Melissa (she/her)
@melibee44.bsky.social
Fat lady + cat lady. I talk about mental health and have OCD, ADHD, and Bipolar. Be prepared for some Alberta (🇨🇦) politics. Opinions my own & so on. 🍉🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 Amiskwaciwâskahikan #GoOilers!
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Friends, if you must assign a diagnosis to Trump and Musk (I don't recommend it), may I suggest calling them megalomaniacs? It's an outdated term in psychology, so you won't be stigmatizing entire groups of people at least. It's also probably closer to accurate than the armchair diagnoses I see.
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TEAM JACOBS
TEAM CANADA 🇨🇦
TEAM CANADA 🇨🇦
November 30, 2025 at 2:08 AM
TEAM JACOBS
TEAM CANADA 🇨🇦
TEAM CANADA 🇨🇦
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48 hours left. That's it for my mini-biz until after Christmas!
Get your orders in now, and they will go out on Tues, Dec 2nd. As I’ve lost my US customers, I hope Canadians can show their support! Gift cards available too. :)
More than just earrings at:
Loxythemaker.com
Get your orders in now, and they will go out on Tues, Dec 2nd. As I’ve lost my US customers, I hope Canadians can show their support! Gift cards available too. :)
More than just earrings at:
Loxythemaker.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:20 PM
48 hours left. That's it for my mini-biz until after Christmas!
Get your orders in now, and they will go out on Tues, Dec 2nd. As I’ve lost my US customers, I hope Canadians can show their support! Gift cards available too. :)
More than just earrings at:
Loxythemaker.com
Get your orders in now, and they will go out on Tues, Dec 2nd. As I’ve lost my US customers, I hope Canadians can show their support! Gift cards available too. :)
More than just earrings at:
Loxythemaker.com
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You don't need to fit in when you know who you are.
November 30, 2025 at 12:58 AM
You don't need to fit in when you know who you are.
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When my daughter's Calgary Transit bus to school suddenly disappeared without explanation I wondered: am I losing my mind? (Maybe... but that's beside the point!) Turns out many Calgarians have been dealing with the same problem. #yyccc
Hey, where’s my bus?! Calgary Transit regularly cancels scheduled trips | The Sprawl
Riders on 33 routes affected by budget crunch.
www.sprawlcalgary.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:43 PM
When my daughter's Calgary Transit bus to school suddenly disappeared without explanation I wondered: am I losing my mind? (Maybe... but that's beside the point!) Turns out many Calgarians have been dealing with the same problem. #yyccc
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“The Globe identified more than 60 civil proceedings in which Mr. Mraiche or his companies were participants.”
SIXTY civil cases, a gambling addiction, and cozy ties with government.
Gumshoe Carrie Tait reports on a very sticky web, in which the UCP seems irrevocably ensnared.
SIXTY civil cases, a gambling addiction, and cozy ties with government.
Gumshoe Carrie Tait reports on a very sticky web, in which the UCP seems irrevocably ensnared.
On Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Sam Mraiche
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w/ @tomcardoso.bsky.social @markmackinnon.bsky.social @hoserlibrarian.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w/ @tomcardoso.bsky.social @markmackinnon.bsky.social @hoserlibrarian.bsky.social
Who is Sam Mraiche? Inside Alberta’s health care controversy
A Globe investigation into the provincial health agency’s dealings with a company whose contracts have come under scrutiny
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
“The Globe identified more than 60 civil proceedings in which Mr. Mraiche or his companies were participants.”
SIXTY civil cases, a gambling addiction, and cozy ties with government.
Gumshoe Carrie Tait reports on a very sticky web, in which the UCP seems irrevocably ensnared.
SIXTY civil cases, a gambling addiction, and cozy ties with government.
Gumshoe Carrie Tait reports on a very sticky web, in which the UCP seems irrevocably ensnared.
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The UCP membership just voted in support of banning third-trimester abortion, except when the mother's life is at risk.
November 29, 2025 at 11:43 PM
The UCP membership just voted in support of banning third-trimester abortion, except when the mother's life is at risk.
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Happy Cat Cafe Caturday from adoptable kitties, Sage and Silas! These cuties are so friendly, so curious, and so much fun! They are sparkly Ginger Gems and they are going to be amazing forever family members. Sage and Silas are 7 months old and they do well with other kitties, calm dogs, and
November 29, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Happy Cat Cafe Caturday from adoptable kitties, Sage and Silas! These cuties are so friendly, so curious, and so much fun! They are sparkly Ginger Gems and they are going to be amazing forever family members. Sage and Silas are 7 months old and they do well with other kitties, calm dogs, and
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I recommend supporting candidates you believe in and helping them prepare for the next election. We need to ensure the UCP never forms government again.
November 30, 2025 at 12:53 AM
I recommend supporting candidates you believe in and helping them prepare for the next election. We need to ensure the UCP never forms government again.
Corruption is bad and all that, but this is a super weird way to put your hand on someone's shoulder. 🤨
November 30, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Corruption is bad and all that, but this is a super weird way to put your hand on someone's shoulder. 🤨
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Jason Kenney ultimately got toppled by his own party's base because he took some tepid steps, belatedly, on COVID-19.
Based on the crowd reaction at the UCP convention this weekend, Danielle Smith might get turfed because she tried to co-operate, however reluctantly, with Ottawa.
Based on the crowd reaction at the UCP convention this weekend, Danielle Smith might get turfed because she tried to co-operate, however reluctantly, with Ottawa.
a close up of a snow leopard with a national geographic logo behind it
ALT: a close up of a snow leopard with a national geographic logo behind it
media.tenor.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Jason Kenney ultimately got toppled by his own party's base because he took some tepid steps, belatedly, on COVID-19.
Based on the crowd reaction at the UCP convention this weekend, Danielle Smith might get turfed because she tried to co-operate, however reluctantly, with Ottawa.
Based on the crowd reaction at the UCP convention this weekend, Danielle Smith might get turfed because she tried to co-operate, however reluctantly, with Ottawa.
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Brilliant.
For those saying « it won’t happen here », read this.
For those saying « it won’t happen here », read this.
Canada, abortion rights are under attack. The forced birthers are using the same strategies that worked in the U.S. open.substack.com/pub/vajenda/...
Abortion Rights in Canada are Under Attack
Forced-birth groups are testing their strategy
open.substack.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Brilliant.
For those saying « it won’t happen here », read this.
For those saying « it won’t happen here », read this.
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As I try and help some families this holiday season. Consider a one time donation. Check my pinned post. This is my busy season unfortunately.
November 29, 2025 at 7:37 PM
As I try and help some families this holiday season. Consider a one time donation. Check my pinned post. This is my busy season unfortunately.
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As City Council debates budget and a potential 6.4% property tax increase, comments sections are FULL of misinformation from people who have absolutely no idea how property taxes work
So, I guess I'm spending my saturday making videos about tax policy
youtube.com/watch?v=NjYc...
So, I guess I'm spending my saturday making videos about tax policy
youtube.com/watch?v=NjYc...
How property taxes ACTUALLY work
YouTube video by Troy Pavlek
youtube.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:55 PM
As City Council debates budget and a potential 6.4% property tax increase, comments sections are FULL of misinformation from people who have absolutely no idea how property taxes work
So, I guess I'm spending my saturday making videos about tax policy
youtube.com/watch?v=NjYc...
So, I guess I'm spending my saturday making videos about tax policy
youtube.com/watch?v=NjYc...
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This is a FANTASTIC explainer of how property taxes work.
As City Council debates budget and a potential 6.4% property tax increase, comments sections are FULL of misinformation from people who have absolutely no idea how property taxes work
So, I guess I'm spending my saturday making videos about tax policy
youtube.com/watch?v=NjYc...
So, I guess I'm spending my saturday making videos about tax policy
youtube.com/watch?v=NjYc...
How property taxes ACTUALLY work
YouTube video by Troy Pavlek
youtube.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:46 PM
This is a FANTASTIC explainer of how property taxes work.
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The corruption is staggering 🤯. They've been stuffing their coffers with taxpayer dollars for years, and are pushing for long-term contracts to hang on to the grift as long as possible 🤬.
#ableg
#ableg
On Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Sam Mraiche
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w/ @tomcardoso.bsky.social @markmackinnon.bsky.social @hoserlibrarian.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w/ @tomcardoso.bsky.social @markmackinnon.bsky.social @hoserlibrarian.bsky.social
Who is Sam Mraiche? Inside Alberta’s health care controversy
A Globe investigation into the provincial health agency’s dealings with a company whose contracts have come under scrutiny
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The corruption is staggering 🤯. They've been stuffing their coffers with taxpayer dollars for years, and are pushing for long-term contracts to hang on to the grift as long as possible 🤬.
#ableg
#ableg
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Bucket list check ✔️
We're at @AudreysBooks with the out of this world @Cmdr_Hadfield
#BuyCanadian #yeg #booksky
We're at @AudreysBooks with the out of this world @Cmdr_Hadfield
#BuyCanadian #yeg #booksky
November 29, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Bucket list check ✔️
We're at @AudreysBooks with the out of this world @Cmdr_Hadfield
#BuyCanadian #yeg #booksky
We're at @AudreysBooks with the out of this world @Cmdr_Hadfield
#BuyCanadian #yeg #booksky
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Drop by @audreysbooksyeg.bsky.social and say "Hi!" We're doing a book signing for Quail's Tale, Book 3 in the Maddy Whitman Mystery Series until 2:30 pm today. #yeg #booksky
November 29, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Drop by @audreysbooksyeg.bsky.social and say "Hi!" We're doing a book signing for Quail's Tale, Book 3 in the Maddy Whitman Mystery Series until 2:30 pm today. #yeg #booksky
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Looks like Dani fed them after midnight and now they’re coming for her.
November 29, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Looks like Dani fed them after midnight and now they’re coming for her.
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-16 and bike commuting is keen.
(New cold ride record again)
#yegbike Trail report. 91st from 23ave to Argyll only bare patches are in front of commercial, city parts show covered (but not icy)
(New cold ride record again)
#yegbike Trail report. 91st from 23ave to Argyll only bare patches are in front of commercial, city parts show covered (but not icy)
November 29, 2025 at 6:55 PM
-16 and bike commuting is keen.
(New cold ride record again)
#yegbike Trail report. 91st from 23ave to Argyll only bare patches are in front of commercial, city parts show covered (but not icy)
(New cold ride record again)
#yegbike Trail report. 91st from 23ave to Argyll only bare patches are in front of commercial, city parts show covered (but not icy)
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Shockingly, there is more to the scandal than previously known.
More of Tate’s fantastic reporting on Berta Nostra, the UCP crime family.
More of Tate’s fantastic reporting on Berta Nostra, the UCP crime family.
Hey, did you guys know my DMs are open? Truth.
I am also on Signal, WhatsApp and not opposed to communicating telephonically.
Come say hi! #ableg #abpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
I am also on Signal, WhatsApp and not opposed to communicating telephonically.
Come say hi! #ableg #abpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Who is Sam Mraiche? Inside Alberta’s health care controversy
A Globe investigation into the provincial health agency’s dealings with a company whose contracts have come under scrutiny
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Shockingly, there is more to the scandal than previously known.
More of Tate’s fantastic reporting on Berta Nostra, the UCP crime family.
More of Tate’s fantastic reporting on Berta Nostra, the UCP crime family.
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Remember folks! If you buy an indie author's book today, they get to eat the end of January!
"Jen, what's Run With the Hunted?"
Run With the Hunted is my ongoing, female-led, cyberpunk heist novella series! there are three narrators, many crimes, and it's a good time all around (if you are not the one being crimed)
it is on REVERSE SALE right now on itch! itch.io/s/168375/run...
Run With the Hunted is my ongoing, female-led, cyberpunk heist novella series! there are three narrators, many crimes, and it's a good time all around (if you are not the one being crimed)
it is on REVERSE SALE right now on itch! itch.io/s/168375/run...
November 29, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Remember folks! If you buy an indie author's book today, they get to eat the end of January!
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Incredible investigative journalism by @carrietait.bsky.social et al.
Political interference, corruption, enshitification, conflicts of interest, bankruptcy, gambling debts, court records, legal actions, queue jumping, hockey games, children's liquid analgesics, hoarding, men named Sam & more.
Political interference, corruption, enshitification, conflicts of interest, bankruptcy, gambling debts, court records, legal actions, queue jumping, hockey games, children's liquid analgesics, hoarding, men named Sam & more.
November 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Incredible investigative journalism by @carrietait.bsky.social et al.
Political interference, corruption, enshitification, conflicts of interest, bankruptcy, gambling debts, court records, legal actions, queue jumping, hockey games, children's liquid analgesics, hoarding, men named Sam & more.
Political interference, corruption, enshitification, conflicts of interest, bankruptcy, gambling debts, court records, legal actions, queue jumping, hockey games, children's liquid analgesics, hoarding, men named Sam & more.
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Some people hide their quirks - I take mine for a drive.
November 29, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Some people hide their quirks - I take mine for a drive.
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Happy Cat Cafe Caturday from adoptable kitty, Finnegan! Our Finnegan is full
of sunshiny smiles and positive spirits, he loves to sit together for pets, and he is going to be a sweetheart of a forever family member! He is 8 months old and he must be adopted with one of his similarly aged SAFE Team
of sunshiny smiles and positive spirits, he loves to sit together for pets, and he is going to be a sweetheart of a forever family member! He is 8 months old and he must be adopted with one of his similarly aged SAFE Team
November 29, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Happy Cat Cafe Caturday from adoptable kitty, Finnegan! Our Finnegan is full
of sunshiny smiles and positive spirits, he loves to sit together for pets, and he is going to be a sweetheart of a forever family member! He is 8 months old and he must be adopted with one of his similarly aged SAFE Team
of sunshiny smiles and positive spirits, he loves to sit together for pets, and he is going to be a sweetheart of a forever family member! He is 8 months old and he must be adopted with one of his similarly aged SAFE Team
