pushing" | Ep. 268 News
YouTube video by The Bill Kelly Podcast 🇨🇦
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November 10, 2025 at 8:35 PM
I have no doubt that conservative party members tried to verbally and physically abuse MP d'Entremont: their 'leader' sets the tone of the party's communications. Also, it's very telling that MP Jeneroux's first statement after thanking his party was to ask people not to contact his family.
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Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
November 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
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I'm Canadian.
Our airports are open.
We feed our poor.
Everyone has healthcare.
We have allies.
We don't stab friends in the back.
Our leadership is sane and thoughtful.
We don't snatch people off the streets.
We have rule of law for everyone.
Why would anyone think we'd want to be a 51st state?
Our airports are open.
We feed our poor.
Everyone has healthcare.
We have allies.
We don't stab friends in the back.
Our leadership is sane and thoughtful.
We don't snatch people off the streets.
We have rule of law for everyone.
Why would anyone think we'd want to be a 51st state?
November 8, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I'm Canadian.
Our airports are open.
We feed our poor.
Everyone has healthcare.
We have allies.
We don't stab friends in the back.
Our leadership is sane and thoughtful.
We don't snatch people off the streets.
We have rule of law for everyone.
Why would anyone think we'd want to be a 51st state?
Our airports are open.
We feed our poor.
Everyone has healthcare.
We have allies.
We don't stab friends in the back.
Our leadership is sane and thoughtful.
We don't snatch people off the streets.
We have rule of law for everyone.
Why would anyone think we'd want to be a 51st state?
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This morning, I spoke at the SOMOS Labor Breakfast.
"We are not looking to remake New York City in my image. We are looking to remake it in the image of struggling workers across the five boroughs."
"We are not looking to remake New York City in my image. We are looking to remake it in the image of struggling workers across the five boroughs."
November 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
This morning, I spoke at the SOMOS Labor Breakfast.
"We are not looking to remake New York City in my image. We are looking to remake it in the image of struggling workers across the five boroughs."
"We are not looking to remake New York City in my image. We are looking to remake it in the image of struggling workers across the five boroughs."
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So the one to 25,000 bad apples in the NYPD are "self-deporting?" What a great way to weed out the most prejudiced assholes. Congratulations, New York City!
November 8, 2025 at 12:20 AM
So the one to 25,000 bad apples in the NYPD are "self-deporting?" What a great way to weed out the most prejudiced assholes. Congratulations, New York City!