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Rory Blank @roryblank.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Introducing Gurpo

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Ellen Chang-Richardson @ehjchang.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Calling all #Ottawa / #Gatineau based folks! I will be hosting an English-language collage and ecopoetry writing workshop next Weds Oct 7, 6:30-8:30pm @ A Love Letter Paper Boutique. We currently have 2 registrants. Need 3 more or the workshop will be cancelled. Come get creative + cozy with me!

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J. B. Bartram @jbbartram.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

One of my favourite things about where we live in Ottawa is that we can walk to the local baseball stadium (Frontier League, but stadium was built for the Expos’ AAA team so it feels like Real Serious Baseball Time) & the daytime route runs along the river! City life can be so magical 🥰

A baseball stadium at dusk, looking super dreamy

Introducing the lineup. There’s a big full/almost-full moon rising behind the players

Stadium again, this time the game is in session and it’s also darker

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Steven (with a PH) @sjksalisbury.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Christening a baby is nothing like christening a ship. I know that now. Once again I can only apologise.

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Ned Raggett @nedraggett.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Okay so @defector.com has had an odd glitch since the site redesign a couple of weeks back where the wrong photo and headline are often put together on the main page and I was going to ask them about fixing it but this just happened and as far as I'm concerned they have to leave it as is.

Screenshot for a Defector podcast episode with the headline "Consider the Emotional Lives of Scallops" only the accompanying photo is a white gormless stubbled red-headed UK singer of recent notoriety giving a flat smile to the camera while wearing a washed out peach top as beige as he is against a flat background. So, actually, probably a scallop anyway.

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Capn Borscht @capnborscht.bsky.social · 22/03/2024

The best thing about this planet is that every few days I'll learn about an animal I've literally never seen or heard of before, like the Nilgai which is just a stupidly massive antelope

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Novelty Cistern @noveltycistern.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

ME: *writing in my journal with the sole aim of pissing off future historians and archaeologists* I returned to my home - which is built in the usual style - by the normal way, and prepared and ate dinner in the way I often but not always do

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J. B. Bartram @jbbartram.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

My neighbour when I was a kid knitted and he loved Kaffe Fasset designs (and made both of the ones in this photo!!) 💖

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Opinion Editor @ Bluesky @dly.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I hope this Ishmael finds you whale

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J. B. Bartram @jbbartram.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Went for a sunrise swim before we closed up and left the cottage for the season…now starts the long 9ish months of missing my heart’s home 🥲

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J. B. Bartram @jbbartram.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Minou (my mom’s cat, but my special little boy)

A grey tabby with white lies curled on a pillow, his paw over his forehead in a swooning sort of way

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Ruby (ft. Jimin) @lapsedbard.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

CANADIANS, this petition to regulate data centers in Canada is open until September 24, please sign! www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...

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Petition e-7550 - Petitions

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Rebecca Sear @rebeccasear.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

“The population of the world’s heaviest parrot, the kākāpō, has surpassed 300 birds for the first time in 75 years, after a record breeding season triggered by the mass fruiting of a native New Zealand tree” www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...

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Kākāpō rising: 90 chicks swell population of the world’s heaviest parrot

Critically endangered New Zealand bird enjoys record breeding season triggered by mass fruiting of native tree, pushing its numbers to 325

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Larissa @purlgurly.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I appreciate this book recommendation from @jbbartram.bsky.social. I'm about 100 pages in and didn't want to put it down last night!

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J. B. Bartram @jbbartram.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I think option B would make him…too powerful?! (I support this plan)

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J. B. Bartram @jbbartram.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I then went to a used bookstore and bought The Way the Crow Flies & the writing was equally beautiful, but man…I don’t know if I’ve ever read so brutal and stomach-clenching a book. Apparently Fall on Your Knees is even more sad so I’m waiting a few books before I tackle that 😅

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J. B. Bartram @jbbartram.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I just got a new one this summer — Fayne by Ann-Marie MacDonald absolutely enchanted me and I was so sad to have finished it because I didn’t want to leave its world.

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Kate Armstrong @brainchain.ca · 25/08/2026

One last Dolly thing. Dolly, ever perceptive to national differences - made a special Canadian booklist of her Imagination Library project with books that would appeal to Canadian kids. That’s caring on a whole other level. imaginationlibrary.com/ca/book-list/

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Canada Book List - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Blue Ribbon Selections give Canada Book List including titles by Canadian authors and illustrators.

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Alex Zalben @azalben.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Here's the official announcement of Parton's passing from her reps, along with the request that in lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com

NASHVILLE, TN (August 25, 2026) – Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).

A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.

At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com.

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com.

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J. B. Bartram @jbbartram.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Make a novel smaller (Canadian 🍁 culture edition) Countryside Tips

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J. B. Bartram @jbbartram.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

We have Eastern Fox Snakes at our cottage (on an outer island in Georgian Bay) and this one stuck around on this branch long enough for me to go grab my real camera & take some glamour shots 😍

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Sophia Babai @swingingstorm.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The Sameer Project is so, so incredibly vital. Please help.

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 19/08/2026

People who don’t know the difference between ‘entomology’ and ‘etymology’ bug us in ways we cannot put into words.

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J. B. Bartram @jbbartram.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

100% gotta be Tanith Lee’s Black Unicorn. That book is both a keystone in my personality and would make for a rad ttrpg setting!

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J. B. Bartram @jbbartram.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

We all love The Committee!!!!!!

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Johnny Normality @probgobl.in · 14/08/2026

EVERY STORY ABOUT BEAVERS FOR THE LAST DECADE READS LIKE: WE RELEASED A DOZEN PADDLE TAILED LITTLE FREAKS AND THEY IMMEDIATELY BEGAN A TERRAFORMING PROJECT THAT REVERSED A CENTURY OF ECOLOGICAL DAMAGE IN THREE WEEKS.

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Britt Wilson @britterson.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Next Market!

A hand holding a hand built terra cotta pot with a small cartoon me hanging out the top. Surrounded by hand lettering that says: it's FLOWER MARKET time BAYBEEE! Aug 15th 1-03pm @TD commons (in front of CAMH) Queen + Shaw

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Sean Thomason @seanthomason.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

So embarrassing when people think the point of reading a novel is to know the plot, so a summary is just as good. The plot isn’t important, you rube. You absolute simpleton. The point of reading a novel is to find out what the characters are eating and start thinking about what you want for dinner.

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depths of wikipedia @depthsofwikipedia.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

hope the tardigrades on the moon are having a good time

On April 11, 2019, the Israeli spacecraft Beresheet crashed into the Moon during a failed landing attempt.[1] Its payload included several thousand tardigrades (also known as water bears). Initial reports suggested they could have survived the crash landing. We believe the chances of survival for the tardigrades... are extremely high.— Nova Spivack,

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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

My latest cartoon for @newscientist.com

1. The entomology department notice board a sign reads “Employee of the moth: Claire”
(Claire is spelled with an i)

2. Clare and a colleague are scientists wearing lab coats, they look at the board. He says “Congrats, But I think they made a typo.”

“Damn, do they did.” Says Clare

3. Clare in the office, seen from outside “Sorry to bother you boss, but my name is spelled wrong on the poster”

4. Her boss is a human-sized moth in a lab coat sitting behind a desk “Apologies Clare, I’ll get that fixed.”
(Clare is spelled either no i)

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sara “THE RED SACRAMENT” hinkley @boneysoups.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

you’re a Parisian waitress in 1947, you show up to work and immediately get a 16-top of vampires in your section…………i’d quit on the spot

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J. B. Bartram @jbbartram.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

This is one of my favourite mug designs & is inspired by a few illuminated manuscripts’ marine weirdos!

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J. B. Bartram @jbbartram.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Strictly Canadian version. People: You can't just post one line from a song and expect everyone to know the song. Me: The legend lives on from the Chippewa on down of the big lake they called "Gitche Gumee."

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J. B. Bartram @jbbartram.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Beautiful 3’-3.5’ long Fox Snake was up in a tree bothering & being bothered by birds today (looking for some tasty eggs/babies to eat)!! I absolutely love these gorgeous creatures 😍 (& stay tuned for good photos from my actual camera when I have time to edit ‘em!!)

The front quarter of a gorgeous fox snake stretched along the branch of a conifer. The snake is yellow-brown with dark brown splotches

The same snake on its way down from higher up in the tree

A better sense of how long the snake is, as you can see the whole body relatively stretched out

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J. B. Bartram @jbbartram.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Midday paddle —> sunset paddle (both are very good)

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J. B. Bartram @jbbartram.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Ok, he’s my mom’s cat, but also my son boy (allowed) & everyone needs to see this dang photo!

A grey tabby with white is lying on top of a print drawer. He’s tilting his head and squint-smiling at the camera

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J. B. Bartram @jbbartram.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

We had the most incredible sunset rainbow this evening and I wish these photos properly expressed how impressive and HUGE it was! I don’t know if I’ve ever seen such a perfect/complete arc either (& it was followed by a stunning sunset!)

A full arc of a rainbow in sunsetty light. The foreground is rocks and trees and lake up on Georgian Bay

A closeup of one end of the rainbow over the lake. It looks like it’s touching an island on the near horizon

Another view of the right half of the rainbow. The light is more blue in this one as the sun was lower

A bright orange & purple sunset over the lake with the cottage in the foreground

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J. B. Bartram @jbbartram.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

David Attenborough, especially when I’m alone in the house & in full gnome-mode, scrabbling for snacks and muttering to myself while working, etc. Feels wildlife-doc worthy at times.

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Ⓙ. 🅱Ⓤ🆁Ⓡ🅴Ⓛ🅻Ⓞ Ⓢ🆄Ⓑ🅼Ⓐ🆁Ⓘ🅽Ⓔ @biginsanehappy.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Haha no worries! [as my body is torn asunder by thousands of Humboldt squid]

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Mary Gillis @marygillis.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Like all Canadian government surveys on AI, this is hilariously pro-AI. But it only takes like 5 minutes to fill out, and at the end you can make it clear that the only focus of the government when it comes to AI and culture is that Canadian artists need copyright protections from AI scraping.

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J. B. Bartram @jbbartram.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

It’s been a wild week and a bit trying to glaze a whole batch of work to bring up to the cottage with me (& mayyyybe get a little ahead for the fall?!) & my whole body hurts & my eyes feel funky, but I did it!! Now there’s a very full kiln waiting to be started first thing tomorrow 👍👍👍

A clementine box photographed from above, filled with underglazed ceramic pendants. They have various designs including toads/mushrooms, loons, warblers, harbour seals, and a couple medieval water horses!

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Gavia Baker-Whitelaw @gavia.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

My other post-finale interview for The Vampire Lestat was Eric Bogosian, who described Daniel Molloy as being "on the verge of a complete personality collapse" in the finale, and "under Armand's thrall."

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The Vampire Lestat's Eric Bogosian Digs Into Daniel's Role in That Shocking Season Finale

'I think Daniel's on the verge of a complete personality collapse'

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