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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I’m a cisgender, straight, white, Christian man. I recognize the harm systems historically dominated by people like me have caused to people of colour, Indigenous peoples, women, LGBTQ+ people, Muslims, Jews & other marginalized communities. I also recognize my privilege gives me a voice.

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Happy Birthday to Bilbo & Frodo. This door with two 300+ year old yew trees on either side is the inspiration for JRR Tolkein’s Doors of Durin in Lord of the Rings. #LOTR

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

There is a better model than left-right to understand Mark Carney. It’s called Spiral Dynamics and has 8 levels. What we call Right Wing is Blue-Orange and Left Wing is Orange-Green. Mark Carney is able to operate from a Yellow (Integral) level in contrast to Trump who uses Red (Power) to govern.

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Thank you to France, Mexico, Costa Rica, Chile, South Africa, Australia, and Spain for sending firefighters to help with the Canadian wildfires. Also thank you to the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Connecticut for ignoring the hateful rantings of their federal government and sending help. 🇨🇦🍁❤️

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

🇨🇦 One of the unique and awesome things about Canada is we consider ourselves a mosaic and not a melting pot. We are made up of a multitude of cultures that each brings to make Canada strong and free. We come together as one through the richness of our diversity. Happy Canada Day!🇨🇦

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

On Pentecost Sunday, the day the Church was born, I share a substack article how the current church wrestling whether to include the LGBTQ+ community mirrors the early church wrestling whether to include Gentiles. Who are we to shut the gate after God opens the door? substack.com/@loveisthick...

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Love is Thicker (@loveisthicker)

Today is Pentecost Sunday - the day the church was born. The early church had to wrestle with the fact that the Holy Spirit moved faster than the Church and spread to the gentiles before the Church ...

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

I am a Baby Scoop adoptee (1966) in Toronto, 🇨🇦 in the process of writing a book (Love is Thicker) based on personal experiences & interviews I’ve done with 20+ others. As background research im looking into the infrastructure of what many called forced adoption among unwed moms: (continued)

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

What if the world isn’t broken, just growing? Not cleanly. Not safely. Not without heartbreak. Today I published the foundation for Love is Thicker, a new platform exploring transformational love, post-tribal faith, human development, storytelling, and deeper ways of connecting in a divided world.

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What if the World Isn’t Broken… Just Growing?

A space for transformational stories, post-tribal faith, human development, and courageous love in a divided world.

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Can you explain to me why every non-MAGA American isn’t out in their communities protesting the unconstitutional authoritarian destruction of American democracy? May Day was supposed to be the big economic disruption but it was a fizzle. What the freak are you waiting for?

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Standing in solidarity with Americans fighting for the soul of their country. If you are looking how to participate in the #NoKings May Day general strike protests today. Search for a local protest in the link or pledge no work, no school, no shopping today. maydaystrong.org?SQF_SOURCE=5...

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MAY DAY STRONG

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

The next #NoKings protest is supposed to be a General Strike on Friday May 1st. I would have hoped to see BlueSky flooded with organizing posts by now. What’s up?

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Let’s be clear before the 8pm deadline. Attacks on civilian infrastructure are WAR CRIMES and US & Israeli government and military leaders involved should be indicted and the countries sanctioned just like Russia. apnews.com/article/pope...

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Pope says Trump's threat to destroy Iranian civilization is 'truly unacceptable'

Pope Leo XIV says that U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to destroy Iranian civilization is “truly unacceptable” and that any attacks on civilian infrastructure violate international law.

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

I took a mental health break from social media over the holidays and celebrated a milestone birthday in the frigid cold and snow with my amazing wife of 34 years. Did I miss anything???

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

The Trump administration is committing human rights violations and is lying to Americans. The Trump administration is keeping factual reporting on this from Americans. There is no question about it America, you are living under an authoritarian dictatorship. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...

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WATCH: The 60 Minutes CECOT Segment

I was sent the CECOT segment anonymously in a group chat.

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Canada and the entire world should oppose the appointment of a Special Envoy to Greenland who has stated his objective is to make Greenland a part of the US. The US seeking control of Greenland is every bit as wrong as Russia seeking to take control of Ukraine. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

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Greenland alarmed after Trump appoints special envoy to make country ‘part of the US’

Trump stated Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry understands ‘how essential Greenland to our National Security’

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

It’s 9C in Toronto today, warm enough to be able to sit outside comfortably. Bailey is enjoying it.

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Toronto Street, Winter Morning (1920). Painting by Lawren S. Harris one of the founders of the Group of 7. Hope you all have a great day. ☀️

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

For all the commentary and fact checking of the Felon-in-the White House’s lie laden tirade last night, none of it matters when the source of news for republicans are all echoing the bs. Not a single fact checked at Fox News, Newsmax or OAN. Trump supporters live in an echo chamber of bulls#*t.

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

As an early GenXer Godspell had a big impact on me. This song ‘Day by Day’ in particular resurfaces in my life when I’m in the dark days. When life seems to overwhelm me it is helpful to remember to take it Day-by-Day. I wish you all find joy in your day. #HippieChristian youtu.be/ekoHxB4idmg?...

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"Day By Day" ~ Godspell (1973)

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Blessed are you, Our God, Ruler of the Universe, who makes us holy through Your commandments, and commands us to light the Hanukkah lights. Blessed are you, Our God, Ruler of the Universe, who performed miracles for our ancestors in their days at this season.

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Well played PM Carney! With the US hostile to science and academic integrity, Canada is a smart choice for top talent.

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Sunday Thoughts: I’m a scientist with faith. They are 2 sides of the same coin seeking answers to the questions of how and why the universe works with humility to acknowledge that neither has a complete answer but with gratitude to know that both point to Love as a big part of the truth. #Gratitude

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Sunday Thoughts: my faith is focused on making the world a better place for everyone. That is why I lift up the marginalized and push back on those that marginalize them (especially within the church). It’s literally What Jesus Would Do.

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

I would love to connect with more people who value: ☺️ Kindness 🌈 Inclusivity 🔬Science 🧠 Psychology & Neuroscience 🪐 Astronomy ⛪️🕍🕌⛩️🕋📿people of different faiths or none 🌀 Spiral dynamics (IYKYK) and most of all… ❤️ Love ❤️

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

It’s a brisk one (-6 C) but with sunshine and blue skies we enjoy every minute at a wonderful Christmas Market north of Toronto..

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

We Canadians need to take our anthem seriously ito ‘Stand on Guard for Thee’ against the threats from Trump Authoritarianism and the threats within Canada that would pull us in the same direction. We must demand better from our politicians or send them packing. www.thestar.com/opinion/edit...

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Star Editorial Board: Donald Trump’s presidency threatens our very existence. It’s also a warning sign for what could be coming here

Thanks to Trump, we now know in 2025 that nothing about our country is guaranteed anymore.

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Morning snow in Toronto. The quiet of a snowfall is beautifully peaceful.

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

On Dec. 6 Canada marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. It’s been 36 years since 14 women were killed and 13 others wounded in one of the worst mass shootings in Canadian history. May we continue to ‘Stand on Guard’ for thee. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Montreal honours 14 victims of Polytechnique massacre at ceremony | CBC News

A total of 14 women were murdered in the mass shooting on Dec. 6, 1989. Thirteen others were injured in the attack.

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

I look forward to when we don’t have to hear about him everyday.

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

We had a great family holiday event today seeing The Sound of Music play in downtown Toronto with our girls. This was especially wonderful after traveling to Salzburg, Austria in September to stay at the filming location for the movie at the VonTrapp home. Definitely a memorable time!

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Polls outside of an election campaign aren’t that useful. But in this case, as a lead up to a Leadership review for Pierre Poilievre in January it speaks that he’s not the right leader to take on the Mark Carney Liberals.

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Canada’s reputation continues to rise on the global stage in 2025 jumping to #3 in the Anholt Nation Brands Index while the US drops to #14. This is one of the most robust global studies in its 20th year with a sample representing more than 70% of the world’s population (and 80% of its economy).

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Even more important this year we observe Transgender Awareness Day in 🇨🇦. We need to take the words of our anthem seriously to ‘Stand on Guard for Thee’ and push back on the provincial right wing governments trampling on their Charter Rights.

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

This is what happens when we give the far right power in Canada. They use it to bully those most vulnerable to satisfy their ideological base. Shame on Danielle Smith for stripping Charter Rights from Alberta parents/youth and hiding behind the Notwithstanding Clause. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Alberta to invoke notwithstanding clause to shield 3 transgender bills from court challenges | CBC News

The Alberta government has tabled legislation that seeks to invoke the notwithstanding clause to shield a suite of bills that affects transgender youth and adults from legal challenges.

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

The marketing team for Wicked must have had a massive budget to pull this off. Picture credit: Katie Byers

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

I advocate we push back on all extremism (left/right/other) and reflect on the systems that foster radicalization. In this US study of domestic extremism, the data shows extremist events are primarily race based (49%) or right wing based (28%) but there is left wing extremist violence as well (8%).

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Let’s put aside the heavy topics for a minute and celebrate of furry or feathered friends. Here’s my Bailey girl on her birthday. And yes she is a princess!

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Left wing vs Right wing has devolved into Left Wing extremists vs Right Wing extremists. Instead of demonizing each other, it’s time to denounce extremism in all its forms. It’s time to take the best of left AND right and use the tools as needed depending on the global forces shaping society.

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Canada should not yield any ground to the White Nationalist movement. No public permits, no rental of private facilities without protests. Active defence. It’s bad enough having fascists in the US, but Canada needs to remain free in our support of diversity. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Niagara rally by masked members of men's 'nationalist club' raises fears of growing extremism | CBC News

A Labour Day weekend rally in Ontario’s Niagara Region by the self-described “Canadian men's nationalist” group Second Sons is prompting concerns about rising anti-immigrant sentiment.

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

It was ~3pm on September 28, 1972. I was 6yrs old sitting in the gymnasium with the rest of my school watching Game 8 of the Summit Series on an old black & white TV high up on the rolling TV stand. The day is etched in my memory. Ken Dryden kept us in the game to enable the famous winning goal.

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

With cooler nights it’s perfect for S’mores! #autumnvibes

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

🔬Science Saturday. With a conspiracy theorist as US Secretary of Health about to announce findings on the cause of the rise in autism in the US, it’s going to be important for real health care experts and scientists to step forward in support of the science over conspiracy. 🧵

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Canada has a patriotism issue among Conservative voters. Nearly 30% have a favourable opinion of Donald Trump. 21% support Canada being the 51st State and a whooping 43% support Alberta separation. These are all significantly higher than progressive voters. #Canpoli

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LoveisThicker 🇨🇦 @loveisthicker.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Sunday thoughts: MAGA Evangelicals rage about the Cracker Barrel logo redesign that it might as well be in rainbow colours. It would be nice if they focused their rage on areas Jesus would actually rage about: stripping Medicaid benefits, the genocide in Gaza, the Epstein files…

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