I’m thinking of getting into making Tik Tok reels….but just for the purpose of then making a “Stitch Incoming” response to each one, critiquing everything I say in the previous reel, and showing how I’m actually way smarter than me. I think it’ll really take off.

It’s literally two days after Remembrance Day and I’m already sick to death of “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” thanks to ads.

The president of Syria, al-Sharaa, has had one wife. Trump has had three. And to ask "how many wives do you have?" shows what a rude, ignorant xenophobe Trump is. And that Vance found the remark to be the epitome of wit shows what an oaf JD is.

Back to work today - but only a half day. Chester is worn out from his round the clock nursing. He’s also getting half a day off. #DailyChester

I have a feeling by the end of the day it’s going to be time to purge my feed.

Anyone dealing with individuals who cause “compassion fatigue”? Those people in constant crisis…every interaction with them involves a trauma dump…and you are constantly expected to rescue / fix / provide solutions? What are your best tips for dealing with these people in a compassionate way?

After an argument with someone online, I often find myself still “arguing with them” even after I’ve muted or blocked them. I continue to try and justify myself. I continue to want to be “right”. And it makes me think of a story I heard about two monks, journeying to another monastery…. /1

Following me and being surprised that I believe in God is rather like following me and not knowing I have a dog. Like…they’re both all over my feed

I sometimes think I come across as such a progressive person, who can be very critical of my fellow Christians, that some people assume I must be a priest who “doesn’t really believe all that religious nonsense” and then they get truly offended when they discover I actually believe in God.

Dear atheists, I believe in God so I’m going to talk about that sometimes. You don’t have to share that belief. I never ask you to. You don’t have to follow me. I never post on your accounts specifically to argue against your atheism. It perplexes me why you can’t grant me the same grace?

Niche post but…Do you ever have those moments when you think “I honestly don’t deserve all the good things in my life?” And then you quickly squelch the thought in case God overhears and decides he agrees? And then you have an internal argument with your own bad theology? /1

When your husband remembers how much you liked the chicken soup at a restaurant in the east end of the city where we used to go when we first dated, and orders it so it’s waiting for you after Zoom Bible Study. Almost makes me feel bad for how difficult I am to live with. Almost.

Dear neighbours in the building across the street who already have Christmas trees up in your windows: 1) I am judging you. 2) I secretly love seeing them. Two things can be true at the same time.

Not to sound like the Pharisee in the parable "Thank you O God that I am not like that tax collector, over there" but with all the push back from that woman who called churches looking for baby formula and not being helped, I am feeling pretty good knowing my church would have got her baby formula.

Yes @stjohnsdixiechurch.bsky.social Zoom Bible Study is on tonight.

I insisted I was well enough to take Chester for his morning walk. While Chester has all his usual energy (he LOVES the snow) I may have overestimated my ability to get over illness in 24 hrs. As one of my oncologists once said “I can treat your cancer, but not your stubbornness”. Home to bed.

(My view, waking up from a 2 hour nap.) Hi. You better yet?

Nurse Chester on duty. Lying directly on my stomach. Which is very sore. But the eyes of concern…🥹 #DailyChester

Up all night vomiting, with stomach cramps. Apparently, along with galloping consumption, someone is trying to poison me. Or it’s flu. But much more likely tuberculosis and a local restaurant that has decided to get me out of the way. Either way, I feel absolutely awful.

A book, a fire, and a foot warmer in the form of an adorably scruffy sheepadoodle. I may be feeling like crap, but I’m still in heaven. 📚🐶🔥= ❤️

Feeling a bit spiritually dry of late. Going back to my old friend Evelyn Underhill, who in 1926 gave a retreat to clergy in the C of E (first laywoman to do so) which was then punished as “Concerning the Inner Life”. I return to it every so often and it never fails to rekindle a bit of holy fire.

I used to think the belief you’d get sick after being outside in the cold was a myth…and maybe it is…but I stood in the driving snow today leading a Remembrance Cenotaph service and now I’ve got a sore throat, throbbing head and a cough.

So Christian nationalists are trying to force the Bible into all classrooms, control women’s bodies, claw back legal equality for LGBTQ, and once stormed the U.S. capital, ignoring the constitution in trying to overthrow the elected government…but y’all are worried about Zohran and Sharia Law? K. 🙄

Being booed.

Did you know that in Canada, if a budget doesn’t pass the government doesn’t shut down? Federal workers aren’t furloughed. Funding for social services doesn’t dry up. Failure to pass a budget triggers an election. It puts the politicians jobs on the line. They get the budget passed.

Apparently, we stepped through the Wardrobe…and Chester is fully #teamWhiteWitch #DailyChester

During the “Wicked” TV Special, Marissa Bode who plays Nessa Rose, introduced the song “Defying Gravity” saying “Elphaba stands up to a power-hungry dictator” (a remark which earned thunderous applause). Though entirely true in the context of the narrative, her comment was censored and cut by NBC.

Evensong with the monks of the Society of St. John the Evangelist (SSJE)

What a state of ignorance so many Americans must be in to see this as leadership. All those who voted for Trump “because of his policies”….is this what you meant? His “concept” of a health care plan = buy your own, while never explaining who they’ll purchase it from or how they’ll get this money.

The fact the Republican Party led by Donald Trump, has fought so relentlessly to deny people food should end forever the identification of them as “the party of Christian principles”.

My curate - whose name is James - is being ordained priest at the end of November. Over the last two days at Synod I’ve had several people congratulate me on my wonderful relationship with my curate is, saying how proud I must be. All true. However they all think Rev. James is my husband James.

At Starbucks Barista looks directly at me holding a drink. “Alexandra? Is this for you?” Me: No, I’m not Alexandra. Barista: Ok. Are you maybe Alex? Me: No. Not Alex either. Barista: (picks up another cup) Nicole? Me: Nope. Barista: (finally grabs my order) ah! Here you are! Danielle.

Sunday’s forecast. It never fails. Every year on Remembrance Sunday as we stand outside for the cenotaph service, we get driving winds and rain or snow or all of the above. This is why I always plan my part with “cuts” - parts I can cut out to have pity on the cadets standing there shivering.

First ballet of the season - “Procession” a new work for the National Ballet of Canada by the incredible choreographic partners Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber. James and I alway attend the pre-ballet talks in the patrons lounge. They always deepen my appreciation of the ballet I’m about to see.

Chester has a seasonal allergy that causes him to lick his legs, so we have to keep him from licking at night while we’re asleep. Behold, his new leg warmers. Floofdance! Oh what a feelin’ #DailyChester

Oh look, the son of a prominent evangelical pastor and member of Turning Point, USA has been arrested for possession of a massive amount of child porn. Say it with me now: Not a Drag Queen.

Brilliant @andreyevsky.bsky.social

As one of those gays who “found refuge” in Will & Grace, I am so deeply disappointed in Messing. I can somewhat understand her support of Israel. I cannot understand her crazed bigotry toward Mamdani simply because he is Muslim.

Also worth a watch: the full 17 minute TED Talk on YouTube from Carole Cadwalladr on digital coups and the totalitarian dismantling of democracy. Here’s a short clip. youtube.com/shorts/C8Iwv...

Everyone should watch this speech of Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin. She outlines as clearly as anyone I’ve heard Trump’s strategy of dismantling American democracy to hold on to power. If you don’t want to watch the full 16 min version check out the short posted below. youtu.be/4d4JvWIX42k?...

I think I found my Christmas card for this year.

On Oct 16, 1950 C.S. Lewis published the first of his “Chronicles of Narnia” - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. The novel was released in North America on this date, Nov 6, 1950. So happy 75th anniversary to Aslan, Peter, Susan, Edmund, Lucy, Mr and Mrs. Beaver and Mr. Tumnus!

As the extreme right love to say: “Facts over feelings”

Dropped Chester off at daycare. Me: “You can see if we will eat around lunchtime. Attendant: We’ll try. Chester is the one dog we get who follows his own schedule, only does what he wants and manages to get all the other dogs to follow suit. Me: Really? No idea where he gets that from. 🙄

Buried in the article: “Over a period of six months, researchers estimate that COVID-19 infections led to 2.24 extra cases of myocarditis or pericarditis per 100,000 children, while vaccinations led to 0.85 extra cases per 100,000.” The scare tactic of the headline is what’s wrong with media today

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A good reminder that Anglicans in the “global south” are just as diverse theologically and culturally as those of us in the north. Those who have emigrated from Africa and Asia and are now in my congregation have proven this to me many times over.

There are two types of clergy 1. Those who LIVE for clergy conferences and annual synods; loving the networking,, the workshops, the communal worship (and let’s face it, the gossip). 2. Those who loathe them and would do anything to get out of them. I’m Team 2. (Synod this weekend. Sigh)

Since its “Bonfire Night” (Guy Fawkes) in the UK, seemed like an apropos time to have the first fire of the season.

Supermoon over Princes Gates, Exhibition Place, Toronto.