Darcy Casselman
@flyingsquirrel.ca
I'm mostly over at @flyingsquirrel.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy. You can always find (reasonably) up-to-date socials on http://darcycasselman.com
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New ornament for the tree
December 26, 2025 at 2:12 AM
New ornament for the tree
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Sir Terry Pratchett is best understood as one of the most interesting, deeply ethical practical (I would say Pragmatist but I cede to actual experts) philosophers of the late 20th Century who just happened to work in deconstructed fantasy literature as his medium.
Discworld QOTD, from Hogfather
December 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Sir Terry Pratchett is best understood as one of the most interesting, deeply ethical practical (I would say Pragmatist but I cede to actual experts) philosophers of the late 20th Century who just happened to work in deconstructed fantasy literature as his medium.
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my festive spirit amidst our grimly stupid reality (2025)
December 23, 2025 at 9:34 PM
my festive spirit amidst our grimly stupid reality (2025)
I'm torn between Danger Bay and The Littlest Hobo.
What TV show has the best theme song of all time?
December 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I'm torn between Danger Bay and The Littlest Hobo.
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"Happy holidays" ❌
"Merry Christmas" ❌
"Qapla'!" ✅
"Merry Christmas" ❌
"Qapla'!" ✅
December 24, 2025 at 7:02 AM
"Happy holidays" ❌
"Merry Christmas" ❌
"Qapla'!" ✅
"Merry Christmas" ❌
"Qapla'!" ✅
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Good note, Judy
Before introducing the beloved classic “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” to the world, Judy Garland urged composer Hugh Martin to write a more lighthearted second line than “It may be your last.”
He landed on “Let your heart be light” instead, and the rest is holiday history.
He landed on “Let your heart be light” instead, and the rest is holiday history.
December 24, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Good note, Judy
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Every year, I make an alternative, eclectic holiday mix while my husband sighs.
Here is this year's, for your enjoyment.
music.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Here is this year's, for your enjoyment.
music.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
putting the X back into Xmas
Listen to putting the X back into Xmas on YouTube Music - a dedicated music app with official songs, music videos, remixes, covers, and more.
music.youtube.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Every year, I make an alternative, eclectic holiday mix while my husband sighs.
Here is this year's, for your enjoyment.
music.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Here is this year's, for your enjoyment.
music.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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Every keeps saying "AI image generation has gotten so much better" but these images I generated back in 2021 look better and more interesting than any AI art I've seen all year
December 24, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Every keeps saying "AI image generation has gotten so much better" but these images I generated back in 2021 look better and more interesting than any AI art I've seen all year
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via The New Yorker, Ellis Rosen cartoon
December 23, 2025 at 5:31 AM
via The New Yorker, Ellis Rosen cartoon
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We have a winner in Albania 🇦🇱
And Albania has its song for Vienna 2026 🏆
'Nân' by Alis will represent his country at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in May 🥳
www.eurovision.com/stories/alis...
And Albania has its song for Vienna 2026 🏆
'Nân' by Alis will represent his country at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in May 🥳
www.eurovision.com/stories/alis...
Alis will represent Albania at Vienna 2026
Alis will represent Albania at Vienna 2026
www.eurovision.com
December 20, 2025 at 11:54 PM
We have a winner in Albania 🇦🇱
And Albania has its song for Vienna 2026 🏆
'Nân' by Alis will represent his country at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in May 🥳
www.eurovision.com/stories/alis...
And Albania has its song for Vienna 2026 🏆
'Nân' by Alis will represent his country at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in May 🥳
www.eurovision.com/stories/alis...
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When could Waterloo Region’s new hospital open?
When could Waterloo Region’s new hospital open?
The first patient could be welcomed into Waterloo Region’s newest hospital within a decade.
bit.ly
December 20, 2025 at 1:01 AM
When could Waterloo Region’s new hospital open?
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Ah, riding a competently built and operated light rail transit system.
December 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Ah, riding a competently built and operated light rail transit system.
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This is a gross generalization. For one thing, you’re not gonna get shot, you’re gonna get stabbed. (Alpha Flight #79, 1989)
December 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
This is a gross generalization. For one thing, you’re not gonna get shot, you’re gonna get stabbed. (Alpha Flight #79, 1989)
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If you want to put something good & different on the Low Christmas album is exceptional. Esp Little Drummer Boy. RIP Mimi Parker.
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Christmas - YouTube
youtube.com
December 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
If you want to put something good & different on the Low Christmas album is exceptional. Esp Little Drummer Boy. RIP Mimi Parker.
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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Here’s a short video that combines some of my favourite things:
Winter and Christmas lights
Dedicated bike lane
Bike riding
A fast moving LRT
Enjoy!
Winter and Christmas lights
Dedicated bike lane
Bike riding
A fast moving LRT
Enjoy!
December 17, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Here’s a short video that combines some of my favourite things:
Winter and Christmas lights
Dedicated bike lane
Bike riding
A fast moving LRT
Enjoy!
Winter and Christmas lights
Dedicated bike lane
Bike riding
A fast moving LRT
Enjoy!
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On the Science Centre closure, the provincial government "claimed the roof was imminently about to collapse. We now know that the roof has not collapsed winter after winter. In fact, the roof has more integrity than the Ford government itself," says Councillor Josh Matlow.
December 17, 2025 at 10:54 PM
On the Science Centre closure, the provincial government "claimed the roof was imminently about to collapse. We now know that the roof has not collapsed winter after winter. In fact, the roof has more integrity than the Ford government itself," says Councillor Josh Matlow.
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Hi, I'm the CEO of Glorbo, the company who enjoys near unprecedented goodwill in our field, I'm here today to talk to you about our pivot to using the Magic 8-Ball powered by children's bones that everybody hates, I've given myself psychosis listening to the 8-ball aaaaeeeeeiiiiooouuuu
December 17, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Hi, I'm the CEO of Glorbo, the company who enjoys near unprecedented goodwill in our field, I'm here today to talk to you about our pivot to using the Magic 8-Ball powered by children's bones that everybody hates, I've given myself psychosis listening to the 8-ball aaaaeeeeeiiiiooouuuu
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I think about the flu numbers during 2020 all the time. We eliminated a whole strain! But the keyword is "we", and group efforts are always a challenge because you need people to care about strangers and governments to care less about profit.
6/ We know what works. We just need to do it. You can read the whole article here: www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Vaccinate, isolate, ventilate: will we finally learn the lessons from covid this flu season?
With flu surging again, Stephen Reicher and colleagues draw on the experience of covid-19 to argue that predictable winter pressures demand more than individual responsibility, they also require syste...
www.bmj.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:11 PM
I think about the flu numbers during 2020 all the time. We eliminated a whole strain! But the keyword is "we", and group efforts are always a challenge because you need people to care about strangers and governments to care less about profit.
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more shameless ego-boosting. Thank you, collider.
collider.com/doctor-who-p...
collider.com/doctor-who-p...
10 Years Ago, This ‘Doctor Who’ Story Became the Show's Masterpiece Across Its 800+ Episodes
This Doctor Who episode remains a high point in the series, showcasing powerful writing, acting, and direction that make it the show's best episode.
collider.com
December 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
more shameless ego-boosting. Thank you, collider.
collider.com/doctor-who-p...
collider.com/doctor-who-p...
I love Jane. I'm struggling to read for pleasure these days, but I did at least pick this up.
I'd rather she was on council, but if it means we get biting commentary on council in the form of murder mysteries, I can live with that.
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
#wrpoli #wrawesome #WaterlooRegion
I'd rather she was on council, but if it means we get biting commentary on council in the form of murder mysteries, I can live with that.
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
#wrpoli #wrawesome #WaterlooRegion
From regional councillor to murder mystery author: Jane Mitchell on her new book Bad Council
In-camera council meetings, a secretive development on the waterfront and the murder of a town councillor with a commemorative brick. These are plot points in a new murder mystery novel called Bad Cou...
www.cbc.ca
December 14, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I love Jane. I'm struggling to read for pleasure these days, but I did at least pick this up.
I'd rather she was on council, but if it means we get biting commentary on council in the form of murder mysteries, I can live with that.
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
#wrpoli #wrawesome #WaterlooRegion
I'd rather she was on council, but if it means we get biting commentary on council in the form of murder mysteries, I can live with that.
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
#wrpoli #wrawesome #WaterlooRegion
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TIL the original lyrics to Deck the Halls are awesome and “don we now our gay apparel” is temperance movement bullshit
December 13, 2025 at 10:44 PM
TIL the original lyrics to Deck the Halls are awesome and “don we now our gay apparel” is temperance movement bullshit
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Transit Signal Priority on ion Light Rail, Region of Waterloo, Ontario (2019).
Trains use a horizontal (stop) or vertical (go) white aspect bar, instead of red or green.
The trains follow a wave and do not stop between stations.
Toronto planners, please come here!
#wrLRT
Trains use a horizontal (stop) or vertical (go) white aspect bar, instead of red or green.
The trains follow a wave and do not stop between stations.
Toronto planners, please come here!
#wrLRT
December 13, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Transit Signal Priority on ion Light Rail, Region of Waterloo, Ontario (2019).
Trains use a horizontal (stop) or vertical (go) white aspect bar, instead of red or green.
The trains follow a wave and do not stop between stations.
Toronto planners, please come here!
#wrLRT
Trains use a horizontal (stop) or vertical (go) white aspect bar, instead of red or green.
The trains follow a wave and do not stop between stations.
Toronto planners, please come here!
#wrLRT
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December 12, 2025 at 9:08 PM