Shireen Anne Jeejeebhoy

Books. Books. Books! Novels and non-fiction since 2007. #PsychologyToday blog and #BrainInjury website. Mind Explorer on Substack and #IndieAuthor publishing. I noodle around with my photography on #Flickr much less than I'd like. Relaunching Time and Space! books2read.com/b/4NnWeW shireen.link

Toronto needs Charter City status. Greens supporting that loudly will go a long way to restoring democracy to us and then expanding it to all cities. #onpoli

I did not know this. I’d better send myself a reminder! What a stupid cost-cutting move.

I think this is the first time in a long time I’ve felt a little bit of hope. Maybe Toronto can push back against the racing to the past Ford and Carney are indulging in. 🤞 Bedtime! 🥱

It felt like people were voting who’d normally yawn. I don’t know if it was the water issue triggering people’s anti-US feelings (Toronto is proud of our well-run public services, my complaints about Toronto Water notwithstanding, still way better than alternative) or fed up w Ford type politics.

Because the Toronto mayoral election is the largest one in the country, this also means Olivia Chow has won more votes in an election than any other in Canadian history. (Mel Lastman held the record with 483,277 in 2000.)

Good one! 😂 This one I can endorse. I noted her first point was all about democracy. And emphasized that concept, which the Supreme Court tossed when it said yes to Ford meddling in our election. Charter City here we come! *whispers I hope*🤞

I think more progressive Councillors voted in and ward incumbents tossed reflects both a return to wanting services back more than cutting taxes and a rejection of Ford and Carney’s conservative policies. Maybe Toronto realizing can’t have good infrastructure & services sans a sustainable tax base.

Braeden coming in 3rd with no publicity — never even heard of him until saw his name on the ballot — makes one wonder how many of his votes were meant for @mayoroliviachow.ca … #TOpoli

Interesting factoid: both Bradford and Chow came to Toronto at 13 years old. Bradford’s love for Toronto vibrated out of him. Chow bursting with energy: Democracy. Practical programs to reduce Torontonians’ costs. Consensus and compassion. Would be something if she makes food affordable! #TOpoli

Over half a million votes for Olivia Chow for mayor! Broadcasters are calling it. Chow has won a second term - this for a full term as first term was a by-election after Tory resigned. So relieved!! I don’t agree with all her policies but not voting for cut/freeze taxes as a panacea platform #TOpoli

Voting places are now closed, unofficial results will be available at toronto.ca/Elections – your trusted source for municipal election information #TOVotes26 #TorontoVotes2026

Toronto election announcements delayed because of long lines at the Scarborough and Regent Park polling stations. Suggesting it’s shift workers heading to vote after work. Plus Olivia Chow’s campaigners working on getting out the vote till last minute. Nice 👍

There are still some voting places with voters in line. Unofficial results for the 2026 Toronto Municipal Election will be available after the polls close at toronto.ca/Elections. Results will begin to be available at approximately 9 p.m.

The online part was important too, of course. We collectively decided to not interact with any right wing post or comment ever. Trolls and bots lost their power. This is a good lesson.

Voting places for Toronto’s 2026 municipal election will close at 8 p.m. today. You can still vote if you're in line by 8 p.m. Find your voting place, download your Voter Information Card, review a sample ballot & more at toronto.ca/Elections #TOVotes26 #TorontoVotes2026

Musing on why it's significant that the one who represents humanity and the God who rules above all come together in the person of Jesus. #offprint https://mind-explorer.offprint.app/a/3mtwmwwbzq723-revelation-chapter-1-verses-13-to #BlogPost #BibleStudy #Revelation #resurrection #theology

It’s voting day! 🗳️ Torontonians: make sure you vote for OLIVIA Chow not Braeden Chow. The first names are in teeny tiny print on the ballot and it’s easy to mix up Braeden for Olivia. Check you’re voting for the right Chow, Olivia, when filling in the circle! #Toronto #TOpoli @mayoroliviachow.ca

Star Trek is disappearing into the rearview mirror. This generation so much longer lived than their parents’ but seems like passing on too soon. #RIP www.ctvnews.ca/entertainmen...

Hey Toronto, here's your chance to send the right wing grifters packing. Vote Chow.

Olivia is #9 on your ballot!

It’s voting day! 🗳️ Torontonians: make sure you vote for OLIVIA Chow not Braeden Chow. The first names are in teeny tiny print on the ballot and it’s easy to mix up Braeden for Olivia. Check you’re voting for the right Chow, Olivia, when filling in the circle! #Toronto #TOpoli @mayoroliviachow.ca

If you ever thought climbing a tree would keep you safe from bears…😲

"Salvation: Be Inspired!" Is inspiration enough to restore broken neurons and heal a brain injury? When strategies and opening the boxes of the new you fail, turn to neurostimulation! #offprint brain-injury-travails.offprint.app/a/3myn7edmtp... #BrainInjury #BlogPost #neurostimulation #memoir

The election of our discontent, final column. Hardest one to wrote. Had to rewrite it from scratch to get the argument clear. City elections are a catch-all for angst that isn’t directed to the place where change can actually happen. It’s a kind of dysfunction. I hope you’ll read & share it.

Today is Brain Cancer Awareness Day. Wearing my #HatsForHope gear in memory of my dear friend Reid, who passed away in August (see my post at debbieohi.leaflet.pub/3mtyotpbeyc2w). Help raise awareness and fund hope at: hatsforhopecanada.ca

Concussion from a #CarCrash is no joke. With secondary cascading effects from microglia spreading their neuron-destroying messaging into uninjured areas, #BrainInjury can worsen over the succeeding year. And even if symptoms abate, risk of #dementia doesn’t. Why EVERYONE injured should be treated.

@gingertotty.bsky.social did you see the new links feature on Bluesky? Maybe they’ll help? bsky.app/profile/bsky...

If I were emperor of the universe any candidate promising to balance the budget or fund expensive programs by "cutting inefficiency, waste and fraud in government" would be immediately slimed like a Nickelodean host.

I'm reprinting my posts on Revelation in based on Wright's #book a lead up to launching the third novel in The Q'Zam'Ta Trilogy. "Revelation Introduction: Chapter 1, Verses 1 to 8". #offprint mind-explorer.offprint.app/a/3mtwmwyfah... #BlogPost #BibleStudy #resurrection #theology #MindExplorer

It took me awhile, but I've moved my PDS to @eurosky.social and my Bluesky experience looks exactly the same! Thank you to Tynan for answering all my questions and helping me make this decision. Had to logout of @deck.blue then get an email to reset app password & use eurosky's password. 😅 #privacy

I'm looking for a Chrome alternative. @todmaffin.com unplug page doesn't list browser alternatives for some reason. I checked PC Magazine for reviews, asked around, and am going to try Vivaldi. Hopefully videoconferencing will work on it as well as on Chrome. 🤞

I'm reprinting my posts on Revelation in based on Wright's #book a lead up to launching the third novel in The Q'Zam'Ta Trilogy. "Revelation Introduction: Chapter 1, Verses 1 to 8". #offprint mind-explorer.offprint.app/a/3mtwmwyfah... #BlogPost #BibleStudy #resurrection #theology #MindExplorer

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@offprint.app How does a person who doesn't subscribe and doesn't have an Atmosphere account leave a comment on one of my posts? Or they can't right now but maybe could in the future? Can an email subscriber leave a comment or only Atmosphere subscribers? Thanks! cc @tynanpurdy.com

I did not anticipate where this rant was going. 😂 The final line. 😘

Wellington,NZ knows what’s up. Street projections ahead of my talk in a couple weeks.🔥🔥🔥 📸 @axleryde.bsky.social

Next Q is about the relationship with Queen's Park. "The people of Toronto should have say over municipal matters," says Chow. She notes the city won the battle over the island airport, and that shows the city can win vs Ford.

Gah. The city is understaffed, forestry can't keep up, roads are crumbling, water and sewage upgrading is ongoing, homelessness is rampant, the province keeps interfering and costing us, but sure Bradford let's return to the policy that worsened city infrastructure and services. #TOpoli

Bradford will absolutely for sure use strong mayor powers any time Council votes against his boss Premier Ford. #TOpoli #onpoli

Does he live in Toronto? 🙄 If he wants to parrot the myth we don't feel safe the least he could do is protest against bike lane removals and lead on Vision Zero. As Jane Jacobs said, people walking on the street (not zipping by in cars) makes streets safer. #TOpoli

Brads commute to/from city hall is mostly on protected cycling infrastructure. As for having a plan, that's the responsibility of the transportation divisions cycling unit and the professionals who work there, not the mayor. Ravine MUTs cost at least 10x more per 100m than building on-road infra.