![](\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fb-ark.ca%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fc50c3b5d-034d-4c92-9be9-0dbcfd2023cc.jpe\")
Well, I can honestly say the Ayn Thor hype is deserved. So far, really incredible device. Fingers crossed that hinge holds up!
","summary":"","url":"https://b-ark.ca/2026/03/21/well-i-can-honestly-say-the.html","date_published":"2026-03-21T16:09:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Brett Kosinski","url":"https://b-ark.ca","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fbrettkosinski%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"brettkosinski"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-21 16:09","date_timestamp":1774109340,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"82792365","content_html":"After a ten year career in product management I made the big pivot back into the development leadership track, and you know what? I’m having the most fun I’ve had in a long time! b-ark.ca
","summary":"","url":"https://b-ark.ca/2026/01/24/the-career-reset.html","date_published":"2026-01-24T17:34:35+00:00","author":{"name":"Brett Kosinski","url":"https://b-ark.ca","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fbrettkosinski%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"brettkosinski"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-24 17:34","date_timestamp":1769276075,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"79283703","content_html":"@aethernaut Absolutely! We managed to get these crabs at just the right time so the colour is amazing, too. And I got smart and busted out the digital thermometer so I finally nailed the set (in the past my jellies have been a tad hit and miss…)
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/brettkosinski/79283703","date_published":"2025-12-04T01:38:37+00:00","author":{"name":"Brett Kosinski","url":"https://b-ark.ca","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fbrettkosinski%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"brettkosinski"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-12-04 01:38","date_timestamp":1764812317,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"76165937","content_html":"Now that’s a lot of crabapple jelly…
\nFun fact: dip bars are great for jelly making (in this case crabapple). I may not be using them to, you know, exercise right now, but they still come in handy!
\nWell I’ll be damned, it looks like I’ll be finishing these socks in September after all. Just completed the gusset decreases and we’re back in pattern and ready to cruise to the finish! Soon…
\n🧶 ","summary":"","url":"https://b-ark.ca/2025/10/01/well-i-ll-be-damned-it-looks.html","date_published":"2025-10-01T05:05:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Brett Kosinski","url":"https://b-ark.ca","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fbrettkosinski%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"brettkosinski"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-10-01 05:05","date_timestamp":1759295100,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"74360650","content_html":"So I seriously sprained my foot almost two weeks ago which means I haven’t been able to take advantage of this gorgeous fall weather we’ve been getting. But, on the bright side, it’s supercharged my knitting progress over the last few days (finally on to the second sock in the pair!)
\nMan there is something deeply satisfying about nice, clean floats…
\nYou know, one of the downsides of being an inattentive gem maintainer who only ships new releases every year or two is that it’s very easy to forget the little rituals necessary to cut a new release.
\n\nBut, I think I successfully cut version 4.1.0 of the jekyll-webmention gem. I hope…
\n👨💻 ","summary":"","url":"https://b-ark.ca/2025/08/31/you-know-one-of-the.html","date_published":"2025-08-31T16:29:01+00:00","author":{"name":"Brett Kosinski","url":"https://b-ark.ca","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fbrettkosinski%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"brettkosinski"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-08-31 16:29","date_timestamp":1756657741,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"71759986","content_html":"So I’m off once again on an intentional break! Though this time it’s a short pause between gigs. Six whole weeks from now until the next role starts and I hope to enjoy the fall and make the most of it, which mainly means knitting, cycling, and napping…
","summary":"","url":"https://b-ark.ca/2025/08/21/so-i-m-off-once-again-on-an.html","date_published":"2025-08-21T21:12:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Brett Kosinski","url":"https://b-ark.ca","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fbrettkosinski%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"brettkosinski"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-08-21 21:12","date_timestamp":1755810720,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"71554419","content_html":"I recently ran across a blog post about the core problem with live coding interviews: they measure stress, not skills. The piece inspired me to write my own about my experience with my first coding interview and how my own response to the experience genuinely surprised me. (tl;dr that post is absolutely bang on)👨💻: b-ark.ca
","summary":"","url":"https://b-ark.ca/2025/08/18/the-coding-interview.html","date_published":"2025-08-19T01:57:51+00:00","author":{"name":"Brett Kosinski","url":"https://b-ark.ca","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fbrettkosinski%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"brettkosinski"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-08-19 01:57","date_timestamp":1755568671,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"71398965","content_html":"Man getting back into the swing of this pattern was FUN (folks following me know I’ve made these before) but I think I’m finally on a roll…
\nSome instructions for getting Zwift running on Wine, particularly for use on the Steam Deck.🚴♀️: b-ark.ca
","summary":"","url":"https://b-ark.ca/2025/08/13/zwift-on-wine.html","date_published":"2025-08-13T15:30:14+00:00","author":{"name":"Brett Kosinski","url":"https://b-ark.ca","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fbrettkosinski%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"brettkosinski"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-08-13 15:30","date_timestamp":1755099014,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"69948606","content_html":"So first, a belated apology to my supporters as this post is coming a full week since the event, but in short: great success! But there’s certainly plenty more to say about this year’s tour.🚴♀️: b-ark.ca
","summary":"","url":"https://b-ark.ca/2025/07/27/tour-alberta-success.html","date_published":"2025-07-27T20:05:51+00:00","author":{"name":"Brett Kosinski","url":"https://b-ark.ca","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fbrettkosinski%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"brettkosinski"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-07-27 20:05","date_timestamp":1753646751,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"68823712","content_html":"It is utterly ridiculous that Strava doesn’t have turn-by-turn navigation. Fortunately, Open Street Maps came to the rescue: export the route GPX from Strava on the web, import into OsmAnd, and voila! Turn by turn audio navigation in my Shokz. Absolutely amazing for riding new routes!
\n🚴♀️ ","summary":"","url":"https://b-ark.ca/2025/07/12/it-is-utterly-ridiculous-that.html","date_published":"2025-07-12T21:50:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Brett Kosinski","url":"https://b-ark.ca","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fbrettkosinski%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"brettkosinski"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-07-12 21:50","date_timestamp":1752357000,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"67583049","content_html":"I just want to officially announce that, despite my liberal use of em dashes–a noble form of punctuation that’s being unfairly targeted as a sign of AI slop–nothing in this blog is, has ever been, or ever will be AI generated.
","summary":"","url":"https://b-ark.ca/2025/06/25/i-just-want-to-officially.html","date_published":"2025-06-25T16:26:51+00:00","author":{"name":"Brett Kosinski","url":"https://b-ark.ca","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fbrettkosinski%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"brettkosinski"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-06-25 16:26","date_timestamp":1750868811,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"67541600","content_html":"Well that sure was fast. Just a few days ago I was still shy of 75% of my $2,500 fundraising goal for the 2025 Tour Alberta for Cancer, but thanks to a sudden rush of new donors I’ve hit that milestone! b-ark.ca
","summary":"","url":"https://b-ark.ca/2025/06/24/well-that-was-fast.html","date_published":"2025-06-25T03:32:56+00:00","author":{"name":"Brett Kosinski","url":"https://b-ark.ca","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fbrettkosinski%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"brettkosinski"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-06-25 03:32","date_timestamp":1750822376,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"67367482","content_html":"Better late than never, right? Were you excited but disappointed when you didn’t win a pair of hand knitted socks last year by donating to my Tour Alberta for Cancer fundraising campaign? Well now you have another chance! Support my efforts to raise money for the ACF and earn a chance to own a pair of socks made by yours truly! Donate Here Or following the link to the post to learn more!🧶: b-ark.ca
","summary":"","url":"https://b-ark.ca/2025/06/22/tour-alberta-raffle.html","date_published":"2025-06-22T23:18:02+00:00","author":{"name":"Brett Kosinski","url":"https://b-ark.ca","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fbrettkosinski%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"brettkosinski"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-06-22 23:18","date_timestamp":1750634282,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"67367481","content_html":"I’m riding in the 2025 Enbridge Tour Alberta for Cancer, raising money for the Alberta Cancer Foundation, and have so far raised $1,874 of my $2,500 goal!
\n\n Help me by donating here! \n\nAnd remember, by donating you earn a chance to win a pair of hand knitted socks!
","summary":"","url":"https://b-ark.ca/2025/06/22/ride-for-cancer-pinned.html","date_published":"2025-06-22T21:39:20+00:00","author":{"name":"Brett Kosinski","url":"https://b-ark.ca","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fbrettkosinski%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"brettkosinski"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-06-22 21:39","date_timestamp":1750628360,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"65598944","content_html":"You know, Habaneros make really nice (if messy, what with all the blossom dropping) house plants. And man are they tasty!
\nYup, it happened. Over nineteen months and two eclipses later and the career break is officially behind me. I still can’t believe that time came and went so quickly, but I can say honestly that I’m excited to start something new. b-ark.ca
","summary":"","url":"https://b-ark.ca/2025/03/09/back-to-work.html","date_published":"2025-03-09T13:46:04+00:00","author":{"name":"Brett Kosinski","url":"https://b-ark.ca","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fbrettkosinski%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"brettkosinski"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-03-09 13:46","date_timestamp":1741527964,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"58372870","content_html":"I wanted to try using Navidrome on my Steam Deck, but couldn’t find a good client. I realized I’d love to just use the web interface, but using Chrome for this is a pain. Then I remembered there’s a way to ‘install’ PWAs with Firefox, which would let me run any major web app (e.g. Spotify, Youtube, etc) right on the deck as though it was an actual app. Here’s how I made it work. b-ark.ca
","summary":"","url":"https://b-ark.ca/2025/02/24/steam-deck-pwas.html","date_published":"2025-02-24T21:02:53+00:00","author":{"name":"Brett Kosinski","url":"https://b-ark.ca","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fbrettkosinski%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"brettkosinski"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-02-24 21:02","date_timestamp":1740430973,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"56520998","content_html":"I switched to using Zen via flatpak as my primary browser, and then remembered that getting a sandboxed browser working with a native KeePassXC is FUN. Then I found a workaround so I’m re-documenting it here with additional details that are required by my feeble breain. b-ark.ca
","summary":"","url":"https://b-ark.ca/2025/02/01/flatpak-zen-keepassxc.html","date_published":"2025-02-01T17:38:24+00:00","author":{"name":"Brett Kosinski","url":"https://b-ark.ca","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fbrettkosinski%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"brettkosinski"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2025-02-01 17:38","date_timestamp":1738431504,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"55034161","content_html":"Getting better! Finally picked up a couple bannetons which really helps with shaping, and I also avoided over-proofing this time around. Still not too sour yet, but darn tasty!
\n@velocykel Thank you!
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/brettkosinski/44709934","date_published":"2024-09-03T06:04:31+00:00","author":{"name":"Brett Kosinski","url":"https://b-ark.ca","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fbrettkosinski%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"brettkosinski"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-09-03 06:04","date_timestamp":1725343471,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"44311319","content_html":"@odd Thank you! As usual of course I notice all the flaws, but I can’t deny they’re turning out pretty good so far!
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/brettkosinski/44311319","date_published":"2024-08-27T19:23:37+00:00","author":{"name":"Brett Kosinski","url":"https://b-ark.ca","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fbrettkosinski%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"brettkosinski"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-08-27 19:23","date_timestamp":1724786617,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"42088399","content_html":"@mroutley Thank you! It was indeed!
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/brettkosinski/42088399","date_published":"2024-07-23T15:26:06+00:00","author":{"name":"Brett Kosinski","url":"https://b-ark.ca","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fbrettkosinski%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"brettkosinski"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-07-23 15:26","date_timestamp":1721748366,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"32088424","content_html":"@khurtwilliams Welp, looks like, while it worked in the past, something broke and right now the answer is no (the comment was syndicated to M.B via my RSS feed but the webmention didn’t result in a reply to this thread). Apparently I have some debugging to do!
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/brettkosinski/32088424","date_published":"2024-02-20T19:27:25+00:00","author":{"name":"Brett Kosinski","url":"https://b-ark.ca","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fbrettkosinski%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"brettkosinski"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2024-02-20 19:27","date_timestamp":1708457245,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"31226135","content_html":"@khurtwilliams“can you successfully post replies to M.B. from your blog?”
\n\nThere’s only one way to find out…
\n@hollyhoneychurch Thanks!
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/brettkosinski/26456023","date_published":"2023-11-16T00:54:25+00:00","author":{"name":"Brett Kosinski","url":"https://b-ark.ca","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fbrettkosinski%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"brettkosinski"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2023-11-16 00:54","date_timestamp":1700096065,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"26375898","content_html":"@V_ Now that is an excellent question! My wife has claimed this first little creature, so I’d have to check with her, but I suspect she’s not had enough time to make that weighty decision.
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/brettkosinski/26375898","date_published":"2023-11-14T15:20:38+00:00","author":{"name":"Brett Kosinski","url":"https://b-ark.ca","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fbrettkosinski%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"brettkosinski"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2023-11-14 15:20","date_timestamp":1699975238,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"20364641","content_html":"@mindofaaronw That’s very kind, thank you! It seems I’m running across a lot of people at similar crossroads. But, reflecting is the critical first step, and in my case that was really accelerated at the urging of an executive coach who got me to really pause and consider my career and the kind of impact I wanted to make. I just wish I’d done it sooner!
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/brettkosinski/20364641","date_published":"2023-06-30T15:21:31+00:00","author":{"name":"Brett Kosinski","url":"https://b-ark.ca","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fbrettkosinski%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"brettkosinski"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2023-06-30 15:21","date_timestamp":1688138491,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"14634609","content_html":"@jsonbecker Well, I just switched my site over to your lightbox package, and it is a very nice piece of work. Thanks again for the suggestion!
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/brettkosinski/14634609","date_published":"2022-12-03T22:31:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Brett Kosinski","url":"https://b-ark.ca","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fbrettkosinski%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"brettkosinski"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2022-12-03 22:31","date_timestamp":1670106660,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"14578839","content_html":"@jsonbecker Just checked out the demo, that does look very nice. I will take a look! Thanks!
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/brettkosinski/14578839","date_published":"2022-12-02T05:14:43+00:00","author":{"name":"Brett Kosinski","url":"https://b-ark.ca","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fbrettkosinski%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"brettkosinski"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2022-12-02 05:14","date_timestamp":1669958083,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"14356560","content_html":"@greghiggins Definitely second the recommendation of The Expanse. I feels like a King novel in terms of pace, prose, and characterization, but they can actually write endings. ;)
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/brettkosinski/14356560","date_published":"2022-11-24T02:32:35+00:00","author":{"name":"Brett Kosinski","url":"https://b-ark.ca","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fbrettkosinski%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"brettkosinski"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2022-11-24 02:32","date_timestamp":1669257155,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"14194764","content_html":"@chrisaldrich Hah, yeah, it seems like the least annoying way to test the integration without standing up my own Mastodon instance! :)
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/brettkosinski/14194764","date_published":"2022-11-19T15:47:21+00:00","author":{"name":"Brett Kosinski","url":"https://b-ark.ca","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fbrettkosinski%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"brettkosinski"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2022-11-19 15:47","date_timestamp":1668872841,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"13230459","content_html":"@crossingthethreshold Darn right! Lots of folkies up here in Edmonton! And that’s just the Thursday night crowd (the festival runs through Sunday)…
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