7 Solid Reasons Coal Should Never be King Again in Alberta

 

 

Nothing makes these two chicks squawk louder than manipulative, short-sighted men with power selling off stuff that isn’t theirs and telling people that the little bit of money that will find its way to them is worth trading away their air, water, soil and health – and that of the next generation and the one after that (should there be one). Damn, we’re mad.
[speech_bubble type=”ln” subtype=”a” icon=”bast” name=”Bast” ]In the category of incompetent governments falling back on a 19th century industry in the 21st century, we have Alberta Premier Jason Kenney aligning himself with coal companies, inviting them to set up open-pit coal mines in formerly protected areas across the province. You think we’re kidding? Check this out.[/speech_bubble]

20-20 Visions

[speech_bubble type=”ln” subtype=”b” icon=”cooch.jpg” name=”Cooch” ]Did you know I starred as The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Be in our grade 7 interpretation of A Christmas Carol? Fun fact. [/speech_bubble]
[speech_bubble type=”ln” subtype=”a” icon=”bast” name=”Bast” ]You don’t say. [/speech_bubble]
[speech_bubble type=”ln” subtype=”b” icon=”cooch.jpg” name=”Cooch” ]Yup. I think it was pretty well received, from all accounts. [/speech_bubble]

The World is Round. Isn’t It?

[speech_bubble type=”ln” subtype=”a” icon=”bast” name=”Bast” ]Watching a documentary on the Flat Earth Society [/speech_bubble]
[speech_bubble type=”ln” subtype=”b” icon=”cooch.jpg” name=”Cooch” ] Um … [/speech_bubble]
[speech_bubble type=”ln” subtype=”a” icon=”bast” name=”Bast” ]Just because. And I learned I am considered heliocentric because I believe that the Earth is round. [/speech_bubble]

Overlooked again, naturally

[speech_bubble type=”ln” subtype=”a” icon=”bast” name=”Bast” ]If you ask me, people are just not interested in talent anymore. [/speech_bubble]
[speech_bubble type=”ln” subtype=”b” icon=”cooch.jpg” name=”Cooch” ] Because why? [/speech_bubble]
[speech_bubble type=”ln” subtype=”a” icon=”bast” name=”Bast” ]So many of our generation are in career crisis. Particularly women. [/speech_bubble]

Grammar Rocks

[speech_bubble type=”ln” subtype=”b” icon=”cooch.jpg” name=”Cooch” ] Today I saw this!

And this!

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[speech_bubble type=”ln” subtype=”b” icon=”cooch.jpg” name=”Cooch” ] They caused me internal seething, and the thought that, although Lynne Truss did an admirable job calling people’s attention to the misuse of apostrophes, maybe it’s time for a refresher lesson? Surely there must be a way to get this very simple rule across to people. [/speech_bubble]

Situational Aboulomania (SA) and other ramblings

[speech_bubble type=”ln” subtype=”a” icon=”bast” name=”Bast” ]Coming to you today from behind a pile of paper that needs to be shredded but I can’t quite get around to shredding. I may be suffering from situational aboulomania. [/speech_bubble]
[speech_bubble type=”ln” subtype=”b” icon=”cooch.jpg” name=”Cooch” ] Do tell. [/speech_bubble]

Activewear versus Shorts

Bast here again.

Cooch is still somewhere on the road in Canada and with questionable Wifi access, so I thought I’d post one of our recent debates on the merits (or not) of activewear and shorts, with appropriate embedded videos.

Enjoy.

[speech_bubble type=”ln” subtype=”b” icon=”cooch.jpg” name=”Cooch” ]I’ve just realized that very few women wear shorts anymore. It’s like a thousand degrees out and everyone’s in yoga pants.?[/speech_bubble]
[speech_bubble type=”ln” subtype=”a” icon=”bast” name=”Bast” ]Or capris. It’s because our legs age too…cellulite etc…[/speech_bubble]

Playing mind games with the cat

How a feisty chick passes the time some days

[speech_bubble type=”ln” subtype=”a” icon=”bast” name=”Bast” ]Called Buttons’ bluff today. Slapped a harness on him and took him outside.
He immediately saw two dogs. Couldn’t get back inside the apartment fast enough.[/speech_bubble]
[speech_bubble type=”ln” subtype=”a” icon=”bast” name=”Bast” ]Is resting on the sofa now.[/speech_bubble]
[speech_bubble type=”ln” subtype=”b” icon=”cooch.jpg” name=”Cooch” ]Big talker.[/speech_bubble]