Erin Durant
@erindurant42.bsky.social
Founder of Durant Barristers. I like sports, law and birds. Currently lawyering part-time.
View my photography website at https://erindurant.smugmug.com
View my photography website at https://erindurant.smugmug.com
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It’s too cold for new pictures so here are old pictures. #photography #owls
December 7, 2025 at 12:58 PM
It’s too cold for new pictures so here are old pictures. #photography #owls
It was remarkably cold early this morning at Petrie Island in Ottawa. This was nonetheless the best part of my day. Have a good weekend everyone. #photography
December 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM
It was remarkably cold early this morning at Petrie Island in Ottawa. This was nonetheless the best part of my day. Have a good weekend everyone. #photography
I started using Hume Health as a health tracking device. It informs me that I’m aging 1.7 times as fast as normal and that I’m actually 47 years old. My 45 year old husband reports that he is 39. Frankly, that sounds about right based on our current levels of physical fitness and how my back feels.
a woman in a pink jacket stands in front of a microphone and says i 'm getting old
ALT: a woman in a pink jacket stands in front of a microphone and says i 'm getting old
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December 5, 2025 at 12:35 PM
I started using Hume Health as a health tracking device. It informs me that I’m aging 1.7 times as fast as normal and that I’m actually 47 years old. My 45 year old husband reports that he is 39. Frankly, that sounds about right based on our current levels of physical fitness and how my back feels.
I adore this man.
GOV. WALZ on Trump’s racist attack on Somali Americans: “Unprecedented. We have kids going to school today and the president called them ‘garbage’ — condemn this attack or you are complicit in it… the only thing hurting this state is Trump himself.”
Our kids are watching.
Our kids are watching.
December 5, 2025 at 12:55 AM
I adore this man.
My husband Brad took some photos this summer. I’m just getting around to looking at them. Some are pretty good! It’s definitely not his passion though. #photography
December 5, 2025 at 12:53 AM
My husband Brad took some photos this summer. I’m just getting around to looking at them. Some are pretty good! It’s definitely not his passion though. #photography
Also my preference. Let him sleep.
I understand the concerns with the president not being able to remain conscious while doing his job. But frankly, given his track record, I prefer unconscious Trump to the alternatives.
BREAKING: Trump falls asleep at another public event.
Sleepy Don is clearly not up to the job. 25th Amendment now!
Sleepy Don is clearly not up to the job. 25th Amendment now!
December 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Also my preference. Let him sleep.
I’ve received so many incredible offers from people who wish to speak and share their experiences. I now have to do this. Time to find some money.
I’m also going to need speakers. I know several from my own network thanks to those who reached out when I wrote my book. But if you have a story of resilience to share with your peers, I’d love to chat.
I’m in the very early phases of planning a podcast. I intend to interview various senior lawyers (and maybe other professionals) on their careers with a focus on the hardest times and how they’ve managed through significant struggles.
December 4, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I’ve received so many incredible offers from people who wish to speak and share their experiences. I now have to do this. Time to find some money.
I’m also going to need speakers. I know several from my own network thanks to those who reached out when I wrote my book. But if you have a story of resilience to share with your peers, I’d love to chat.
I’m in the very early phases of planning a podcast. I intend to interview various senior lawyers (and maybe other professionals) on their careers with a focus on the hardest times and how they’ve managed through significant struggles.
December 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I’m also going to need speakers. I know several from my own network thanks to those who reached out when I wrote my book. But if you have a story of resilience to share with your peers, I’d love to chat.
I’m in the very early phases of planning a podcast. I intend to interview various senior lawyers (and maybe other professionals) on their careers with a focus on the hardest times and how they’ve managed through significant struggles.
December 4, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I’m in the very early phases of planning a podcast. I intend to interview various senior lawyers (and maybe other professionals) on their careers with a focus on the hardest times and how they’ve managed through significant struggles.
Do I know anyone who has reverted to a dumb phone? I’m thinking about it. I know there will be some inconveniences but I’m sure I can manage hem since I do own an iPad. Any unexpected issues seen by people who made the switch?
December 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Do I know anyone who has reverted to a dumb phone? I’m thinking about it. I know there will be some inconveniences but I’m sure I can manage hem since I do own an iPad. Any unexpected issues seen by people who made the switch?
Near my place this morning. #photography
December 3, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Near my place this morning. #photography
Some photographs from today’s drive along the St. Lawrence Seaway. #photography
December 3, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Some photographs from today’s drive along the St. Lawrence Seaway. #photography
Strange pigment on this goldfinch. #photography
December 2, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Strange pigment on this goldfinch. #photography
I may still be boycotting the USA but I’m not boycotting their bird. The bald eagle is a magical creature. We see many around Ottawa and the St. Lawrence Seaway. ##photography #birds
December 2, 2025 at 12:22 AM
I may still be boycotting the USA but I’m not boycotting their bird. The bald eagle is a magical creature. We see many around Ottawa and the St. Lawrence Seaway. ##photography #birds
Someone is going to use my photo of the bald eagles in a local community e-newsletter and I’m a very happy photographer.
December 2, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Someone is going to use my photo of the bald eagles in a local community e-newsletter and I’m a very happy photographer.
December 1, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Bald eagles at Petrie Island in Ottawa. #photography
December 1, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Bald eagles at Petrie Island in Ottawa. #photography
Apparently the Ottawa Citizen thinks I still work at Borden Ladner Gervais. I do not. I’ve sent them a note to correct the error.
December 1, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Apparently the Ottawa Citizen thinks I still work at Borden Ladner Gervais. I do not. I’ve sent them a note to correct the error.
November 29, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Reposted by Erin Durant
For context: Jack served as head of the Office of Legal Counsel during the Bush administration. He’s widely regarded—especially in conservative legal circles—as a leading authority on executive power. The fact that he’s expressing this view in such stark terms is significant.
Harvard Law School’s Jack Goldsmith:
“In short, if the Post’s facts are correct, it appears that Special Operations Forces committed murder when the ‘two men were blown apart in the water, as the Post put it.’”
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“In short, if the Post’s facts are correct, it appears that Special Operations Forces committed murder when the ‘two men were blown apart in the water, as the Post put it.’”
open.substack.com/pub/executiv...
November 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM
For context: Jack served as head of the Office of Legal Counsel during the Bush administration. He’s widely regarded—especially in conservative legal circles—as a leading authority on executive power. The fact that he’s expressing this view in such stark terms is significant.
I’m very concerned for the people of Venezuela. I’ve met several other the years through the sport of softball and I hope they are going to be okay.
November 29, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I’m very concerned for the people of Venezuela. I’ve met several other the years through the sport of softball and I hope they are going to be okay.
Reposted by Erin Durant
So apparently the administrators at Northwestern have caved to the extortionist demands of the Feds. Faculty voted 595-4 AGAINST this measure.
November 29, 2025 at 3:30 AM
So apparently the administrators at Northwestern have caved to the extortionist demands of the Feds. Faculty voted 595-4 AGAINST this measure.
This was an excellent discussion about AI and some of the policy decisions that governments need to be making now to avoid some of the dangers of AI. It’s worth a listen: doac-perks.com/r/V_j74qZv2o.
November 29, 2025 at 12:27 AM
This was an excellent discussion about AI and some of the policy decisions that governments need to be making now to avoid some of the dangers of AI. It’s worth a listen: doac-perks.com/r/V_j74qZv2o.
I’m grateful the court found us a judge to handle today’s application. I’m very grateful that my senior associate Andrew Paterson did an excellent job on behalf of our client. I’m also proud that I made another positive step in the right direction by attending briefly and helping where I could.
November 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I’m grateful the court found us a judge to handle today’s application. I’m very grateful that my senior associate Andrew Paterson did an excellent job on behalf of our client. I’m also proud that I made another positive step in the right direction by attending briefly and helping where I could.