Roxanne Graham 🇨🇦
@odd-rox.bsky.social
Neurodivergent geek, Newfoundlander by choice. Federal public servant for 26 years and counting.
Pinned
Critical thinking isn’t about being contrarian or skeptical for the sake of it—it’s about intellectual humility, being willing to change your perspective when presented with strong evidence, and asking questions to ensure ideas are supported by facts.
Heard a radio host today joke that she maybe has “ADD like everyone nowadays” because she decorates for Christmas on December 22.
As someone who actually lives with ADHD, this kind of throwaway line minimizes a real disability that affects every part of daily life.
As someone who actually lives with ADHD, this kind of throwaway line minimizes a real disability that affects every part of daily life.
December 5, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Heard a radio host today joke that she maybe has “ADD like everyone nowadays” because she decorates for Christmas on December 22.
As someone who actually lives with ADHD, this kind of throwaway line minimizes a real disability that affects every part of daily life.
As someone who actually lives with ADHD, this kind of throwaway line minimizes a real disability that affects every part of daily life.
On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, I speak as an employee with disabilities: my Employer’s celebration of accessibility rings hollow when their practices continue to create barriers.
December 3, 2025 at 11:03 PM
On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, I speak as an employee with disabilities: my Employer’s celebration of accessibility rings hollow when their practices continue to create barriers.
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This is who is hurt by Carney's budget:
Carney's first budget gives corporations a free ride and leaves working Canadians behind
cupe.ca/carneys-firs...
Carney's first budget gives corporations a free ride and leaves working Canadians behind
cupe.ca/carneys-firs...
Carney's first budget gives corporations a free ride and leaves working Canadians behind
CUPE, Canada's largest union, says Mark Carney's first federal budget gives corporations a free ride while leaving working Canadians behind with major austerity and cuts to programs and services.
cupe.ca
November 29, 2025 at 6:43 PM
This is who is hurt by Carney's budget:
Carney's first budget gives corporations a free ride and leaves working Canadians behind
cupe.ca/carneys-firs...
Carney's first budget gives corporations a free ride and leaves working Canadians behind
cupe.ca/carneys-firs...
The term “rightsizing” to describe layoffs and cuts to public services is misleading and disrespectful. This doublespeak downplays the real human impact by reframing it as a neutral, strategic adjustment instead of a decision that directly impacts people’s livelihoods, stability, and wellbeing.
November 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The term “rightsizing” to describe layoffs and cuts to public services is misleading and disrespectful. This doublespeak downplays the real human impact by reframing it as a neutral, strategic adjustment instead of a decision that directly impacts people’s livelihoods, stability, and wellbeing.
Entire household is down and out with the flu.
Blah.
Blah.
November 6, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Entire household is down and out with the flu.
Blah.
Blah.
I’ll admit that country music isn’t usually my thing. But when Terri Clark and Paul Brandt brought their tour to St. John’s, we couldn’t resist getting tickets. I’m so glad we did. They were funny, genuine, and absolutely inspiring.
October 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I’ll admit that country music isn’t usually my thing. But when Terri Clark and Paul Brandt brought their tour to St. John’s, we couldn’t resist getting tickets. I’m so glad we did. They were funny, genuine, and absolutely inspiring.
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Birds in Flight
Eddie Cobiness ~ Ojibwe
1978
Eddie Cobiness ~ Ojibwe
1978
October 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Birds in Flight
Eddie Cobiness ~ Ojibwe
1978
Eddie Cobiness ~ Ojibwe
1978
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Autumn in Algonquin
Arthur Lismer
1914
Arthur Lismer
1914
October 9, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Autumn in Algonquin
Arthur Lismer
1914
Arthur Lismer
1914
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On this day in 1997, Hélène Baillargeon died.
Born in 1916, she started her career as a folklorist before moving into singing. She is best known to Canadians for her time on Chez Hélène from 1959 to 1973. She later became a citizenship court judge.
Born in 1916, she started her career as a folklorist before moving into singing. She is best known to Canadians for her time on Chez Hélène from 1959 to 1973. She later became a citizenship court judge.
September 25, 2025 at 11:15 AM
On this day in 1997, Hélène Baillargeon died.
Born in 1916, she started her career as a folklorist before moving into singing. She is best known to Canadians for her time on Chez Hélène from 1959 to 1973. She later became a citizenship court judge.
Born in 1916, she started her career as a folklorist before moving into singing. She is best known to Canadians for her time on Chez Hélène from 1959 to 1973. She later became a citizenship court judge.
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I read 1984.
And Fahrenheit 451.
And A Brave New World. And The Handmaid‘s Tale.
And The Giver.
And The Road.
And The Lottery.
And The Parable of the Sower.
And The Hunger Games.
I know what I’m seeing.
And Fahrenheit 451.
And A Brave New World. And The Handmaid‘s Tale.
And The Giver.
And The Road.
And The Lottery.
And The Parable of the Sower.
And The Hunger Games.
I know what I’m seeing.
September 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
I read 1984.
And Fahrenheit 451.
And A Brave New World. And The Handmaid‘s Tale.
And The Giver.
And The Road.
And The Lottery.
And The Parable of the Sower.
And The Hunger Games.
I know what I’m seeing.
And Fahrenheit 451.
And A Brave New World. And The Handmaid‘s Tale.
And The Giver.
And The Road.
And The Lottery.
And The Parable of the Sower.
And The Hunger Games.
I know what I’m seeing.
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The House of Commons is Canada’s stage. I don’t believe it was appropriate for the Canadian House of Commons to give Charlie Kirk a standing ovation. A standing ovation in Parliament is not a casual gesture. It communicates legitimacy and honor.
Unlike journalists, human rights defenders, or
Unlike journalists, human rights defenders, or
September 16, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The House of Commons is Canada’s stage. I don’t believe it was appropriate for the Canadian House of Commons to give Charlie Kirk a standing ovation. A standing ovation in Parliament is not a casual gesture. It communicates legitimacy and honor.
Unlike journalists, human rights defenders, or
Unlike journalists, human rights defenders, or
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September 8, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Happy Star Trek Day!
On Sept. 6, 1966, Star Trek debuted in Canada. Two days later on Sept. 8, the show aired in the rest of the world.
Here is a look at the times Canada appeared in various capacities in the fictional history of the Star Trek universe.
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On Sept. 6, 1966, Star Trek debuted in Canada. Two days later on Sept. 8, the show aired in the rest of the world.
Here is a look at the times Canada appeared in various capacities in the fictional history of the Star Trek universe.
🧵 1/12
September 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Happy Star Trek Day!
On Sept. 6, 1966, Star Trek debuted in Canada. Two days later on Sept. 8, the show aired in the rest of the world.
Here is a look at the times Canada appeared in various capacities in the fictional history of the Star Trek universe.
🧵 1/12
On Sept. 6, 1966, Star Trek debuted in Canada. Two days later on Sept. 8, the show aired in the rest of the world.
Here is a look at the times Canada appeared in various capacities in the fictional history of the Star Trek universe.
🧵 1/12
My 17 year old shared this with me.
September 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM
My 17 year old shared this with me.
Union strong!
Solidarity with the 34,000+ members @bcgeu.bsky.social who’ve hit the picket line today to fight for fair wages and dignity on the job ✊ 1/2
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
September 2, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Union strong!
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🚨Important Read🚨
“The question is whether Canadian consumers will use their own leverage. Every checkout is a vote. Keep rewarding oligarchs for filling Canadian shelves with American brands, or stop, and force space for something else.”
open.substack.com/pub/letterke...
“The question is whether Canadian consumers will use their own leverage. Every checkout is a vote. Keep rewarding oligarchs for filling Canadian shelves with American brands, or stop, and force space for something else.”
open.substack.com/pub/letterke...
Taking Back Canada’s Retail Shelves
How slotting fees, retailer inertia, and U.S. brand power block Canadian products — and what consumers can do about it.
open.substack.com
August 30, 2025 at 11:45 AM
🚨Important Read🚨
“The question is whether Canadian consumers will use their own leverage. Every checkout is a vote. Keep rewarding oligarchs for filling Canadian shelves with American brands, or stop, and force space for something else.”
open.substack.com/pub/letterke...
“The question is whether Canadian consumers will use their own leverage. Every checkout is a vote. Keep rewarding oligarchs for filling Canadian shelves with American brands, or stop, and force space for something else.”
open.substack.com/pub/letterke...
Happy National Dog Day from Chip, Shadow, and Nova.
August 26, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Happy National Dog Day from Chip, Shadow, and Nova.
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Three Sisters Reflected
Jane Ash Poitras ~ Cree
n.d.
Jane Ash Poitras ~ Cree
n.d.
August 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Three Sisters Reflected
Jane Ash Poitras ~ Cree
n.d.
Jane Ash Poitras ~ Cree
n.d.
It’s really draining to be inundated with the toxicity of social media every single day. It feels like almost no one wants to have constructive discussion anymore. Everything turns into all-or-nothing, us-versus-them, and if you don’t agree 100%, you’re instantly the enemy.
I know this isn’t new,
I know this isn’t new,
August 26, 2025 at 12:47 AM
It’s really draining to be inundated with the toxicity of social media every single day. It feels like almost no one wants to have constructive discussion anymore. Everything turns into all-or-nothing, us-versus-them, and if you don’t agree 100%, you’re instantly the enemy.
I know this isn’t new,
I know this isn’t new,
Me, on learning that James Dobson died today:
August 21, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Me, on learning that James Dobson died today:
A friend of mine was blocked from Pierre “Jeff” Poilievre’s Facebook page after posting the link to the Security Clearance application form on some of Jeff’s posts today.
August 20, 2025 at 9:37 PM
A friend of mine was blocked from Pierre “Jeff” Poilievre’s Facebook page after posting the link to the Security Clearance application form on some of Jeff’s posts today.