Sir Tainley
@sir-tainley.bsky.social
Lover. Thinker. Worker. Cynic.
(Toronto)
Banner picture credit to Dan Seljak. (@anotherglassbox.bsky.social)
(Toronto)
Banner picture credit to Dan Seljak. (@anotherglassbox.bsky.social)
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Sir Tainley
@sir-tainley.bsky.social
· Nov 8
Hello new followers! About me. I'm an old soul in a 43 year old body. I am BAD at social media.
I'm cranky. I'm pedantic. I am unable to suffer fools. I can get mean.
But, I genuinely value everyone, and every perspective. I will no be right about everything; reasonable people can disagree.
I'm cranky. I'm pedantic. I am unable to suffer fools. I can get mean.
But, I genuinely value everyone, and every perspective. I will no be right about everything; reasonable people can disagree.
My daughter noticed her first "King Charles" head toonie in her allowance on Sunday.
Dated 2024, I buy her allowance coins by the roll, so I guess I've had it for a while. Still, felt "the passing of an age." No more Lizzie on the coins.
Dated 2024, I buy her allowance coins by the roll, so I guess I've had it for a while. Still, felt "the passing of an age." No more Lizzie on the coins.
January 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
My daughter noticed her first "King Charles" head toonie in her allowance on Sunday.
Dated 2024, I buy her allowance coins by the roll, so I guess I've had it for a while. Still, felt "the passing of an age." No more Lizzie on the coins.
Dated 2024, I buy her allowance coins by the roll, so I guess I've had it for a while. Still, felt "the passing of an age." No more Lizzie on the coins.
@alexandrian.bsky.social I want to buy your book (printed). What way is best for you?
January 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
@alexandrian.bsky.social I want to buy your book (printed). What way is best for you?
#pugmire #ttrpg
This portrait is of Scotia Toller, the party's hunter, who made a career out of hunting the biggest and baddest monsters she could find.
Art by @aphoticmoth.bsky.social
This portrait is of Scotia Toller, the party's hunter, who made a career out of hunting the biggest and baddest monsters she could find.
Art by @aphoticmoth.bsky.social
January 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
#pugmire #ttrpg
This portrait is of Scotia Toller, the party's hunter, who made a career out of hunting the biggest and baddest monsters she could find.
Art by @aphoticmoth.bsky.social
This portrait is of Scotia Toller, the party's hunter, who made a career out of hunting the biggest and baddest monsters she could find.
Art by @aphoticmoth.bsky.social
The NDP should take a long view, and not despair of a Poilievre government. Aim to form the opposition as the only left-leaning party that isn't a cult of personality.
There will be an election after Poilievre is elected. Aim to form government there.
There will be an election after Poilievre is elected. Aim to form government there.
December 20, 2024 at 5:30 PM
The NDP should take a long view, and not despair of a Poilievre government. Aim to form the opposition as the only left-leaning party that isn't a cult of personality.
There will be an election after Poilievre is elected. Aim to form government there.
There will be an election after Poilievre is elected. Aim to form government there.
"If you think teaming up with Stalin and Churchill to defeat actual Nazis was the right thing to do in the 1930s, it's weird you won't put aside my political views on other issues, and work with me to achieve... zoning reform."
December 19, 2024 at 5:10 PM
"If you think teaming up with Stalin and Churchill to defeat actual Nazis was the right thing to do in the 1930s, it's weird you won't put aside my political views on other issues, and work with me to achieve... zoning reform."
Canada has a population 25% larger than California; and has about 80% the GDP per capita of Mississippi in $USD.
It wants single payer health care, and strong gun control.
If annexed it would be the single largest player in the Electoral College, and the House.
Annexing Canada is a DNC play.
It wants single payer health care, and strong gun control.
If annexed it would be the single largest player in the Electoral College, and the House.
Annexing Canada is a DNC play.
December 19, 2024 at 3:07 PM
Canada has a population 25% larger than California; and has about 80% the GDP per capita of Mississippi in $USD.
It wants single payer health care, and strong gun control.
If annexed it would be the single largest player in the Electoral College, and the House.
Annexing Canada is a DNC play.
It wants single payer health care, and strong gun control.
If annexed it would be the single largest player in the Electoral College, and the House.
Annexing Canada is a DNC play.
Reposted by Sir Tainley
Flawless
When You Get Your Password Wrong
YouTube video by Fairbairn Films
youtu.be
December 19, 2024 at 12:40 PM
Flawless
Reposted by Sir Tainley
#ttrpg #pugmire
This is Princess Rose Bernese, from my kid's Pugmire game last year. My kid! We called her "the tin can" because she had an impossibly high Defense score by the end. Also had to emphasize "Princess is your father's nickname for you; not a job."
Art by @aphoticmoth.bsky.social
This is Princess Rose Bernese, from my kid's Pugmire game last year. My kid! We called her "the tin can" because she had an impossibly high Defense score by the end. Also had to emphasize "Princess is your father's nickname for you; not a job."
Art by @aphoticmoth.bsky.social
December 18, 2024 at 2:16 AM
#ttrpg #pugmire
This is Princess Rose Bernese, from my kid's Pugmire game last year. My kid! We called her "the tin can" because she had an impossibly high Defense score by the end. Also had to emphasize "Princess is your father's nickname for you; not a job."
Art by @aphoticmoth.bsky.social
This is Princess Rose Bernese, from my kid's Pugmire game last year. My kid! We called her "the tin can" because she had an impossibly high Defense score by the end. Also had to emphasize "Princess is your father's nickname for you; not a job."
Art by @aphoticmoth.bsky.social
It's important to be able to receive official messages on a social network. This starter list is official accounts for Toronto agencies and elected politicians.
go.bsky.app/GQreNfW
go.bsky.app/GQreNfW
December 17, 2024 at 10:24 PM
It's important to be able to receive official messages on a social network. This starter list is official accounts for Toronto agencies and elected politicians.
go.bsky.app/GQreNfW
go.bsky.app/GQreNfW
The Prime Minister of Canada, can't tell the City Council of Toronto what to do about anything... only offer nice bribes to cooperate.
I think there's a new position Doug Ford should set his eyes on... #PMFord!
I think there's a new position Doug Ford should set his eyes on... #PMFord!
December 17, 2024 at 4:27 PM
The Prime Minister of Canada, can't tell the City Council of Toronto what to do about anything... only offer nice bribes to cooperate.
I think there's a new position Doug Ford should set his eyes on... #PMFord!
I think there's a new position Doug Ford should set his eyes on... #PMFord!
#ttrpg #pugmire
Our campaign last year had two wizards: Biff, the glass cannon pitbull... and Carmel Labrador. Carmel was played as an academic, who could barely deign to adventure, and mostly wanted to read every book he found. A great character.
Illustration by @aphoticmoth.bsky.social
Our campaign last year had two wizards: Biff, the glass cannon pitbull... and Carmel Labrador. Carmel was played as an academic, who could barely deign to adventure, and mostly wanted to read every book he found. A great character.
Illustration by @aphoticmoth.bsky.social
December 17, 2024 at 2:33 AM
#ttrpg #pugmire
Our campaign last year had two wizards: Biff, the glass cannon pitbull... and Carmel Labrador. Carmel was played as an academic, who could barely deign to adventure, and mostly wanted to read every book he found. A great character.
Illustration by @aphoticmoth.bsky.social
Our campaign last year had two wizards: Biff, the glass cannon pitbull... and Carmel Labrador. Carmel was played as an academic, who could barely deign to adventure, and mostly wanted to read every book he found. A great character.
Illustration by @aphoticmoth.bsky.social
And now... the Disney Villain song you didn't know the world needed.
(Trivia: Riki Lindholme is Fozzie Bear's Girlfriend.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELSx...
(Trivia: Riki Lindholme is Fozzie Bear's Girlfriend.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELSx...
So Long Farewell (A Breakup Anthem for Baroness Schraeder) by Riki Lindhome
YouTube video by Riki Lindhome
www.youtube.com
December 16, 2024 at 10:32 PM
And now... the Disney Villain song you didn't know the world needed.
(Trivia: Riki Lindholme is Fozzie Bear's Girlfriend.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELSx...
(Trivia: Riki Lindholme is Fozzie Bear's Girlfriend.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELSx...
@alejandrabravo.bsky.social @joshmatlow.bsky.social @diannesaxe.bsky.social
Could you please introduce a motion at the next council meeting instructing City of Toronto agencies to set up to send messages on Bluesky?
We need official announcements here too.
www.toronto.ca/home/social-...
Could you please introduce a motion at the next council meeting instructing City of Toronto agencies to set up to send messages on Bluesky?
We need official announcements here too.
www.toronto.ca/home/social-...
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December 16, 2024 at 6:20 PM
@alejandrabravo.bsky.social @joshmatlow.bsky.social @diannesaxe.bsky.social
Could you please introduce a motion at the next council meeting instructing City of Toronto agencies to set up to send messages on Bluesky?
We need official announcements here too.
www.toronto.ca/home/social-...
Could you please introduce a motion at the next council meeting instructing City of Toronto agencies to set up to send messages on Bluesky?
We need official announcements here too.
www.toronto.ca/home/social-...
@bonnieforontario.bsky.social @marymargaretbey.bsky.social
I see that @stephaniebowman.bsky.social and @andreahaz.bsky.social at least exist here... but where is Adil Shamji? I'd love to have him on my starter list.
What would it take for Toronto Liberal caucus to be more active on Bluesky?
I see that @stephaniebowman.bsky.social and @andreahaz.bsky.social at least exist here... but where is Adil Shamji? I'd love to have him on my starter list.
What would it take for Toronto Liberal caucus to be more active on Bluesky?
December 16, 2024 at 5:57 PM
@bonnieforontario.bsky.social @marymargaretbey.bsky.social
I see that @stephaniebowman.bsky.social and @andreahaz.bsky.social at least exist here... but where is Adil Shamji? I'd love to have him on my starter list.
What would it take for Toronto Liberal caucus to be more active on Bluesky?
I see that @stephaniebowman.bsky.social and @andreahaz.bsky.social at least exist here... but where is Adil Shamji? I'd love to have him on my starter list.
What would it take for Toronto Liberal caucus to be more active on Bluesky?
@maritstilesndp.bsky.social @chrisgloverndp.bsky.social @kristynwongtam.bsky.social
Your Toronto caucus colleagues, Tom Rakocevic and Jessica Bell, are prolific posters on Twitter. Why aren't they here?
I'd love to add them to my list of elected Toronto officials.
Your Toronto caucus colleagues, Tom Rakocevic and Jessica Bell, are prolific posters on Twitter. Why aren't they here?
I'd love to add them to my list of elected Toronto officials.
December 16, 2024 at 5:51 PM
@maritstilesndp.bsky.social @chrisgloverndp.bsky.social @kristynwongtam.bsky.social
Your Toronto caucus colleagues, Tom Rakocevic and Jessica Bell, are prolific posters on Twitter. Why aren't they here?
I'd love to add them to my list of elected Toronto officials.
Your Toronto caucus colleagues, Tom Rakocevic and Jessica Bell, are prolific posters on Twitter. Why aren't they here?
I'd love to add them to my list of elected Toronto officials.
Are you following Toronto's official accounts on Bluesky? This starter pack can help you!
Welcome to Bluesky: MPP Stephanie Bowman & M.M. McMahon! And Get Involved TO!
Welcome to Bluesky: MPP Stephanie Bowman & M.M. McMahon! And Get Involved TO!
December 16, 2024 at 5:46 PM
Are you following Toronto's official accounts on Bluesky? This starter pack can help you!
Welcome to Bluesky: MPP Stephanie Bowman & M.M. McMahon! And Get Involved TO!
Welcome to Bluesky: MPP Stephanie Bowman & M.M. McMahon! And Get Involved TO!
Follow official City of Toronto accounts, and our elected politicians, with this starter list
Welcome to Bluesky Councillors Pasternak, Malik, Colle, Cheng and McKelvie.
go.bsky.app/GQreNfW
Welcome to Bluesky Councillors Pasternak, Malik, Colle, Cheng and McKelvie.
go.bsky.app/GQreNfW
December 16, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Follow official City of Toronto accounts, and our elected politicians, with this starter list
Welcome to Bluesky Councillors Pasternak, Malik, Colle, Cheng and McKelvie.
go.bsky.app/GQreNfW
Welcome to Bluesky Councillors Pasternak, Malik, Colle, Cheng and McKelvie.
go.bsky.app/GQreNfW
#ttrpg #pugmire
Bigsy Newfoundlander was my favourite character from the campaign for my daughter and friends last year. A friendly giant, he was a Stevedor who went adventuring when his father died in kennel cough outbreak. His weapon was a naginata.
Portrait by @aphoticmoth.bsky.social
Bigsy Newfoundlander was my favourite character from the campaign for my daughter and friends last year. A friendly giant, he was a Stevedor who went adventuring when his father died in kennel cough outbreak. His weapon was a naginata.
Portrait by @aphoticmoth.bsky.social
December 15, 2024 at 3:36 PM
#ttrpg #pugmire
Bigsy Newfoundlander was my favourite character from the campaign for my daughter and friends last year. A friendly giant, he was a Stevedor who went adventuring when his father died in kennel cough outbreak. His weapon was a naginata.
Portrait by @aphoticmoth.bsky.social
Bigsy Newfoundlander was my favourite character from the campaign for my daughter and friends last year. A friendly giant, he was a Stevedor who went adventuring when his father died in kennel cough outbreak. His weapon was a naginata.
Portrait by @aphoticmoth.bsky.social
This is another character from the #pugmire campaign I ran in 2023-2024 for my daughter and her friends.
This is Biff Staffordshire, a pitbull from a military family, who had decided to become a wizard after finding a magic staff.
Custom Art by @aphoticmoth.bsky.social
This is Biff Staffordshire, a pitbull from a military family, who had decided to become a wizard after finding a magic staff.
Custom Art by @aphoticmoth.bsky.social
December 14, 2024 at 8:56 PM
This is another character from the #pugmire campaign I ran in 2023-2024 for my daughter and her friends.
This is Biff Staffordshire, a pitbull from a military family, who had decided to become a wizard after finding a magic staff.
Custom Art by @aphoticmoth.bsky.social
This is Biff Staffordshire, a pitbull from a military family, who had decided to become a wizard after finding a magic staff.
Custom Art by @aphoticmoth.bsky.social
Random thought: is expecting employers to provide health insurance for their employees a legacy of feudalism? You are sworn to the land-owning noble, who in exchange for your fealty, ensures the essentials of life for you?
December 14, 2024 at 7:35 PM
Random thought: is expecting employers to provide health insurance for their employees a legacy of feudalism? You are sworn to the land-owning noble, who in exchange for your fealty, ensures the essentials of life for you?
Suggestion for my American Democratic Party affiliated friends. Have a "policy convention" in late summer of 2026. Get all your candidates together, and spend a week publicly explaining what your legislative priorities will be if elected.
Show the American people that the legislature can be good.
Show the American people that the legislature can be good.
December 12, 2024 at 8:27 PM
Suggestion for my American Democratic Party affiliated friends. Have a "policy convention" in late summer of 2026. Get all your candidates together, and spend a week publicly explaining what your legislative priorities will be if elected.
Show the American people that the legislature can be good.
Show the American people that the legislature can be good.
Why it's okay to block me: online-space should be safe space.
If dealing with me makes being here unpleasant for you: (1) I'm sorry, not my intent; (2) there's several million other people here I can chat with instead.
You should feel safe and happy here.
If dealing with me makes being here unpleasant for you: (1) I'm sorry, not my intent; (2) there's several million other people here I can chat with instead.
You should feel safe and happy here.
December 12, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Why it's okay to block me: online-space should be safe space.
If dealing with me makes being here unpleasant for you: (1) I'm sorry, not my intent; (2) there's several million other people here I can chat with instead.
You should feel safe and happy here.
If dealing with me makes being here unpleasant for you: (1) I'm sorry, not my intent; (2) there's several million other people here I can chat with instead.
You should feel safe and happy here.
@juliedabrusin.bsky.social Would a liberal federal government step in, as its permitted to do in the constitution, and stop this legislation from being passed a second time "notwithstanding" our charter rights?
A quick reminder/preview of how Charter challenges against the province with respect to cities go.
There's no "right" to bike lanes - we need to elect people who care about them if that's what we want.
#onpoli #topoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
There's no "right" to bike lanes - we need to elect people who care about them if that's what we want.
#onpoli #topoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Supreme Court rules Ford government had right to cut number of Toronto wards during 2018 election | CBC News
Ontario Premier Doug Ford's Progressive Conservative government was operating within its legal powers when it cut the number of wards in Toronto in the middle of the 2018 municipal election, the Supre...
www.cbc.ca
December 11, 2024 at 3:10 PM
@juliedabrusin.bsky.social Would a liberal federal government step in, as its permitted to do in the constitution, and stop this legislation from being passed a second time "notwithstanding" our charter rights?
Idea for taking down Doug Ford: Recruit Kirsty Duncan (Fed. Minister, MP for his riding) to run against him directly in the provincial election.
Possible downside, it will clearly tie the Fed and Prov liberals together clearly... but that's already being done: Live with it.
Doug is worse.
Possible downside, it will clearly tie the Fed and Prov liberals together clearly... but that's already being done: Live with it.
Doug is worse.
December 11, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Idea for taking down Doug Ford: Recruit Kirsty Duncan (Fed. Minister, MP for his riding) to run against him directly in the provincial election.
Possible downside, it will clearly tie the Fed and Prov liberals together clearly... but that's already being done: Live with it.
Doug is worse.
Possible downside, it will clearly tie the Fed and Prov liberals together clearly... but that's already being done: Live with it.
Doug is worse.