Donna Kidwell

June data are in.
The value of monthly US wine exports (Jan 2023–Jun 2025). Year over year, Canada (-96.8%) has all but disappeared as an export market for U.S. wine. China (-36%) and the UK (-6%) are down as well. Overall, US wine exports declined by US$38.8 million (-37%) compared to June 2024.

They are fantastic!

Thanks to the local roofing company for making it happen? ❤️

White peonies with a large bloom in front and many others behind it.

Having lived in the desert for years, I just can't get over how beautiful peonies are! #bloomscrolling

Pink and purple flowers in full bloom with tiny seeds in the petals

Oriental poopies (with seeds?!) in The Annex. #bloomscrolling

So feel this. I was 42 when my Vice Provistial colleague called me a worker bee. Still stings, but the steep hill was worth climbing. On my working now, I love helping folks learn how to be better allies and advocates!

Fascinated and hopeful by approaches that encourage rewilding of the Internet. Let's encourage more of what inspires new generations of technology creatives to build cool things.

Guessing it'll be the first 30 companies that get it wrong, at least! 😄

LeVar Burton just startled his address 😍

This is a Magdelena Bay music video

Opinion | How Will We Know When We Have Lost Our Democracy?

"When organizations work together and commit to a collective defense of democratic principles, they share the costs of defiance. The government cannot attack everyone all at once. When the costs of defiance are shared, they become easier for individuals to bear."

www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/o...

Halle Barry in a fringe leather jacket exiting a red 2002 Ford Thunderbird.

Except in turquoise.

Celebrating the new seasons with a new role! Looking forward to being surrounded by blossoms.

Late in reading this but happy to brainstorm any time about this! ASU celebrates action. 'Culture eats strategy for breakfast' is pervasive - so much so that you will see it on a yellow sticky from Pres Crow himself. It's a wonderful time for our own models here in Canada!

Spotlight falls on towering ambition of the first family Donald Jr, Eric and Ivanka Trump all work in offices high in Trump Tower. Visitors have noted that when they are asked about their father, they sometimes glance upwards as if to Heaven, because his

How much will stuffed lions go for? www.thetimes.com/world/us-wor...

Exciting news! Looking forward to learning from our journalism colleagues and exploring what alternatives will progress identities for universities! Thanks for the great work in this space!

Still so amazed by what the internet makes possible!

This week on campus, followed by buds and blossoms! #defygravity #uoft #universityoftoronto

Melanie Woodin named U of T’s 17th president Melanie Woodin, an internationally recognized neuroscientist who studies the mechanisms underlying learning and memory in the brain, has been named the University of Toronto’s 17th president.

How wonderful to hear that Melanie Woodin will be leading the University of Toronto! I agree, we are an "unstoppable force for good."
www.utoronto.ca/news/univers...

Reminder: if you haven’t yet read “The Mythical Man Month,” buy two copies so you can read it faster.

You had lots of very useful resources - love to see them available thru your nonprofit!

Quite welcome!

Texas A&M was the first I saw move in this direction in 2006 www.chronicle.com/article/texa...

The Croft Chapter House, a Victorian round building that was originally a chemistry lab, in the snow with icicles.

Simcoe Hall with its round domed roof in the snow.

A gate into a snowy courtyard on the campus.

Such a beautiful winter day on campus at the University of Toronto!

Celebrating Data Privacy Day with @profwhw.bsky.social and amazing colleagues from @uoft.bsky.social at 3pm ET. Join us as we discuss "We the Data" and what we can do to protect data as a human right. #dataprivacyday #staysafeonline search.app/4Gy7WbdE2CtR...

From ‘Rink Rats’ to ‘Bunny Hugs’ - University of Toronto Magazine How well do you know Canadian words? Read More

Great timing since I scored poorly on this quiz! magazine.utoronto.ca/research-ide...

The Chaos in Higher Ed Is Only Getting Started Grant reviews have been suspended at the NIH. This could be an omen.

The fact that NIH grant-making has been switched off so haphazardly, for reasons that remain unclear, and despite the scope of troubles it creates, suggests that higher ed will be profoundly vulnerable during the second Trump era, writes @ibogost.bsky.social:

Hey there - let's talk!

Brilliant design! Have only played two player so far and get a deeper appreciation each time I play!

Thanks for verifying thru your .gov!