Tariffs are taxes on farmers and on people who have grocery budgets that matter. That is, nobody rich, none of the 1%. Tariffs hurt the workers, the underemployed, people on benefits, people with small businesses.

The CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey has monitored the wellbeing of America’s high school students since 1991.

Since 2015, it’s been a vital source of data on LGBQ youth. In 2023, it provided the first ever nationally representative sample of transgender teens.

As of this morning, it’s gone.

Thank you!

🚨REMINDER: SAR in BC is FREE OF CHARGE!

If someone is overdue or missing, call 911 right away, every minute matters.

BC's 3,400+ volunteer members respond to 1,800+ calls annually, prioritizing your safety. Don’t let cost fears delay help!

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Of course!

On Nov 20 I was honoured to speak at the BC AdventureSmart 20th anniversary - excellence in outdoor education and SAR prevention. Congratulations to Sandra, everyone in BC AdventurerSmart and BCSARA for this milestone!

Here you go 😉

Deal!

Thank you!

Last but not least - all things wood.

And my ridiculously early morning posts would not be complete without some search and rescue memories.

Now it’s time for shameless hiking eye candy.

But the third post on Bluesky will be different. Witty, intelligent, slightly controversial but still well within the bounds of inclusivity and without a hint of conservatism or conspiracy. Time on the water

My second post on Bluesky will strictly be about….mmmm….my dog.

My first post can be about anything right?! Well then I choose dogs particularly mine because she is adorable that’s why