Monthly Archives: February 2017

Translink and BC Human Rights

Posted on February 28, 2017 by dykewriter

custrel@translink.ca Jan 20 to me Dear Ms. Tryggvason: Thank you for your continued correspondence regarding your concerns with groups distributing materials at transit stations. As previously stated TransLink is obligated to balance passengers’ rights to safety, security and access to … Continue reading →

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Moonlight beats LaLaLand

Posted on February 27, 2017 by dykewriter

This has been an amazing ten months for Black cinematic culture. We had Beyoncé’s Lemonade in April 2016. Donald Glover’s Atlanta and Ava Duvernay’s Queen Sugar both premiered on September 6, 2016. Luke Cage’s entire season broke the Internet on … Continue reading →

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Triple Medical Outing

Posted on February 27, 2017 by dykewriter

Today it was up early and out the door, because it’s.freaking.snowing.again. First up, a dental appointment – so I didn’t have coffee for courtesy. I arrived early and got to start my appointment time early. I pulled my pink hoodie … Continue reading →

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RIP: Bill Paxton

Posted on February 26, 2017 by dykewriter

The Canada news showed Judge Wapner when they announced the death of American actor Bill Paxton. From the “They were still alive file”: Judge Wapner, also died today, and has the dubious distinction of being the start of realityish court-ish … Continue reading →

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The Rules of the Internet vs Any Society

Posted on February 26, 2017 by dykewriter

Toronto Star “For instance, if you’re diabetic and the doctor is telling you to eat fruits and vegetables, if you are struggling financially, a fancy salad is not going to be feasible for you. Nor is a gym membership.” Effects … Continue reading →

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Canada and American Refugees

Posted on February 26, 2017 by dykewriter

The Globe and Mail Immigration minister not convinced increase in asylum seekers constitutes a trend: Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen said Ottawa is monitoring the situation, but added it’s too early to say whether more asylum seekers will continue crossing the … Continue reading →

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A Plus One Outing

Posted on February 25, 2017 by dykewriter

Today I played chauffeur for my Aunt Olof — Mom and I took her for an errand, and then back to her Care Home, almost an hour. Then brunch at the Prairie Cafe, 2 grocery store stops and home again, … Continue reading →

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It Friggin Snowed Again

Posted on February 24, 2017 by dykewriter

I know there’s a north part of Vancouver Island where it rains every day; and it really feels like it’s been nothing but precipitating for the last 8 months. No more can I joke that SADs (Seasonal Affective Disorder) is … Continue reading →

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Brief Outing Today

Posted on February 23, 2017 by dykewriter

I drove my Mom to the Pain Clinic at the Pattison Pavilion Out Patient Wing related to the Surrey General Hospital. I paced around the lobby for exercise and after a third lap, I sat down at one of the … Continue reading →

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Isms, Schisms and then Reality

Posted on February 23, 2017 by dykewriter

This was one of the most politically important moments in the entire HIV/AIDs Pandemic. when people still feared how one caught it and learned that it was hardly just for gay men BUT, thanks to American gay men who could … Continue reading →

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