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Happy birthday to Andy Kim, born on this day in 1946 in Montreal! As a singer-songwriter, his hits include Baby I Love You, Rock Me Gently and Sugar, Sugar. He is a member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and has a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.

Day four of Berton’s Advent Calendar

Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.

Red Lobster never released a commercial with a jingle that went “Shrimply having a wonderful Fishmastime.” That’s why they went bankrupt.

Goodnight 🌙 Fuck Corrupted SCOTUS

BREAKING: A grand jury declined to indict Letitia James after being asked to look at the mortgage fraud case against her a second time, 10 days after a federal judge threw out the initial charges against her.

JUST IN: A Virginia grand jury has refused to re-indict NY AG Letitia James on mortgage fraud charges

BREAKING: Federal grand jury REFUSES TO INDICT New York Attorney General Letitia James again

Sometimes I follow folks for their pet pics.

Epstein files Epstein files Epstein files Epstein files Epstein files Epstein files Epstein files Epstein files Epstein files Epstein files Epstein files HELLO WORLD... It's me the Epstein files 🎶 PLEASE RELEASE ME- LET MY GO🎶

Here’s the thing about people my age: I thought I was going to finally start to be able to save up for retirement. Almost all my kids are grown. But that’s not how it’s working out. We still have to support our kids who did everything right (college, apprenticeships) because nothing is affordable.

Day 3 of Berton’s advent calendar

Les élections provinciales sont l’an prochain au Québec, pis j’suis déjà épuisée...

Being a Ukrainian online is challenging. This is about the most horrific, soul-destroying experiences one can imagine. ​When a Ukrainian chooses to go online to say they are terrified, hurting, or grieving, they not only open up to strangers, but also to enemies. Social media offers no shield

I feel a bit tired these days. No-no, I don’t need a break. Just saying, as no planned diary this week. Still, on Saturday, I hope to take my supporters on a live walk🤞 Sunday Letter is in progress. And I’m truly grateful to new supporters who’ve joined just to show they (you) value what I do.

Greetings from Kyiv. No power at home, so I’m having a warcoffee in a nearby café. Caught the moment when the lights went out here too (they’ve already switched to the generator). Light rain outside.

On this day in 1997, the Ottawa Treaty was signed. It aimed to eliminate the use of anti-personnel landmines around the world. To date, 166 countries have signed or acceded to the treaty. The United States, China, Russia and India are among the nations who did not sign it.

I want to say this. I’m deeply thankful to Ireland for the warmth you showed Volodymyr Zelenskyy yesterday. Go raibh míle maith agat 🫂

RIP, Gramma www.nbcnews.com/news/animal-...

It's going to go down to -15C here tonight. Don't care, will eat a Chapman's ice cream sandwich anyway. Canadian made, with Canadian milk. 😋

I wish someone would start a news network with no Trump news. It's very difficult to find out what is happening in the world without being bombarded with the buffoon's news.

He turned 16 last month. He has good days and bad days. A couple nights ago he was limping bad enough I couldn’t get him five minutes down the street. Tonight we walked all over the neighborhood. Now he sleeps a happy boy. Enjoying him while he’s still here.

Israel is still bombing Gaza The press isn't covering it as much but it's still happening

Greetings from Kyiv, where the holiday mood is in the air. During the war? Yes – especially during the war. I’m having a warcoffee and getting ready to write in my favourite magic bookstore.

For our community in France 🇫🇷 A new cultural season, Le Voyage en Ukraine, is coming in 2025-2026, bringing Ukrainian art, film, music, and ideas to cities across France. Discover Ukraine’s culture in all its depth: fr.ui.org.ua/levoyageenuk...

As I passed by the Central Department Store today, I decided to film its windows up close. We all need a bit of a fairy tale. Don’t blame us for needing it here, in Kyiv.

Jacob Frey: "We are here to respond to credible reports relaying that there are as many as 100 federal agents that will be deployed to the Twin Cities with a specific focus on targeting our Somali community. To our Somali community -- we love you and we stand with you. That commitment is rock solid"

I didn’t show it yesterday. One Christmas tree per day 🙈 This beauty was also at the railway station, just on the other side. Kyiv rocks.

A Canadian publisher has called out the United States for using the image of a children's book character to brag about murdering unarmed people in international waters. This is a decrepit gangster state. This is the world of Donald Trump. This is demonic.

Did the current occupant of the White House get the EPSTEIN files out of the news by committing war crimes, or worse, murder?

She also showed up at a press conference for social housing last year wearing Christian Louboutin shoes - price upwards of $1200, while the mayor Valérie Plante was in sneakers. #tonedeaf Just in case any of you are wondering why Quebecers hate the CAQ so much.

#NovaScotia Gingerbread masterpiece: N.S. woman builds #MaudLewis inspired gingerbread house www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...

“Though the Legault government refers to Bill 9 as ‘Secularism 2.0,’ this law completely betrays the definition and goals of secularism: neutrality of the state in all matters of religion.” Quebec’s Bill 9 is legalized discrimination An editorial by @mtltoula.bsky.social. #polqc

The most precious commodity you have is your attention. You don’t have to waste it on poor-faith debates or arguments with strangers if you don’t think they’ll be productive. You can prioritize the things that matter to you and make your life richer.

On this day in 1955 Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat. For 381 days people boycotted the buses. They walked, carpooled and organized every single day until segregation cracked. Nothing will change today without that same resolve. Freedom isn’t granted, it's taken one step at a time. #Resist

And I relentlessly keep showing you Ukrainian talents I discover. 🇺🇦 Anastasiia Yaroshevych Two, 2020

I don't want to talk about World AIDS Day because I don't want to talk about the person I lost because I don't want to deal with the fact that he is gone and didn't get to teach me to use the cameras he gave me or be one of the people I came out to I don't want him to be gone RIP Bob Finney

Meet two heroes of our times.

For Millie: 🎂 Mabel & I are celebrating her becoming a teenager now that she's just turned 13. It's a small, intimate affair with plenty of belly rubs, cuddling & extra doggie treats all around! 🐕 ❤️ #Woof

Today, one of my supporters wrote: “It’s humbling that you have the time and energy to show us these things while putin is trying to destroy all it stands for.” I felt deeply grateful. I don’t hear this often. Many forget where I create all of this. Night-night from Kyiv.

The Trump administration's corruption has extended to selling out Ukraine—and America's interests—to Russia so that the Trump family and their friends can make a few bucks. Must-read reporting from @wsj.com this weekend. www.wsj.com/world/russia...

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Dnipro today: bodies and pools of blood on the streets after the Russian missile attack on the city‼️

Everything about the bombings of boats in the Caribbean Sea has been illegal under both US and international law Everything

By the way, the Christmas tree in Kyiv is almost ready. I saw it yesterday. The official opening is coming soon (no announcements, of course)