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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 10h

The “homemade” cinnamon sugar cake donuts used to be the best! No longer.

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 10h

Thank you so much! Very helpful :)

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 16/10/2026

Thanks! I still have visual memories of my aunts and uncles singing together, with my uncles played musical instruments. I find that this song is very comforting to the singer and the listener, despite or because of the emotional message.

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 16/10/2026

One of my favourite songs throughout my lifetime, as a child joining in during family gatherings to being an adult, singing quietly to babies.

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 16/10/2026

And we didn’t have to take gym if we had our period.

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 16/10/2026

How are the police so ignorant that they don’t know that a paraplegic woman needs to be in her wheelchair. No training to push a wheelchair? I hope that they did not harm her body.

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 16/10/2026

Yes, veggie chicken soup for supper, and turkey stick is cooking in the fridge. Great night for hot chocolate! ☕️

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 16/10/2026

Even Scrooge didn’t grab Tiny Tim’s crutch away from him.

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 16/10/2026

Deplorable. Ford ICE is doing his dirty work.

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Hmmm, no more fast food deliveries then.

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

No vaccines yet at our small Pharmacy. Everyone is on a waiting list. They have to prove they have a list and then may or may not obtain the vaccines they need.

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

That’s because some Premiers defunded hospitals in favour of private clinics.

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

If only adequate nursing staff in hospitals were employed with public funds, as they should be.

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

I recall Trudeau remarking to Carney to be careful who he thinks that he can trust because they can turn against you.

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

I noticed that the first evening bike lane event was well reported by CP24, unlike coverage for the OHC. The next day, Politician Ford had changed the work orders and must have told CP24 not to cover the news story. So the announcer had to direct viewers to their website for updates.

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Making his daily visit to pick up a sunflower head, the very neat squirrel decided to make a pit stop on the deck to have a drink of water from the watering can.

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

They have classes for that at Mara-a-Lago.

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

If bikes were trucks, could they occupy Bloor Street in Toronto?

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Why? Because he now has to buy electricity from Americans, causing Ontarians to pay more for hydro this winter? ❄️

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

I have no expectations that cold hearted Jones and Dr. death Moore ever changing their stance on being anti-vax, as dictated by Politician Ford.

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

ON police are only answerable to Politician Ford who uses our hard earned tax dollars to pay them very well so they keep quiet. Perks too. 🚙 ✈️ 🚁 Remember how he used cops to prolong the Ottawa occupation and later, refused to be held accountable?

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

This winter, our electricity bills will skyrocket. Ontario is buying hydro from New York state. Eight years ago, Politician Ford tore down wind farms and failed to refurbish/retire Darlington and Pickering nuclear plants. Both now are shut down. Get out the 🐖 bank. ❄️ apple.news/AujDmMiXjRjK...

apple.news

Ontario signs contract to import electricity from U.S. — Toronto Star

The deal, to import oil- and gas-fired electricity, comes after Doug Ford threatened to cut Ontario-generated power to the States.

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Pam M 🇨🇦 @pam111.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

I'd love to see the bike lane removal protests turn into a full-blown general strike against the Ford government that results in his resignation. #ONpoli

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Is he going to station police at voting polls also, if he ever calls an election? There must be more than enough evidence of corruption by now for the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario to use her discretionary powers and dismiss the Premier.

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

If only it could be so. In the meantime, we eat oatmeal. 🥣

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

This bullying makes me very sad. Another leader who could care less even about the safety of bike riders, young and old. Government’s response - send in the police and destroy bike lanes. I wonder if that road company was part of the Ottawa Occupation, taking the contract and hiding their name.

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

My kind of day. When I’m not knitting!

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Might this dude be referring to AI? He’s not far off the mark as far as Brad is concerned.

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Might “clear mandate” be akin to the catchphrase “gravy train”? There was no huge majority given by ON voters. The ON govt was not given a clear mandate. Clearing the street of bike lanes is only being directed by Politian Ford at his own behest and for his own benefit.

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Watch to see if he brings out his police force to have his way.

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Some of my Scottish ancestors were there and were strong enough to pull the heavy cannons into place!

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

So we had better appreciate lemons in our life and just make lemonade.

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

We have our heat on already and I put flannelette sheets on the bed, but I'm not wearing my flannel pyjamas yet ;)

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Yes, I remember! This is of my favourite songs. One Jan, I met Gale briefly at a university conference in Saskatoon. That was the winter that evidence of UFOs landing in a farmer‘s field became exciting news. It was -40’F and trains were running late or not at all, so much snow blocked the rails!

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

At Thanksgiving, I make pumpkin pie with my Grandmother’s recipe. They owned an apiary, so she used honey. This year, I decided to make the recipe with dark maple syrup :) If you really want to make a pie from scratch, try this French Canadian recipe. seasonandserveblog.com/2026/09/23/m...

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Maple Pumpkin Pie with Galeux d’Eysines Pumpkin - Season & Serve

Discover a unique fall dessert with this Maple Pumpkin Pie made from Galeux d’Eysines pumpkin. Learn why this French heirloom pumpkin makes the perfect pie.

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

I filled the form and requested that public executions be blocked the same as Canada blocks porn.

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Happy Thanksgiving weekend! 🇨🇦 🍁 😄 🙏 🦃 🥧 🎉

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Looks delicious! What kind of onions did you use?

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

On a Friday evening, after a very busy school week, when one day was especially rewarding, you were able to mind your p’s and q’s. Well done! 😊

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Hmmm … OLG 🇨🇦? If you buy lottery tickets, a new one “Cash Pop” is run by 🇺🇸 Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation. If you support Canadian products in ON, check this out before buying. Ford is expanding his American portfolio at our expense. www.canadiangamingbusiness.com/2026/01/26/o...

canadiangamingbusiness.com

Ontario Lottery Looks to Boost Retail Sales with Brightstar

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) will use Brightstar Lottery's cloud-based Sales Wizard automation tool to streamline its operations.

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Might this be the place Rob Ford went to dry out?

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Harris started to erase OHIP and Ford is determined to eliminate it in favour of privatization. The young pharmacists aren’t even aware of the large number of prescription drugs that used to be covered by OHIP :(

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Can be domesticated. 🥗 😉 Canuckle 1608 3/6 ⬜⬜⬜⬜🟥 ⬜⬜🟥⬜🟥 🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥 🔥 streak: 12 🥉 #CanuckleBronzeTeam www.canucklegame.ca

canucklegame.ca

Canuckle - A daily Canadian word game

Guess the hidden word in 6 tries. A new puzzle is available each day.

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Ford is antivax like his daughter and the Convoy participants.

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Barbara MacKinnon @barbaramackinnon.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

ON site says October 26th, and then they will still drag their feet to get vaccines to every other pharmacies not owned by Galen.

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