Liane Fisher Bloxam
@lianefb.bsky.social
London, ON civil servant and parent. Trying to make the world better for my kids and my kids better for the world. Also Star Trek. She/her
I went to an indoor concert for the first time in year tonight (Yay!) I had a mask in my pocket, fully intending to wear it, but I walked through the door and kind of chickened out. BUT THEN I saw a lady in an awesome tie die shirt and purple mask and put mine (also purple) on too.
November 15, 2025 at 4:35 AM
I went to an indoor concert for the first time in year tonight (Yay!) I had a mask in my pocket, fully intending to wear it, but I walked through the door and kind of chickened out. BUT THEN I saw a lady in an awesome tie die shirt and purple mask and put mine (also purple) on too.
Decided to treat myself to a fancy coffee today, and yet again I ordered a sweetened latte that sounded good, then immediately regretted it and had to cut it with black coffee at home to make it drinkable. Are other people's taste buds really up for this?
November 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Decided to treat myself to a fancy coffee today, and yet again I ordered a sweetened latte that sounded good, then immediately regretted it and had to cut it with black coffee at home to make it drinkable. Are other people's taste buds really up for this?
I've just been reading through the list of Silver Cross Mothers. I'd forgotten how 2024's lost not one but two sons to PTSD and suicide.
November 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I've just been reading through the list of Silver Cross Mothers. I'd forgotten how 2024's lost not one but two sons to PTSD and suicide.
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I signed on to this letter because I refuse to accept the framing of "AI" as inevitable or even urgent. Generative "AI" in particular is slop tech for a fascist era and this rushed "consultation" period is just part of the overall griftosphere that constitutes modern tech.
bccla.org/policy-submi...
bccla.org/policy-submi...
OPEN LETTER to the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation from civil society organizations and individuals opposing "National Sprint" consultation on AI strategy - BC Civil Liberti...
The Honourable Mélanie JolyMinister of IndustryHouse of CommonsOttawa, OntarioK1A 0A6 The Honourable Evan SolomonMinister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital InnovationHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontar...
bccla.org
November 4, 2025 at 3:53 PM
I signed on to this letter because I refuse to accept the framing of "AI" as inevitable or even urgent. Generative "AI" in particular is slop tech for a fascist era and this rushed "consultation" period is just part of the overall griftosphere that constitutes modern tech.
bccla.org/policy-submi...
bccla.org/policy-submi...
I make this on the regular. It's delicious with a nice sourdough!
Are you familiar with @drjengunter.bsky.social ‘s work? Including this lentil recipe? open.substack.com/pub/vajenda/...
I challenged Chef Keller's lentil recipe to a lentil-off...and won!
Tasty, easy French lentils, Jen Gunter style.
open.substack.com
November 1, 2025 at 12:16 PM
I make this on the regular. It's delicious with a nice sourdough!
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She's the only one that gets her own season. 🎃
October 29, 2025 at 10:44 AM
She's the only one that gets her own season. 🎃
My grandmother, still living in her own home and driving, is one year younger than Anne Frank. So much life stolen
another strange thing is to consider how long people *could* have lived. Anne Frank was three years younger than Queen Elizabeth II!
October 8, 2025 at 12:40 AM
My grandmother, still living in her own home and driving, is one year younger than Anne Frank. So much life stolen
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Pauline Johnson was one of Canada's most beloved poets.
Her poems focused on her duel English-Mohawk heritage, which were reflected in her stage shows.
Celebrated for her work, she remains an important literary figure in our history.
This is her story.
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Her poems focused on her duel English-Mohawk heritage, which were reflected in her stage shows.
Celebrated for her work, she remains an important literary figure in our history.
This is her story.
🧵 1/12
October 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Pauline Johnson was one of Canada's most beloved poets.
Her poems focused on her duel English-Mohawk heritage, which were reflected in her stage shows.
Celebrated for her work, she remains an important literary figure in our history.
This is her story.
🧵 1/12
Her poems focused on her duel English-Mohawk heritage, which were reflected in her stage shows.
Celebrated for her work, she remains an important literary figure in our history.
This is her story.
🧵 1/12
Also true of my 9 year old (for sketchy looking images)
September 24, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Also true of my 9 year old (for sketchy looking images)
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‘The anti-vax movement isn’t simply a grassroots network of concerned parents. It’s an industry. … It operates on a simple premise: if you’re not vaccinating your kids, you need to protect them somehow, and here’s a bunch of things you can buy to do that.’
Excellent writing in @macleans.bsky.social
Excellent writing in @macleans.bsky.social
Confessions of an Ex-Anti-Vaxxer - Macleans.ca
I spent years spouting conspiracy theories about vaccines. Now, as measles rages in my home of Alberta, I’m trying to convince vax-hesitant parents to inoculate their kids.
macleans.ca
September 13, 2025 at 11:53 AM
‘The anti-vax movement isn’t simply a grassroots network of concerned parents. It’s an industry. … It operates on a simple premise: if you’re not vaccinating your kids, you need to protect them somehow, and here’s a bunch of things you can buy to do that.’
Excellent writing in @macleans.bsky.social
Excellent writing in @macleans.bsky.social
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Back To School PSA
It's that time of year again, welcome back to school kiddos! This week we're going to address Toronto's back to school/micro mobility campaign & ask that they direct all available resources at dangerous drivers who cause hundreds of serious injuries & deaths each year in TO. 📷 @tomflood.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Back To School PSA
Horrible news. The plant-based ham is a staple in school lunch boxes for us, and the ground round, burgers, and dogs for dinners
This sucks. No more Yves Veggie Cuisine. Demise of an iconic Canadian #vegan food basics brand. www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
You won’t see food from this Canadian vegan brand after this year, as company discontinues products
Due to “unfortunate business circumstances,” the Canadian brand officially closed on July 31, an Yves Veggie Cuisine representative told the Star.
www.thestar.com
August 29, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Horrible news. The plant-based ham is a staple in school lunch boxes for us, and the ground round, burgers, and dogs for dinners
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This sucks. No more Yves Veggie Cuisine. Demise of an iconic Canadian #vegan food basics brand. www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
You won’t see food from this Canadian vegan brand after this year, as company discontinues products
Due to “unfortunate business circumstances,” the Canadian brand officially closed on July 31, an Yves Veggie Cuisine representative told the Star.
www.thestar.com
August 29, 2025 at 3:33 AM
This sucks. No more Yves Veggie Cuisine. Demise of an iconic Canadian #vegan food basics brand. www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
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Did anyone think you could negotiate in good faith with a gangster?
Trump has never wavered from using economic threat to break our nation. Prime Minister Mark Carney must immediately reimpose the digital services tax and respond dollar for dollar.
Elbows down doesn't work with a gangster.
Trump has never wavered from using economic threat to break our nation. Prime Minister Mark Carney must immediately reimpose the digital services tax and respond dollar for dollar.
Elbows down doesn't work with a gangster.
July 11, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Did anyone think you could negotiate in good faith with a gangster?
Trump has never wavered from using economic threat to break our nation. Prime Minister Mark Carney must immediately reimpose the digital services tax and respond dollar for dollar.
Elbows down doesn't work with a gangster.
Trump has never wavered from using economic threat to break our nation. Prime Minister Mark Carney must immediately reimpose the digital services tax and respond dollar for dollar.
Elbows down doesn't work with a gangster.
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Graduation ceremony disrupted by lightning strike
“London South Collegiate graduation was abruptly ended as lighting struck the chimney of the school. No injuries occurred but the building is structurally compromised and graduation has reconvened at Saunders.”
“London South Collegiate graduation was abruptly ended as lighting struck the chimney of the school. No injuries occurred but the building is structurally compromised and graduation has reconvened at Saunders.”
Graduation ceremony disrupted by lightning strike
Officials with London Fire say a graduation ceremony at London South Collegiate ended abruptly when lightning struck the school’s chimney.
www.ctvnews.ca
June 25, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Graduation ceremony disrupted by lightning strike
“London South Collegiate graduation was abruptly ended as lighting struck the chimney of the school. No injuries occurred but the building is structurally compromised and graduation has reconvened at Saunders.”
“London South Collegiate graduation was abruptly ended as lighting struck the chimney of the school. No injuries occurred but the building is structurally compromised and graduation has reconvened at Saunders.”
Are anyone else's kids melting down on the daily as the end of school approaches? Not sure if they are just that much more active in the warm weather, or it's the advice I once got that excitement is a form of stress for kids, but oof...
June 20, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Are anyone else's kids melting down on the daily as the end of school approaches? Not sure if they are just that much more active in the warm weather, or it's the advice I once got that excitement is a form of stress for kids, but oof...
Why is the internet just videos now? I do not have 9 min to watch you video. Give me text I can skim in 30 sec
i don't want to hear your most boomer complaint. what's your most millennial complaint?
June 19, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Why is the internet just videos now? I do not have 9 min to watch you video. Give me text I can skim in 30 sec
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Things that DO make traffic worse:
- TOO MANY CARS
- SUBURBAN SPRAWL
- CAR DEPENDENCY (even for short trips)
- Bigger vehicles
- On-street parking
- ride-hailing
Things that DON’T make traffic worse (actually mitigate congestion):
Bike lanes
Bus lanes
Decongestion pricing
#TheTRUTHaboutTRAFFIC
- TOO MANY CARS
- SUBURBAN SPRAWL
- CAR DEPENDENCY (even for short trips)
- Bigger vehicles
- On-street parking
- ride-hailing
Things that DON’T make traffic worse (actually mitigate congestion):
Bike lanes
Bus lanes
Decongestion pricing
#TheTRUTHaboutTRAFFIC
June 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Things that DO make traffic worse:
- TOO MANY CARS
- SUBURBAN SPRAWL
- CAR DEPENDENCY (even for short trips)
- Bigger vehicles
- On-street parking
- ride-hailing
Things that DON’T make traffic worse (actually mitigate congestion):
Bike lanes
Bus lanes
Decongestion pricing
#TheTRUTHaboutTRAFFIC
- TOO MANY CARS
- SUBURBAN SPRAWL
- CAR DEPENDENCY (even for short trips)
- Bigger vehicles
- On-street parking
- ride-hailing
Things that DON’T make traffic worse (actually mitigate congestion):
Bike lanes
Bus lanes
Decongestion pricing
#TheTRUTHaboutTRAFFIC
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A child who has been denied imaginative literature is likely to have far more difficulty in understanding cellular biology or post-Newtonian physics than the child whose imagination has already been stretched by reading fantasy and science fiction.
Madeleine L’Engle Herself
Madeleine L’Engle Herself
May 23, 2025 at 12:03 PM
A child who has been denied imaginative literature is likely to have far more difficulty in understanding cellular biology or post-Newtonian physics than the child whose imagination has already been stretched by reading fantasy and science fiction.
Madeleine L’Engle Herself
Madeleine L’Engle Herself
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Malnutrition and hunger are becoming increasingly prevalent in the Gaza Strip as Israel’s total blockade enters its third month.
AP PHOTOS: Many in Gaza face malnutrition and hunger as blockade enters its third month
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Malnutrition and hunger are becoming increasingly prevalent in the Gaza Strip as Israel’s total blockade enters its third month.
apnews.com
May 4, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Malnutrition and hunger are becoming increasingly prevalent in the Gaza Strip as Israel’s total blockade enters its third month.
I went back to work from leave three weeks ago, and the organizational speak is already affecting the rest of my life.
Told my kid I was "just flagging" that her new library (chapter) book is not next in line to read aloud at bedtime.
Told my kid I was "just flagging" that her new library (chapter) book is not next in line to read aloud at bedtime.
April 30, 2025 at 11:09 PM
I went back to work from leave three weeks ago, and the organizational speak is already affecting the rest of my life.
Told my kid I was "just flagging" that her new library (chapter) book is not next in line to read aloud at bedtime.
Told my kid I was "just flagging" that her new library (chapter) book is not next in line to read aloud at bedtime.
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It is legit a national pride that we make voting as accessible as possible
April 28, 2025 at 1:57 PM
It is legit a national pride that we make voting as accessible as possible