I see that some U.S. tourism operators are offering exclusive deals to Canadians to try to convince us to visit. Honestly, even though I know there are (still) friendly people there, it no longer feels like a friendly border. I won't cross it. Trump trolling on the 51st state (again) hasn't helped.

☕Community-building introvert update. I decided to get to know the neighbours better and dropped invitations to a "Saturday morning coffee on the deck" in the mailboxes of 18 nearby houses. Success! Nearly half of the households strolled into the yard, bringing coffee mugs and great conversation.

🇨🇦 Doing my part to help shape a future I want to live in. Heading out to vote today! Am expecting to see long lineups and am happy to join them🙂! Grateful to live in a country where voting is a right, not a risk.

Planning my second salon! Topic: The Architecture of Friendship. Psychologist Jack Schafer proposed this formula for friendship: Friendship = Proximity × (Frequency + Duration) × Intensity. Mel Robbins says there are three crucial pillars for friendship: proximity, timing, and energy. Discuss!

I've just learned that I've been eating chocolate-coated digestives upside down my entire life. As a rule-following kind of person, I will need a little time to get over the shock. The biscuits are meant to be eaten with the chocolate-covered side facing down. 😲

🤣🤣🤣 @victoryrenfrew.bsky.social The ones on my farm could help.

First blog from my (new-ish) side-gig: grozon.ca/f/whats-star...

Elbows up, Canada.

From CBC: The US is limiting access to the Stanstead, Quebec border-straddling library. For the first time in over 100 years, access without going through an official customs crossing will be closed. The new restrictions come amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Canada. 😥

It was a day of jerseys, anthems and elbows up at the Saskatchewan legislature Thursday, with the Opposition NDP accusing Premier Scott Moe of going soft on a motion to condemn the U.S. trade war. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/sas... #skpoli

The current reads. Sometimes I like to mix fiction and non - though it can generate odd dreams. 🤷‍♀️

“Believe in truth. To abandon facts is to abandon freedom. If nothing is true, then no one can criticize power, because there is no basis upon which to do so. If nothing is true, then all is spectacle. The biggest wallet pays for the most blinding lights.”…”Post-truth is pre-fascism.”

And here we are only 2 days later, with Lutnick calling Canada tone deaf and disrespectful to the US president 🙄hours before this planned meeting with Ford. That was no olive branch, Ford. #ElbowsUpCanada

Brilliant - I’m going to start doing this ! 🇨🇦 #elbowsup #canada

Hosting my first salon this month. Salons were gatherings where people came together to engage in meaningful conversations. I'm reviving this tradition with a modern twist. The first discussion topic is: Community Building and Social Ties. Contributing to building a stronger community. #ElbowsUp

What do yall think was the nexus event that created this branch in the timeline? I’m torn between the Cats movie and when people were licking gallons of ice cream in the grocery store and putting it back.

"The excuse for these tariffs shift every day. The only constant seems to be President Trump's talks of annexing our country through economic coercion. We will not back down and we will not give in to this coercion," Joly said. "We need to fight back against this nonsense." #ElbowsUpCanada

Disappointed to read that Ontario is suspending its promise to add 25% surcharge on exports of electricity to USA, because of a meeting in Washington to 'discuss the future.' Trump's future plan = 51st State. This is a delay tactic. Don't play his game. Elbows up, Canada. Elbows up. #ElbowsUp

Elbows up, fellow Canadians. Elbows up.

The next read!

The current read (feeling my age?):

Also, true story

A brilliant Banksy.

This month, I will be wearing my heart on my sleeve in memory of my beloved granddaughter, Zoey, who passed away in 2018, shortly after her third birthday. In Zoey’s memory, I advocate for greater awareness and research into SUDC. 💔 #SUDCAwareness #RememberingZoey #WearYourHeartOnYourSleeve

Salons were gatherings where people came together to engage in meaningful conversations.They were spaces of intellectual and cultural exploration, fostering a sense of connection. I'm reviving this tradition with a modern twist. By nurturing local bonds, we contribute to a stronger Canada.

Best Jersey ever. #Canpoli #Canada #Hockey

My God…

via: @peteski.bsky.social

It's important to set aside time in your schedule to Do Nothing. youtu.be/cZ6cdIaUZCA?...

Good thoughts

We can’t control what President Trump will do next. We have to focus on what we can control — building the Canadian economy. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NBT...

Happy National Flag of Canada Day! I want to thank all my fellow Canadians for making this such a wonderful place to call home. This land was home to Indigenous nations long before this flag first flew and I am thankful their rich cultures and traditions continue to shape our national identity.

The current book club read: Livingsky by Anthony Bidulka. Reading a murder mystery by a Canadian author, set in Saskatchewan, (with a trans main character) feels like an excellent antidote to the current state of the world.

I find it hilarious that James Blair felt it necessary to go on social media to "let it be clear" that U.S. officials never agreed Canada would not be the 51st state. Let it be clear: We don't care if your officials don't agree. It's not up to them. And it's never going to happen.

Don’t F with Canada 🇨🇦 You best run you POS

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JOIN CANADA

Thought for the Day…

I've just learned that there's a Silent Book Club at a brewery in my town and I'm kinda into it. You get a drink, read silently for an hour, then the next hour you can chat with people if you want. Sounds kinda awesome TBH.

I've started a weekly stitch n' bitch gathering as part of my journey to build stronger connections and community away from the scroll. What in-person clubs and regular gatherings take you off scroll? #BeyondTheScroll #CommunityBuilding #RealLifeConnections

Woke: "Being aware of and attentive to important issues, especially those related to social and racial injustice." Proud to be woke.

🌈 I share my pronouns to show my support for the LGBTQ+ community. It’s my way to promote inclusivity and respect for everyone’s identity. #Inclusivity

What a month this week has been. Lemon, it's Tuesday. This is a gentle reminder to relax your shoulders and unclench your jaw. Stay informed, but give yourself a break from the fire hose. You may not realize how intensely disregulating the constant stream of bad news and horror is until you do.

Oh, my Canada. I like to think of us as a country filled with polite, kind, and civil people who refuse to tolerate bullshit. #Canada