The Old Gay Guy
@oldgayguy2020.bsky.social
Canadian, whyte, queer, married, left-leaning, politically engaged, retired, amateur photographer
Racism, fascism, homophobia, transphobia, misogyny, DMs blocked
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Racism, fascism, homophobia, transphobia, misogyny, DMs blocked
They/them or He/him 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
I'm too old to be bullied or take 🐂💩
ACAB
Early sign of spring.
The ash trees are starting to bloom!
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
Crescent Heights Park
Calgary Alberta
#phonephotography #photography
The ash trees are starting to bloom!
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
Crescent Heights Park
Calgary Alberta
#phonephotography #photography
April 15, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Early sign of spring.
The ash trees are starting to bloom!
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
Crescent Heights Park
Calgary Alberta
#phonephotography #photography
The ash trees are starting to bloom!
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
Crescent Heights Park
Calgary Alberta
#phonephotography #photography
Good news in Calgary Confederation!
Of course, the CPC candidate, Jeremy Nixon, was an objectively terrible UCP MLA who lost the provincial seat to the NDP in 2023. He just might be doing the Liberals a favour!
#CarneyforPM
#ConfederationisWorthFightingFor
Of course, the CPC candidate, Jeremy Nixon, was an objectively terrible UCP MLA who lost the provincial seat to the NDP in 2023. He just might be doing the Liberals a favour!
#CarneyforPM
#ConfederationisWorthFightingFor
April 14, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Good news in Calgary Confederation!
Of course, the CPC candidate, Jeremy Nixon, was an objectively terrible UCP MLA who lost the provincial seat to the NDP in 2023. He just might be doing the Liberals a favour!
#CarneyforPM
#ConfederationisWorthFightingFor
Of course, the CPC candidate, Jeremy Nixon, was an objectively terrible UCP MLA who lost the provincial seat to the NDP in 2023. He just might be doing the Liberals a favour!
#CarneyforPM
#ConfederationisWorthFightingFor
April 4/25
This little beetle is the first bug of spring!
I found him on my windshield today at Ralph Klein Park
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
Calgary Alberta
#signsofspring #phonephotography
This little beetle is the first bug of spring!
I found him on my windshield today at Ralph Klein Park
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
Calgary Alberta
#signsofspring #phonephotography
April 5, 2025 at 4:21 AM
April 4/25
This little beetle is the first bug of spring!
I found him on my windshield today at Ralph Klein Park
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
Calgary Alberta
#signsofspring #phonephotography
This little beetle is the first bug of spring!
I found him on my windshield today at Ralph Klein Park
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
Calgary Alberta
#signsofspring #phonephotography
It's springtime in Alberta!
We could still get a foot of snow
It could still dip to -20°
But the robins are back, so it's officially spring!
#springtime #signsofspring #phonephotography #photography
We could still get a foot of snow
It could still dip to -20°
But the robins are back, so it's officially spring!
#springtime #signsofspring #phonephotography #photography
March 28, 2025 at 12:30 AM
It's springtime in Alberta!
We could still get a foot of snow
It could still dip to -20°
But the robins are back, so it's officially spring!
#springtime #signsofspring #phonephotography #photography
We could still get a foot of snow
It could still dip to -20°
But the robins are back, so it's officially spring!
#springtime #signsofspring #phonephotography #photography
The path I'm on is my path
Do I know what's around the corner?
Do I know, for sure, the destination?
No.
But I can stand still & be stuck
Or
Carry on, & learn what there is to learn
I'm going to choose learning
#path #learning #photography
Do I know what's around the corner?
Do I know, for sure, the destination?
No.
But I can stand still & be stuck
Or
Carry on, & learn what there is to learn
I'm going to choose learning
#path #learning #photography
March 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The path I'm on is my path
Do I know what's around the corner?
Do I know, for sure, the destination?
No.
But I can stand still & be stuck
Or
Carry on, & learn what there is to learn
I'm going to choose learning
#path #learning #photography
Do I know what's around the corner?
Do I know, for sure, the destination?
No.
But I can stand still & be stuck
Or
Carry on, & learn what there is to learn
I'm going to choose learning
#path #learning #photography
Ya know, I still clean up pretty good once in a while!
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
March 1, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Ya know, I still clean up pretty good once in a while!
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
PAY ATTENTION!
Especially if you've never been hungry or never been unhoused
Especially if you've never been hungry or never been unhoused
February 26, 2025 at 5:25 PM
PAY ATTENTION!
Especially if you've never been hungry or never been unhoused
Especially if you've never been hungry or never been unhoused
I wish I'd known when I was a kid...
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
February 26, 2025 at 3:44 AM
I wish I'd known when I was a kid...
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
6°C, 30 km/h breeze from the west, and a classic Chinook Arch
Feels like March
Still winter, more of it yet to come.
But, a promise of spring
And hope for survival of another Alberta winter
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
McHugh Bluff
Calgary AB
Feels like March
Still winter, more of it yet to come.
But, a promise of spring
And hope for survival of another Alberta winter
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
McHugh Bluff
Calgary AB
February 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
6°C, 30 km/h breeze from the west, and a classic Chinook Arch
Feels like March
Still winter, more of it yet to come.
But, a promise of spring
And hope for survival of another Alberta winter
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
McHugh Bluff
Calgary AB
Feels like March
Still winter, more of it yet to come.
But, a promise of spring
And hope for survival of another Alberta winter
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
McHugh Bluff
Calgary AB
Mithi, the feline Jabba the Hutt, surveys her realm from her regal perch, awaiting homage and servitude from her human & her spare human
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
#catpics #photpgraphy #phonephotography
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
#catpics #photpgraphy #phonephotography
February 21, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Mithi, the feline Jabba the Hutt, surveys her realm from her regal perch, awaiting homage and servitude from her human & her spare human
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
#catpics #photpgraphy #phonephotography
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
#catpics #photpgraphy #phonephotography
It was -24°C just 24 hours ago.
That's a 30° change in 24 hours.
For US folks:
-24°C = -12°F
6°C = 43°F
Ah... Calgary weather!
🤦🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤣
#calgaryweather
That's a 30° change in 24 hours.
For US folks:
-24°C = -12°F
6°C = 43°F
Ah... Calgary weather!
🤦🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤣
#calgaryweather
February 20, 2025 at 7:12 PM
It was -24°C just 24 hours ago.
That's a 30° change in 24 hours.
For US folks:
-24°C = -12°F
6°C = 43°F
Ah... Calgary weather!
🤦🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤣
#calgaryweather
That's a 30° change in 24 hours.
For US folks:
-24°C = -12°F
6°C = 43°F
Ah... Calgary weather!
🤦🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤣
#calgaryweather
Throw back Thursday
December 10/14
Alberta Legislature
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
#tbt #photography #phonephotography
December 10/14
Alberta Legislature
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
#tbt #photography #phonephotography
February 13, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Throw back Thursday
December 10/14
Alberta Legislature
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
#tbt #photography #phonephotography
December 10/14
Alberta Legislature
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
#tbt #photography #phonephotography
Fading afternoon light on a February afternoon
The ancient limestone, shale, & dolomite of the Eastern Slopes of the Canadian Rockies standing timeless watch over the foothills of Stoney Nakoda Territory at Mînî Thnî
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
The ancient limestone, shale, & dolomite of the Eastern Slopes of the Canadian Rockies standing timeless watch over the foothills of Stoney Nakoda Territory at Mînî Thnî
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
February 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Fading afternoon light on a February afternoon
The ancient limestone, shale, & dolomite of the Eastern Slopes of the Canadian Rockies standing timeless watch over the foothills of Stoney Nakoda Territory at Mînî Thnî
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
The ancient limestone, shale, & dolomite of the Eastern Slopes of the Canadian Rockies standing timeless watch over the foothills of Stoney Nakoda Territory at Mînî Thnî
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
It's February
It's chilly
Warm enough for a walk
Too brisk for a sit
Spring will come
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
McHugh Bluff
Calgary Alberta
#phonephotography #photography
It's chilly
Warm enough for a walk
Too brisk for a sit
Spring will come
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
McHugh Bluff
Calgary Alberta
#phonephotography #photography
February 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
It's February
It's chilly
Warm enough for a walk
Too brisk for a sit
Spring will come
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
McHugh Bluff
Calgary Alberta
#phonephotography #photography
It's chilly
Warm enough for a walk
Too brisk for a sit
Spring will come
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
McHugh Bluff
Calgary Alberta
#phonephotography #photography
Mithi has had a bit of a traumatic day...
She had to get put in her carrier & go for a car ride
The car ride was to the vet, where they stuck their hands in her mouth
When she got home, she really, really needed a bath. Now she's clean, fluffy, dander-free smells like coconut
🪡
She had to get put in her carrier & go for a car ride
The car ride was to the vet, where they stuck their hands in her mouth
When she got home, she really, really needed a bath. Now she's clean, fluffy, dander-free smells like coconut
🪡
February 7, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Mithi has had a bit of a traumatic day...
She had to get put in her carrier & go for a car ride
The car ride was to the vet, where they stuck their hands in her mouth
When she got home, she really, really needed a bath. Now she's clean, fluffy, dander-free smells like coconut
🪡
She had to get put in her carrier & go for a car ride
The car ride was to the vet, where they stuck their hands in her mouth
When she got home, she really, really needed a bath. Now she's clean, fluffy, dander-free smells like coconut
🪡
Mittens, aka Mithi (Urdu for sweet) hanging out on her towel on my desk this morning while I write
She likes mornings as much as I do. I love sharing my morning with her
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
She likes mornings as much as I do. I love sharing my morning with her
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
February 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Mittens, aka Mithi (Urdu for sweet) hanging out on her towel on my desk this morning while I write
She likes mornings as much as I do. I love sharing my morning with her
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
She likes mornings as much as I do. I love sharing my morning with her
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
Kk. Y'all are stuck with Mittens pics for a bit, cuz she's just so damn adorable!!!
♥️♥️♥️
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
#cutecats #fosterkitty
♥️♥️♥️
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
#cutecats #fosterkitty
February 2, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Kk. Y'all are stuck with Mittens pics for a bit, cuz she's just so damn adorable!!!
♥️♥️♥️
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
#cutecats #fosterkitty
♥️♥️♥️
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
#cutecats #fosterkitty
In the midst of chaos, a reason to love and be loved
Mittens is our new foster kitty
We get to have her until she's ready to find her new forever home
She's still a little nervous, but she knows she's safe & loved
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
Mittens is our new foster kitty
We get to have her until she's ready to find her new forever home
She's still a little nervous, but she knows she's safe & loved
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
February 2, 2025 at 3:39 AM
In the midst of chaos, a reason to love and be loved
Mittens is our new foster kitty
We get to have her until she's ready to find her new forever home
She's still a little nervous, but she knows she's safe & loved
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
Mittens is our new foster kitty
We get to have her until she's ready to find her new forever home
She's still a little nervous, but she knows she's safe & loved
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
Lake Minnewanka & Bow Falls from our escape to the mountains today
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
Banff Alberta
#photography #phonephotography
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
Banff Alberta
#photography #phonephotography
January 29, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Lake Minnewanka & Bow Falls from our escape to the mountains today
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
Banff Alberta
#photography #phonephotography
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
Banff Alberta
#photography #phonephotography
We needed a break from the world and ran away to Banff today, just in time for Banff Snow Days
Some incredible snow & ice sculptures
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
Banff Alberta
#photography #phoneohotography
Some incredible snow & ice sculptures
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
Banff Alberta
#photography #phoneohotography
January 29, 2025 at 4:43 AM
We needed a break from the world and ran away to Banff today, just in time for Banff Snow Days
Some incredible snow & ice sculptures
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
Banff Alberta
#photography #phoneohotography
Some incredible snow & ice sculptures
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
Banff Alberta
#photography #phoneohotography
Are you whyte?
Do you care about anyone but cis-het, white people?
Then read this book...
Black Fatigue
Indigenous Fatigue
Brown Fatigue
Asian Fatigue
Trans Fatigue
Queer Fatigue
They're not all exactly the same, but there are enough similarities
Read the book!
✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Do you care about anyone but cis-het, white people?
Then read this book...
Black Fatigue
Indigenous Fatigue
Brown Fatigue
Asian Fatigue
Trans Fatigue
Queer Fatigue
They're not all exactly the same, but there are enough similarities
Read the book!
✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
January 27, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Are you whyte?
Do you care about anyone but cis-het, white people?
Then read this book...
Black Fatigue
Indigenous Fatigue
Brown Fatigue
Asian Fatigue
Trans Fatigue
Queer Fatigue
They're not all exactly the same, but there are enough similarities
Read the book!
✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Do you care about anyone but cis-het, white people?
Then read this book...
Black Fatigue
Indigenous Fatigue
Brown Fatigue
Asian Fatigue
Trans Fatigue
Queer Fatigue
They're not all exactly the same, but there are enough similarities
Read the book!
✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
I believed this for over 40 years. I believed the companies I devoted my heart & soul to would look after me & reward my hard work & loyalty.
I was wrong!
Unionize!
#unionize
I was wrong!
Unionize!
#unionize
January 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I believed this for over 40 years. I believed the companies I devoted my heart & soul to would look after me & reward my hard work & loyalty.
I was wrong!
Unionize!
#unionize
I was wrong!
Unionize!
#unionize
Thinking of my friends in New Orleans today, as they deal with Canadian style winter weather
Y'all got this! Stay home if you can, stay warm, & stay safe!
🍁🧡🧡🧡🍁
Y'all got this! Stay home if you can, stay warm, & stay safe!
🍁🧡🧡🧡🍁
January 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Thinking of my friends in New Orleans today, as they deal with Canadian style winter weather
Y'all got this! Stay home if you can, stay warm, & stay safe!
🍁🧡🧡🧡🍁
Y'all got this! Stay home if you can, stay warm, & stay safe!
🍁🧡🧡🧡🍁
Weak Winter Light
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
Crescent Heights Park
Calgary Alberta
#photography #phonephotography
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
Crescent Heights Park
Calgary Alberta
#photography #phonephotography
January 17, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Weak Winter Light
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
Crescent Heights Park
Calgary Alberta
#photography #phonephotography
Noticing
Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Significance in the Insignificant
Crescent Heights Park
Calgary Alberta
#photography #phonephotography