Tom Derrick

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We also want a Canada that thrives on inclusiveness for all Canadians.
We dont want a Canada that uses misogynistic hate to divide us.

Today, we commemorate the birthday of Sigurd Olson, a voice that still echoes through the wilderness he loved so dearly.

His tireless advocacy protected the landscapes that shape us—preserving the Boundary Waters not just as recreation areas but as sanctuaries for the soul.

Photo William Laine

For the benefit of your sanity you need to occasionally escape from reality.

For the benefit of your sanity you need to occasionally escape from reality.
#allontheboard

Stand with Ukraine!

A black and white photo of a young Mary Beth Tinker in a sweater with a black armband on sitting next to her mother in a dark dress who is writing in a notebook. Other people can be seen sitting next to and behind them.

In 1968, 13-year-old Mary Beth Tinker was suspended from school for wearing a black armband to protest the Vietnam War.

We took her case all the way to the Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of Mary Beth and students’ right to free speech 56 years ago today.

Eiffel Tower lit up in Ukrainian colours

Spotted in Paris, France today, in honour of the 3rd anniversary of Ukraine’s resistance to Russia’s invasion. #StandWithUkraine

a cat sitting at a podium with a sign that says isy ALT: a cat sitting at a podium with a sign that says isy

A special #Caturday this week: today is the 14th anniversary of my arrival on Downing Street.

On This Day (February 10, 1971) Carole King releases her seminal album Tapestry. The album cover features the barefoot, 29-year-old singer sitting on a window sill in the living room of her Laurel Canyon home with her cat, Telemachus and a tapestry which inspired the album’s concept. #Tapestry

Carole King’s Masterpiece Is A Top 10 Smash Again Carole King's Tapestry is a top 10 bestseller again this week after the airing of the documentary Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name on BBC Two.

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For the visual learners...

Cat wearing a tartan scarf and hat

Wishing a happy Burns Night to all my friends around the world celebrating the immortal bard #BurnsNight

London

why does my dog look like a middle manager?

Found elsewhere. Pretty good list for folks in the fire zone but frankly anyone of us these days. List of things to scan or consolidate for emergency bug out.

Fun fact: we're actually IT experts and do that on purpose

I can’t stop watching this asshole husband of a Republican Senator Deb Fischer who refused to shake hands with Vice President Kamala Harris today.

MAGA is classless even in victory.p

January 1, 2025 Twenty-five years ago today, Americans—along with the rest of the world—woke up to a new century date…and to the discovery that the years of work computer programmers had put in to stop what was…

On the 25th anniversary of Y2K, Heather Cox Richardson puts it in perspective. It is now seen as a non-event because of the effective work of computer programmers in government and the private sector. Expertise matters.
https://open.substack.com/pub/heathercoxrichardson/p/january-1-2025?r=1kwg6m&ut…

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Piece of music titled "The Tinnitus" by Marco Brandt Entire piece is two notes, B and C6 (very high notes), held throughout.

Costco responded to shareholders requesting that it withdraw from DEI policies. The response was direct and to the point: Costco says, "Our board has considered this proposal and believes that our commitment to an enterprise rooted in respect & inclusion is appropriate & necessary."

❤️COSTCO♥️

One cat sitting on the floor heat vent, another waiting behind, patiently. Text: There is currently (1) cat in front of you for the heat vent. Estimated wait time: 2 hours

From fb - Women Hold up Half the Sky

A little decoration I picked up in Prague

three illustrated cat paws: one balled (Rock), one open (Paper), one claws-out (Scissors) Labelled: ROCK PAPER SCISSORS

Dear Elon,

Why stop at Mars? You’re a plutocrat! Aim for Pluto! We’ll all be here on Earth to root you on.

George