Sippingchai
@jcraddock
Former teacher (all grades, library, SpecEd, Korea, England, multiple school boards in Ontario). Living the extreme parenting lifestyle with 2 2e teens, trying to keep my head above the water. Gardener, reader, keeper of memories, neurodivergent.
We are on Summer #2 to update underground infrastructure along a few blocks of Richmond (impacting Woodroffe). Based on this experience, we need investment in education/training and much better contracts with construction companies!
Woodroffe and Richmond - still waiting for even a coffee shop! The pharmacy moved in … just in time to be trapped for several years of massive construction. LRT construction and infrastructure renewal for years is crushing the remaining small businesses.
My son (fall 2020- age 11) - mocking Trump’s raking comments in old growth forest at Backus Woods (near Long Point) by pretending to rake up the “messy” leaves in the forest. Apparently it was a science … and international politics trip!
It was the Snowbirds. Within half an hour of their flight along the Ottawa River, the first beast of a storm blew in… from the same direction! Contrails!!!
@bencanham.bsky.social A while ago you posted a photo of a plane that you had tracked … and updates on the heat in the UK. Sharing photos of a plane in our sunset after a Canada Day of wild storms (forecast was “feels like 47 and the Snowbirds. You make a difference to people!
Round 1 came in (Woodroffe at KZM) around 2 PM. Hail (about the size of softener salt) mixed in with the heavy rain). We are now into Round 2 … and the dog is quaking!
Beaumont-Hamel May 2026 - Commonwealth grave markers, the Danger Tree, trenches. A peaceful, sunny day … alive with birds, grazing sheep, the sunshine, and thoughts of people - real people - who left home and were in such a terrible place. Definitely a place to reflect and honour and be thankful.
The article calls to mind this book. The lack of government social services leads to the feeling of government failure. However, instead of supporting more government intervention the answer seems to be to turn their backs and turn to churches. Small towns in Ontario may be similar? Sigh.
“HE SLEEPS IN A FOREIGN LAND IN A GRAVE WE NEVER SEE MAY GOD GUIDE SOME KIND HAND TO LAY A FLOWER FOR ME”
You might be able to borrow this Batman scooter patroller if there are problems. He was in full regalia in the Quartier des Spectacles during the F1 weekend. Super hero supervisors!
The day that baby squirrels rained down on us during an April COVID walk. They literally fell from the tree onto us! I’ve left the sound on because you can hear the babies! It was a magical moment! Baby (red) squirrels in my car engine was NOT magical!
As I have only a general background in political interest and only know Louise Arbour’s name from a local school, I spent a bit of time skimming through news sources and other websites. Scott Reid’s description seems accurate. Is the problem that she is too global/ experienced/ not from Alberta?
Water on the MUP west Woodroffe - watch out for beavers on the path while dog-walking at night!! The temperature of the air and water won’t stop an interested dog from wanting to visit!
When I glanced at the word “kakistocracy” I misread it. Was expecting a punchline … because I read it as “kaka-stocracy”! Obviously I need more coffee…. And I’ve read too many comments about US govt!
Our pooch, niece pooch, classic Canadian photo of our double-coated dog trying to stay cool on a last patch of snow during syrup season (he’s so happy we moved for Ottawa winters!), and our elderly cat curled up in a blanket posing for a photo from my daughter who away at university.
The newest book in the series??? … “If You Give a Horse a Cake”! Oh, the things that could happen!
I’m wondering if there was a translation error from the original biblical text. “Chocolate” bunny? I always thought it was a cute, fluffy white rabbit that might nibble your bum!!
Last summer drivers would go past multiple signs like this … and then ask if Woodroffe was REALLY closed. YES - it is closed!! Do NOT exit the KZM at Woodroffe unless you are going to one of the business or live there!!
No reputable news sources reporting this with last 24 hrs. It would be big news.
Have you travelled outside of the US/ Canada?! Road signs are road signs!! Okay, reading town names in Thai is beyond my scope… but generally it is possible to understand most signs!! These are still some of my favourite signs!! (North-western China, summer of 2000)
… and flowers. It is a tough time … but thank you for posting. Stay strong - or give yourself permission to stop being strong for a while and snuggle with a good book!
Paige Turner (!! Great name!!) and @azdesertarch.bsky.social - your brief exchange of misunderstanding and calm apology and agreement was what I needed to read today! A positive example of humanity and respect - thank you!
My version!! To coordinate with a painting with shades of blues and purples!
Through stories and images of resistance and local support for citizens, I have been re-evaluating my strong anti-US feeling of a lifetime (guns, consumerism, racism, public religion, lack of social supports). Lots of analytical history reading as well.
Since I don’t know many movies, I have to use clues and then check which titles comes close to my ideas. Building a list of movies to track down!