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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 08/10/2026

It’s true, and it makes yardwork go faster! #beer

An orange can of Founders’ Easy Drinking Beer.

Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 29/09/2026

This delightful coincidence comes about as often as a partial solar eclipse: it's Taco Tuesday at El Patron, there's garbage day pickup on my street, and the Leafs' have their season opener against the Habs. I should buy a lottery ticket or something. #hnom

Wayne from Letterkenny with the caption "too much fun."

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 24/09/2026

I spent a decade acquiring three history degrees from good unis. I've been teaching for over 15 years and have written three books over the past decade. Tenure and promotions came easily. And the one thing that matters most of all, my white whale, would be to […] [Original post on mstdn.ca]

A hockey player in just a jock strap skating around the rink holding a championship trophy.

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 25/08/2026

It's been a few minutes since the death of an American icon was announced, so obviously we're all wondering how long it's going to take that fucking guy to say something profoundly ignorant about her. #uspol #dollyparton

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 24/08/2026

Happy Independence Day #Ukraine from your supporters overseas.

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 22/08/2026

Time for this, again and again and again, for as long as it takes. #canada #cdnpoli #georgechuvalo #uspol

Canadian boxing champ George Chuvalo throwing a punch.

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 10/08/2026

This did not make my life any easier or save me any time. If you're for #AI then I'm against you. No fate but what we make. #uspol

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 01/08/2026

Well, I’ve crossed Beef Wellington off the old bucket list. #food

Beef Wellington in sauce with mixed veg.

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 27/07/2026

Hey kids. This is what work feels like most days, but don’t worry because it only lasts 40 years or so. Have fun!

Skeleton in some ancient torture device in the Prague castle.

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 17/07/2026

The first “half” of was a series of unmitigated disasters, so how about we try something new tonight on the South Side? #bluejays

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 14/07/2026

France over Spain, England over Argentina, and then the most consequential Anglo-French showdown since the Battle of Hastings on Sunday. #WorldCup

Death of Harold as depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry.

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 10/07/2026

I bet Benoit Blanc could solve the Mitch McConnell Mystery by the end of the weekend. #kentucky #uspol

Daniel Craig holding an index finger up as he touches a wall with his other hand.

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 06/07/2026

I would proudly wear this garment to my daughter's wedding. 25% off now at Ebbets Field Flannels. #baseball www.ebbets.com/collections/shop-all…

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 01/07/2026

It would appear that #bluejays fans helped craft what is possibly the crappiest AL All Star team ever. #baseball

List of position players for the American League All Star team.

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 01/07/2026

What other Satanic office supplies am I going to find here?

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 29/06/2026

If you're an expat who'll be spending Canada Day watching America play and America Day watching Canada play, friend, I can relate to just how weird and wonderful it all is. #canada #CanMNT #worldCup

5 players from Canada's men's national soccer team celebrate Stephen Eustaquio's game winning goal against South Africa.

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 14/06/2026

Great match and congratulations to our Scottish brothers. Proud of you; carry on. Chan eil a h-uile neach a tha a’ seacharan air chall. #canada #WorldCup #TartanArmy #scotland

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 06/06/2026

"We, once conquered by William, have now set free the Conqueror's native land." -- Bayeux Memorial, Normandy Canadians en route to Juno Beach, 80 years ago today. #OperationOverlord #canada

Canadian soldiers in a landing ship, all with serious expressions, on their way to land on the D-Day beaches in 1944.

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 27/05/2026

It seems like the common denominator behind sticking with this guy is probably not really having access to the internet. #uspol

Map of trump disapproval numbers by state. Only WV, WY, and ID have more voters who approve than dissaprove.

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 24/05/2026

Saturday night at Johnny Reagan Field in western #kentucky and it’s do or die for the home nine. #baseball #ncaa

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 04/05/2026

Today and all days, down with imperialism and imperialists of every colour and stripe. #treatyofversailles #china #mayfourthmovement

Painting of Chinese student protestors during the May 4th Movement.

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 21/04/2026

Was going through some old work files and totally forgot this one from about 5 years ago from a graphic design student worker over at the museum campus. This was part of a series on guests for the Presidential Lecture Series and was commissioned by the uni […] [Original post on mstdn.ca]

Museum story panel about RFJ Jr., now secretary of health, etc., and noted dick.

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 09/04/2026

#bluejays beat the #dodgers yesterday afternoon and everyone is saying

Shoresy the hockey player, missing a tooth and wearing a backwards baseball cap.

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 08/04/2026

America's slide into #Idiocracy is one day further along and the people are left asking, "what was any of this for?"

President Macho Camacho flips the bird while standing on an open top motorcycle car.

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 04/04/2026

American faces at war: Private Joker, Full Metal Jacket (1987). #uspol

Glasses wearing Marine with Born To Kill written on his helmet and a peace sign on his uniform.

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 26/03/2026

@mattmaison @baseball@a.gup.pe I have so many questions about what made MLB commission a report on that play in the first place and why it came out over four months after the fact, seemingly at random. But yes, Happy Opening Day to all who celebrate!

Charlie from It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia with a dead fish expression standing in front of his conspiracy board.

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 25/03/2026

It may be a Yankees game on Netflix, but it still counts: Opening Day is upon us! Manifesting positivity most of all for the #bluejays but also wishing good luck to the #detroittigers #phillies #milwaukeebrewers and #sandiegopadres for reasons of general likeability. #baseball is back!

Mr. Burns from The Simpsons in a baseball uniform for the Zephyrs holding a bottle of Brain and Nerve Tonic and a spoon.

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 19/03/2026

Damn, it’s like no one saw any of The Terminator movies…

A Black Kia with a side door decal for Skynet.

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 11/03/2026

In a few minutes I'll hit the road for a conference at a venue that has the world's second best slide according to Rough Guides and, yes, I will go down it multiple times during every coffee break. #academic chatter

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 11/03/2026

Per Anthony Castrovince at mlb.com, here are the not at all complicated parameters of who advances from Pool B at the #worldbaseballclassic : "Because Mexico has allowed fewer runs than Italy, there is no scenario in which Mexico could win Wednesday’s game without […] [Original post on mstdn.ca]

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 06/03/2026

If you're looking to make your 20th wedding anniversary next month your last, #Etsy has you covered. Traditionally, one would go with china or emeralds for the big 2-0, but that suits neither of our tastes. I'm leaning towards a simple but pleasing customized art […] [Original post on mstdn.ca]

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 25/02/2026

Snyder is brilliant today, as usual. This piece is not for those who think things will all somehow work out between now and November. substack.com/home/post/p-189132130

selection of text from the Timothy Snyder substack piece linked above

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 20/02/2026

Good news, lads: we get to wake up early and make sunrise Caesars for the gold medal game on Sunday morning! #Canada #olympics #hockey #hnom

Two handled jam jars of the mighty Caesar, a Canadian boozer's favourite. Clamato and vodka, plus lemon, lime and any variety of protein or salty/sour accoutrement imaginable.

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 16/02/2026

“Every president in my lifetime goes into office a sociopath and then leaves a war criminal.” -- Hasan Minhaj, Off With His Head (2024) Happy Presidents Day, everybody? #uspol

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 05/02/2026

Why all the leg day hate? Love feeling like I could powerlift a KIA sedan from my back every time I get on the leg press. #gym

Hockey meatheads Riley and Jonesy doing advanced math on a chalkboard.

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 31/01/2026

Tragic, but completely inevitable for non-white kids in Minnesota. I doubt it would deter #ICE hit squads, but I can understand why parents are trying something […] [Original post on mstdn.ca]

Minnesota kids wearing their US passports in lanyards around their necks.

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 22/01/2026

Local supermarket this afternoon. You know this winter storm is going to be bad if Americans have got so desperate that they’ll eat vegetables. #kentucky #winter

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 14/01/2026

No one in or from #Canada ever wants to see the Brotherhood of Vlad and Bo come to an end, but if it does can we please have the #bluejays beat the #nymets for Kyle Tucker and the #phillies beat the #redsox for Bo Bichette? This new Toronto Death Star will be built […] [Original post on mstdn.ca]

Young Bo Bichette and Vlad Guerrero Jr. smiling in Blue Jays uniforms.

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 30/12/2025

When you're raising your glass of Baby Duck on New Year's Eve, spare a thought for the motley crew of Canadien, First Nations, and British defenders who defeated an American invasion force at Quebec City 250 years ago tomorrow. By the following autumn, its remnants […] [Original post on mstdn.ca]

A painting of the Battle of Quebec, a 1775 defeat for American forces. British troops are at the top of a wall holding off Americans who are trying to climb up a ladder. It's snowy.

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 18/12/2025

This is my partially-domesticated middle-aged expat in Kentucky who’s gonna go for a few beers after work t-shirt. #canada

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 18/12/2025

Just once I'd like an office holiday party that's as exciting as the one in Nakatomi Tower back in 1988 instead of another boring potluck... #academicchatter #holidays #diehardisachristmasmovie

Bruce Willis hanging off a fire hose dangling high in the air off Nakatomi Tower. Scene from the film Die Hard.

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 08/12/2025

I did it! Finally squeezed my stress cube to death! What am I now supposed to do with my two primary emotions, anger and disappointment, though? #academicchatter

A man’s had holding a teal stress cube that has a tear in it.

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Send the Runners @sendtherunners.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 04/12/2025

Sometimes you just have to sit back, grab some popcorn, and enjoy watching your enemies manifest bitchiness towards each other. #uspol www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/us/polit…

Snippet from a NYT story about internal Republican fighting between Magic Mike Johnson and Elise Stefanik.

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