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A black-and-white photograph of a tall man, Angus MacAskill, standing with his hand on his hip, wearing a military-style uniform with epaulettes and a belt, holding a sword. Beside him stands a shorter man in a dark suit with his hand on his chest. The background is plain and dark.

Nova Scotia's Angus MacAskill was a legend in his time.
He is considered the strongest man, tallest non-pathological giant and largest true giant in recorded history.
He wasn't just a giant in stature, but in kindness too for how he treated others.
This is his story.

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The fairies bring all kinds of Riff Raff around.
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A bright orange sun (caused by wildfires) reflecting on the Bedford basin.

The sun appears to be something out of a fantasy story.

#wildfiresun #bedford #halisky

A digital painting of Wednesday Addams

Wednesday’s child is full of woe
💜

#wednesday #art #digitalart #artistsonbluesky #notaiart

Summer Fields
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Fresh off the Easel!

#art #oilpainting #artistsonbluesky #traditionalart #wildflowers

G’way Wit’ Ya? The Cape Breton Accent! It's no secret that Cape Bretoners have an accent. The accent can sometimes take on a Gaelic sound and sometimes can sound akin to a Newfoundland accent. Either way, our accent is a part of our identi...

To understand us Capers from (Cape Breton Island), here is a great article to understand some of our slang.

www.cbisland.com/en/blog/gway...

A war rig looms down Halifax's quiet Morris Street while a dismounted cyclist readies himself to face it head-on in a "come at me bro" pose

I'm still trying to figure out what has actually been going on with the Morris street thing, but at least it's let me mix some bad-ass elements for this Tour-de-France / Fury Road mashup.

Two spotted baby deer siblings

Mama deer posing for the camera

Momma deer eating a snack

Baby deer siblings having a snack

Photo shoot with the neighborhood Deer.

#photography #nature #deer #halisky

A baby deer cleaning his backside

Good Morning Bedford

#babydeer #photography #halisky #nature

Summer Fields
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Fresh off the Easel!

#art #oilpainting #artistsonbluesky #traditionalart #wildflowers

A stalk of Tufted Hairgrass surrounded in an orange aura from a smoky sunset

August Sunset
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#halisky #sunset #photography #timelineclense

Two baby deer in a field of wildflowers

Good Morning Bedford
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#deer #babydeer #photography #nature #goodmorning

It may be an indication of growing older, but I am extremely delighted about my new birdbath!
I keep watching it waiting for its first occupant!

David Suzuki on Carney, climate, and pipeline 'madness' - Transcript | CBC Radio Front Burner Transcript for July 17, 2025

There's a point in this episode when David Suzuki says, "I just take the science seriously," and I want this written on my headstone.

I'm very tired of federal & provincial decisions based on money vibes. Can we please get some research-backed policies about *gestures wildly at everything*

Three scruffy looking crows sitting on a guardrail at Citadel Hill, Halifax

The crows are starting to get a little scruffy looking as we head into molting season.
But don’t worry. They don’t care how they look.

#crows #3crows #crowsofbluesky

It’s my Friday!
Mini vacation begins in 7 hours!

The photo depicts Maud Lewis, an elderly woman wearing a headscarf, green sweater, and floral apron, sitting at a cluttered table in a colorful room. She smiles at the camera while holding a paintbrush in her right hand, with her left arm crossed over her chest. Surrounding her are art supplies, paintings of flowers and scenes on the walls, and a basket of brushes

Maud Lewis is one of the most celebrated artists in Canadian history.
From tiny cards to the very house she lived in, Maud transformed everything around her into a happy and bright work of art.
Today, her work sells for thousands.
This is her story.

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Bird Island Boat Tours - See Puffins in Cape Breton Nova Scotia Tours daily to 2 nearby islands to see puffins, seals, and eagles, each in season. Early May to mid-Sept. Cottages and campground on site.

The Bird Island boat tours in Cape Breton will get you up close with the Puffins. (But the leave our area usually the first week in August.)
I highly recommend them!

birdisland.net?utm_source=g...

Would peace would be nice. Fishing is also pretty peaceful! What’s your catch of choice?

An inquisitive crow perched on a fence, with an expression that makes you wonder what he’s thinking about.

What adventures will today bring?
☀️

#crow #crowsofbluesky #crowtograph #photography

In other Halifax Reddit news, KidicalMassHfx got a mention in this thread where people discuss whether the streets on the Halifax peninsula should prioritize the quality of life and the safety of people who live on the peninsula, or the convenience of commuters from outside the peninsula.

As a long hair girly, this topic has always been a thorn in my side.
It may also be the reason I get my hair cut once every two years.

It’s a greedy practice. plain and simple.

An oil painting of a Bras d'Or Lake sunset, highlighting the clouds in golds and blues

Arm of Gold
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Sunset over the Bras d'Or Lakes.
Oil Painting on canvas

#oilpainting #art #artistsonbluesky #artist #capebreton #novascotia

Nearly 4,000 NASA employees opt to leave agency through deferred resignation program The employees who have chosen to leave the agency amount to about 20% of NASA's workforce.

4,000 NASA workers are leaving through deferred resignation. "The cuts amount to an estimated 20% of NASA's workforce" www.npr.org/2025/07/26/n...

"Sony sues Tencent for allegedly ripping off 'Horizon' video games"

Well alright but surely it can't be that blata— lmao

Happy little accidents make things of beauty.

This is the most beautiful film you will never watch twice.

Litterbugs are the most disrespectful and disappointing humans. Gross

Rissers Beach waves breaking on sand

Hares foot clover

Journeyed to Rissers beach yesterday. Just outside Lunenburg.
I’ve seen a lot of beaches, but this spot wins.
What a gorgeous spot.

Woooo
We're #1 !
We're #1 !