The current state of my laptop. The heated rivalry sticker is the newest addition

Here is reality: www.cbc.ca/news/science... Trudeau, and now Carney's government is lagging behind the world. While the world is adding solar and wind to its grids, Canada is too slow. It's not helped by Smith and Moe, but Carney isn't going around them either, as he plays nice with both. #cdnpoli

happy pride 💕

Have a safe and happy Pride, friends! And, as ever:

Nothing better than a Monday where I have my period AND the roofing guys are putting a full production of The Lion King on my ceiling, complete with the wildebeest stampede. In fact, it's MOSTLY the wildebeest stampede.

We’re sometimes told trees can’t grow in hot, dry cities. Not true. In fact trees do the MOST good in hot, dry cities. “Trees in hot, dry areas can have a greater impact than in humid cities. Trees in areas like Las Vegas, Phoenix and Tucson are particularly effective at reducing heat.” #UrbanTruth

Saltine Bakery's croissant loaf is made by a dark god of temptation, and I give in every time.

Hop into express lane!🚌💨 Desert Bus Express is back with a 24 hour marathon starting June 20th at 4pm PDT. This time we're raising money for Qmunity.ca, Vancouver based charity working to improve queer, trans, and Two-Spirit lives through services, connection, and leadership. More info soon!

it’s the freaking weeking baby!!

Another thing City Hall sees as a crucial investment (instead of transit): Extending the Parkway, potentially through an ecologically sensitive area, based on transportation principles from the NINETEEN FRICKIN' EIGHTIES FFS. #Yqrcc

Blanked when I got to the deli counter and came up with “It’s a beautiful day for a sandwich” to have something to say

me today:

What would be easier for you as a kid: 1) Not having to think about it and getting on a city bus with your friends (some of whom could afford fare maybe! Shocking) 2) Your parents spending time filling out forms and driving to pick up passes, which you have to remember to bring with you.

Remember this interaction… Sarah Truszkowski is a Regina Public trustee w/ a Masters in Education who wrote a report on child poverty in Regina schools. She says 1/4 of students face poverty. Tsiklis, w/ no relevant expertise, "fact checks" her & says poverty rate is 12.9%. /1 #yqrcc

100% the point I was trying to make at budget time. Sarah is incredible

SCT: I think the city could help contribute to getting our kids to school. Rashovich: You know we've had an almost a 20% mill rate increase in the last two years. SCT: I think paying taxes is a good thing b/c we get a lot of great things out of our city. R: Ok. #yqrcc

Damn it's warm out there. Regina needs cicadas - there's nothing like searing heat and the earsplitting screams of insects to make you feel extra sweaty 🥵

“The city’s own math shows sprawl comes with a massive bill. A cost-of-growth study found outward growth would cost the city more than $10 billion additional dollars compared to a future in which it chose to grow through infill.” #CityMakingMath #UrbanTruth #Calgary

This is making me furious, btw. Burton cited the bit in the report that said there was no clear impact on attendance due to free transit. But he leaves out that that sentence was followed by a "HOWEVER" #yqrcc

See… now…… maybe there's something in there worth exploring. #yqrcc

Few people pay close enough attention to Buffalo Pound reports. Without Johnson and his team, Regina couldn't exist. That facility, along with the Epcor sewer treatment plant, are the thin line between diphtheria and a liveable city.

Froh is on my wavelength here - we may not have major climate change impacts like flooding subways or huge fires in the city proper, but Regina is EXTREMELY vulnerable to prolonged drought due to our lack of a freshwater aquifer. Who is ready for the eventual water wars? 😂

"Beaver, transformed in two directions" by Leslie Mesei, 1967. From the book Computer Graphics, Computer Art

Mancinelli's concrete reduction report comes to city council tomorrow (May 27). TL;DR: there is no recommendation beyond "receive & file this mamma jamma". And the implied recommendation to "keep sidewalks" isn't nearly as strongly worded as I'd have liked. #yqrcc /1

Another reason to depave Lake Shore Drive. The real estate between downtown and the beach is Chicago's most valuable real estate, currently being wasted on the auto industry.

I can't believe it was snowing this time last week and now it's so hot I basically didn't sleep last night. I need to get my summer setup of a huge fan running 🥲

Remember, if you plan cities for cars and traffic, you get cars and traffic. If you plan cities for people and places, you get people and places. Via Fred Kent & @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social. #UrbanTruth

I've heard folks enjoyed the QCIB+Ron Loos live CVAF show on Wed evening. If you missed it, I won't have time to post a podcast version until after the Festival is over, but you can stream/download the broadcast version from our show page on the CJTR website. accessnowradio.ca/radio/qcib/ #yqrcc

Remember, don’t buy a cow, or a car, and expect your city to give you someplace to park it. #UrbanTruth

I'm glad the Globe is protecting their actors, but seriously what the hell guys.

This really famous French needlepoint shop, which produces hand-painted canvases from antique patterns and matches threads from a hand dyer located on the same street, uses AI to produce backgrounds for their finished products, and I want to jump out a WINDOW

We'll also be representing Jane's Walk Regina at our booth! Missed out on the 2026 festival? come talk to us about it and find out about our plans for the 2027 festival!

We'll be at the Cathedral Village Arts Festival Street Fair THIS saturday from 10am - 6pm. Stop by and talk Strong Towns, little bets, and how that relates to Regina! We'll also be giving away copies of Strong Towns to 3 lucky visitors. We'll be at Booth 4002 on Cameron street. #cvaf

University Archer Library has a new bike kit loan program. #YQRbike #YQR

If you're heading to the Cathedral Stitch Together today, we're moving to our indoor rain location at the Cathedral Neighborhood Centre. As much as I love stitching, it's a bit wet and chilly! #yqr

This book is still delivering riches. Today: the patron saint of the internet

Whenever someone prominent accidentally shares an AI hallucination, people are like “this is why you have to double-check the output!” Which is absolutely true, but remember that AI proponents market it as a faster way to work. Which is not really true if you have to double check everything it does.

Join us during Cathedral Village Arts Festival for an exhibition of 150 artworks from our current Saskatchewan Online Art Auction. At Westminster United Church gymnasium, Cameron St entrance, Fri 5-9pm, Sat 10am-6pm. View all 400 artworks in the online auction: connect.invaluable.com/saskatchewan...

not complicated

Hmo -

Removing the headphone jack on phones was such a violation of the social contract

Results Age xkcd.com/3245/

This is an interesting ad from EDR targeting Halifax residents. 👀

“The worst they can say is no”

It's the very last day! There's only a few hours left for you to submit a Craft-Along proposal.

Spirit of the Renegade Monk, a woodblock print by Katsukawa Shunsho, 1783. Buy as a print here on our online shop: https://publicdomainreview.org/product/spirit-of-the-renegade-monk

When loungewear needs to be a statement, then Hanae Mori’s mid #1960s pajama set in bright pink is the boldest. Large white chrysanthemums blossom across the twilled silk and chiffon #iwamiartmuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡