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Colin

@colin99.bsky.social
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Hello! Originally from small town Saskatchewan but living in Toronto for most of my adult life. I read a lot, love sci-fi and history

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Colin @colin99.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Hey! I think you'd like this session from Calm. For a limited time, you can also get a free 30-day guest pass to try the whole library of content and activities. www.calm.com/player/T65U6...
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Listen to Ground Yourself Amid the Scroll by Rose Nisker on Calm
FREE PREVIEW: Press pause on the urgency. Created in partnership with MS NOW, this meditation will help you settle the mind and body, so you can stay engaged and informed from a more grounded place.
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Angelica Shalagina Official🇺🇦 @angel-shalagina.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Good evening from Ukraine 🇺🇦 Still smiling. Still hoping. Still refusing to give up #ukraine #ukrainian #ukrainians #war #ukrainerussiawar
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Juniper @gravepixie.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
If anyone wants to help me keep my electric and water on that would be really cool before they shut off the end of the week
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Colin @colin99.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Canuckle 1608 5/6 ⬜⬜⬜🟨⬜ 🟥⬜⬜🟨⬜ 🟥⬜🟨⬜⬜ 🟥🟥🟥⬜🟥 🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥 🔥 streak: 1 www.canucklegame.ca
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Canuckle - A daily Canadian word game
Guess the hidden word in 6 tries. A new puzzle is available each day.
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Colin @colin99.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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What now for Mathematics (with 3Blue1Brown) - Numberphile
YouTube video by Numberphile
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Colin @colin99.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I'm slowly getting into Stellaris. The complexity is taking awhile to get used to.
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Juniper @gravepixie.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
‼️SINGLE DISABLED MOM‼️ needing help with bills. Water is due today- $296 Electric is due the 8th- $368 PayPal: www.paypal.me/Coffinelf Cashapp: cash.app/$juniperkewpie Kofi: ko-fi.com/coffinfairy
Screenshot of text that reads: Hi, I'm juniper. I'm a single disabled mom who's waiting on SSI to help my kids and I get by. I use to work 2 jobs until my body couldn't handle doing it with my long covid issues. In December 2022 my health landed me in the ER where I was in AFib. My heart had to be restarted because it wouldn't come down from over 215 bpm. Not only was that experience extremely traumatizing but it was also eye opening that I am the only one caring for my kids. I realized I needed to do whatever I had to to make sure I stayed around for them.
Which brings me to the main reason outside of my health that I cannot work. One of my kids is disabled with level 3 autism. It is the most severe type of autism. He is
nonverbal, aggressive when overwhelmed/ can't communicate and doesn't understand to avoid dangerous things. I have to lock my house up tight so he can't elope as drowning is a HUGE cause of death among severely autistic kids like my son. I'm on high alert majority of the day unless he sleeps. He is 9 years old and it's equivalentScreenshot of text that reads: sleeps. He is 9 years old and it's equivalent to watching a toddler all day who isn't potty trained, know danger and is constantly making messes. That's the best way I can describe it to someone who hasn't lived it.
My son is smart but he struggles with danger awareness, verbal communication and being sensitive to noise and everyday things you wouldn't bat an eye at.
I tried getting him caregivers but he did worse and was hurting those caregivers because he was so upset, I would have to take off work to come home and help him as well as relieve the caregivers. He needs me with him. I take him to his weekly therapies (when we had a car) which is 3 therapies and do everything for him as he has issues even using the bathroom, bathing himself and things kids usually know how to do by
4. This has put me in a very difficult situation not being able to work and waiting on government assistance to help. I'm now stuck needing help online.I'm extremely thankful to have this community and genuine people care about my kids and I.
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Coach Finstock @coachfinstock.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The "Is AI alive" conversation is 100% this, too. If you can be conned by a chatbot, I fear for your general safety. You are the guy at the stripclub who think the dancers really like you.
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Colin @colin99.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Ummm you mean they don't like me 😔
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Colin @colin99.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I decided a few ago that I have to take news breaks occasionally for my mental health.
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
“A judge has ordered the Alberta government and Alberta Health Services (AHS) to disclose records they had sought to keep private, or claimed did not exist, to the agency’s former chief executive officer Athana Mentzelopoulos” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
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'Gaps and deficiencies': Government and AHS ordered to disclose records in Mentzelopoulos lawsuit
Alberta gvernment and AHS records including meeting minutes and email attachments must be disclosed to the former AHS CEO, a judge ruled
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Colin @colin99.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Robin Robertson · Poem: ‘Venetian vedute (acqua alta e inverno)’
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Maggie Tokuda-Hall @maggietokudahall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
It is the start of Banned Books Week and as such it's an EXCELLLLENT moment to donate to @authorsabb.bsky.social. We are laser focused on tbe single issue of fighting book bans. It's hard work, and we've done it with all volunteers for about 3 years-- and now we finally have a program manager.
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Colin @colin99.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Spark - Oct 4 ONE LEG AT A TIME 👖 Hindsight 🥈 - 74%
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Colin @colin99.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I unlocked a new Achievement in Elevate. You can challenge yourself too. Get Elevate here: taps.io/elevateapp?a...
Completed 1000 equivalence puzzles
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Colin @colin99.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Edmonton man charged with threatening PM Carney on social media platform X ground.news/article/edmo...
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Edmonton man charged with threatening PM Carney on social media platform X
Authorities have charged a 44-year-old Edmonton man with uttering a death threat to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the social media platform X.
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Colin @colin99.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"Clocking 62 minutes in the vigorous zone shows a lot of grit today. You maintained a pace of 8'53" /km, which is a solid improvement over your previous walks at this intensity. Your heart rate peaked at 154 bpm toward the end of those 7.5 km. Make sure to prioritize some downtime this afternoon."
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Colin @colin99.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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Awakening | Waking Up
See how meditation reveals the original nature of mind and cosmos.
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Colin @colin99.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
In a strange way one of the biggest improvements I've made in months each purchasing a wiz light bulb. In the mornings I put it on full white light then later in the afternoon move to a more bluish color to wind down. I'm still trying to sort out the automation
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Colin @colin99.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
With all the massive changes I've started seeing a therapist. She recommended " the body keeps the score" . It's an interesting read (many of the issues he discusses are much more severe than my problems). There are some good ideas that I'm starting to add to my days
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Colin @colin99.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I was due for another colonoscopy so getting it done is one less thing to worry about. Luckily the hospital is within walking distance
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Colin @colin99.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Saw the gastroenterologist this morning for a followup. The colonoscopy and biopsy showed no issues. He agrees that with the stress I've been under in the past few months that my body just said 'stop'. The stomach is a second Brain! The issues I was seeing have diminished in the past month
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Colin @colin99.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Looking at getting out this weekend. My birthday is coming up in a few days . I used to go to monthly parties at the Royal Ontario museum a few years ago. It was massively packed with bands and drinks/appetizers everywhere. I missed this month but might try for next
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Colin @colin99.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Since I'm not working I have a lot more time to stare at the walls and think about everything 🤣
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Colin @colin99.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I've been doing a large cleanup and replacement of worn out items at home. Over years, it's easy to get used to how things look until I finally said I need to start replacing them.
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Colin @colin99.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Spark - Oct 1 FEELING FROGGY 🐸 Hindsight 🥈 - 85%
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Colin @colin99.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Tsawwassen First Nation ends Truth and Reconciliation event early; police say 4 people hit in 'collision' ground.news/article/civi...
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Tsawwassen First Nation ends Truth and Reconciliation event early; police say 4 people hit in 'collision'
Four people have been struck by a vehicle on Tsawwassen First Nation lands, according to the Delta Police Department.
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Colin @colin99.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Tsawwassen First Nation ends Truth and Reconciliation event early; police say 4 people hit in 'collision' ground.news/article/civi...
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Tsawwassen First Nation ends Truth and Reconciliation event early; police say 4 people hit in 'collision'
Four people have been struck by a vehicle on Tsawwassen First Nation lands, according to the Delta Police Department.
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Colin @colin99.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Canada.ca share.google/tNXQJcY5h51s...
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Canada.ca
The Government of Canada website is a single point of access to all programs, services, departments, ministries and organizations of the Government of Canada.
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Colin @colin99.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This is the first time I've gotten one of these puzzles right without using any hints.
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Colin @colin99.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Minute Cryptic - 29 September, 2026 "Annual migrants head to Germany, then south into, say, Tripoli?" (5) 🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣🟣 🏆 0 hints – 2 under the community par (177,895 solvers so far). Time: 12s. www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...
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Minute Cryptic
Minute Cryptic is a free daily cryptic crossword clue. Solve today's puzzle, learn how cryptic clues work with free guided courses, and build your solving streak.
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Canadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
September Snow on Mount Schaffer J.E.H. MacDonald 1929
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Colin @colin99.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Canuckle 1595 4/6 ⬜⬜⬜⬜🟨 🟨🟨⬜🟨⬜ ⬜⬜🟥⬜🟥 🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥 🔥 streak: 1 www.canucklegame.ca
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Canuckle - A daily Canadian word game
Guess the hidden word in 6 tries. A new puzzle is available each day.
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Robert "The Bobby Yaga" McNees @mcnees.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Astrophysicist Charlotte Moore Sitterly was born #OTD in 1898. She compiled extensive data on optical and later UV spectra, and her spectroscopic tables are still in use today. 🧪 ⚛️ 🔭 👩‍🔬 Image: AIP Emilio Segrè Visual Archives / Michael A. Duncan
Photo portrait of a young Charlotte Moore Sitterly taken some time in 1919, when she was 20 or 21 years old. Her hair is pulled back and she is wearing glasses and a white top with a wide collar. She is looking to the side of the camera. The photo is sepia-toned.
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Colin @colin99.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Minute Cryptic - 24 September, 2026 "The Godfather Part I" (3) ⚪️⚪️⚪️🟡🟣🟣 🏋 4 hints – 3 over the community par (152,435 solvers so far). Time: 5h 8m. www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...
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Minute Cryptic
Minute Cryptic is a free daily cryptic crossword clue. Solve today's puzzle, learn how cryptic clues work with free guided courses, and build your solving streak.
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Colin @colin99.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
This is the first of these puzzles that I completely don't understand how the answer relates to the clue. I'm probably missing something very apparent :) a YouTube channel I follow usually solves them a few days after they are released so I'll see what he makes of it.
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Colin @colin99.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Minute Cryptic - 23 September, 2026 "So, what anagram indicator can I ultimately use?" (1,4,4) ⚪️⚪️⚪️🟡🟡🟡🟡🟡🟡🟣🟣🟣 🏋 9 hints – 7 over the community par (183,793 solvers so far). Time: 3m 52s. www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...
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Minute Cryptic
Minute Cryptic is a free daily cryptic crossword clue. Solve today's puzzle, learn how cryptic clues work with free guided courses, and build your solving streak.
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Colin @colin99.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
This was my grade 12 graduation class - many many years ago
High school graduation photo
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 22/09/2026
Epstein survivor Danielle Bensky: I saw documents recently. I was trying to compile a list of just the most heinous emails, just to be able to bring them to government and say, like, “We need to find out who these perpetrators are,” and they’re all redacted.
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 22/09/2026
DoorDash has ripped off more than 260,000 NYC delivery workers. We’re making them pay $131.5 million — the largest worker settlement in City history. This is New York, where hard work pays and greed will cost you.
DoorDash messed up.
They repeatedly left more than 260,000 NYC delivery workers underpaid or paid late, causing them immense stress and financial difficulty.
That's unacceptable.
We've secured a $131.5M settlement from
DoorDash - the largest worker settlement in NYC history and largest delivery worker settlement in
American municipal history.
Every worker will be paid what they are owed, and every company will be forced to abide by the laws of this city.

LOGOS:
The OFFICE of the MAYOR of NYC
NYC Consumer and Worker Protection Mayor Mamdani and Deliveristas representatives stand behind a podium.Mayor Mamdani signs a giant check.Three delivery workers holding a giant fake check for $131.5M.
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Colchester Museums @colmuseums.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This #WorldCarFreeDay, why not leave the car at home and discover the natural world another way? 🚌🚶‍♀️🚆 Colchester's Natural History Museum is easy to reach by public transport, walking or cycling, making it the perfect stop for a car-free day out in the city centre.
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