Notices by Senator Paula Simons (paulatics@mstdn.ca)

I can't get the beautiful face of this child out of my mind. I wish I could make Danielle Smith and Pierre Poilievre read this story. I wish I thought that it would make a difference if they did. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/nex-benedict-dead-oklahoma-b2499332.html #Nex #NexBenedict #TransRightsareHumanRights #ProtectTransKids #Oklahoma #Alberta #Canada #abpoli #cdnpoli

On January 1st, 2023, I quit Twitter, cold turkey. It was my New Year’s Resolution, and one of the rare ones that I kept! I have literally never looked back, and I think my year has been the better for it. Thank you to everyone on Mastodon for making this online community a much happier space. There is much I still miss about Twitter - but the Twitter I miss is gone. Here’s my column from this time last year - which proved sadly prophetic, alas. https://albertaviews.ca/goodbye-to-twitter/

That feeling when you burst out laughing in the middle of the grocery store and everyone looks at you like you’re a weirdo. #yeg #Edmonton #yegfood #pleasedontscaretheolives

When COVID hit in 2020, my neighbours decided to host a free jazz concert on their front lawn. Three years on, it’s become a beloved neighbourhood tradition. #Westmount #GroatEstates #Edmonton #yeg #LittleBirds #YardbirdSuite #DogsofMastodon