current state of healthcare systems:
USA - wait 14 hours in an emergency room and get turned away for lack of beds
Canada - wait 14 hours in an emergency room and get turned away for lack of beds (but it's free!)
Tube on strike, I dawdled to Paddington on Friday. Passing the old wrought iron sign for Pizza Express, I was reminded of an event 30+ years ago, when I got caught up in a drama that resulted in a divorce, two marriages and many changed lives.
It began with a heart attack 🧵
Hugh Grant tweeted a request at activists protesting outside Westminster to play the Benny Hill theme on their loudspeakers; when they did it became the soundtrack for street interviews with leading Tories trying explain the situation to the British people
This is as grim a time as I can remember. It's hard not to feel like there is an army of bad people out there, getting away with awful things. But bad people want good people to feel hopeless. They know people resigned to defeat don't fight back. Don't give them your hope.
Don’t write this: Happy Holiday’s from the Whitman’s. The holidays and the Whitmans are plural. They are not possessive. If you feel an urge for possession, try this: Happy Holidays from the Whitmans’ hearts. Now go preheat your oven.
Don't do this: Despite burn bans, B.C. man tells Mounties he didn't want to mow his lawn, set it on fire instead https://t.co/viHkUXYDAa via @CTVVancouver
The Vancouver riot kissing couple, 10 years later. Love that they are still together and now have a family. Also quotes from the amazing photographer @RichLamPhoto https://t.co/JP93tevtg6
Vancouver City Council values electric vehicle charging over sidewalk safety for vulnerable users~"If you own an electric vehicle it was a very good day.If you use sidewalks & are older, disabled, or sight impaired, not so much." @festivalcinemas@wrychrd
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