Author Archives: CKirkby

Empty words

Posted on 2024-03-27 by CKirkby

I don’t actually want to spend all my time fighting with people.

Ideally, when I raise concerns to someone, they would respond from a place of compassion and act promptly for the well-being of other humans and the planet. Continue reading →

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Change and anger

Posted on 2024-03-26 by CKirkby

One of the conclusions I’ve reached lately is that we need drastic changes starting immediately if we expect society and the planet to survive. I’ve been trying to volunteer my time towards practical changes but it seems to me like … Continue reading →

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Admin

Posted on 2024-03-23 by CKirkby

I haven’t posted in a few days because I’ve been working on a lot of other writing and admin, some pretty huge personal and financial stuff. I’ve added a few comments to earlier work though. Continue reading →

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“Woman” v. “Person with a vagina”

Posted on 2024-03-17 by CKirkby

There is a bizarre scandal out of the Supreme Court of Canada, related to the language used in the sexual assault case R. v. Kruk, 2024 SCC 7. Like, condemned by l’Assemblée nationale and various (male) commentators for contributing to the invisibilization of women levels of bizarre. Continue reading →

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The debut of “ongoing projects”

Posted on 2024-03-14 by CKirkby

“Ongoing projects” debuts with the one about mandatory fees for wasteful grocery bags. Continue reading →

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“Des choix très, très clairs”

Posted on 2024-03-12 by CKirkby

The obvious problem is that it’s not sufficient to have progressive values in the absence of progressive actions. Continue reading →

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Langue

Posted on 2024-03-11 by CKirkby

Je le trouve beaucoup plus facile d’écrire en anglais, mais évidemment il y a question de pratique. Continue reading →

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“Professional”

Posted on 2024-03-09 by CKirkby

I made this website for “professional” posts, but one of the problems I’ve encountered is how “professional” in practice means “not actually human.” Continue reading →

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A financial post

Posted on 2024-03-05 by CKirkby

I feel like sharing a couple articles today, both quite focused on the economy. Continue reading →

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A profile of Auchtorok, who is DJing tonight at Ten Toes on Somerset

Posted on 2024-03-02 by CKirkby

Local artist and musician Auchtorok was trying to think of a romantic installation he could do for Valentine’s Day. Continue reading →

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