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@ Arcanepotato @crazypeople.online

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Like if your vegan anarchist grandma and vegan anarchist dad were the same person.

I am an engineer (closer to toot toot then clicky clacky) cosplaying as a farmer in unceded aninstanabe territory in eastern ontario.

Pronouns: she/they

Maybe the real vegan theory club were the friends we made along the way ✨

  • It's Friday 02/20/2026. Hey, What's Going On!

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  • I have today off work so I'm smoking weed and tackling this math problem that's been vexxing me for like a year. Haven't had time to give it any brain power.

    ...I may have technically assigned it to a report as a learning exercise and told her I expect this will take her a year or more to solve so no rush. I regret giving away such a delicious puzzle so I'm going to try and solve it and then try and keep it secret forever so I don't take this opportunity from her 🙃

  • Optics tho

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  • Sorry for the serious comment (which is not a reply to OP but something I want to share with my fellow audience).

    I think there are 3 distinct cases where someone says something and I think, "hey, that's not fair/true/etc" and feel myself getting defensive. Each case has an appropriate response, in my opinion:

    1. They are not talking about me as an individual, but making sweeping statements - the person isn't talking to me or about me as an individual, no one is asking for my response or thoughts so I can just move on with my life. Maybe the sweeping statement helps me understand my role in systemic oppression (like by simply being north american) and I can reflect on that, but typically it's more of an awareness/learning thing and not actionable until I learn/reflect more.

    2. Same as 1 but + I am not the intended audience - not everything is about me or for me. The intended audience probably has some context I am missing and even if they don't no one cares what my take is, so again just let it go.

    3. If they are speaking about me in particular they are a) either right and I'm reacting with guilt or shame, b) having some misunderstanding and we need to come together to solve the conflict or c) someone I have no relationship/community/duty to and no benefit comes from trying to resolve so I can also just let it go.

  • The simple life

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  • Best times of my life were spent literally just vibing by myself or in parallel with my sweetheart

  • Carnists: Comparing animal agriculture to the oppression and violence humans experience is extreme hyperbole, and hurts your cause. Also carnists: This is a good way to decorate a restaurant.

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  • Specisism is a hell of a drug

  • Carnists: Comparing animal agriculture to the oppression and violence humans experience is extreme hyperbole, and hurts your cause. Also carnists: This is a good way to decorate a restaurant.

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  • Like, have these people ever met (edit: non-human) animals???

  • Etobicoke

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  • The light pollution really adds to it lol. The area behind the wall had coyote calls coming from it. Very spooky.

  • Fuck the police

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  • All sandwiches are beautiful and all cops are bastards

  • Subject Eye Color: Brown

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  • I have learned to disconnect from wifi if I want to take photos to check out the goods and not have them end up in partner sharing lmao

  • After months of experimentation I think I've crafted the perfect meme for this community.

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  • It's funny because it's true

  • The day is getting closer!

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  • I sometimes feel like the left, which I count myself to, is just as populilistic as the far right.

    Naw fam, you just disagree. If you accept that people are going to have different opinions and priorities and focus on working towards common goals you don't need to worry about how 'divided' the left is. It can look like not commenting on memes telling people they are doing leftism wrong 😘

  • The fix to many of the worlds problems

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  • Landback

  • Ottawa has the worst job market in Canada, faring worse than cities with tariff-hit industries

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  • I'm sure a lot of it has to do with not being "from here" and having only lived in one city (although in many different neighborhoods). I think that's making me expect my experiences as normal where they might not be. I'm also probably doing a lot of projecting based on not knowing Ottawa that well.

    But to actually answer your question I do think a lot of it has to do with people retreating to the suburbs at night. I'm used to seeing parks full of people sitting around and enjoying the weather when it's warm and sunny. I haven't seen that here.

    I love the National gallery! I'm missing art events! I used to go to the AGO after work all the time (I was a member) including First Thursdays and the ROM for ROM After Dark when I could get tickets, lol. I probably wouldn't go as often because as you mentioned, the transit in Ottawa sucks. I've been to Saw Gallery a few times and it was great, but very empty of other patrons.

    I've got to a few VegOttawa events but there were very few vegans and also a lot of cops??? I went a Criminalization and Punishment Education Program event and that was cool - but I felt weird going to a university event. I probably need to get over myself.

    Where do all the (old) weirdos hang out???

  • Husband gets an honorary mention

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  • Husband gets an honorary mention

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  • I understand this reference

  • Ottawa has the worst job market in Canada, faring worse than cities with tariff-hit industries

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  • Ottawa is such a confusing place. I do work there sometimes and it's so...hollow? I know 'goverment towns' exist, especially capital cities but they usually have more idk, flair?

    (Ottawa folks please tell me I'm wrong and tell me something cool about your city it's the closest city to me now and I'm desperate for something to like about it)

  • Husband gets an honorary mention

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  • idk bud, pulling out my unamused face is a cornerstone of my humour. Being old helps because it's an "oh shit" moment rather than a "lol you are cute when you are mad" moment.

    When I was in Uni we got a cake made that said "just write [message] on it, and don't mess it up" and took a photo of the student society president (who ordered the cake) frowning at it. Comedy!

  • 9 proverbs - low effort because I stole it

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  • Thank you!

  • Locked

    That's not lemonade

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  • Are the tankies in the room with us right now?

  • Locked

    That's not lemonade

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  • I actually lol'd and then kind of gagged mid lol? I thought you should know. 💚

  • Low Effort Memes @crazypeople.online
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    Get ready babe, I'm coming home with the strap and lube we talked about

  • Canada @lemmy.ml
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    Recurring water restrictions 'new reality' for Calgary after water main break

    www.cbc.ca /news/canada/calgary/water-main-break-update-jan-5-9.7033882
  • Vegan food @crazypeople.online
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    Bulgogi marinade tofu

  • Vegan Home Cooks @lemmy.world
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    Bulgogi marinade tofu

  • Autism @lemmy.world
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    Recommendations for apps like Finch that are less...stimulating?

  • Vegan food @crazypeople.online
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    Soup season

  • Vegan Home Cooks @lemmy.world
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    Soup season

  • Synthetic Shitposts @crazypeople.online
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    Also blazing & bisque firing

  • Autism @lemmy.world
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    Dear Autism, please tell me about your "low-demand" lifestyle

  • Synthetic Shitposts @crazypeople.online
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    Listen to the robots

  • Synthetic Shitposts @crazypeople.online
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    thats it, i hate ai now

  • Synthetic Shitposts @crazypeople.online
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    What a wild fucking ride this was

  • Synthetic Shitposts @crazypeople.online
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    My brains name is Doug and he likes (vegan) pizza

  • Autism @lemmy.world
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    When they ask about my christmas shopping when I ask the shop to check my tire pressure sensors

  • Pottery @lemmy.world
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    Goofing around with underglaze, underglaze transfers and slip painting

  • Nature @crazypeople.online
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    Please enjoy this visit with the turkey buds

  • Vegan food @crazypeople.online
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    Cheeky breakfast portion of my potluck contribution

  • Vegan Home Cooks @lemmy.world
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    Cheeky breakfast portion of my potluck contribution

  • Pottery @lemmy.world
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    Throwing closed form lidded vessels

  • Ontario @lemmy.ca
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    Government retreats on Victims of Communism memorial names in aftermath of Nazi controversy

    ottawacitizen.com /public-service/defence-watch/victims-of-communism-memorial-names-nazis