Shorter posts which are usually syndicated on my socials.

  • For obvious reasons I am thinking about a #degoogle of my life. Anyone found any really good resources of websites or guides? Back 20 years I ran my own mail server but I understand it is now almost impossible to get your email delivered if you do that.

    I don’t mind separating #email #calendar and #CloudStorage if necessary. Outside U.S. obviously. 🇨🇦 #indieweb


  • I was reminded by my photo backups that one year ago today, the first of a series of vehicles decided to enter the ditch on the side of our little lane. #NSStorm #OneYearAgo

    Twisty lane with partial snow covering and a silver sedan car at a strange angle off the side of the road (in a ditch).


  • Last week was not a fun week to drive on #NovaScotia roads! Started the week coming across a multi-car accident on the highway. The rest of the week was driving on snowy slippery roads, digging out, and generally looking out the window wondering how I would get to or from work. I hope next week is better! #NSWeather #NSStorm

    Collage - top pic line of traffic and emergency service lights, car appears off the side of the road. Bottom pic black car with snow around tire - few cm deep.


  • Was there not just an election? Did they run on more mining, drilling and fracking? Why are they attacking anyone who cares about the environment? Why won’t they do interviews? #NSpoli #Environment 

    https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/natural-resources-development-tim-halman-fracking-1.7446679?cmp=rss

    https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Water_tanks_preparing_for_a_frac_job.JPG Water tanks waiting for fracking.


  • I think the first time I came across The Ballad of Lucy Jordan was in the 1991 movie Thelma and Louise.

    Marianne Faithfull has been on my playlist every year since. Thank you for the music and great talent.

    Marianne Faithfull – 1946 to 2025

    https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8k931j423o

    #MarianneFaithfull

    Marianne Faithfull Live at the BBC


  • I remember around 2009 mentioning in Twitter exchanges with the #NSGov people that I was disappointed that the highway cams refreshed so infrequently. 16 years later they are no better. Latest pic from 104 is 25 minutes old (and counting) #NovaScotia

    https://novascotia.ca/tran/cameras/northern.asp


  • My list of 5 ways you can help progressive candidates. Some suggestions to friends in Ontario – and of course VOTE!

    https://matthewguy.com/5-ways-to-support-progressive-candidates-in-elections/

    #OnPoli #CdnPoli #CanPol


  • It has been a week of driving on roads like these, with sky like this. Roll on spring!

    Snowy roads and white snowy sky. Small town Nova Scotia with power lines, bare snowy trees at the side and a few commercial buildings visible.


  • Christmas Eve morning. We are due to have a snow storm today – only 5 to 15cm but still sounds like a good day to stay home.