Yolande 🇨🇦
@yolande.bsky.social
Software person, cat person, avid reader.
ROU Did You Mean to do That?
ROU Did You Mean to do That?
I had no idea these are here year round.
Some colourful visitors to the feeder yesterday. I don't see evening grosbeaks that often, despite them being year-round residents. #birds 🌿
November 24, 2025 at 3:02 AM
I had no idea these are here year round.
Highly recommended. I wish it didn’t feel relevant to today.
And as a woman, of course, this involved several additional layers of calculation. You can read all about it in my book.
November 24, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Highly recommended. I wish it didn’t feel relevant to today.
I don’t get why they didn’t drop him back in 2005 based on his comments about women. Based on what we’ve got from these emails, I’m sure that would have been a better choice.
Per CNN, Elizabeth Warren is calling on Harvard to cut ties with Larry Summers after Jeffrey Epstein's emails released last week by House Dems featured Summers making sexist comments + asking for Epstein’s romantic advice.
November 18, 2025 at 1:34 AM
I don’t get why they didn’t drop him back in 2005 based on his comments about women. Based on what we’ve got from these emails, I’m sure that would have been a better choice.
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✨ Please join SFWA in celebrating the announcement of our latest Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award: N. K. Jemisin. ✨
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
November 16, 2025 at 9:47 PM
✨ Please join SFWA in celebrating the announcement of our latest Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award: N. K. Jemisin. ✨
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
I am not new to the trilogy, but did know of this prequel!
BTW, if you're someone who's only recently encountered my Red trilogy, you might be interested in a short story prequel, "Codename: Delphi", available to read online at Lightspeed Magazine. @lightspeedmagazine.com
www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/code...
www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/code...
Random book promo post...(ok, not entirely random):
THE RED: FIRST LIGHT is a near-future military thriller in which a cynical young army lieutenant finds he must reckon w/the true meaning of his oath to defend the country against all enemies, foreign and domestic. mythicisland.com/the_red_firs...
THE RED: FIRST LIGHT is a near-future military thriller in which a cynical young army lieutenant finds he must reckon w/the true meaning of his oath to defend the country against all enemies, foreign and domestic. mythicisland.com/the_red_firs...
November 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I am not new to the trilogy, but did know of this prequel!
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A very stark reminder why no one goes out on foot after dark in Churchill, Manitoba. This mom and her cubs came just off the beach and behind the town complex. The Polar Bear Alert staff gently herded them away from town to keep everyone safe. #mammals #BearSeason2025 🌿
November 14, 2025 at 3:39 AM
A very stark reminder why no one goes out on foot after dark in Churchill, Manitoba. This mom and her cubs came just off the beach and behind the town complex. The Polar Bear Alert staff gently herded them away from town to keep everyone safe. #mammals #BearSeason2025 🌿
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Kobo is doing a 30 day free trial promotion for their Kindle Unlimited competitor service Kobo Plus for new subscribers (not sure if this is US only), if you like queer indie books, small press SFF, and backlist SFF from large publishers there's a lot to choose from on this service that's not on KU!
Rakuten Kobo
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November 11, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Kobo is doing a 30 day free trial promotion for their Kindle Unlimited competitor service Kobo Plus for new subscribers (not sure if this is US only), if you like queer indie books, small press SFF, and backlist SFF from large publishers there's a lot to choose from on this service that's not on KU!
This really highlights what I don’t see working with AI in code over the long term - where does the new training data come from?
I also mainly work in the embedded space. I rarely find writing the code to be the hard part. Figuring out what the code needs to do is the hard part.
I also mainly work in the embedded space. I rarely find writing the code to be the hard part. Figuring out what the code needs to do is the hard part.
November 11, 2025 at 1:19 AM
This really highlights what I don’t see working with AI in code over the long term - where does the new training data come from?
I also mainly work in the embedded space. I rarely find writing the code to be the hard part. Figuring out what the code needs to do is the hard part.
I also mainly work in the embedded space. I rarely find writing the code to be the hard part. Figuring out what the code needs to do is the hard part.
Jennifer Crusie’s Agnes and the Hitman is on sale at Kobo today! I live this book so much. You should read it. www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/...
Agnes and the Hitman ebook by Jennifer Crusie - Rakuten Kobo
Read "Agnes and the Hitman A Novel" by Jennifer Crusie available from Rakuten Kobo. Take one food writer named Cranky Agnes, add a hitman named Shane, mix them together with a Southern mob wedding, a ...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Jennifer Crusie’s Agnes and the Hitman is on sale at Kobo today! I live this book so much. You should read it. www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/...
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What did Watson and Crick discover in 1953?”
“Rosalind Franklin’s notes!”
Now would be a good time to listen to my interview with the brilliant @matthewcobb.bsky.social about Franklin, Watson, Crick and the discovery of the double helix. geneticsunzipped.com/blog/2023/8/...
“Rosalind Franklin’s notes!”
Now would be a good time to listen to my interview with the brilliant @matthewcobb.bsky.social about Franklin, Watson, Crick and the discovery of the double helix. geneticsunzipped.com/blog/2023/8/...
What really happened between Franklin, Watson and Crick in the discovery of the DNA double helix? — Genetics Unzipped
Kat Arney chats with Professor Matthew Cobb about what really happened between James Watson, Francis Crick and Rosalind Franklin during the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA.
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November 8, 2025 at 8:53 AM
What did Watson and Crick discover in 1953?”
“Rosalind Franklin’s notes!”
Now would be a good time to listen to my interview with the brilliant @matthewcobb.bsky.social about Franklin, Watson, Crick and the discovery of the double helix. geneticsunzipped.com/blog/2023/8/...
“Rosalind Franklin’s notes!”
Now would be a good time to listen to my interview with the brilliant @matthewcobb.bsky.social about Franklin, Watson, Crick and the discovery of the double helix. geneticsunzipped.com/blog/2023/8/...
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The McMichael Canadian Art gallery in Kleinburg has a gorgeous Indigenous art exhibit on right now until March 2026. A few pieces by Monkman, more than a few by Morrisseau, and many, many others including Inuit & Haida artists too. Plus, a beautiful short hike around the grounds await after the art.
October 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The McMichael Canadian Art gallery in Kleinburg has a gorgeous Indigenous art exhibit on right now until March 2026. A few pieces by Monkman, more than a few by Morrisseau, and many, many others including Inuit & Haida artists too. Plus, a beautiful short hike around the grounds await after the art.
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This is really well done. slate.com/business/202...
I Went to Watch the Tiny Operation That’s Making ICE Lose Its Mind. A Lot Can Happen in 24 Hours.
At the headquarters for Donald Trump’s darkest work, a few people are getting under the administration’s skin.
slate.com
October 28, 2025 at 9:19 PM
This is really well done. slate.com/business/202...
Also one of my favourites this year. Highly recommended. Read now.
one of my top 2025 contemporary romances, just 1.99
black cat / golden retriever. he's always been gone for her, she needs to realize she is loveable, as is.
amzn.to/4hrIUHI
#romancelandia
black cat / golden retriever. he's always been gone for her, she needs to realize she is loveable, as is.
amzn.to/4hrIUHI
#romancelandia
Scotch on the Rocks: A Novel
Amazon.com: Scotch on the Rocks: A Novel eBook : Fletcher, Elliot: Kindle Store
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October 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Also one of my favourites this year. Highly recommended. Read now.
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@drjengunter.bsky.social wrote about getting it a couple of years ago at 52. vajenda.substack.com/p/why-i-got-... so it is available. And my gynecologist here in Canada is willing to write me a prescription for it and I'm also over 45.
Why I Got the HPV Vaccine at Age 52
Even though the upper limit for the vaccine is 45
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October 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
@drjengunter.bsky.social wrote about getting it a couple of years ago at 52. vajenda.substack.com/p/why-i-got-... so it is available. And my gynecologist here in Canada is willing to write me a prescription for it and I'm also over 45.
RIP Jane Goodall. I was fortunate to have heard her speak on two occasions. She was an inspiring force for optimism.
October 2, 2025 at 12:43 AM
RIP Jane Goodall. I was fortunate to have heard her speak on two occasions. She was an inspiring force for optimism.
Tonight is missing focaccia content.
September 18, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Tonight is missing focaccia content.
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In honor of @scalzi.com's visit to our warehouse today, our fabulous production editor did a little photo shoot with two of her pet mice, Ivy and Nettle. We feel it's only right to give away a signed copy of WHEN THE MOON HITS YOUR EYE. Follow and reshares to enter! Int'l, ends 9-14 at noon ET!
September 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
In honor of @scalzi.com's visit to our warehouse today, our fabulous production editor did a little photo shoot with two of her pet mice, Ivy and Nettle. We feel it's only right to give away a signed copy of WHEN THE MOON HITS YOUR EYE. Follow and reshares to enter! Int'l, ends 9-14 at noon ET!
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After a tough competition flipping the vote back and forth all day, it’s a #PEROVSKITE WIN over #Calcite by just 203 votes.
Amazing hustle everyone!
Amazing hustle everyone!
#MinCup25 Round 1 Match 4: This match of heavy hitters is bound to end in heartbreak as classic #calcite faces off against futuristic #perovskite.
We love them both, but only one can continue on to Round 2!
Vote: www.mineralcup.org/2025/vote/r1...
Results: www.mineralcup.org/2025/results...
We love them both, but only one can continue on to Round 2!
Vote: www.mineralcup.org/2025/vote/r1...
Results: www.mineralcup.org/2025/results...
September 5, 2025 at 12:04 AM
After a tough competition flipping the vote back and forth all day, it’s a #PEROVSKITE WIN over #Calcite by just 203 votes.
Amazing hustle everyone!
Amazing hustle everyone!
This is a really disingenuous take from Smith. I’ve read both the order and the list. Every book I’ve read in the list - about a third - falls afoul of the order.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
It’s a ridiculous order and I’m glad that’s being highlighted.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
It’s a ridiculous order and I’m glad that’s being highlighted.
'Vicious compliance': Alberta premier decries Edmonton Public Schools' banned book list | CBC News
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith slammed the Edmonton Public School Board Friday morning for its banned book list, which features more than 200 titles.
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August 30, 2025 at 4:09 PM
This is a really disingenuous take from Smith. I’ve read both the order and the list. Every book I’ve read in the list - about a third - falls afoul of the order.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
It’s a ridiculous order and I’m glad that’s being highlighted.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
It’s a ridiculous order and I’m glad that’s being highlighted.
I really liked this a lot! It Was Her House First is a fabulous ghost story. Highly recommended!
So...I wrote a release day blog post (finally) and uh, it might not be what you were expecting but I'm kind of Going Through It over here right now, so here goes nothing. www.cheriepriest.com/blog/getting...
Getting Naked on Main: It Was Her House First — The Haunt*
I’m not gonna lie: I’ve been putting this off. It’s not like I didn’t know I had a book coming out today, and it’s not that I had better things to do with my time than tell you, the reading public, ab...
www.cheriepriest.com
July 23, 2025 at 1:04 AM
I really liked this a lot! It Was Her House First is a fabulous ghost story. Highly recommended!
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COVER REVEAL! The cover for Silver & Blood is here, and it’s stunning!! 😍
Art by the incredible @luisapreissler.bsky.social!
A desperate mage finds her fate intertwined with the handsome, mysterious man who saves her from a deadly beast.
Preorder links:
www.jessiemihalik.com/book/silver-...
Art by the incredible @luisapreissler.bsky.social!
A desperate mage finds her fate intertwined with the handsome, mysterious man who saves her from a deadly beast.
Preorder links:
www.jessiemihalik.com/book/silver-...
July 16, 2025 at 9:13 PM
COVER REVEAL! The cover for Silver & Blood is here, and it’s stunning!! 😍
Art by the incredible @luisapreissler.bsky.social!
A desperate mage finds her fate intertwined with the handsome, mysterious man who saves her from a deadly beast.
Preorder links:
www.jessiemihalik.com/book/silver-...
Art by the incredible @luisapreissler.bsky.social!
A desperate mage finds her fate intertwined with the handsome, mysterious man who saves her from a deadly beast.
Preorder links:
www.jessiemihalik.com/book/silver-...
Finally watched the last two episodes of Murderbot. So very good. For anyone who has not read the books - the title is not an obvious descriptor of the show!
July 13, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Finally watched the last two episodes of Murderbot. So very good. For anyone who has not read the books - the title is not an obvious descriptor of the show!
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See what summer in your city c...
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See what summer in your city could feel like by the end of the century | CBC News
Compare your city's future summers to today's climate in other North American communities.
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June 26, 2025 at 2:50 PM
See what summer in your city c...
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June 24, 2025 at 9:26 PM