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Christmas ornament with Santa Claus riding in his sleigh that sits on a giant red and orange octopus.

My husband knows me and my #octopus #fetish so well. Got me a set of Christmas ornaments - Santa on his octopus sleigh! Oh yeah.

✝️ Thou shalt not feel obligated to create for all who request it of thee. Receiving a handmade masterpiece is an honor bestown on those deemed worthy 🧶🕊️✨ #YarnJesus

NPPA Warns Photographers Against Rights Grabs in Credential Agreements Photographers beware, credentials agreements can be hazardous.

"The Gazelle Group, a major firm that specializes in sports coverage, including college basketball games and tournaments, asked that photographers provide them with an irrevocable, free license to use any photos taken at the credentialed event for any purpose whatsoever, except resale." #photography

U.S. to photograph Canadian travellers when they enter and exit at all land borders, airports | CBC News The United States is expanding its facial identification program for travellers, with the goal of collecting images of non-U.S. citizens entering and exiting the country by all modes of transport.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a new rule Friday making it mandatory for non-U.S. citizens, including Canadians, to take part in its facial biometrics program. The regulation takes effect Dec. 26. Photos taken of foreign travellers will remain on a DHS database up to 75 years.

Got to see David Byrne tonight on the first of two nights in Toronto. Fabulous! I missed his American Utopia show in NYC but watched it dozens of times on Disney+. This tour is almost the whole crew from Utopia but new set. Feeling so content right now.

#DavidByrne #WhoIsTheSkyTour

Future music legends performed in Mississauga 40 years ago | INsauga Today they are considered the godfathers of several musical deep subgenres: post-punk, gothic, alternative, avant-garde. But back in 1985, they were another quirky band from the U.K., riding the crest...

Holy hell, I remember being a teenager in love with Robert Smith and so excited to see #TheCure at this show. And apparently my future husband was somewhere in the venue chilling to the tunes too.

Future music legends performed in Mississauga 40 years ago | INsauga

Yes, yes, yes! Blue Jays are off to the World Series! ⚾️

#baseball #WorldSeries #LetsGoBlueJays

Public Enemy on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Wow, what a great performance!

#JimmyKimmel #BestTalkShows

Canada issues warning for citizens with gender-neutral passports travelling to U.S. | CBC News The Canadian government is warning citizens who list "X" as their gender on their passports could have problems entering the U.S.

"In January, the Canadian government said an estimated 3,600 citizens have listed "X" as their gender on their passports — an option that has been available to Canadians since 2019." Canada also lists it as "gender", whereas the US only acknowledges "sex" as an identifier.

Giving a shoutout to my friend's new store in Toronto.

Fat Babes TO - a carefully curated collection of new and pre-loved Plus Size Clothing that believes in sustainability and accessibility. Who doesn't want that???

Looking forward to PeepshowTO's videogame-themed #burlesque show tonight. You gotta love Toronto for its #nerdlesque scene.

Canada Post free to end home delivery as part of plan to ensure carrier’s survival | CBC

Well there we go. No more home mail delivery.

#CanadaPost

13 square of pink and teal swirls for my blanket.

My destress project is gaining momentum. Halfway to a comfy winter throw. #crochet 🧶

From the front, dhowing beaded fringe and two velvet peacocks.

From the back showing a large velvet peacock on the left shoulder as well as big red roses.

Detail of the velvet peacock feathers.

Detail of the velvet flowers.

Fa ulous day at tje Toronto #Vintage Show. Picked up a gorgeous wrap with beaded #velvet #peacocks on it and hanging #beaded fringe. Can't wait to wear this to a show.

Toronto's Velvet Underground Announces Closure │ Exclaim! The venue's lease is up at the end of October

End of an era. Another great Toronto music venue is closing down. Goodbye Velvet Underground.

#Toronto #VelvetUnderground #MusicClub

Six squares of crocheted swirls in pink faux fur and dark teal soft blanket yarn.

Six down, 29 to go for the rest of the blanket. Liking where this is going. #crochet 🧶

From pop producer to activist: Robin Millar on the barriers disabled people still face He made his name with chart-topping hits – now the Scope chair wants to change how society sees disability

"Millar would overhaul the 35-year-old legal principle of reasonable adjustment, because it implies there is an “unreasonable” adjustment, allowing companies to feel they have done enough if they stick strictly to the interpretation of the law." 💯

#disability #accommodations #adjustments

Pumpkins carved, lit and stacked to look like Medusa's head.

Best season ever! I love #autumn - especially #pumpkin festivals where people with mad carving skills can carve and create real art with gourds.

Crocheted rose pink faux fur and dark teal soft blanket yarn swirl square for blanket.

Starting a new #crochet blanket for the couch for the colder weather. The pink is faux fur and the dark teal is Bernat super soft blanket yarn. I love the swirl pattern but the counting is a pain - had to frog the rows several times. I know it will get easier and so worth it. 🧶

Crocheted scarf in shades of red with pockets, a hood and fringe. Lola the ginger cat seems to like it.

Finally finished my shawl for the winter. With pockets! And first time crocheting a hood. I know where all the errors are, and that makes it all mine. Bring on winter! 🧶 #crochet

2 small crochet needles packaged in a box that is too large from Amazon.

Wow Amazon, you really have that overpackaging thing mastered. All this for two #crochet needles. 🧶

Influencers Hit with Surprise List of Fines Over Travel Photos Posted Months Earlier 'When in doubt, put the camera away.'

Check ahead before you photograph, especially sacred sites. "Photographs of culturally sensitive sites are prohibited at Uluru—Kata Tjuta National Park to respect the Aboriginal Anangu people who honor the rock as sacred."

#photography #CulturalSensitivity #Uluru

Bernat Blanket super Bulky yarn in dark teal and Loops and Thread Super Bulky faux fur yarn in rose

Yarn shopping is so soothing. Excited to get started on a blanket using these two - a super bulky soft dark teal from Bernat and oh so soft super bulky rose faux fur from Loops & Threads.

#crochet 🧶

Heart on top of Ukrainian flag

З Днем Незалежності, Україно - Happy Independence Day, #Ukraine

How Apple's Accessibility Features Are Giving Creativity Back A diagnosis of Parkinson’s changes how you move, how you create, and how you remember. When tremors interfere with something as important as filming your child or celebrating with family, the ability…

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I want to enjoy life the way this girl enjoys chicken figure skating. #LifeGoals

Beginnings of a winter scarf in variegated red, pink, and dark red soft yarn.

I always prefer teavelling by train if it's possible. Less stress, nice view, and I have time for my #crochet. 🧶

The Disability Arts Festival | The Disability Collective The Disability Collective is a not-for-profit organization and community of disabled artists dedicated to celebrating and showcasing disability in the arts. TDC strives to de-stigmatize disability and...

If you're in Toronto August 10, check out rthee #Disability #Arts Festival at Wychwood Barns. "Shop for work created solely by disabled artists, participate in community-building games and activities, listen to live music from disabled musicians, and enjoy food & drinks from community vendors."

Trump administration to burn $13M worth of female contraceptives, despite NGO's offer to take them | CBC Radio The U.S. State Department plans to incinerate roughly $13.2 million worth of women's contraceptives despite offers from multiple aid agencies to distribute the supplies at no cost.

Belgium continues to actively seek solutions to avoid this regrettable outcome," it said in a statement.

"Sexual and reproductive health must not be subject to ideological constraints." < 💯

#ReproductiveRights #Contraception

US placed on rights watchlist over health of its civil society under Trump International non-profit Civicus says ‘sustained attacks on civic freedoms’ put US on par with El Salvador and Kenya

"On Wednesday, a new report released by the non-profit Civicus placed the US on its watchlist following “sustained attacks on civic freedoms” across the country, according to the group."