Pronouns didn’t start as identity markers. They started as grammar tools. And colonialism, culture, and power changed that. Our latest episode explores pronouns across languages, cultures, and history and why respect matters more than resistance. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

First real test of the boys lighted collars, I think they worked out ok. On the dark path I turned off my main light and this is how we all looked :-)

Remember Pippin, the dog I met at @geekyjules.julessherred.com birthday getaway? Here are some photos of me and Pippin having a little couch snooze. (photos courtesy of @tomlommel.com )

The boys new light up collars arrived. Now we can all be seen when we walk in the dark!

Discomfort isn’t harm. Avoidance is. Our latest Canadian Salad episode explores white fragility—why race conversations derail, who carries the emotional labour, and how learning to sit with discomfort can change everything. 🎧 Listen now. #WhiteFragility #AntiRacism #LearningTogether

The boys are home from their walk with Hot Dogs dog walking. Buddy looks like he is going to write a sternly worked letter to the editor. Teddy looks like he's going to light someone's car on fire...

I spent the weekend up Island, staying at a huge rental house with some great people. There was much friendship and a large amount of delicious food. I almost cancelled going as my anxiety was bad but the weekend was super chill and great.

This is Pippin and I think he is amazing. I will miss him later today when I head home.

Decent year of gaming. Thank you to Angela Gruber and Gordon Hart for the fun challenge to see who could play the most games from their collection over 2025. Our 2026 challenge is to see who can get the highest H Index.

For Christmas Michelle gave me a toque with a light on it, and on the recommendation of some walking friends yesterday I bought a NiteVest. This morning we did a 2.5km walk along the Goose and 1) I didn't trip or walk in to a tree and 2) no cyclists ran me over

Teddy and Buddy are in their new Christmas jammies waiting for Santa to come.

I am off work until January 5th. First day off and I managed to sleep until 5:45. Fuck you, body. On the plus side I finished building Lego 40573 Christmas tree (chose the 2 tree option) and now the Lego holiday display is complete...for now...

TIL Garmin has a "find my device" feature. After a hot tub soak and a shower I couldn't find my watch. Eventually tracked it down in one of the dog beds in the game room. Fuck you Teddy....

A buddy came over to help Michael try and get the person door into the garage to close properly. I got home from an appointment just as they were finishing up. I am up in my office and Teddy trots in VERY proud of himself. Sir. You are not Construction Dog. Please give back the screwdriver...

Had a team holiday lunch today. One of my team is a gardener and offered me a small rosemary plant she separated from hers. She's been holding on to it for a few months so brought it to the lunch to give me. I laughed so hard at the single Christmas bulb on it!!

1 month from today is my 50th bday. May I interest you in the perfect gift for me & the disabled ppl in your life? Buy a copy of my cookbook CRIP UP THE KITCHEN: A comprehensive guide and recipe collection that brings the economy and satisfaction of home cooking to disabled and neurodivergent cooks

IT IS ADVENT CALENDAR START DAY PEOPLE THIS IS NOT A DRILL

I've been training Brazilian Jiu-jitsu for 9 years. Today Rodrigo Munduruca gave me my brown belt!! Picture is my bestie Angie, Rodrigo the giant, and me on the right

Learned about Stocking Stuffers for Seniors program thru London Drugs. Pick a tag off tree at local LD buy items the seniors have asked for. Bring the unwrapped items back to LD with the tag, and the store will get the items to the senior. The program partners with local care homes and charities

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New episode alert! 🎙️ Global thinker and cultural intelligence advocate Muraly Srinarayanathas shares the real story of multiculturalism in Canada. This one left us hopeful. ❤️🇨🇦 Listen: www.buzzsprout.com/2235189/epis... #CanadianSalad #CulturalIntelligence #Multiculturalism #Canada

Step 1 of the new display for the Lego T rex complete. The terrarium cleaned and moved inside. I've been keeping an eye on FB marketplace to find a terrarium big enough to fit the t rex but small enough to fit on the stand and not block the tv...and also wasn't hundreds of dollars.

Today's lesson in owning a home with a garden: when calculating the size of the garden to purchase the appropriate amount of mulch, remember that the existing plants in said garden take up space. Signed: a woman who bought too much mulch. Also I didn't know mulch came in colours.

Remembrance Day 2025

Here the story about my ban and why conflating HRT with GAHT is anti-trans and harmful

We are doggy sitting Bob this week. He is still wearing a cone because he had part of his tail amputated a month ago and there is a small area that isn't healing as quickly and keeps breaking open. ConeHeadStumpyTail is a lot and my dogs and I are OVER getting hit by a cone lol

Medical evidence I am completely normal!!! ...or at least my boob squish results were completely normal :-)

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Day 2 of having my team back after an 8 week labour dispute. They are readjusting to office life vs picket life. I am trying to remember how to support and be responsible for a team. Giving space and support, everyone can ease back into the work they were doing before the job action. No rush.

After spending the weekend rereading Canadian and BC Human Rights laws and precedent, I'm on the hunt for a Human Rights Lawyer to challenge my sport competition ban. Pro Bono would be amazing. I have some leads but any other recs for BC lawyers would be appreciated Cc @floralashes.bsky.social

Yesterday and today's Plague Build: 75403 Grogu with Hover Pram. LOOKIT HIS FROGGY

Today's "I have the plague" Lego build was 10348 Japanese Maple Tree.

I forgot today is Buddy's Gotcha Day! We picked up a chubby dog with a terrible haircut 5 years ago today!

501 Halloween goody bags ready for the big night!

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Compared to the first time I got covid, this wasn't nearly as bad. I would like to thank science, and vaccinations specifically.

Well fuck. Figured I caught a cold, glad I tested.. No thank you COVID please fuck all the way off

It might be the cold medicine talking, but I decided Buddy looks like a highland cow

Dammit Teddy

3 weeks from today, I'll be checking in for my final competition of the year: The Natural [Classic Physique] Pro Qualifier! Help a trans athlete out by donating to help offset my costs here: julesnotes.com/help-this-tr... Because of the Canada Post strike, I don't know when I can mail the TY gift

I hate the person who decided the "stop sharing" button should be right beside the "leave meeting" button on Teams. I just accidentally hung up on my boss lol

Dear my boss: I cannot type today because Teddy is napping on my keyboard.

OMG the cost of the Pro Qualifier is so much more expensive! Like 2x the cost per class. I was going to compete in both 40+ A and 45+, but now I must choose only 1 unless someone had $300 they want to donate RN https://julesnotes.com/help-this-trans-person-wipe-the-floor-with-his-cis-competition/

Forgot to post a picture of Jack in his orange shirt for Truth and Reconciliation Day yesterday

Today Teddy helped Michael and I both open packages. "Helped" = stealing the styrofoam

It has been 10 years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission published its final report which included the 94 Calls to Action. nctr.ca/publications... nctr.ca/about/nctr-l...

Finished a meeting, turned around to see all 3 dogs sleeping while I work. Rude.

Buddy just smacked a spicy sky raisin out of the air and here is a video of him eating it

Only 6 days left from what may be my final competition (unless I place top 3) as they may be banning trans men from fair competition next year. I could really use your support. This is a bitter sweet time for me. Donate here to help offset the huge costs of competing julesnotes.com/help-this-tr...