It's been a long couple of months since I first became aware of this story. If you are confused at all about the happenings at @RSJnow, I will toot my own horn and say this is a pretty in-depth timeline of everything you need to know about the situation.
https://t.co/MEnrMtxHz6
I just thought I would come on here and share that I have been writing for Frontenac News, a rural, independent newspaper that reaches about 13,000 homes for a little over a year. I love it very much. Check it out! https://t.co/ZACz4XuHs1
my number 1 parenting tip: stay the fuck off any parent-related social media for the first year — no fb mom groups, no momfluencers, it will make you insecure, doubt yourself and feel woefully inadequate. talk to real ppl, get advice from other moms you know irl, make mom friends
as a librarian and former child, I do think, generally, everyone needs to be less concerned with what kids are reading and more concerned with being someone who children in your life can talk to if they stumble upon something that scares or confuses them.
Everyone in the comments saying "such a weird book" is taking the book too literally. I see it as a hyperbolic portrayal of what we want to do for our children, in this essay I will -
Maybe instead of this whole East Coast vs West Coast debate on the same effing issue, we should perhaps use this opportunity to unify against the real enemy?? The corporations, politicians and lobby groups keeping us in this mess? Just a thought?
Finally a personal news tweet from your girl! I started working part-time casual at a rural EarlyON centre as a supply and it is very fun and wholesome.
I hate to be this person but people I used to know keep going to Europe and making bad puns about the monuments and it's truly going to send me over the edge.
did you know that the Eaton Centre? One of the busiest malls in Canada only has one (1!) elevator that goes to all levels. I only discovered this when I was attempting to navigate the mall with my stroller for the first time.