Thank you to France, Mexico, Costa Rica, Chile, South Africa, Australia, and Spain for sending firefighters to help with the Canadian wildfires. Also thank you to the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Connecticut for ignoring the hateful rantings of their federal government and sending help. 🇨🇦🍁❤️

🇨🇦 One of the unique and awesome things about Canada is we consider ourselves a mosaic and not a melting pot. We are made up of a multitude of cultures that each brings to make Canada strong and free. We come together as one through the richness of our diversity. Happy Canada Day!🇨🇦

On Pentecost Sunday, the day the Church was born, I share a substack article how the current church wrestling whether to include the LGBTQ+ community mirrors the early church wrestling whether to include Gentiles. Who are we to shut the gate after God opens the door? substack.com/@loveisthick...

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Today is Pentecost Sunday - the day the church was born. The early church had to wrestle with the fact that the Holy Spirit moved faster than the Church and spread to the gentiles before the Church ...

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I am a Baby Scoop adoptee (1966) in Toronto, 🇨🇦 in the process of writing a book (Love is Thicker) based on personal experiences & interviews I’ve done with 20+ others. As background research im looking into the infrastructure of what many called forced adoption among unwed moms: (continued)

What if the world isn’t broken, just growing? Not cleanly. Not safely. Not without heartbreak. Today I published the foundation for Love is Thicker, a new platform exploring transformational love, post-tribal faith, human development, storytelling, and deeper ways of connecting in a divided world.

What if the World Isn’t Broken… Just Growing?

A space for transformational stories, post-tribal faith, human development, and courageous love in a divided world.

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Can you explain to me why every non-MAGA American isn’t out in their communities protesting the unconstitutional authoritarian destruction of American democracy? May Day was supposed to be the big economic disruption but it was a fizzle. What the freak are you waiting for?

Standing in solidarity with Americans fighting for the soul of their country. If you are looking how to participate in the #NoKings May Day general strike protests today. Search for a local protest in the link or pledge no work, no school, no shopping today. maydaystrong.org?SQF_SOURCE=5...

The next #NoKings protest is supposed to be a General Strike on Friday May 1st. I would have hoped to see BlueSky flooded with organizing posts by now. What’s up?

Let’s be clear before the 8pm deadline. Attacks on civilian infrastructure are WAR CRIMES and US & Israeli government and military leaders involved should be indicted and the countries sanctioned just like Russia. apnews.com/article/pope...

Pope says Trump's threat to destroy Iranian civilization is 'truly unacceptable'

Pope Leo XIV says that U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to destroy Iranian civilization is “truly unacceptable” and that any attacks on civilian infrastructure violate international law.

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I took a mental health break from social media over the holidays and celebrated a milestone birthday in the frigid cold and snow with my amazing wife of 34 years. Did I miss anything???

It was only a matter of time that Canada and the world turn away from the US anti-Science MAGA administration. I don’t know how the US regains credibility even after Trump is removed. globalnews.ca/news/1159152...

Health minister says U.S. health institutions no longer trustworthy partners - National | Globalnews.ca

Health minister Marjorie Michel says she cannot trust American health institutions as reliable partners for Canada's future, citing misinformation as a major concern.

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The Trump administration is committing human rights violations and is lying to Americans. The Trump administration is keeping factual reporting on this from Americans. There is no question about it America, you are living under an authoritarian dictatorship. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...

WATCH: The 60 Minutes CECOT Segment

I was sent the CECOT segment anonymously in a group chat.

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Canada and the entire world should oppose the appointment of a Special Envoy to Greenland who has stated his objective is to make Greenland a part of the US. The US seeking control of Greenland is every bit as wrong as Russia seeking to take control of Ukraine. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

Greenland alarmed after Trump appoints special envoy to make country ‘part of the US’

Trump stated Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry understands ‘how essential Greenland to our National Security’

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Resisting authoritarianism can come with a cost. Righteous resistance in the face of authoritarianism is needed, but we need to be aware and prepared to pay a personal price in service of others www.cbc.ca/news/world/u...

Wisconsin judge convicted of obstruction after shielding unauthorized immigrant from federal agents | CBC News

A jury has found a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant dodge federal authorities guilty of obstruction, marking a victory for U.S. President Donald Trump as he continues his sweepin...

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It’s 9C in Toronto today, warm enough to be able to sit outside comfortably. Bailey is enjoying it.

Toronto Street, Winter Morning (1920). Painting by Lawren S. Harris one of the founders of the Group of 7. Hope you all have a great day. ☀️

For all the commentary and fact checking of the Felon-in-the White House’s lie laden tirade last night, none of it matters when the source of news for republicans are all echoing the bs. Not a single fact checked at Fox News, Newsmax or OAN. Trump supporters live in an echo chamber of bulls#*t.

As an early GenXer Godspell had a big impact on me. This song ‘Day by Day’ in particular resurfaces in my life when I’m in the dark days. When life seems to overwhelm me it is helpful to remember to take it Day-by-Day. I wish you all find joy in your day. #HippieChristian youtu.be/ekoHxB4idmg?...

"Day By Day" ~ Godspell (1973)

YouTube video by PatchesAndFacePaint

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Blessed are you, Our God, Ruler of the Universe, who makes us holy through Your commandments, and commands us to light the Hanukkah lights. Blessed are you, Our God, Ruler of the Universe, who performed miracles for our ancestors in their days at this season.

Well played PM Carney! With the US hostile to science and academic integrity, Canada is a smart choice for top talent.

Mark Carney@mark-carney.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Canada’s new government is investing big to attract world-class talent in science and technology — and become an innovation powerhouse.

Sunday Thoughts: I’m a scientist with faith. They are 2 sides of the same coin seeking answers to the questions of how and why the universe works with humility to acknowledge that neither has a complete answer but with gratitude to know that both point to Love as a big part of the truth. #Gratitude

Sunday Thoughts: my faith is focused on making the world a better place for everyone. That is why I lift up the marginalized and push back on those that marginalize them (especially within the church). It’s literally What Jesus Would Do.

I would love to connect with more people who value: ☺️ Kindness 🌈 Inclusivity 🔬Science 🧠 Psychology & Neuroscience 🪐 Astronomy ⛪️🕍🕌⛩️🕋📿people of different faiths or none 🌀 Spiral dynamics (IYKYK) and most of all… ❤️ Love ❤️

Happy 100th Birthday Dick Van Dyke! He credits his longevity to positivity and science backs this up. Be kind, practice gratitude! www.sciencealert.com/dick-van-dyk...

Dick Van Dyke Credits His Longevity to One Habit, And It's Backed by Science

Dick Van Dyke, the legendary American actor and comedian who starred in classics such as Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, turns 100 on December 13.

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It’s a brisk one (-6 C) but with sunshine and blue skies we enjoy every minute at a wonderful Christmas Market north of Toronto..

We Canadians need to take our anthem seriously ito ‘Stand on Guard for Thee’ against the threats from Trump Authoritarianism and the threats within Canada that would pull us in the same direction. We must demand better from our politicians or send them packing. www.thestar.com/opinion/edit...

Star Editorial Board: Donald Trump’s presidency threatens our very existence. It’s also a warning sign for what could be coming here

Thanks to Trump, we now know in 2025 that nothing about our country is guaranteed anymore.

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Morning snow in Toronto. The quiet of a snowfall is beautifully peaceful.

On Dec. 6 Canada marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. It’s been 36 years since 14 women were killed and 13 others wounded in one of the worst mass shootings in Canadian history. May we continue to ‘Stand on Guard’ for thee. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Montreal honours 14 victims of Polytechnique massacre at ceremony | CBC News

A total of 14 women were murdered in the mass shooting on Dec. 6, 1989. Thirteen others were injured in the attack.

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American Fascism moves to the next level..Ethnic cleansing. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in US as ICE plans operation - BBC News

The president says the US will "go the wrong way if we keep taking in garbage into our country".

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I look forward to when we don’t have to hear about him everyday.