Rich
@opticalillusion.bsky.social
Lover of multiple dance floors. Autism advocate. Caregiver. Motorcycle rider. Votes against my own self interest for the benefit of others. Supporter of many households. Technobabbler in Toronto. I've been playing with software and interwebs for 25 years.
Jim Beam is halting production for a year because of the tariffs. Keep up the boycotting of US goods!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Bourbon maker Jim Beam halts production at main distillery for a year
US distillers face uncertainty after President Trump imposed tariffs on countries around the world.
www.bbc.com
December 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Jim Beam is halting production for a year because of the tariffs. Keep up the boycotting of US goods!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Alex made a Star of a David for Hanukkah! Here she is with her brand new haircut.
December 20, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Alex made a Star of a David for Hanukkah! Here she is with her brand new haircut.
30 days to the bucket list trip!
December 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
30 days to the bucket list trip!
A day in the life of pompous writing. The ones I see most often are:
“Craft” in place of write, for example, “I will craft a response”
“Film” in place of movie, for example, “such an incredible film”.
So pretentious.
What words do you see that tell you all you need to know about the writer?
“Craft” in place of write, for example, “I will craft a response”
“Film” in place of movie, for example, “such an incredible film”.
So pretentious.
What words do you see that tell you all you need to know about the writer?
December 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
A day in the life of pompous writing. The ones I see most often are:
“Craft” in place of write, for example, “I will craft a response”
“Film” in place of movie, for example, “such an incredible film”.
So pretentious.
What words do you see that tell you all you need to know about the writer?
“Craft” in place of write, for example, “I will craft a response”
“Film” in place of movie, for example, “such an incredible film”.
So pretentious.
What words do you see that tell you all you need to know about the writer?
It’s that time of year where you can squeeze in some last minute charitable donations for tax purposes. Don’t forget to tell the world all about it.
December 2, 2025 at 9:45 PM
It’s that time of year where you can squeeze in some last minute charitable donations for tax purposes. Don’t forget to tell the world all about it.
Happy anniversary to us!
November 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Happy anniversary to us!
Thank you to my highly successful wife! We got a suite in the hotel in Calgary for her conference!
October 19, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Thank you to my highly successful wife! We got a suite in the hotel in Calgary for her conference!
Hello from Lake Louise!
October 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Hello from Lake Louise!
Thoughts on a possible solution to systemic poverty.What if the very wealthy were given a choice between an extraordinary high tax bracket OR having to employ (at a proper living wage) X number of people currently being supported by government programs. Break the cycle of poverty.
October 12, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Thoughts on a possible solution to systemic poverty.What if the very wealthy were given a choice between an extraordinary high tax bracket OR having to employ (at a proper living wage) X number of people currently being supported by government programs. Break the cycle of poverty.
The struggle is real. Trying to teach basic manners to my daughter. Back to bribing her I guess.
October 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The struggle is real. Trying to teach basic manners to my daughter. Back to bribing her I guess.
Today on the 2nd anniversary of Oct 7 we are going to see The Road Between Us. It’s not about the politics. It’s about rescuing family.
youtu.be/lcAf07EN-bQ?...
youtu.be/lcAf07EN-bQ?...
October 7, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Today on the 2nd anniversary of Oct 7 we are going to see The Road Between Us. It’s not about the politics. It’s about rescuing family.
youtu.be/lcAf07EN-bQ?...
youtu.be/lcAf07EN-bQ?...
Fighting fascism one custom tee shirt at a time. That’ll help.
October 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Fighting fascism one custom tee shirt at a time. That’ll help.
Where are the marches for the Sudanese people? Just asking.
October 5, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Where are the marches for the Sudanese people? Just asking.
Nice to see some people stand up for what is right. Also, boycott Unilever, and tell them you are doing it. www.comicsands.com/ben-jerrys-a...
September 19, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Nice to see some people stand up for what is right. Also, boycott Unilever, and tell them you are doing it. www.comicsands.com/ben-jerrys-a...
So much more fun than I expected. Sportsball!!
September 11, 2025 at 4:18 PM
So much more fun than I expected. Sportsball!!
Gwendolyn now has a dog.
September 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Gwendolyn now has a dog.
Not pictured here is how loud it was in this restaurant and how Alex was totally fine with it. Actual measurable increase to get quality of life.
What is upsetting is how fast her good manners disappear when I don’t see her for a few weeks.
What is upsetting is how fast her good manners disappear when I don’t see her for a few weeks.
August 16, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Not pictured here is how loud it was in this restaurant and how Alex was totally fine with it. Actual measurable increase to get quality of life.
What is upsetting is how fast her good manners disappear when I don’t see her for a few weeks.
What is upsetting is how fast her good manners disappear when I don’t see her for a few weeks.
PRIDE in Reykjavík. Perfect for our last night here.
August 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
PRIDE in Reykjavík. Perfect for our last night here.
This place is like an alien world.
August 8, 2025 at 8:44 PM
This place is like an alien world.
Icelandic goth store.
August 3, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Icelandic goth store.