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Claudio D'Andrea

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I am a writer and arranger of words and images. Author of Stories in the Key of Song, published by Black Moss Press. https://claudiodandrea.ca/

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Swans in the setting sun
#birds #photography #swans

22.10.2025 02:27 β€” πŸ‘ 69    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Suzuki to Hudson to Caufield to...
The kids are all right all right.
#Habs #NHL

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15.10.2025 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Canada the 51st state? Not on our lives.
I was one of 10 writers from the Great Big White North who contributed a chapter to this fine volume. My essay was titled "Canada the 49th: The True North, Strong and Free! The View of America From Windsor, Ontario.”
#Trump #Canada

www.cosmiccraniumpress.com

09.10.2025 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On the day we celebrated my brother's life, I learned Rush announced they are touring again. I think Dave would have approved. I plan to bring his Snakes and Arrows t-shirt to the Toronto show.
Let's all celebrate the moment, as it turns into one more.

#rushfamily

07.10.2025 20:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dave’s kind of kindness Delivered at the Caboto Club on Oct. 6, 2025

β€œBe kind, for everyone is fighting a hard battle.”
A eulogy for my brother David D’Andrea (August 20, 1968 - September 30, 2025).
Thank you for reading.

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06.10.2025 22:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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David D'Andrea Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information Share Memories of David & Support the D'Andrea Family

Goodnight bro.
You were too good for this world.
Love you.
Rest in peace.

www.familiesfirst.ca/memorials/da...

03.10.2025 01:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A Shot in the Dark (1964) - A Bump Upon The Head Scene (10/11) | Movieclips
YouTube video by Movieclips A Shot in the Dark (1964) - A Bump Upon The Head Scene (10/11) | Movieclips

Let’s not forget this one.
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29.09.2025 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nice!
Here’s a view of a trail near my place.

25.09.2025 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Italo Calvino, who shuffled off this moral coil on this day in 1985, was one of the greats.
β€œReading is going toward something that is about to be, and no one yet knows what it will be.”

19.09.2025 19:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My belated review of Joseph Heath’s fine book. It makes sense even today. Especially today.
Thanks for reading.

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16.09.2025 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What I notice is the Politics page she's reading.

15.09.2025 17:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ—£οΈ In the words of Marcus Aurelius:

β€œWaste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one.”

13.09.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A year ago today, I held a book launch for my debut collection of short fiction.
Some copies of my book (included a few signed ones) are available at Windsor-area bookstores, online at Black Moss Press (blackmosspress.com) and Windsor Public Library.
You can always message me too for a signed copy.

12.09.2025 13:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Brazil gets it.

11.09.2025 22:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It Did Happen There A Present-Day Real Life Look-Back at the Dystopian Future of Sinclair Lewis’s It Can’t Happen Here, and the promise of Canada

A view of America in 1935 and 2025 and the promise of Canada, through Sinclair Lewis’s dystopian novel It Can’t Happen Here.
Thanks for reading.
#Trump #fascism #SinclairLewis #ItCantHappenHere #America

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09.09.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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May We All Use Our Voice On Hockey Like Ken Dryden Did By Avry Lewis-McDougall

New for Avrysports:

Ken Dryden will forever be one of the greatest goalies in NHL history, but his stance on concussions and how we can improve player safety will always be one of the greatest things he never backed down on. A king in using your platform for good.

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08.09.2025 16:58 β€” πŸ‘ 125    πŸ” 29    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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Happy, humble and honoured to announce my poem was the Editor’s Choice winner for Gently Mad magazine’s contest.
If you or someone you know is in a dark place, I hope you/they find the way to the light inside.
#mentalhealth #poetry

08.09.2025 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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R.I.P. big Ken. The greatest of the greats.
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#KenDryden #Habs

06.09.2025 19:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Carey Price will always be a Montreal Canadien β™₯️

06.09.2025 00:06 β€” πŸ‘ 48    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The science of certainty The Certainty Illusion: What You Don’t Know and Why It Matters

And what a fine book it is.
Here’s my review.
Also enjoyed your recent interview on CBC Radio. medium.com/cd-critical-...

05.09.2025 15:20 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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On this day in 1833, Bernard (Barney) Flaherty became America’s first β€˜newsboy', hawking copies of The New York Sun on the city’s streets. Ali Akbar, reportedly the last newspaper hawker in Paris, is still going strong after more than 50 years.
Some traditions refuse to die.

#newspapers

04.09.2025 12:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gently Mad Literary magazine is having a "People's Choice” competition. My poem β€œThe Light Inside” is in the mix. I would appreciate your support and consideration.
Voting takes place through to Sept. 8.
Details on FB and Instagram.
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02.09.2025 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Birthday to Mama Peart
This incredible woman turns 90 today 🎁πŸ₯³πŸ’
#RushFamily

30.08.2025 14:51 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A mesmerizing timelapse of the Aurora Borealis dancing over Thompson, Manitoba

14.08.2025 02:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3573    πŸ” 492    πŸ’¬ 66    πŸ“Œ 15
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β€œIf you are ever tempted to look for outside approval, realize that you have compromised your integrity. If you need a witness, be your own.” - Epictetus

14.08.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hi. Copies of my book are available at Chapters-Indigo’s Devonshire Mall store for the sale price of $19.99. They are on the Local Authors’ table, alongside works by some fine writers, and there are are a few signed copies too.
Or order them here.
Thanks for reading.
www.indigo.ca/en-ca/storie...

12.08.2025 11:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

UPDATE:
Organizers of the Gently Mad magazine book launch informed me that the time of the Saturday, Aug. 23 event has been changed. It is now 10 a.m. to noon, not noon to 3 p.m. as previously posted.
I will be reading that Saturday between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.

08.08.2025 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
ICE is hiring!

US immigration and Customs Enforcement is looking for highly motivated, morally indifferent individuals to join our team.

Open positions include:
Senior Goon
Racism Enforcement Office
Unmarked Van Driver (Part-Time)

Experience with children a plus

usajobs.gov

ICE is hiring! US immigration and Customs Enforcement is looking for highly motivated, morally indifferent individuals to join our team. Open positions include: Senior Goon Racism Enforcement Office Unmarked Van Driver (Part-Time) Experience with children a plus usajobs.gov

From this month's edition of The Onion.

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Was, is and always will be my favourite.
Mary Shelley was a genius and only a kid at the time. Gheesh!

07.08.2025 18:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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