Dwight :mstdnca: :cangoose:

Retired, semi-retired, or maybe just tired, but still excited to learn, connect, and contribute.

Philosophical, sometimes facetious contemplations on life and the human condition, and of course, tree pictures.

#Calgary #Alberta #Canada #yyc 🇨🇦

#Humour #Photography #Nature #ChronicPain #Health #Science #Community #Education #Equity #Sustainability #MindBodyConnection #Mindfulness

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2024-10-03 17:58:54

Oh yeah.. well, if humans don't hibernate, then why am I bulking up for winter?

2024-08-31 16:13:31

Good day sunshine.
https://cdn.mastdn.ca/media_attachments/files/113/057/501/352/460/198/original/32ff054e9959e342.mp4

2024-08-19 18:51:11

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@npub12tg…3pk6 so much truth in this.

2024-08-19 14:53:59

A career oil and gas insider will soon be shaping climate policy in Alberta’s department of Environment and Protected Areas.
What could possibly go wrong? 🤔 😬
#Abgov #Alberta
https://www.nationalobserver.com/2024/08/19/news/oil-insider-hired-help-shape-albertas-climate-policy

2024-08-14 19:51:11

Approximately once every ten years, I forget to check pockets for Kleenex before putting clothes in the washing machine. Today was that day. 😕

2024-08-10 16:30:19

A beautiful day to go look at murals in Calgary beltline this afternoon. #yycbump
https://yycbump.ca/

2024-08-09 21:28:46

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@npub1cpf…5qsn This is how the robot uprising will begin.

2024-08-09 19:22:00

Trying to explain social media to my Mom, when she suddenly says,
"but if you're following them and they're following you, isn't everyone just going in a circle, not really going anywhere?"
OMG, she finally gets it.

2024-08-08 20:41:39

"It is what it is" is a horrible cliché, but it is what it is. 🤷🏼‍♂️

2024-08-08 14:51:42

We don't always have to know where we're going to know where we don’t belong.

2024-08-07 14:34:38

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@npub1u20…g8mh You're possibly thinking of the force. Despite years of practice, I have yet to master the skill. I keep trying though as you just never know..

2024-08-07 13:25:51

One eye is awake, which is enough for making coffee.

2024-08-06 19:36:43

The one rare day that your car is parked outside of the garage, because it's in the lot outside of the service center in the heart of a severe hail storm. 😕

2024-08-05 23:25:48

In Stock Market News.. Swear jar investment plans are doing surprisingly well.

2024-08-04 16:57:28

It is important that I weigh in on all subjects that I have no direct experience with.

2024-08-04 14:51:41

The lesson here is that using two poles isn't helpful in pole vault.

2024-08-04 14:41:21

Staring blurry eyed into our coffee, waiting for the magic.

2024-08-04 03:42:21

Olympic women's boxing eligibility controversy is a reminder of the harm in trusting bad faith actors.
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/boxing/olympics-imane-khelif-angela-carini-boxing-controversy-1.7282002

2024-08-04 01:54:08

When you lose the pole vault event but win the Olympics.

2024-08-03 22:35:57

When they claim that lazy, free loader immigrants are taking everybody’s jobs... do they hear themselves? 🤔

2024-08-03 22:27:06

Attacking women with cats like he has have never seen the internet. 🐈

2024-08-03 22:07:07

"He has the shortest pole of all the pole vaulters."
It's not about the length of the pole, it's.. Oh hell, who are we kidding?

2024-08-03 22:01:14

Host city for 2030 Winter Olympics hasn't yet been named.
Why? Because of climate change, it may not be cold enough.

2024-08-02 19:15:48

We’re sleepwalking toward disaster.
“The collapse time is estimated between 2037-2064 (10-90% CI) with a mean of 2050 and the probability of an #AMOC collapse before the year 2050 is estimated to be 59 ± 17 %.”
https://arxiv.org/html/2406.11738v1?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

2024-08-02 16:47:10

Just sitting back thinking about all the chores that I have decided to ignore today.

2024-08-01 02:16:45

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@npub16kl…3wry 😮 Buttons that can be pushed are so tempting. What did this one do?

2024-07-27 22:30:31

I'm going for a Yike ride.
"Don't you mean Bike ride?"
Maybe on a protected bike lane, yes..
But on the road, no.

2024-07-27 14:56:39

When a mobster says "Fix it" the meaning is understood.

2024-07-26 16:42:11

The old saying, "Can't see the forest for the trees" it's because they're on fire, right?

2024-07-25 16:06:14

#UCP
Unconcerned Callous Pointlessness
Unacceptable Crap Privilege
Unacceptable Corriculum Parameters
Usurping Community Protections
Unhinged Contemptuous Pinheads
Unfettered Corporate Profiteering
Uterus Control Party
Unfunded Care Programs
Unsupported Curriculum Pushing
Unequal Control Privileged
Unhinged Crackpot Party
Unscrupulous Conniving Pathetics
Unabated Corruption Perfidiousness
Unhinged Coercive Power
Ugly Contemptuous Pompousity
1/

2024-07-25 14:16:36

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@npub1r0w…5lx9 Maybe there was more to the plastic cover on Grandma's couch than we realized. 🤔

2024-07-25 13:56:48

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@npub1976…70pu Just contemplating tipping points and ecosystem collapse while I try to enjoy my morning coffee. 🙁

2024-07-25 13:52:13

When it's the very least that we can do, there will always be those prepared to do even less.

2024-07-25 04:18:54

The red dots are the out of control forest fires.
https://cdn.mastdn.ca/media_attachments/files/112/845/191/350/891/487/original/01bf8683139b30f9.jpg

2024-07-25 03:09:04

The wildfire has reached the Jasper townsite. First responders evacuated because the situation became too dangerous.
https://globalnews.ca/news/10640343/jasper-alberta-wildfire-evacuees-travel/

2024-07-23 22:19:35

Even in the seemingly dying embers moments, the ability to hang on to Hope, is already adding the fuel and stoking the embers that can reignite a flame.

2024-07-23 19:39:01

We’re all in this together.. that is unless we cycle, walk, use transit.. or even if we’re another driver on their road.

2024-07-23 16:49:30

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@npub10ng…p99h Rain would be so nice.
I was in Edmonton all last week. It was brutal. 🥵

2024-07-23 14:39:37

34°C again today, but at least the air quality is also high risk from forest fire smoke. 😕

2024-07-23 04:37:08

Evacuation Order issued for the Town of Jasper and Jasper National Park.
Area: This alert is in effect for everyone located in Jasper and Jasper National Park.
Action to take: Everyone in Jasper and Jasper National Park must evacuate now.
#Alberta #AlbertaEmergencyAlerts
https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-emergency-alert.aspx

2024-07-21 01:01:59

Live feed of bears fishing for a meal.
Brooks Falls - Katmai National Park, Alaska
https://youtube.com/live/d1YoGAxmZtE?feature=shared

2024-07-20 18:48:14

"Our unethical grifting was within the ethics rules that we specifically changed to accommodate it."
#abpoli #abgov

2024-07-20 17:13:05

Street view of a street scene mural at an art supply store.
#Photography #Alberta
https://cdn.mastdn.ca/media_attachments/files/112/819/931/385/710/465/original/d8a0fc7aea0215af.jpg

2024-07-20 15:48:56

They expect and plan to win the election even if they lose.
It's just that it will be somewhat easier to defeat them if they do lose.

2024-07-20 15:35:42

Our words appearing across far flung screens, we are at once both ubiquitous and alone.

2024-07-14 16:40:35

I have a hard time feeling anything other than apathy for someone who’s been inciting violence for years and whose followers send death threats to those who oppose him.

2024-07-14 16:31:25

Dancing in the morning sunshine.
#Photography
https://cdn.mastdn.ca/media_attachments/files/112/785/788/025/089/968/original/a44ace5df9caffa1.mp4

2024-07-14 15:29:44

He should be in protective custody.
"Doesn't that just mean imprisonment or jail?"
But protective.

2024-07-13 21:01:47

She watches my horrible movie choice with me that we're both disappointed with after because..
well, I'm not sure why,
Most likely as a sign of support because love..
And not to use as leverage when she wants to pick the movie..
🤔
Yep, definitely love.

2024-07-13 18:26:26

A cat from somewhere in the neighbourhood stopped to visit with me on the deck.
I offered some water which was gratefully accepted.
It cuddled and purred for about 20 minutes, then gave a little thank you meow and carried on its journey.
A successful #Caturday 🐈 🙂

2024-07-12 22:49:31

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@npub1mmf…eknq Make sure that they last more than 2 hours.
Just saying.

2024-07-12 18:05:44

It's Friday afternoon and you're still at work, while your mind has already left for the weekend without you.

2024-07-11 22:47:42

Accidentally disrupted the protective layer of dust on the vacuum cleaner.

2024-07-10 02:26:32

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Seriously, why can I step through the open door into the refreshing coolness of the evening air, but the heat in the house can't?

2024-07-10 02:26:05

Even with windows and doors wide open, stifling heat can't escape the house due to force field technology.

2024-07-09 15:09:54

9 AM. Outside air temperature is now the same as the inside air temperature.
Time to close the windows.

2024-07-07 20:54:19

France's feel good story of the summer doesn't even involve the Olympics.

2024-07-07 15:16:31

"we'll be flirting with 35°C this week"
I can assure you, I will not be flirting in this heat.

2024-07-05 22:32:43

"Are you saying that I'm ignorant, corrupt, greedy and selfish because I'm conservative?"
No, of course not. Just that if you are conservative, you willingly support and agree with those who openly are.
See totally different. 🙂

2024-07-05 19:57:25

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@npub1sr0…6h8d A brain piercing frequency doesn't seem like safety. 🤔

2024-07-05 19:30:33

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@npub1gds…cvzz any horrible plan denial by him is said with a wink wink. They know he's still on-board.

2024-07-05 15:02:57

Constantly trying to hide the pain… because we don’t want to make anyone else miserable…
so they don’t see the struggle, the medications, the tears…
they don’t see the days it takes to recover from a few hours of pretending to be fine.

2024-07-05 14:54:26

Often, the people who say it's going to be fine are those with little risk that it'll be anything else.

2024-07-04 15:49:49

"If the protestors get their way, we won't be able to war indiscriminately."

2024-07-04 13:38:32

Each survival, while exhausting, demonstrates our strength and resilience, and can improve our confidence in doing so again.

2024-07-04 13:35:46

If you get invited for drinks at a #CalgaryStampede party that starts at 8, you should confirm AM or PM.
It could be a breakfast event.

2024-07-03 18:12:32

Reminder that chaos and collapse has been their plan all along.

2024-07-03 18:12:12

Fiscally conservative is not fiscally responsible.

2024-07-02 16:55:26

Breaking news: Many will be relieved to know that I may take a shower that lasts longer than 90 seconds today. 🚿
Just shy of a month since a major break in one of #Calgary’s main water feeder lines, Indoor water use restrictions have been lifted. 🙂

2024-07-02 00:58:18

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@npub1vhj…vzwe Next year's replacement Subjugation day does not seem like a good plan. 😕

2024-07-02 00:52:09

March 23, 1933, the Enabling Act became law in Germany, giving the chief executive power to enforce his own laws without checks and balances.
The Act marked the formal transition from democratic republic to totalitarian dictatorship.
If history has taught us anything, it's that it rarely does. 😕

2024-07-01 23:30:43

Busy tiny gardener.
https://cdn.mastdn.ca/media_attachments/files/112/713/831/404/623/956/original/27c3f66d8e02bdad.mp4

2024-07-01 17:31:20

Hey, look at this..
50% OFF National Music Centre Memberships
For one day only on #CanadaDay.
I renewed mine. 🙂
#Calgary #yyc
https://www.studiobell.ca/become-a-member

2024-07-01 16:46:47

You feel that you've been doing pretty well considering all that's going on, but can you even remember the last time that you levitated? 🤔

2024-07-01 16:02:25

Happy #CanadaDay 🇨🇦 :cangoose:
EXPLAINING CANADA DAY TO AMERICANS
https://youtube.com/shorts/Wxt6NyTVN7Y?feature=shared

2024-06-30 23:51:29

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@npub1j63…52qn We gave our customer the paycheck as a bit of joke because he'd been such a part of our daily work. Joke was on us, as he never cashed it and messed up our accounting. 😏

2024-06-29 19:05:06

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BTW, capturing these shadows was inspired by my recent viewing of the movie, Perfect Days.
A recommend watch about the beauty of a simple life. https://www.perfectdays-movie.jp/en/

2024-06-29 15:32:30

My wife says that it’s important for us to make direct eye contact when she's talking to me to ensure that I'm listening and more importantly, hearing her.
It’s possible that we are discussing something right now. 🤔

2024-06-29 15:03:01

I can complete a 15 minute walk in the park in 2 hours.
#Photography
https://cdn.mastdn.ca/media_attachments/files/112/700/491/140/036/213/original/36b7a7dcaea6912a.mp4

2024-06-28 04:14:15

The most effective way for a foreign country to destroy an enemy without setting foot in the country, is to subvert and turn that enemy's leaders and democratic system into a mockery.

2024-06-27 15:00:16

"The new variants are being made by the unmasked many,
at a rate too high to strain match vaccines for the elderly.
We are killing them."
-Dr. Noor Bari, MBBS BSc Hons Infectious Diseases

2024-06-27 13:10:06

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@npub14lu…zywf By the time you feel that it might be, damage has already been done and you're possibly just becoming aware of it.
Don't take this lightly. Trust me on this. Take care.

2024-06-26 15:16:37

With the Earth spinning @ 1,600 kph,
While orbiting the Sun @ 107,000 kph
Which speeds through Milky Way @ 792,000 kph
That travels across the universe @ an incredible 2 million kph..
Just don't ask me to do the math to determine how old I am today. 🤔

2024-06-26 14:53:52

When she asks, "would you like.."
I always answer yes before I even know what it is. It hasn't failed me.. yet.

2024-06-26 01:13:07

I made the mistake of going to the park on the weekend.
Everyone was at the park.
Can you imagine? 😬

2024-06-26 00:45:39

People who talk about "during the pandemic" as if that is in the past. 🙄

2024-06-25 03:24:10

A lot of stuff that we fret about just doesn't matter in the big picture.
And a lot of the stuff that we think doesn't matter in the big picture, does.
Anyway, good luck.

2024-06-25 02:13:48

Apparently I can hold my breath for 20 minutes.
#StanleyCupFinal

2024-06-25 01:48:04

Brewing myself some calming tea.
Hopefully 8 cups is enough. 😬
#NHL #StanleyCupFinal #oilersvspanthers #LetsGoOilers

2024-06-24 23:52:55

BTW, there's apparently a hockey game tonight that's kind of an important one.

2024-06-24 14:41:37

"We still use old British Imperial measurements as a sign of our independence.. wait." 🤔

2024-06-23 22:10:45

It's too hot to cook inside today so, we'll stand by the 1000 degree outdoor grill in the hot sun because just a salad would be ridiculous.

2024-06-22 22:48:53

Gluten intolerance be damned.
https://cdn.mastdn.ca/media_attachments/files/112/662/700/448/559/987/original/198768dfdae319cd.jpg

2024-06-22 15:41:58

Brilliant. #LetsGoOilers
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8bLVq6t7MH/?igsh=MTZyeno2anYycDhpNA==

2024-06-20 18:17:09

The regular water supply in #Calgary, may be restored by July 5th. 🤞
Already imagining the day.
Besides catching up on laundry, I may treat myself to a luxuriously long 5 minute shower. 🚿
It will be interesting to see if water consumption goes considerably higher than our normal average consumption as everyone catches up on neglected tasks, just back to normal, or if we've learned to make better use of this resource. 🤔

2024-06-19 19:32:18

The mighty Oyster Mushroom hunter has found an accompaniment for tonight's dinner.
#Photography
https://cdn.mastdn.ca/media_attachments/files/112/644/920/378/226/539/original/d7963bd3e7c03a32.jpg

2024-06-19 02:46:41

If you're watching the #StanleyCupFinal don't forget to breathe.
#oilersvspanthers

2024-06-18 14:58:47

Shower day. 🚿
Two people.
Total water run time, 3 minutes.
No problem.
#Calgary #CalgaryWaterRestriction

2024-06-17 23:29:59

Hey Alberta, remember not to plant your gardens until July when it will hopefully be safe from frost.
What? 🤔

2024-06-17 00:49:08

Just days away from summer solstice and long hot days.
It was snowing in Kananaskis today, just an hour drive from home.