In less than a month, I've learned of two (workplace-adjacent) cases of Lyme disease. Recovery, with treatment, can take weeks. Oh, and don't forget to check your scalp. Did I mention that ticks are really, really smol?

Today, I observed a 50+ couple riding eBikes on a very busy roadway. BTW, this is the demographic adopting eBikes faster than any other. You know what Ottawa has? A lot of 50+ plus residents. The safe, practical bike lane network is coming, Ottawa. They will make it so.

Woman with Crystal Ball

ALT: Woman with Crystal Ball

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This whole thread including bull's-eye commentary from @brigittepellerin.bsky.social 👇👇

Toon Dreessen@toondreessen.bsky.social · last wk.

In this great post, @brigittepellerin.bsky.social shines a light on decision making in #OttCity; far too often, we’re too timid to make a decision, waffle and then throw up our hands to a cheap and easy route. 1/ substack.com/@brigittepel...

New baby hippo born at Berlin Zoo. Named Brötchen. Which means "little bread roll." You're welcome

Ooh! This reading brought me so much joy.

Benjamin 🜬 (they/she)@enbyemu.bsky.social · 3w ago

For anyone who ever wants to read (or re-read) @trungles.com's Pride & Prejudice readthrough commentary w/o having to slog through needing to constantly expand the original thread, I put it all together on a google doc! 135 glorious pages! 💙📚 docs.google.com/document/d/1...

I am a political scientist. By every metric used to assess democracy, America is no longer one.

Cassandra in the 305@cassandrasaidso.bsky.social · 3w ago

American democracy is not dead. Question: What is the purpose of this doomerism post?

Many thanks to the Toronto Star for inadvertently showing us why we should all use the Oxford Comma. Apparently Sylvia had some, let's say, complicated hobbies:

Sharing their shame in hope this business gets fined

It's Jamie@sjamieit.bsky.social · 3w ago

This crew from 'Patch and Seal' blew a bunch of loose dirt, sand, and broken glass from the parking lot onto the bike lane and sidewalk and then left. They told me "it's the city's problem now." Well, they've been reported to the city, let's see what they think about that.

Say what you will about Mrs. Bennet, who has many faults, but her saving grace is that she is 100% focussed on securing her daughters' security in a world where women's security is contigent on men and money, and even that is highly precarious

Sigh. I'd been thinking of going to see it, but if this is what I'm setting myself up for, I'll pass.

James McLeod@jamespmcleod.ca · 4w ago

From what I've heard, the Odyssey is basically Dune but set in ancient Greece.

For any Canadians experiencing Elbows Up fatigue at the grocery store, here's a helpful reminder: The cyclosporiasis outbreaks we're all hearing about is from contaminated American produce. To avoid the explosive diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting, just choose Canadian produce.

Somebody at Cdn Tire content management has been rewatching Spinal Tap again.

Peggy Blair@peggyjblair.bsky.social · last mo.

I don't know, but $79.99 seems like a lot of money for a 6-in table.

Wildflower - 16x24” acrylic on canvas. Available.

Today is opening day of my art show in Toronto. For the first time I'm showing my skating/hockey paintings and two textile pieces along with the paintings that inspired them. If you're in the Toronto area, drop in and say Hi. Leslie Grove Gallery 1158 Queen St East, Toronto July 8-19

Whelp. Spotted a dark stain on my bedroom ceiling, today. Standard attic above. Got the stepstool from the kitchen and checked the spot. Damp. So, water got into the roof, yesterday. Good times.

And the power is back on. It apparently affected cell service too, because I was completely disconnected which has never happened before

So. Much. Rain. #Ottawa

I have questions: Was there a grant application? If yes, what was the criteria, who else applied, and how was this outcome determined? 🤔

Catherine@cathbear.bsky.social · last mo.

ON PCs are funnelling cash to a golf club in Kapusaking to "enhance its facilities". A private golf club is getting public money while public pools, parks, centres, etc, in Kapusaking are SOL. I hope everyone enabling this swindle ends up with chronic hemorrhoids.

ON PCs are funnelling cash to a golf club in Kapusaking to "enhance its facilities". A private golf club is getting public money while public pools, parks, centres, etc, in Kapusaking are SOL. I hope everyone enabling this swindle ends up with chronic hemorrhoids.

Mark your calendar for August 8th between 2:30 and 4:30 at the Rideau Lakes Public Library! We will be doing a Crime at the Cottage event there again this year and Alan Neal will be moderating an afternoon of mystery improv! $25 for tickets, $30 at the door, light refreshments served.

I had to take an Uber to get home from work tonight; it was pretty cheap. So cheap, even a 30% tip on the fare felt measly. I hate participating in exploitative labour models. *Public transit wasn't feasible because OCTranspo Anyway, thanks, Uber Driver, for getting a gal home. I appreciate you.

C'mon, CBC, make a move. If we play our cards right, we could buy up the rights to both Star Trek and Doctor Who and make them both canonically Canadian.

The Spaceshipper 🚀@thespaceshipper.com · 2mo ago

▶️ "The BBC will put Doctor Who out to competitive tender this year." ▶️ "The BBC, Russell T Davies and Bad Wolf have collectively decided not to go ahead with the previously announced Doctor Who Christmas episode." ▶️ "We are choosing to push forward to invest in the long-term future of the show."

This is the Ford ad that enrages me the most, why do we have encampments? Because he cut back social services and safe zones, and supportive housing. He made this bed.

What's the word for that feeling when you finish reading a book/series and now life seems empty?

I refuse to share dribble, but am annoyed enough about a popular local voice who doesn't understand the difference between using natural gas — or diesel!— to run *generators* to charge EVs and the significant harms of using diesel to operate buses. They are not the same.

Studies show that if you are over 65, you need more protein. It's no wonder that chicken prices are going up and staying up as aging baby boomers gobble it up. lloydalter.substack.com/p/the-demogr...

The demographic chickens are coming home to roost

Everybody is chasing protein these days, and aging baby boomers need more of it. This will create a lot of demand for chicken.

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What an exceptionally bad idea. This puts an extended burden on servers and bar owners. Also, the expectation that industry workers will be happy to be closing/cleaning at 5 fucking am after extended night of babysitting footie fans is obnoxious.

Toronto Life@torontolifemag.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The province has approved plans to extend last call to 4 a.m. during the World Cup

The letter I am about to draft to the city about the greenspace behind Bayview station. I am APOCALYPTIC with rage. They clear cut and razed the entire place DURING FUCKING NESTING SEASON. WHO'SE FUCKING VOICEMAIL DO I NEED TO FILL. NESTING SEASON. ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME. @en.ottawa.ca

I saw today that Tesla is adjusting its price on certain models to meet EV import to Canada rule adjustments Bring it on, EV car makers.

Just came from Costco (Ottawa) they didn't have any 30-pack eggs. Only organic and 24 packs for much more $. Someone said they won't be carrying the 30-pack anymore and I'm wondering who thought this was a good idea?