Bill Diehl-Jones
@wdiehljon.bsky.social
Retired biomedical researcher. Podcaster (This is Your Body by Dr Bill), runner, cyclist, husband, father
I’ve been losing hope and losing sleep. Rather than dwell on the insanity in the U.S. I am going dark on socials for a week and isolating myself from the news. It’s not that I don’t care; I just need to take care of myself. Please remember to take care of your own good selves. Big hugs from Canada
March 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I’ve been losing hope and losing sleep. Rather than dwell on the insanity in the U.S. I am going dark on socials for a week and isolating myself from the news. It’s not that I don’t care; I just need to take care of myself. Please remember to take care of your own good selves. Big hugs from Canada
My wife is in Philadelphia for a meeting. She has been made to feel so welcome by her Anerican counterparts, who have repeatedly apologized to her for what is happening. We are under attack, but there are still people of good faith in America who are appalled. We need to remember that as Canadians
March 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM
My wife is in Philadelphia for a meeting. She has been made to feel so welcome by her Anerican counterparts, who have repeatedly apologized to her for what is happening. We are under attack, but there are still people of good faith in America who are appalled. We need to remember that as Canadians
I do agree that we need to strengthen our arned forces. So here’s a thought: let’s cancel the 75 billion dollar american F-35 procurement and purchase the Saab Gripen or Eurofighter Typhoon. These are less expensive, very capable aircraft
March 4, 2025 at 2:41 PM
I do agree that we need to strengthen our arned forces. So here’s a thought: let’s cancel the 75 billion dollar american F-35 procurement and purchase the Saab Gripen or Eurofighter Typhoon. These are less expensive, very capable aircraft
What does this say to you? America, does this make you proud? Strong? Just? It says to me that you are no longer the good guys
March 4, 2025 at 3:45 AM
What does this say to you? America, does this make you proud? Strong? Just? It says to me that you are no longer the good guys
I am having trouble imagining the other guy wearing this ‘suit’
March 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I am having trouble imagining the other guy wearing this ‘suit’
When you have a guest in your home, you are compelled to treat them with dignity and respect. Any civilized nation knows this
February 28, 2025 at 11:32 PM
When you have a guest in your home, you are compelled to treat them with dignity and respect. Any civilized nation knows this
I thought this was funny except it’s not really true: in Canada we have a lot of really well-trained physicians from South Africa and we probably SHOULD listen to them …
February 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I thought this was funny except it’s not really true: in Canada we have a lot of really well-trained physicians from South Africa and we probably SHOULD listen to them …
Meanwhile in Canada … when it is -36, this is how we roll
February 13, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Meanwhile in Canada … when it is -36, this is how we roll
Orange Jeebus is now breaking international laws in addition to U.S. laws. Not that’s it’s a surprise or that Donnie cares
February 13, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Orange Jeebus is now breaking international laws in addition to U.S. laws. Not that’s it’s a surprise or that Donnie cares
I think Ed the Sock said it best:
February 2, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I think Ed the Sock said it best:
Bishop Buddy has courage, compassion, integrity and faith. Orange Jeebus demonstrably does not
January 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Bishop Buddy has courage, compassion, integrity and faith. Orange Jeebus demonstrably does not
We got this, Canada
January 20, 2025 at 12:19 PM
We got this, Canada
Oh the irony! The American inauguration tomorrow will be held indoors because the temperature will be in the 20s and yet … Orange Jeebus wants to annex Canada. Here is the temperature where I live (which is Canada):
January 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Oh the irony! The American inauguration tomorrow will be held indoors because the temperature will be in the 20s and yet … Orange Jeebus wants to annex Canada. Here is the temperature where I live (which is Canada):
Meanwhile, in Canada … (it’s why we are tough up here)
January 18, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Meanwhile, in Canada … (it’s why we are tough up here)
Notice any differences?
January 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Notice any differences?
With thanks to Robert Frost: ‘The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep’. Winter in Canada, my home
January 11, 2025 at 1:37 PM
With thanks to Robert Frost: ‘The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep’. Winter in Canada, my home
While the president-elect threatens and belittles us, Canadians are fighting the fires in L.A. Y’all are welcome
January 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM
While the president-elect threatens and belittles us, Canadians are fighting the fires in L.A. Y’all are welcome
And there it is: the president-elect says he is open to using economic force to ‘acquire’ Canada. America, witness the consequences of electing a vulgar, ignorant bully, felon, and sexual assaulter with no moral compass. Canada will NEVER be the 51st state. This BS hurts both countries. Just. Stop.
January 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM
And there it is: the president-elect says he is open to using economic force to ‘acquire’ Canada. America, witness the consequences of electing a vulgar, ignorant bully, felon, and sexual assaulter with no moral compass. Canada will NEVER be the 51st state. This BS hurts both countries. Just. Stop.
Here’s to better times. Illegitimi non carborundum
January 1, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Here’s to better times. Illegitimi non carborundum
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter passed away today at the age of 100. He was above all a humanitarian who ‘walked the walk’. While many Americans did not like him as a president, his post-presidential life was a model of selflessness and service. Would that there were more like him …
December 29, 2024 at 11:02 PM
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter passed away today at the age of 100. He was above all a humanitarian who ‘walked the walk’. While many Americans did not like him as a president, his post-presidential life was a model of selflessness and service. Would that there were more like him …
True North. Strong. Free. Despite the Christmas rage tweets of a certain malignant orange convicted felon and bully, we will NEVER become the ‘51st state’. Pray that he doesn’t ruin our long-standing friendship. Canadians make far better allies than enemies.
December 27, 2024 at 5:42 PM
True North. Strong. Free. Despite the Christmas rage tweets of a certain malignant orange convicted felon and bully, we will NEVER become the ‘51st state’. Pray that he doesn’t ruin our long-standing friendship. Canadians make far better allies than enemies.
On this day, and all others, let’s hope that people’s better angels prevail. Maintaining a positive regard for others, refusing to accept certain world ‘leaders’ baser instincts and demanding better for all elements on planet earth have got to be our imperative.
December 25, 2024 at 5:05 PM
On this day, and all others, let’s hope that people’s better angels prevail. Maintaining a positive regard for others, refusing to accept certain world ‘leaders’ baser instincts and demanding better for all elements on planet earth have got to be our imperative.
Join in the giving: yesterday we rode fat bikes in -20C to deliver clothes and treats to Winnipeg’s homeless. Nothing, I mean nothing, brings home the spirit of Christmas to me as does this. Our club also donated 100K to shelter organizations. I am so very blessed to be part of this!
December 21, 2024 at 7:26 PM
Join in the giving: yesterday we rode fat bikes in -20C to deliver clothes and treats to Winnipeg’s homeless. Nothing, I mean nothing, brings home the spirit of Christmas to me as does this. Our club also donated 100K to shelter organizations. I am so very blessed to be part of this!