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Mary L

@prairiesunset.bsky.social

I teach. I am interested in structured literacy. I enjoy science, learning and outdoor ed. πŸ–– live long and prosper.

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Gift link. www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

25.01.2026 14:10 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜There is the right surgeon for you’: Ottawa teacher opens up about living with pain from endometriosis An Ottawa Grade 1 teacher is sharing her story in hopes of supporting her surgeon’s push to make the capital a centre of excellence for patients living with endometriosis.

β€œThere’s absolutely no investment in endometriosis clinical care as a priority anywhere right now…”

We need to prioritize women’s health.

www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...

22.12.2025 23:12 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
Birds are flying toward a castle with several red-roofed towers built at the top of an enormous oak tree. The sky is blue and there are wispy clouds. The tree is full of orange leaves and there are red and yellow trees in the distance. The image is bordered by a red, yellow, and blue, uh... border, with little stars and patterns.

Birds are flying toward a castle with several red-roofed towers built at the top of an enormous oak tree. The sky is blue and there are wispy clouds. The tree is full of orange leaves and there are red and yellow trees in the distance. The image is bordered by a red, yellow, and blue, uh... border, with little stars and patterns.

On the Queen's seventh birthday, brids from across the warbler realm were flocking to Oakcliffe Castle to take part in the festivities. (The first letter is illustrated in its own cute little box, technically termed an historiated initial, like in medieval manuscripts)

On the Queen's seventh birthday, brids from across the warbler realm were flocking to Oakcliffe Castle to take part in the festivities. (The first letter is illustrated in its own cute little box, technically termed an historiated initial, like in medieval manuscripts)

Kneesvember 2025 Day 1

07.11.2025 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 804    πŸ” 124    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 18

I laughed when they said this. Seems somewhat obvious πŸ˜‚

23.07.2025 03:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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a close up of a person 's mouth with the word chomp in white letters Alt: a close up of a shark 's mouth with the word chomp in white letters. The shark is a cartoon from Finding Nemo and it is chomping

This morning on CBC The Current - best advice to avoid being eaten by sharks from
2 shark scientists.

DON'T SWIM WITH SEALS!

23.07.2025 02:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Dear American Friends:

Stay peaceful today.

Stand up for what’s right.

Use your voices, not your fists.

Stay safe.

Love,

Your Canadian Neighbours

❀️ πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

14.06.2025 11:13 β€” πŸ‘ 58    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The cruelty in today's politics feels horribly corrosive. Bringing up that hard-working immigrant families β€”Β undocumented, yes, but not violent criminals β€”Β are being ripped apart based on immigration status doesn't bring compassion or even pause, but gleeful cheers.

12.06.2025 07:25 β€” πŸ‘ 19486    πŸ” 2775    πŸ’¬ 430    πŸ“Œ 131

Ya know as exhausting as June is as a teacher it sure is rewarding sitting back and seeing all the growth from a year of hard work. πŸ₯³

07.06.2025 01:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
https://owlsintowels.org/

https://owlsintowels.org/

Omg, 😍.

β€œThis is a site for pictures of owls… in towels.”

owlsintowels.org

27.05.2025 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 12248    πŸ” 1933    πŸ’¬ 149    πŸ“Œ 272

You don’t improve things by destroying them, you improve them by improving them. We all want better health, but eliminating lifesaving chronic disease programs delivers the opposite.

05.05.2025 20:49 β€” πŸ‘ 132    πŸ” 38    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gander: The Social Media You Want, Built for Canada Fun, private, and ethical. We're changing the way social media is done around here, all without your data taking an unexpected trip south.

After a long bit of toiling, we're proud to announce the launch of Gander Socialβ€”a project to bring a new kind of social to Canadians.

Canadian owned and hosted, a feed you control, privacy-first, consent-based, respectful by default.

Join the Early Access program: gandersocial.ca

22.04.2025 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 526    πŸ” 300    πŸ’¬ 84    πŸ“Œ 125
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β€œWe, as leaders of Treaty 6 First Nations, condemn Bill 54, which is an insult to the spirit and intent of the Treatios. Our Nations have been on this land since time immemorial.”

- THE FOUR NATIONS OF THE MASKWACIS CREE

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

03.05.2025 06:07 β€” πŸ‘ 537    πŸ” 161    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 11

Woah so cool! Thank you!!

02.05.2025 01:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image shows book cover of book entitled Hats Are Not For Cats by Jacqueline Rayner

Image shows book cover of book entitled Hats Are Not For Cats by Jacqueline Rayner

If you’re looking for a just for fun activity for the May and June doldrums. Read Hats Are Not For Cats! Print a bunch of adorable cant pics and gather craft supplies. And ask your class to pick a cat and make it a hat. 🐈 🎩 Pure joy and lots of giggles. Idea taken from mrsmacskinders on insta.

02.05.2025 00:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Can you explain the process with the mirror and the plate? Looks so interesting! We are about to start our Best part of me project. So looking for more self portrait ideas!

02.05.2025 00:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

While those around Trump cower and appease him, Prime Minister Carney responds like a Canadian: polite, funny, factual while cowering to no one.

Just like all Canadians, eh?

Trump is just another American who thinks because we’re polite that we’re pushovers. Instead, we are always #CanadaStrong

30.04.2025 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 64    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

No.

30.04.2025 22:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Glad to see my area flipped red and @drdougeyolfson.bsky.social is back!! πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

29.04.2025 11:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Canadians will vote tomorrow in the most emotional election since 1988. I have my own preference. But I note: no one doubts that the vote will be free and fair - or that the loser will peacefully accept the voters' decision. That may not sound much. It's more than others have.

27.04.2025 23:42 β€” πŸ‘ 8244    πŸ” 1446    πŸ’¬ 269    πŸ“Œ 87

I love our elections #cdnpoli
The paper ballots. The cardboard ballot boxes. The poll workers who really just want to help make it possible for you to vote. The temp hires at Elections Canada who count things up. The media reminders to go vote before polls close.
It’s all great and too fragile.

29.04.2025 01:15 β€” πŸ‘ 822    πŸ” 143    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 8

Regardless of who wins, I hope that people can start to move past the toxic politics of the last few years. Conservatives have to start realizing that the "F' Everybody" signs and attitudes don't build credibility. #cdnpoli

29.04.2025 02:23 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Getting a Sonny circle of doom on the CBC live results tab 😭

29.04.2025 02:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a kermit the frog is sitting on a couch with his legs crossed Alt: a kermit the frog is sitting on a couch with his legs crossed

Waiting for poll results to come in. Remembering how big this country is. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

29.04.2025 00:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Keep calm and Carney on.

Keep calm and Carney on.

It’s our election day.

It’s our day to show the world Canada’s decency, compassion and strength.

It’s our day to show our children that Canada is owned only by them.

That’s the Canada our parents gave us. Today is our day to pay it forward.

#Vote
#ViveLeCanada
#LongLiveCanada

28.04.2025 09:01 β€” πŸ‘ 319    πŸ” 118    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 6

If you’re in line when the polls close, stay in line. You can still cast your ballot. Your vote matters.

28.04.2025 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 23376    πŸ” 3924    πŸ’¬ 595    πŸ“Œ 184
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a man in a striped sweater is making a surprised face with his hands on his face . Alt: a man in a striped sweater is making a surprised face with his hands on his face .

Slightly anxious 😬

28.04.2025 23:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Mark Carney gives a thumbs up after casting his ballot in the federal election at a polling station.

Mark Carney gives a thumbs up after casting his ballot in the federal election at a polling station.

I just voted.

Make sure you do, too. #CanadaStrong

28.04.2025 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 18853    πŸ” 1910    πŸ’¬ 623    πŸ“Œ 134

It’s Election Day, Canada.

Go vote Canada Strong.

28.04.2025 11:23 β€” πŸ‘ 22484    πŸ” 3980    πŸ’¬ 919    πŸ“Œ 310
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On my last night as MP, I thank Jack Layton for inspiring me to run for public office.
Jack made me believe it was possible to do politics with integrity. He loved our country and he loved people.
He said politics was about getting your hands dirty and taking chances to make life better for people

27.04.2025 23:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3482    πŸ” 428    πŸ’¬ 262    πŸ“Œ 58