Susan Morrissey

Dog lover, on the hunt for great local and healthy food and yes I knit!

[Susan Morrissey @dach4me]

Holy cow!

[Todd Hirsch @theToddHirsch]

Air Canada is cracking down on the "carry-ons" people think they can lug onto the plane. Weighing, measuring & checking bags at Pearson today. People are having complete meltdowns because they can't bring GIANT duffle bags and full suitcases on board.

I side with AC on this one.

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

In 1929, a serene lake served as the backdrop for a heartfelt encounter between Albert Einstein and Marie Sktodowska Curie. Casting their minds back to 1906, Curie had endured the tragic loss of her husband, Pierre, who tragically perished in a collision with a horse-drawn cart while crossing a bustling Parisian street. Grieving for several years, Curie eventually discovered solace in the arms of Pierre's protege, Paul Langevin, a married physics professor estranged from his physically abusive wife.

Tensions escalated when Langevin's spouse uncovered his involvement with Curie. Determined to tarnish Curie's reputation, she orchestrated a break-in at their apartment, seizing their intimate correspondence and promptly leaking it to the media. Curie found herself unjustly vilified, with an angry mob even gathering outside her home. Seeking refuge and safety, Curie and her daughter sought shelter with a trusted family friend, hiding from the public eye.

In a remarkable show of chivalry, Langevin challenged one of the editors responsible for the scandalous tabloid coverage to a duel, valiantly defending Curie's honor. The adversaries stood face to face, but no shots were fired, perhaps signaling the recognition of the futility of violence in such circumstances.

Amidst these tumultuous events, Albert Einstein penned a letter to Marie Curie, extending his unwavering support and expressing his solidarity during her trying times.

"Highly esteemed Mrs. Curie,

Do not laugh at me for writing you without having anything sensible to say. But I am so enraged by the base manner in which the public is presently daring to concern itself with you that I absolutely must give vent to this feeling. However, I am convinced that you consistently despise this rabble, whether it obsequiously lavishes respect on you or whether it attempts to satiate its lust for sensationalism! I am impelled to tell you how much I have come to admire your intellect, your drive, and your honesty, and that I consider myself lucky to have made your personal acquaintance in Brussels. Anyone who does not number among these reptiles is certainly happy, now as before, that we have such personages among us as you, and Langevin too, real people with whom one feels privileged to be in contact. If the rabble continues to occupy itself with you, then simply don't read that hogwash, but rather leave it to the reptile for whom it has been fabricated.

With most amicable regards to you, Langevin, and Perrin, yours very truly, A. Einstein"

In 1911, at the peak of the scandal, Curie went on to win her second Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

[Duane Bratt🇨🇦 @DuaneBratt]

With 99% of polls reporting: UCP 49 NDP 38.
Edmonton: 20-0 NDP
Calgary: 14-12 NDP
Rest of province: 37-4 UCP
First time in Alberta history, that the winning party did not win at least 2/3 of the stools.

[Alberta NDP @albertaNDP]

The UCP have imposed a backward curriculum, laid off 20,000 education workers *with a tweet*, and left schools at least 2,000 teachers short of where they should be.

Today we will announce our plan to begin undoing the damage.

Watch here at 11:30: https://t.co/yiAi63LHN7

[United Way of the Alberta Capital Region @myunitedway]

Today on #RedDressDay, we are reminded to amplify the voices of the Indigenous communities who have been championing the issue of #MMIWG2S for years, to listen to Indigenous leadership, and to take corrective action as we walk the path towards reconciliation together.

[Courtney Theriault @cspotweet]

NEW:

The YMCA is offering up its facilities free to wildfire evacuees. #yeg #yegcc #yyc #ableg #abwildfire

[Darren Markland @drdagly]

Well, they’re evacuating Edson hospital. Sigh.

[St Albert Firefighters @saffu2130]

We send our deepest condolences to the families and members of the @edmontonpolice who lost 2 of their own in the Line of Duty today.
These 2 fallen officers gave their lives to protect the City they serve.Thank you for your service.

#edmontonpolice #lodd #thinblueline

[City of Edmonton @CityofEdmonton]

The High Level Bridge, City Hall, Muttart Conservatory, Commonwealth Stadium, Walterdale Bridge and Rossdale Power Plant will be lit in blue to honour the two Edmonton Police Service officers who were murdered in the line of duty. @edmontonpolice #yeg #LightTheBridge

[Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @LukaszukAB]

#Yeg

[Courtney Theriault @cspotweet]

Most of Canada is under a public weather alert but there’s one territory that’s having Nunavut.

[Susan Morrissey @dach4me]

@JanisIrwin Are you kidding me?

[Lance Cardinal @lancecardinal75]

SO EXCITED to share the new turtle Island Jerseys I designed for the Oilers team that will be premiered tonight at the Indigenous celebration game. Another historic moment for our city. #RepresentationMatters #indigenousdesigner @Oil_Foundation @EdmontonOilers

[CTV Edmonton @ctvedmonton]

Edmonton bus drivers share images showing daily realities of working within public transit system
https://t.co/UvVEPjZVYy

[Janis Irwin @JanisIrwin]

The happiest boy, festive edition 🥰🎄

[Edmonton Social Planning Council @edmontonspc]

The bake sale preparation has started!

Join us tomorrow as we raise funds for the United Way at our Annual Bake Sale Fundraiser. We will have a variety of treats available for you to enjoy this holiday season!

[Edmonton Social Planning Council @edmontonspc]

Today raises awareness of the need for safe and affordable housing

These two reports can help provide more information on affordable housing

The High Cost of Waiting: https://t.co/U7FuojSlmU
Public Engagement on Affordable Housing: https://t.co/Rb0wOIMVOP

[Indigenous Women's Collective @IndigenousWome4]

The Indigenous Women's Collective now have a Twitter account! This will be our main place to share information and weigh in on important issues impacting Indigenous Women. We are a collective of voices, with a primary goal of combatting Colonial Violence Against Indigenous women.