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Rich

@opticalillusion.bsky.social

Lover of multiple dance floors. Autism advocate. Caregiver. Motorcycle rider. Votes against my own self interest for the benefit of others. Supporter of many households. Technobabbler in Toronto. I've been playing with software and interwebs for 25 years.

162 Followers  |  113 Following  |  152 Posts  |  Joined: 25.09.2023  |  1.8419

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Thank you to my highly successful wife! We got a suite in the hotel in Calgary for her conference!

19.10.2025 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hello from Lake Louise!

19.10.2025 16:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thoughts on a possible solution to systemic poverty.What if the very wealthy were given a choice between an extraordinary high tax bracket OR having to employ (at a proper living wage) X number of people currently being supported by government programs. Break the cycle of poverty.

12.10.2025 12:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The struggle is real. Trying to teach basic manners to my daughter. Back to bribing her I guess.

11.10.2025 16:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Today on the 2nd anniversary of Oct 7 we are going to see The Road Between Us. It’s not about the politics. It’s about rescuing family.

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07.10.2025 21:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Fighting fascism one custom tee shirt at a time. That’ll help.

06.10.2025 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Where are the marches for the Sudanese people? Just asking.

05.10.2025 04:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is good.

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29.09.2025 01:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Done. Did it back when the orange man got elected.

20.09.2025 00:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nice to see some people stand up for what is right. Also, boycott Unilever, and tell them you are doing it. www.comicsands.com/ben-jerrys-a...

19.09.2025 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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So much more fun than I expected. Sportsball!!

11.09.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gwendolyn now has a dog.

06.09.2025 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Not pictured here is how loud it was in this restaurant and how Alex was totally fine with it. Actual measurable increase to get quality of life.

What is upsetting is how fast her good manners disappear when I don’t see her for a few weeks.

16.08.2025 17:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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14.08.2025 02:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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PRIDE in ReykjavΓ­k. Perfect for our last night here.

09.08.2025 22:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This whole country looks AI generated.

09.08.2025 22:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sky lagoon!

09.08.2025 21:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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This place is like an alien world.

08.08.2025 20:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Crater and puffins!

04.08.2025 17:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Icelandic goth store.

03.08.2025 12:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Tera's Travel Blog – Explore the world!

We leave for Iceland tomorrow. If you feel like seeing what we are up to Tera will be posting here. travel.goldblatt.ca

31.07.2025 11:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Me on the dock

Me on the dock

The Toronto Church street moose. It likes on Clear Lake.

The Toronto Church street moose. It likes on Clear Lake.

The clock in the store in Bala. So true clock, so true.

The clock in the store in Bala. So true clock, so true.

Definitely a successful long weekend at the cottage.

27.07.2025 14:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Good morning!

24.07.2025 14:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sitting in the throne I made for my wife at her birthday party!

20.07.2025 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Conversations with my brother in law.

15.07.2025 17:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I just took the 30 min Pop Ride with Olivia Amato Taken by EasyToPronounce on the Peloton Bike. Give it all with live & on-demand studio classes with world class instructors, right from home.

1500 rides!

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14.07.2025 02:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Attempting to instil good manners into my daughter.

Attempting to instil good manners into my daughter.

The struggle is real.

12.07.2025 16:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I very much appreciate this article.

10.07.2025 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Well that was amazeballs!

10.07.2025 04:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I just took the 45 min Power Zone Ride with Matt Wilpers Taken by EasyToPronounce on the Peloton Bike. Give it all with live & on-demand studio classes with world class instructors, right from home.

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09.07.2025 01:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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