Amazing :)
potate
joined 2 years ago
That's some powerful writing and the diplomacy makes it almost more biting...
Dagnabbit - I went all in on Proton as well. Why is it so hard to find an email provider that respects privacy and isn't run by people with 'problematic' views (i.e. people who wish people like me didn't exist)
Yea, I've looked at that. The issue is when I break it - and I always break my phones. I wouldn't be able to quickly fix my phone because I'd need to order the parts via a shipping forwarder. I use my phone for work and going a couple of weeks without a device isn't viable.
Rich white dudes have great health insurance.
The SECOND Fairphone starts shipping to Canada, I'll buy one...
The classic example is a tarrif on something like Kentucky bourbon. It is targeted at a state that Trump cares about (in theory), is on something discretionary, and there's tons of Canadian distilleries making broadly comparable products.
Personally, I'm on a Manhattan kick and am exploring the Rye Whiskey scene.
I tackle this two ways.
I ensure that I have a progress pride bracelet, pin, or other clearly visible symbol of allieship on me at all times. I also have prominently displayed safe space signage around my office. There should be zero ambiguity of my support - my hope is that this both makes 2SLGBTQIA+ and any other marginalized individuals feel welcome around me, and I also find it reduces inappropriate jokes or comments from the broader organization. People KNOW that I will make a stink if they are assholes. I try to ensure a safe bubble around me.
The other thing I do is try to make it clear to my team that I care about them as people - they aren't cogs in a machine.
Ultimately, it's up to my team members to decide if talking with me will help or hurt. I just try to make sure that my door is wide open.
Sorry if I wasn't clear - I haven't resoled the boots yet, they are years away from needing that. It's more that I tend to wear out soles LONG before I wear out the rest of the boot. For that reason I try to buy footwear that can be resoled so that I can more use out of them.
COVID was a wake up call for me. As we struggled to get masks, ventilators, and vaccines, I realized that we make incredibly little here in Canada.
I now do my best to EXCLUSIVELY buy Canadian. I'm admittedly privileged to be able to afford to, but it isn't that much more expensive if you approach it from the perspective of buying a few quality products rather than tons of crap.
For footwear, Boulet Boots makes great summer and winter weight boots for about $300. Made just outside Trois Riviere. It's a lot of money - but they can also be resoled, repaired and still look new in their second winter.
Most of my pants and shirts are from Common Manufacturing out of Winnipeg. $150-$200 for a shirt and $170 for a set of chinos. I used to buy Banana Republic type stuff for about half the price but I would destroy them within a year. Common offers free repairs for life but I haven't needed to use it yet.
My belts and watch straps are from Popov Leather in Nelson, BC.
Pots and pans from Meyer in PEI.
When I tossed my black plastic kitchen tools, I replaced them with beautiful hand carved wood replacements from a local craft fair.
Every time I need something I go looking for who is making it in Canada. It's fun, I get to support small business, and I enjoy the higher quality - even if I have less shirts.
Two - number 3 is was glaring at them. We had to move the chair to the 'no puppy safe space' because the puppy started to compete for the chair 
Done - and very well received. She's at the vet today so I let them in on it ;)