yes Josh they had to redact thousands of files for that reason

#ms foot drop happened to coincide with an uneven patch in the sidewalk and I pinwheeled like a cartoon character for a bit then regained balance #yyj drivers act like anything other than road widening is ableist, but really what PWD need is sidewalks to be maintained & not blocked by utility poles

My husband gave me a ride home from work yesterday and during our short commute we nearly got hit by other drivers doing dangerous and illegal things three times. What bothers me is that commuting by bike most of the time means I'm used to this. I was just like yeah that's Victoria drivers for you.

I’ve begun checking the known nesting locations around town. I didn’t find owls, but I did find a snoozy raccoon. 🦝 #yyj

We go out Sundays with our neighbour for an adventure around the city. No destination, just going out to go out. Today we came across a stand where a kid was selling her art. I picked out my favorite and asked her to sign it for me and I'm going to frame it and hang it up. I love this city #yyj

No matter how many mass murders are committed by white males you'll never see a public outcry to end healthcare for or abolish the rights of white males. #TransRightsAreHumanRights 🏳️‍⚧️

one day I hope to be accused of causing widespread twerking

Yesterday my body just kinda forgot how to swim after one lap in the pool and that was upsetting. I'm trying to figure out how to live my life with MS but everything is constantly changing and shifting. There's no solid ground here, not anywhere.

of all of the transient MS symptoms that wander in and out of my body without warning or invitation, the random heart rate spikes are probably my least favorite.

Guy complimenting me on the jazz music I was playing and asking for the album and I said it was some random shit I got off YouTube because I didn't want to explain that I was playing music from the Hellsing soundtracks. 💀

One day you’re young, and the next you’re googling perimenopause symptoms and witnessing the rise of American fascism.

neil gaiman watching the epstein news thought bubble "oh yeah that reminds me"

no thank you I will not be engaging with an attempted neil gaiman redemption tour

Higher hoods reduce visibility and increase pedestrian crash severity. Bright headlight glare reduces visibility for others. Governments need to take action to protect people. My motion to Council this Thursday: pub-victoria.escribemeetings.com/filestream.a... #safety #urbanism #yyj

Apparently barre class makes my MS spasticity better. Which, I mean, I'm glad I've found something to help but omg why couldn't it be something that feels less like torture, like birdwatching or eating chocolates.

the song Diamonds Are Forever by bbno$ is the same colour as the early morning sun on a clear winter day

In support of the people of Minnesota we ride when they do (Sat Jan 31): "Several cycling groups in Minneapolis are organizing a memorial ride on Saturday afternoon beginning near where Alex Pretti was murdered, then riding to Renee Good’s memorial, then to the hospital where Alex was a nurse. 1/2"

Also of note: @victoria.ca has a noise survey open until Jan 30. Not broad enough, IMHO, but worth completing. engage.victoria.ca/noisebylaw

Idk I kinda think we should bring beliefs like this back. Tell them we gotta fix global warming asap or the Leviathan will escape. We gotta sacrifice another billionaire to the ocean or the harvest will be bad and food will get more expensive

I went for a walk today. I just needed to go a short distance (~15 minutes ish?) but ended up taking about 3 times that because I met a fellow beekeeper and then got some of the best cookies I've ever had from a kid's cookie stand. THEY WERE STILL WARM. walkable communities are the best.

From San Francisco's experience with speed cameras. We really need the province to allow this in Victoria, BC. #yyj

Hey, @wgreaves.bsky.social just wanting to put it out there that this shouldn't be a thing.

so when do I stop having dreams that my dad who died about three years ago is actually still alive and oh no we've already sold his house now where is he going to live?

A shelter in an area being patrolled by a police department known for its disproportionate use of force amongst marginalized people. What could possibly go wrong?

This article contains a good list of why cars are bad for cities: * They (obviously) can’t be operated safely in bad weather; * Require police ($$$) to enforce rules; * Drivers are too distracted by all the gadgets/road users; * Drivers lack education. The result: death and injury. #yyjbike #yyj

Ah yes, let's just wait on fixing problems with the Bay Street bridge. Doing that definitely has never caused any horrible outcomes in the past.

Yesterday I crashed out at 6:30. I was really upset because there were so many things I'd wanted to do that evening but my body was like 𝚒𝕟🅢𝚝𝚎𝗮🅳 𝔂🅞𝘂'🅁𝙚 ℊ🅞𝓲ⓝ𝕘 𝖙ℴ 𝖘🄻🅔ⓔ𝓅 𝑓𝘰🅁 𝟷2 🅷𝙤𝘂𝕣𝑠 Today I went on a walk, got a bunch of lovely food downtown, and played games with my amazing family. 1/3

hey #yyj - what are fun things my husband and I can do this weekend?

well this isn't concerning at all

Visit our website for details on how to provide feedback on the updated 2026-2030 Draft Financial Plan. Comments must be submitted by January 23 at 11:59 pm! And share with your friends and family! #yyj #deFundVicPD defundvicpd.org/2026/01/08/v...

Add another one to the great big board of "Urban Planning Debates: Academic Research vs. Some Guy"

Hi everyone, I've been asked recently by many people including a couple of media outlets, whether I will be running for re-election this fall. The answer: Yes I will! There is more to be done for a safe, affordable, livable, sustainable, fun and welcoming City. ❤️ #yyj #yyjpoli

per NYT, the u.s. military invaded venezuela to kidnap president maduro because he’s a better dancer than donald trump

Given that Trump's critics call it a kidnapping, and Trump says it's an apt term, I see no reason for the media not to use it. Literally both sides agree it's the proper description of what happened.

I debated 20 far-far-far-right conservatives (racists? fascists?) on Jubilee's 'Surrounded.' Here are some of the highlights of them unable to answer my basic questions or rebut the simplest of points. Not sure whether to laugh or cry. Here's the full 'debate': www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S-W...

another question for #yyj people - where does one procure a baseball cap that either has no logo but is a fun colour or has a logo that is not sports related?

there was a missing child in my community (found safe, thankfully) whose pronouns were they/them and people were... like someone wanted to know the sex on their birth certificate because should they look for breasts no you should never look for a kid's breasts wtf is wrong with transphobes

It's the TYPE of oil.

#yyj folks, I need your help. I am experiencing a powerful craving for Devonshire cream and I've no idea where I should go to satisfy this. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated, especially if there's also a possibility of chocolate being involved.

If businesses in Victoria are concerned about people not visiting downtown, perhaps maybe they should focus on not advertising downtown as a police state. I mean I love the coffee from Saint Cecelia but I'll stick to home brew if that's what the streets are going to look like.

Eby "plans to spend $162 ­million to expand the ­Malahat ­highway through Goldstream Park, despite ­protests by First Nations... who recommend investing in frequent and affordable ­transit instead” @toddlitman.bsky.social www.timescolonist.com/opinion/comm... #bcpoli #yyj #Nanaimo #VancouverIsland

Few people know this because I just made it up, but the etymology of "MS hug" traces back to facehuggers in the original Alien movie.

Planned to go out to the end of the docks but I've had a lot of foot drop lately so I figured maybe not today because the water is cold and I'm not dressed for a swim. Nevertheless I'm here. And I'm glad to be here.

Would have been nice if Victoria got one of these instead of mall cops and parking cops and cop parties and new cars for cops

I just sneezed so hard that my cat looked at me with an expression of deep concern

The last concert I went to was Peaches and it is part of the reason I haven't been to another. MS fatigue is a thing and going out at night is a lot for me as I'm usually exhausted by 7:30. Is this concert going to involve costumes? Will someone be dressed as a vulva? No? Ok well nevermind then.

Oh shoot this is what I should be doing with the Harry Potter book my kid brought home from school years ago. Best use for it.

If you’re in #yyj and badly flooded, there are people on Reddit offering their help.