Thread by @ASPphysician

I’ve decided to create a circle with 9 people I think I’ll really like, but don’t know me (they include philosophers, teachers, labourers, socialites, activists, athletes, etc.) My family are offended. I’m an opportunist. Please help me. Don’t at me.

Reveal #1 on my list: @MeashaBG. I’m not even a big opera fan. But maybe she’d like to be in a social circle with an uncultured infectious diseases physician/basketball coach for next phase.Who knows?

#2 on my list is @cameron_tiff. I’ve gone to 1 TIFF screening in the last 5 years, barely get to see movies, but love them and loved listening to Mr. Bailey when he used to be on @metromorning. As an entertainment & tourism exec I think he’d love to join my COVID circle of 9.

#3 on my COVID circle reveal: @ImogenRCoePhD. I’ve followed this scientific and #EDI #STEM leader for aged. I think she’d be a great addition to @MeashaBG and @cameron_tiff—but what would we all talk about or do at a safe distance?

#4 on my list: @brendanshanahan. I figure I know more basketball & infectious diseases than him, but what ON circle would be complete without a hockey person. I sure hope he likes science, movies, and opera! @MeashaBG @cameron_tiff @ImogenRCoePhD

#5 on my list is #TO ambassador @Raptors @superfan_nav. Entrepreneur with a permanent smile. Not sure about his interest in the arts, STEM, or even hockey—but something tells me he’ll be great to have in the circle with @ImogenRCoePhD @brendanshanahan @MeashaBG @cameron_tiff

#6 in my circle wishlist: @Jess_Keating. She’s an author AND a zoologist. If I get bored with @brendanshanahan @MeashaBG @ImogenRCoePhD @superfan_nav @cameron_tiff, she can either tell me stories of teach me. Or both. She’ll be a great inclusion in my circle. @metromorning

If we are going to circle together, we should eat. How great would it be to have @aboriginalchef help us around food ideas?! I’m sure my other circlemates @MeashaBG @cameron_tiff @superfan_nav @ImogenRCoePhD @Jess_Keating @brendanshanahan would love some COVID-friendly ideas!

#8 @Bandreescu_. I used to be a decent tennis player, but having a world-class player in my circle—who is both physically and mentally tough—would be great to join @MeashaBG @cameron_tiff @ImogenRCoePhD @aboriginalchef @Jess_Keating @superfan_nav @brendanshanahan in our circle.

Final guest to my COVID circle: #9 @StephTolev—a raunchy comedian that might make other members of the circle blush, but sure to keep us all entertained. I consider myself kinda funny—but nobody else does—so it’ll be good to have someone who is really funny.

That’s the group: an opera singer, scientist, film festival executive, author and zoologist, hockey exec/ex-player, tennis star, comedian, car entrepreneur and sports fan, and chef. I REALLY hope we can circle together—what fun we’d have!!!

My goal: to help them learn about living safely with COVID, so they can spread it to their communities—ones that are pretty different from mine.