Where will you be taking #mindfulsoldier on your summer holidays? Dr Jess and I love seeing where you’re reading and continue to be humbled by your ratings and reviews - do please keep them coming, as they really help others find the book (Amazon/Goodreads).
Mark Zaugg
@zarquil.bsky.social
e.g. I eat #AlbertaGrassYak and spoil dogs, usually with #AlbertaGrassYak. Adding new social media tabs each and every day.
@benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org *Waves* Just as an 2FA introduction, I am MarkZ from the Greek Chorus. Found Lawfare via interest in computers, security, and the law. I am one of your people after planting sunflowers and tweaking embassy noses. And dog shirts. And Klio.
Fair seas and following winds, Captain. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
One of Calgary's most decorated Second World War veterans dies at 101 | CBC News
Navy Capt. William (Bill) Wilson enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy in 1942, serving aboard HMCS Ottawa as a seaman gunner during the latter stages of the Battle of the Atlantic and taking part in th...
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May you be so awesome that a customer comes back with one of these for you. #Woodworking #IGuessICanCallItAHomeMadeTrophyEh?
What an absolutely incredible story on so many levels. Truly worth your time today. Featuring the RCMP, woodworking, family bonds across the ages, indigenous relations of the past century, and the race to save something that matters. nationalpost.com/feature/myst...
An RCMP legend and why it took decades to solve the mystery of the missing Mountie
When retired RCMP Supt. Joe Atherton died in 1988, his ashes went to Fairmont Barracks. Decades later sleuths finally found the burial site.
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Day Three: the White House sacked 160 NSC officials, breaking the system that’s coordinated U.S. national security since 1947. The wreckage helped drive the disastrous Iran war. I was the Acting Senior Director for Intel. My new piece for Lawfare, on what political loyalty over expertise costs:
The Purge: How the White House Broke the NSC and How to Fix It
Dismantling the machinery that coordinates U.S. foreign policy led to disaster, from ill-conceived tariffs to the calamitous war with Iran.
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When life gives you a slightly breezy evening and you are looking for a gale, you just gotta be patient (or improvise!) #WaitForIt!
The Fourth of July speech we wish Trump would give, from a Ukrainian Trump impersonator. Watch here:
The Ukraine speech we wished Trump would give
This Fourth of July we hired a Ukrainian Trump impersonator to give a pro-Ukraine speech. At least, the most pro-Ukraine speech we could imagine him giving...
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@ashalexcooper.bsky.social I got your book today! I pre-ordered it from the local bookstore months ago. Something about changed publishers and it was hard for her to get. Last Friday I decided to give in and get it from Amazon. And it got here today of all days. It's been one hell of a week.
All you ever wanted to know about how Canada got it's flag (and the Calgarian that did it!) It's a long read, and a GREAT read. #HappyCanadaDay #CanadaDay www.sprawlcalgary.com/canadian-fla...
How a Calgarian created Canada’s flag | The Sprawl
George Stanley proposed ‘a simple red and white’ design.
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It’s Canada Day up Canada way. I’m doing something more Than typing at a keyboard or mopping down the floor No work today to earn some pay, no work at doing chores I’m doing things for all my friends, and those that I adore. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkak...
Stompin Tom Connors - Canada Day Up Canada Way
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Suck. Squeeze. Bang. Blow. Wait, what? I might need a better engineer than I am to figure out the fifth cylinder. #woodworking #whirligig
Okay, it's time for a Moist Owlette™ timeline cleanse. Today's moist owlette is "Owlfredo" at the Stone Zoo in Stoneham, Massachusetts. She's an Eastern screech owl (Megascops asio) & Animal Ambassador with a big personality. (📷: @zoonewengland.bsky.social via IG)
Absolutely awesome, Holly! I am proud and inspired and feeling a little bit more feisty than usual.
Today i testified before the National capitol planning commission against trumps appalling arch. youtu.be/TP4v40ax_uw?...
Absolute monster of a double-pronged ballistic truth missile by @donbraid.bsky.social right here. I never particularly minded the aims of Guilbeault, but his methods are absolute toxin. calgaryherald.com/news/braid-f...
Braid: Farewell to Steven Guilbeault, a founding father of Alberta separatism
No federal figure besides Trudeau did more than Steven Guilbeault to foster Alberta separatism
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Danielle Smith and Separatism’s Dangerous Momentum Prof @jaredwesley.ca provides terrific insight into Smith's support for the separatists. Must watch interview. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli youtu.be/COuNL5jjcyg
Danielle Smith and Separatism’s Dangerous Momentum
YouTube video by Energi Media
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BREAKING: Separatist leader Mitch Sylvestre plotting to either force Danielle Smith into UCP leadership review, or to pressure her for clearer referendum question www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta separatist leader planning to challenge Danielle Smith's leadership or change referendum question | CBC News
The UCP base has grown angry with the premier's pro-Canada stance, says Mitch Sylvestre of Stay Free Alberta.
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“But this was never about me. This is about all Americans. It’s about all of us.” At RDI’s 2026 Heroes of Democracy Gala, @captmarkkelly.bsky.social spoke about his clash with President Trump and Secretary Hegseth. Read his full remarks:
Sen. Mark Kelly: ‘That’s Not How This Country Works’
The Trump administration misread America.
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Danielle Smith’s separatist referendum puts us all at risk. We will not stand by and let the extremists who run the Premier also run this province. We’re going to stand up and fight. For our home. For Alberta. For Canada. And with your help, we WILL win. Join us: ForAlbertaForCanada.ca
We're going to fight like hell to save our home, and we WILL win.
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
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I'm in, buddy. Thank you once again.
WATCH LIVE — We will not stand by and let the extremists who run the Premier also run this province. We’re going to stand up and fight. For our home. For Alberta. For Canada. https://www.youtube.com/live/qlyaPmC-aqo?si=9eJoHOjTEQmVeo-e
Me? I'm sitting in my bedroom, downloading 68 MB of attachments, staring out the window watching bees pollinate my crab apple tree, all while listening to Linda Ronstadt sing a cover of Patsy Cline. What are YOU doing? youtu.be/9Odd-yT9Qkw
It’s time to stand up for the country we love - and the province we love. Time to stand up for authentic Alberta values. Whatever happens today, I’m saying yes to Canada, and no to politics of hate and division. #cdnpoli #ableg #abpoli
I don't listen to this nearly often enough. Listen. Listen to the words. Listen to the tone. Listen to the plea. Now is the time. #IHaveADream americanarchive.org/catalog/cpb-...
March on Washington; 17; I Have a Dream Speech: Martin Luther King, Jr.; Part 17 of 17
The Educational Radio Network / ERN's coverage of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Martin Luther King, Jr. introduction and speech: "I have a dream..."
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So if I'm reading this right, they doxxed all registered Alberta voters? www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta separatist group ordered to pull down list with millions of voters' personal information | CBC
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"The ordinary 'horseless carriage' is at present a luxury for the wealthy; and although its price will probably fall in the future, it will never, of course, come into as common use as the bicycle." -- Literary Digest, 1899
KASPAROV: As long as this Russian Empire exists, threat will remain. We need regime change, which won't happen without Ukraine winning. War has cost. I’m annoyed listening to complaints of Western Europeans. Yes, you have to pay more for oil. Ukrainians pay in blood every day.
There's a nice #Artemis II mission tracker here: artemis.cdnspace.ca LOTS of data about its current position, crew activities, and whether or not the toilet is currently "Go"
Artemis II Tracker — Live Mission Control
Real-time mission control dashboard tracking NASA's Artemis II crewed lunar flyby. Live telemetry, DSN comms, orbit visualization, and crew activities.
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