Colin Stevenson

This world carries darkness in abundance, shadows that stretch long and cold. Joy is the medicine that mends what breaks, the balm that soothes what aches, the light that refuses to be extinguished. Seek joy in each dawn that breaks—let it be your daily practice, your sacred ritual. Make it your healer, your compass, your revolution against despair.

There is a very long line upstairs. No notice or advice. Complete mess. @TorontoPearson

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AND THEY’RE OFF! 🏃 The Cocodona 250 is officially underway after over 300 runners crossed the start line in Black Canyon City, Arizona.

Feeling like leaving Twitter/X? Please don't! Follow me Irish History Bitesize! ( @lorraineelizab6 ) for a daily dose of Irish history & folklore! RTs appreciated! 📷The Glens, Co. Antrim, c. 1900s © @NLIreland

Mid 19c Irish barristers, particularly on the Connaught Circuit, still continued to challenge one another to duels when 'anger or resentment or real or fancied insult blinded their judgment.' However, as the risk of prosecution for the survivor increased, so did the likelihood of these challenges ending peaceably. Read about some such incidents, recorded by George Orme Malley QC in his article 'Anecdotes of the Connaught Circuit', here. ruthcannon.com

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If you’re a law student who is interested in civil litigation, please consider applying for an articling position with our firm Whelton Hiutin LLP. Interesting work, direct involvement in a diverse range of files and an environment where students are a central part of the team!

All kinds of weather at The Darling Home for Kids @darlinghome4kid ride with team Whelton Hiutin LLP @lawyers_ca and friends at the beautiful Kelso Conservation Area in Milton. Great ride for a great cause!

The Imperial passport of Kublai Khan, circa 1240 AD. “I am the emissary of the Khan. If you defy me, you die.” They really don't make travel documents the way they used to.

Schrödinger's dumpster

As the OBA's new Innovator-in-Residence, Colin Lachance will spearhead a groundbreaking initiative aimed at assisting lawyers with effectively integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their practice to better serve their clients. oba.org/News-Media/Pre…

Reminder that you should never, ever get on a motorcycle.

Lovely to be in Mulligan’s of Amsterdam last night & catch up with my old pal @vlacken (the Glen Hansard lookalike on guitar). Can’t believe it’s 30 years ago since I used to see him play at the White Horse in Dublin.

The Arts Competition at the 1924 Paris Olympics began 100 years ago today. Jack B Yeats won a silver medal for The Liffey Swim.

This. ❤️✨

watching this rooftop swimming pool overflow during taiwan’s earthquake...and thinking about the strength of taiwanese infrastructure this could’ve been so much worse

The Professional and Romantic Sides of Wolfe Tone, 1787-1798 ruthcannon.com/2024/04/01/the… via @RuthCan75563366

The end.. 😂

While biking along the roads of Pointe-Taillon National Park in Quebec, this cyclist came across a family of skunks. twitter.com/i/status/17739…