Melissa (she/her)

@melibee44.bsky.social

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Fat lady + cat lady. I talk about mental health and have OCD, ADHD, and Bipolar. Be prepared for some Alberta (🇨🇦) politics. Opinions my own & so on. 🍉🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Amiskwaciwâskahikan #GoOilers!

A black and white tuxie cat looking off in the distance above her treat puzzle, which is green and shaped like a leaf.
A black and white tuxie cat lays on her side holding a toy with a paw and her mouth. There's a green pool noodle under a table behind her.
A black and white tuxie cat with her head poking out of a kitty tunnel that's green and blue. There's an automatic toy on the bottom-left and top-left, you see a blurry feather toy.
A black and white tuxie cat with a turquoise harness. She's looking up and to the right of the camera.
A close-up of a black and white tuxie cat sitting in her furry rainbow bed, looking up a d off into the distance.
A black and white tuxie cat sitting behind one of her cardboard boxes on a dark wood floor.
Video of a black and white tuxie cat in a mint green Elizabethan collar. She's climbing her scratch post to play with two fuzzy balls dangling from the top. She even perches on top to get a better angle.
A tuxie cat on a rainbow bed with both front paws stretched out in front of her. Her toes are all white. She's wearing a mint green Elizabethan collar.
A tuxie cat with an Elizabethan collar on bats at a slow stream running from the tap. Then she kind of gets under it and it runs on her collar. Then she tries to bite the water.
A tuxie cat on her cat tree, with her head flipped upside down and her back paws showing her toe beans. She's wearing a mint or aqua coloured collar.
An angry looking tuxie cat with an aqua coloured Elizabethan collar on. She's sitting on a cat tree.
A mostly-black tuxedo kitty with her head poking out of a blue cat tunnel. You can see her white toes. There's a feather toy dragging on the floor in front of her and she's ignoring it. You can just barely see a bit of her onesie on her shoulder.
A tuxedo cat laying in a rainbow bed and she has a plushy pink sprinkle donut around her neck. She appears displeased with the photographer.
A tuxie cat making biscuits (kneeding with her front paws) and suckling on a turquoise blanket.
A black and white "tuxie" kitty. She has yellow-green eyes and all of her paws have at least a bit of white on them.
Two black kitty legs with white socks. On the left, just her toes are white. On the right, her paw is flipped a bit and you can see her white sock with little black toe beans.
A black and white tuxie cat on a bed. She's looking directly at the camera with open, but relaxed eyes.
A selfie of Melissa, a blonde curly haired white lady with glasses. Melissa is smiling and looking at the camera.
Three white floating shelves on a wall with a photo of Paris at dusk above. The shelves are pretty cluttered and have lots of glass items on the left. They also have pill bottles made into string lights on the bottom left.
"These changes will create new risks for the added personal information on these doc-uments," said Information and Privacy Commissioner Diane McLeod. "Because of this, my office has developed three separate guidance documents to help mitigate these risks. One guidance document is tailored for the public and provides background infor-mation and advice to help them protect the information that will now be displayed on their new driver's licences and ID cards. The other two guidance documents were developed with private sector organizations and public bodies in mind. They will inform these two types of entities about the rules in Alberta's privacy laws regarding the collection of the additional information now included on driver's licences and ID cards."
A gangly plant in a turquoise planter, hanging on a white hook, dangling in front of an open window.
How Severe Is Your Pain? Use the pain severity rating scale, pain descriptions, and pain emojis to identify and communicate the level of pain you're experiencing. 0 No Pain. I have no pain. 1 Minimal Pain. My pain is hardly noticeable. MILD (Green) 2 Mild. I have a low level of pain. I am only aware of my pain when I pay attention to it. Pain doesn't interfere with my activities. 3 Uncomfortable. My pain bothers me but I can ignore it most of the time. My pain sometimes distracts me. 4 Moderate. I am constantly aware of my pain and my pain is distracting me but I can still do most of my usual activities. 5 Distracting. I think about my pain most of the time and I cannot do some of my daily activities because of my pain. MODERATE (Yellow) 6 Distressing. I think about my pain all of the time, it's hard to ignore and causes me to avoid many of my usual activities. 7 Unimaginable. I am in pain all of the time, it's all I can think about and it prevents me doing most daily activities. 8 Intense. My pain is awful. It's so severe that it's hard to think about anything else. Talking and listening is difficult. SEVERE (Red) 9 Severe. My pain is unbearable. It's all I can think about. I'm unable to do anything. I can barely talk or move because of pain. 10 Unable to move. Pain is as bad as it could be, nothing else matters. I am in bed and cannot move. I need to go to the emergency room.
0-10 SCALE OF PAIN SEVERITY Severity Description of Experience 10 Unable to Move I am in bed and can't move due to my pain. I need someone to take me to the emergency room to get help for my pain. 9 Severe My pain is all that I can think about. I can barely talk or move because of the pain. 8 Intense My pain is so severe that it is hard to think of anything else. Talking and listening are difficult. 7 Unmanageable I am in pain all the time. It keeps me from doing most activities. 6 Distressing I think about my pain all of the time. I give up many activities because of my pain. 5 Distracting I think about my pain most of the time. I cannot do some of the activities I need to do each day because of the pain. 4 Moderate I am constantly aware of my pain but I can continue most activities. 3Uncomfortable My pain bothers me but I can ignore it most of the time. 2Mild I have a low level of pain. I am aware of my pain only when I pay attention to it. 1Minimal My pain is hardly noticeable. No Pain I have no pain.
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Top Latest The Breakdown AB @thebre... 1mo Huh. Did you know the NDP were against MAID for people who were not going to foreseeable die who have conditions like Alzheimers MS or ALS? The Breakdown did not know that. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli MEDIA RELEASE: Inclusion Alberta welcomes passage of Bill 18 as a critical provincial step in protecting the rights and lives of persons with disabilities For immediate release - April 22, 2026 Edmonton, AB - Inclusion Alberta welcomes the passage of Bill 18, recognizing it as a vital provincial measure to safeguard the rights and lives of persons with disabilities. We commend the Government of Alberta for bringing forward this legislation and we note the bipartisan consensus. The Official Opposition went on the public record affirming their support for ending the provision of Track 2 Medical Assistance in Dying
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Chantal McBride 19h "I have served the public as a Public Health Inspector for over 9 years. Together, we have made it through numerous staff turnovers, wildfires, emergency evacuations, boil water orders, housing crises, infestations, and outbreaks. It has been an absolute privilege to keep not just Albertans safe, but you-my neighbors and friends. It is your fundamental right to enjoy an outing at a restaurant, go for a swim, or drink a glass of tap water without the worry of getting sick or poisoned. But this is all about to change. In just six days, on June 17, 2026, the Government of Alberta is dissolving Public Health Inspectors and implementing mass layoffs across the province. We are being forced to choose between signing a severance agreement that bans us from working within the province, or accepting a Government of Alberta position with severe cuts to benefits, pay, seniority, and positions. Legislation was silently passed to violate our contracts and force us into roles that will no longer effectively serve our communities. While a transition was expected, Public Health Inspectors are uniquely the only professional body targeted in this manner by the government. This incredibly short notice was entirely by design to prevent public pushback. Our Provinces's health is at stake. Please, stand with us and write or call your MLA immediately to demand they advocate for a fair and amicable transition that protects public health and the inspectors who keep Alberta safe."
Your closest counterpart The Empiricist c. 1689–1776 · England & Scotland · the evidence of the senses Locke, the Essay Concerning Human Understanding The mind starts as a blank page, and everything written on it comes through the senses—so test your claims against what you can actually observe, and hold even your best conclusions loosely. Certainty is mostly a flattering illusion. Push the reasoning far enough and even cause and effect dissolve into habit. Better a little doubt, a little toleration, and a decent regard for what actually works. Representative figuresJohn Locke, George Berkeley, David Hume Read more
A greyscale drawing of a tabby cat. You can see the top of the colour image and that tells you he's an orange kitty.
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C + Last Updated: 12:59 p.m. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada An optimist would say it's partly sunny outside. Fuck that bullshit. Sat, March 28 Mostly Sunny -4° -3°↑-12°↓ Feels Like: -8° Wind: 14 km/h NW Humidity 69% Wind Chill: 80 Dow Doint. STREGIS CAP CANA Indulae in New Beair Ad D Reserve N...
Screenshot of a tweet: Jonathan Edward Durham @thisoneOverhere "Why am I so sad today?" I ask myself after staring at my little handheld sadness machine and clicking all the sad little things that will definitely make me sad
Screenshot of a text exchange: (587) 850-4604 3:46 p.m. Texting with (587) 850-4604 (SMS/MMS) Hi from United Conservative Caucus Were you aware government is building 160+ schools, funding 476 complexity teams, adding 3,000 teachers & 1,500 EAs? Yes/No Are you sending these to the entire province? How much is this costing? 3:47 p.m. SMS
A white woman with blonde curly hair and glasses shows off a curling rock earring.
A hand holding two sockers. The one on the left has piles of colourful illustrated flowers, overlayed with white text that reads "THICK & THRIVING" The one on the right is a photo of Wildrose flowers with blurred mountains and water in the background. While overlaid text reads "loving Alberta, but ashamed of its harmful anti trans legislation"
A small white and brown dog (maybe Havanese?) looking up and to the right with her tongue out. She's on a leash in the airport.
A standing measles exposure advisory for Parkland County has been issued until further notice. All individuals living, working or attending school in, or travelling to, Parkland County are advised to be aware of the current risk for measles disease. Anyone who was born in or after 1970 and has fewer than two documented doses of measles-containing vaccine or has never had measles disease, may be at risk for devel-oping measles and may be asked to take additional precautions if presenting to a health care facility. They should monitor for symptoms of measles and are strongly encouraged to review their immunization records.
Blank state of health care, our friend was medi-vacked out of blank on Thursday as he was sick and they found aggressive pancreatic cancer putting pressure on his gallbladder and liver. On Friday at the blank they were unable to do the surgery due to scheduling issues. They have since transferred him to a hotel until Tuesday/Wednesday as there are no oncologists on this weekend. He is in liver failure and has difficulty eating. He is in a hotel room by himself with prescription pain meds to manage, we took him to get his medication and some food. @thebreakdownab
my partners best friends mom is in Hospital.. In 1 of 2 ICU beds.. Docs trying to do a transfer via Air to Edmonton.. Nope can't take her.. No space/docs.. Grande Prairie same thing.. @thebreakdownab
My Canadian lovebird is the Crow. Thee illustrated crows fill the page. Two have thought bubbles, one with a heart and the other with an exclamation point. Take the quiz: thenarwhal.ca/lovebirds
ACLRC Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre Faces Precarious Future Following Ministerial Refusal of Approved Grant Calgary, Alberta February 3, 2026 The Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre (the Centre) is an independent charitable organization dedicated to advancing public understanding of civil liberties, human rights, and constitutional freedoms in Alberta through research, education, and public engagement. Our work is entirely educational; we do not engage in advocacy. We were founded in the early 1980's by Sheldon Chumir and Janet Keeping, both well-known promoters of respect for civil liberties and human rights in Alberta. For over 40 years, the Centre has received over 95% of its funding in grants from the Alberta Law Foundation (ALF), which supports access to justice and public legal education across the province. These grants are not public funds; they are derived from interest on lawyers' trust accounts and are allocated by an independent, arm's-length board, through a merit-based process, governed by factors set out in the Legal Profession Act. Until this year, the Minister of Justice and the Government of Alberta have had no direct involvement in the grant approval process. In 2025, after a rigorous vetting process, ALF approved the Centre's 2026 grant application for approximately $780,000 in accordance with the factors set out in the Legal Profession Act. However, the Alberta government recently passed legislation requiring any grant by ALF over $250,000 to be approved by the Minister of Justice. The Minister decided to override the ALF board's decision and denied our grant application in its entirety, citing concerns about ALF's financial management and oversight of grant processes. In their decision letter and their subsequent discussion with Centre representatives, Alberta Justice representatives did not cite any concerns with the Centre's work or performance. Instead, they…
A white blonde curly haired lady with glasses smiles at the camera. She's wearing a black and cream floral dress.
001 001 COURT FILE NUMBER 2603 00086 COURT COURT OF KING'S BENCH OF ALBERTA COURT LOCATION EDMONTON APPLICANT/PLAINTIFF STURGEON LAKE CREE NATION RESPONDENTS/DEFENDANTS HIS MAJESTY THE KING IN RIGHT OF ALBERTA, the ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA and CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER OF ALBERTA JUDICIAL CENTRE OF EDMONTON FILED DIGITALLY A 2603 00086 Jan 14, 2026 2:35 PM CLERK OF THE COURT DOCUMENT ADDRESS FOR SERVICE INFORMATION OF PARTY FILING THIS AND CONTACT DOCUMENT AFFIDAVIT O'KELLY LAW 403, 10118-104 Street NW Edmonton, Alberta T5 1A1 Phone: 587-525-8348 Counsel: Orlagh J. O'Kelly orlagh.okelly@okellylaw.ca Counsel for the Applicant File No. 125-00118 AFFIDAVIT OF WESLEY, WARK Affirmon January 14.2026 1, WESLEY WARK, off in the Province of Ontario, Canada AND SAY THAT: 1. I am a Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation, an independent Canadian think-tank headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario; a Fellow at the Basillie School of International Affairs, and a Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto's Munk School of International Affairs, where I taught from 1988 to 2013. 2. My area of expertise relates to national security, intelligence and security policy in both a Canadian and international context. @thebreakdownab
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A white woman with blonde curly hair and glasses shows off her earring. It has gold hardware, a marbled polymer clay circle in black, white, and gold, and a large gold snowflake.
34 pairs of earrings, 1 keychain, and 1 magnet, spread out on a bedspread. The earrings (and friends) are all very colourful and are made with a combination of metal, polymer clay, and wood.
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About I'm a dedicated advocatie for social change, committed to transforming systems that have too long upheld colonial harm. My work centers on healing-supporting families, communities, and the deep intergenerational wounds left by oppressive systems. Rooted in lived experience, my personal and ancestral healing journey and guided by Indigenous wisdom and trauma-informed practices, I am building pathways for restoration, resilience and improving accessibility to holistic health care. Access to trauma healing and wellness should be accessible to all. I believe we cannot create true wellness or justice without becoming self aware. Reconciliation must happen within each of us individually first. From that place we can more effectively address the root causes of suffering. Whether through community programming, advocacy, or collaborative initiatives, I'm here to be part of the change our world urgently needs. Training: Somatic Experiencing Acupuncture & TCM Cranio Sacral Therapy SomatoEmotional Release Life & Faith Coaching Raindrop Therapy Equine facilitated wellness Energy Balancing Essential Oils See
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A woman who claims to be a doctor speaking about mental health "modalities" on Global News Edmonton.
A woman who claims to be a doctor speaking about mental health "modalities" on Global News Edmonton.
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CAN WE TALK? (GLOBAL WARMING) JAN. 9 7:00 Ρ.Μ. UKRAINIAN CENTRE 11018 97 ST. NW EDMONTON AWA Alberta Wilderness Association AWA will be delivering a presentation in Edmonton as a part of the Can We Talk? series. We will be discussing the science behind anthropogenic climate change and how it is impacting people and communities. This event will also feature a speaker from Friends of Science, arguing the opposite standpoint. This event is intended to address polarizing issues and foster greater openness, empathy, and informed public discourse.
Screenshot of a post: Innocent Bystander @dusk357a.bsk... 1d I just bought this book on Audible. If only my sister had read something like this she may not be in the hospital with a broken hip. She broke the other one several years ago but refused to take medication for early onset osteoporosis, which we've both inherited. Surgery isn't always an option. Dr. Jonathan N. Stea @jon... 13d With photo of a book by: lunadoc202 Jonathan N. Stea, PhD MIND THE SCIENCE Saving Your Mental Health from the Wellness Industry Just happened to be wrapping up this book by @dr jonathan_stea
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theinnocencetest.com The Innocence Test Back Devil Child (82) idk what you're doing on the weekends, but all the more power to you. Lucifer would be proud.