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Evan @mxevan.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I am really impressed with what a serious country the US is now that I've paid a $5 tarrif to send old family photos with a declared value of $1 to my brother in Guam.

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Not Writing Games @notwritinggames.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Hey local Vancouver folks, did you know about the Vancouver Community Fridge Project? I didn't until today! vcfp.square.site

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Not Writing Games @notwritinggames.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

If you’re gonna keep talking about the transphobe’s bad magic story you can at least give a trans bitch a few dollars: itch.io/s/199449/fal...

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Fall Survival Sale 2026 by NotWriting

A bundle by NotWriting, $40.00 for 34 games

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Evan @mxevan.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

When the death of a parent gets followed by a string of deaths of famous people who were also part of one's childhood it can start to feel pretty surreal, not gonna lie.

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Evan @mxevan.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Super fun experience to have a dying person's phone and get to answer calls from folks who don't even know she's sick, let alone terminal.

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Evan @mxevan.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Today an old friend made the ultimatum that if her friends didn't support her use of AI in the art for the role playing game she is creating, we shouldn't be her friends. Ultimatum seen and heeded, I guess? Glad my other friends in the field don't use the environment destroying plagiarism machine.

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Evan @mxevan.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

A surgeon told my partner in front of me that he should buy me a pearl necklace to cover the scar from my upcoming parathyroidectomy.

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Evan @mxevan.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

It's far too early to have already had a small wasp of some sort somehow get inside my shirt and sting me while I was actively cycling. Good news, I still appear not to be allergic to wasp stings!

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Chad Loder @chadloder.dev · 02/08/2026

The diarrhea lettuce company, Taylor Farms, uses slave labor contracted from the Arizona Dept. of Corrections. The backbreaking labor is often performed by imprisoned Mexican nationals who would be otherwise ineligble to work in the US. They are paid $1.50 an hour.

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The Diarrhea Lettuce Company Has Been Linked to Forced Labor

The lettuce-producing Taylor Farms was linked to the widespread use of prison labor before its involvement in a cyclospora outbreak.

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Evan @mxevan.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

What on earth do Nanaimo streets and/or TransLink bike racks do to bicycle inner tubes? Last week the rear one blew out and this week the front.

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Evan @mxevan.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

I dunno what the mythos around me at this hospital is becoming but as I walked past some staff I heard "Is that The Daughter?" followed by hushed confirmation and at least that lets me feel less misgendered and more like I've been given a Dark Souls boss title.

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Evan @mxevan.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Having found some cursed objects (creations of she who shall not be named) in a dying relative's home I'm going to ritualisticly destroy them (throw them in a dumpster with the other trash).

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Evan @mxevan.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Recently I've been cycling a bunch in a different, much smaller city and it's damn refreshing that drivers there don't seem to AIM for cyclists like they do in Vancouver.

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Evan @mxevan.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

I understand we aren't all great at updating our emergency contacts as often as we should but if your emergency contact develops dementia please, please remember to change the information.

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Evan @mxevan.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Continuing the "No, seriously, my family is so white" mythos: Dying relative has reflux, I asked if she likes ginger because I find ginger gravol at least makes constant burps pleasantly gingery. She does not know if she likes ginger. How do you live 76 years without knowing if you like ginger?

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Evan @mxevan.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The amount of benevolent misgendering I am being subjected to by well meaning hospital staff is rapidly draining my ability to function, which was not at its highest to start with today. Also, if you're gonna misgender me could it at least not be with "girl"? I'm nearly 50, it's ridiculous.

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Evan @mxevan.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I guess this isn't uncommon but I doubt I will find a weirder thing in my mother's home than the mint in box cremains of an Uncle. The next runner up is an historical family christening gown that's over 100 years old and like my uncle clearly labelled.

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Evan @mxevan.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

When is a bicycle an e-bike? Is it when you install hardware to allow it to have a battery (but it does not) or is it when a bike has an electric battery installed, not just theoretical? I admit I assumed restrictions on transporting ebikes was due to the batteries but apparently they aren't?

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Evan @mxevan.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Despite largely growing up on an island today is the first time I've ever been on a ferry diverted for search and rescue. It's been a weird day already and it's barely past noon.

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Evan @mxevan.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Today I get to learn if my estranged mother's surviving siblings who are of sound mind are as transphobic as her. Very glad my partner will be there.

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Kathleen Jacques @kathmachine.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Well, fantastic, I just phoned UBC Hospital because I mistakenly got a text message about someone else’s MRI, and a nice person confirmed it was “their AI system” mixing up people’s health care card numbers

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Katie Hyslop @kehyslop.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Fight with your neighbour? Upset with the school board? Need alternatives to calling police? A coalition of 40 organizations in Vancouver have released a framework for implementing restorative justice city-wide. All they need is consistent $. My @thetyee.ca piece today. thetyee.ca/News/2026/06...

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Vancouver Billed Itself as a Restorative Justice City. Until Budget Cuts | The Tyee

The model could save money that would otherwise be spent on police and jail, says founder.

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Evan @mxevan.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

If there's such a thing as karma I have used a not insignificant part of mine on not having my bicycle or accessories stolen when my brain does stuff like lean it against a thing and lock it to only itself or just leave my helmet sitting outside a friend's apartment. Brain damage remains fun.

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Katie Hyslop @kehyslop.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

I'm looking to interview young social media users who would be impacted by Canada's proposed ban for under 16s, for an article in @thetyee.ca . If this is you, or a young person you know, please reach out! FYI: I will need a parent or guardian's permission for the interview.

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Evan @mxevan.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

It's a real choice to proudly display JKR books in your waiting room in the year 2026. We'll see what the rest of the clinic experience is like, I guess, but this is a mid start.

A close up shot of a shelf displaying 4 Harry Potter books.

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Evan @mxevan.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

For anyone curious about my concussion recovery today my physiotherapist confirmed that I've also got ME/CFS. Also I now move my head like a person who isn't constantly afraid turning it will make them fall over and that's a huge improvement, honestly. Very excited.

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Evan @mxevan.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

There is so much to be annoyed by regarding living in a Fifa host city but the fact that 6 days of farmers markets and 3 days of the local produce stands in the "game zones" are cancelled is ridiculous given it was billed as a "boost to local economy".

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TACC @tacc.org.uk · 29/05/2026

The 'panic' around Lia Thomas was about creating a target people could point at while demanding exclusion. So much of what people “know” about Lia comes from manufactured outrage and years of misinformation repeated without context. We commissioned this comic to break down the actual story. 1/2

Cartoon of Lia Thomas with purple hair, smiling and holding a trophy, making a peace sign. Background features a trans flag and text about sports inclusivity.

A swimmer in the water with text overlay: "Lia's college swimming career began in 2017. Aged 18, she joined the University of Pennsylvania men's swimming team. Like most young athletes, her performances improved with age and experience."

Swimmer's in the water with text overlay: "Her overall best US ranking in the men's competition was 11th after placing 1st and 2nd in several events, including the 200 and 500 yard freestyle between 2017 and 2019."

A swimmer looking at the water in a red swimming costume and bathing cap, with a text overlay: "In 2019 she started HRT as part of her transition. Her performances dropped dramatically. She ranked 65th in the 500 yard free and 554th in the 200 yard free. Overall her US ranking dropped to 63rd."

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SEAN ORR @seanorr.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

ABC continues to spread shameless and dangerous disinformation. Just weeks after the Mayor and Cllr Zhou were caught spreading outrageous lies about me, Zhou went on WeChat and claimed my tax rebate idea was a "kill the rich" policy.

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Jarrett P. @notcrucial.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

If you're in the Vancouver area, you can oppose the latest proposal for data centers in Mount Pleasant. It takes under a minute to let the city know you're against these projects. Spread the word :) www.shapeyourcity.ca/111-e-5

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111 E 5th Ave rezoning application

The City of Vancouver has received an application to rezone the subject site from I-1A (industrial) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District to allow for Bulk Data Storage use within an e...

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Andrew Ferguson @dontfuck.men · 12/05/2026

Fuck absolutely everything about this; protest & boycott any company involved, vote against & primary any politician who supports, this would be a *massive* and enormously hamful mistake. Lets get this trash gone.

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Claire Zagorski, PhD, MSc, EMT-P @clairezagorski.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

this is what our deployed military are having to eat btw

A photo of two cafeteria trays (the molded plastic kind in a beige color) with a meal on them as served to deployed sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln. Aside from silverware, all that’s on the tray is a flour tortilla and a scoop of some kind of shredded stewed meat. I’d guess about 2 or 2.5 ounces of meat.

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Evan @mxevan.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

My father's nightstick from working as a US Highway patrol officer in the 1970s.

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Still COVIDing Canada @stillcovidingca.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

ICYMI: Vitacore has a sale now — 25% off everything. Use discount code MAD-25 The sale ends on March 31, 2026, at 11:59pm Pacific Time (tonight!) shop.vitacore.ca #CovidIsNotOver #N95sSaveLives #maskup

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Vitacore Industries - Medical supplies

Proud Canadian ingenuity, locally manufactured and sourced masks and respirators to help North Americans stay safe.

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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 26/03/2026

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre recently became the first Canadian political leader to appear on the “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast. Did he spread harmful disinformation that could be detrimental to Canadians? Experts checked. #canpoli

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We Fact Checked Poilievre on Joe Rogan’s Podcast | The Tyee

The Conservative leader’s foray into the manosphere spread misinfo on oilsands, immigration, safe supply and more.

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Lindsay @neomeruru.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Exocolonist fans! We're re-releasing the Vriki plush, this time with glowing eyes! These are only available during Makeship campaigns, so it's very lucky to get a re-release!

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Glowing Eyes Vriki Plushie

The vriki is back! This new version features glow in the dark eyes and mushroom spots, so it can peer down at you from its favorite perch at night. Young vriki are adventurous and mobile with their ma...

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Evan @mxevan.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Today my poor brain is angry. Why? Brain damage that sometimes rolls a random mood to slap on top of fatigue. It'll pass but is one of my most common reasons for cancelling plans because it is irrational and very hard to control.

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Justin McElroy 🇨🇦 @jmcelroy.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Here’s my full video on Day 5 of the Ken Sim and Sean Orr saga. A bit of today’s news, a bit of historical context to the story, a bit of answering @seanorr.bsky.social’s challenge to me earlier this week. I *think* the story will recede now, but given the weirdness of it all, we’ll see!

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Evan @mxevan.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Being told by my physiotherapist that concussion can lead to chronic fatigue is very validating but doesn't magically make said fatigue any easier to deal with. It's unpleasant to feel like my skeleton weighs too much for my muscles to move.

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Lindsay @neomeruru.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

So much for politically and economically divesting ourselves from the US. How's that Davos speech sound now? The greengrocer's putting that sign back in the window as we speak. You can't stand with 'the people' as you bomb their schools. We cannot throw our lot in with the criminal-in-chief.

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Evan @mxevan.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Sim seems to think lying to voters and defamation of a councilor can be waved away with the words, "I apologised to Councillor Orr", which is what he repeats, answering every question with it no matter what that question is for the entire length of this video. #EvictKenSim

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Evan @mxevan.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

This is a ridiculous suggestion but it seems to work for me - if you're finding yourself reaching for your phone and doom scrolling (because the doom is so very enticing) and you have a tripod of some sort you can attach said phone to? Put the phone in air jail and don't take it out.

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Emily Lowan (she/her) @emilylowan.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

WE WON. Celebratory gathering at 5pm @ Pattison HQ, to unpack our victory and next steps. Hootsuite ICE protest is ON as planned at 3pm, let’s crank up the heat🧊

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Matthew Cortland (they) @matthewcort.land · 24/01/2026

Minnesota can, and should, move to indict the ICE agent who murdered Good when the courts open on Monday. And the ICE agents who murdered today. Further delay only increases the chances of more murder. www.patreon.com/posts/147769...

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Trump Regime Can't Stop Minnesota From Prosecuting (And This Isn't CSI) | Shouldn't Need to Be a Lawyer by Matthew Cortland

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Evan @mxevan.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Reminder that's needed too much these days: You do not have to watch snuff to be informed. If you have seen snuff accidentally, try playing some Tetris as soon as you can, it helps traumatic events not stick in your head in unhealthy ways. ACAB, Fuck ICE, this is not normal.

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