With so much anxiety-inducing news nearly inescapable these days, I continue to work on ways to live less reactively and intensely, to living more calmly, and open to whatever comes along. Two of my favorite phrases are “this too” and “for now”.

👇🏻 If only they’d had the courage to act. #J6 #Jan6

Given the intensity of current world events, I’ve started a new, drug-free mental health coping strategy which is proving quite effective: watching video clips of talking animals and public fart pranks (it’s the reactions that crack me up). 😂🤣 Enjoy! youtu.be/paQFgm3tIBU?...

Canada will always stand with Ukraine, and I’m glad our PM is representing us in person at these critical talks. Whether or not the U.S. “guarantees” are worth anything, assuming Putin hasn’t already traded Venezuela for Ukraine remains to be seen. #SlavaUkraini 💙💛🇺🇦 www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

With his latest assault on the rule of international law, global #tariff blackmail, and #military threats almost daily now, this epic Churchill quote comes to mind for all who think they can reason with a madman. #uspoli #impeachment #25thAmmendment #midterms

So America, this is what 70-odd million of you voted for? I doubt that the email lady or the smart brown lady would have done half the sh!t your guy has done. Ffs 😒 #uspoli #Venezuela

Good to see AP publishing the facts and calling out the lies. #uspoli #Venezuela apnews.com/article/trum...

Waking up in Australia to news of what’s happened in the world overnight while we were sleeping…

Right on queue, all the alleged #health and #fitness “experts” are coming out of the woodwork 🙄 As part of my daily lifestyle I try to eat well (higher protein, lower carb, good fats, limited processed foods), exercise, get consistent sleep + naps, drink / treats in moderation, and meditate. ✌🏻❤️

This bittersweet interview with legendary Canadian author and national treasure Robert Munsch is well worth a look. 🥹❤️ (have a tissue handy) What an amazing human being. Love You Forever Robert. www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

Love this guy - let’s go Canada! #KeepCalmAndCarneyOn #CanadaStrong ✌🏻❤️🇨🇦 www.instagram.com/reel/DS8Y8qt...

Aaaaand exhale 😌

In 2025, we worked to make Canada stronger — and had some fun along the way.

To all our lovely American family, friends and neighbours (yes that’s correct spelling) who voted for the smart brown lady, we wish you a new year filled with good trouble, raised voices, and votes cast to reclaim your nation and your democracy. ✊🏻 (To the rest of you, gfy all the way off.) Love 🇨🇦

Some inspiring words from the late, great Maya Angelou to start the new year. ✨

It’s been a tough year for many. Peace, love & joy everyone. ✌🏻❤️✨ #HappyNewYear

And on that note, my Bluesky friends, I bid you goodnight. See you next year. #HappyNewYear 🥂🎇🎆✨

Blanche: But I didn't get my New Year's kiss, and it's almost midnight! 5-4-3-2-1 Happy New Year! Rose: Don’t even think about it. #GoldenGirls #NewYearsEve @goldengirls85.bsky.social @goldengirlsfans.bsky.social @theggforever.bsky.social @restingbeaface.bsky.social @dancindanw.bsky.social

We all have our own individual challenges. I’m sharing some of my learnings to hopefully inspire even one person as they navigate their own journey. Regardless of our circumstances, there are things we can draw upon to deal with challenges and adversity, especially in our darkest hours. 1/7

“Measure your life in love.” - Jonathan D.Larson, ‘RENT’ youtu.be/hj7LRuusFqo

That’s rhetorical Rose. 🍷🥂 #NewYearsEve

In happier news to end the year, one our nieces just announced that she’s expecting another baby in July! They will be our 15th great grand niece or nephew. 🩵👶🏻

An inclusive, respectful, skillful, likable and realistic PM. That is who Mark Carney is, and I’m so proud and grateful that millions of my fellow Canadians and I voted him in as our prime minister. Let’s build #CanadaStrong ! ✌🏻❤️🇨🇦

Great to see the easy going, personable, and fun side of PM Carney. Canada is so fortunate to have him lead us through these uncertain geopolitical and economic times. 🤞🏻❤️🇨🇦 #cdnpoli #CanadaStrong

🇨🇦🤝🇺🇦 #SlavaUkraini

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Blanche: Do you realize it's been four days since I've enjoyed the company of a man? Dorothy👇🏻 #GoldenGirls @restingbeaface.bsky.social @goldengirls85.bsky.social @goldengirlsfans.bsky.social @theggforever.bsky.social @dancindanw.bsky.social @brendanpatrick.bsky.social @garythoren.bsky.social

The post-Xmas indulgence food coma has set in 😴💤 Back to keto tomorrow.

For the next 24 hours at least, regardless of what he may say or do to satisfy his insatiable narcissism, please let us not feed it with our attention. Let us not mention his name. The World needs peace. ✌🏻☮️🕊️ Thank you for your attention to this matter.

“Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we’re all in this together.”Brené Brown Sending care and compassion to anyone finding this season a little more tender in ways that aren’t always visible. 🧡 #kindness #compassion #christmas #care Picture by @nikkimiles_

Thank you PM Carney ✌🏻❤️🇨🇦 www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

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To all my fellow #GoldenGirls fans. @restingbeaface.bsky.social @goldengirls85.bsky.social @goldengirlsfans.bsky.social @theggforever.bsky.social @dancindanw.bsky.social @garythoren.bsky.social @brendanpatrick.bsky.social

Whatever this season means to you, may it be full of joyful, memorable moments shared with loved ones. In the end, that’s really what means the most. 💚✨

Soft hooves hush on the amber road. Where forest breathes a twilight code. A lone deer drifts through dust and light. Paused between the day and night. Heartbeats rhyme with earth’s deep song. One fragile step, then moving on.

After a year of intermittent fasting, and the last six weeks on a keto diet, hopefully my system is primed and ready for the carb tsunami about to hit over the next 48 hours! Wherever you are, and however you celebrate, enjoy your festivities! #nomnomnom

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Oops. It’s typically Canadian to apologize… so… “sorry” (cough-not) 😮‍💨 #60Minutes #CECOT

A little Australian #travel #humor for your holiday journeys 🦘 And remember to pack your patience. Safe travels all!

Just caught this interview, and despite Rosie’s extremely unprofessional and disrespectful manner, appearing to go for a “gotcha” moment, I’m so proud of how calm, directly and respectfully PM Carney remained throughout. CBC / Ms Barton - do better. #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Rose: Can I ask a dumb question? Dorothy: Better than anyone I know. #GoldenGirls I’ve thought this of a former coworker or two 😏 @restingbeaface.bsky.social @goldengirls85.bsky.social @goldengirlsfans.bsky.social @theggforever.bsky.social @dancindanw.bsky.social @brendanpatrick.bsky.social

IYKYK 😁 #Christmas #Humour #Humor

Gift wrapping’s done!

I’ve decided to be more transparent, so here’s the name of my favorite social network: ⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️⬛️ 😏

🎶 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎶 (in Melbourne 🇦🇺) 🌴😎

Thanks mate! 🙌🏻 💙🇦🇺

“Emotions are data, not directives.” Susan David. Letting emotions out is part of being human. They do not always need fixing or explaining. Sometimes they simply need space to exist. 🧡 #kindness #emotions #life #humanness Picture by Anxiety Positive

Canadians elected the right leader for this moment. Thanks PM Carney for making us proud and helping us to keep #CanadaStrong 🇨🇦💪🏻 #KeepCalmAndCarneyOn