This clip is amazing in how Michigan Democrat candidate, Abdul El Sayed, uses logic, facts and Socratic questioning to totally dismantle a racist accusation by a right-wing Christian nationalist and turn it back on the questioner. So well done. Has echoes of early Obama (and not just the speech pattern!)
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Throwback Thursday – #tbt – Read Together Regina (April 2013)
I have a lot of “favourite” RPL programs and services but the Read Together Regina program where every baby born in Regina receives a book bag, a couple book boards, information about the importance of reading and library programs as well as a coupon to be redeemed for an in-branch gift when brought in to […]
Secular Sunday – Young Indigenous Women Explain The First Thanksgiving
These are Americans but relevant to Canada…
Throwback Thursday – #tbt – Jeff Barber Announces Retirement After 21 Years as RPL CEO (And Some Ruminations on Diverging Career Paths)
[I’ve been thinking about this post since Jeff announced his retirement, plugging away at this post for a few weeks since his replacement was named and his final day set. But with Jeff’s last day being tomorrow, I figured I better finish it off tonight!] Long-time RPL Library Director & CEO, Jeff Barber, announced his […]
Music Monday – “Starting is easy I have found/In planting a seed, you touch the ground/But planting the seed doesn’t make it grow.”
Sad news about the passing of Canadian rocker, Sass Jordan. Back when I was a teen working in a gas station, the radio station the station’s radio was tuned to played set playlists that repeated on weekend evenings (likely to save on staff costs – fear of automation isn’t new!) I started to notice that […]
Secular Sunday – Serious Brain Injury And Sounding Batshit Crazy But Since It’s Jesus, It Gets You On The News
This is the funniest shit I've ever seen, watched or listened to. Ever. 53 years. I can't stop laughing. https://t.co/dyw9aMVw0W — Dean Blundell?? (@ItsDeanBlundell) October 5, 2026
Saturday Snap – Sasha Wins An Award
I’m sure every parent has times when they feel like they’re terrible parents – not doing the rights things, not sure if the lessons are reaching them. Letting them have too much screen time or not eat their vegetables or whatever – worries big and small. But every once in awhile, you get a signal […]
The Most Racist Field Trip Ever/The Worst Booze Cruise Ever
I can’t remember if I’ve posted these before but I love these videos of people telling absolutely hilarious stories that can’t help but make you laugh too! @califinest82 This is Hilarious… #School #FieldTripStory #Hilarious #StoryTelling #Fyp ? original sound – Califinest82
Friday Fun Link – Vive Le Canada #Elbows Up
Dear Canada, I felt compelled to make something. To stick up for, and to honour. To show our strength, beauty, genius, empathy, light & heart. It's made with deep gratitude for the people and places of this beautiful land. Vive le Canada ??????? https://t.co/UNXJ0UusP1 — Tim Thompson (@b0undless) March 12, 2025
Mark Carney Has Completely Owned Trump At Every Step (Even After Telling Him Exactly What He Was Going To Do)
I think some people need to rewatch Carney's speech in Davos. Carney has completely owned Trump at every turn. He even explained to the world how he was going to do it. pic.twitter.com/htAh8TDysX — Roddy ?? (@RodKahx) August 25, 2026