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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

With so much fodder for comedians, I looked at the photo and thought this was going to be a sketch. Then I realized it was not comedy, not AI. … and then I read that she trained as a lawyer. I don’t usually swear … but WTF, USA? Keep it on your side of the border!

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Open-concept classroom meant only a sliding “wall” between me and an ultra quiet teacher. Of course, as the new staff, I was in the “back” of the classroom. We had to walk through the other class to get to my “room”.

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I failed in 1995 (at Mike Harris’ former school). Late French Immersion, 34 & 36 sts, gr 7&8, cross-curricular teaching expected, open-concept classroom. Only 2 other teachers in school board w/ same program. 18 sts in their classes. Very few contracts available … but I quit mine by Nov.

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Do you have a break immediately after that or are you back into full-on mode?!! You are giving me flashbacks to “teaching” JK/SK gym time in a September (as a J/I teacher, nonparent at the time). My heart is racing, my hands are clammy!! I do hope your club is joyful and that you recover quickly!

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

… but, but … the bike lanes are always empty … 🤪 I envy the speed of the cyclists whizzing past me in my car in the creeping line of traffic - taking my kid to out-of-area school that we thought we could access by transit (both kids will have graduated by time LRT is finished).

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Could we work to finish up existing projects rather than dragging them out for ANOTHER year?

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Densification of neighbourhoods along the not-yet-finished LRT… which creates more Ottawa residents … but no more pools/ community centres/ libraries/ arenas. Non-residents are not the issue. Lack of opportunity for residents is the real issue!

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Kids = one of the main causes of illness (I say from my extensive experience as a teacher/ parent). Not just young kids! My 2nd-yr university kid shared something nasty after only a few days in her house. Gr12 kid shared … and reshared the never-ending virus that has been the theme of Sept.

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Very good point! I assumed “super” b/c of fewer syllables and easier spelling … but, “super” doesn’t quite cut it … BUT “super-er” sure does! You are a bigly genius!

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Be careful what you say! Cats will not take this insult lying down … hmmm … hissy fit after a nap?!

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

… and human discussion, presentations in person by real people, field trips to real locations where students look at real objects/ settings and listen to stories/ info shared by real people. Physical sensations …

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Honestly, when joined Bluesky (invitation process), I followed media/ reporters that I had followed on Bird site. No longer teaching = less educational follows. Moved to a big city so urban planning learning. I had no idea that BlueSky had so much more! Closest I’ve felt to being American! 😬🫢😢😳😢

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Hockey boys in small town Ontario. … whose fathers were hockey boys in the same small towns. Who run generational businesses in the town. Goes without saying that they are white. Big fish in a small pond = toxic and dangerous.

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Yes, I agree w/ you (w/o research beyond husband!). He sees that he studied engineering, became engineer. Makes practical/ financial sense. I see … not enough business/ psychology/ history classes for his multiple roles engineer, business owner, parent, human. There has been a cost to that, too.

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

My engineer husband had only taken one mandatory high school Canadian history course. I introduced him to the bigger world of the past … that connects to the present (and possible future!). He continues to be blown away by the connections that reach through to today.

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Sigh… I wish I understood the appeal. I read large excerpts of an Eng translation … while supporting my son through Eng Lit. We both enjoyed the book better. Sigh. We both wanted to LOVE the movie … but it dragged, missed good bits, and then the power went out about 20 min from end. Sigh again!

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Worried about invading Canadians?! Should pick a better location as it does not seem to align with the most direct route! #ElbowsUp

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

… and Teslas and shiny, black F150 trucks!!

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Changing from “first past the post” system would allow some positive changes! The majority of the overall population has not voted for the conservatives…. And yet, here we are. Sending you strength for living in Alberta…., send it back if my daughter goes to AB for ranch/ horse job!

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Sorry!! Missed the alt text … the images are three children’s books about teasing or joking as not-funny bullying. The titles are “Just Kidding” by Trudy Ludwig and Adam Gustavson, “Teasing Isn’t Funny” by Melissa Higgins and Simone Shim, “Just Joking” by Andy Griffiths.

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Apparently she missed some learning … hmmm … books!?!

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

A former premier - Mike Harris- set our province on this path. Just like Trump and cronies, it’s been a long-slow burning of education, healthcare, and feeding the flames of corruption … while making financial decisions that benefit buddies.

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

@hcrichardson.bsky.social - I can not believe that I am now following an acct that posts photos of floors (okay, the photos are really sooo much more than just “floors”!!!) Thank you for sharing this quirky post!

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Our provincial govt (Ontario) follows this model! … it works well to keep those pesky opposition MPP’s from having a chance to speak officially…. While our tax dollars are used to flood media sources with questionable advertising about our provincial govt saving us from teachers and the homeless.

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It’s only been two years of construction to replace the underground infrastructure in a short section of Richmond…. If it is done before winter this year.

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We bought our house for its proximity to transit…. However, still waiting for LRT to finish … well past its anticipated completion date. Both kids will have graduated from high school w/o using LRT to get to schools (not in our local neighbourhood). Sigh.

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Are there any women at U of Texas??!! I see that as a problem.

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

This fire hydrant has now been relocated to the dividing line between the brand new sidewalk and the cycling lane. There is at least one more like this. Still a hazard. I would love to put planter boxes (made by my teen) so more visible/ beautiful/ green! Ward 7

Yellow fire hydrant in the middle of a new sidewalk.

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Obviously the road isn’t “closed” … there is space to squeeze through. Just like Barrhaven is “local” (Local traffic only) to Woodroffe North. Multiple road closed signs are not enough - need to circle the neighbourhood and then ask a pedestrian if the road is REALLY closed!

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I would be interested in seeing data that compares high school attendance between semestered schools and schools with full-year courses. … and funding for more cross-curricular learning, hands-on technical courses, fewer English classes or more emphasis on different aspects of English.

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Ottawa River looking towards Aylmer, QC. No special effects! We get impressive sunsets … and impressive storms blowing in along the river! The sun is still very much to the north, but we track its changing position with so many sunset photos throughout the year!

Sunset of vivid orange reflected in the river. Clouds are creating a textured sky and black silhouettes of trees are in the foreground.

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Prime Minister or Le Premier Ministre Carney

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

My son had a high school teacher who taught at the picnic table under the trees … until it was too cold/ snowy! 4 students - Intro to Philosophy - was a great learning experience - great for reading/ discussing!

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Early 1990’s, Ontario - he was an awesome prof. One of the best classes I have ever taken!

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

One of my professors scheduled some of our seminars at “The Grad House” - a cafe/ pub that was only available to graduate students (we were undergrad). He would buy one round of drinks - choice of alcohol/ non. He felt it was a better place to discuss than a classroom!

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Just wait until he finds another area of intense interest that is different from yours! I now keep up on F1 news, races, and attend the Grand Prix in MTL! So many statistics, details, science, and strategies! So much learning and staggering level of detail to try to keep up with!

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

My student succeeds because he does not attend all of his classes. Without proper funding for SpecEd, I provide the necessary accommodations/ support at home - including the mental health days to recover/ rebuild for days in the classroom.

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

… and all the shows that I watch/ listen to in French are all from France.

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

How regional sounding is the French? I spent a couple of weeks brushing up on my French this spring - but France French. I did my immersion in France in university and I don’t know how well I would do trying to learn a different accent.

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

F1 in Montreal - lines are long for the “gourmet” coffee/ iced coffee. Other than that … everything is quick! And we bring food and water into the grounds.

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

So American - overstuffed!! Impressive skill, but disgusting amount of food … and then cutting a burrito in half?!

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

… and I wish that your white Christians did not have so many connections across the border! … and if we could stop some of the Christian media/ US “news”, and US $ supporting “Canadian” groups, we would be better off, too!

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

I don’t think my dog appreciated all my hours of practising the clarinet, tenor sax, and bassoon for the bands at high school. … or perhaps he loved them and was singing along! No reaction to piano!

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

We have now adopted the motto of “Elbows Up” … despite being a fairly calm, peace-loving country. … and why I buy into the motto despite being a non-hockey-watching CDN (shhh …!). Was already not a US fan - the exceptionalism, inhumane lack of social services!

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

I love the large “Made in the USA” stickers/ logos with the flag! They clearly show which products NOT to buy! Sorry! (Not sorry!)

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

“You’re doing great!” … Of course I am! What am I going to do other than stand in the exact awkward position I was placed in?? Move around while clamped in the machine?!

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Hmmm … might mention this at our next neighbourhood assoc. meeting! How do we get crosswalks and speed bumps painted??!!! Any tips?

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

You could get some orange spray paint to trace around all those asphalt patches! It would save the city some time. The patches on the sidewalks on Woodroffe are all gone after one year.

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Sippingchai @jcraddock.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Besides … who needs to walk? We’ll all be hopping on the LRT (construction zone shown in the background of the photo)!

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