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Monica of Winnipeg @monicaywg.bsky.social · 1h

Holy hell man. How about “Preparing for Protest? Don’t forget your N95!
1. Defence against teargas / pepper spray
2. Defence against party-ruining respiratory viruses
3. Protection of your identity
4. Protection against the cold / wind
5. And (for some), a chance to virtue signal! Win-win!”

Bsky post that says “Anyone protesting should be masked to protect themselves and others. 60% of those with covid are spreading it before they notice symptoms or are asymptomatic so if you're fighting fascism you shouldn't be practicing eugenics by spreading illness.”Identity of poster blocked out.

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Monica of Winnipeg @monicaywg.bsky.social · 2h

Not the worst thing if prepared properly but when not prepared properly… 🤮

Monica of Winnipeg @monicaywg.bsky.social · 10h

It took a lot of “DNF’s”, but The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (book) and Mary by Nat Cassidy (audiobook) have finally coaxed my school-addled brain back into reading.

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Monica of Winnipeg @monicaywg.bsky.social · 10h

Introduce yourself using only one food you refuse to eat, one movie you’ll never watch again, and one song you can’t stand.

Tripe (tried it, hated it)
A History of Violence (tried it, hated it)
Pachelbel’s Canon (hate is a strong word, I just find it cloying and overused)

🇨🇦 Christine 🇨🇦 @grubsweatcheers.bsky.social · 12h

Introduce yourself using only one food you refuse to eat, one movie you’ll never watch again, and one song you can’t stand.

Liver
Eyes Wide Shut
Every and any song by Rush

🇨🇦FerFer 🇨🇦 @jennarndt.bsky.social · 14h

Introduce yourself using only one food you refuse to eat, one movie you’ll never watch again, and one song you can’t stand.

Parsnips
Eat, Pray, Love
Old Time Rock & Roll

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Monica of Winnipeg @monicaywg.bsky.social · 23h

#Saskatchewan you so pretty

Tall spruce trees covered in heavy snow standing in a snow-covered back yard.

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Monica of Winnipeg @monicaywg.bsky.social · 1d

Derek is delicious.

Ghostin this Hell @hoovybaby.bsky.social · 1d

no quarter given lmao

Matt Stoller & @matthewstoller • 2h
UPS had seven months of warning about the de minimis change, but is still taking packages w/o getting required customs info & is making tariff charge errors.
Nice use of passive voice though!

derek guy
@dieworkwear • 2h
i apologize using a passive voice. i was not born in london to a wealthy bank executive, sent to an exclusive private prep school in new hampshire, and then studied at harvard before larping as a champion of the people. you have to work with my low upbringing.

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Monica of Winnipeg @monicaywg.bsky.social · 2d

This has happened to me but I was able to contact them and they restored the purchase. I hope you get a refund at the very least!

Monica of Winnipeg @monicaywg.bsky.social · 2d

Yup. The grifter and his grifting offspring continue to grift.

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RIP TikTok 🪦

Barron Trump tipped for top TikTok job

US president’s 19-year-old son could be appointed to the app’s board

go.stonking.com

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Monica of Winnipeg @monicaywg.bsky.social · 2d

Back in my home province for TG, click for SK in all its glory 🥰

A golden sunset panoramic view of a coulee near Duck Mountain, SK.

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Monica of Winnipeg @monicaywg.bsky.social · 2d

I was just thinking of Diane Keaton’s scenes in that! Like when she really loses it.

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Monica of Winnipeg @monicaywg.bsky.social · 2d

🙁

Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 2d

Terribly sad news about one of the greats. Diane Keaton has died at 79.
people.com/diane-keaton...

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79. Keaton was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'

people.com

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Monica of Winnipeg @monicaywg.bsky.social · 2d

Omg I just fell so hard for an AI TikTok. This is gonna be bad-bad-BAD, people.

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Monica of Winnipeg @monicaywg.bsky.social · 2d

You always post good stuff.

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Monica of Winnipeg @monicaywg.bsky.social · 2d

Some random upset lady will call the hotline about “the illegals” and ICE will South Korea them. Or try to. I mean, presumably the base will be full of armed Saudi military so… 🤷🏼‍♀️

Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 3d

NEWS: "Donald Trump is a pedophile who routinely raped young girls."

MAGA: "So boring."

NEWS: "Donald Trump is allowing Qatar to build an air force base in Idaho.”

MAGA: “This is IMMORAL! What an outrage!!! I will not stand for this wicked behavior!!!”

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Monica of Winnipeg @monicaywg.bsky.social · 3d

Maybe this is the point of everything he’s doing .

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 3d

Imagine that

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Monica of Winnipeg @monicaywg.bsky.social · 3d

Unsolicited stick pic.

Picture of a solitary wooden stick on a white background.

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Monica of Winnipeg @monicaywg.bsky.social · 3d

BUT LOOK AT THE BOOPABLE SNOOT JUST LOOK 😍

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Monica of Winnipeg @monicaywg.bsky.social · 3d

Did not mean to imply the help desk has Friday vibes, just that it’s well known around here that Fridays are our chaos day. Things go wrong. So many tech things went kablooey this week.

Monica of Winnipeg @monicaywg.bsky.social · 3d

That is so lovely.

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Monica of Winnipeg @monicaywg.bsky.social · 3d

😂

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 4d

BREAKING: For her work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela, María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize.

María Corina Machado of Venezuela wins the Nobel Peace Prize

Opposition activist María Corina Machado of Venezuela has won the Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel committee praised her as a key figure in unifying Venezuela's political opposition.

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Monica of Winnipeg @monicaywg.bsky.social · 4d

1,000 people. ONE THOUSAND people. Leave that mountain alone already!

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 4d

Non-stop snow, instant noodles and yaks: tales of being trapped on Everest

More than 1,000 people were stuck in mountain hiking areas for days, sparking extensive rescue efforts by local authorities and villagers

www.theguardian.com

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Monica of Winnipeg @monicaywg.bsky.social · 4d

I have faith.

Allison Boggs Marion 🇨🇦 @coffeeandabagel.bsky.social · 4d

Friday, October 10 is the announcement of the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
Norway, please do the right thing and award it to someone deserving of it.
And, if the unstable fascist does not receive it, he’ll throw a man-baby fit. Lock up the ketchup.

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Monica of Winnipeg @monicaywg.bsky.social · 4d

This season of The Celebrity Traitors (UK) is an absolute delight. Such a lovely escape. Stephen Fry! Celia Imrie! Alan Carr!😍😍😍

Monica of Winnipeg @monicaywg.bsky.social · 4d

😳😳😳

Jenny Cohn @jennycohn.bsky.social · 4d

“Abortion providers say Missouri’s attorney general is trying to get patient records” 10/7/25 … 1/ apnews.com/article/abor...

Abortion providers say Missouri's attorney general is trying to get patient records

Planned Parenthood officials say in court filings that Missouri's Republican attorney general is trying to get the medical records of patients who’ve had abortions.

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