Allison
@allison-1.bsky.social
🇨🇦🇬🇧Retired lawyer, business owner, mum, wife. Reader, gardener, sewer, walker, traveler, dancer, bagpiper. Always more to learn. Love my 15 minute city and grateful to be resident on the traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən people.
Why is there some US sheriff(?) pictured in the thumbnail here @theguardian.com ?
May 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Why is there some US sheriff(?) pictured in the thumbnail here @theguardian.com ?
Finally! Took too long to right the ship on this!
May 12, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Finally! Took too long to right the ship on this!
Like just about everything else, presumably we are going to have to start aligning ourselves with the Europeans and other allies? They generally have more robust safety standards and progressive policies than the US anyways, so that's probably good.
April 30, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Like just about everything else, presumably we are going to have to start aligning ourselves with the Europeans and other allies? They generally have more robust safety standards and progressive policies than the US anyways, so that's probably good.
40 minutes. Was there at 9 am. Line about 3x as long when I left.
April 18, 2025 at 7:56 PM
40 minutes. Was there at 9 am. Line about 3x as long when I left.
I was at my polling station at 9 am on the dot, and about 30 people were ahead of me. Took 40 minutes to get through. Lineup was 3x as long by the time I left.
April 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I was at my polling station at 9 am on the dot, and about 30 people were ahead of me. Took 40 minutes to get through. Lineup was 3x as long by the time I left.
Shocked, not shocked. Vote appropriately!
April 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Shocked, not shocked. Vote appropriately!
Well, I predicted 8 years ago that the USA was headed for civil war. Sadly, I'd still be prepared to put money on it.
April 14, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Well, I predicted 8 years ago that the USA was headed for civil war. Sadly, I'd still be prepared to put money on it.
Yes, but it would be nice to have one. Less complicated when I get to the polling place.
April 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Yes, but it would be nice to have one. Less complicated when I get to the polling place.
Has this been shared more widely, and not just on social media? Seems like info North Island voters (and beyond) would like to know!
April 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Has this been shared more widely, and not just on social media? Seems like info North Island voters (and beyond) would like to know!
To the US specifically . . .
April 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
To the US specifically . . .
"May even be" desirable to restore America's standing with trade partners? I can think of at least 3 VERY important trade partners for whom there is no doubt.
April 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM
"May even be" desirable to restore America's standing with trade partners? I can think of at least 3 VERY important trade partners for whom there is no doubt.
Still don't have our cards! Hopefully Monday. Need to vote early.
April 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Still don't have our cards! Hopefully Monday. Need to vote early.
I wonder what that page is up to now? I forgot about this!
April 11, 2025 at 11:55 PM
I wonder what that page is up to now? I forgot about this!
Another Canadian to be proud of - @deadder.bsky.social - so sharp, such talent. 👍
April 6, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Another Canadian to be proud of - @deadder.bsky.social - so sharp, such talent. 👍
Good for you! It can be done, through a combination of good fortune (as you acknowlege) and discipline, and yes, you should celebrate.
April 5, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Good for you! It can be done, through a combination of good fortune (as you acknowlege) and discipline, and yes, you should celebrate.