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If you’ve ever been to Haida Gwaii, you’d understand better why this pipeline should remain unrealized.

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If this is going to be my new social media home, may as well spruce it up: this morning’s kids’ art, out of the kiln. ✨

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Plate #27 by Evelyn Ward can be seen in the current Elemental Form show at HGA. Slip transfer print design is a wonderful #contemporary example for #minimalistMonday. #art #craft #pottery #ceramics #printmaking #artshow #artyear

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An aspect I love about working at CBC Calgary is the commitment the newsroom has had — for 5+ years now — to doing original public opinion research, in partnership with the inimitable Janet Brown, on the unique and complex people that make up Alberta. The latest poll shows some fascinating shifts:

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This is part of me, at my day job. I work & live on the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy: Siksika, Kainai & Piikani; also the Tsúùtínà Nation, the Iyarhe Nakoda Nations: Bearspaw, Chiniki & Goodstoney and Métis Nation, Regions 5 & 6. Interests: news, art/craft, garden biodiversity.

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Not been well this week & have been thinking about my value as a disabled (autism+ADHD+PMDD) human & been comparing myself to others (never good). When I feel low I make miniature posies. I’ve been mocked for them before but they lift my mood-I hope this one lifts yours. Maybe a small life is ok…

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“Does still lurking on X make me complicit in its owner’s aims? I’m not sure it does, but I’m also not confident it doesn’t.”

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At 95, Canadian artist and naturalist Robert Bateman still paints every day While many would have considered retirement long ago, slowing down hasn't really crossed Bateman's mind #Canada www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Townsendia parryi by the back gate. The tiny biennial that packs a giant flower punch. #abnativeplants #albertahomeonnativeland

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27 days later, I’m onto the 2nd sleeve. Aim to accomplish 12 rows a day and finish this sweater in a couple of weeks. The first time I had #frozenshoulder I panicked. With frozen shoulder 2.0, I’m continuing to move in a variety of ways - painful, but I’m determined to maintain mobility.

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Last weekend, I was fortunate to have a woman from Afghanistan at the workshop I taught, and she showed me how she spins only using a stick and a small branch.

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This is beautiful @spinningmoments.bsky.social ✨

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Retired, perhaps just a state of mind. Blog post: bwanhill.ca/2025/05/23/r...

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Earth Embrace Leah Dorion ~ Métis n.d.

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A few pages left to go and it’s a keeper. Thank you @davidarobertson.bsky.social ✨

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Amplifying this post - though I’m an Interior of BC alumni, I know lots of people equate BC with the ocean. Check out Jeannine’s thoughtful work if you are a Pacific West Coast art appreciator! #beautifulbritishcolumbia #canadianmaker #buycanadian

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Currently, in the garden. (First bloom after acquiring this Paeonia obovata alba three years ago.)

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Until Friday. 😐 www.cbc.ca/news/busines...

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This sounds like a great idea… if a certain provincial government would be open to relinquishing its desire to keep those ties to the south strong.

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I can not not move. It is a family trait. So, I just go slow. #handspinning #spindlespinning #chronicpain #spinningpoem #foxmountainspindles

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The Hope Billie Rae Busby 2020

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I just picked up a native Lonicera yesterday. Nice to see it inspired here too! @abiknitsflora.bsky.social

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A little history lesson: www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

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If I got anything out of this article, perhaps just this: “We need to be gracious with each other and ourselves.” www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article...

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Two Stone Birds in the Spring Mary Pratt 2002

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I will persevere: frozen shoulder 2.0 won’t stop my spinning! 😜 (Last night’s 2 hour spin and chat with the gals at Yarn Twisters. 🤗) www.yarntwisters.ca #handspinning #spindlespinning #buycanadian #canadianmakers #yarntwisters #mawdsleyfibrearts

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Another beautiful example of textile creativity via @jollytoadstool.bsky.social ✨

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Knitting + art. What a lovely match @samantha-west.bsky.social ✨

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Long live CBC ❤️

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Federal leaders said much more about resource extraction and energy on the campaign trail this spring than about conservation and climate change. As we head into election day, here's a guide to environmental promises made by Canada's political parties. thenarwhal.ca/2025-federal...

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#showmeyourknits #knitsky #peaceknitting

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For me, my life sifting through digital information is made easier when I get my news from sources that support professional journalists and experts in the field. www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/fed...

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bigthinkmedia.substack.com/p/the-delusi...

If you’ve ever been to Haida Gwaii, you’d understand better why this pipeline should remain unrealized.

If this is going to be my new social media home, may as well spruce it up: this morning’s kids’ art, out of the kiln. ✨

Plate #27 by Evelyn Ward can be seen in the current Elemental Form show at HGA. Slip transfer print design is a wonderful #contemporary example for #minimalistMonday. #art #craft #pottery #ceramics #printmaking #artshow #artyear

“Does still lurking on X make me complicit in its owner’s aims? I’m not sure it does, but I’m also not confident it doesn’t.”

At 95, Canadian artist and naturalist Robert Bateman still paints every day While many would have considered retirement long ago, slowing down hasn't really crossed Bateman's mind #Canada www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Townsendia parryi by the back gate. The tiny biennial that packs a giant flower punch. #abnativeplants #albertahomeonnativeland

27 days later, I’m onto the 2nd sleeve. Aim to accomplish 12 rows a day and finish this sweater in a couple of weeks. The first time I had #frozenshoulder I panicked. With frozen shoulder 2.0, I’m continuing to move in a variety of ways - painful, but I’m determined to maintain mobility.

Last weekend, I was fortunate to have a woman from Afghanistan at the workshop I taught, and she showed me how she spins only using a stick and a small branch.

This is beautiful @spinningmoments.bsky.social ✨

Retired, perhaps just a state of mind. Blog post: bwanhill.ca/2025/05/23/r...

Earth Embrace Leah Dorion ~ Métis n.d.

A few pages left to go and it’s a keeper. Thank you @davidarobertson.bsky.social ✨

Amplifying this post - though I’m an Interior of BC alumni, I know lots of people equate BC with the ocean. Check out Jeannine’s thoughtful work if you are a Pacific West Coast art appreciator! #beautifulbritishcolumbia #canadianmaker #buycanadian

Currently, in the garden. (First bloom after acquiring this Paeonia obovata alba three years ago.)

Until Friday. 😐 www.cbc.ca/news/busines...

This sounds like a great idea… if a certain provincial government would be open to relinquishing its desire to keep those ties to the south strong.

I can not not move. It is a family trait. So, I just go slow. #handspinning #spindlespinning #chronicpain #spinningpoem #foxmountainspindles

The Hope Billie Rae Busby 2020

I just picked up a native Lonicera yesterday. Nice to see it inspired here too! @abiknitsflora.bsky.social

A little history lesson: www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

If I got anything out of this article, perhaps just this: “We need to be gracious with each other and ourselves.” www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article...

Two Stone Birds in the Spring Mary Pratt 2002

I will persevere: frozen shoulder 2.0 won’t stop my spinning! 😜 (Last night’s 2 hour spin and chat with the gals at Yarn Twisters. 🤗) www.yarntwisters.ca #handspinning #spindlespinning #buycanadian #canadianmakers #yarntwisters #mawdsleyfibrearts

Another beautiful example of textile creativity via @jollytoadstool.bsky.social ✨

Knitting + art. What a lovely match @samantha-west.bsky.social ✨

Long live CBC ❤️

Federal leaders said much more about resource extraction and energy on the campaign trail this spring than about conservation and climate change. As we head into election day, here's a guide to environmental promises made by Canada's political parties. thenarwhal.ca/2025-federal...

#showmeyourknits #knitsky #peaceknitting

For me, my life sifting through digital information is made easier when I get my news from sources that support professional journalists and experts in the field. www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/fed...

Calm spin for my mind. Even five minutes is fine, to welcome the day. #handspinning #supportspindle #foxmountainspindle #buycanadian

www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/music/a...

For master fibre work, check out @whatvivdoes.bsky.social ✨