Cal 🌿

spoke with him for like 60 seconds total. i was describing what happened and he started aggressively sticking out his tongue to signal to me that he wanted me to stick out my tongue

had an allergic reaction the other day and my interaction with the er doc was literally just:

"i'm scared the epi's gonna freak me out"

"it WILLL freak you outttttt !!!💁🕺💅✨😁"

my friend group is having shabbat dinner and someone suggested we go clubbing after 💀

Cars versus kids: How resistance to change limits children’s right to the city Through a long history of prioritizing cars in our cities, we have normalized not seeing or hearing children on our streets.

This is a fantastic read about how we've excluded kids from experiencing and exploring our city.

"a major reason for this trend is that we’ve deprived children of their right to the city"

We need to do better! #yyccc

B.C.’s e-bike rebates boost affordability, health and sustainable mobility - UBC News New UBC study finds B.C.’s income-based e-bike rebate program improved access, encouraged active travel and reduced car use.

"After 1 year, rebate recipients increased their e-bike use by an average of 40km/week week and reduced their motor vehicle use by 17km/week. Participants most often swapped out a car journey for an e-bike ride, particularly for commuting, errands and shopping."

news.ubc.ca/2025/09/bc-e...

today i experienced the closest call i've ever had with a driver.

i was almost killed by a 2 ton vehicle, and all i got was a half-assed wave.

drivers don't fully understand how much power they have over pedestrians and other road users. and it pisses me off endlessly.

Vision Zero booth at Car Free Day

A little rain never stopped us! Come say hi at Main St Car Free Day, our booth is at Main and 29th.

found above a toilet

GOOD RIDDANCE!!! I AM FREE!!!!!!

can we talk about how surrey's population is about to surpass vancouver's and they are the only urban bc municipality (i've found) that doesn't have a community-led mental health outreach team?

Matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) activity, hippocampal extracellular free water, and cognitive deficits are associated with each other in early phase psychosis - Neuropsychopharmacology Neuropsychopharmacology - Matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) activity, hippocampal extracellular free water, and cognitive deficits are associated with each other in early phase psychosis

interesting paper of the day!

"MMP-9 activity, hippocampal extracellular free water, and cognitive deficits are associated with each other in early phase psychosis"

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Today my 6yo helped me deliver yard signs for an hour. About 10 mins in I asked if they wanted to listen to music.

My 6yo: “No, I just like watching & listening to the neighborhood.”

As a result of walking & biking for transportation, my kids’ mental map of our neighborhood is really impressive.

Number of patient-reported allergies helps distinguish epilepsy from psychogenic nonepileptic seizures Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) are relatively common, accounting for 5–40% of visits to tertiary epilepsy centers. Inpatient video-electroencephalogram (vEEG) monitoring is the gold standard...

my crazy study of the day:

"Number of patient-reported allergies helps distinguish epilepsy from psychogenic nonepileptic seizures"

www.epilepsybehavior.com/article/S152...

Charles and Alyssa pose for a selfie. Alyssa puts her hand with the ring on Charles’ chest.

A close up of Alyssa’s ring. It’s a pear-shaped diamond with peridot, alexandrite, and aquamarine as flourishes on the sides.

A parody of the board game “Wingspan,” called “Ringspan.” The cover of the box has a dove and raven sharing a wedding ring in their beaks.

The back of the Ringspan box. A humorous list of fake components is on the left, while the right side has art of Charles proposing to Alyssa while their three pets watch.

I proposed to Alyssa today and she said yes! Shout out to @itshugosnook.bsky.social for designing this fantastic Wingspan parody! It’s her favorite board game, and I MAY have lied and told her I was expecting a review copy for a new expansion in the mail. She doesn’t seem too mad about it.

Is London set to put the brakes on SUVs? The number of SUVs in London has increased tenfold in 20 years, prompting calls to curb their use.

"...if you are hit by an SUV compared to being hit by a passenger car you are 44% more likely to be killed. Among kids it's higher - it's 82%."

the least necessary table i've ever seen in a paper

forbidden friend

I’m not against cars. I own one.

But we need to make it much, much easier, pleasant, and safer to walk, bike, or take transit than it is to drive somewhere by myself in an empty car.

And there’s no way to do that without making some drivers angry.

Thankfully, more and more drivers understand.

dating a paramedic has made me want to become a paramedic. you would assume the opposite. gonna get my drivers license at 23, it's happening folks

What’s the worst intersection in Metro Vancouver? (Round 1 – Vancouver) Whether they had a scary experience there themselves or know someone who did, everyone in Metro Vancouver has a least favourite intersection. They might induce fear, rage, confusion, or just plain …

ROUND 1 VOTING IS ON NOW! 🗳️

We asked you to nominate the worst intersection in Metro Vancouver, and we picked the worst 32 for a community vote. Together, we'll crown Metro Vancouver's worst intersection while learning more about the countless ways that we put safety last when designing our roads.

Are You the Same Person You Used to Be? Researchers have studied how much of our personality is set from childhood, but what you’re like isn’t who you are.

Are we the same people at age four that we will be at 24, 44, or 74? Or do we change dramatically through time?

the best part: not a single question was asked about any of these items

the trolley problem but you're in a railcar with a ball, a string, a 600nm wavelength laser, concave lens, 100mF capacitor, and various 12V 100W light bulbs

bike lane doing the cha cha slide

A driver navigating through a dense crowd of people on Cypress Street.

I love the fireworks, but the fact that we allow people to drive through crowds like this after the show is outrageous. We're not even 3 months out from the horrific Lapu Lapu Day tragedy. It's maddening and unacceptable.

i have to study for the mcat knowing that my boyfriend got into med school with a 508. there will be no fire under my ass. absolutely no fear-based motivation.

Take Action: Renewing Vancouver’s Vision Zero Plan Vancouver is failing on its vision zero goals We all know at least one person who’s been seriously injured or killed in a crash. And anyone who walks or cycles in our city is used to frequently fee…

On July 9, not one but TWO really important items are coming to Vancouver city council and we need your help.

The big one: developing a Vision Zero policy and action plan, from Clr @lucymaloney.bsky.social

🧵 (1/6)

visionzerovancouver.ca/2025/07/03/t...

Our "be seen, grab a brick" stunt at the Granville Island crosswalk

Vision Zero table at Khatsahlano Festival 2024. A volunteer talks with an event attendee in the foreground.

A yellow Vision Zero sticker on a pole that says "79 crashes a year at this intersection."

Big news! We recently registered as a non-profit and can now accept donations. They'll help fund things like: stickers around town, attending events, and paying our awesome summer intern. If you like the work we do and want to see us do more, please consider donating ❤️

www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...

Strathcona County RCMP remind cyclists of bike safety Strathcona County, Alta. – As warmer weather approaches, Strathcona County RCMP are reminding cyclists of the importance of wearing a helmet and bicycle safety in an effort to prevent injuries and keep everyone safe. Whether you’re cycling for fun, as a commuter or with your family, it is important to know the rules of the road. To ensure a safe and enjoyable summer, Strathcona County RCMP are encouraging everyone to follow some safety tips: Wear a helmet. Cyclist under 18 years of age must wear a helmet. Adults are strongly recommended to wear a helmet. Bicycles must be equipped with a horn or bell, a brake, and if operated at night, a white headlight, a red taillight and a red rear reflector. Stay on designated bike trails when possible and check trail conditions ahead of time. Secure your bicycle with a high-quality lock, remove valuables from your bike and take them with you. Keep records of your bike’s make, model, serial number, photo and any unique features to assist with recovery if stolen. For more tips on bike safety and information on the cycling regulations in Strathcona County please see: Cycling safety and positive tickets | Strathcona County

103 cyclists suffered major injuries in crashes with cars in the last year on record in Alberta.

5 died.

In 73 of those collisions, the driver made an "improper action" vs. 30 who were "driving properly."

🔗: open.alberta.ca/dataset/2502...

Anyway, here's the RCMP reminding cyclists to stay safe:

Diagram showing how higher vehicles impact vital organs and push people under the vehicle instead of deflecting them.

Diagram showing how higher vehicles dramatically affect site lines, especially for seeing kids. Plus the weight makes it harder to stop in time.

There’s a TON of evidence that bigger, higher vehicles are far more likely to kill somone they hit, crushing vital organs & pushing victims under.

But never forget, their weight, height & sightlines also make it far more likely that they’ll hit someone in the first place.

HT @transenv.bsky.social