Me trying to hang on until the end of World Series game three last night. #letsgobluejays ☠️

When you live in a Halloween-crazed neighbourhood that is also rallying hard for the Blue Jays.

How many people opposing shelters in the name of children’s safety push for less cars, lower speed limits, road safety? How many kids were harmed by unhoused people last year compared to drivers?

Believe survivors. Donate to organizations that support survivors. Understand that today is a hard one for most women. We know what it’s like to not be believed and why the systems are not built to protect us.

Tell your friends in nonprofit land: I’m leading a Bluesky training July 22 online…

#CanadaDay views 🍁🇨🇦

Our home internet has been down for more than two days. Found out the neighbour stopped two separate techs from accessing the utility pole in his yard! 🙃

Normally a nice view of the skyline from Withrow Park, today I can barely make out the CN Tower through the haze. #wildfire #smoke

I only have to step outside to see a car driving the wrong way on our one-way street. But anti-bike people, do go on and tell me about cyclists breaking rules.

wear bright clothing so drivers can see you.

Cherry blossoms are nice but it’s *magnolia* time in Toronto! 🌸

Trigger Warning: Person on an E-Bike Assaulted yesterday morning on the Danforth near Monarch. We are asking the community to help identify this individual & report to TPS. Please be vigilant out there, stay safe & look out for each other. 1/3

I only remember having to wait in line (*maybe* 3-4 people deep) to vote in a Canadian election once. And the person in front of me asked me to go ahead because I had my baby with me. Wishing everyone a smooth voting experience today!

For something cheery: a lawn covered in blue eyed star grass. A photo I snapped at U of T yesterday.

'Please do not use smartphones while walking!' Part of Seibu Railway 'Manner Poster' series, by Yokoyama Yumiko and Kadowaki Takahiro for the Seibu Railway Co., Ltd, Japan, July 2017. Ref FE.272-2018, V & A Museum.

Why is this little guy from Halifax in Toronto? Is he being added to our ferry fleet?

View from my running route today which included the Beltline Trail. I’m training for my first marathon in 16 years (third ever) and the changes of scenery help keep me going!

Green things and flowers are coming up and I oh how I need this!!

Perfect rainbow over @centennialcollege.bsky.social Story Arts Centre!

Today’s scenery reward for getting my run in. It’s definitely getting more pleasant - thankfully!

Running this winter has served up few rewards in the form of nice weather, conditions, or scenery, but I got a nice moment this morning.

This content from four-year-olds is just what my timeline needed.

Election day is so wholesome. Running into so many neighbours as we all head to the polls (at my daughter's school). This time with a side serving of everyone complaining about the sidewalks and weather.

1) Do you require an experienced writer/researcher/editor for your projects? I am seeking new ongoing clients. Beyond my historical niche, I am interested in working on general projects in the corporate, educational, and non-profit sectors where clear communication and solid facts are required.

It's out! Take a read and let us know what you find most interesting.

I know a concern from a lot of folks leaving Substack/Twitter/whatever online space is the loss of audience growth, which is a very real concern, but I'll say that I've been seeing good metrics on my newsletter (hosted on Ghost) through Bluesky. Winds are shifting and all that.

Attention, freelancers: I'm editing opinion pieces for the Toronto Star now. Pitch your freshest ideas to [email protected].

The snowflakes were so pretty today!

Our Xmas video is our family’s annual appearance on social media (and substitute for cards). Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! 🎄 #christmas

I'm back in this week's City Hall Watcher. I make the case that despite their claims to common sense, the premier and minister of transportation have failed to apply the most basic suburban common sense in their assessment of University, Yonge, and Bloor: traffic lights are slow.

<Utterly shameless "intro" post sorry> Hi new folks. Last year I rewrote my book Stroll: Psychogeographic Walking Tours of Toronto. Added like 30000 more words too. My (Toronto) life's work. A very good present to give! Bookstores or direct from Coach House or... chbooks.com/Books/S/Stro...

Sad news about Bluey today, but at least he didn't have to go down like Barney.

Welcome to my new followers, who have surely arrived thanks to @schmutzie.com and her OG bloggers starter pack (2): go.bsky.app/MTeBaM2 It's so cool to be GenX here! For credibility, here's an absolute gem of a 2010 post that even references Twitter's 140 character limit! moflow.ca/weary-leery-...

I somehow had no idea that Amazon owns Goodreads — perhaps because I use it strictly as a tracker/list. Joining the migration to @thestorygraph.com, which honestly looks better anyway. H/T to my sister, who is not on Bluesky, for sharing this article with me. apple.news/AjU176LMoRqS...

Do you spend at least 50% of your work time on nonprofit communications and/or marketing? Please spend 10 minutes to fill out the survey from Nonprofit Marketing Guide + @kivilm.bsky.social for its annual Nonprofit Communications Trends report. www.surveymonkey.com/r/?sm=ZzVLXJ... #npsky #nonprofit

Are you a freelancer? The Canadian Freelance Union has just announced that we have secured an Employee Assistance Plan for our members. It's probably the first time in Canada that non-traditional workers are covered under such a service. Curious? Sign up here: www.canadianfreelanceunion.ca

All of the old-school Twitter references I've seen in the last week (#FF, h/t and now the fail whale) make me feel so legit. H/t to @joshuajfriedman.com for bringing this graphic into my feed. :)

also some of the best trans/non-binary journalists who are doing so much fucking work to clear up the hatred and disinfo SHARE FAR AND WIDE

Local news matters! Today CBC News launched the next batch of our local news streaming channels, announced plans to hire up to 25 journalists in underserved communities in 2025, and shared details on four new local daily podcasts. Check out the press release 👉 www.cbc.ca/mediacentre/...

I'm excited about so many cool new people to follow, while trying to stay mindful of how much I've enjoyed my Bluesky feed's relative quiet.

Here are 150 journalists in Canada on Bluesky right now Please share this starter pack and follow everyone:

A healthy democracy needs nonprofits. One could argue an unhealthy democracy needs them even more. Follow these folks to stay up to date on nonprofit-related news and research. Let me know if you want to be added. #nonprofitsky #pasky #academicsky go.bsky.app/BbiqfAc

It's giving nonprofit folks a place for conversations like this that keeps me motivated as a volunteer Reddit community moderator. Sometimes you just need a place to vent and commiserate. This week is one of those times. reddit.com/r/nonprofit/...

Rose to the occasion 👻🎃

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation is looking for a bilingual Senior Communications and Marketing Officer in Toronto, Ottawa or Montreal. careers.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/job/Ottawa-S...

Stopped me in my tracks 🍂

I’ve never actually seen one of these in real life before! 🐛

I know a lot is going on. But today I discovered fn + SHIFT + F3 to change case in a Word document (keep going to toggle between options), and I couldn't keep it to myself. 🤯