Well, hello there MELIA. You are the spitting image of our MILEY. Miley is also a “quiet home no other dogs” kind of dog. I encourage the very special household who belongs to you to step up and give you all the loves. And consistency. And treats. And car rides. And walkies. And more treats.

FINALLY got my COVID and FLU shot here in REDNECK Alberta. Where the Premier is trying to do her best MAGA impression. So many barriers this year. $100 charge for average joes. No automatic coverage for over 65. AHC covers only for “at risk” but that is not spelled out.

doing a little test print of the booklet that goes with the militant cards.... off to the printers this week...

okay, but hear me out: What if we put health insurance *on the blockchain?*

Interaction with the rugged terrain of eastern Cuba has done a number on Melissa, which is now offshore and racing towards the SE Bahamas and Turks & Caicos as a Category 2 hurricane. A short window for potential re-intensification exists as it makes its way through the southwestern Atlantic.

youtu.be/si41d9u2joY?... So incredible. #jamaika #jamaica

What’s it like inside your head?

Canadian health care. Preventive colonoscopy, day surgery unit. Five days of prep at home. Two hours for the procedure. Cost breakdown: Prep solution, $36 Parking for drop off and pickup, $6 Recovery breakfast at Wendy’s, $14 Total cost, $56 CAN, $40 US.

Jane Goodall, ethologist and conservationist, has died. She was 91

The Cartoon Mouse is going to find out that integrity can’t be bought back. It will be a long, long road.

Matcha Madeleines decorated with Goji paste.

The Man in Black

Oh look, it’s one of them “unboxing” videos for my book, JOHN CANDY: A LIFE IN COMEDY, publishing October 7 from House of Anansi Press. Pre-order information and the latest in my ongoing book tour dates at this Linktree: linktr.ee/Pulmyears

OOOO, I am proud of this one!

The absolutely definitive list is: 1. Apple Pie with a flaky bottom 2. Saskatoon Rhubarb

The gruesome death of a President, by medical malpractice. It took 80 days. shapirolawgroup.com/historical-m...

I’m a 2. What is midlife these days?

I say, Canadians stop maintaining the road.

Having a consistent moral compass helps when authoritarians try to shift the Overton Window for their own benefit. Here’s a checklist to help you resist this and stay anchored.

Other countries really need to start considering vaccination requirements for US visitors (looking at you Canada) Between the growing anti-vaxx sentiment & RFK Jr’s continued push to restrict access, we could continue to see resurgence of mostly eradicated diseases Public health is a global effort

It’s berry picking season. Saskatoons!

Nasturtium, the indomitable Daylilies, and scarlet running beans. Gosh I love semi-feral vegetation.

I wonder if Norwegian Slow TV is a fresh revival of this Genre? youtu.be/L3jQnCxrdKg?...

Glorious, rich, and nearly black.

Miley this very moment.

Hollyhocks in my garden.

The precariousness of the academic career. youtu.be/38Q7z8UrRmY?... @drjaydrno.bsky.social

This lily is so rich it is nearly black. Watch this space.

Canada isn’t broken. But an electoral system that lets someone spend over $2 million for a do-over after neglecting his constituents? That’s what’s broken. We deserve better. This is #OurHomeOurRiding in #BattleRiverCrowfoot Volunteer or donate today at bonniecritchleyindependent.com

#pancakesundays WW pancakes with blueberries and yogurt. 100% Canadian.

You’re right @arlenedickinson.bsky.social

Growing around grief. Not really a #VennDiagram

I can’t bear to “love” this post. Health leaders, please make it stop.

Not to boast, but I killed three flies today who had the temerity to find themselves indoors.

Happy Canada Day - July 1, 2025 - 158 years #Canada #ViveLeCanada 🍁💪🏻

The raw meat did me in. I live firmly in my class.

Mentally I’m here.

Alberta Seperatism is a non-starter. Even if we were to find some way to address the Treaties, the Economic problems, the Legal concerns, not to mention the Ethics of the situation, I, my family, my friends, and my former colleagues have all served and bled.... www.instagram.com/p/DLSoIU6piV...

Today.

You inspire me tonight.

Made it! Tasty. It helps that my hands still smell like lemon.

What a night, Edmonton-Strathcona! Albertans deserve better. And today, they chose better. I’m deeply honoured by the opportunity to serve Edmonton-Strathcona and all Albertans as a Member of the Legislative Assembly. Thank you for putting your trust in me!