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Educator emeritus. Literature, media, music, art, history, environment, food. Banner: view from highway of underside of a girder bridge PFP: person with back to camera standing ankle-deep in water beside a mangrove tree

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ivory1.bsky.social @ivory1.bsky.social · 7h

Exactly.

ivory1.bsky.social @ivory1.bsky.social · 7h

It is!

ivory1.bsky.social @ivory1.bsky.social · 7h

Stop making me watch videos. Just write how to do things.

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ivory1.bsky.social @ivory1.bsky.social · 14h

Congratulations to @brodiefenlon.bsky.social, the inaugural recipient of the Faculty of Information and Media Studies Alumni Award of Excellence @westernu.ca. #LdnOnt

Western Gazette @westerngazette.bsky.social · 16h

Armed with curiosity, a strong commitment to public interest and hope for the industry, CBC News Editor-in-Chief Brodie Fenlon is the recipient of the FIMS Alumni Award of Excellence.

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ivory1.bsky.social @ivory1.bsky.social · 15h

It's #CanadianBeerDay today. Here's the local craft brewery's tribute to Robin Scherbatsky's alter ego, played by Vancouver-born Cobie Smulders. It's described as tasting like "a creamsicle in a can."
#BuyCanadian #WaterWednesday

Photo of a can of Robin Sparkles Berliner Weisse beer which includes orange juice and vanilla.

ivory1.bsky.social @ivory1.bsky.social · 20h

I didn't recognize her in that photo!

ivory1.bsky.social @ivory1.bsky.social · 22h

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekOforOpulent

Photo taken at Hearst Castle in San Simeon of the indoor swimming pool with its opulent mosaic blue walls, gold trim, and carved ceiling. Called The Roman Pool, one of the Roman marble statues is visible in the corner.

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ivory1.bsky.social @ivory1.bsky.social · 1d

Your idea of a drivers license exam reminds me of this short story. That final image of the 'two grooves worn into the floor' is always disturbing.

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ivory1.bsky.social @ivory1.bsky.social · 1d

Surely Mr. Giles would appreciate this Lego version of his library workspace.
#BuffyTheVampireSlayer

Chris Schilling @schillingc.bsky.social · 1d

A good friend has submitted this brilliant model of the library from Buffy to Lego Ideas. I’d be very grateful for your help in getting her to 5k supporters: beta.ideas.lego.com/product-idea...

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Library | LEGO® Ideas

"Sunnydale High isn't really like other high schools. A lot of weird stuff happens here." Buffy the Vampire Slayer first exploded onto our TV screens in the lat…

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ivory1.bsky.social @ivory1.bsky.social · 1d

Stuff left at the curb here usually gets picked up fast, too. Upholstered items are usually a bit slower to leave the neighbourhood.

ivory1.bsky.social @ivory1.bsky.social · 1d

Adorable!

ivory1.bsky.social @ivory1.bsky.social · 1d

There are several models to choose from in the chairs in incongruous places collection. 🙂

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ivory1.bsky.social @ivory1.bsky.social · 1d

A fabulous addition to the chairs in incongruous places collection!

ivory1.bsky.social @ivory1.bsky.social · 1d

Chairs in incongruous places.
#TextureTuesday

Photo of an occasional chair with black legs and covered with a floral-patterned fabric sitting on the boulevard.

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ivory1.bsky.social @ivory1.bsky.social · 1d

I think of that film at least once a week.

Screenshot of Kirsten Dunst pretending to be an Albanian orphan. Over her shoulder, Dustin Hoffman explains the ‘fake war’ shots to her.

ivory1.bsky.social @ivory1.bsky.social · 1d

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ivory1.bsky.social @ivory1.bsky.social · 1d

My neighbour has 2 antique chi's. One of them has a bark that sounds like a smoker's cough. But they're both awfully cute.

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ivory1.bsky.social @ivory1.bsky.social · 1d

Poor Greyhounds! They are such beautiful creatures.

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ivory1.bsky.social @ivory1.bsky.social · 1d

Surprised there are not more small dogs on this list. 🐶

Cat And Dog Tips @catanddogtips.bsky.social · 2d

While no dog is impervious to illness, these breeds stand out for their robust health, longevity, and fewer veterinary visits #Dogs #DogsOfBlueSky #BlueSkyDogs