Author Archives: CKirkby

Langue

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”

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

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

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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Far from pharmacare

The new federal pharmacare bill has been posted.

I was curious to see how far left the NDP had managed to push the Liberals, and to guess how long it might plausibly be before Canadians start getting even contraception and insulin paid for, much less any other drugs required to live a happy and health life. Continue reading

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Covid-19 in 2024

I still wear a mask when I go to the mall or take the bus. Continue reading

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Upcoming: profile(s?)

I’m working on a profile of a friend who is doing some cool shit that I think more people should learn about. Continue reading

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Bragging about times when I Did Good / Gave Heck

Today I am reminiscing on some minor successes as I think about what I want to do with my time, which is finite. Continue reading

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“Mischief”

Good article from Emily Leedham at PressProgress: “Ottawa Police Using ‘Intimidation Tactics’ Against Striking Workers, Canada’s Biggest Federal Public Sector Union Says” (15 Feb 2024). Continue reading

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Proposed norm: commute time = work time

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about norms in the employer-employee relationship. Continue reading

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