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<blink>Netscape GeoCities refugee</blink> Based in Toronto. (Yes, I use ALT Text)

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A photo of a random assortment of cables found in a drawer, with a list of the types of connectors beside it.

A photo of a random assortment of cables found in a drawer, with a list of the types of connectors beside it.

Ahhhh…. It’s the annual purge of the β€œrandom esoteric cable connectors that I might need one day for that thing I ordered from that Etsy shop in Turkmenistan that I can’t find but I’m sure I didn’t throw away” drawer. Here’s the list of the types of things I found. My rule is that I keep 1 of each.

22.11.2025 05:18 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A black and white long exposure photograph of a series of train tracks and freight train. The long exposure blurs the train so that it looks like a sinuous mental snake following the tracks into the bright light of the city in the distance.

A black and white long exposure photograph of a series of train tracks and freight train. The long exposure blurs the train so that it looks like a sinuous mental snake following the tracks into the bright light of the city in the distance.

Night Train. Sometimes it’s good to go back into photo archives. This shot from 2007 was a chance encounter while out for an evening stroll. #blackandwhite #photography #timelapse

22.11.2025 00:01 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
This is a composite photo of a fluffy cream coloured Sheepadoodle sitting and looking directly at the camera as he models a red, white, and blue checkered flannel shirt. Each of the 5 photos in have the day/year the photo was taken starting in 2021.

This is a composite photo of a fluffy cream coloured Sheepadoodle sitting and looking directly at the camera as he models a red, white, and blue checkered flannel shirt. Each of the 5 photos in have the day/year the photo was taken starting in 2021.

This is Chester’s 5th time wearing β€œhis” flannel shirt. He hopes you’re feeling cozy wherever you are in the world today! #timeflies #DailyChester #sheepadoodle

21.11.2025 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of Daniel and James in the lounge at the first intermission of the ballet performance enjoying a glass of wine.

A photo of Daniel and James in the lounge at the first intermission of the ballet performance enjoying a glass of wine.

It’s on until the 24th of Nov and an absolute must see if you can. Even though I sprained my arm yesterday, it was so good that I clapped my way through the pain (the wine at intermission helped). #husbands #DateNight

15.11.2025 04:23 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of the curtain call of the National Ballet of Canada’s opening night performance of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale. On stage is the corps de ballet, with the lead dancers taking a bow.

Photo of the curtain call of the National Ballet of Canada’s opening night performance of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale. On stage is the corps de ballet, with the lead dancers taking a bow.

Following on the heels of last week’s performance of Procession, we picked up the emotional rollercoaster ride of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale. Intensity was imbued throughout each of the acts from the dancers, orchestra, & the set design & production. #ballet #dance #toronto #TheWintersTaleNBC

15.11.2025 04:23 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

In Canada Nov 11th is #RemembranceDay. Please take 2 min @ 11:00am Eastern to silently reflect on the many freedoms we enjoy today as a country & remember all who served in the Canadian military to fight for us to have them. #LestWeForget

11.11.2025 02:28 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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10.11.2025 19:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

He LOVES the snow. He has a higher than average baseline body temp so he can’t run a lot in the summertime or he overheats. The fall and winter are perfect for him to play for as long as he wants. It’s more of an issue that we get cold, not him!

09.11.2025 23:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A composite photo of a fluffy white Sheepadoodle running joyfully in the fresh fallen snow in a forest, and also lying in the snow under a snow covered tree chomping on a stick.

A composite photo of a fluffy white Sheepadoodle running joyfully in the fresh fallen snow in a forest, and also lying in the snow under a snow covered tree chomping on a stick.

Oh to be as joyful as this little fur ball frolicking in the first snow of this season. He also loves to snack on frosty snow covered sticks. #Dailychester #sheepadoodle #dogsofbluesky

09.11.2025 23:48 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A picture of a fluffy white sheepadoodle with his nose covered in snow.

A picture of a fluffy white sheepadoodle with his nose covered in snow.

Chester begins his seasonal transition into his β€œpolar bear” persona. He loves the snow so much. At home, we begin the transition into our β€œpile of dry towels by the door” season. #Dailychester #sheepadoodle #dogsofbluesky #firstsnow #toronto

09.11.2025 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A composite photo of a fluffy white Sheepadoodle wearing a Toronto Blue Jays baseball cap and looking a little sad.

A composite photo of a fluffy white Sheepadoodle wearing a Toronto Blue Jays baseball cap and looking a little sad.

Chester would like to thank the @bluejays.com for an amazing season of #baseball & for bringing us all together during a challenging time. Chester hopes that the entire Jays organization is surrounded by the love & support that they need after last nights game. #DailyChester #sheepadoodle #goJays

02.11.2025 14:16 β€” πŸ‘ 70    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Let’s go @bluejays.com !!!!!!!!

31.10.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And the (hopefully unintentional) visual references to the Blade Runner master classes in movie storytelling only served to highlight that this perineum of a movie should not have been made in the first place. Studios just don’t know when to stop beating a dead light cycle. #honestreview

20.10.2025 00:56 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I just saw Tron Ares. No spoilers. My review: it’s a visual masturbatory exercise of the colour red & an example of how Jared fucking Leto can make an incredibly over rendered CGI/AI universe and character look like a cardboard cutout that’s been left out in the rain in every scene he is in… #scifi

20.10.2025 00:56 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Miss me, but let me go.
For this is a journey we all must take
And each must go alone.
It's all part of the Master's plan
A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick at heart
Go to the friends we know.
Laugh at all the things we used to do
Miss me, but let me go.

13.10.2025 19:44 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom filled room
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little, but not for long
And not with your head bowed low
Remember the love that once we shared…

13.10.2025 19:44 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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On this 1st anniversary of my mom’s death, my dad and I visited a few of her favourite places, shared good memories, and recited the passage she had chosen as part of her memorial service.

Rest in peace mom….

13.10.2025 19:44 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
A black and white landscape photograph with the sun flaring through a number of cloud layers, and reflecting on the wavy ripples of Lake Ontario.

A black and white landscape photograph with the sun flaring through a number of cloud layers, and reflecting on the wavy ripples of Lake Ontario.

Bright star, dreamy cloudscape. #photography #blackandwhite

12.10.2025 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of a cream coloured fluffy Sheepadoodle sitting on a chair, wearing a pair of glasses.

A photo of a cream coloured fluffy Sheepadoodle sitting on a chair, wearing a pair of glasses.

Apparently my new glasses are #ChesterApproved!!!

10.10.2025 22:44 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Advance!!!! Let’s go Blue Jays!!!

09.10.2025 02:55 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

One of my best experiences to date at Service Ontario to renew my drivers licence and health card. Making an appointment in advance really speeds things up. I was in and out in 15 min. Both cards renewed with a new photo taken and some pleasant chit chat with the rep.

07.10.2025 17:50 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Go Jays Go! @bluejays.com let’s do it!!! #TorontoBlueJays #Baseball #dailychester #sheepadoodle #dogsofbluesky

05.10.2025 20:23 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

Sadly it almost all eventually will when however much has been spread on the roads and walkways of the city melt into the drains in the springtime.

05.10.2025 03:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That’s just one about 4 huge ridges/escarpments (I can’t think of a non-geographic term) of salt waiting for the coming season.

04.10.2025 16:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A black and white photograph of stockpiles of road salt that looks like mountains. The photo has significant horizontal separation between the concrete dock and the water in the canal, as well as the segments of covered, partially covered, and uncovered mounds of salt. The wrapping of the salt reminded me of the Christo and Jeanne-Claude wraps of landscapes and monuments around the world.

A black and white photograph of stockpiles of road salt that looks like mountains. The photo has significant horizontal separation between the concrete dock and the water in the canal, as well as the segments of covered, partially covered, and uncovered mounds of salt. The wrapping of the salt reminded me of the Christo and Jeanne-Claude wraps of landscapes and monuments around the world.

Salt Mountains. There City of Toronto’s stockpile of road salt by the lake. A very β€œChristo & Jeanne-Claude” vibe. #blackandwhite #photography

04.10.2025 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

We are alarmed by reports that Germany is on the verge of a catastrophic about-face, reversing its longstanding and principled opposition to the EU’s Chat Control proposal which, if passed, could spell the end of the right to privacy in Europe. signal.org/blog/pdfs/ge...

03.10.2025 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 4008    πŸ” 2430    πŸ’¬ 40    πŸ“Œ 144
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Kiss reality goodbye: AI-generated social media has arrived With the launch of Sora 2, OpenAI has opened a new chapter in addictive, and some worry dangerous, AI video content.

With the launch of Sora 2, OpenAI has opened a new chapter in addictive, and some worry dangerous, AI video content.

03.10.2025 11:53 β€” πŸ‘ 164    πŸ” 53    πŸ’¬ 29    πŸ“Œ 19

Covering topics like #bias & lack of #diversity in data models, along with #regulatory & #governance requirements of the profession, they received a good intro to the appropriate use of AI tools & how to critically think about use cases & applications.

03.10.2025 01:34 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It was a pleasure guest lecturing at George Brown College in #Toronto this afternoon emphasizing the importance of the human connection for child & youth care workers in an age of easy access to #AI tools. It’s critical for 1st year student academic & professional development….

03.10.2025 01:34 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

He’s known to cosplay being a polar bear in the winter as well.

02.10.2025 00:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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