Come to AS YOU LIKE IT and AN ILIAD this summer. Visit: shakespeareintheruins.com

"The original 19, you have to understand, literally came out of those nursing homes and had no purpose, no validation, no nothing. And then from there, they began to see, okay, I have some value here." This is a GREAT story about disabled activism leading to change.

Every news outlet sanewashing this shit has blood on their hands

Sometimes you have to hear it plainly, and @sbg1.bsky.social stated it plainly in @newyorker.com’s The Political Scene podcast: “Donald Trump is a rogue president, and he has now made the United States of America a rogue superpower.” (Apr 3 episode, a good listen www.newyorker.com/podcast/poli...)

Would have loved to have seen more take up the offer, but love that it was offered, and there's something in the asking.

Great read from @jenzoratti.bsky.social. @ianmccausland.bsky.social also posted about this. Micro: absolutely, we have to take care of ourselves (all the better to help others as well). Macro: systems assume a certain % of people will overextend themselves. Burnout is a systems issue.

"Missed" it. I take it it wasn't a confidence builder.

Ian Hanomansing just teed up a replay of the launch as the "money shot". CBC Internal Style Guide must have been updated for 2026.

Artemis II is "go to proceed with countdown". Terminal count (at 10:00 minute mark) starts now. I marvel at how we get a live peek behind the curtain, including audio as technicians sort through issues. Where else do we get such a peek in such a high stakes endeavour, especially in 2026?

Trans friends: I see you and celebrate you! 🏳️‍⚧️ #TDOV

What a champion. What a humanitarian. He leaves the world a better place by his actions as well as the example he set. He challenges all of us to step up. Rest in peace and thank you.

Between washers so at the laundromat for the first time in a while. $5/load just for one wash, no dry. One more example: for peole who can't afford their own machine, it's expensive being poor.

Bruce Springsteen performs "Streets of Minneapolis" at the #NoKings rally in St. Paul. Video by Neal Justin.

Getting very discouraged at my inability to land a job. Even interviews are hard to get. If anyone know of any business that needs some graphics done, or their website maintained, even a couple of hours a week, I'm their guy. I have a graphic portfolio I can share and talk about. #winnipeg

Happy No Kings Day - rooting for my American friends. (Jesse Welles coming to @winnipegfolkfest.bsky.social this year) youtu.be/kWG0K3Y8ZU8?...

My work (helping people with dev disabilities find their valued place, mostly through employment) is my passion. This NYT gift article speaks to all, but is pretty core to our work. Mattering matters. Being viewed as mattering matters. Feeling like you matter matters. Nail this and we’re doing ok.

Maytag washer model A212 1989 - 2026 Rest in Peace. There will be another, but there won't be another like you. ❤️

R.E.M. tribute band doing early IRS years at Times Changed. NAILING it. Still room.

Manitoba youth say they're aging out of foster care without supports, life skills: youth-led report Such a high-stakes time of life - we can do better supporting the transition into adult life and all that comes with it.

Jesus wept.

FIFA World Cup organizers cancels thousands of hotel room holdings in host cities. Not atypical practice, but “In this case, however, the volume released is higher than typically expected. It appears consistent with what is being seen in other host cities across North America“ G&M gift article

If you think that acknowledging that marginalized people exist is "promoting some people over others," you're probably well on the road to fascism. This is not "political neutrality." It is very political to erase queer people from public view.

Watching to see what kind of ride Wyatt gets in comparison to what Rollins has encountered lately. #WpgPoli

Congratulations to my wonderful colleagues at @liveworkplay.bsky.social, together with their Project SEARCH partners in the Ottawa area! Very Exciting!

Kate Marvel just resigned from NASA out of principle. What better time is there to order her book “Human Nature: Nine Ways to Feel About Our Changing Planet” from your favourite local/independent bookseller? (Mine’s @mcnallyrobinson.com). www.mcnallyrobinson.com/978006324153...

Mmm sourdough crust pizza. Now I want to go to Inglis! I hope they make out okay. There can't be more than 200 people living there. Close to Asessippi though. Go Del and Haylan.

Pax Americana -> “Lax Americana, a world in which a careless and uninhibited and incurious U.S. superpower struts across the chess board, threatening old friends and enabling old rivals, seeking short-term gains, heedless of the dangers it is creating for itself and for the world.” NYT gift article

I love this. What a leg up for a lot of youth who could use it. Hopefully it brings critical mass and growth (including frequency) to Winnipeg Transit as well.

Thank you, Winnipeg!

World Down Syndrome Day #WDSD2026 Message #3 from LiveWorkPlay: Loneliness happens when people are not supported to build and maintain connections with others: relationships that strengthen over time through shared interests and everyday experiences.

Interesting shootout choices

We need to keep these receipts. Rest in peace Robert Mueller.

This will take the equivalent of 5% of SK energy output (requiring natural gas generators to power up). We neither have the juice nor the willingness to power with natural gas, and once it’s built, it won‘t be a big employer. It didn’t get away, we let it go.

The pressure is on #Winnipeg; it would give the city/citizens a little peace of mind to get some phase 3 funding commitment from the federal and provincial partners. It feels like the city is throwing a Hail Mary ball through fog without knowing who will be in the end zone (or if they’ll be there).

Congratulations to all nominees! @scottbilleck.bsky.social @nicbufflin.bsky.social @mikedeal.bsky.social @marshamcleod.bsky.social @benwaldman.bsky.social @niigaanwewidam.bsky.social Chris Kitching and Mikaela MacKenzie.

Happy Spring Winnipeg! Don't forget to lick that kleenex and wipe off that rear view camera every time you get in your vehicle.

What a conundrum. Danielle Smith is seeking CSIS security clearance. There’s no doubt there are concerns about foreign interference in Alberta’s politics, but if CSIS is repping Canada’s best interests, can Smith be counted on as a good faith partner in national security? Globe & Mail gift article

“The issue to be decided really is whether the court may still declare that legislation violates Charter rights when a provincial government has already invoked the notwithstanding clause,” said Dr. Burnell. “This decision will be precedent setting.” Globe and Mail gift article #SKPoli

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OR Another Battle After Those Others OR One Battle After Another And Another

Catching up, but I love how the #Oscars handled the casting nominations. All were truly honoured no matter what the outcome.

These Canadian employment stats for 15-24 year olds are brutal. www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quo...

I like the new Times Changed setup.

This is a huge canary in the coal mine issue in Manitoba. www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

HELL of a shot

So glad Blue Note Park will continue in 2026! It makes #Winnipeg summers that much better.

What a legacy of service with impacts that are still being felt today. Condolences to Sue as well as family, friends and former colleagues.

Fun story about Stu Reid, who is at every concert I attend, and always with better seats.

Trade Nyquist now!!! Value spiking!

Father John Misty blew me away at Interstellar Rodeo (RIP). Looking forward to seeing him again.