Willow
@willowsword.bsky.social
Physicist, mathematician, computer programmer, radiation protection professional, teacher, and school administrator so far. Mother. Wife. Canadian Gen X. Interested in nature and music. Concerned about climate change and social justice.
Apologize for being racist.
November 19, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Apologize for being racist.
He was happier later.
November 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
He was happier later.
November 19, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Every time I see a picture or mention of Bannon Trump, I think of the movie Looper and worry.
November 15, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Every time I see a picture or mention of Bannon Trump, I think of the movie Looper and worry.
I didnt drink until I was 38. My husband told me a story about him replacing his father's vodka with water over time. Thus saving this meme. Am I not going to heaven for saving the meme, cropping it, and posting it without credit?
![Indiana Jones replacing the golden idol with a bag of sand in two panels. The first panel has Jones labeled, "Me, as a teenager" and the idol, "My parents [sic] vodka". The second panel has the bag of sand labeled as water.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:dpxu7xbgu4hchhrrs2xgvunn/bafkreifcbbuaxf7ouk6vniysedc2pqk5ecrsxrsnn7tqwv5yyhxsbbkpt4@jpeg)
November 15, 2025 at 12:44 AM
I didnt drink until I was 38. My husband told me a story about him replacing his father's vodka with water over time. Thus saving this meme. Am I not going to heaven for saving the meme, cropping it, and posting it without credit?
Thank you. For now, they are on a vitamin and mineral regimen, but if it is not effective, I will ask about Reclast.
November 14, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Thank you. For now, they are on a vitamin and mineral regimen, but if it is not effective, I will ask about Reclast.
And apologies for the incorrect punctuation.
November 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
And apologies for the incorrect punctuation.
I have just been shown this post in my feed for some reason. Sorry to be bold, but I have a 25-year-old child with osteoporosis. What type of infusion did you have. I tried checking your feed, but could not find the info. Apologies as I am a bit under the weather and my scrolling stamina is low.
November 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I have just been shown this post in my feed for some reason. Sorry to be bold, but I have a 25-year-old child with osteoporosis. What type of infusion did you have. I tried checking your feed, but could not find the info. Apologies as I am a bit under the weather and my scrolling stamina is low.
Makes me think of this Simpson's clip: youtu.be/zGEiK9StSfQ?...
The Simpsons - He's Got A Board With A Nail In It
YouTube video by AreaEightyNine
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November 14, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Makes me think of this Simpson's clip: youtu.be/zGEiK9StSfQ?...
What about those with passive income who let others manage that money? Where do they fit in this statement?
November 12, 2025 at 10:16 PM
What about those with passive income who let others manage that money? Where do they fit in this statement?
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I decided to spend this remembrance day educating myself about the sacrifices we're supposed to be remembering.
I now live on the atlantic coast of France, so decided to learn something about of the second world war here.
As a result, I've been down the most amazing rabbit hole of discovery...
I now live on the atlantic coast of France, so decided to learn something about of the second world war here.
As a result, I've been down the most amazing rabbit hole of discovery...
November 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM
I decided to spend this remembrance day educating myself about the sacrifices we're supposed to be remembering.
I now live on the atlantic coast of France, so decided to learn something about of the second world war here.
As a result, I've been down the most amazing rabbit hole of discovery...
I now live on the atlantic coast of France, so decided to learn something about of the second world war here.
As a result, I've been down the most amazing rabbit hole of discovery...
Here's a PEI sunset for you!
November 6, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Here's a PEI sunset for you!
A guy came up and asked if he was a terrier. I said yes. He was so stoked. He said he know because of the Kids in the Hall. For those not familiar, enjoy: youtu.be/j5bIW882OR8?....
Kids in the Hall - Terriers
YouTube video by Your Bestie Depressedy
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 10:05 PM
A guy came up and asked if he was a terrier. I said yes. He was so stoked. He said he know because of the Kids in the Hall. For those not familiar, enjoy: youtu.be/j5bIW882OR8?....
They are. He has been gone for a couple of years now, and we have a small standard poodle, but we still talk fondly of him on the regular. Terriers have such personality. One time when driving with him from Ontario to PEI (Canada), we were stopped getting gas.
November 6, 2025 at 10:05 PM
They are. He has been gone for a couple of years now, and we have a small standard poodle, but we still talk fondly of him on the regular. Terriers have such personality. One time when driving with him from Ontario to PEI (Canada), we were stopped getting gas.
He looks like our cairn terrier / miniature schnauzer mix, who is no longer with us.
November 6, 2025 at 9:32 PM
He looks like our cairn terrier / miniature schnauzer mix, who is no longer with us.
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Chatbots — LLMs — do not know facts and are not designed to be able to accurately answer factual questions. They are designed to find and mimic patterns of words, probabilistically. When they’re “right” it’s because correct things are often written down, so those patterns are frequent. That’s all.
June 19, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Chatbots — LLMs — do not know facts and are not designed to be able to accurately answer factual questions. They are designed to find and mimic patterns of words, probabilistically. When they’re “right” it’s because correct things are often written down, so those patterns are frequent. That’s all.
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Islanders still waiting for fix to stop 'forever chemicals' from contaminating their drinking water
High levels of chemicals known as PFAS detected in wells in Hazelbrook and Slemon Park #cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
High levels of chemicals known as PFAS detected in wells in Hazelbrook and Slemon Park #cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Some Islanders still waiting for fix to stop 'forever chemicals' from contaminating their drinking water | CBC News
Some Islanders are growing concerned about chemicals called PFAS in their drinking water and say the province hasn’t given them answers about when things might get better.
www.cbc.ca
November 2, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Islanders still waiting for fix to stop 'forever chemicals' from contaminating their drinking water
High levels of chemicals known as PFAS detected in wells in Hazelbrook and Slemon Park #cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
High levels of chemicals known as PFAS detected in wells in Hazelbrook and Slemon Park #cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
I would think of the energy consumption and intellectual property theft and stop watching it. But I would also be horribly, horribly surprised.
October 31, 2025 at 11:37 PM
I would think of the energy consumption and intellectual property theft and stop watching it. But I would also be horribly, horribly surprised.
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If you are a Canadian scientist 🧪 alarmed by the unfair targeting of academics working on research related to EDI in the US ➡️
Turn your attention to our own House of Commons' Standing Committee on Science and Research and consider signing this open letter:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Turn your attention to our own House of Commons' Standing Committee on Science and Research and consider signing this open letter:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Open Letter to Protect Tri-Council EDI Data
Why do we need urgent action to protect our data?
The mandate of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research is to review and report on topics relating to science and research in ...
docs.google.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:41 PM
If you are a Canadian scientist 🧪 alarmed by the unfair targeting of academics working on research related to EDI in the US ➡️
Turn your attention to our own House of Commons' Standing Committee on Science and Research and consider signing this open letter:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Turn your attention to our own House of Commons' Standing Committee on Science and Research and consider signing this open letter:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Aerial of the damage hurricane Melissa did to Jamaica.
October 30, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Aerial of the damage hurricane Melissa did to Jamaica.
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Here's a link to a page for #jamaica #melissa relief support. There are already scam sites being set up so, for now, this is one of the legit ones set up by the government of Jamaica. Haven't heard anything from the Canadian government yet.
supportjamaica.gov.jm?fbclid=IwZnR...
supportjamaica.gov.jm?fbclid=IwZnR...
Support Jamaica
supportjamaica.gov.jm
October 28, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Here's a link to a page for #jamaica #melissa relief support. There are already scam sites being set up so, for now, this is one of the legit ones set up by the government of Jamaica. Haven't heard anything from the Canadian government yet.
supportjamaica.gov.jm?fbclid=IwZnR...
supportjamaica.gov.jm?fbclid=IwZnR...
I was assuming she asked how long you worked there because she did not recognize you, and so immediately thought you hide in the basement. I now recognize she may have asked because the photo on your security pass was old or your ID wore out. Or some other mundane reason. But I post the gif anyhow.
a man with long black hair wearing a black cape
Alt: Gif of Richmond Avenal (ITCrowd) encountering sunlight.
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October 27, 2025 at 9:12 PM
I was assuming she asked how long you worked there because she did not recognize you, and so immediately thought you hide in the basement. I now recognize she may have asked because the photo on your security pass was old or your ID wore out. Or some other mundane reason. But I post the gif anyhow.
More people need to know about the IDU and Stephen Harper's association with it. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interna...
International Democracy Union - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
October 22, 2025 at 6:49 PM
More people need to know about the IDU and Stephen Harper's association with it. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interna...