kumiko-ide.bsky.social
Canadian Twitter transplant here for news, art, books, and pop culture.
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Imagine if residuals applied to gifs. Aimee Lou Wood would make a killing from #WhiteLotus alone. Nene Leakes would be swimming in Bezos-level wealth.
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It may be naive, but I'm genuinely shocked by how quickly so many US institutions are folding without any fight.
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I'm looking at Vancouver artist Angela Teng's crochet pieces, and was immediately reminded of your book project. I don't even want to read American Dirt but it has such distinct cover art in a similar vein.
angelateng.com
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The Met Gala is a charity event and fundraiser for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, traditionally timed to mark its annual fashion exhibition.
If you'd like to learn more, @complex.com's Aria Hughes has a breakdown (starts at 20:35) and look into this year's theme.
#metgala2025
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While ICC rules cannot be implemented in the US, historic precedent indicates they could be in El Salvador (though exceptionally challenging under Bukele's authoritarian regime).
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Under El Salvador's State of Exception, constitutional rights were suspended in 2022. Over 87,000 people (including minors) have since been arrested without due process - and remain held in detention centres with documented cases of torture and other human rights violations.
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Great reporting, @abbyluciano.bsky.social. I'm floored by how Heather MacDonald far exceeded her original goal of 600 spin classes in one year - and loved seeing what goes into @guinnessworldrecords.com's verification process.
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After following you here on Bluesky I’m guessing the latter…? 🤭😭
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This is such relevant context - thank you both @tauriq.bsky.social.
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That was eighteen years ago??!
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Would ICC rules not apply in El Salvador?
As a Canadian I'm trying to better understand how the international community can intervene - but from what I've read, we can't do so without breaking international law(s).
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Ina Garten's memoir got me out of a reading slump too. I quite liked flipping between the book and audiobook (she narrates it herself and has the most wonderfully/comically dry delivery). Happy reading!
#booksky
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I recently finished Black Wave, and completely agree. Have you read Kim Ghattas' 2013 book The Secretary (about Hillary Clinton’s time as secretary of state)? I've added it to my to-read list and hope she has more books coming out.
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Fingers crossed you make it to Vancouver! Love that your tour includes libraries.
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Vancouver is voting for two city councillors in a rare by-election (only 17 by-elections have been held in the city's 138-year history).
If you're an undecided Vancouver voter, there is an all-candidates meeting tonight:
6.30-8.00pm
West End Community Centre
870 Denman
#vanpoli #cdnpoli
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I value local insights like this - especially as someone in a staunch Liberal riding who has never experienced such a close potential split (at least for a federal election).
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It’s a great cozy mystery. You’ll still find Jesse Q. Sutanto’s signature breezy style and fun banter between characters - but they felt more developed imo.
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Have you read Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Sutanto? I ended up liking that one far more than the Aunties series.
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Forgot to add: West Vancouver Memorial Library is undergoing renovations right now but their space is warm and welcoming. It's a 25min walk from Ambleside Park (great dog beach) and super close to Savary Island Pie Company (pricey but worth it).
#librarysky #westvancouver
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Congratulations on your new book - it sounds incredible and deeply personal. We read The Last Neanderthal in my book club years ago, and it's long stayed with many of us. I can't wait to read this latest work.
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I just finished this last night!