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I've heard some great songs lately - #BruceSpringsteen and #BillyBragg, notably.

Here's a song for my American compatriots to keep your spirits lifted, #Stompin'TomConnors :

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February 8, 2026 at 5:20 PM
WIP
Last spring, massive numbers of robins came south one day to evade harsh weather. Many of them wound up on our deck, looking for fresh water at our bird bath. I had never seen robins at the bird bath previously! #oilpainting #painting #robins #birds #birdbath #canada #womensart
February 4, 2026 at 5:50 AM
February 1, 2026 at 7:32 AM
Finished my painting of the mute swan I saw a couple of months ago. #Transitions #WomensArt #OilPainting #OilOnCanvas #Swan #MuteSwan
January 25, 2026 at 4:04 AM
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Carney's speech is incredible!
Carney's full speech on middle powers navigating a rapidly changing world
YouTube video by CBC News
youtu.be
January 21, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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Dear Canadians,

Stop buying US made vehicles.

We can cripple their auto industry by simply not buying American-made cars.

Buy the ones made anywhere but the USA.

Our power as consumers is in our money. Don't buy their shit. There are plenty of alternatives out there.

#boycotUScars
January 14, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Think he's trying to say something?
January 8, 2026 at 10:14 PM
My new grouping at the #juandefucarecreationcentre.
Thanks to the lovely people who came to the centre, met with me and purchased #NextGen. They felt the piece resonated with them.
December 18, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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For anyone that needs to hear this. #demodex
December 8, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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From the new issue: Meet the scientists (and a very good dog named Eba) rushing to save southern resident killer whales off the coast of Washington State
These Orcas Are on the Brink—And So Is the Science That Could Save Them
Inside the desperate rush to save the southern resident killer whales
www.scientificamerican.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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We are failing our kids
December 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Sold!
December 17, 2025 at 5:09 AM
I had help at the #holidaymakers yesterday! Laying low today 😀
December 8, 2025 at 11:42 PM
This little unit elevates my #coffee! #happy
December 8, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I can't unsee this #eye when I'm on my neighbourhood walk. Love it!
December 1, 2025 at 6:10 AM
My latest #pleinair. It was a perfect day near the #RedBarn
#pastelonpastelmat
December 1, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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🎄 We just have to find MELIA a forever home by Christmas 🎄
Heres her bio. Shelter contact information is there. Please read it, maybe you're the one for her. If not repost. Her human is out there. We have to find them. 🤞

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November 29, 2025 at 1:36 AM
The older piece I'll be entering at the #Xchanges show. Dec 5th at 7pm. Food, wine, and art :)
November 21, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Ready to put into the #Xchanges Show - xchangesgallery.org
My offering is "MapleTrees". Two paintings, an older one of a Japanese Maple, and a newer one, of a closeup of a maple tree at #GovernmentHouse (detail).
November 21, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Last week at #AlbertHeadLagoon with the #Alfrescoes. This large swan came and stood beside me while I rendered her in #softpastels. I live in a fairytale.
November 19, 2025 at 8:21 AM
November 18, 2025 at 10:36 PM