Annabel @annabelt.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Ooh hello new followers! Been a bit bluesky-quiet of late. I was trying to Get Off The Internet and bought a dumbphone. I failed, obviously, because the dumbphone was too dumb to allow me to chat to good friends overseas. 010
Reposted by AnnabelSaskBooks @skbooks.com · 05/08/2026Selected Writings: Six Years of Philosophy by Leighton D. Peart (@petespress.bsky.social) is a slim tome that is weighty with deeply thought-out ideas. In nine essays, get to know Peart's philosophy developed over six years. Read the review at reviews.skbooks.com/selected-wri...reviews.skbooks.comSelected WritingsSelected Writings: Six Years of Philosophyby Leighton D. PeartPublished by Pete’s PressReview by Toby A. Welch $21.99 ISBN 9781069345967I love little books like this. They are great to throw in yo… 052
Annabel @annabelt.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Aw thanks Jon! The piano is still in the "bonkers idea" stage but you never know... Glad you liked the place anyway! 110
Reposted by AnnabelPete's Press and Bookshop @petespress.bsky.social · 20/06/2026The awful window problem has been solved by the amazing artist, Carmen's Colour Creations! 072
Reposted by AnnabelPete's Press and Bookshop @petespress.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Our little bookshop is now on @libro.fm ! Choose Pete's Bookshop when you get your audiobooks, and support a brand new indie as you do it! What could be better? #booksky 062
Reposted by AnnabelBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Your regular reminder that there ISN’T a “war on cars.” Any objective observation in most cities however, would conclude that for 60+ years there’s been a war on every mobility choice EXCEPT cars. And that’s been bad for EVERYONE, including drivers. Poster via @urbantruth.bsky.social. #UrbanTruth 724791
Reposted by AnnabelPete's Press and Bookshop @petespress.bsky.social · 14/05/2026It's happening!!! Pete's Bookshop opens May 21st #yqr #booksky 📚💙 082
Reposted by AnnabelThe Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 13/05/2026Local woman looking forward to 23 days between harsh winter and uncontrollable wildfiresthebeaverton.comLocal woman looking forward to 23 days between harsh winter and uncontrollable wildfiresGRAND PRAIRIE - With spring finally underway, 34-year-old resident Inna Bondaruk reports she is looking forward to enjoying the approximately 23 days of tolerable weather between the end of a harsh, u... 9461124
Reposted by AnnabelBel @bel-scifi.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Woohoo!!! @skbooks.com reviewed HopeStreet! reviews.skbooks.com/hopestreet/ Thank-you so much!! #bookskyreviews.skbooks.comHopeStreetHopeStreetby Bel TerrillPublished by Pete’s PressReview by Toby A. Welch $24.99 ISBN 9781997713029 If you’re into dystopian stories with a tech twist, HopeStreet needs to be on your radar.HopeStre… 052
Reposted by AnnabelPete's Press and Bookshop @petespress.bsky.social · 26/04/2026Happy Independent Bookstore Day!! To celebrate, here's our Big Announcement: We're opening a new bookstore in Regina!! Featuring Pete's Press books and other Saskatchewan publishers. Opening in May! #yqr #booksky 083
Reposted by AnnabelPete's Press and Bookshop @petespress.bsky.social · 25/04/2026REALLY HUGE NEWS COMING TOMORROW FOR INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY!!! WATCH THIS SPACE!!! #Booksky 📚💙 091
Reposted by AnnabelCathy Tuttle @cathytuttle.bsky.social · 20/04/2026One of the main reasons I ❤️ Utrecht is that I feel safe biking anywhere in the city AND the government works hard every year to make getting around by bike even better. It's a sharp contrast to biking in America (and, frankly, most places in the world). It's time to change the world. 1316
Reposted by AnnabelIndie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 16/04/2026It’s fucking bizarre how people are acting like something from 2022 is something they can’t live without. Like dudes, the emotional dependence on a sycophantic machine regurgitating nonsense to encourage you to stop engaging in critical thought and trust the slop is truly depressing to witness. 1837601251
Reposted by AnnabelSaskboy from Saskatchewan @saskboy.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Latest by @daviddoel.bsky.social on GenAI and Carney's betrayal of building Canada strong and united. He's selling us out to the worst Americans. youtu.be/95KZlMa_zIY?...youtu.be"Ai For All" Declares Mark Carney. Avi Lewis Pushes BackYouTube video by The Rational National 032
Reposted by AnnabelPete's Press and Bookshop @petespress.bsky.social · 12/04/2026Our books are available at the new Makers store, in the Cornwall Centre, #yqr! It may be mini for now, but it's the only bookseller in the mall!! 25+ titles over many different genres, and everyone local! #booksky 061
Reposted by AnnabelLanrick Bennett @lanrickbennett.bsky.social · 08/04/2026“The private motor vehicle is the most health-harming mode of personal transportation, both individually and societally. It is also inequitable, particularly within our cities and towns..” Truth Bombs via @sflkirk.bsky.social h/t @urbantruth.bsky.socialmedia.tenor.comALT: 14712
Reposted by AnnabelBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 08/04/2026“In London cyclists now outnumber cars in the City by 2 to 1. Paris, where they now outnumber motorists across the whole city, is catching up with Europe’s traditional bike capitals, Amsterdam & Copenhagen…In Copenhagen, bikes account for almost half of commuter trips to work/school.” @economist.comeconomist.comForget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transportPedal power is booming, spinning up a new culture war 401576486
Reposted by AnnabelPete's Press and Bookshop @petespress.bsky.social · 07/04/2026It's our second birthday!! Two years of #indie publishing! #booksky 041
Reposted by AnnabelMicroplastics Sommelier @leastactionhero.bsky.social · 04/04/2026guys, bluesky is dying. if we don't start getting more likes, a greedy developer will bulldoze the site to put up a parking garage. the only thing that can save it is for a ragtag crew of misfits to put on one last big concert at the community center. 266103091555
Reposted by AnnabelPete's Press and Bookshop @petespress.bsky.social · 02/04/2026When Glen Harper arrived in Toronto he came with a single purpose: to learn how people who live without shelter survive in Canada’s largest city.This is a detailed, first-hand account from a man who voluntarily became homeless to record the truth for himself. Pre-order Now! Petes-press.square.site 031
Annabel @annabelt.bsky.social · 30/03/2026Hey! This looks interesting. One of our Pete's Press authors, Glen Harper, is debating whether to start his own political party, very old school socialist. He also wrote a novel about unions. petes-press.square.site/product/the-... I'll pass this on to him!petes-press.square.sitePete's Press 010
Annabel @annabelt.bsky.social · 29/03/2026Oh good for her taking a stand!! Just such a shame that it's *still* an issue. Here (Regina) we don't even get the painted lanes. My son (15) loves biking and could realistically cycle to school in 15mins. Except it's so damn dangerous that he has to take a 40 minute journey on 2 buses instead. 010
Annabel @annabelt.bsky.social · 29/03/2026Turns out where I had my first serious bike crash last year is an area where the local councillor is acutely aware of the dangers but prioritizes parking over safety. Colour me surprised... 000
Annabel @annabelt.bsky.social · 29/03/2026Yes! Sorry, Jones Ave. I was heading from Danforth to Queen St, I know that much. But it was steep (from my flatland perspective) and the bike lane was just paint on the road. 110
Annabel @annabelt.bsky.social · 28/03/2026(Should qualify this by saying I'm from saskatchewan and haven't cycled down hills in about 15 yrs) Was freewheeling down Jones St and someone opened their car door into me. Those bike share bikes don't come with helmets! To his credit, driver looked more terrified than I was & called an ambulance 111
Annabel @annabelt.bsky.social · 28/03/2026Happy to have contributed to this, even if it did once end in concussion.... 110
Reposted by AnnabelJames Longhurst @jameslonghurst.bsky.social · 25/03/2026Seven-word death punch 4495591958
Annabel @annabelt.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Point being: why oh why is Vancouver so much more than anywhere else? The weekend AFTER Easter as well. 010
Annabel @annabelt.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Planned shoestring-budget city breaks this year. Toronto in January: flights=$238, hostel for 3 nights, $240 Vancouver in April: flights= $348, airbnb for 3 nights= $354 Winnipeg, May: (driving+) $400 for 3 nights Calgary, August: flights$220 hostel for 3 nights:$160 Cannot figure out Montreal! 220
Annabel @annabelt.bsky.social · 25/03/2026Also incentivized rents for start ups. Committing to 3-5 year lease at ~$2500 a month (average for Regina commercial leases) is prohibitively risky for indie businesses. A city-owned huge building filled with mini businesses (AND AN APPROVED COMMERCIAL KITCHEN) with rent control would be amazing! 010
Reposted by AnnabelPete's Press and Bookshop @petespress.bsky.social · 25/03/2026Big News: WE HAVE A (mini) STOREFRONT OPENING! (Sort of) #Makers is opening in Regina, in the Cornwall Centre in mid-April. The store focuses on indie small businesses and locally-made goods. Pete’s Press fits the bill! So, all our books will be stocked in a bricks and mortar store finally! 022
Annabel @annabelt.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Perimenopausal sleep deprived urge to move to Toronto. Fortunately I then look around me and remember I actually quite like eating and owning my house. 031
Annabel @annabelt.bsky.social · 24/03/2026www.change.org/p/stop-the-b...change.orgSign the PetitionStop the Bell Fabric AI data centre from being built 052
Reposted by AnnabelThe REAL FlyDog's Prairie Meme Emporium @therealflydog.bsky.social · 24/03/2026No one asked for it, but when has that ever stopped the current gen of technosociopaths? They're coming for your children, but now the island comes to you. #Grok #Palantir #ChatGPT #AISlop #KeepAIOutOfSchool 042
Reposted by AnnabelMarc Spooner @drmarcspooner.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Let’s gather for these important discussions 031
Reposted by AnnabelStrong Towns Regina @strongtownsyqr.bsky.social · 23/03/2026This Wednesday will be the final reading of the the 10% transit fair increase bylaw. This is the last opportunity for city council to reconsider. The previous reading vote passed with a split of 6-5. There's a possibility that a vote could change and the transit fare increase will not go into effect 123
Annabel @annabelt.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Wrote an article (for a forthcoming @petespress.bsky.social anthology) about misogyny in AI. Called Artificial Incely-Gents. Artificial Incely-Gents medium.com/@townsendann... #bookskymedium.comArtificial Incely-GentsOn the huge demographic missing from A.I. technologies. 072
Reposted by AnnabelMirMosa @mirmosa.bsky.social · 23/03/2026tammyrobert.substack.com/p/the-cruelt... #SAID #Poverty #LegislatedPovertytammyrobert.substack.comThe Cruelty is the Point: How Scott Moe’s Cabinet Gutted Disability Support in SaskatchewanYou didn't think it could get worse, did you? Well, here we are. 115
Reposted by AnnabelRachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 22/03/2026I know this has circulated with alacrity recently, so you may have already seen it, but if you haven't... WOW BOY HOWDY it's the most useful thing. Thank you cardcatalogforlife.substack.com -- this is a very very very helpful public service: cardcatalogforlife.substack.com/p/google-has...cardcatalogforlife.substack.comGoogle Has a Secret Reference Desk. Here's How to Use It.40 Google features to find exactly what you need, the alternative search engines that do things Google won't, and the reference desk framework underneath all of it. 287116684865
Annabel @annabelt.bsky.social · 23/03/2026www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... This was a wonderful event and I'm glad we got some Press coverage. #fuckAIcbc.caRegina residents protest planned Bell AI data centre through art, music and zines | CBC NewsWhile an online petition against a planned AI data centre near Regina has gained over 10,000 signatures, a group of local residents took their concerns offline to protest the project through art. 083