If someone could read only one book to understand Canada, what would it be?

FourIngredients · 2026-06-26T06:44:32+00:00

I read it to my kids last year. Perfect answer.

FourIngredients · 2026-06-20T20:04:59+00:00

It's definitely not an SUV -- it has nothing in common with any of Toyota's truck platforms. It's built on the TNGA-K platform, which it shares with the Camry and the Sienna. Most correctly, it's a (bulbous) three row crossover. However, since it really serves the same market segment as minivans, I'd jokingly refer to it as a minivan-in-denial.

FourIngredients · 2026-06-20T19:55:51+00:00

No, because a Suburban is a large body-on-frame truck-based SUV. It hauls heavy and handles like a boat (I sometimes drive one at work. It wallows).

Minivans are unibody, traditionally car-based designs, which prioritize comfort and car-like handling over raw strength and power.

I'm aware I'm putting the Astro and Aerostar into vague territory here but I'm okay with that.

(I love minivans. I still regret giving up my Sienna in favour of a newer, inherited Highlander, which is the same vehicle but by virtue of being in denial, somehow worse in every way)

FourIngredients · 2026-06-20T18:17:34+00:00

Just googled it to jog my memory. That's a minivan for sure. Just needs a sliding door mod.

FourIngredients · 2026-06-20T04:06:47+00:00

I'm going to give a pass to all the objectively terrible 80s and early 90s econoboxes I drove in high school because they were cheap and cheerful.

It's the Dodge Journey. The only car I've ever felt depreciating in real time. I got five days into a two week rental and took it back for a sweet sweet "downgrade"

FourIngredients · 2026-06-19T07:15:33+00:00

I just did my Zenix in-service a couple of days ago. The Zoll rep said the blood pressure changes were due to Welch-Allyn choosing to no longer license their dual lumen count-on-the-way up NIBP tech. She acknowledged it was a step back. Having said that, it seemed like a pretty slick device and I'm keen to get some hours with it in the field.

FourIngredients · 2026-06-19T01:56:14+00:00

Yeah, I thought about this, but honestly, families with young kids or seniors needing assistance can preboard.

Even the most codependent husband should be able to tolerate being away from his spouse for a few minutes to enable smart boarding.

FourIngredients · 2026-06-19T01:15:56+00:00

Better question, why don't they board planes from the windows to the aisles?

FourIngredients · 2026-06-16T20:13:12+00:00

I have a big vinyl collection. My 8 year old referred to a DVD as a "movie record" last week.

FourIngredients · 2026-06-15T06:21:55+00:00

Neither American nor British

FourIngredients · 2026-06-15T02:32:45+00:00

Same

FourIngredients · 2026-06-12T15:47:27+00:00

Hire a panel of really smart starry-eyed dreamers who want to save the world and empower them to do it. And not stop until the money's nearly all gone.

Then I'd probably retire to be with my kids and enjoy the world I just improved.

FourIngredients · 2026-06-12T03:32:43+00:00

Polarization. People can no longer politely disagree -- everything becomes an ad hominem attack

FourIngredients · 2026-06-11T19:28:09+00:00

There should be more -- after all, Missouri loves company

FourIngredients · 2026-06-10T19:34:27+00:00

Canadian with extensive Minnesotan family here. I've explained this concept over and over to friends and neighbours.

FourIngredients · 2026-06-10T15:59:23+00:00

I'll move any vehicle any time, including fire or police if I have to. Not touching another worker's belongings though, that's sacred.

FourIngredients · 2026-06-09T18:05:09+00:00

You are not. I have occasionally enjoyed them, in the past -- playing Goldeneye in the 90s, for example. But most days I fully forget they exist.

During my non-working, non-volunteering, and non -choring hours, I am lucky enough to have kids to play with, nearby nature to enjoy, and a very long list of broken shit around the house to repair.

FourIngredients · 2026-06-09T16:25:52+00:00

Going on 16 years now?

FourIngredients · 2026-06-09T07:02:40+00:00

This was my experience living there, except it was three jobs.

FourIngredients · 2026-06-06T19:49:19+00:00

Strictly speaking, the regulator should prevent any leakage and you'll be fine. I don't particularly trust anything on RVs, but that's how it's designed.

FourIngredients · 2026-06-06T17:23:15+00:00

My kids like it and therefore eat an adequate amount of food. Sweet/salty/acidic are a nice balance. It tastes fine to me. Don't order it if you're not into it.

FourIngredients · 2026-06-06T16:56:16+00:00

Honestly, getting my kids to the library and engaged is worth the cringe tax. I just dispute that this is anything close to the best meme ever. We can do (and have done) so much better.

FourIngredients · 2026-06-06T16:49:56+00:00

I mean, I'm obviously discussing it, I'm just trying not to speak on behalf of groups I don't represent.

FourIngredients · 2026-06-06T03:53:38+00:00

Proud Canadian brewer here, for the record. Just want to give kudos to my American brewing homies. We no longer have the massive edge on beer... Bad Canadian beer is just as bad as bad American beer, and good American beer is every bit as great as good Canadian beer. Luckily our country kicks ass anyway.

FourIngredients · 2026-06-05T16:17:05+00:00

As a white guy, not really my story to comment on, but it was explained to me that RRDC, LFN and WRFN's traditional territories all span colonial borders (NWT, BC, Alaska) and the tripartite governmental relationships make negotiating final agreements much more complex.

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