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Erin Pepler

@erinpepler.bsky.social

Freelance writer, book nerd, interested and sometimes interesting. Toronto gone suburbs. Author of Send Me Into The Woods Alone: Essays on Motherhood.

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Things that would fix me:

- a long train ride + books
- a loud concert (in good seats)
- homemade soup + a soft blanket
- several hours in a public library
- an inheritance but no one dies
- spring weather
- a nice swim in a lake (not cold)
- all the billionaires are shot into the sun
- iced coffee

18.02.2026 02:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Too bad because I'd finally decided I'll get on stage next time, but only if it's Bawitdaba

18.02.2026 02:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I would shoot the computer with a handgun five to eight times

17.02.2026 20:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2314    πŸ” 383    πŸ’¬ 26    πŸ“Œ 4

I JUST REALIZED THAT RFK QUOTE IS REAL. My god. I know these people are bad but when I saw "I used to snort cocaine off a toilet seat" I assumed it was a) parody and b) secretly true. But saying it aloud? In public?? AR WORK??? Bananas. #germs #murica #howisthisreallife

18.02.2026 02:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking at all of the AI slop creeping into my feeds/life, I genuinely can't believe this is a thing people use by choice and are excited about. Feeling particularly discouraged today. Are we doomed? #fuckAI #bringbackcriticalthinking #please #boycottChatGPT

10.02.2026 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Liberal MPP urges province to reopen Ontario Science Centre as roof withstands record snow | CBC News A Liberal MPP is calling on the Doug Ford government to reopen the Ontario Science Centre at its current location given that its roof appears to be in no danger of collapsing following record amounts ...

The roof was never an issue beyond a useful pretext for Ford to help his developer pals
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

29.01.2026 01:44 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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For Sharing: PROTECT THE ROLE OF SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES IN ONTARIO PROTECT THE ROLE OF SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES IN ONTARIO Ontario’s education minister, Paul Calandra, is inclined to eliminate the role of school board trustee, asserting that he could get rid of this el...

Ontario parents: please read and share and ACT! #halton #toronto #onted #hamont #burlon #education #trusteesmatter #ontarioeducators #oakville #milton #peel

docs.google.com/document/d/1...

29.01.2026 03:55 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

β€œFIVE YEAR OLD CLIENT STUCK IN AN IMMIGRATION PRISON”

27.01.2026 03:56 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Every single day I read the news, turn to my husband and yell, "How is this real life?!?" before taking a breath and trying to do my job effectively so we can continue to pay our mortgage even though the entire world is on a crash course with hell πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ

22.01.2026 00:57 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Greenland calls me Papa

22.01.2026 00:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Iceland calls me Daddy, too #endtimes

22.01.2026 00:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Former United Church moderator who β€˜walked the talk’ dies at 96 | Broadview Magazine Very Rev. Bruce McLeod's life was animated by the pursuit of justice

In memory of a dear family friend, Very Reverend Dr. N. Bruce McLeod. β™₯️ broadview.org/bruce-mcleod...

16.01.2026 18:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They still blow my mind, honestly. Remember Gushers? I hated them but they remain embedded in my psyche.

My kid considers himself an instant noodle connaisseur but doesn't know a damn thing about frozen breakfast or '90s snack foods. For shame!

22.12.2025 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

22.12.2025 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We have a waffle maker at home so I've never bought Eggos, but like, I assumed he knew they were real? I've never bought Pop Tarts but he knew what those were (maybe because kids bring them to school). What else doesn't he know??? Do I have to explain Dunkaroos?!

22.12.2025 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

My 13yo son, a child who rarely enters a grocery store, came with me to run an errand today. In the freezer aisle he gasped and went, "wait, Eggo waffles are REAL? I thought they were made up for Stranger Things!"

So anyway they know a lot of stuff but also they don't know some really basic stuff.

22.12.2025 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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How much are Canadian families (really) spending on extracurricular activitiesβ€”and can they afford it? - MoneySense Canadian parents spend an average of $1,160 a year on extracurriculars. See how real families compare and get expert tips to keep activities affordable.

How much does it cost to have kids in extracurriculars? A lotβ€”but there are ways to avoid breaking the bank. Here's my latest for MoneySense. www.moneysense.ca/spend/how-mu... #parenting #personalfinance #canada

26.11.2025 22:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Pro: my kids do their own laundry
Con: this

19.11.2025 20:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Overheard my kids laughing hysterically in the living room. Smiled to myself, then realized the 'funny thing' was my son accidentally running a crayon through the dryer for the second time. ("That's sooooo bad," my daughter squealed as they examined a clump of melted wax.) πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ #parenting #motherhood

19.11.2025 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

And fuck Elon Musk, obviously

07.11.2025 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What I've gathered: Starbucks released a small number of holiday cups that look like the plastic bears honey used to come in, and they are somehow very desirable (??) so people are mad about not getting one?? Because really, what else is there to be mad about/channel your energy into??

Kill me now

07.11.2025 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The first two news items I saw today involved the words "bearista cup shortage" and "first trillionaire" so please excuse me while I throw myself into the sun #friday #wtf

07.11.2025 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tucked along Roncesvalles Avenue in Toronto’s west end, Another Story Bookshop is more than just a cozy neighbourhood bookstore β€” it’s a literary hub rooted in social justice, equity, and community. #Toronto #SmallBusinessMonth @anotherstoryto.bsky.social

nowtoronto.com/culture/how-...

27.10.2025 21:23 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
our logo of a bridge with books weighing it down, now with a tugboat sailing across with a banner that says $5 shipping across Canada

our logo of a bridge with books weighing it down, now with a tugboat sailing across with a banner that says $5 shipping across Canada

we're still shipping all over Canada for only $5 and we now have a tugboat to help us spread the word! how do we do it? that's really none of your business

05.11.2025 19:35 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Baaaaaaaseball #gosports

29.10.2025 03:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My husband doesn't golf. He doesn't watch hockey, football or basketball. He truly only wants to watch the Blue Jays in the World Series and now SportsNet is down while the team that is OWNED BY ROGERS leads the game. This is wild, lol. #BlueJays

29.10.2025 02:40 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Come on SportsNet, none of us have cable anymore!!!!! #letsgobluejays

29.10.2025 02:20 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Does this mean my parents are going to get divorced again?? #1993isback #letsgobluejays

21.10.2025 03:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"Ugh, Carney, BUT NOT IN A CONSERVATIVE WAY."

07.10.2025 21:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I feel like any time I express disappointment in Carney I need to include a mention that I wanted someone farther left, not PP. Anyway. UGH, CARNEY. πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ #canpoli

07.10.2025 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0