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Erin Pepler

@erinpepler.bsky.social
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Freelance writer, book nerd, interested and sometimes interesting. Toronto gone suburbs. Author of Send Me Into The Woods Alone: Essays on Motherhood.

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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
My daughter's grade 10 history class has 39 kids in it. Happy back to school, Ontario! May we finally vote out this terrible government one day. #OntPoli #FordFails #OntEd
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Hello, businesses. YOUR AI POSTERS SUCK! #reversemarketing
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Shout out to the medical lab by my house for never failing to blast classic rock at full volume while drawing my blood #friday #rickspringfield
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
"You'll sleep when your kids are older," they say, and yet I just got out of my warm bed to kill a spider for my 15yo daughter #motherhood #parenting
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
I probably trust my husband too much because whenever he acts secretive on his phone, I assume he's buying me a present (he is) #mothersday #thenmybirthday #itsbooks
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Grapes are $12 at Sobeys right now. A tiny shell of berries is $5-7. Godspeed anyone who wants to eat/feed a family and also do literally anything else. #whendothefarmersmarketsopen
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
I have a medical condition that won't kill me but does impact my quality of life. Medication helps, but the main advice is, "eat more protein, sleep 8+ hrs a night and reduce your stress." Only women have this condition. Do you know how hard it is for most women to follow this advice? 🫠 #killmenow
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
My kids had a spirit day at school. Kid 1: It was awesome, we did potato sack races, three-legged races, played music and did some fun dances! Kid 2: For those reasons, I hated it. #parenting #motherhood
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
I am a 41-year-old woman who cannot do long division!!!! Parenting will humble you in so many ways.
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Nothing makes me feel more useless than when my teenage daughter asks for help with her math homework. It's been 25 years since I took math and the only thing I retained was how to calculate percentages. Beyond that? GODSPEED, MY CHILD. I know nothing. #parenting #math #socialsciencesmajor
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
I don't know a single author who uses it, actually.
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Only saw that Barbie monologue posted twice so I'm going to call it a successful IWD #IWD2026
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Things that would fix me: - a long train ride + books - a loud concert (in good seats) - homemade soup + a soft blanket - several hours in a public library - an inheritance but no one dies - spring weather - a nice swim in a lake (not cold) - all the billionaires are shot into the sun - iced coffee
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Too bad because I'd finally decided I'll get on stage next time, but only if it's Bawitdaba
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Stellbound: Stellraiser II @antlervel.vet · 17/02/2026
I would shoot the computer with a handgun five to eight times
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
I JUST REALIZED THAT RFK QUOTE IS REAL. My god. I know these people are bad but when I saw "I used to snort cocaine off a toilet seat" I assumed it was a) parody and b) secretly true. But saying it aloud? In public?? AR WORK??? Bananas. #germs #murica #howisthisreallife
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Looking at all of the AI slop creeping into my feeds/life, I genuinely can't believe this is a thing people use by choice and are excited about. Feeling particularly discouraged today. Are we doomed? #fuckAI #bringbackcriticalthinking #please #boycottChatGPT
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Trapdinawrpool @trapdinawrpool.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
The roof was never an issue beyond a useful pretext for Ford to help his developer pals www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Liberal MPP urges province to reopen Ontario Science Centre as roof withstands record snow | CBC News
A Liberal MPP is calling on the Doug Ford government to reopen the Ontario Science Centre at its current location given that its roof appears to be in no danger of collapsing following record amounts ...
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Ontario parents: please read and share and ACT! #halton #toronto #onted #hamont #burlon #education #trusteesmatter #ontarioeducators #oakville #milton #peel docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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For Sharing: PROTECT THE ROLE OF SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES IN ONTARIO
PROTECT THE ROLE OF SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES IN ONTARIO Ontario’s education minister, Paul Calandra, is inclined to eliminate the role of school board trustee, asserting that he could get rid of this el...
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Supriya Dwivedi @supriya.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
“FIVE YEAR OLD CLIENT STUCK IN AN IMMIGRATION PRISON”
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Every single day I read the news, turn to my husband and yell, "How is this real life?!?" before taking a breath and trying to do my job effectively so we can continue to pay our mortgage even though the entire world is on a crash course with hell 🤷‍♀️
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Greenland calls me Papa
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Iceland calls me Daddy, too #endtimes
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
In memory of a dear family friend, Very Reverend Dr. N. Bruce McLeod. ♥️ broadview.org/bruce-mcleod...
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Former United Church moderator who ‘walked the talk’ dies at 96 | Broadview Magazine
Very Rev. Bruce McLeod's life was animated by the pursuit of justice
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
They still blow my mind, honestly. Remember Gushers? I hated them but they remain embedded in my psyche. My kid considers himself an instant noodle connaisseur but doesn't know a damn thing about frozen breakfast or '90s snack foods. For shame!
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
😂😂😂
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
We have a waffle maker at home so I've never bought Eggos, but like, I assumed he knew they were real? I've never bought Pop Tarts but he knew what those were (maybe because kids bring them to school). What else doesn't he know??? Do I have to explain Dunkaroos?!
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
My 13yo son, a child who rarely enters a grocery store, came with me to run an errand today. In the freezer aisle he gasped and went, "wait, Eggo waffles are REAL? I thought they were made up for Stranger Things!" So anyway they know a lot of stuff but also they don't know some really basic stuff.
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
How much does it cost to have kids in extracurriculars? A lot—but there are ways to avoid breaking the bank. Here's my latest for MoneySense. www.moneysense.ca/spend/how-mu... #parenting #personalfinance #canada
moneysense.ca
How much are Canadian families (really) spending on extracurricular activities—and can they afford it? - MoneySense
Canadian parents spend an average of $1,160 a year on extracurriculars. See how real families compare and get expert tips to keep activities affordable.
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Pro: my kids do their own laundry Con: this
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Overheard my kids laughing hysterically in the living room. Smiled to myself, then realized the 'funny thing' was my son accidentally running a crayon through the dryer for the second time. ("That's sooooo bad," my daughter squealed as they examined a clump of melted wax.) 🤦‍♀️ #parenting #motherhood
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
And fuck Elon Musk, obviously
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
What I've gathered: Starbucks released a small number of holiday cups that look like the plastic bears honey used to come in, and they are somehow very desirable (??) so people are mad about not getting one?? Because really, what else is there to be mad about/channel your energy into?? Kill me now
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
The first two news items I saw today involved the words "bearista cup shortage" and "first trillionaire" so please excuse me while I throw myself into the sun #friday #wtf
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Now Toronto @nowtoronto.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Tucked along Roncesvalles Avenue in Toronto’s west end, Another Story Bookshop is more than just a cozy neighbourhood bookstore — it’s a literary hub rooted in social justice, equity, and community. #Toronto #SmallBusinessMonth @anotherstoryto.bsky.social nowtoronto.com/culture/how-...
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king's co-op boo store 👻 @kingsbookstore.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
we're still shipping all over Canada for only $5 and we now have a tugboat to help us spread the word! how do we do it? that's really none of your business
our logo of a bridge with books weighing it down, now with a tugboat sailing across with a banner that says $5 shipping across Canada
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Baaaaaaaseball #gosports
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
My husband doesn't golf. He doesn't watch hockey, football or basketball. He truly only wants to watch the Blue Jays in the World Series and now SportsNet is down while the team that is OWNED BY ROGERS leads the game. This is wild, lol. #BlueJays
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Come on SportsNet, none of us have cable anymore!!!!! #letsgobluejays
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Does this mean my parents are going to get divorced again?? #1993isback #letsgobluejays
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
"Ugh, Carney, BUT NOT IN A CONSERVATIVE WAY."
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
I feel like any time I express disappointment in Carney I need to include a mention that I wanted someone farther left, not PP. Anyway. UGH, CARNEY. 🤦‍♀️ #canpoli
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Love this and could not agree more, @michellecyca.com! #parenting
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
When people talk about "resell value" as an element of making car purchases I'm like lol, no, I will drive this car into the ground and then get $300 for the scrap metal
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Forever amused that a car dealership sends me enthusiastic sales emails on a regular basis. Long weekend? Buy a car! Back to school season? BUY A CAR!!! Sir, I have bought two (used) cars in my entire life and expect the third purchase to take place around 2035. Sorry, but not really? #beepbeep
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
This was the worst place for a typo
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
My 14yo daughter, who is very smart but terrible at spelling: "Wiener-ie? That's weird, what's that?" Her 12yo brother, also smart and fortunately, able to spell: "That says winery. It's a WINERY." #momlife #parenting #roadtrip
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
We've moved on to Higher by Creed playing at an 11 out of 10. Please just take my blood, this is almost certainly worse than whatever is wrong with me!!
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
I was going to read but the sound of Rush at full volume is too powerful
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Erin Pepler @erinpepler.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
At a local clinic having blood taken and they are absolutely BLASTING classic rock like we're on a boat #bloodlabpartytime
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