Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Given how much I switch between UK and US conventions, how have I only learnt today that judgement is also correctly spelt without the vowel between 'g' and 'm'? (although more American... so maybe not actually "correct" per se) 000
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Canada is getting closer to Eurovision! (although Eurovision still needs to get their shit together on a a lot of fronts) cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/media-cen...cbc.radio-canada.ca 000
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 14/06/2026Not so pleased to share a birthday with 47, but quite delighted to share Mike Lynch's greetings: Dear Donald Potus on your birthday. Hair is wispy, Skin’s gone crispy, Now you’re 80, Don’t be so hatey. 100
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 21/05/2026For better or worse, book publishing has undergone serious changes — engagement is everything But, as Quartz notes, "Anyone who romanticizes pre-BookTok publishing is misremembering it." editor.ne16.com/vo/?FileID=e...editor.ne16.comThe best American novel you will never read 000
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 17/05/2026A nuanced and thoughtful consideration of the wonders and horrors of AI from the always gracefully reflective @mshelenrussell.bsky.social I particularly appreciated the footnote warning about ChatGPT 130
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 17/05/2026Successfully avoided Eurovision — even with Denmark’s strong entry Baffled and disappointed to discover Denmark came 7th. But pleased for Bulgaria 010
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 12/05/2026The sigh of relief having left my mother-in-law at the airport after a ten-day visit (It’s actually many many sighs. And relief is an understatement.) 010
Reposted by Laura on a LarkMeg Adams (ArtbyMoga) @artbymoga.bsky.social · 21/04/2026A comic about setting boundaries. 171279221
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Deep breaths and radical compassion They kind of compassion "Where you say you won’t tolerate someone’s cruelty, but also not call them names and have contempt dripping from your lips when you patronizingly speak to them. Having respect for people." substack.com/inbox/post/1...?substack.comRadical Compassion (oops I stole this title)I'm just saying this is what I AM gonna do, no worries if you disagree. 000
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 10/03/2026"My culture told me to be good, meaning agreeable, helpful, relationship-oriented, male-centric, selfless, helpful, and thin, and in exchange for that goodness I’d get to experience fulfillment as a human being." Savala Nolan in conversation with @roxanegay.bsky.social Fuck being 'good' 010
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 10/03/2026This is a fascinating read www.pewresearch.org/religion/202... Worth noting the massive difference between thinking the morality & ethics of others living in the country = bad in the US (53%) & Canada (7%) 97% of Canadians rate the morality & ethics of fellow country dwellers as good 000
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 09/03/2026The world is a hard place. Go easy on yourself, okay? 010
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 22/02/2026The sad faces of a silver medal 😢 At least it was a nice goal 000
Reposted by Laura on a LarkArrête Mark Carney ⚜️ @lalegault.bsky.social · 01/02/2026A lot of the world’s problems could be solved if people could just admit they were wrong, accept new information, and change their mind. 1237
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 30/01/2026Prepping a 60-min restorative yoga class takes ~5x longer than planning a 2-hour session 000
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 30/01/2026What the actual… There’s a subset of people living in Alberta who stress absolute fuck nuts 000
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 24/01/2026Watched ‘New Year’s Eve’ from Gary Marshall. Contender for the worst film ever? or, at least, biggest waste of a packed ensemble cast And all it’s done is reignite my love of Zac Efron 🫣 000
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 20/01/2026Sigh. If bus timing seems too good to be true… it probably is Now onto transportation plan B! (and thankfully meeting an understanding friend) 000
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 12/01/2026Whoa. Catholics wanna make it clear where they stand: "Vance’s twisted and wrongheaded view of Christianity has been repudiated by two popes. His Catholicism seems to be little more than a political prop, a tool only for his career ambitions and desire for power." www.ncronline.org/opinion/ncr-...ncronline.orgCatholic Vice President Vance takes to social media to justify killing of Renee GoodAfter the tragic shooting of Renee Good at the hands of ICE, the Catholic vice president of the United States took to social media to justify the killing. 000
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 04/01/2026I got through 98 books in 2025 (and DNFed 8 more). @thestorygraph.com tells me that’s 32,888 pages, but who really knows given how much I change the font size In 2026, I’m gonna attempt to DNF more often 100
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 20/12/2025Canadians! Please consider signing this petition to disallow using the Notwithstanding Clause against transgender Canadians: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en.... You MUST validate your identity after submitting for your signature to count (just one click in the follow up email) #Canada #CDNPoliourcommons.ca 010
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 14/12/2025Rather than leading with the data that “asylum seekers are more likely to be young men and young men are more likely to commit crime”, the Guardian chose to waffle and play the just asking questions game 😤 Ugh 100
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 14/12/2025It’s an unfortunately shitty bike, but the scenery is excellent And I’m keeping up knee rehab 💯 000
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 07/12/2025Copenhagen at Christmas is pretty magical. Of course, we need the decorations and hygge to sparkle our way through the greyness, short days, and forgetting what the sun actually looks like #DanishWinter #Copenhagen #KøbenhavnsRådhus #CopenhagenCityHall 010
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 28/11/2025"Abortion is about bodily autonomy, and the person who is pregnant must have more rights than the fetus; otherwise, being pregnant strips you of personhood." @drjengunter.bsky.social nailing the importance of NOT legislating abortion open.substack.com/pub/vajenda/... #abpoli #albertaopen.substack.comAbortion Rights in Canada are Under AttackForced-birth groups are testing their strategy 186
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 14/11/2025It's Friday. The world is a scary place. I'm gonna follow my friend Kate's advice: "Lie [down] and simply breathe. In, out, in out." Kate's talking about disrupting behaviour patterns to increase creativity here, but her advice feels global katepainediscoveringmusic.substack.com/p/the-art-of...katepainediscoveringmusic.substack.comThe art of creative disruptionhow one tiny change can transform not just how we do something but how we feel about it 000
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 07/11/2025Bloody delighted to see a piece from a favourite writer (& fellow Canadian) recommended by another of my favourite (although not Canadian) writers @irinadumitrescu.bsky.social's defense of picky eaters in @roxanegay.bsky.social's Nov 3 Audacious Roundup www.seriouseats.com/the-kid-is-a...seriouseats.comThe Kid Is All Right: In Defense of Picky EatingOn learning to accept your child's discriminating tastes, even when it hurts. 130
Reposted by Laura on a LarkArrête Mark Carney ⚜️ @lalegault.bsky.social · 23/09/2025My Autistic homies make this world a 10x more interesting place to be and they don’t need to be “cured.” 23710
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 04/09/2025Local and regional #elections are coming up in #Denmark and it can be tough for internationals to know if they get to participate I made this flow chart to decipher who can vote... sadly, it's not me for a few years, but maybe this will encourage others to have their say! #democracy #valget2025 010
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 04/09/2025Savouring a morning paddle on the Øresund. It’s getting damn windy in the afternoons, but the mornings are still pretty nice Soon enough it will be rainy and windy and dark 020
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 28/08/2025What the hell, Alberta? www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...theguardian.comRightwing ‘parents’ rights’ groups gain ground in Canada as Alberta book bans target LGBTQ+ titlesTwo such groups claim they persuaded Alberta to institute sweeping public school book ban 010
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 23/08/2025@drjengunter.bsky.social stating the obvious: "robust studies and regulations are what help ensure our medications are safe and effective" Although that's apparently not evident to the current US administration 🤦 vajenda.substack.com/p/natural-bi...vajenda.substack.comNatural, Bioidentical, Plant-Based...Oh My!Decoding the marketing behind menopause hormone therapy 14910
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 20/08/2025As if I needed more reason to stay child free 😬 “Pregnancy is a lot more like war than we might care to admit” aeon.co/essays/why-p...aeon.coWhy pregnancy is a biological war between mother and baby | Aeon EssaysA ferocious biological struggle between mother and baby belies any sentimental ideas we might have about pregnancy 000
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 13/08/2025Not that I need an excuse for my brazen borrowing habits... I love taking things I might not like out of the library. Gives me permission to DNF whenever, exposes me to new stories, and demonstrates to politicians/funders/everyone that libraries really are necessary 000
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 11/08/2025Vacations build around reading? Yes, please! www.elle.com/culture/book...elle.comThis Year’s Trendiest Vacation? A Reading RetreatBook-related activities are bringing new life to travel. 000
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 06/08/2025Supporting cycling as a meaningful method of transport "means not just building lanes, but ... training the next generation of mechanics, technicians, and community educators." #Canada needs to officially recognize bicycle mechanics as a national occupation #CyclingCanada #BikeToWork 1347
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 21/07/2025This is so very MAHA 🙄 "Ignoring higher-quality data is misogyny, because it means that women don’t need science, opinion is sufficient" vajenda.substack.com/p/the-fda-pa...vajenda.substack.comThe FDA Panel on Hormone Therapy was a Trojan Horse for DisinformationMarty Makary is gunning for Feminine Forever 2.0 000
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 08/07/2025Amidst the contrast of insanely expensive weddings and women's healthcare being defunded, the Ainsworth Endometriosis Research Institute is a ray of light showing rich folks *can* do good with their money Decades Behind by @drjengunter.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/vajenda/...open.substack.comDecades Behind: The Shameful Neglect of Endometriosis ResearchA Landmark $50 Million Donation Offers New Hope for One of Medicine's Most Overlooked Conditions 110
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 23/06/2025The propensity for ChatGPT to tell wild untruths is quite the thing... @guinz.bsky.social shares this terrifying exchange where Chat GPT repeated lied and then doubled down and just kept lying amandaguinzburg.substack.com/p/diabolus-e...amandaguinzburg.substack.comDiabolus Ex MachinaThis Is Not An Essay 000
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 03/06/2025Hey #Alberta! The provincial gov is running survey about banning books in school libraries, with works by LGBTQ+ authors highlighted as examples of "disturbing graphic content" Take the survey by June 6 to prevent outsized impact from a vocal minority #abpoli www.alberta.ca/school-libra...alberta.caSchool library standards engagementAlbertans can share input on potential new standards for how Kindergarten to Grade 12 school library materials are selected and managed. 100
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 29/05/2025Yes. Vasectomies for the win hellogloria.com/essays/in-pr...hellogloria.comIn Praise of Vasectomy - Hello GloriaBy Julie Alvin 000
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 29/05/2025Just used @oxfamcanada.bsky.social's webform to express my concerns about #Gaza to @mark-carney.bsky.social Now emailing my MP directly When the world feels helpless, the least I can do is channel my inner Karen and send strongly worded emails #CdnPoli act.oxfam.ca/page/171122/...act.oxfam.caSend a letter to Prime Minister Carney and stand up for Palestinians' right to exist.Canada must take immediate action to stop the flow of all arms and arms components to Israel, ensure humanitarian aid can reach those in need, work for a permanent ceasefire that prioritizes the prote... 021
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 28/05/2025Harvard is offering free courses on American government. What better time to understand how the #Constitution established US government structure and guarantees personal freedoms and civil rights? pll.harvard.edu/course/ameri...pll.harvard.eduAmerican Government: Constitutional Foundations | Harvard UniversityLearn how early American politics informed the U.S. Constitution and why its promise of liberty and equality has yet to be fully realized. 200
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 21/05/2025I so relate to the boredness of having so much distraction. About to follow Kate's suggestion and "Put on a song or a piece of music you know well and just listen, really listen." katepainediscoveringmusic.substack.com/p/the-music-...katepainediscoveringmusic.substack.comThe music of boredomHow music can help make some space in our heads for creative thinking 010
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 21/05/2025A first-person account of the awfulness of public bathroom segregation. As Sandy says, it "is a public health emergency that disproportionately impacts trans and gender nonconforming people". And it's bloody well wrong. www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/a6...cosmopolitan.comAvoiding Public Bathrooms Damaged My Bladder—Now, As a Trans Man, I’m Finally Letting GoInside the emotional and physical toll of holding it in. 000
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Relieved to see Canada, the UK and France upping the pressure: "If Israel does not cease the renewed military offensive and lift its restrictions on humanitarian aid, we will take further concrete actions in response." Is it enough? No. But it's something www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/stat...pm.gc.caJoint statement from the leaders of Canada, the United Kingdom and France on the situation in Gaza and the West BankThe Israeli Government’s denial of essential humanitarian assistance to the civilian population is unacceptable and risks breaching International Humanitarian Law. 000
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 15/05/2025I love this so much! Intergenerational friendships are amazing 💕 www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/dut...goodgoodgood.coDutch nursing home has a simple fix for senior loneliness: give college students free rentA nursing home in the heart of the Netherlands is giving college students free housing. All they ask is that the students lend their time, and friendship, to their senior neighbors. 010
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 14/05/2025Which of the new Canadian cabinet appointees is the best fit for advocating that CBC take advantage of their Associate EBU Membership like Australia does? #Eurovision #Canpoli 010
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 14/05/2025Is the future village life? Village politics, evil eyes, and spotty wifi feels like a solid trade for the (badly distributed) wealth and convenience of comfort tech and AI overlords www.8ball.report/p/a-vacation... #VillageLife #TheFutureIsAVillage8ball.reporta vacation from the futurethe future is a village 010
Laura on a Lark @larking-laura.bsky.social · 13/05/2025I have seen Céline Dion. Time for bed #Eurovision #ESC I’ll find out who’s going through to Saturday’s Grand Final in the morning 020
