Marlow Kelly
@marlowkelly.bsky.social
I used to be an author until I got sick.
Now I’m learning how to paint and sing.
Love art, puppies and acts of kindness.
Looking for the goodness that resides in most of us.
No crypto, no porn, no DMs
Now I’m learning how to paint and sing.
Love art, puppies and acts of kindness.
Looking for the goodness that resides in most of us.
No crypto, no porn, no DMs
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Marlow Kelly
@marlowkelly.bsky.social
· Nov 22
I won’t post often. I mainly repost animal, science, archaeology and anthropology posts.
The world is a dark place right now.
Bringing a little light into it might help someone 💜
The world is a dark place right now.
Bringing a little light into it might help someone 💜
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Venezuela became a problem the moment it stopped being convenient. Canada could be next.
youtu.be/Lubxjcar31I
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The Bully on the Playground
YouTube video by Tod Maffin
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January 4, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Venezuela became a problem the moment it stopped being convenient. Canada could be next.
youtu.be/Lubxjcar31I
youtu.be/Lubxjcar31I
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Sunset is not the end, it’s a beginning
The Kingdom of Kent, by my son Elliott
The Kingdom of Kent, by my son Elliott
January 4, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Sunset is not the end, it’s a beginning
The Kingdom of Kent, by my son Elliott
The Kingdom of Kent, by my son Elliott
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Our puppy dog was given a rubber pig toy…
…this is our life now
…this is our life now
January 4, 2026 at 5:44 AM
Our puppy dog was given a rubber pig toy…
…this is our life now
…this is our life now
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The Common or ‘English’ Oak (Quercus Robur) is the national tree of Germany. And obviously England
But also Poland, Romania, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Serbia & Moldova
In fact I do not have enough room to name all the countries…….
But also Poland, Romania, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Serbia & Moldova
In fact I do not have enough room to name all the countries…….
January 4, 2026 at 3:53 PM
The Common or ‘English’ Oak (Quercus Robur) is the national tree of Germany. And obviously England
But also Poland, Romania, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Serbia & Moldova
In fact I do not have enough room to name all the countries…….
But also Poland, Romania, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Serbia & Moldova
In fact I do not have enough room to name all the countries…….
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Ned Hanlan was Canada's first individual sporting hero.
For a period of time in the late-1800s, he was unbeatable in rowing, winning 300 races and losing only six.
A statue of him even stands at Toronto's Hanlan's Point (ironically not named for him).
This is his story.
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For a period of time in the late-1800s, he was unbeatable in rowing, winning 300 races and losing only six.
A statue of him even stands at Toronto's Hanlan's Point (ironically not named for him).
This is his story.
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January 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Ned Hanlan was Canada's first individual sporting hero.
For a period of time in the late-1800s, he was unbeatable in rowing, winning 300 races and losing only six.
A statue of him even stands at Toronto's Hanlan's Point (ironically not named for him).
This is his story.
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For a period of time in the late-1800s, he was unbeatable in rowing, winning 300 races and losing only six.
A statue of him even stands at Toronto's Hanlan's Point (ironically not named for him).
This is his story.
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Good morning from @altyellonatpark.org
January 4, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Good morning from @altyellonatpark.org
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Scottish Canadian Trivia 🏴
January 4, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Scottish Canadian Trivia 🏴
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An Anglo-Saxon gold pendant which was discovered at Maddington in Wiltshire. Dating to the 5th–7th centuries AD, the pendant is decorated with a dancing figure and two snakes. Now part of the collections at Salisbury Museum. 📸 My own. #SaxonSunday #SalisburyMuseum
January 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM
An Anglo-Saxon gold pendant which was discovered at Maddington in Wiltshire. Dating to the 5th–7th centuries AD, the pendant is decorated with a dancing figure and two snakes. Now part of the collections at Salisbury Museum. 📸 My own. #SaxonSunday #SalisburyMuseum
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Daylily
May 16th 2024
May 16th 2024
January 4, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Daylily
May 16th 2024
May 16th 2024
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Today is the #Blueskyartshow #newyear theme 🎆 so today I will share a special shot of the Northern Lights in Iceland 🙏🏻 I was totally alone here to watch this epic show and I was in tears sharing in the joy with myself and this experience of a lifetime. I hope for more moments like this 🥲
January 3, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Today is the #Blueskyartshow #newyear theme 🎆 so today I will share a special shot of the Northern Lights in Iceland 🙏🏻 I was totally alone here to watch this epic show and I was in tears sharing in the joy with myself and this experience of a lifetime. I hope for more moments like this 🥲
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Sunrise #sunrise #mttamalpais #mttam #mttamwatershed #baldhill #skyoaksroad #mtdiablo #landscapephotography
January 3, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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January 4, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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The Dumgoyach Standing Stones - the stone row is located just off the West Highland Way, near Strathblane in Stirlingshire. The stone row possibly dates to the Neolithic. 📸 My own. #StandingStoneSunday #Prehistory #Archaeology #Stirlingshire
January 4, 2026 at 8:01 AM
The Dumgoyach Standing Stones - the stone row is located just off the West Highland Way, near Strathblane in Stirlingshire. The stone row possibly dates to the Neolithic. 📸 My own. #StandingStoneSunday #Prehistory #Archaeology #Stirlingshire
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“We know that no one ever seizes power with the intention of relinquishing it. Power is not a means; it is an end. One does not establish a dictatorship in order to safeguard a revolution; one makes the revolution in order to establish the dictatorship.”
— George Orwell, 1984
— George Orwell, 1984
January 4, 2026 at 4:15 PM
“We know that no one ever seizes power with the intention of relinquishing it. Power is not a means; it is an end. One does not establish a dictatorship in order to safeguard a revolution; one makes the revolution in order to establish the dictatorship.”
— George Orwell, 1984
— George Orwell, 1984
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#Lichen Rhizoplaca subdisrepens. NWT, Canada. The lichen is about 4cm left to right. #fungi #fungifriends
January 3, 2026 at 12:44 PM
#Lichen Rhizoplaca subdisrepens. NWT, Canada. The lichen is about 4cm left to right. #fungi #fungifriends
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Kattholzeiche - Belau, Germany
Photo: Arno Bünning
Photo: Arno Bünning
January 3, 2026 at 7:52 AM
Kattholzeiche - Belau, Germany
Photo: Arno Bünning
Photo: Arno Bünning
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An adorable Egyptian figurine: a resting hippo, painted with Nile flora in black lines, evoking the lush riverbanks where hippos lived.
In Egyptian culture, hippos were generally associated with life, fertility, and rebirth.
Dating around 1900 BC.🧵1/2
📷 me
In Egyptian culture, hippos were generally associated with life, fertility, and rebirth.
Dating around 1900 BC.🧵1/2
📷 me
January 3, 2026 at 10:14 AM
An adorable Egyptian figurine: a resting hippo, painted with Nile flora in black lines, evoking the lush riverbanks where hippos lived.
In Egyptian culture, hippos were generally associated with life, fertility, and rebirth.
Dating around 1900 BC.🧵1/2
📷 me
In Egyptian culture, hippos were generally associated with life, fertility, and rebirth.
Dating around 1900 BC.🧵1/2
📷 me
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On this day in 1883, Duncan Gillis was born in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
He competed for Canada at the 1912 Summer Olympics and won silver in the hammer throw. He was the first person to serve as Canada's flag bearer during the Olympic opening ceremonies. He died in 1963.
He competed for Canada at the 1912 Summer Olympics and won silver in the hammer throw. He was the first person to serve as Canada's flag bearer during the Olympic opening ceremonies. He died in 1963.
January 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM
On this day in 1883, Duncan Gillis was born in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
He competed for Canada at the 1912 Summer Olympics and won silver in the hammer throw. He was the first person to serve as Canada's flag bearer during the Olympic opening ceremonies. He died in 1963.
He competed for Canada at the 1912 Summer Olympics and won silver in the hammer throw. He was the first person to serve as Canada's flag bearer during the Olympic opening ceremonies. He died in 1963.
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On this day in 1933, Jack Pickford died.
Born in 1896 in Toronto, he was the younger brother of Mary Pickford. A popular silent film actor in the 1910s, he was known for his party lifestyle.
His last words were: "I have lived more than most men, and I am tired — so tired!"
Born in 1896 in Toronto, he was the younger brother of Mary Pickford. A popular silent film actor in the 1910s, he was known for his party lifestyle.
His last words were: "I have lived more than most men, and I am tired — so tired!"
January 3, 2026 at 12:15 PM
On this day in 1933, Jack Pickford died.
Born in 1896 in Toronto, he was the younger brother of Mary Pickford. A popular silent film actor in the 1910s, he was known for his party lifestyle.
His last words were: "I have lived more than most men, and I am tired — so tired!"
Born in 1896 in Toronto, he was the younger brother of Mary Pickford. A popular silent film actor in the 1910s, he was known for his party lifestyle.
His last words were: "I have lived more than most men, and I am tired — so tired!"
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After she married into the wealthy Eaton family, Flora McCrea refused to live a life without purpose.
A former nurse, she helped guide the Eaton's company, fundraised for many causes and helped many. For this she was called Mrs. Canada.
This is her story.
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A former nurse, she helped guide the Eaton's company, fundraised for many causes and helped many. For this she was called Mrs. Canada.
This is her story.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:01 PM
After she married into the wealthy Eaton family, Flora McCrea refused to live a life without purpose.
A former nurse, she helped guide the Eaton's company, fundraised for many causes and helped many. For this she was called Mrs. Canada.
This is her story.
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A former nurse, she helped guide the Eaton's company, fundraised for many causes and helped many. For this she was called Mrs. Canada.
This is her story.
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On this day in 1928, Frank Anderson was born in Edmonton.
He won two gold medals at the Chess Olympiad and was a Canadian Chess Champion. Illness prevented him from earning the grandmaster title but he was the first Canadian-born International Master. He died in 1980.
He won two gold medals at the Chess Olympiad and was a Canadian Chess Champion. Illness prevented him from earning the grandmaster title but he was the first Canadian-born International Master. He died in 1980.
January 3, 2026 at 2:50 PM
On this day in 1928, Frank Anderson was born in Edmonton.
He won two gold medals at the Chess Olympiad and was a Canadian Chess Champion. Illness prevented him from earning the grandmaster title but he was the first Canadian-born International Master. He died in 1980.
He won two gold medals at the Chess Olympiad and was a Canadian Chess Champion. Illness prevented him from earning the grandmaster title but he was the first Canadian-born International Master. He died in 1980.
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Canadian George Woolf was one of the greatest jockeys of his era.
Called Iceman for his calm demeanor in races, he won 97 major stakes before his life was tragically cut short.
His 1938 victory with Seabiscuit over War Admiral remains legendary.
This is his story.
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Called Iceman for his calm demeanor in races, he won 97 major stakes before his life was tragically cut short.
His 1938 victory with Seabiscuit over War Admiral remains legendary.
This is his story.
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January 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Canadian George Woolf was one of the greatest jockeys of his era.
Called Iceman for his calm demeanor in races, he won 97 major stakes before his life was tragically cut short.
His 1938 victory with Seabiscuit over War Admiral remains legendary.
This is his story.
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Called Iceman for his calm demeanor in races, he won 97 major stakes before his life was tragically cut short.
His 1938 victory with Seabiscuit over War Admiral remains legendary.
This is his story.
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On this day in 1912, Renaude Lapointe was born in Disraeli, Quebec.
As a journalist, she worked for Le Soleil, La Presse and Time Magazine.
She served in the Senate from 1971 to 1987 and was the first French-Canadian woman to be Speaker of the Senate. She died in 2002.
As a journalist, she worked for Le Soleil, La Presse and Time Magazine.
She served in the Senate from 1971 to 1987 and was the first French-Canadian woman to be Speaker of the Senate. She died in 2002.
January 3, 2026 at 3:55 PM
On this day in 1912, Renaude Lapointe was born in Disraeli, Quebec.
As a journalist, she worked for Le Soleil, La Presse and Time Magazine.
She served in the Senate from 1971 to 1987 and was the first French-Canadian woman to be Speaker of the Senate. She died in 2002.
As a journalist, she worked for Le Soleil, La Presse and Time Magazine.
She served in the Senate from 1971 to 1987 and was the first French-Canadian woman to be Speaker of the Senate. She died in 2002.
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The names of Canada's provinces and territories come from many sources.
Some names come from Indigenous words, while others are named for royalty, and some are named for where settlers came from.
This is how each province and territory was named!
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Some names come from Indigenous words, while others are named for royalty, and some are named for where settlers came from.
This is how each province and territory was named!
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January 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The names of Canada's provinces and territories come from many sources.
Some names come from Indigenous words, while others are named for royalty, and some are named for where settlers came from.
This is how each province and territory was named!
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Some names come from Indigenous words, while others are named for royalty, and some are named for where settlers came from.
This is how each province and territory was named!
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