Terri M Roberts/Pink Dumbbell Problem
@tmrobertshfx.bsky.social
Creator of The Pink Dumbbell Problem. Fitness, Feminism, & Philosophy! Educator, Agnotologist, Kninja of Knitting🧶.
Knee-deep in the hoopla.
You thought I'd be taller.
She/her. Halifax Canada.
https://www.youtube.com/c/TerriMRoberts
Knee-deep in the hoopla.
You thought I'd be taller.
She/her. Halifax Canada.
https://www.youtube.com/c/TerriMRoberts
I've had this yarn 🧶 in my stash for, like, 5 or 6 years. Just couldn't decide what to make with it.
Some yarn be like that.
Some yarn be like that.
August 14, 2025 at 1:45 AM
I've had this yarn 🧶 in my stash for, like, 5 or 6 years. Just couldn't decide what to make with it.
Some yarn be like that.
Some yarn be like that.
Well, fuck.
There goes a decade+ of progress in de-toxifying and de-mythologizing access to fitness.
Not that I'm surprised he's brought back basically the worst 'fitness' program ever... I mean, it's totally on brand, innit!
There goes a decade+ of progress in de-toxifying and de-mythologizing access to fitness.
Not that I'm surprised he's brought back basically the worst 'fitness' program ever... I mean, it's totally on brand, innit!
August 1, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Well, fuck.
There goes a decade+ of progress in de-toxifying and de-mythologizing access to fitness.
Not that I'm surprised he's brought back basically the worst 'fitness' program ever... I mean, it's totally on brand, innit!
There goes a decade+ of progress in de-toxifying and de-mythologizing access to fitness.
Not that I'm surprised he's brought back basically the worst 'fitness' program ever... I mean, it's totally on brand, innit!
Folks raised in Nova Scotia, if you're a GenXer or Millennial, you might be short a vaccine.
I know for certain I didn't get a 2nd dose. Just booked mine at my GP's office, and they said they don't have a huge supply r.n. so book soon if you might be needing one.
I know for certain I didn't get a 2nd dose. Just booked mine at my GP's office, and they said they don't have a huge supply r.n. so book soon if you might be needing one.
May 8, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Folks raised in Nova Scotia, if you're a GenXer or Millennial, you might be short a vaccine.
I know for certain I didn't get a 2nd dose. Just booked mine at my GP's office, and they said they don't have a huge supply r.n. so book soon if you might be needing one.
I know for certain I didn't get a 2nd dose. Just booked mine at my GP's office, and they said they don't have a huge supply r.n. so book soon if you might be needing one.
Good time at Limelight Dance Comp today. Not too shabby for being the oldest dancer in the competition and competing in a category I haven't done in literally 30 years, eh!
April 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Good time at Limelight Dance Comp today. Not too shabby for being the oldest dancer in the competition and competing in a category I haven't done in literally 30 years, eh!
Post a movie from the year you turned 18.
April 10, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Post a movie from the year you turned 18.
I'm a bit late updating 😆. This happened on Sunday! Got top marks in our category. Not bad considering I was the oldest dancer in the whole comp, lol.
I'm only doing 1 number with my troupe this year - a musical theatre number to "Great Adventure" from Kimberly Akimbo.
2 more competitions to go!!
I'm only doing 1 number with my troupe this year - a musical theatre number to "Great Adventure" from Kimberly Akimbo.
2 more competitions to go!!
April 9, 2025 at 1:19 AM
I'm a bit late updating 😆. This happened on Sunday! Got top marks in our category. Not bad considering I was the oldest dancer in the whole comp, lol.
I'm only doing 1 number with my troupe this year - a musical theatre number to "Great Adventure" from Kimberly Akimbo.
2 more competitions to go!!
I'm only doing 1 number with my troupe this year - a musical theatre number to "Great Adventure" from Kimberly Akimbo.
2 more competitions to go!!
Hey folks, the annual MADD Halifax Dress Drive fundraiser is back!
We're selling gently used gowns & cocktail frocks, proceeds going to support local victims of impaired driving. Dresses are $30 (cash only).
Volunteers running the shop are LGBT+ inclusive, btw 🏳️🌈
micmacmall.com/events/mic-m...
We're selling gently used gowns & cocktail frocks, proceeds going to support local victims of impaired driving. Dresses are $30 (cash only).
Volunteers running the shop are LGBT+ inclusive, btw 🏳️🌈
micmacmall.com/events/mic-m...
February 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Hey folks, the annual MADD Halifax Dress Drive fundraiser is back!
We're selling gently used gowns & cocktail frocks, proceeds going to support local victims of impaired driving. Dresses are $30 (cash only).
Volunteers running the shop are LGBT+ inclusive, btw 🏳️🌈
micmacmall.com/events/mic-m...
We're selling gently used gowns & cocktail frocks, proceeds going to support local victims of impaired driving. Dresses are $30 (cash only).
Volunteers running the shop are LGBT+ inclusive, btw 🏳️🌈
micmacmall.com/events/mic-m...
Not bad for an evening of puttering around in the kitchen, eh. Cookie is cinnamon, vanilla, & rosewater, with a vanilla drizzle icing and some dried rose petals sprinkles.
These are a test-run for a potluck next week. Really pleased with the recipe!
These are a test-run for a potluck next week. Really pleased with the recipe!
December 9, 2024 at 1:26 AM
Not bad for an evening of puttering around in the kitchen, eh. Cookie is cinnamon, vanilla, & rosewater, with a vanilla drizzle icing and some dried rose petals sprinkles.
These are a test-run for a potluck next week. Really pleased with the recipe!
These are a test-run for a potluck next week. Really pleased with the recipe!
Getting the baking supplies out, which reminds me it's time for this reminder.
December 8, 2024 at 6:32 PM
Getting the baking supplies out, which reminds me it's time for this reminder.
Yep.
I had a bi-salp-oophorectomy in July & had to verbally agree & sign a form. Then they pregnancy tested me 'just in case'.
FWIW I am now quite well acquainted with the IWK's complaint process, and they've been put on blast about the existence of childfree ppl.
Dumbasses.
I had a bi-salp-oophorectomy in July & had to verbally agree & sign a form. Then they pregnancy tested me 'just in case'.
FWIW I am now quite well acquainted with the IWK's complaint process, and they've been put on blast about the existence of childfree ppl.
Dumbasses.
December 7, 2024 at 8:13 PM
Yep.
I had a bi-salp-oophorectomy in July & had to verbally agree & sign a form. Then they pregnancy tested me 'just in case'.
FWIW I am now quite well acquainted with the IWK's complaint process, and they've been put on blast about the existence of childfree ppl.
Dumbasses.
I had a bi-salp-oophorectomy in July & had to verbally agree & sign a form. Then they pregnancy tested me 'just in case'.
FWIW I am now quite well acquainted with the IWK's complaint process, and they've been put on blast about the existence of childfree ppl.
Dumbasses.
Their over-use of the term is a good indication of how lacking they are in diverse perspectives & experiences as a group.
Also, this is my standard reaction to anyone claiming "common sense", i.e. there's no such thing.
Also, this is my standard reaction to anyone claiming "common sense", i.e. there's no such thing.
November 24, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Their over-use of the term is a good indication of how lacking they are in diverse perspectives & experiences as a group.
Also, this is my standard reaction to anyone claiming "common sense", i.e. there's no such thing.
Also, this is my standard reaction to anyone claiming "common sense", i.e. there's no such thing.
Excellent example of #agnotology! Ignorance is deliberately manufactured and shared, and is rooted in oppression more often than not!
November 9, 2024 at 3:24 AM
Excellent example of #agnotology! Ignorance is deliberately manufactured and shared, and is rooted in oppression more often than not!
Once again, as bell hooks wisely said, "Pop culture IS pedagogy."
And as I like to add - a good source of agnotology too!
And as I like to add - a good source of agnotology too!
November 7, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Once again, as bell hooks wisely said, "Pop culture IS pedagogy."
And as I like to add - a good source of agnotology too!
And as I like to add - a good source of agnotology too!
Thrifted this yesterday. Just right for the lace scarf pattern I've had my eye on!!
November 3, 2024 at 4:48 PM
Thrifted this yesterday. Just right for the lace scarf pattern I've had my eye on!!
Hell yeah!!!!
Good job, New Brunswick!
Good job, New Brunswick!
October 22, 2024 at 12:43 AM
Hell yeah!!!!
Good job, New Brunswick!
Good job, New Brunswick!
Ok, but is it made from the Tears of Robert Smith?
September 7, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Ok, but is it made from the Tears of Robert Smith?
Do NOT buy this at a second-hand store!
PS: You're welcome for the ear-worm :)
PS: You're welcome for the ear-worm :)
September 7, 2024 at 5:10 PM
Do NOT buy this at a second-hand store!
PS: You're welcome for the ear-worm :)
PS: You're welcome for the ear-worm :)
Just spent the best part of 5 minutes looking for my favourite pen so I could write some stuff in my note book.
* sigh * found it.
Clearly I am under-caffeinated and therefore require adult supervision.
🤦♀️
* sigh * found it.
Clearly I am under-caffeinated and therefore require adult supervision.
🤦♀️
July 27, 2024 at 6:52 PM
Just spent the best part of 5 minutes looking for my favourite pen so I could write some stuff in my note book.
* sigh * found it.
Clearly I am under-caffeinated and therefore require adult supervision.
🤦♀️
* sigh * found it.
Clearly I am under-caffeinated and therefore require adult supervision.
🤦♀️
Here's one with better light. The shirt goes so well with this scarf I made last year!!
May 4, 2024 at 1:29 PM
Here's one with better light. The shirt goes so well with this scarf I made last year!!
Heading out to a fun day of yarn festival & coffee with friends.
Giving my new shirt designed by @samanthaduke.bsky.social it's inaugural wearing!!
Go to her page to get one of these for yourself!!
Giving my new shirt designed by @samanthaduke.bsky.social it's inaugural wearing!!
Go to her page to get one of these for yourself!!
May 4, 2024 at 1:19 PM
Heading out to a fun day of yarn festival & coffee with friends.
Giving my new shirt designed by @samanthaduke.bsky.social it's inaugural wearing!!
Go to her page to get one of these for yourself!!
Giving my new shirt designed by @samanthaduke.bsky.social it's inaugural wearing!!
Go to her page to get one of these for yourself!!
I've been so busy I've barely had time to post on here lately, & this is part of why. I got back into competitive dance several months ago, and competed this weekend in tap, jazz, & contemporary. Not bad considering the last time I did a competition was 1995, eh!
April 14, 2024 at 8:45 PM
I've been so busy I've barely had time to post on here lately, & this is part of why. I got back into competitive dance several months ago, and competed this weekend in tap, jazz, & contemporary. Not bad considering the last time I did a competition was 1995, eh!
Good!
Fitness spaces can be prone to not defending marginalized ppl, even when their policies warrant it.
Glad to see they upheld a common gym rule despite the pressure to ignore it in favour of harming a trans person.
I wish more gyms would do this!
Fitness spaces can be prone to not defending marginalized ppl, even when their policies warrant it.
Glad to see they upheld a common gym rule despite the pressure to ignore it in favour of harming a trans person.
I wish more gyms would do this!
March 23, 2024 at 2:15 PM
Good!
Fitness spaces can be prone to not defending marginalized ppl, even when their policies warrant it.
Glad to see they upheld a common gym rule despite the pressure to ignore it in favour of harming a trans person.
I wish more gyms would do this!
Fitness spaces can be prone to not defending marginalized ppl, even when their policies warrant it.
Glad to see they upheld a common gym rule despite the pressure to ignore it in favour of harming a trans person.
I wish more gyms would do this!
Scratch that. Sorry shoppers, but the weather is shutting us down today.
We will be there tomorrow as scheduled!
We will be there tomorrow as scheduled!
February 24, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Scratch that. Sorry shoppers, but the weather is shutting us down today.
We will be there tomorrow as scheduled!
We will be there tomorrow as scheduled!
February 16, 2024 at 5:22 AM
Found this lil' number over on the dying bird app, courtesy of @badmedicaltakes.bsky.social.
If ever you wonder why I research & write about gendered fitness myths, or wonder if the wacky stories I tell of the barmy things people say about gender & fitness are real, ahem...
If ever you wonder why I research & write about gendered fitness myths, or wonder if the wacky stories I tell of the barmy things people say about gender & fitness are real, ahem...
February 15, 2024 at 12:30 AM
Found this lil' number over on the dying bird app, courtesy of @badmedicaltakes.bsky.social.
If ever you wonder why I research & write about gendered fitness myths, or wonder if the wacky stories I tell of the barmy things people say about gender & fitness are real, ahem...
If ever you wonder why I research & write about gendered fitness myths, or wonder if the wacky stories I tell of the barmy things people say about gender & fitness are real, ahem...