Just Ms.Rawr

An upside down tuxedo cat with a case of the zoomies, stopping for an open-mouthed wrestle before running off again.

A zoomied tuxedo for #Caturday.

SoOoOoOo...it stopped raining long enough for Halloween fireworks in #Nanaimo, and, it turns out that I'm a total humbug about amateur fireworks. Maybe if I didn't have a freaked out dog, it might be different. Maybe not. 🫤

OH FUCK GEDDY LEE IS WEARING AN EFFIN BIRDS SHIRT AT THE WORLD SERIES

@zohrankmamdani is a deeply thoughtful human being and we think he would make the best NYC mayor imaginable. We feel this as New Yorkers, as Jews and as human beings who are desperate for kindness, compassion and empathy to be represented in our politics.

GET OUT THE VOTE here bit.ly/4nxYXFp

Populism, freedom, and democracy in Alberta (and beyond) Lessons from my grade fiver's homework assignment

Tonight's moves by the UCP are part of a trend: shifting Alberta away from liberal democracy toward illiberalism.

"Populists like Smith often invoke freedom, but their concept of it is tied to loyalty to the dominant group rather than universal liberties.+

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Where's the premier while MLAs rush through an all-night debate on stripping Albertans of their Charter rights?

An airport lounge, waiting for a flight to Saudi Arabia. She didn't even bother to show up for the vote.

I remember when conservatives turfed premiers for this level of hubris.

Am I a bad Canadian tonight if I want to go to bed?

In case it hasn't hit any Albertan yet, this is class warfare.

I have a hate-love-hate relationship with the ex-birb app right now, but it still has a purpose as long as folks aren't on Bluesky. 🫤

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I had one of those really good, deeply asleep couch naps this afternoon, and now I'm wondering what time my brain is going to turn off for actual sleep. 😭

a blue cartoon character is crying with tears falling out of his eyes Alt: Sadness from Inside Out is crying with tears pouring out of her eyes.

Guys, I am not teaching Social Studies this semester, and it's KILLING me.

Break time?

two men are shaking hands in front of a car in a movie . Alt: Scene from the Karate Kid. “Wax on. Wax off.”

Amazon. Amazoff.

Oh no! Someone think of the poor children without Clash or Snap today!

YouTube video by Open Reel Ensemble Tape Bowing Ensemble - Open Reel Ensemble

This goes from cool concept to stunning execution real quick.

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Our “Queen” vessels are attending “No Kings” protests. Expect delays.

The Obama Hope poster, but it's a frog and it says "Hop"

I saw a tragically AI-generated version of this poster, so I have recreated a 100% human-made version for all your protest sign needs.

I don't know who needs to hear this, because it's starting to show up in schools, but do not buy your teenagers the "Meta" Ray Bans. Just don't. Sincerely, a tired teacher.

Donate to Please help Cheryl in her recovery, organized by Rick Dolliver Hi everyone, I’m Rick Cheryls husband. I am writing this because of my wife who I … Rick Dolliver needs your support for Please help Cheryl in her recovery

Crohns is no joke.
Let’s help the Dollivers as Cheryl recovers from this very serious complication, putting their lives on hold, while attempting to maintain as much of a sense of normalcy as possible for their 2 kids.

gofund.me/f64d49504 #Crohns #Nanaimo #VanIsle

YouTube video by Netflix A Message From Dr. Jane Goodall | Famous Last Words | Netflix

We are so privileged to have her words and her hope. We've lost one of the best of us.

Set of keys on a lanyard featuring an orange shirt pin and red "I heart public education" button.

In solidarity with my AB teacher friends and colleagues today.

Jingle dress dancer Dara Wawatie and drummer Nimkeehns Wemigwans attended a memorial for residential school children on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Ottawa.

The ceremony took place at the Beechwood National Cemetery, where Dr. Peter Bryce is buried.

The Truth of Reconciliation | The Walrus The TRC report, released in 2015, laid out ninety-four clear Calls to Action. Ten years later, Indigenous writers reflect on what has and hasn’t been achieved

Worth reading today: thewalrus.ca/truth-and-re...

RESOURCES — The Orange Path

There are some good resources for youth at The Orange Path, as well: www.orangepath.ca/resources

7 Indigenous-themed podcasts to enlighten you | CBC News National Indigenous History Month is a time for learning about, appreciating and acknowledging the contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. Here are seven podcasts you can hear on the C...

CBC has some great podcasts. I've used Twisted Histories, Secret Life of Canada and This Place with my 8th graders: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Canada’s fertility rate has reached a new low Canada's total fertility rate fell again last year, reaching a record low of 1.25 children per woman, following years of decline.

Gee, I wonder what could help to improve fertility rates? Maybe improved parental leave benefits, UBI, accessible national childcare, gender wage parity, affordable housing, remote work policies...yet it remains such a mystery. 🤷🏼‍♀️ #cdnpoli www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...

Between a coughing kid and a purging husband, no one is going to get much sleep in this house tonight. 😭

Right? Like August would be great.

I didn't even have the chance to get my flu shot this year...just got knocked out this week because people don't stay home sick from school or work. Kids started dropping like flies as soon as school started. It's like we've learned nothing. 🫤