Mark Carruthers
@markc-289.bsky.social
Near London in SW Ontario Canada, now avid gardener & nature lover, smallbiz advocate, 40+ years in management or self-employed, country boy, Golden Rule, broad interest
Vive le Canada! Elbows Up!🇨🇦
Just selfies does not get a follow back.🤷♂️
Vive le Canada! Elbows Up!🇨🇦
Just selfies does not get a follow back.🤷♂️
So, you wouldn’t watch any of the games in Canada or Mexico, either??
Sounds like your beef is with FIFA, not with Trump?
Sounds like your beef is with FIFA, not with Trump?
Lets be honest, FIFA are never going to take the world cup off trump, no matter what he does in the next few months! I dont blame the teams/players for going but I will make the following pledge. I personaly will not go or watch any game on any platform. Im scottish so this hurts but is needed!
February 4, 2026 at 5:59 PM
So, you wouldn’t watch any of the games in Canada or Mexico, either??
Sounds like your beef is with FIFA, not with Trump?
Sounds like your beef is with FIFA, not with Trump?
And, of course like so many involved in this Epstein atrocity, Bill Gates denies his involvement, despite strong allegations from victims, emails & other incriminating evidence.
February 4, 2026 at 2:45 PM
And, of course like so many involved in this Epstein atrocity, Bill Gates denies his involvement, despite strong allegations from victims, emails & other incriminating evidence.
Connections
NYTimes-a couple of the words in blue have been shortened😠
Sports-admittedly had to look up a couple of the words/names🤷♂️
Connections
Puzzle #969
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I solved puzzle #499 and found the same first category as 35% of players.
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NYTimes-a couple of the words in blue have been shortened😠
Sports-admittedly had to look up a couple of the words/names🤷♂️
Connections
Puzzle #969
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Connections: Sports Edition
I solved puzzle #499 and found the same first category as 35% of players.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Connections
NYTimes-a couple of the words in blue have been shortened😠
Sports-admittedly had to look up a couple of the words/names🤷♂️
Connections
Puzzle #969
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Connections: Sports Edition
I solved puzzle #499 and found the same first category as 35% of players.
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NYTimes-a couple of the words in blue have been shortened😠
Sports-admittedly had to look up a couple of the words/names🤷♂️
Connections
Puzzle #969
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Connections: Sports Edition
I solved puzzle #499 and found the same first category as 35% of players.
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@paddywolfe.bsky.social You are absolutely correct about it not being about the average US citizen or even the country. It is not “America First” or “Make American Great Again”.
You need to read this, if you haven’t:
bsky.app/profile/asha...
You need to read this, if you haven’t:
bsky.app/profile/asha...
how am i suppose to feel patriotic when the founders of my country set up a system to give privilege to an already privileged elite through a series thinly veiled lies about liberty?
it was never really suppose to be about us common people, was it?
it was never really suppose to be about us common people, was it?
February 4, 2026 at 12:25 PM
@paddywolfe.bsky.social You are absolutely correct about it not being about the average US citizen or even the country. It is not “America First” or “Make American Great Again”.
You need to read this, if you haven’t:
bsky.app/profile/asha...
You need to read this, if you haven’t:
bsky.app/profile/asha...
After several weeks of Alpen Muesli being unavailable on store shelves under the pretence of taking time to improve the recipe of the cereal, it is once again available…bag half full in a bigger sized box, 50 grams lighter but at the same price.😡
#ShrinkFlation #PostCereals
#ShrinkFlation #PostCereals
February 4, 2026 at 12:12 PM
After several weeks of Alpen Muesli being unavailable on store shelves under the pretence of taking time to improve the recipe of the cereal, it is once again available…bag half full in a bigger sized box, 50 grams lighter but at the same price.😡
#ShrinkFlation #PostCereals
#ShrinkFlation #PostCereals
Saw the word with the double zz, then the first part of the strand. From there it came together rather quickly.
Strands #703
“For the enthusiast”
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Strands #703
“For the enthusiast”
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February 4, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Saw the word with the double zz, then the first part of the strand. From there it came together rather quickly.
Strands #703
“For the enthusiast”
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Strands #703
“For the enthusiast”
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@asharangappa.bsky.social
“Not raining app” 😂
“Not raining app” 😂
February 3, 2026 at 12:51 PM
@asharangappa.bsky.social
“Not raining app” 😂
“Not raining app” 😂
As you read this (and you SHOULD read this), you will recognize what is being said ties in with what you are seeing Trump, his administration & his loyalists (MAGA) are doing.
If you want to understand the philsophy/ideology/plan Tim is referring to, I explain in this post (see Group 3) open.substack.com/pub/asharang...
February 3, 2026 at 12:41 PM
As you read this (and you SHOULD read this), you will recognize what is being said ties in with what you are seeing Trump, his administration & his loyalists (MAGA) are doing.
That was tough, even after using the first hint!
Strands #702
“On key”
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Strands #702
“On key”
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February 3, 2026 at 11:32 AM
That was tough, even after using the first hint!
Strands #702
“On key”
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Strands #702
“On key”
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Connections
NYTimes: Would never have gotten the purple.
Sports: Struggled a little today.🤷♂️
Connections
Puzzle #967
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Connections: Sports Edition
My stats are in! I had 2 mistakes on puzzle #497. Average mistakes: 1.8
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NYTimes: Would never have gotten the purple.
Sports: Struggled a little today.🤷♂️
Connections
Puzzle #967
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Connections: Sports Edition
My stats are in! I had 2 mistakes on puzzle #497. Average mistakes: 1.8
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February 2, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Connections
NYTimes: Would never have gotten the purple.
Sports: Struggled a little today.🤷♂️
Connections
Puzzle #967
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Connections: Sports Edition
My stats are in! I had 2 mistakes on puzzle #497. Average mistakes: 1.8
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NYTimes: Would never have gotten the purple.
Sports: Struggled a little today.🤷♂️
Connections
Puzzle #967
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Connections: Sports Edition
My stats are in! I had 2 mistakes on puzzle #497. Average mistakes: 1.8
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If this is credible information, surely people will start to be held accountable, or things will get much worse in the US.
February 2, 2026 at 1:01 PM
If this is credible information, surely people will start to be held accountable, or things will get much worse in the US.
I guess CEOs generally do not think about this Pinpoint topic?🤷♂️😂
(…and, no, I am not…maybe only 98%?😉😂)
Pinpoint #643
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🏅 I’m smarter than 99% of CEOs today!
#AreYouSmarterThanaCEO
lnkd.in/pinpoint.
(…and, no, I am not…maybe only 98%?😉😂)
Pinpoint #643
📌 ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ (1/5)
🏅 I’m smarter than 99% of CEOs today!
#AreYouSmarterThanaCEO
lnkd.in/pinpoint.
Pinpoint
Uncover the hidden connection in this thought-provoking word pattern game.
lnkd.in
February 2, 2026 at 11:28 AM
I guess CEOs generally do not think about this Pinpoint topic?🤷♂️😂
(…and, no, I am not…maybe only 98%?😉😂)
Pinpoint #643
📌 ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ (1/5)
🏅 I’m smarter than 99% of CEOs today!
#AreYouSmarterThanaCEO
lnkd.in/pinpoint.
(…and, no, I am not…maybe only 98%?😉😂)
Pinpoint #643
📌 ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ (1/5)
🏅 I’m smarter than 99% of CEOs today!
#AreYouSmarterThanaCEO
lnkd.in/pinpoint.
OOO OOO PICK ME…PICK ME!
The answer to the question of “What is leadership without integrity?”:
DONALD J TRUMP!!
The answer to the question of “What is leadership without integrity?”:
DONALD J TRUMP!!
February 2, 2026 at 12:18 AM
OOO OOO PICK ME…PICK ME!
The answer to the question of “What is leadership without integrity?”:
DONALD J TRUMP!!
The answer to the question of “What is leadership without integrity?”:
DONALD J TRUMP!!
I just could not see the words today without using that first hint.🤷♂️
Strands #700
“It's a gift”
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“It's a gift”
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February 1, 2026 at 12:08 PM
I just could not see the words today without using that first hint.🤷♂️
Strands #700
“It's a gift”
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Strands #700
“It's a gift”
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For several weeks this Alpen Muesli has been unavailable in stores with Post cereals saying they were improving its recipe. It is now, once again, available in stores repackaged in 600g packages, at the same price as this 650g package was.🤬
#Shrinkflation
#Shrinkflation
January 31, 2026 at 11:56 PM
For several weeks this Alpen Muesli has been unavailable in stores with Post cereals saying they were improving its recipe. It is now, once again, available in stores repackaged in 600g packages, at the same price as this 650g package was.🤬
#Shrinkflation
#Shrinkflation
Poilievre may have had 87.4% support from his leadership review but, unless I am terribly mistaken, with him as the CPC leader the party is unlikely to win an election while Carney is Liberal leader.
He didn’t even win his own riding in the last election.
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
He didn’t even win his own riding in the last election.
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
January 31, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Poilievre may have had 87.4% support from his leadership review but, unless I am terribly mistaken, with him as the CPC leader the party is unlikely to win an election while Carney is Liberal leader.
He didn’t even win his own riding in the last election.
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
He didn’t even win his own riding in the last election.
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
Connections:
NY Times: 1 misstep
Sports: Again, I would never have gotten the 4th connection.
Connections
Puzzle #964
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Connections: Sports Edition
Puzzle #494
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NY Times: 1 misstep
Sports: Again, I would never have gotten the 4th connection.
Connections
Puzzle #964
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January 31, 2026 at 3:39 AM
Connections:
NY Times: 1 misstep
Sports: Again, I would never have gotten the 4th connection.
Connections
Puzzle #964
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Connections: Sports Edition
Puzzle #494
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NY Times: 1 misstep
Sports: Again, I would never have gotten the 4th connection.
Connections
Puzzle #964
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Connections: Sports Edition
Puzzle #494
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Reposted by Mark Carruthers
Peerless. Irreplaceable. Legendary. 🇨🇦💔 Catherine O’Hara helped define modern comedy, from SCTV to Moira Rose. CBC helped nurture and share talents like hers. That’s why public broadcasting matters. Share your favourite O’Hara moment. ❤️ #SaveTheCBC
January 30, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Peerless. Irreplaceable. Legendary. 🇨🇦💔 Catherine O’Hara helped define modern comedy, from SCTV to Moira Rose. CBC helped nurture and share talents like hers. That’s why public broadcasting matters. Share your favourite O’Hara moment. ❤️ #SaveTheCBC
NYTimes: took some thought
Sports: Too many clues associated with the same connection trying to get the blue because I struggled to see the purple.🤷♂️
Connections
Puzzle #963
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Connections: Sports Edition
Puzzle #493
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Sports: Too many clues associated with the same connection trying to get the blue because I struggled to see the purple.🤷♂️
Connections
Puzzle #963
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Connections: Sports Edition
Puzzle #493
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January 29, 2026 at 2:43 PM
NYTimes: took some thought
Sports: Too many clues associated with the same connection trying to get the blue because I struggled to see the purple.🤷♂️
Connections
Puzzle #963
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Connections: Sports Edition
Puzzle #493
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Sports: Too many clues associated with the same connection trying to get the blue because I struggled to see the purple.🤷♂️
Connections
Puzzle #963
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Connections: Sports Edition
Puzzle #493
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Fed Chair Powell holds interest rates once more, effectively blaming Trump’s actions for him doing so.
I’m sure Trump will be thrilled!!😂🤣
I’m sure Trump will be thrilled!!😂🤣
January 28, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Fed Chair Powell holds interest rates once more, effectively blaming Trump’s actions for him doing so.
I’m sure Trump will be thrilled!!😂🤣
I’m sure Trump will be thrilled!!😂🤣
Reposted by Mark Carruthers
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Reposted by Mark Carruthers
Ian Austin, an Army veteran, was arrested for protesting ICE in Minneapolis. But he’s continued protesting. Senior reporter @julialurie.bsky.social spoke to him.
“When they say, ‘Why would you be out here?’ How the fuck could I not be out here?” he says. “My nation is under attack."
“When they say, ‘Why would you be out here?’ How the fuck could I not be out here?” he says. “My nation is under attack."
January 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Ian Austin, an Army veteran, was arrested for protesting ICE in Minneapolis. But he’s continued protesting. Senior reporter @julialurie.bsky.social spoke to him.
“When they say, ‘Why would you be out here?’ How the fuck could I not be out here?” he says. “My nation is under attack."
“When they say, ‘Why would you be out here?’ How the fuck could I not be out here?” he says. “My nation is under attack."
@ladyjaynes.bsky.social Thank you for the repost!
January 27, 2026 at 5:46 PM
@ladyjaynes.bsky.social Thank you for the repost!
Seems Trump has sicked his dog Bissent on Canada while Trump is busy with golf, promoting Melania’s movie, parties at Mar A Lago & his ballroom.
Bissent’s comment that PM Carney had called & apologized to Trump was a total fabrication.
Bissent’s comment that PM Carney had called & apologized to Trump was a total fabrication.
January 27, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Seems Trump has sicked his dog Bissent on Canada while Trump is busy with golf, promoting Melania’s movie, parties at Mar A Lago & his ballroom.
Bissent’s comment that PM Carney had called & apologized to Trump was a total fabrication.
Bissent’s comment that PM Carney had called & apologized to Trump was a total fabrication.