Tom, I haven't managed to actually read this piece as yet, but I'm reminded of this that I'd sent to Greg a few months ago...

I'll be pouring a glass of Prosecco tonight in order to sit with your words. Wine goes well with gratitude.

Silence often speaks volumes if we're truly listening.

Are you okay, Tom?

I checked your feed after learning of Greg's accident, re-checking as you remained quiet. Hesitated at bothering you. I knew the impact was personal and ran deep with you.

I'm assuming you're sitting in gratitude, as many of us are in this moment. Thank you, Tom, for sharing.

The day I post this I find out a great friend of mine has been in a bad car accident @oneveteransoath.substack.com

Please ask;

Are You Ok?

Tuesday morning update:

“Thank you for all of the prayers and love.”

So very grateful to see you back, Greg. 💗

Ever the protective warrior that you are, you're clearly still needed here. And loved.

Prayers for a full and speedy recovery🙏

Greg's protective instincts are a force that drive his kindness and concern for others daily. May he feel the energy of our prayers, that they reach him, lift him, and serve his spirit's highest good💙

Let's spread seeds of kindness today in his honor. Let's draw on the strength that he models.

PLEASE RP THIS IN SUPPORT OF GREG (BIG DOG) @oneveteransoath.substack.com WHO IS IN A MEDICALLY INDUCED COMA TODAY.

GREG SERVED HIS COUNTRY, AND HE WAS CRITICALLY INJURED IN A VEHICULAR ACCIDENT TODAY, DURING WHICH HIS INSTINCTS WERE TO PROTECT OTHERS IN THE VEHICLE.

THIS SONG IS FOR GREG. 👊🫶💙

From a friend of Greg’s:

Bad accident yesterday. He’s in a medically induced coma due to brain swelling. He turned his truck into one that crossed the center line to protect me. Don’t have his phone so no calls, email or text just here when I can. No other info yet. Need lots of prayers. 🙏

I'm so very sorry to hear this. Sending prayers🙏

Please keep us updated. Sending prayers for strength for you too.🙏

Same.

And I somehow think Diane would have loved that.

RIP, dear Diane💗

NOBEL rewards democracy over authoritarianism

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That Frog Man face-off is going to be the iconic photo of the rebellion, like the Tank Man in Tiananmen Square, or the Napalm Girl in Vietnam.

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

Agreed, J.
I've read that as flights to US are being reduced/ reassigned to other tourist destinations (as US travel by Canadians declines), the US will pull some of the pre-clearance personnel out of Canadian Airports.
But this? At a time when Canadian sovereignty has been threatened? Hard NO.

My statement on Middle East peace

HERE WE GO!
youtu.be/9k7OUowPPMQ

Congrats Tod, Jocelyn, and the many contributors to this inspiring video!

I just want to live life, love myself and others. Grow in faith and community. Everyone belongs.

Hi Diana!
Just go to the three lines (More) at bottom left of substack page, go to settings, then scroll down to notifications and start turning them off. You'll have to manually check for new posts on substack, or set notis up for Tom here on Bluesky to get to his or Che's writings.

"Without new visions we don't know what to build, only what to knock down."

Don't tell me that fascism means it's not the time to talk about universal basic income and healthcare. We absolutely need a vision of what to fight for instead of just what we're fighting against. Paint the picture.

I seem to remember from video one of the big/small contest that Jocelyn hails from Moose Jaw. (near Penzance, yes?)

Perhaps it was Jocelyn that conceptualized the video?

Now trying to decipher the connection...

There IS a Penzance in Saskatchewan. Held village status prior to 2008... Must need medical recruits?

Lol, still scratching my head here!