: 🔗 robot / android — Wordorigins.org #etymology Robots are a staple of science fiction and …
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: SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) (2025) #Watching
: Schwans @ Cherry Beach with Diana Shepherd
: Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain (2023) #Watching
: John Oliver did a segment on centralized social platforms run by billionaires. Not everyone can …
: This is what I’ve been trying to figure out since leaving Facebook and Instagram. #MetaExodus …
: A Guide to Figuring out the Age of an Undated World Map (via @infobeautiful@vis.social and xkcd)
: Goatchicken. ‘Hours of Joanna the Mad’, Bruges 1486-1506. BL, Add 18852, fol. 67r. (via …
: This is one of my favourite things that SNL has ever done. youtu.be/BONhk-hbi…
: Tiger. From “Brehms Tierleben,” vol. 1 by Alfred Edmund Brehm, Leipzig, Vienna: 1893 …
: How Priscilla, Queen of the Desert changed the world | Between A Frock & A Hard Place …
: You can export everything from Instagram and Facebook. I had been going since 2005 so it took a …
: Scottish place names are full of ghosts. They describe fields that are no longer there, forests long …
: Sunday-Funday at Cherry Beach vimeo.com/105949795…
: 🔗 Maple Scan: Buy Canadian Scan any product and find out if it truly supports Canadian businesses. …
: 🔗 You’re not going to believe what I’m about to tell you (classroom-friendly version) - …
: Scottish Gaelic - The Language Of The Land (via @kristiedegaris@mastodon.scot) …
: Challengers (2024) #Watching
: Timestalker (2024) #Watching
: I’ve never heard of this #font before and now I expect to see it everywhere! (Also, yes, I am …
: Strictly Ballroom (1992) #Watching with Diana Shepherd
: Canadian residents are racing to save the data in Trump’s crosshairs | CBC News
: The Wild Robot (2024) #Watching
: Self Reliance (2024) #Watching
: Good Mr. Darwin once contended That Beetles were from Bees descended, And as my pictures show I …
: Walking home music #CurrentMood
: A delicious Egyptian dinner with the heavenly Helen @ Papyrus
: I’m not going back to Facebook or Instagram. I’m uncomfortable with Meta’s changes …
: Star Trek: Section 31 (2025) #Review
: Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (2023)
: Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (2023) #Watching This one came out a year before the current …
: Stay away from negative people. They have a problem for every solution. - Albert Einstein
: “On the dirt roads of Arkansas I first met Robert Burns…” Dr Maya Angelou goes on a pilgrimage to …
: …but I’m still here! #Trans #Transgender #LGBT #LGBTQIA2S+
: And as soon as they sat down, Tigger took a large mouthful of honey […] and then he said in a …
: What a fun (and super-gay) show! Titanique @ CAA Theatre
: Ooo! A Gàidhlig detective series on BBC Alba! With subtitles, this should be lovely! …
: Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition… There must be in-groups whom the law …
: Honey Dijon music.apple.com/ca/album/… #CurrentMood
: Word of the Day: FAUXSTALGIA (n.) nostalgia for something that never existed, or an experience one …
: I deleted my Threads account. It’s literally the least I could do. I’m thinking about …
: Nefelibata (Ne-fe-le-ba-ta) Portuguese (n.) “Cloud Walker” One who lives in the clouds …
: “Nothing is stranger to man than his own image.” In 1921, #OTD, theworld premiere of the …
: Etm (abbr.) Latin abbreviation for the literal translation of “and shit”, specifically …
: After the Thin Man (1936) #Watching
: Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story (2023) #Watching
: Ikigai - that interesting self-development concept & prism from Japan - and its (more …
: What does one do with leftover roasted eggplant? Why, one makes eggplant rolls with ricotta, …
: The Tiger’s Apprentice (2024) #Watching
: Gladiator II (2024) #Watching
: Venom: The Last Dance (2024) #Watching
: Korean BBQ with the amazing Angus! @ Korean Grill House
: Du Barry was a Lady (1943) #Watching
: White Christmas (1954) #Watching
: Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020) #Watching
: Prep done for two lasagnas, one with noodles and one with roasted eggplant. Loaf of bread on the go. …
: A beautiful looking and freezing feeling morning at the beach with the dogs @ Ashbridges Bay Park
: Out with the old and in with the new. Merry Deskmas to me!
: Cassoulet with the discerning Doris @ Le Paradis
: A chilly but delightful morning with the dogs @ Cherry Beach
: This week’s treadmill show is… One Hundred Years of Solitude (2024) #Watching
: Ian’s birthday continues! Flowers 💐 from Sharon
: Company (2011) #watching with Carolyn
: Helen and I celebrated our joint birthday. She is younger than me by two weeks and won’t let me …
: A joint birthday dinner with the sensational Steve and the genial Gerry @ Thong Lor Thai Grilled Bar
: I gave up my car 20 years ago. I’ve done fine walking or biking to work and taking public transit, …
: Catherine Called Birdy (2022) #Watching
: The Day of the Jackal (1973) #Watching
: What has become my annual hot-pot. Happy birthday to me!! 🥳
: Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar (2019) #Watching
: The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964) #Watching
: The bagpiper re-appeared on the market place Henry Justice Ford, from "The Red Fairy Book" by Andrew Lang, London, New York: 1890 (via …
: Africa is BIG (via @infobeautiful@vis.social)
: Robin of Sherwood music by Clannad! That brings me back!
: I’m watching this 80s series of Robin Hood again after many years. It holds up! Watching Robin …
: Robin of Sherwood music by Clannad! That brings me back! [youtu.be/sFUrzkquR...](https://youtu.be/sFUrzkquRaM?si=BWXqKhhTnyDPQozT)
: Robin of Sherwood (1984) I'm watching this 80s series of Robin Hood again after many years. It holds up! #Watching
: Piece by Piece (2024) #Watching
: Martha (2024) #Watching
: Point Break (1991) #Watching
: Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story (2024) #Watching
: Let the Canary Sing (2023) #Watching
: Saturday Night (2024) #Watching
: The Vourdalak (2023) #Watching
: Lisa Frankenstein (2024) #Watching
: Oblivion (2013) #Watching
: Edge of Tomorrow (2014) #Watching
: Leaves are fun! @ Monarch Park [videopress.com/v/4JUE2Wf...](https://videopress.com/v/4JUE2WfG?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&a …
: Apostrophobia (via @danpiraro@instagram)
: The Substance (2024) #Watching
: Empty Bowls (we’re good at this after all these years) with Doris and Helen @ Gardiner Museum
: Still living the cafe lifestyle! @ Zaza Eapresso Bar & Gelato
: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) #SpookySeason #Watching
: The Sixth Sense (1999) #SpookySeason #Watching
: Alien: Romulus (2024) #SpookySeason #Watching
: Dangerous Days: Making 'Blade Runner' (2007) #Watching
: Heading back home on a slightly drearier day than I’ve had all week in Montreal. [videopress.com/v/SN4dp6P...](https://videopress.com/v/SN4dp6Pk?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&a …
: So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993) #SpookySeason #Watching
: I Saw the TV Glow (2024) #SpookySeason #Watching
: Peaceful @ Lost River [videopress.com/v/oWcyEl9...](https://videopress.com/v/oWcyEl9j?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&a …
: Turns out my hotel is right next to the Horse Palace Stable Park “Built in 1862, the Horse Palace stable was the oldest stable still in operation in Montreal when it …
: The coffee shop lifestyle @ Le Petit Dep
: Here’s where I’m staying, along with its “Secret Garden”
: Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal
: At my favourite little Persian cafe, having ginger tea and a bit of saffron rice pudding @ Café Aunja
: The coffee shop lifestyle @ Maman, Griffintown
: Dinner with the genial Jules @ Regashi Isakaya
: Such a cute little room! There’s what they call “The Secret Garden” outside my window. I take …
: Speak No Evil (2024) #SpookySeason #Watching
: Salem's Lot (2024) #SpookySeason #Watching
: Seeing some beautiful fall colours from the train [videopress.com/v/M598bB2...](https://videopress.com/v/M598bB2S?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&a …
: Today we went to Kirkwall (near Hamilton) because it's been 20 years since Maggie left us. She was a …
: I guess I’ve still got it! I don’t make bread much anymore (because I’m diabetic) but I’ve kept my …
: Mary Oliver, “To Begin With, the Sweet Grass” from Evidence The witchery of living is my whole conversation with you, my darlings. All I can tell you is what I …
: Will & Harper (2024) #Watching
: #TIL that Salem is short for Jerusalem! #SalemsLot
: Happy #ThanksGracie to those who celebrate!
: At Cherry Beach for the puppies’ birthday
: Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007) #Watching
: Here are some other photos from Port Dalhousie (pronounced 'Daloozie'), the show, and walking Mycroft
: One Man, Two Guvnors @ Shaw Festival
: Do You Like Venn Diagrams? (via @MooseAllain@mas.to)
: Heading to Niagara-on-the-Lake!
: Dinner with the huggable Helen @ Wok Theory
: AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004) #Watching
: Alien Resurrection (1997) #Watching
: Burn After Reading (2008) #Watching
: Longlegs (2024) #Watching
: Memory: The Origins of Alien (2019) #Watching
: Swearing Is More Important Than You Think [Uncensored] - Freakonomics Swearing Is More Important Than You Think [Uncensored] - Freakonomics — Read on …
: I go to the ROM for more than just the objects. I’ve sat on most of these grand old benches. @ Royal Ontario Museum
: Look at these fine fellows! @ Royal Ontario Museum
: Quilts @ Royal Ontario Museum
: Visiting some old friends @ The Royal Ontario Museum
: Just getting around to posting that I had dinner with the devastating Doris on Thursday. Really good …
: The rat retired from the world J.-J. Grandville, from "Fables de La Fontaine," vol. 1 by Jean de La Fontaine, Paris: 1838 (via …
: Shrimp Fresh Rolls I tried my hand at Shrimp Fresh Rolls. There's soy (instead of rice) wraps and some shirataki …
: I find this to be a really useful introduction to the idea of gender dysphoria. …
: (via @the.language.nerds@threads.net)
: While I was at it, I thought I’d visit my second closest library! (@ St. James Town Public Library)
: After all these years of living in #Toronto, I finally got around to getting a library card!
: Despicable Me 4 (2024) #Watching
: …and we had a delicious lunch at Diwan, the restaurant inside the museum
: Spent the day at the Agha Khan Museum with the hale and hearty Helen!
: The Instigators (2024) #Watching
: The one unicorn to appear in a medieval Welsh legend was a surprisingly savage beast that resembled …
: Late Night with the Devil (2024)
: Stress Positions (2024)
: Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) #Watching
: If a tree reaches 100 years of age, its soul develops the ability to manifest out of its body. In …
: #uncanny (via @the.language.nerds@threads.net)
: Bagpipes cat. book of hours, Paris ca. 1460. NY, Morgan Library & Museum, MS M.282, fol. 133v. …
: Midsommar (2019) #Watching
: The word SPOON originally meant a small sliver or offcut of wood or similar material—and in the …
: Humpty Dumpty had a great fall Leonard Leslie Brooke, from A nursery rhyme picture book [no.1], London, New York: [1914] …
: Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) #Watching
: The love letter generator that foretold ChatGPT - Big Think Alan Turing and Christopher Strachey created a ground-breaking algorithm to write love letters, long …
: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) #Watching
: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) #Watching
: δράκων, Drakon The word dragon comes from the Greek δράκων, Drakon, and means simply serpent or serpentine. Beasts …
: Dinner with the disarming Derek @ Kimchi Korea House
: Jagged (2021) #Watching
: The Pajama Game (1957) #Watching
: All That Jazz (1979) #Watching
: Slaughterhouse Rulez (2018) #Watching
: Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution (2024) #Watching
: A Day in New York by Ryuichi Sakamoto, Jaques Morelenbaum, Paula Morelenbaum And here I think I’m a big Ryuichi Sakamoto fan when I discover that he did a Bossa Nova album …
: Enter the Fat Dragon (1978) It's time for… Kung Fu!!! #Watching
: Ryuichi Sakamoto Ryuichi Sakamoto was a Japanese composer who had quite an impact on me in the 1980s. You may know …
: I have had a visitor! [vimeo.com/965601882](https://vimeo.com/965601882) #Watching
: Enter the Clones of Bruce (2023) It’s time for… Kung Fu!!! #Watching
: I was looking around for a photo of my dad to post. I'm pretty sure he was the same age here as I am …
: Invasion of the Bee Girls (1973) #Watching
: Queer Planet (2023) #Watching
: "This is a great comfort," said the Tin Woodman William Wallace Denslow, from "The wonderful wizard of Oz" by Lyman Frank Baum, Chicago, New York: …
: As for mountain dragons, they have gilded scales Léon Carré, from “Au jardin des gemmes” by Léonard Rosenthal, Paris: [1924] (via …
: How to Identify that Light in the Sky Illustration Credit & Copyright: HK (The League of Lost Causes)
: Orion and the Dark (2024) #Watching
: Godzilla Minus One (2023) #Watching
: Tree of mine! O tree of mine! Have you seen my naughty little maid. Arthur Rackham, from "English …
: Jim Henson Idea Man (2024) #Watching
: Angry porcupine Hours of Margaret of Orléans, Rennes 1426. BnF, Latin 1156B, fol. 176r. (via …
: A House is Not a Disco (via @insideoutfestival) #Watching
: Shorts: Icons (via @insideoutfestival) #Watching
: Shorts: Thrive (via @insideoutfestival) #Watching
: Shorts: Local Heroes (via @InsideOut) #Watching
: Shorts - Bold (via @insideoutfestival) #Watching
: Stories from my Gay Grandparents (via @insideoutfestival) #Watching
: The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023) #Watching
: Pope Francis said a rude thing – Strong Language I, for one, didn’t think we’d ever be writing about Pope Francis on Strong Language, but the world …
: Boy Kills World (2024) #Watching
: Carnage for Christmas (via InsideOut) #Watching
: Shorts: Show Stopper (via InsideOut) #Watching
: Dalton's Dream (via @insideoutfestival) #Watching
: Desire Lines (via InsideOut) #Watching
: Snail ambush. Ormesby Psalter, England ca. 1300. Bodleian Library, MS. Douce 366, fol. 109r. (via …
: Shorts: High School Confidential (via InsideOut) #Watching
: Spark (via InsideOut) #Watching
: Dinner with the disarming Doris @ Le Paradis
: Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024) It’s time for… KUNG FU!!! (panda) #Watching
: Shallow Grave (1994) #Watching
: War for the Planet of the Apes #Watching
: A few blooms from our walk this morning
: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) #Watching
: Rise of the Planet of the Apes 2011 #Watching
: Planet of the Apes 2001 #Watching
: The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare 2024 #Watching
: I heard this song the other night and my (very useful) brain knew it immediately. Ahhh, the 80's …
: Apparently, this is a Eastern Redbud @ Trinity-Bellwoods Park
: Asian Marketplace @ Chinatown Centre
: Dim sum with the delicious Helen! @ Dim Sum King
: There I was, just walking to work this morning, when I encountered this fine fellow!
: The Wipers Times (2013) #Watching
: eight-night, huit-nuit, acht-nacht, восемь-ночь, ocho-noche, otto-notte, οκτώ-Νύχτα and so on. It's …
: The Great Unwashed 2017 #Watched
: Handsome Devil 2017 #Watching
: Word of the Day: DROWK (v.) to droop or lean with tiredness (via @haggardhawks@twitter)
: The Canterville Ghost 2023 #Watching
: Judge Dee's Mystery 2024 This week's treadmill show is… #Watching Also, it's time for… KUNG FU!!
: Dune: Part Two 2024 #Watching
: Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver 2024 Today's treadmill movie is… #Watching
: Batman Begins 2005 #Watching
: Our friend, young Tucker Turkey, has turned out quite nicely!
: #TheYoungMaster feels that I should just give him the turkey now instead of going through all this …
: I have a visitor! #TheYoungMaster
: X-Men: The Last Stand 2006 #Watching
: X-Men: Days of Future Past 2014 Watching
: Watching X-Men: First Class 2011 #Watching
: All of Us Strangers (2023) #Watching
: The Gentlemen 2024 This week's treadmill show is… #Watching
: Word of the Day: BUMBLEBROTH (n.) a confused mess (via @haggardhawks@bird.makeup)
: Dracula III: Legacy 2005 #Watching
: Madame Web 2024 I’m sure I’m going to regret this! 🕷️🕸️ #Watching
: Shel Silverstein doesn’t get nearly enough credit for predicting ChatGPT. (via …
: Dracula II: Ascension (2003) #Watching
: American Fiction 2023 #Watching
: Poor Things (2023) #Watching
: The Multicolored Diary: Folktales about women who save themselves (International Women's Day) The Multicolored Diary: Folktales about women who save themselves (International Women’s Day) …
: Code 8 Part II (2024) #Watching
: Away flew the trunk with him. Gordon Browne, from "Fairy Tales from Hans Andersen" London: 1919 (via …
: Brotherhood of the Wolf 2001 #Watching
: Avatar: The Last Airbender 2024 This week's treadmill show is… #Watching
: Doomed! The Untold Story of Roger Corman's The Fantastic Four 2015 #Watching
: The Pigeon Tunnel 2023 #Watching
: The Brothers Grimm 2005 #Watching
: Patch So apparently the term "patch" in software development comes from punch cards. "Small corrections to …
: Dark City 1998 This movie was The Matrix before The Matrix #Watching
: House of Ninjas 2024 This week's treadmill show is… #Watching
: Petals on the Wind 2014 #Watching
: Flowers in the Attic 2014 #Watching
: A Knight's Tale 2001 #Watching
: Leprechaun: Origins 2014 #Watching
: Alexander: The Making of a God 2024 #Watching
: When fucks fly – Strong Language What exactly is a flying fuck? And why does this fuck fly? Flying fuck enjoys many fun literal …
: John Cage: Organ playing 639-year-long piece changes chord Composed by avant-garde artist John Cage, the piece is expected to play in Germany until the year …
: Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom 2023 #Watching
: Film tells of inspirational 19th Century black Gaelic-speaking twins A new short film tells how twin brothers were the inspiration for a Rudyard Kipling character. — …
: Killers of the Flower Moon 2023 #Watching
: Happy Imbolc 🌱 (via @Ciaraioch@mastodon.ie)
: Dinner with the delightful Doris at Lao Lao Bar
: Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe 2023 #Watching
: First time back at Ashbridge’s Bay with the dogs in ages!
: Fistful of Vengeance 2022 It’s time for… KUNG FU!! #Watching
: Blade of the 47 Ronin 2022 #Watching
: I had a visitor today! #TheYoungMaster
: Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman (Graphic Novel) #Reading
: The Brothers Sun 2024 This week's treadmill show is… #Watching
: 12 English Words that Sound Offensive in Other Languages - AFAR Brush up on what (not) to say in other countries with these 12 English words that mean something …
: The Black Cauldron 1985 #Watching
: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 2015 #Watching
: The Holdovers 2023 #Watching
: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 2014 #Watching
: Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person 2023 #Watching
: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire 2013 #Watching
: The Hunger Games 2012 #Watching
: Squaring the Circle: The Story of Hipgnosis 2023 #Watching
: Six by Sondheim 2013 #Watching
: A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened 2023 As I'm getting over my Covid, I'm #Watching this little gem:
: Word of the Day: TITTLE – the dot on top of the letter ‘i’ or ‘j’. (via …
: The Roman name for broccoli was “the five green fingers of Jupiter”. (via @qikipedia)
: 25 years ago today, thanks to LGBTQ2+ activist Jim Egan, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that …
: HAP is an old word for luck or chance—so if something HAPPENS, then it literally takes place by …
: The word lucifugal [loose-if-few-gul] means ‘fleeing the light’, e.g. peeking out from the duvet and …
: Lemon and Garlic Braise-Roasted Chicken #spatchcock
: He-gassen, or “Fart Battle” art was a popular form of political commentary during the Japanese Edo …
: So... my father's handwriting on a shipping crate... from 1972, when we moved from Hong Kong to …
: Vera Lynn - We'll Meet Again (1943) #currentmood www.youtube.com/watch
: So, I was exposed to someone who turned out to have tested positive for Covid-19. That was 14 days …
: Shichimi Togarashi Popcorn #justsayin
: I installed some LED lighting under the cupboards! #festive
: RESPAIR is the little-known opposite of ‘despair’: a word for a renewed or reinvigorated hope, or a …
: RESPAIR is the little-known opposite of ‘despair’: a word for a renewed or reinvigorated hope, or a …
: dr. moran strawberries, 1891 (via @pomological)
: Word of the Day: "hiatus"––geologically; a missing period of time in the rock record; absence where …
: Still life with lettuce and tulips
: Trailblazing artist Mary Delany was born #otd in 1700. She is best known for her exquisite flower …
: The first use of the portmanteau ‘hangry’ - a bad mood brought on by hunger - was in 1918. (via …
: Some tulips to brighten up the new place! #formefromme
: Pizzas in my new kitchen! 1. Pesto, Capocollo, Broccoli, Romano, Pine Nuts 2. Lamb and Tomato …
: Word of the day: GIZZENT (early 20th century Scots) - bored from doing too much of the same thing …
: Date and Nut Energy Bites rolled in Coconut, Matcha, and Cocoa
: Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849), Tiger in the snow. Hanging scroll, ink and colour on silk, 1849. …
: Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai died #onthisday in 1849. He lived into his 90th year, and …
: Strip Jack Naked (a documentary about Nighthawks)
: The expression BEE’S KNEES first emerged in the 1920s as part of a trend for inventing random …
: Her name was Yoda, A showgirl she was. (via @brian_bilston) #MayThe4thBeWithYou #StarWarsDay
: Word of the Day: "hleów-feðer" - "a sheltering wing" (Old English, literally "shelter-feather"); an …
: #May is named after the Greek goddess Maia. This 1791 print represents of the month of May. It …
: Word of the #MayDay: "Maienschein" -- lit. "May-light", "May-shine"; the green glow of sunlight …
: The sun came back over the Forest, bringing the scent of May. All the streams of the Forest were …
: Word of the day: LEUK (19th century Scots) - to be in the open air after being confined inside. 📷 …
: Clean-Out-The-Fridge Soup with Khao Soi Broth, Shredded Chicken, Mushrooms, Fish Cakes, and Kale, …
: Warning: My eyebrows have gone feral, like my Scottish grandfather’s. If you encounter them, …
: Word of the morning is ‘forwallowed’ (15th century): wearied from tossing and turning all night. …
: The moving boxes have been delivered! Thanks, @frogbox!
: Word of the Day: "cloud"––an everyday word with a surprising origin; from Old English "clúd", …
: Thyme Roasted Carrots, Parsley Root, and Jerusalem Artichokes tossed with Roasted Garlic Butter …
: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
: 🐧 In 1860, English art critic John Ruskin wrote ‘One can’t be angry when one looks at a Penguin’. …
: Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears
: Chicken and Yuba Noodle Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms, Black Fungus, Carrots, Broccoli Stems, and …
: Some of my Cabbage, Sausage, and Split Pea Soup with some Sour Cream and lots of Parsley
: #Ramadan – the 9th month of the Islamic calendar – begins today. It’s a time of fasting, spiritual …
: A bit of Miso Glazed Roasted Salmon on Carrot and Zucchini Noodles dressed with Miso Vinaigrette …
: In Irish, the word for otter translates as “water dog”, the word for squirrel …
: Limehouse Blues - Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain www.youtube.com/watch
: I made lamb meatballs and tomato sauce this week so, quite naturally, I made pizza with them. I …
: Meals of the Day (via @savagechickens)
: These woodblock prints were all made by world-renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai in the …
: I guess if I’m going to watch the latest one, I should catch up on the other two. Star Wars: The …
: He sits and thinks of the things they know, He and the Forest, alone together, The springs that …
: ‘Groaking’ is an old Scots word for the act of silently and enviously watching someone …
: A nice little supper of one of my spicy lamb stuffed tomatoes with a little cheese and some toast
: Word of the Day: "thole" -- as a noun, the ability to bear hardship. As a verb, to endure …
: ...and a couple more pizzas, with half spelt crust: 1. Pesto, Mushrooms, Broccoli, Goat Cheese, and …
: Roasted Tomatoes Stuffed with Spiced Lamb and Pine Nuts
: The view facing East towards the Broadview and Danforth intersection around 1910 prior to the …
: TUTTI-FRUTTI literally means ‘all fruits’. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Clarence Alphonse Gagnon. Study of a Hare in Winter, 1922. Oil on wood. The Thomson Collection at …
: Word of the day: SMOUSTER (19th century Scots) - to eat furtively, to pretend you definitely weren’t …
: Za’atar Roasted Salmon on Recently Harvested Lettuce 😉 with Marinated Vegetables (from a jar), Goat …
: I’ve decided to harvest the little lettuce that’s been growing in my window. #thislookspromising
: The Chocolate Girl (La Chocolatière) by Jean-Étienne Liotard 1743-44 Pastel on Parchment, …
: Anderson .Paak and the Free Nationals: Come Home #currentmood www.youtube.com/watch
: Words of my day: to nidificate is to build a cosy nest in which to hunker down and suspire (breathe …
: Spicy Buffalo Roasted Chickpeas
: Lines Written in Early Spring read by Caroline Quentin Lines Written in Early Spring by William Wordsworth I heard a thousand blended notes, While in a …
: Savoury Steel Cut Oats with Roasted Broccoli, Parsnips, and Carrots, and Spicy Miso Sesame Oil
: The flower name ‘forget-me-not’ was popularised by Samuel Taylor Coleridge in the early 19th …
: Music and Musicals | The STAGE Network A new streaming service for theatre fans… and the people who love them. Here’s something to …
: I feel like this is a uniquely Canadian problem.
: Word of the Day: "cantilevered" –– of a structure, situation or person, extended out over a void; …
: Look what @vintagejustlikeme dredged up from my scruffy past! Thanks, S! #tbt
: Using up some various and sundry and made some Energy Bites with Almonds, Pecans, Dried …
: The World Is Too Much With Us by William Wordsworth The world is too much with us; late and soon, Getting and spending, we lay …
: Still Life: Tea Set by Jean-Étienne Liotard 1781-3 Oil on Canvas Mounted on Board @GettyMuseum (via …
: I'm on a bit of a spy movie kick and I wanted to watch this one because scenes from it were exactly …
: Bigger Trees Nearer Warter, by David Hockney 2007 Oil on 50 Canvases, National Gallery of Victoria, …
: Today marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of master sitar player Ravi Shankar 🎶 He brought …
: Ravi & Anoushka Shankar #Shankar100 www.youtube.com/watch
: Word of the Day: “glisk”––sunlight glimpsed through a break in the clouds; a fleeting glance at a …
: ...and yet more pizzas! 1. Pesto, Kale, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Bacon with Bocconcini and Parmesan …
: The sun was so delightfully warm, and the stone, which had been sitting in it for a long time, was …
: Chicken Sausage, Spit Pea, and Cabbage Soup topped with Yogurt, Kale Powder, Sumac, and Pine Nuts
: In the 19th Century, the treadmill was used as a device to punish prisoners. (via @qikipedia) …
: "Interior" by Brynhild Parker from 1930 (via @EastLondonGroup)
: Joe Cool’s Blues (Snoopy’s Return) Ellis Marsalis was formative in my understanding and enjoyment of Jazz. RIP www.youtube.com/watch
: wagner avocados, painted by royal charles steadman, 1916 (via @pomological) #oldfruitpictures
: Look at Paintings – View and Notice Paintings — Read on www.lookatpaintings.co.uk/
: To stand in this blizzard of blossoms - to feel the onslaught of pinkness - is to face one of …
: Georges Seurat’s “Grey Weather, Grand Jatte” (1888) @philamuseum (via @pwadey)
: Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
: Young MC “Bust A Move” #currentmood #chairdancing www.youtube.com/watch
: Berlin-born, Toronto-based #artist and educator Christiane Pflug often drew inspiration from her …
: Word of the Day: "úht-cearu"––the worries that gather as one lies sleepless before dawn (Old …
: One by one, they follow the trail along the Meguro River, under the cherry trees. The people of …
: More pizza! 1. Tomato Sauce, Mushroom, Broccoli, and Bocconcini 2. Pesto, Mushroom, Kale, Sun-Dried …
: Higher and Higher - Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain www.youtube.com/watch
: New meal schedule: *Breakfast *Second Breakfast *Elevenses *Snack, Part I *Lunch *Lunch Dessert …
: Soy and Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup with Brown Rice and Wakame Noodles, Poached Chicken, Kale, …
: BREEKUMTRULLIE is an old Scots dialect word for a man whose trousers don’t fit him. (via …
: Our language has wisely sensed the two sides of being alone. It has created the word, loneliness to …
: Words for “thingamajig” in other languages include ZAMAZINGO (Turkish), HIMSTERGIMS (Dutch) and …
: Lunch today was Maple-Miso Roasted Salmon on Zucchini Noodles and Roasted Vegetables with a …
: Sausage and Lentil Stew with Chard Leaves #stockingthefreezer
: It’s been a while since I posted a pizza pic! 1. Tomato Sauce, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Broccoli, and …
: “What I like doing best is Nothing,” said Christopher Robin. “How do you do Nothing?” asked Pooh. …
: This is how @doodlesruletoronto and I watch TV together and yet far apart. 📺 👀 #outlander
: Happiness John had Great Big Waterproof Boots on; John had a Great Big Waterproof Hat; John had a …
: In the early 2000’s I started working from home and connecting with people by audio and video …
: As a gay man who came out in the 80's, I have lived through a plague. I was lucky that, by the time …
: NEIPERTY is friendliness, neighbourliness, or companionship. (via @HaggardHawks) #virtualneiperty
: ‘Beware the Ides of March’ – Julius Caesar was assassinated #otd in 44 BC. This iron ring depicting …
: The FEYNMAN POINT is a series of six consecutive 9s in the 762nd–767th decimal places of pi. #PiDay …
: For anyone feeling pandemic panic, evidence-based emotion regulation strategies: (1) Labeling: …
: Dinner with @julius_caron and the lovely Luc!
: One beardsecond is a unit of length equal to the average amount a beard grows in one second, …
: House Party is 30 years old!!
: #OTD 1834, the Town of York is incorporated into the City of Toronto! On the 186th anniversary, an …
: Eeyore finds a tail #ROMwinnie
: So he sat down on the stone in the middle of the stream #ROMwinnie
: Do you think it’s a woozle? #ROMwinnie
: Hundred Acre Wood #ROMwinnie
: Out, damned spot! out, I say!—One: two: why, Then, 'tis time to do't.—Hell is murky!—Fie, my Lord, …
: SHEMOMECHAMA (Georgian) - ‘I accidentally ate it all’ (via @qikipedia)
: QUARANTINE comes from the French ‘quarantaine’ (“about forty”), used in English the 1600s to refer …
: Word of the Day: CWTCH (n.) a cupboard, a cosy hiding place; a warm hug [Welsh] (via @HaggardHawks)
: Word of the day: VERNALAGNIA - spring fever, the increase in one’s spirit when spring finally …
: To ‘latibulate’ (1600s) is to hide in a corner until things blow over. (via @susie_dent)
: Now that’s some horse power! This snow plow is clearing Fleet Loop at Fleet and Bathurst Streets in …
: Just when I was about to grow a Fu Manchu!
: The wind had dropped, and the snow, tired of rushing round in circles trying to catch itself up, …
: #OTD in 1918, the Don River floods the area north of Wilton Avenue Bridge. Photo: James Salmon …
: If you wanted to show someone you weren’t interested in them in the Victorian era, you could send …
: Secret to the perfect pancake is discovered - University of Sheffield — Read on www.sheffield.ac.uk/news/nr/secret-perfect-pancake-discovered-1.358297
: The Latin word for a cattle yoke was ‘jugum’. Its descendants include CONJUGAL (in the sense of a …
: Can confirm that the jerk chicken wings from Roy Woods in Union Station make one’s lips tingle for …
: It’s time for... KUNG FU!!! Warrior (Thanks to @dancersmom99 for letting me know about it!)
: The South American hoatzin is the only bird that exclusively eats leaves and, like a cow, has …
: Because it is the largest bird of its kind in all of Europe, the CAPERCAILLIE takes its name from a …
: Skies and Swans @ Ashbridge’s Bay
: Giri/Haji Dance Scene Oh my socks and shoes! The last episode of Giri/Haji suddenly breaks out into this! …
: I focus on what I can control (via @pants)
: On #WorldRadioDay, we’re bringing you this request for radio courtesy on the #TTC from their …
: Lamb Sausage, Lentil, and Purple Kale Soup topped with Pea Sprouts and XO Sauce
: Ok. Extra Fibre Pizza with Olive, Sun-dried Tomato, Broccoli, Roasted Tomato, and Mozzarella
: Local English nicknames for the common pansy include JUMP-UP-AND-KISS-ME, …
: My new plan is extra fibre in everything. Apparently, added fibre lowers the glycemic index of …
: BERGMÁL is an Icelandic word for an echo. It literally means ‘mountain language’. (via …
: A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon
: The Utterly Uninteresting and Unadventurous Tales of Fred, the Vampire Accountant
: These netsuke were made in Japan in the 18th and 19th centuries, and would have been worn by men. …
: Happy Saturday from Mr. Smiley Soup (Squash Soup with Preserved Lemon, Pickled Onion, Forbidden …
: Today is the first of #February! The second month of the year is named after Februa – the Roman …
: I was today years old when I learned that an ampersand (&) is a ligature for the word ‘et’ (via …
: WORD OF THE DAY: KUIDAORE (食い倒れ) - a Japanese word which translates as ‘to eat oneself into …
: Where’s Waldo? #theyoungmaster
: In the sense of something done just for fun, hobbies are named after toy hobby-horses, not the …
: Roasted Kabocha Squash Soup with Pickled Onions, Preserved Lemon, and Parsley Oil
: It’s time for... Bollywood! Jodhaa Akbar
: An IRREVERSIBLE BINOMIAL is a stock phrase formed from a pair of words that has become so …
: Farewell to the Highlands, farewell to the North, The birth-place of Valour, the country of Worth; …
: In Japan, the god of wealth is often shown with a golden mallet and a white rat, just like this …
: ...and we found the benches!
: 恭喜發財 Happy lunar new year to everyone celebrating! 🐀🧧
: PATELLA literally means ‘little pan’. TIBIA literally means ‘pipe’. CLAVICLE literally means …
: Past mistakes (via @poorlydrawnlines)
: I've decided to challenge myself to do something somewhat creative with the bag of (mostly) local …
: Rosemary Roasted Eggplant on Lentils, topped with Lemon Garlic Tahini Sauce and Pine Nuts
: Entrance to the Grand Opera House, 11 Adelaide St W, between 1909 and 1929. Currently playing: “The …
: Words of wisdom from #theyoungmaster (via @doodlesruletoronto)
: Carrot and Zucchini Noodles with Salmon and Eggs dressed in a Sesame Almond Sauce
: It’s time for... Bollywood! Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (I knew I’d seen Hrithik Roshan somewhere …
: Rainbow chard stems (that went into my omelette this morning)
: A wonderful bird is a pelican, His bill will hold more than his belican. He can take in his beak …
: It was kind of a Group of Seven morning.
: Today is a day for my big-boy boots.
: #Theyoungmaster is, let’s say, vigorous, in his love for snow. ❄️ @ Ashbridges Bay [wpvideo WUpxcEP7 ]
: Green Pizza - Whole Wheat Crust, Pesto, and Broccoli with Mozzarella, Bocconcini, and Pine Nuts (on …
: Savoury Steel-Cut Oats (think risotto) Bowl with Salmon, Braised Cabbage, Roasted Beets, Roasted …
: #WinnieThePoohDay #ROMWinnie (via @ROMtoronto)
: Happy #WinniethePoohDay (via @stephenfry)
: Today is #ThesaurusDay which commemorates the birth of Peter Mark Roget, born #otd in 1779 and …
: It’s time for... a sixty episode wuxia tale of magic and swords!! (also kung fu). Ever Night
: DUNGAREES take their name from ‘dongari’, a coarse Indian fabric from which they were originally …
: The view facing North up University Avenue from Queen Street West in 1870. credit: @torontolibrary …
: Drawn in ink and watercolour, this vivid pineapple (with an assortment of insects) was created by …
: It’s time for... Bollywood! War
: Explorer’s Club Meeting with speaker Dave Williams, Canadian Astronaut
: Ramen with the ladies from work!
: The entire continent of South America lies to the east of the state of Michigan. (via @qikipedia) …
: Circa 1900 tobogganing in Riverdale Park (facing east up to Broadview, Don Jail on right). credit: …
: Word of the day: URLAUBSREIF (German) - to desperately need a vacation (via @qikipedia) [literally …
: Did I screw up? (via @michellerial)
: Old Ontario Series: The Most Famous Dog in Canadian History www.youtube.com/watch
: Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things
: They say rather than cursing the darkness, one should light a candle. They don’t mention anything …
: I remind you that this is winter! @ Ashbridges Bay
: Snuzzle, snoodge, and snerdle: all verbs in the English Dialect Dictionary for snuggling under the …
: Turkey Soup topped with a couple of Fried Eggs and XO Sauce
: humdudgeon (1700s): a bout of low spirits and/or imaginary illness that sets in when you remember …
: Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
: An Antidote to Dissatisfaction #gratitude www.youtube.com/watch
: How to start an email (via @michellerial)
: Red Chilli Turkey and Five Mushroom Longevity Noodle Soup with Choy Sum topped with XO and Chilli …
: Sweet young Timon Turkey is looking tanned and lovely
: Hostas in the rain #favourites2019
: Cherry Blossoms #favourites2019
: TTC #theyoungmaster #favourites2019
: Young Timon Turkey is ready for his close-up
: Wavey #favourites2019 www.instagram.com/p/B6mf1cq…
: water lilies #favourites2019
: Waiting for 501 - Spacing Toronto — Read on spacing.ca/toronto/2008/03/06/waiting-for-501/
: SCTV - The Happy Wanderers #currentmood www.youtube.com/watch
: Gavin & Stacey - Nessa and Bryn sing Islands in the stream Just watching a bit of Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special and remembering this delight. …
: Earth, Wind & Fire - December www.youtube.com/watch
: JUDY GARLAND sings BY MYSELF and receives a standing ovation 1964 www.youtube.com/watch
: Someone has found a Christmas hedgehog under the tree and someone has helped someone’s self. …
: I have a Christmas visitor! #theyoungmaster
: I’m dreaming of a whitecaps Christmas... www.instagram.com/p/B6eeW_K…
: I’m dreaming of a whitecaps Christmas… @ Ashbridges Bay Park [wpvideo 2K7uCow7 ]
: English artist Mary Delany made these charming collages of mistletoe and holly in the 1770s. (via …
: Santa is almost here! He can't wait to ride in on his Christmas blimp handing out potted Christmas …
: FERIATION is the act of ceasing work or observing a holiday. (via @HaggardHawks)
: The Mr. Robot finale is bending my brain.
: Naturally, I have Rosetta Stone socks.
: French scholar Jean-François Champollion was born #otd in 1790. He used the Rosetta Stone as a key …
: As we head into this week, spending the holidays with family can be difficult or triggering for …
: Into this climate of fear and apprehension, Christmas enters, Streaming lights of joy, ringing bells …
: For the shortest day, it sure was a lovely one!
: Warm wishes for the Winter Solstice, which falls this year today, 22 Dec; the sun at its lowest ebb …
: Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige made this enchanting woodblock print in the 1840s, showing snow …
: Word of the Day - WABBIT (19th century Scottish): to feel unwell or exhausted. (via @qikipedia) …
: Luther Vandross - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas #currentmoodwww.youtube.com/watch
: A little experiment: No Noodle Lasagna. I used roasted eggplant in place of the noodles and then …
: Oh Tannenbaum. (via @abstractsunday)
: Just sayin’ (via @Eleri_Morgan)
: As well as being the inspiration for Father Christmas, St Nicholas is the patron saint of …
: A windy and cold but beautiful day at the beach
: Chicken Khao Soi Noodles with Broccoli and Spinach topped with Egg Ribobns
: They turned into a little pine-wood, and sat down on the gate which led to it. They were out of the …
: The answer is... an LED bulb The question is, what can I put in my grandmother’s little porcelain …
: Snow drift on Broadview Ave at Riverdale Park, #otd Dec 10, 1917. Photo: Dept. of Public Works (via …
: Winter in the laneway #dogwalks
: The fact that these two orange dots are the same size but appear to be different is known as the …
: I do love a train trip 🚂 www.instagram.com/p/B50ie6e…
: I do love a train trip 🚂 @ Brockville [wpvideo 4WUxM6at ]
: Dinner with the joyeux Jules!
: Persian breakfast with the jovial Jules!
: There’s a really interesting Egyptian exhibit here from the British Museum www.instagram.com/p/B5x3gAy…
: There’s a really interesting Egyptian exhibit here from the British Museum [wpvideo zZFg57VO ]
: Lunch with the terrific Trevor
: Tense Christmas by @brian_bilston
: In 2011, the British Trust for Ornithology asked its members to suggest a name for a group of …
: I have ordered my traditional room service burger. It’s gonna be fancy!
: La question de l’abstraction
: In Irish Gaelic, December is called Mí na Nollag, ‘month of Christmas’. In Scottish Gaelic, it is …
: It Chapter Two (on the train!)
: “Pajamas” was adapted from pai jamahs, a type of loose trousers worn by Muslims in India in the …
: Clinomania is the overwhelming urge to lie down. Goes well with ‘snerdling’ - curling up …
: The Icelandic word GLUGGAVEÐUR means ‘weather that looks appealing from inside, but would be …
: An angry lake and a wind that throws ice pellets at your face… but the #theyoungmaster had …
: For the first of #December, here is a charming Flemish print depicting a wintry landscape with the …
: I have a visitor today! #theyoungmaster
: Word of the Day: LUSCHBALD (n.) a sluggard, a lazybones (via @HaggardHawks)
: Dinner with the charming @charlespavia
: Chicken Meatball and Choy Sum Soup
: Phase one complete: cooked chicken to be flash-roasted; cooked veggies to be flash-roasted; soft …
: The 24th of November is the anniversary of the publication of Darwin’s On the Origin of Species. …
: Sparkles www.instagram.com/p/B5Qx2nj…
: Sparkles @ Cherry Beach [wpvideo 52nvVAG7 ]
: Better known as ‘Darwin’s slipper’, the flowering plant Calceolaria uniflora is nicknamed …
: True Facts: Leafhoppers and Friends www.youtube.com/watch
: Bees vote on where to live by dancing. The more dancing bees, the better the location. (via …
: 'Dreich' is named most popular Scots word by Scottish Book Trust
: 'Dreich' is named most popular Scots word by Scottish Book Trust - BBC News “Glaikit”, “scunnered” and “shoogle” lose out to a word commonly …
: Christopher Robin was sitting outside his door, putting on his Big Boots. As soon as he saw the Big …
: And here’s Santa arriving at the 1933 Eaton’s Santa Claus parade. Photo: John H. Boyd, …
: One kind word can warm three winter months. - Japanese Proverb
: Sunday splendour at the beach
: Word of the Day: ACNESTIS - the part of the back between the shoulder blades and the loins which an …
: When Dogs Play, They Follow the Golden Rules of Fairness | Psychology Today Fair play requires dogs to stick to a mutually agreed upon set of rules including: Ask first and …
: Whose Body? - Dorothy L. Sayers
: Happy birthday to #theyoungmaster, otherwise known as Ottley, who is three years old today!
: Word of the morning is ‘lucifugous’ (loo-sif-yuh-gus): ‘fleeing the light’ - …
: Which language has 400 words for snow? - BBC Ideas It's not the one you think! This is a video about the Scots language, which has an incredible 421 …
: I got a seniors discount at the pharmacy today. I’m not sure how I feel about that. Still …
: For #RemembranceDay: a flood of red poppies in the trenches on the Somme painted by Canadian …
: For #RemembranceDay, here is a red poppy made by Mary Delany in 1779. (via @britishmuseum)
: The Secret of Kells. I jumped at the opportunity to watch this brilliant animated film again with a …
: Introduced in 1992, the EXCLAMATION COMMA and the QUESTION COMMA were meant as alternatives to …
: Mental Note: When your gym closes, don’t take a whole month to find a new gym because when you go …
: The German word SCHEIßFREUNDLICHKEIT is used to describe fake affection or joviality—such as that …
: Hellvetica is a typeface created by Zack Roif and Matthew Woodward: it’s Helvetica, but with bad …
: Chicken Soup With Matzo Balls, Roast Stock Vegetables With Caper Gremolata, and Roast Poached …
: Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. - Albert Camus 📸 Photo by @brittsampson_ …
: Kuchisabishii (mouth lonely) - when you’re not hungry, but you eat because your mouth is lonely
: hello darkness my old friend why are you here its 4pm (via @jonnysun)
: #WordOfTheDay lackadaisical: lacking life, spirit, or zest : languid (via @MerriamWebster)
: To HURKLE-DURKLE is to lounge in bed when you should be up and about. (via @HaggardHawks)
: ‘Fel rhech mewn pot jam’ is a Welsh phrase describing someone who is completely useless. It …
: "Aubergine", the British equivalent of "eggplant", meant "plant that cures the wind" in Sanskrit …
: The first week of November - the days after All Saints’ Day on November 1 - is traditionally called …
: Sunny and Blustery www.instagram.com/p/B4azgbh…
: Sunny and Blustery @ Cherry Beach [wpvideo JtuaKFnm ]
: Let it rain! Who cares? I’ve a train upstairs, With a brake which I make From a string sort of …
: Dr. Tongue's 3D House Of Stewardesses - Monster Chiller Horror Theater in 3-D — Watch on www.youtube.com/watch
: doolie (via @haggardhawksart)
: Ottley vs. The (not so) Great Pumpkin #theyoungmaster
: YOU'RE NOT A MONSTER Max Seward’s patients really are the horrifying monsters they think they are … because …
: A SHANNACK is a Halloween bonfire. (via @HaggardHawks)
: On we go with the Hallowe’en viewing! I haven’t seen this one yet because, frankly, I’m rather …
: Word of the #FolkloreThursday: "Sauin" - the name in Manx Gaelic of the festival marking the start …
: Next on the spooky Hallowe’en movie agenda... Midsommar
: Poor, poor Lambchop! #theyoungmaster
: Time to start my quality Hallowe’en viewing. Tucker and Dale vs. Evil
: Carlton St, east from Yonge St, showing streetcar track work, 1915. Billboard on the left …
: English artist Mary Moser, one of only two female founders of @royalacademy, was born #otd in 1744 …
: On days like today, we don’t talk about the rain because we don’t want to jinx it.
: Tomato and Basil Sauce, Mushrooms, Kale, Broccoli, and Mozzarella with Pine Nuts
: Here’s this year’s #emptybowls bowl in all it’s glory and with some Adobo Chicken and Rice in it. …
: It's Alive! Classic Horror and Sci-Fi Art from the Kirk Hammett Collection @ The ROM
: Whenever Helen and I go to the ROM, we play a rousing round of find-the-benches. This time we found …
: A delightful dinner with the charming Doris!
: It’s definitely fall in the laneways. #dogwalks
: The History of Kensington Market www.youtube.com/watch
: A group of wombats is called a WISDOM. #WombatDay (via @HaggardHawks)
: Lambies are for snuggling - #theyoungmaster
: True Facts : The Sand Bubbler Crab www.youtube.com/watch
: There was at least one black samurai warrior. Yasuke arrived in Japan in 1579 with an Italian …
: Kaylee and #theyoungmaster looking Autumnal
: Word of the Day: “fritiniency” - the chirruping sound made by birds or insects; an ambient …
: Roast Pork Pizza with Roasted Tomatoes, Zucchini, Fennel, Broccoli, and Fresh Mozzarella (appearing …
: The word "pal" comes from a Sanskrit word meaning "brother" (via @etymology_nerd) …
: This is what I’m dealing with today. #theyoungmaster
: Tailwaggers Club of Canada medal from Toronto | A charity founded in 1920s, the Tailwaggers Club …
: RICKSHAWS take their names from the Japanese ‘jinrikisha’—which in turn combines the Japanese words …
: Get It Together - Drake with Black Coffee www.youtube.com/watch
: Happy birthday to My Charming Companion, who would have been 15 years old today. This photo is from …
: The whole shebang: Tarique Turkey, Miso and Mushroom Stuffing, Giblet Gravy, Roasted Vegetables, …
: Young Tarique Turkey turned out just fine!
: #fallcolours #thislookspromising
: Weekly #sourdough (not much counter-space today! 😆)
: Word of the Day: “hiraezh” - feeling of bittersweet longing for a homeland or heartland; a place to …
: Thanksgiving item # 1 complete! Veg Lasagna with Roasted Mushrooms, Zucchini, and Eggplant
: Daniel in the Lions’ Den #rubens
: A few of the beautiful Rubens I saw today @ AGO - Art Gallery of Ontario
: In honour of #YomKippur, here’s Prairie-born artist #WilliamKurelek’s depiction of a service from …
: AUTUMNITY is autumnness, or an autumnal quality. Figuratively, it can be used to mean a person’s …
: Scary Halloween Costume Ideas (via @twisteddoodles)
: Duke Ellington and John Coltrane - In a sentimental mood I bought this record when I was 19. Someone had given me a tape with Coltrane’s “My Favourite …
: Lots of veggies in the fridge mean Chinesey Vegetable Soup with Shitake Mushrooms, Wood Ear Fungus, …
: Windy and Wavy [wpvideo qTLjd38t ]
: In Finland, officials sometimes visit parks just after a snowfall to see where they should place …
: Kitchen Sink Pizza with Pesto, Roasted Tomatoes, Kale, Broccoli, Chicken Strips, and Mozzarella
: I have a visitor today and he has discovered that he enjoys a landing. #theyoungmaster
: Sketch of the Bloor Brewery, 1865 Richard Baigent, artist In 1830, Yorkville innkeeper and land …
: Lord Tanamo Come Down ( Pomps and Pride) #currentmood — Read on www.youtube.com/watch
: Word of the Day: “swither” — to be in a state of uncertainty of purpose; to be perplexed or …
: Big White Fluffy Sourdough Ciabatta Sandwich Rolls
: Breathtaking view of the Bloor Viaduct, looking east toward Broadview Ave in the 1920s. Photo: …
: The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension. I blame @normwilmer and his dastardly …
: Another busy day! Weekly #Sourdough; Pizza with Tomato Sauce, Pesto, Mushrooms, Kale, Mozzarella, …
: Chocolate and Salted Pistachio Babka Buns (recipe thanks to @theboywhobakes)
: Word of the day: “carotenoids” - the class of pigments causing the yellows, oranges & reds in …
: In his paintings, Thomson looked for “moods” while others artists looked for subjects. Group of …
: This is what I’m dealing with today. #theyoungmaster
: Word of the Day: “stramash” - uproar, chaos, turmoil (Scots; satisfyingly onomatopoeic). Of the …
: Word of the Day: “equinox”—the moment today, 23 Sept, when the Sun‘s path (ecliptic) crosses the …
: It’s time for... KUNG FU!!! Return to the 36th Chamber
: PERSON derives via French from a Latin word, ‘persona’, that originally referred to a mask worn by …
: Pistachio Cake with a Lemon Glaze served with some Whipped Cream and some of my Strawberry and Fig …
: Quite a day! Weekly #Sourdough; Pizza with Tomato and Basil Sauce, Broccoli, Mushrooms, and Pine …
: Adobo Chicken is my perfect comfort food.
: Word of the #FolkloreThursday: “bounty-thorn” — English folkname for the blackberry; also thimble, …
: Here’s some of that jammy jam jam I made last night and it’s delicious! I like that I can control …
: Roasting some rather tired figs and strawberries with balsamic vinegar and maple syrup, hoping to …
: Spent the morning swanning around at the beach.
: Fig, Strawberry, and Pistachio Frangipane Tartlets
: Not my best weekly #sourdough #eattheevidence
: A bit of dim sum carnage with the hungry (and charming) Helen
: Oh, why not? It’s just two hours. Dark Phoenix
: Why Exercise Is Hard www.youtube.com/watch
: 1925: King Edward VIII (then Prince of Wales) (r) in drag, with Louis Mountbatten _ The picture was …
: A ‘captcha’ is an acronym for ‘Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans …
: English has no one-word equivalent of the Welsh word HIRAETH: a deep, nostalgic homesickness, it …
: ...and finally, The Talented Mr. Ripley
: The American Friend. This one’s a German production of Ripley’s Game with a few elements of Ripley …
: Ripley Under Ground. The next in the Ripliad. (It’s really called that.)
: Plein Soleil. This is the 1960 French/Italian version of The Talented Mr. Ripley. (I am currently …
: In response to the censorship order from Rio's right-wing Mayor of a book fair that featured an …
: Lamb-Tomato Sauce, Lamb Meatballs, Broccoli, and Mozzarella
: A group of hummingbirds is called a GLITTERING. (via @HaggardHawks)
: A bit of afternoon sun at the beach #theyoungmaster
: Astronomers have recently discovered an entirely new category of celestial body—moons that break …
: Seoul's over-65s disco 'like medicine' for seniors - BBC News www.youtube.com/watch
: So much sand came back from the beach with this dog! #theyoungmaster
: Oh yah! I made pizza too! Tomato-Lamb Sauce, Broccoli, and Chorizo with Mozzarella
: John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum
: Whenever I can find fresh figs, I like to make @abrowntable’s Upside-Down Fig Cake, not only because …
: Quite a bit windier today but just as lovely www.instagram.com/p/B14PxP-…
: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Doodle #theyoungmaster
: Quite a bit windier today but just as lovely [wpvideo NaFa3G3C ]
: Goodbye August 🌿 and #helloSeptember! 🍂 (#HelenMcNicoll, September Evening, c.1907) (via …
: Someone had a bad case of the puppy sillies. #theyoungmaster www.instagram.com/p/B11q47L…
: Call me Pebbles [wpvideo Gcji5cOx ]
: Swim time with the wee man! #theyoungmaster
: Well this is interesting! #faeries. Carnival Row
: The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
: I’ve been going to GoodLife Fitness at Yonge and Dundas all these years and I’ve only just noticed …
: The history of Hong Kong, visualized The ‘special status’ of this powerful global city is the result of two centuries of growth, turmoil, …
: Monday night is for pizza. Bacon, Broccoli, and Burst Tomatoes with Mozzarella
: The Muppet Show: Hugga Wugga #currentmood www.youtube.com/watch
: DINOSAUR means ‘terrible lizard’. TYRANNOSAURUS means ‘tyrant lizard’. STEGOSAURUS means ‘roofed …
: Savoury Bread Pudding with Mushrooms, Kale, Merguez Sausage, and Four Cheeses #brunch
: A sparkly morning at the beach
: The Physician #ibnsina #persia
: I made braised and then fried pork belly today. Here’s a Pork Belly Taco with Oka Cheese, Sour …
: Yale's 'Happiness Class' Available Online For Free - Simplemost — Read on www.simplemost.com/happiness-class-yale-online/
: A bit of late night giant pizza making because why not it’s already 27 degrees in here. Tomato …
: Watched the film last night. Watching the documentary about the film tonight. (You might also know …
: A group of snails is called a WALK. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Only dull people are brilliant at breakfast. - OSCAR WILDE
: Since we lost Richard Williams (Roger Rabbit, The Pink Panther) this week, I thought I’d better …
: BUMMELLING is the act of leisurely wandering, or strolling purely for pleasure. (via @HaggardHawks)
: A rather glorious morning at the beach.
: Chicken Roasted with a Garlic, Lemon, Dijon, and Thyme Butter
: Word of the day: SGIOMLAIREACHD (Scots Gaelic) - the kind of friend who tends to only drop in around …
: Whoa Black Betty Anagram Boat belt wacky Anagram Black Betty had a child Anagram Hatchback badly …
: The boy is thinking all the thoughts. #theyoungmaster
: Another belief of mine: that everyone else my age is an adult, whereas I am merely in disguise. - …
: A trip to beautiful Morningside Park with #theyoungmaster www.instagram.com/p/B1HUH0Q…
: A trip to beautiful Morningside Park with #theyoungmaster [wpvideo Xf0zW0nF ]
: A trip to beautiful Morningside Park with #theyoungmaster
: Rembrandt’s contribution to #WorldElephantDay: he drew Hansken, the female Asian elephant that …
: Looking NE from old Union Station, west of York St on Front St W, 1926. At bottom: Cyclorama (a …
: Doomed! The Untold Story of Roger Corman's The Fantastic Four
: To DRIZZEN is to low like a cow. Figuratively, it can be used of the moaning sound a lazy person …
: To HINNIATE is to neigh like a horse. To ALLATRATE is to bark like a dog. To DESTICATE is to squeak …
: Changes in National Population, 10000 BCE to Present Population Through the Ages #mesmerizingwww.youtube.com/watch
: I have a visitor today. #theyoungmaster
: From the Department of Incredibly Strong Epigraphs (via @johnwilliamsnyt)
: 1. Carnitas, Broccoli, and Mozzarella 2. Pesto, Roasted Tomatoes, Broccoli, Parmesan, and …
: A Black Lady Sketch Show | The Basic Ball (Full Sketch) | HBO www.youtube.com/watch
: It’s time for... KUNG FU!!! Wu Assasins with Iko!!
: VAVA - 我的新衣 My New Swag (Feat. Ty. and 王倩倩) #currentmood www.youtube.com/watch
: rhetoric (n.) early 14c., Latin rhetorice, from Greek rhētorike tekhnē “art of an …
: The 20 words on Twitter most likely to be lengthened by repeating letters e.g. by turning ‘nice’ …
: It’s possible that someone (Ottley) got a chance to practice riding on the TTC because someone (not …
: We die. That may be the meaning of life. But we do language. That may be the measure of our lives. - …
: The subdued twittering of flocks of birds ahead of a storm is called CHIRMING. (via @HaggardHawks) …
: Take everything as it comes; the wave passes, deal with the next one. - #TomThomson, born #otd in …
: The History of the McLaughlin Planetarium | Old Toronto Series www.youtube.com/watch
: Happy #SimcoeDay! In 1795 Lieut.-Gov. John Simcoe ordered the building of a 48km hwy -Yonge St.- …
: Panzanella Salad for One with Cucumber, Tomato, Roasted Broccoli, Bocconcini, and plenty of Fresh …
: maida strawberries, painted by bertha heiges, 1897 (via @pomological)
: America is a Gun by @brian_bilston
: Twi-thought (19th century): a vague, indistinct thought that you might like to hang on to, but that …
: Unnecessarily adding a word that is part of an acronym onto the end of the acronym itself—like ‘LCD …
: The 8 Different Types of Love according to the Ancient Greeks (via @RosieChomet)
: How to walk a human being - The Oatmeal How to walk a human being - The Oatmeal — Read on theoatmeal.com/comics/how_walk_human
: Word of the day: “aestivation”—the state of dormancy, torpor or retreat entered in response to …
: #August is named after the Roman emperor Augustus. This bronze head of Augustus was made between …
: Word of the day: “robust” - of ideas, people, structures, etc; resilient, hardy, sturdy. A widely …
: The ANTELUCA is the period of night immediately before dawn, said to be the darkest hour of all. …
: I love it when two wacky gym people find each other so they can mansplain to each other and tell …
: A bit of a kitchen sink Khao Soi Noodle Soup with Chicken, Fish, Broccoli, Tofu, and Mushrooms …
: 🐅🐯 This fierce tiger was painted over 180 years ago by Japanese artist Gan Ku. The artist was known …
: Yellow Stripey Things (via @DustinKirkland)
: It’s time for... KUNG FU!! Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (Jackie Chan’s breakout comedy movie)
: 🐰🐇 Beatrix Potter was born #otd in 1866. She made these charming illustrations for her 1909 book …
: White Chocolate Cheesecake with Strawberries and Blueberries #brunch
: French Tomato Tart with Goat Cheese #brunch
: Weekly #sourdough. Making brunch for tomorrow so my place might be a bit warm right now. 🥵
: Most people: It’s food, not love. Me: No. It’s love
: The broad, rounded base of an egg is called the DOUP. If something is TOOM, then it’s empty. …
: The Man That Got Away feat. Billy Porter (From Pose) I love you, Billy Porter. www.youtube.com/watch
: Summer Coping Mechanisms (via @michellerial) My frosé is on this diagram somewhere.
: A cheeky manhattan on a friday afternoon
: People from a planet without flowers would think we must be mad with joy the whole time to have such …
: Word of the day: FLYPE (Scottish) – to roll your socks up in pairs. (via @qikipedia)
: A PUPPY was originally just a small dog or lapdog, and in that sense derives from ‘poupée’, the …
: The Lion King Recap hakuna matata — Read on www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/734976
: outlander strawberries, painted by deborah griscom passmore, 1907 (via @pomological)
: Here’s the whole poem: Sometimes Mary Oliver Something came up out of the dark. It wasn’t …
: Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it. - Mary Oliver
: A fox’s tail is called a BRUSH. A rabbit’s tail is called a SCUT. A deer’s tail is called a SINGLE. …
: The exclamation mark is thought to have developed from a Latin expression, ‘io’, used to express …
: Field Guide for Dogs (via @DoodleForFood)
: Tapas with the delicious Doris
: Cocktails with the delightful Doris
: Word of the day: "whelm" - to overturn or capsize a hollow vessel (a boat, a heart); to bury by …
: A beautiful morning’s walk with #theyoungmaster.
: Rembrandt was born #otd in 1606. He is considered one of the most influential artists in history. …
: Word of the day: BLAUMACHEN (German) - to skip work for no good reason. The term derives from …
: Yes, I made Leftover Sourdough French Toast Grilled Cheese with Tomatoes and Black Forrest Ham and …
: I’m sure somewhere there’s a yardarm and I’m sure the sun is over it. #froséallday
: ...in which Lucky and Ottley attempt to play #unsuccessful www.instagram.com/p/Bz6AIlS…
: ...in which Lucky and Ottley attempt to play #unsuccessfully vimeo.com/348039668
: I have a couple of visitors today! #Lucky #theyoungmaster
: POGONOTROPHY is the process of growing a beard. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Sourdough French Toast with a Strawberry-Cherry Compote and Maple Syrup
: MAWAAN - Mango (Official Video) #strangelycompelling www.youtube.com/watch
: Welcome to the 1928 City of Toronto. Population: 778,498. (via @oldTOseries @TorontoArchives)
: Impressionist artist Camille Pissarro was born #onthisday in 1830. Known mainly as a painter, …
: Meaning ‘to stop talking’ or ‘to fall silent’, the expression PIPE DOWN derives from an old naval …
: Not only does this delightful creature snore like a buzz-saw, he also sleeps with his eyes open and twitches. ❤ #Lucky (Come to think of it, I probably do too but nobody’s filming me - I hope.) www.instagram.com/p/BztRI-R…
: In this 1803 sketch, the lake came up to Front St, which at that time "fronted" the city. Toronto …
: Not only does this delightful creature snore like a buzz-saw, he also sleeps with his eyes open and …
: I’m on a Marple-mission! Miss Marple: The Murder at the Vicarage
: Lamb Hand Pies Yields 12 Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt 2 sticks unsalted butter, …
: It’s time for... KUNG FU!! Master of the Flying Guillotine
: chipman strawberries, painted by amanda almira newton, 1914 (via @pomological)
: These two were pretty pooped after the beach. #Lucky #theyoungmaster
: A beautiful (and much cooler) morning at the beach.
: Word of the day: κακοθερής (kakotherēs; Ancient Greek) - unfit to endure the summer heat (via …
: This movie is objectively terrible and I am here for it! Jupiter Ascending
: dandelion by @robgmacfarlane and @jackiemorrisartist, from The Lost Words
: Word of the day: "nefelibata" –– literally a "cloud-walker"; that is, a daydreamer, one who wanders …
: British Museum launches guided tours of LGBTQ treasures | Culture | The Guardian Tours will take in objects such as Warren Cup, seen as ‘holy grail’ of gay history — Read on …
: Pollen (via @twisteddoodles)
: Leash Management Level: Advanced
: This delightful creature is softly snoring after making the blanket into a nest. #Lucky
: This delightful creature is softly snoring after making the blanket into a nest. #Lucky
: Wow! They’ve tried to re-create what Hong Kong might have looked like in 1905. (Bodyguards and …
: Today there was the weekly #sourdough and a roast chicken but it’s getting too hot to use the oven.
: It’s time for... (Canada Day) KUNG FU!!! Bodyguards and Assassins
: #July is named after Julius Caesar! The Roman general was born in 100 BC in the month of Quintilis, …
: The Bizarre History of O Canada | Canadiana #complicated www.youtube.com/watch
: The secret language of trees - Camille Defrenne and Suzanne Simard | TedEd www.youtube.com/watch
: A Savoury Kale and Chicken Sausage Bread Pudding with Welsh Cheddar for brunch? I should say …
: The water is still rather high!
: A beautiful day at Ashbridges [wpvideo wmKVT3qU ]
: The Rose Playhouse A 3D model of The Rose playhouse, based on archaeological and historical evidence (via …
: OED Word of the Day on the 50th anniversary of Stonewall: riot, n. A violent disturbance of the …
: Lemon or lime juice can cause a chemical burn if it makes contact with the skin on hot days. The …
: Milk & Sugar & Andrey Exx - Riding High (Official Video) - YouTube A real standout (of many) from #NPAP2019 PRE www.youtube.com/watch
: So, Gutenberg Didn't Actually Invent the Printing Press | Literary Hub If you heard one book called “universally acknowledged as the most important of all printed …
: Time to get down to some serious business 🎶 Thanks @charlespavia! #NPAP #neitherpotsnorpans
: We thought this might be some sort of kingfisher. It was staring into the water, despite the layer …
: The Lilly Pond @ Evergreen Brick Works
: Sometimes dog wrangling is rather difficult...
: 1. Spicy Roasted Tomato, Spinach, and Za’atar Chicken with Mozzarella 2. Pesto, Broccoli, and Lap …
: This is what Saturday morning looks like at my place. #miseenplace
: ☀ Today is the #SummerSolstice – the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Solstice …
: Word of the (Solstice) day: "grimmelings", also "grimplins", "grimlins"––the first & last …
: Though self-taught, rural painter #HomerWatson (1855-1936) is praised for being the first artist to …
: Coined by Edgar Allen Poe, an IMP OF THE PERVERSE is an urge to do the wrong thing in a given …
: Paper measuring 8½ × 13½ inches is known as FOOLSCAP paper because it was traditionally watermarked …
: How Almonds Went From Deadly To Delicious : The Salt : NPR In a new study, researchers pinpoint the genetic mutation that transformed almonds from toxic and …
: Mushroom and Chicken Hot and Sour Soup with Oyster, King Oyster, Shitake Mushrooms, Tofu, and Egg. …
: Derek at the Men’s Health Clinic - The Catherine Tate Show - BBC Comedy Gay, dear? Who, dear? Me, dear? No, dear! How very dare you!www.youtube.com/watch
: It’s time for... KUNG FU!! Shadow
: Braised and Crisp Fried Pork Belly in Ssamjang with Pickled Broccoli Stems, Kale, Sour Cream, and …
: 1. Pesto, Broccoli, and Mushroom with Goat Cheese 2. Roasted Garlic, Tomato, Kale, and Italian …
: Those stuffed eggplant were so good, I made them again! Eggplant Stuffed with Lamb, Pine Nuts, and …
: Weekly #sourdough - back to a tried and true method after a couple of weeks of less than …
: Riding the “Honeymoon Special” at Hanlan’s Point, Toronto Islands, #OTD Jun 14, 1930. Photo: City …
: Years Before Stonewall, a Chef Published the First Gay Cookbook - Gastro Obscura Years Before Stonewall, a Chef Published the First Gay Cookbook - Gastro Obscura — Read on …
: naranja alotonilco oranges, painted by bertha heiges, 1904 (via @pomological) #oldfruitpictures
: #OTD, 90 years ago, the Royal York opened its doors for the first time in 1929. For a brief moment, …
: Brené Brown on Empathy www.youtube.com/watch
: “Empathy” is a fairly young word, arising in English in 1908. It was adapted from German by English …
: A trove of Caribbean history - AGO Art MattersAGO Art Gallery of Ontario A group of Toronto donors has united to bring the largest, most significant collection of historical …
: A group of peacocks is called an ostentation. (via @qikipedia)
: Another Lemon and Herb Braise-Roasted Spatchcock Chicken with Asparagus right from the farm, thanks …
: Until 1979, Sweden classified homosexuality as a mental illness. That year, activists took the …
: Prairie Pride: How Winnipeg became a hub of queer history | CBC Radio If you were asked to name a Canadian city with a rich queer history, would you think of Winnipeg? If …
: ‘Please Sir, I want some more’ Charles Dickens died #onthisday in 1870. This print of Oliver Twist …
: Peruse 800 French and British Medieval Illuminated Manuscripts Online 800 Medieval illuminated manuscripts from the British Library and the Bibliothèque Nationale de …
: 1. Pesto, Roasted Tomatoes, Kale, and Charred Shishito Peppers with Bocconcini 2. Bolognese Sauce, …
: For #WorldOceansDay we’re looking at Paterson Ewen’s majestic and monstrous depiction of water’s …
: 75 years ago today: D-Day. Canadians landing on Juno Beach. Of the first 11 men to hit the ground …
: The etymological march of ‘pride’ | OxfordWords blog To celebrate LGBT Pride Month, guest blogger John Kelly takes a look at how ‘pride’ …
: Overlooked No More: Alan Turing, Condemned Code Breaker and Computer Visionary - The New York Times Overlooked is a series of obituaries about remarkable people whose deaths, beginning in 1851, went …
: Happy Heterosexual Pride Day www.youtube.com/watch
: CATCHLIGHT - the little gleam of reflected light in the eye of someone in a painting. (via …
: Samy Nour Younes: A short history of trans people's long fight for equality | TED Talk Transgender activist and TED Resident Samy Nour Younes shares the remarkable, centuries-old history …
: Wells For Boys - SNL www.youtube.com/watch
: The word pupil (of the eye), is from the Latin ‘pupilla’, meaning ‘little doll’ from the tiny image …
: In 18th century English, a FLIPPERTY-FLOP was someone who looked awkward or ridiculous when dressed …
: A little Korean Rice Bowl with Braised and Crisped Pork Belly, Chicken, Stir Fried Kelp, Pickled …
: It’s time for... KUNG FU!! (and vampires) - Vampire Cleanup Department
: Stuffed Eggplant with Lamb and Pine Nuts
: Stuffed Eggplant with Lamb and Pine Nuts
: Kids! Bringing about Armageddon can be dangerous. Do not attempt it in your own home. - TERRY …
: One could think of it as throwing one’s back out or one could think of it as a small vacation from …
: #June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth. This 16th-century print by …
: The Oldest Film of a Solar Eclipse Has Been Restored and Released Online | Smart News | Smithsonian In 1900, magician, astronomer and filmmaker Nevil Maskelyne used a special adapter to film the …
: According to a 2013 study by the University of Reading, these 23 ‘ultraconserved words’ are the …
: Born on this day in 1897 🎈 West Coast painter #JockMacdonald is known as the first artist to …
: Jim Henson with creatures from The Dark Crystal (via @41Strange)
: [wpvideo 3oDqJhEb ] #currentmood
: #currentmood www.instagram.com/p/ByG7t-1…
: @charlespavia got me all excited about the new series and I had to watch the original again. The …
: A VAGARIAN is someone given to whimsical thoughts or daydreams. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Mary Queen of Scots #whatdidyoucallme?
: Word of the Day: LAZY-LIZARD (n.) a slothful, idle person [17C] (via @HaggardHawks)
: "It was that Serbian business, wasn't it? Serbia, when that chap was shot." They Shall Not Grow Old …
: Today’s Pizzas: 1. Tomato Sauce, Broken Meatballs, Shiitake Mushrooms, and King Oyster Mushrooms …
: More of my Korean-ish Miso, Mushroom, Tofu, and Kimchi Soup with Chilli Sesame Oil and a condiment …
: “Drag” in the sense of “drag queen” or “to dress in drag,” might come from the Yiddish trogn, …
: What has turned out to a lovely day at the beach! @ Cherry Beach Off Leash Dog Park [wpvideo f6BHqceq ]
: Best New Made-Up German Words in Benn Schott’s Schottenfreude | The New Republic There’s something so satisfying about a good German word. As The Awl entertainingly demonstrated …
: It’s time for... KUNG FU!! ...and PENCAK SILAT!! ...and MUAY THAI!! Triple Threat
: I was feeling nostalgic at the Chinese grocery and had to pick some of this delightfully viscous, …
: Miso and Mushroom Soup with Tofu and Kimchi and dressed with Green Onions, Crushed Sesame Seeds, …
: How about a bit of Doris Day? Lover Come Back
: 1. Bolognese Sauce, Kale, and Broccoli with Mozzarella 2. Garlic Yogurt Spinach Sauce, Roasted …
: Sometimes I think prep might be my favourite part. #miseenplace
: Why Facts Don’t Change Our Minds | The New Yorker New discoveries about the human mind show the limitations of reason. — Read on …
: Happy birthday, A.J. Casson! 🎂🥳 Born in 1898, Casson is known for his depictions of the gentle …
: Because of their high potassium content, bananas are faintly radioactive. The BANANA-EQUIVALENT …
: Another lovely morning at the beach with #theyoungmaster
: Word of the Day: JIMFOOZLE (v.) to fool, to utterly confuse (via @HaggardHawks)
: In 1816, the United States built a fort to protect itself from invasion by Canada. There was only …
: kludgy, adj. - Made or designed in an awkward, makeshift, or haphazard manner; inelegant; not …
: #theyoungmaster had absolutely no reaction to the rather booming thunder and hail we just had. …
: Mary Delany was born #otd in 1700. Her stunning works are often mistaken for watercolours, but they …
: bon chretien de vernois pears, painted by royal charles steadman, 1918 (via @pomological) …
: It was fuh-reezing at the beach today and someone let me know by shivering vigorously. He’s under a …
: Word of the day: REALSATIRE (German) - a real event that seems like it should be satire (via …
: Some late-in-the-weekend pizzas: 1. Tomato Sauce, Mushroom, and Meatball with Mozzarella 2. Pesto, …
: I’m watching Fossee/Verdon so I figured I’d better watch Damn Yankees!
: Shakshuka For One with the meatballs and tomato sauce I made yesterday, feta, and extra cilantro
: In Greek, the phrase “it’s all Greek to me” is “Αυτά μου φαίνονται …
: In 18th-century Russia all bearded men were required by law to wear a medallion that read ‘the beard …
: The word BEAR comes from an ancient Germanic root literally meaning ‘brown one’. It’s thought it …
: Golden Spiral #theyoungmaster
: A rather spectacular morning’s walk with #theyoungmaster
: Someone is visiting me and he’s brought a cuddle friend. #theyoungmaster
: I have noticed that even people who claim everything is predetermined and that we can do nothing to …
: The @agotoronto along Dundas street in 1923. c/o Toronto Public Library. (via @oldTOseries)
: A PETARD is a small explosive device that was once used to blow up walls and doors—so to be …
: Word of the #FolkloreThursday: “glamour” - to enchant or bewitch; a magic spell (Scots). "Glamour" …
: In the 1880s and 1890s, ‘dude’ was another word for ‘dandy’. In 1888, the ‘Battle of the Dudes’ was …
: It’s not jello! (Well, it’s sorta jello.) This is the chicken stock made from the bones of Monday’s …
: Mushroom and Chicken Noodle Soup with Lime and Cilantro dressed with Sherry Pepper
: 1st painting by a woman (Mary Hasting Meyer) ever purchased by the city. The 1855 view from …
: Spatchcocked Braise-Roasted Chicken with Lemon, Garlic, and Thyme
: RESISTENTIALISM is the belief that inanimate objects can display malice or spitefulness towards …
: PERCUSSIVE MAINTENANCE is a term for hitting a malfunctioning object until it works again. (via …
: For brunch today, Culturally Confused Tacos with Korean Chicken, Mango, Avocado, Kimchi, Cilantro …
: This happy puppy is almost 2,000 years old 🐕 It was made in China between the 1st–2nd century AD – …
: And yet more pizzas: 1. Pesto, Kale, and Mushroom with Fresh Mozzarella 2. Pulled Lamb, Broccoli, …
: I don’t feel up to making tortillas. Store-bought it is! 🌮
: Weekly #sourdough. My counters and table are full of in-progress cooking so the bread cools where …
: #maythe4thbewithyou (via @brian_bilston)
: #currentmood [Bosch, Temptation of St. Anthony]
: #stronglanguage (via @stronglang)
: #theyoungmaster still hasn’t quite figured out how to lambchop.
: Oh, you know. Just a day, like any other, in ol’ Hogtown.
: The SCUNTHORPE PROBLEM is the unintentional blocking of websites or email addresses because their …
: The Comma Queen and the Internet's Copy Chief on What Matters to a Copyeditor | Literary Hub We asked Mary Norris, The New Yorker’s “comma queen” and author, most recently, of …
: I got a new sticker for my iPad!
: #May is named after the Greek goddess Maia. This 1791 print is a representation of the month of …
: The AIRT-O’-THE-CLICKY is an old Scots word for a walker’s or wayfarer’s tradition: a stick is held …
: Incredible Video Shows What Kung Fu Looks like From Space This mesmerizing satellite video by BBC Earth reveals what thousands of Chinese students training in …
: Alright. I seem to have ventured into an E.M. Forster moment, possibly as a result of the Howard’s …
: The expression ‘read the riot act’ refers to a genuine Act of Parliament passed in 1714. (via …
: Sometimes, a certain someone does not wish to leave the park and mounts the most passive of …
: A bit of Cary Grant in the afternoon? Yes, please! Charade
: A HOUSEDOVE is someone who likes to stay at home. (via @HaggardHawks)
: #OTD in 1813 at 4pm: U.S. forces officially take possession of York (#Toronto). During occupation, …
: This is getting to be a habit! 1. Tomato, pulled pork, and fresh cheese 2. Broccoli, lap cheong, …
: #OTD 1813 | The U.S. Army & Navy attacked York (Toronto) arriving on 14 ships & schooners, …
: On Apr 27, 1813, #otd, 1,700 American soldiers and sailors land on the shores of Lake Ontario in …
: Stereo MCs - Step It Up #currentmood www.youtube.com/watch
: The ‘alveary' is the hollow bit of your ear. It’s from the Latin alvearium, a collection of …
: tane nashi (shibu) persimmons, painted by m. strange, 1914 #oldfruitpictures (via @pomological)
: The best that most of us can hope to achieve in physics is simply to misunderstand at a deeper …
: ‘One can’t be angry when one looks at a Penguin’ In 1860, English art critic John Ruskin wrote a …
: Stop and smell the tulips. Queens Park tulip beds, ca. 1912. Photo: William James Family fonds (via …
: CLINCHPOOP is a 16th century word for a vulgar, uncouth man. ‘The Institucion of a Gentleman’, 1555 …
: The dragon slain by St George is traditionally said to have been called ‘Old Snap’. (via …
: Shakespeare was likely born #otd in 1564 – he also died on this day in 1616 📜🎭 This engraving was …
: So... My Internet is out at home and I’m at a friend’s place watching Netflix. How did I not know …
: It’s a bit hard to tell where Lambchop leaves off and Ottley begins! #theyoungmaster
: Yonge St. looking north from Queen St., #Toronto, about 1890. (via @AemiliusJarvis)
: To QUIDDLE is to busy oneself with unimportant tasks to avoid more important (unpleasant) ones. (via …
: It’s time for...KUNG FU!! Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
: Impressionist painter #HelenMcNicoll’s pastel palette for #EasterSunday. 🌸🐣 (via @artcaninstitute) …
: A little Easter lunch: Herb Encrusted Lamb Loin Chops, Roasted Asparagus, and Maple Roasted …
: ...and a couple of pizzas. To be honest, I make pizza to finish up stuff that’s been languishing in …
: #OTD 115 years ago, Toronto woke up to discover the city in ruins, 125 businesses destroyed, 5,000 …
: Hot Cross Buns (which, btw, Siri always hears as “Hot Crossbones”)
: Three kinds of dough on the go.
: #OTD 1943, the Jews of the Warsaw Ghetto rose up to prevent their transportation to death camps. …
: Is the Christian holiday of Easter named after a pagan goddess? | OxfordWords blog What does the Christian holiday Easter have in common with a pagan goddess? According to Saint Bede, …
: Word of the #FolkloreThursday: “uncanny” - of a landscape, person, encounter, object; unsettlingly …
: Now that I’ve finished my Game of Thrones marathon, I can get back to other TV. What We Do In The …
: This is what I’m dealing with today. #theyoungmaster
: Word of the day: ELEVENTY (19th century) - a very large, indefinite number, it can also mean 110. …
: Jarvis Collegiate Institute was established #OTD Apr 16, 1807 following government legislation …
: Word of the day: BUSU-KAWA (Japanese) - so ugly it’s cute (via @qikipedia)
: VERNALAGNIA is a romantic mood brought on by the return of spring. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Leonardo da Vinci was born #otd in 1452. He’s known for his extraordinary contributions to art and …
: The paragraph symbol, ¶, is properly called a PILCROW. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Alex Gendler: The wars that inspired Game of Thrones | TED Talk Beginning around 1377, medieval England was shaken by a power struggle between two noble families, …
: More pizzas! 1. Pesto, Roasted Tomato, and Fresh Mozzarella 2. Tomato Sauce, Broccoli, Lap Cheong, …
: The History of Ontario Place www.youtube.com/watch
: The Museum of Endangered Sounds [bit.ly/LLpXME](http://bit.ly/LLpXME)
: Some floral beauty in English: ‘anemone’ is from the Greek for ‘daughter of the wind’, because the …
: Wholesale Fruit Market, east side of Yonge St, south of Front St, ca. 1950. Originally built 1866 …
: The black spot in this image is larger in diameter than our solar system. It weighs more than our …
: There’s no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothing, so get yourself a sexy raincoat …
: Word of the day: 시발비용 (Korean slang) - “fuck it expense”, a small indulgence to deal …
: The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat - Oliver Sacks
: "#VimyRidge from Souchez Valley" (1918) by #GroupofSeven member and WWI painter, #AYJackson to …
: How big were mobile phones in the old days? Big | Considerable The early mobile phones were big and heavy—nearly two pounds—but also thrilling for the users. And …
: King St. #Toronto looking west to Bay St, 1900. Visible are Cawthra House + Mail & Empire …
: Origin of the day: taking something ‘with a grain/pinch of salt’ comes from the ancient story of …
: A few Mini Meatloaves with, duh, Ketchup and Worcestershire Glaze.
: A bit of French Onion Soup topped with a Fried Egg for breakfast
: Weekly #sourdough. Same dough, slightly different method.
: A couple of pizzas: * Kale and Lap Cheong Sausage with Eggs, Fresh Cheese, and Pine Nuts * …
: Research has shown that the act of walking through a doorway causes us to forget things, the theory …
: I wasn’t feeling so great on the weekend so I made myself a comforting savoury bread pudding. It …
: The German expression ‘Klappe zu, Affe tot’ is used to mean ‘that’s that’, or ‘end of story’. It …
: I am embarking on a (possibly foolish) marathon. I don’t expect to finish before the new season …
: This is what I’m dealing with today. #theyoungmaster #hedgehoglove
: Curella DeVos | Randy Rainbow www.youtube.com/watch
: #April takes its name from the Latin word ‘aperire’, which means ‘to open’ – just like flowers do …
: This is the Day | The The I might have listened to this song 10,000 times back in university. www.youtube.com/watch
: To our trans family, We see you. We stand with you. We love you. #TransDayOfVisibility (via …
: Transgender: Back to Jamaica | BBC Newsbeat - YouTube On this international day of #transvisibility, I would like to remind my gay sisters and brothers …
: Don’t You Worry ‘bout a Thing - Stevie Wonder don’t www.youtube.com/watch
: This print, ‘The sleep of reason produces monsters’, was made by Spanish artist Francisco de Goya, …
: To ‘give someone the cold shoulder’ is thought to come from the 19th century, when visitors who were …
: Modern French Cuisine Curated Dinner
: More of that Pork Khao Soi Noodle Soup, now with Kale and Poached Egg
: Elimination Diet (via @michellerial)
: The Meuller Blues | Randy Rainbow www.youtube.com/watch
: 50-70% of Germans have reportedly experienced Frühjahrsmüdigkeit - a listlessness or unspecific …
: A STEREOTYPE was originally a printing plate that could be used to duplicate text as many times as …
: There’s a bit of #sourdough frankensteining going on. I’m attempting to make a rye starter (with …
: The etymology of pasta (via @etymology_nerd)
: Lemon, Poppy Seed, and Olive Oil Cake Ingredients Unsalted butter, soft, for the pan 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan …
: This is a Lime and Poppy Seed Olive Oil Cake for @doodlesruletoronto’s birthday but she’ll have to …
: Pork Khao Soi with Shanghai Noodles, Broccoli, and Carrots topped with Egg Ribbons, Shallots, and …
: The heart of Toronto’s financial district in about 1914. Staring waaaaaay down at King & Yonge …
: Not sure if it’s breakfast or lunch but it’s definitely Shakshuka.
: Haiku #298610 - @brian_bilston #worldpoetryday
: “Little Dog’s Rhapsody in the Night” by Mary Oliver from Dog Songs He puts his cheek against mine and makes small, expressive sounds. And when I’m awake, or awake …
: It’s #WorldPoetryDay 🧾✏ This Chinese scroll was painted by Ma Hezhi in the 12th century. It …
: The Sneeze Ah . . ah . . ah . . ah . . ah Ah . . ah . . ah . . ah . . ah . . ah . ah Ah . . aah . . …
: Lamb Shepherd’s Pie (this is where those lamb shanks went)
: It’s the #FirstDayOfSpring! 🌻🌷🌼🌹 Artist Mary Delany created 985 of these extraordinarily detailed …
: True Facts: The Bolas Spider www.youtube.com/watch
: Google Earth game challenges players to find Carmen Sandiego A new mini-game can be played within Google Earth that has players trying to find city-hopping thief …
: #OTD 1914 | The @ROMtoronto opens its doors to the public at 3pm. It originally housed five separate …
: Triple Ginger Guinness Gingerbread with Caramel Sauce. Sugar-coma to follow.
: The St. Patrick’s Day Parade was banned in Toronto for more than 100 years. Why? Sectarian …
: red canada apples, painted by royal charles steadman, 1916 (via @pomological)
: On my way home from lunch, I was reminded of this gorgeous addition to the neighbourhood.
: Paddy not Patty (via @twisteddoodles)
: Thought I’d better make something in honour of St. Patrick’s Day. Here’s a Guinness Gingerbread …
: A green painting by Ontario-born artist #PegiNicolMacLeod (1904-1949) on the greenest day of the …
: Bohemian Rhapsody Out of Context (via @michellerial)
: Cherry Beach - March 17, 2019 [wpvideo 68NDB4bL ]
: Savory Lamb Swirl Buns, thanks to @abrowntable
: #thislookspromising (beautiful lamb shanks from @thehealthybutcher)
: Answers Magazine (1890) is cracking me up! (via @VictorianHumour)
: I should note that all three of us are watching @rupaulsdragrace here. #noteanoshadenopinklemonade …
: The Kaylee and Ottley Show Goes to Ian’s House [wpvideo Ri5t88aC ]
: ‘Dirt’ was originally ‘drit’. By a process know as metathesis the ‘i’ and ‘r’ were transposed. The …
: Words of the day: "Ides of March"––the day in the Roman calendar corresponding to the 15 March, …
: watching television (via @wronghands1)
: This Victorian list of irritating people has aged remarkably well! - Answers magazine, 1890 (via …
: The FEYNMAN POINT is a series of six consecutive 9s in the 762nd-767th decimal places of pi. #PiDay …
: the news (via @twisteddoodles)
: Prayer for a Slow News Day - @brian_bilston
: Tahini and Rye Chocolate Chip Cookies (via @theboywhobakes) #stevehasnickedone
: Am I overthinking this? by @michellerial, who now has a book coming out! …
: ...and after our walk, we relax. 🐶 🐕 #thekayleeandottleyshow
: This is my afternoon. 🐶🐕 The Kaylee and Ottley Show www.instagram.com/p/Bu65q2u…
: This is my afternoon. 🐶🐕 The Kaylee and Ottley Show [wpvideo e9ztdaFn ]
: The dictionary has not been kind to those in politics. From centuries past it offers the following: …
: A couple of pizzas: * spicy tomato, mushroom, and fresh mozzarella * pesto, mushroom, and fresh …
: It’s time for... KUNG FU!! Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings
: Daylight Saving Time - How Is This Still A Thing?: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) - YouTube How is this still a thing? — Read on m.youtube.com/watch
: Rather rough seas (lake) at Cherry Beach, 2019 [wpvideo ZudnRRSI ]
: Nightflyers (1987) - I just finished the tv series based on George R. R. Martin’s story. The movie …
: Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead tonight, Toronto! Old City Hall clock tower, 1920. Photo: …
: Treasures of a Desert Kingdom: The Royal Arts of Jodhpur, India @ Royal Ontario Museum
: Here’s Helen playing a rousing round of Where’s Rama?
: It’s off to the ROM for Treasures of a Desert Kingdom: The Royal Arts of Jodhpur, India
: Lunch with the hedonistic Helen! @ The Host
: Word of the day: “horizon” - the visible line dividing earth or sea from sky; both encircling limit …
: International #WomensDay celebrates women. Jane Rule was a gay rights advocate and author of …
: This coin from 300–285 BC is inscribed ‘Queen Amastris’ – the first woman to ever be named on a …
: HE'S IN LOVE (and we're all gonna die) - Randy Rainbow Song Parody www.youtube.com/watch
: A HELLUO LIBRORUM—literally a ‘book glutton’—is someone with an insatiable appetite for reading …
: Never try to keep up with the Joneses. Drag them down to your level. - Quentin Crisp
: A Brief History of Brexit for Americans This is a great summary and it makes me laugh (which is good because it keeps me from weeping …
: City of Toronto in 1834. Watercolour map produced by Ethel G.A. Foster for the City’s centennial in …
: Michelangelo was born #otd in 1475. This portrait depicts Andrea Quaratesi, who Michelangelo may …
: #OTD 1834 | The Town of York is incorporated into the City of Toronto! Third Parliament Buildings …
: Horse trough-drinking fountain at College St and Spadina Ave, 1899. Photo: City Engineer's Dept. …
: Toronto in 1834, looking west. Plan published by Jas Timberlake, 1834 #TOturns185 (via …
: Climax's Best Scene [HD]- Mindblowing Opening Dance Number! - YouTube What is this fantasticness?? — Read on m.youtube.com/watch
: It’s #PancakeDay! 🥞 Rembrandt shows a crowd eagerly awaiting pancakes in this etching from 1635. …
: Word of the day: “Minerva” - the Roman goddess of wisdom, often represented/accompanied …
: alazony, n. Failure to recognize irony, esp. due to arrogance, misplaced self-confidence, or a lack …
: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
: A Guide to Animal Noises (via @twisteddoodles)
: More food with @julius_caron
: Thierry Mugler @ Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal
: Leonard Cohen looms large in Montréal
: A little take-out Portuguese chicken sandwich should hit the spot!
: Thierry Mugler Exhibit opening day
: Finally got to the hotel. Work is done at last!
: This is my first time flying Porter. It’s quite nice!
: #March is named after Mars, the Roman god of war ⚡ The Roman calendar originally began in March – …
: I just realized that I like this photo of #theyoungmaster very much. I just took it because he was …
: Documentary Now - Original Cast Album: Co-Op #iamdying
: ♥♣ ‘Off with her head!’ The first edition of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland was illustrated by …
: Play Sesame Street's Pinball Number Count For Real | Muppet Fans Who Grew Up - Tough Pigs Muppet Fans Who Grew Up – Tough Pigs …and the Pointer Sisters! — Read on www.toughpigs.com/pinball-game/
: As the name of a type of sealed savoury pastry, the earliest record of the word PASTY in the …
: Shade Button In case of shade… — Read on www.shadebutton.com/
: Word of the day: EMOGINAL - expressing complex emotions through emojis. (via @qikipedia)
: Tahini Shortbread Cookies with Salted Honey Ganache (I’m feeling the pressure of Cookie-Wednesdays …
: Chloe "Cocktail" www.youtube.com/watch
: ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ! That’s the most remarkable word I’ve ever seen! (via @BigBird) …
: CREMNOPHOBIA is the fear of precipices. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Lemon Polenta Cake soaked in a sweet lemon syrup
: Lemon Polenta Cake, currently soaking in a lemon syrup
: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
: Gougères #pâteàchoux #pipingpractice
: True Facts: The Lemur www.youtube.com/watch
: Jackie Shane, live At The Sapphire Tavern on Richmond Street East, Toronto, 1967 www.youtube.com/watch
: Jackie Shane, pioneering transgender soul singer, May 15, 1940 - February 22, 2019
: Jackie Shane - Walking The Dog - 1965 www.youtube.com/watch
: Look! A super handy toast chart for #NationalToastDay ! I'm definitely an E5, which are you? Print …
: The problem with people who have no vices is that generally you can be pretty sure they’re …
: BORDER LIES - Randy Rainbow Song Parody www.youtube.com/watch
: What the Dog Saw - Malcolm Gladwell
: Word of the day: FIGNATURE- a signature done on a touchscreen with your finger. (via @qikipedia)
: Yup! More cookies... because... cookies! Spicy Ginger Chocolate Chip Cookies
: I’m spending Family Day alone, as I do, but I’m making good use of my time. Chicken Adobo (sauce …
: Michelangelo died #otd in 1564. During his life, he was often called ‘il divino’ – the divine one. …
: Interestingly, this is exactly how i eat noodles.
: NASA's Mars rover Opportunity has died. Here's what it gave humanity. The spacecraft lasted more than 50 times longer than originally planned, delivering groundbreaking …
: I like my men like I like my chocolate: rich, dark, and in heart boxers (and gone in 15 minutes). …
: Savoury Bread Pudding with Kale, Turkey Sausage, Mushrooms, and a whole lotta Gruyère 2 tb unsalted butter 1 yellow onion, diced 16 oz crusty sourdough, cut into cubes 1 c (4 oz) …
: Word of the day: HYPPYTYYNYTYYDYTYS (Finnish) - bouncy cushion satisfaction (via @qikipedia)
: Pork Red Curry Noodle Soup with Broccoli, Red Peppers, and Egg Ribbons
: Heritage Minutes: Flags www.youtube.com/watch
: Happy #FlagDay! The new “Maple Leaf”, raised for the first time on Parliament Hill OTD in 1965, …
: Secret valentines at the office
: Meditation For Fidgety Skeptics. I am neither particularly fidgety nor skeptical (in this case) but …
: Twelve horse team pulling a snow sweeper, 1891. #TTC fonds (via @torontoarchives)
: Impressionism in the Age of Industry @ The Art Gallery of Ontario Eiffel Tower - Georges Seurat, 1889 The Steelworks - Maximilien Luce, 1895
: Salted Butter and Chocolate Chunk Shortbread (this is how I deal with bad weather)
: The Coloured Corps was militia company of Black men raised during the #WarOf1812. Following the end …
: Two boys pulling a sled of firewood, 1925-35 | Oil on canvas by Finnish artist Harry Niilo …
: To FLATCH is to walk clumsily. (via @HaggardHawks) #stoptryingtomakeflatchhappen
: Stephen Fry on Race, Ancestry, and the Invention of Chess www.youtube.com/watch
: In the 19th century, bumblebees were instead known as HUMBLEBEES. (via @qikipedia)
: Mushrooms and Tofu with Baby Bok Choy
: To Do List by @brian_bilston
: The lake is completely frozen out to the Spit.
: Word of the Day: CUNCTATOR (n.) someone given to procrastination or delaying (via @HaggardHawks)
: Philosopher Bertrand Russell's Indispensable Advice on 'How to Grow Old' Bertrand Russell is one of modern philosophy’s most prolific minds. In his essay, “How …
: If at first you don’t succeed... (via @twisteddoodles)
: ready for the party? (via @lizclimo)
: A SNIRT is a snorting noise made when trying to suppress a laugh. To do something ‘in the snirt of a …
: ‘The higher the monkey climbs, the more he shows of his tail’—or originally, ‘the higher the ape …
: Dinner with the delicious Doris
: Happy Lunar New Year! 101 years ago, Chinese labour battalions in France during the First World War …
: 38 years ago today, Toronto Police arrested 286 people after raiding four gay bathhouses with …
: Good news at last: the world isn’t as horrific as you think | Hans Rosling | World news | The Guardian Training yourself how to put the news into perspective – practising ‘factfulness’ – will change your …
: Happy Lunar New Year to everyone! 恭喜發財!
: Happy Lunar New Year to everyone! 恭喜發財!
: Purl | Pixar SparkShorts www.youtube.com/watch
: Toronto Philharmonic Orchestra program starring Portia White, 1945 | Portia White was a Nova …
: I’m making Chicken Adobo for Lunar New Year. I did a practice run today and, let me tell you, …
: Word of the day: FLENCH - when it looks like the weather will improve and then… never does …
: Polar Vortex Alien Landscape
: On this #superbowl Sunday, here’s a superb owl for you. 🦉🏈 This sleepy owl was made in the 19th …
: If you’re opting for snudging in bed or on a sofa all day, you might like the word ‘hibernacle’, a …
: Groundhog sees Jungian shadow, predicts everlasting winter of the soul - The Beaverton Groundhog sees Jungian shadow, predicts everlasting winter of the soul - The Beaverton — Read on …
: Breakfast with the merry Mark!
: Word of the day: "Candlemas" - ancient Christian festival held annually on 2nd Feb, 40 days after …
: #February is named after ‘Februa’, the Roman purification festival. This print shows Februa as a …
: How climate change is behind this week's extreme cold snap | CBC News Frigid temperatures descending across much of Canada and parts of the U.S. Midwest may have left …
: MURG is a Scots dialect word for a heavy fall of snow. As a verb, it can be used to mean ‘to labour …
: Toronto Bay, 1835 by John Howard | The frozen lake featuring skaters, horse-drawn carriage rides, …
: I gave myself a little present. (via @jimbobart) #formefromme
: Sea otters tie themselves in seaweed before they fall asleep on the ocean surface so that they …
: Jain - Makeba #currentmood www.youtube.com/watch
: ‘Curiouser and curiouser!’ Lewis Carroll, author of ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’, was born …
: Weekly #sourdough, with a whole lot of chocolate chip cookies in the back.
: I have a visitor for the evening! #theyoungmaster
: Veggie Bi Bim Bap with Carrots, Zucchini, Swiss Chard, and Mushrooms topped with a Fried Egg and …
: A bit of veggie mise-en-place. I especially like rough-julienning carrots and zucchini.
: This is not far from the truth...
: City of Toronto launches online street art map to showcase the city's outdoor art The virtual map displays a massive amount of blue dots in Toronto and the surrounding area. Each dot …
: Chinese New Year – The Bucket – Apple www.youtube.com/watch
: Robert Burns statue, Allan Gardens, 1936. Photo: James Salmon collection. #RobbieBurnsDay (via …
: Robert Burns never called himself Rabbie or Robbie (though he did occasionally sign off as …
: Word of the (Burns) Day: "sleekit" - smooth, glossy (Scots). "Wee, sleekit, cowran, tim'rous …
: The Roman emperor Hadrian was born #otd in AD 76. Made around AD 130, this marble bust shows the …
: Red riding hood (via @twisteddoodles)
: Stephen Fry’s Victorian Secrets
: Queen Victoria passed away #OTD 1901, ending a 64-year reign on the throne. Her monument at …
: While thinking about the price of walls and such, I was reminded that our names for big numbers are …
: What does one do when it's -35C? Why, one attempts @TheBoyWhoBakes' Best Ever Salted Brown-Butter …
: In a 2003 poll, one third of American visitors to Scotland believed that the wild haggis runs free …
: Word of the day: BED-FAVOURITE (19th century slang) - a person who is (perhaps excessively) fond of …
: It’s that time of year again. ❄️❄️❄️ #AlexColville, January, 1971 (via @artcaninstitute)
: Percy Wakes Me - Mary Oliver
: Winnie-the-Pooh author A A Milne was born #otd in 1882. Milne’s famous characters were first …
: In his 1865 work ‘Lessons in Elocution’, the American author Allen A Griffith outlined a series of …
: The poet Mary Oliver died today. Her poetry spoke — with a calm & tender lucidity — of …
: @meganmorrone suggested that we could all learn a lot about each other if we posted our list of …
: Word of the day: "wassail" - to drink, carouse, sing, raise fire & be of good cheer, esp. in …
: Founded by Bishop Strachan #OTD January 15, 1852, we opened our doors at our original site on Queen …
: #OTD Jan 15, 1852, @Trinity_College opens in what is now @TrinityBellwood Park, Queen St W. Photo: …
: My little pizza con patate e rosmarino with smoked salmon
: A genetically modified houseplant could suck up dangerous indoor air pollution | CBC Radio The modified plant can absorb and break down benzene and chloroform — Read on …
: THERE IS NOTHIN' LIKE A WALL - Randy Rainbow Song Parody www.youtube.com/watch
: Happy 164th birthday to Kitchener-born landscape painter #HomerWatson, whose romantic renditions of …
: A rather moody morning at the lake with the dogs
: Word of the day: DOG-GIVEN - addicted to (playing with) dogs (via @qikipedia)
: From 1913 to 1942, Arthur Gehrke of Watertown, Wisconsin went to bed in November and did not get up …
: The lovely "Lady Agnew of Lochnaw" by John Singer Sargent. @NatGalleriesSco (via @ArtsyGirl62)
: A quite minimal, rather Roman pizza con patate
: “An Out-of-Doors Study” by John Singer Sargent. @brooklynmuseum (via @ArtsyGirl62)
: CAT FEATHERS, FUR BABIES, HOUSE MOSS and WHORE’S WOOL are all old nicknames for clumps of dust or …
: Twelve horse team pulling a snow sweeper, 1891. #TTC fonds (via @TorontoArchives)
: Kermit the Frog - Talking Heads “Once in a Lifetime” Turns out, this is exactly what I needed. www.youtube.com/watch
: Word of the day: "portmanteau" - a term in which "two meanings [are] packed up into a single word" …
: The magic lantern was an early projector, used to show large images for entertainment and …
: Our intrepid adventurer takes what I think is his second ride on the TTC - there and back again and …
: …and the @HaggardHawks Word of Year for 2018 is… IPSEDIXITISM - dogmatic language, or …
: ‘Sleep, you black-eyed pig. Fall into a deep pit of ghosts’ - ICELANDIC LULLABY (via @qikipedia)
: Painting a flagpole in 1907, looking west down Front from Yonge. Bottom left, you can see ruins of …
: Ink,Mountains and Mystery by NetEase Games The beautiful adventure game turns two-dimensional, traditional Chinese landscape paintings into …
: The word CLUE derives from ‘clew’, an Old English word for a ball of string. It came to mean ‘a …
: It’s time for... PENCAK SILAT!! Headshot
: The popular image of ninjas dressed in all-black costumes comes from kuroko — stagehands in …
: Joseph Ducreux (1735 –1802) was a French painter who is known primarily for his unorthodox …
: Eat your words – Strong Language I’m lucky enough to live in a multicultural city where I can walk a block to a restaurant …
: A couple of pizzas: Tomato, ground pork, spinach, and mozzarella Pesto, lap cheong sausage, …
: The German word VORFÜHREFFEKT—literally, ‘the demonstration effect’—refers to a situation in which …
: The Old Mill Bridge in 1900, back when cows were still a familiar sight along the Humber River in …
: 90 years ago, David Milne returned to Canada, settling in the Temagami region. Here, he found …
: DEBT was originally spelled ‘dete’ in Middle English. The silent B was deliberately added in the …
: All the toys on the couch! #theyoungmaster
: Download Hundreds of Japanese Fireworks Illustrations from the 1800s Amazing Japanese fireworks from the 1800s are frozen in time thanks to Jinta Hirayama. Each …
: Because the sum of its divisors (1 + 3 + 673) is less than the number itself, mathematically 2019 is …
: Scones with proper Cornish clotted cream and jam
: How to start an email (via @michellerial)
: Lemon Sourdough Scones for a happy new year!
: This poem is my reality today. (via @brian_bilston)
: Three Mushroom Longevity Soup with Carrot, Broccoli, Tofu, and Soft Boiled Egg on Super-Long …
: #thislookspromising #miseenplace
: “Improving” some stock from my freezer with some vegetable cuttings and a bunch of mushrooms in …
: The Canadian Who Changed The Way Americans Celebrate New Year's Eve — The Canadiana Project The Roosevelt Hotel, New York City. It’s been sitting amid the chaos of midtown Manhattan since it …
: It’s time for... you guessed it... KUNG FU!! The Avenging Eagle
: Old Union Station, 1907. Photo: William James (via @TorontoArchives)
: “Oh, I’m like a chess master - I’m always thinking at least five meals ahead!” - me
: Is Eggnog Sourdough French Toast a good idea? #itis Could I wait to eat it? #icouldnot
: Earlier in December, astronomers discovered the most distant object in the solar system - nearly …
: GOOD THOUGHTS in time for the season of bad and stupid advice x (via @rubyetc)
: The Spanish proverb ‘no por mucho madrugar amanece más temprano’ is a reminder that all things …
: The word ambisinistrous is the opposite of ambidextrous; it means ‘no good with either hand’. (via …
: anatomy of New Year’s (via @wrong.hands)
: I feel like the city might be trying to gaslight me when it comes to crossing buttons.
: If you’re SLOOMY then you’re sleepy or sluggish. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Jon Ronson: Strange answers to the psychopath test | TED Talk Is there a definitive line that divides crazy from sane? With a hair-raising delivery, Jon Ronson, …
: Bilby A Cynical Marsupial in the Australian Outback Becomes a Fierce Protector of an Abandoned Baby Bird …
: Apple Rolls Out 6 Free Audiobooks Narrated by Celebrities | iPhone in Canada Blog The audiobooks are read by celebrities like Kelsey Grammer and Kate Beckinsale. If you’ve got an …
: Boxing Day in 1971 was crowded and according to the law at the time, illegal as it fell on a Sunday. …
: Pop Culture Gargoyles Hidden in Gothic Architecture - Atlas Obscura Pop Culture Gargoyles Hidden in Gothic Architecture - Atlas Obscura — Read on …
: To OVERQUAT is to eat too much food. (via @HaggardHawks) #shutup
: Oh, Eaton’s Christmas Catalogue 1904 and 1906, what is happening here? #creepychristmas
: Who’s a pretty Polly? Who’s a pretty bird? Why, Templeton J. Turkey! That’s who!
: All cooking done by 4:30pm and out the door by 5. Now I’m enjoying a glass of Champagne and taking …
: A hand-made #Christmas card by Group of Seven painter #AJCasson (via @artcaninstitute)
: High Park toboggan runs, Christmas Day, ca. 1910. Photo: William James (via @TorontoArchives)
: Templeton J. Turkey ready for action!
: Kringle Dingle HotHam! [bit.ly/2CAdBZz](http://bit.ly/2CAdBZz)
: YULE-CRUSH (18th-century) is a vast Christmas feast and a YULE-HOLE is the hole in your belt that …
: I wish you all a very Merry Christmas. (I couldn’t resist this completely weird victorian Christmas …
: Cherry Beach, Christmas Eve, 2018 [wpvideo ZOsOtUNq ]
: One of two Clementine Almond Cakes. It smells heavenly in here. #tobeiced
: Baron - It’s Christmas Having a little Parang Party to put myself in the holiday mood. www.youtube.com/watch
: Christmas in Canada | The Canadian Encyclopedia History, politics, arts, science & more: the Canadian Encyclopedia is your reference on Canada. …
: Well, that’s certainly festive! Boiling clementines for two hours so they can go into a couple of …
: Vegetable Lasagna - ready for construction, with layers of tomato sauce, béchamel, spinach, …
: Weekly #sourdough #giveawayedition
: They’re always so cute before they go into the oven! #sourdough
: A visit with Santa, #OTD Dec 23, 1925. Photo: John H. Boyd, @globeandmail @shriners (via …
: Well, Templeton J. Turkey has started dry-brining, I’ve got a tomato sauce going slow on the stove …
: I didn’t know this was a Guillermo del Toro joint! Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia
: Word of the day should you need it is ‘apanthropy’: a love of solitude and a desire to be away from …
: A TENTER is a wooden frame over which fabric is stretched so that it keeps its shape while it …
: American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat was born on this date in 1960. This is “Untitled, 1982.” (via …
: Today is the #WinterSolstice – the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. This …
: Words of the day: “winter solstice” - the shortest day, today, when the sun reaches its lowest …
: Triple Ginger Cookies #somebodystopme
: The 12 Days of Christmas – A Tale of Avian Misery vimeo.com/196277011
: Walking in a window wonderland: A brief history of Toronto’s department-store Christmas displays | TVO.org A brief history of Toronto’s department-store Christmas displays — Read on …
: Naughty or Nice | Glove and Boots | Puppets | Videos for Kids #puppets www.youtube.com/watch
: The moon is…full. The trees not only stand in the air, but also checker the ground with their …
: Toffee Cookies with Dark Chocolate Glaze, Pecans, and Salt Flakes
: Welcome to The Cookie Department. My name is Ian and I am a cookie nutter.
: The opposite of Stockholm Syndrome is LIMA SYNDROME, in which hostage-takers become sympathetic to …
: Next cookie: a batch of brown sugar cookies, ready to be iced and nutted tomorrow
: Look at that! A mid-week vegetable lasagna!
: A little word origin for the day: the dot above the letters i and j is called a …
: Next cookie: Lemon Poppyseed
: Evening glow #laneway #dogwalks
: Today is the BIRTHDAY of Henrietta Muir Edwards! Edwards is known for being one of the FAMOUS FIVE …
: During the Gold Rush, the native Tlingit people on Admiralty Island in SE Alaska sold their …
: Here’s that delightful Chinese-Canadian short film I mentioned, Bao. www.youtube.com/watch
: Slavery Abolition Act, 1833 | The Canadian Encyclopedia #OTD 1865 the US officially abolished slavery with the ratification of the 13th Amendment. 30+ years …
: Word of the day: "brumation" - the condition of torpor & sluggishness brought on by winter. …
: Some proper Scottish shortbread - crumbly, almost brittle. #butter
: SERENDIPITY derives from ‘Serendip’, the Persian name for Sri Lanka. Horace Walpole coined the word …
: Remember the Night #barbarastanwyck
: I’m a sucker for old Christmas movies. #noyouresentimental #shutup
: Of course, the Christmas tree can’t go up before Dad’s birthday. I used to think Gram’s tree was …
: I have started my Christmas movie watching after my dad’s birthday (December 15), which is when the …
: Of course I had to find out a bit more about the Yule Lads! Gleðileg jól!
: According to Icelandic folklore, households are visited by thirteen Yule Lads, starting on 12 …
: Seamus Heaney contributed a brilliant poem to ‘Hockney’s Alphabet’ “G as in Gaelic Guh. Guh. Like …
: I have a visitor! #theyoungmaster
: The word TRAGEDY literally means ‘goat song’. It is thought that the word refers to the goatskins …
: Egypt unveils 'one of a kind,' 4,400-year-old tomb | CBC News Egypt unveiled a well-preserved 4,400-year-old tomb decorated with hieroglyphs and statues south of …
: This is what Toronto postcards looked like in the early 1900s Vintage postcards in Toronto offer a glimpse of how the city saw itself at moments of time. — Read …
: #BookIllustrationOfTheDay is by Maurice sendak for his 1984 interpretation of "The Nutcracker" - he …
: Definitely try to see this sweet little Chinese-Canadian Pixar animated short film, if you get a …
: Christmas crackers were originally sold in England under their French name COSAQUES in the 1850s. …
: Bridging the Don: The Prince Edward Viaduct – City of Toronto It’s the centennial of the Bloor Street Viaduct! — Read on …
: A handy tip from Very British Problems Volume 3 (via @SoVeryBritish)
: Word of the day: GHOUGHPHTHEIGHTTEEAU — a potato. Invented in the 19th century to show the absurdity …
: Dec 9, 1879: Winter witticism from the Toronto Gazette. (via @MackenzieHouse)
: 1. WTF is it?? 2. Can I have it? 3. Do you know a good exorcist? - #theyoungmaster #dogwalks
: I arrived to a veritable Where’s W-Ottley of muppetty plushness today. #theyoungmaster
: Looking back to Toronto City Hall, when it was located on Front St E at @StLawrenceMkt, 1895. Many …
: Happy 90th birthday, #MichaelSnow! 🎁 🎈 Born #otd in 1928, the renowned artist has created some of …
: In light of recent scandalous Oscar hosting resignations, I remind everyone that the correct usage …
: Lonely Picnic Area (via @miguelmarquezoutside)
: British painter Mark Gertler was born #otd in 1891. This is "Seashells." @FitzMuseum_UK (via …
: We also had long, hollow Bonhomme #whaticall pimp-canes filled with wine. I implore you not to try …
: So... On Friday night, we had a *mandatory* work activity. We rode in a calèche, possibly one of …
: Dinner with the luscious Luc!
: Funny that I would come across this today: If something is HOBBLE-DE-POISE then it’s perfectly …
: [wpvideo k2A8cBrQ ] They do actually rotate very slowly with the slightest movement of air. …
: This piece,called Jacaranda, was inspired by a trip to Brazil and the jacaranda trees he saw there. …
: What better place to go through my museum photos than this sweet little Persian cafe? This is the …
: Timothy Eaton establishes T. Eaton Co. Limited #OTD Dec 8, 1869 in Toronto. Painting of original …
: Christmas Party (via @lizclimo)
: Word of the day: “syzygy” - in astronomy, the alignment of three or more celestial bodies in a …
: École Polytechnique, Montréal: Remember the 14 École Polytechnique, Montréal: Remember the 14 — Read on www.cbc.ca/montreal/features/remember-14/
: As another name for parentheses, BRACKETS take their name from architectural brackets, which …
: Word of the day: SMULTRONSTÄLLE (Swedish) - a hidden spot that you escape to for relaxation or alone …
: December 5 is KRAMPUSNACHT, when the Christmas demon Krampus is said to go door to door collecting …
: [wpvideo OGrGSK4c ] Weather is a bit “different” 😁❄️
: The House with a Clock in Its Walls
: One of history's greatest painters coming to the AGO If you love Baroque art and large, glorious paintings of crowds of people piled on top of each …
: In the mid-1850s, the City of Toronto began collecting portraits of public officials and landscapes …
: Russian painter and art theorist Wassily Kandinsky is considered by many to be the first true …
: The tiny Bohemian town of Joachimstahl—now Jáchymov, Czechia—was once home to a silver mine whose …
: You know when you have some Christmas Cards from when you were a little Cantonese-speaking boy in …
: MUPHRY’S LAW states that any criticism you make of someone else’s writing or …
: Mission: Impossible - Fallout
: NEWTS were originally called ‘ewts’. The word NEWT only emerged in the 15th century when ‘an ewt’ …
: Certain festive hedgehogs have to be on top of the fridge because certain #theyoungmaster’s cannot …
: What’cha doin’? Bee tee dubs, I like sitting in your spot. #theyoungmaster
: The boy is thinking thoughts... deep thoughts... squirrel thoughts... #theyoungmaster
: A certain someone is visiting today. #theyoungmaster
: #December is so called as it was the tenth month of the Roman calendar – ‘decem’ means ten in …
: Dinner with the delicious Doris!
: Me, this week. (via @twisteddoodles)
: I decided I needed a new table-cloth for an upcoming dinner with a dear friend and so I got this …
: #thislookspromising #miseenplace Helen #notabene
: I finally got my copy of #TheLostWords by @robgmacfarlane and @jackiemorrisartist and it’s …
: Today’s Affirmation (via @pants)
: Ok, yes. I made another batch of Spicy Chocolate Chip Almond Cookes! ...but they’re *mostly* for …
: English poet, painter and printmaker William Blake was born on this date in 1757. This is …
: Traffic at #QueensPark, circa 1900s. (via @ONPARLeducation)
: Ginger Walnut Carrot Cake #formefromme #happybirthdaytome
: A River Otter Is Terrorizing A Koi Pond At Vancouver’s Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden You otter know this is big news. — Read on …
: Word of the day: "coorie" - to hunker down, crouch, nestle, snuggle in, especially when it's cold, …
: Word of the day: “Eichhörnchen” - literally, “little horned one of the oak tree”; squirrel …
: The Happytime Murders (It got terrible ratings but... #puppets!)
: Ashbridges Bay - November 25, 2018 vimeo.com/302726429
: Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart
: Whole Lemon Tart with a bit of Whipped Cream
: Whole Lemon Tart. It’s surprising how discouraging one article can be. I almost didn’t post this.
: How Tech Bros Fell in Love With Baking Bread - Eater Understanding the Silicon Valley set’s obsession with sourdough and disrupting the 6,000-year-old …
: A couple more pizzas: 1. Alla Arrabiatta with Roasted Onions, Peppers, Tomatoes, Garlic, Chickpeas, …
: The word ESCAPE derives from ‘cappa’, the Latin for ‘cloak’—it originally referred to evading a …
: Word of the day: “marcescence” - in trees & plants, the ‘holding-on’ of dead leaves through the …
: This must be Thursday. I never could get the hang of Thursdays. - DOUGLAS ADAMS
: And look what’s arrived! Season by Nik Sharma! @abrowntable
: Here’s my logic: It’s too cold outside so I won’t go to the gym today. It’s too cold inside so I’ll …
: I got some of my sunny summer flower photos printed!
: OED Word of the Day: energy vampire, n. A person regarded as one who drains enthusiasm and …
: A facsimile of a poem (via @brian_bilston)
: Mammals' eyelashes are about one-third as long as their eye is wide. Elephants are an exception to …
: A Viola Desmond primer: Who’s the woman on today’s new Canadian $10 bill? - The Globe and Mail In 1946, Viola Desmond’s stand at a segregated Nova Scotia movie theatre made her into a …
: As it turns out, crisped up left-over pancakes make a good vehicle for some smoked salmon and cream …
: A group of hedgehogs is called a PRICKLE. (via @qikipedia)
: Oh Grandma (via @twisteddoodles)
: TFW, you’re trying to get to work but (eventual) Santa gets in the way. #iloveaparade
: A couple more #sourdough crust pizzas: 1. Pesto with Mozzarella, Zucchini, Mushrooms, and Crumbled …
: Well, I don’t need internet for the weekly #sourdough! (...except to post pictures, of course! 🍞📷) …
: This is my laptop tethered to my iPhone so I can’t complain too much. 😆 #bandwidth
: OHGODNO RICKYYY (via @extrafabulous_comics)
: Crispy Edges Sourdough Pancakes with Bacon and Maple Syrup #iwasnotkidding
: #saturdaygoals (via @SWatercolour)
: My Rogers internet has been down since yesterday afternoon. I feel that pancakes and bacon and maple …
: Got To Be Real - Cheryl Lynn I have to admit that I was less than ready for the weather. I am fortifying myself with this. …
: The place a hibernating animal hibernates is called its HIBERNACULUM. (via @HaggardHawks) …
: I *may* have gotten #theyoungmaster a toy hedgehog for his birthday. Also, he *may* have snatched …
: The Sexy Lamp Test was devised by comic book writer Kelly Sue DeConnick to assess the role of female …
: Food that is SCRUNTY has been burned or overcooked. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Happy Ottersday! Happy birthday to #theyoungmaster - also known as Ottley - who turns 2 years old today!
: Ze Frank: Are you human? | TED Talk Have you ever wondered: Am I a human being? Ze Frank suggests a series of simple questions that will …
: Making Beauty: Onishi Isao #beautiful www.youtube.com/watch
: CACOZELIA - using foreign words to appear cleverer than you really are. (via @qikipedia)
: Stan Lee’s letterhead, 1964 (via @Letterheady)
: solstice = literally, “the sun stands still” armistice = literally, “the weapons stand still” …
: It’s time for... KUNG FU (vampires)!!
: A couple of Pizzas: 1. Meatball and Tomato Sauce with Red Chilis, Broccoli, and Mozzarella 2. Lap …
: Savoury Bread Pudding with Me Own #Sourdough, Turkey Sausage, and Kale (and buckets of cheese)
: Ashbridges Bay - November 11, 2018 [wpvideo 3arhlUp7 ] #dogwalks
: On #RemembranceDay2018, here is a red poppy made by Mary Delany in 1776. (via @britishmuseum)
: Weekly #sourdough - I want to say... rustic...?
: Armistice Day in Toronto – 100 years later | Toronto Star On Nov. 11, 1918, a telegraph triggered a race to break the news that the war was over. Toronto went …
: According to an old Scots proverb, if your ’tongue goes like the clatter-bane of a goose’s arse’ …
: Barbra Streisand Carpool Karaoke But Barbra, tho!! www.youtube.com/watch
: Early French-Canadian portrait painter Théophile-Abraham Hamel was born #otd in 1817. This is “Lady …
: Not as many horse and carriages on Bay Street these days 😊 1912, Bay Street (via @MyTOFD)
: Then and now: Take a look at these photos of the First World War on campus During the First World War, the University of Toronto was abuzz with wartime activity – from air …
: Happy #Diwali to everyone celebrating it! (via @Nigella_Lawson)
: Hindus celebrate the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. During the five-day …
: A millihelen is defined as ‘the amount of beauty required to launch one ship (via @qikipedia)
: I *had* to make the Spicy Chocolate Chip Ginger Cookies again because I gave too many away the …
: Thoughts Of A Constant Eater (via @findchaffy)
: VOTING! - Randy Rainbow Song Parody www.youtube.com/watch
: I was sorting through some photos and couldn’t help posting these three - Zeke, Mattie, and George.
: The word NOON derives from the Latin ‘nona hora’, meaning ‘ninth hour’. As a name for the ninth …
: Warning! Goofballs goofballing! [wpvideo c2uQzE7Z ]
: Remember, remember the 5th of November! This print shows Guy Fawkes and seven other men involved in …
: Ideal Bread delivery wagon heading down a very muddy Woodbine Ave, #otd Nov 5, 1921. Photo: James …
: Vintage photos show old TV sets from the 1940's through 1960's | Considerable Oh god I love these! A photo gallery of the ornate and extravagant forms of television screens from …
: True Facts : Dragonflies & Damselflies www.youtube.com/watch
: A quick Shakshuka for dinner
: The poet Wilfred Owen died 100 years ago today, in the last days of WWI. Dim, through the misty …
: Here’s the fig cake with some maple whipped cream.
: Ashbridges Bay on a Perfect Fall Day with @doodlesruletoronto and @cbelight https://www.instagram.com/p/BpxNn3ilarA/embed
: I have fallen back in bed. I feel I’ve got the gist of the saying, right?
: I took a run at @abrowntable’s Spicy Chocolate Chip Cookies. They’re meant to be made with hazelnut …
: I liked it so much, I made @abrowntable’s Upside-Down Fig Cake again! (Also, I had a whole crate of …
: #Museum30 Day 3: Self portrait | Detail from ‘Cedar Swamp’ - John Howard, 1840. An architect & …
: The Rise of Populism I am watching this and I’m quelling my sense of outrage because I think it’s important to stand up …
: REDAMANCY is the act of loving someone or something that loves you in return. (via @HaggardHawks) …
: A Detail You May Not Have Noticed in Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Fresco - Atlas Obscura #figfacts — Read on www.atlasobscura.com/articles/michelangelos-sistine-chapel-figs
: Bohemian Rhapsody | Muppet Music Video | The Muppets I think it’s about time for this again. www.youtube.com/watch
: Word of the day: “dree” - to endure, bear with fortitude that which is wearisome, to last out …
: Figs were a popular food for fattening Mediterranean geese: hence the words for ‘liver’ in French …
: The word ‘robot’ comes from the Czech ‘robota’ meaning ‘drudgery’. (via @qikipedia)
: To RANE is to annoy someone by needlessly and incessantly repeating something. (via @HaggardHawks)
: DYK #jackolantern is from an Irish myth of a drunkard, Stingy Jack? He roamed purgatory with an …
: Japanese ukiyo-e painter and printmaker from the Edo period, Katsushika Hokusai, was born #otd in …
: Caricaturist and illustrator George Cruikshank made these light-hearted takes on spooky subjects in …
: Ghosts #Halloween2018 (via @twisteddoodles)
: A thousand names for eggplant | The Odd Pantry Someone I know from Grenada called it “balinjan” and apologized for her poor language skills so I …
: A Brown Kitchen: An upside-down fig cake to celebrate gay rights in India - SFChronicle.com Here’s Nik’s story that goes with the cake: I was struggling to sleep that night. After tossing and …
: Upside-Down Fig Cake from @abrowntable, Nik Sharma’s celebration of gay rights in India. I’ve been …
: Witches #halloween (via @twisteddoodles)
: Tuna Rice Bowl with Lap Cheong Sausage, Lightly Pickled Cabbage, and Avocado
: Cunningham’s law states that “the best way to get the right answer on the Internet is …
: #dogwalks @ Cherry Beach Off Leash Dog Park
: I wrote a little song about my amygdala.
: If the days SHELT then they become shorter, or darken earlier. (via @HaggardHawks)
: The Winners of the 2018 Astronomy Photographer of the Year Contest Are Out of This World A majestic image of the Milky Way setting red rock formations in Utah aglow took top prize at the …
: SMYSTER is an old Scots dialect word meaning ‘to smile to yourself while you daydream’. (via …
: Maple Roasted Parsnips, ie. #parsnipcandy
: A certain someone has been visiting this afternoon. #theyoungmaster
: British artist Mary Moser, one of the great floral painters, was born #otd in 1744. This is “Vase …
: Weekly #sourdough and some more Lemon Buttermilk Scones because @dctwadsworth came over for coffee! …
: Spiced Roasted Nuts in the offing
: The great Spanish artist Pablo Picasso was born #otd in 1881. This is "Girl with a Mandolin (Fanny …
: #stillbloominlovely #dogwalks
: #todayinawkwardposes #theyoungmaster
: The Macaroni in 'Yankee Doodle' Is Not What You Think - Atlas Obscura The Macaroni in ‘Yankee Doodle’ Is Not What You Think - Atlas Obscura — Read on …
: You’d be surprised how many ads for pasta you get when you post about macaroni. 🙄 …
: #DYK in the 18th century, #macaroni was a term for fashionably dressed young men who wore elaborate …
: Dinner with the charming Charles
: We honour the legacy of renowned artist and #GroupOfSeven member Franklin Carmichael who passed …
: The ‘fis phenomenon’ is when an adult repeats something that a young child has pronounced …
: Dressing up for Halloween (via @twisteddoodles)
: Words of the day: “éan an anro” - literally, ‘bird of hardship’; figuratively, a person who is …
: Nanaimo Bar - Gastro Obscura The Nanaimo bar is so beloved, it’s inspired cocktails and spa treatments. — Read on …
: Canadian Group of Seven painter Lawren Stewart Harris was born #otd in 1885. This is "Lake …
: If you’re MAWMSEY then you’re dull or lifeless through lack of sleep. (via @HaggardHawks)
: If you’re THRUM-CHINNED then you’re bearded. (via @HaggardHawks)
: #DYK Pre-Raphaelite artist Dante Gabriele Rossetti had two pet wombats? Here are a couple of …
: A PRECRASTINATOR is someone who rushes to get something done earlier than is necessary so they can …
: Love my new pet [Krakow, 15th c.] (via @DamienKempf)
: #tfw one doesn’t sleep all night because one’s apartment smells strongly of turkey stock …
: Two methods of turkey stock on the go #thecarcassismydoorprize https://www.instagram.com/p/BpLBsVzB2ap/embed
: [wpvideo ol0I4eGc ] Two methods of turkey stock on the go #thecarcassismydoorprize
: It is in October that one may see the skeins of geese arrowing their way towards the south. I can …
: This week’s rather disappointing #sourdough. I think I let the starter go to far before I mixed the …
: What do you do with extra buttermilk? Why, you make Lemon Buttermilk Scones, of course!
: For lunch, Pesto Pizza with Spicy Roasted Tomatoes, Kale, and Bocconcini (In the background is my …
: #OTD 1929 Harvest Festival at Holy Blossom Synagogue. Photo: Globe and Mail fonds (via …
: Now dinner with the delicious Doris!
: A cheeky Manhattan with the delightful Doris
: A reminder that ‘noggle’ is a very old dialect verb for just about managing something, but with …
: Happy 100th Birthday, Prince Edward Viaduct (Bloor Street Viaduct)! 💯 🎉 This, of course, is our …
: #OTD: The opening of the Prince Edward (Bloor Street) Viaduct marked a new stage in Toronto's …
: In 1004 AD, the Byzantine emperor’s niece shocked her dinner guests by eating with a fork. The …
: Word of the day: “dappled” - blotched, patched, mottled, diversified (poss. from …
: PIET MONDRIAN is an anagram of ‘I paint modern’. (via @HaggardHawks)
: The fax machine predates the telephone by 30 years. (via @qikipedia)
: Vespa's Electric Scooter is Now Available for Pre-Order Piaggio’s electric scooter, the Vespa Elettrica, is now available for preorder. The electric …
: Just BE BEST! - Randy Rainbow Song Parody www.youtube.com/watch
: Roman poet Virgil was born #otd in 70 BC. This wooden writing-tablet found near Hadrian’s Wall is …
: KAKORRHAPHIOPHOBIA is the fear of failure. (via @HaggardHawks)
: 10 of Toronto’s most breathtaking trees — our ravine queens and urban legends | The Star Trees are crucial to growing a health city — and Toronto has some impressive specimens. We chose …
: It’s time for... KUNG FU!! The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
: #theyoungmaster and his bff Violet at the barn [wpvideo 8bodPV1p ]
: Maple Spiced Parsnip Cake with Maple and Buttermilk Glaze
: It’s beautiful up here at the barn!
: Well, it’s got root vegetables, spices, maple, and buttermilk. Let’s call it an experiment, …
: War for the Planet of the Apes
: A-Whole-Lotta-Leftovers Chilli and Garlic Soup with Beef and Seafood Balls in my new bowl!
: Facebook October 2018 security breach: Everything you need to know | iMore Facebook has announced that a security breach from July 2017 to September 2018 exposed information …
: Word of the Day: RIG-A-DIG (adj.) jaunty, bouncy
: Spicy Caramelized Pork and Mushroom Pizza with Crispy Kale and Goat Cheese
: Canadian painter and sculptor Kazuo Nakamura, a founding member of Painters Eleven, was born on …
: I feed on good soup, not beautiful language. - Molière
: Empty Bowls (not pictured here)
: Oh you know, just chilling with Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future
: Goes without saying, really. #ROMspiders
: Mirror of Dearth, 1989 - Winsom Winsom, Canadian-Jamaican, born 1945. Ananse was a spider whose …
: Projected on the floor #ROMspiders https://www.instagram.com/p/Bozjh6bBZbG/embed
: This is the world’s largest and most elaborate piece of cloth ever made from spider silk. …
: Man Diving, Ganges Floods, Benares, Uttar Pradesh, 1985 - Raghubir Singh, Modernism on the Ganges …
: Stopping at the ROM before Empty Bowls
: Penned by Henry James for his friend Grace Norton (via @LettersOfNote and @LettieGraham) …
: On #WorldMentalHealthDay: the Welsh phrase "dod yn ôl at fy nghoed" - meaning "to return to a …
: The Tragic Tale of the Canadian Horse — The Canadiana Project It’s been called “The Horse of Steel” and “The Little Iron Horse.” It’s a distinctly Canadian breed, …
: the fuckening #stronglanguage
: Why Is a ‘Pepper’ Different From ‘Pepper’? Blame Christopher Columbus - Gastro Obscura — Read on www.atlasobscura.com/articles/why-called-pepper
: There’s the Root Veg Tian and the Shiitake and Miso Stuffing Leftovers
: It’s possible that my whole dinner has been the gorgeous, fatty, crunchy bits. #happyfatsgiving
: I once had a family, with whom I would have horrible, argumentative, deeply hateful Thanksgiving …
: Young Master Titus Turkey is out the door, along with his accoutrements - Giblet Gravy, Shiitake …
: Young master Titus is done like dinner (literally). Giblet gravy is happening. #thanksgiving
: Young Titus is heading back in for his second round in the oven at a lower temperature, now atop an …
: Weekly #sourdough - the second of the weekend
: I guess if one is going to make bread stuffing, one should use one’s own toasted #sourdough. …
: I hope you don’t imagine that everything comes out perfectly! Sometimes things stick to the pan, …
: Mason - Dance, Move, Shake This is my #currentmood while cooking for #thanksgiving! www.youtube.com/watch
: L’automne est un deuxième printemps où chaque feuille est une fleur. • Autumn is a second spring …
: ‘Companion' literally means ‘bread mate’ (from the Latin ‘com’ with and ‘panis’ bread). (via …
: Good Omens - Official Teaser Trailer | Prime Video Oh my sweet lordy lords! Can’t wait! #GoodOmens www.youtube.com/watch
: #thislookspromising (Young Titus Turkey is dry-brining in the fridge right now.)
: Word of the day: "maunder" - a slow, leisurely, happily aimless walk; to stroll, saunter or wander …
: Black pepper was once so valuable it was used as currency, hence the Dutch word ‘pepperduur' …
: MUSCLES ‘Cheer up!’ he said. ‘It takes 17 muscles to smile but 43 to frown.’ She needed only three …
: Ferrets sleep for as much as 20 hours a day. While in a deep sleep they are sometimes mistakenly …
: A tale of two socks. (via @Oatmeal)
: The other commas do all the grunt work, and then the Oxford comma swans in and does a little job …
: To TANTLE is to keep yourself busy, but not actually achieve anything. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Why Menu Translations Go Terribly Wrong - Gastro Obscura Why Menu Translations Go Terribly Wrong - Gastro Obscura — Read on …
: Re-posting because #InternationalCoffeeDay
: October takes its name from being the 8th month of the Roman calendar – octō means 8 in Latin. This …
: It’s time for... SAMURAI!! Zatōichi
: Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot. - Charlie Chaplin
: Smoked Salt Chocolate Tart in an Oreo Cookie Crust
: Chindōgu is the Japanese art of creating gadgets that are not exactly useful, but are not exactly …
: Onion Challah Knot Rolls with Everything Bagel Topping #taketwo
: I feel like these knots of dough look... like... um... #maybeitsjustme #thislookspromising
: Sometimes I’m in the mood to make a proper pastry tart shell and sometimes I’m happy to just use …
: Weekly #sourdough. I’m experimenting with the amount of flour in the recipe. Looks like I didn’t …
: "Cleopatra Testing Poisons on Condemned Prisoners (1887)" by French painter Alexandre Cabanel, born …
: A quick dinner of Penne in Slow-Cooked Spicy Tomato Sauce with some of those meatballs I promised …
: How Van Gogh's Starry Night was inspired by Hokusai’s Great Wave | The Art Newspaper A great admirer of Japanese prints, the whorls of brushstrokes in Vincent’s night sky could …
: Jain - Makeba Was reminded of this by (of all things) a Levi’s commercial. Makeba refers to Miriam Makeba also …
: The world is a complicated place.
: The Intriguing History of the Color Red, from Vermilion to Cadmium Red Learn about the intriguing history of the color red, from vermilion and carmine to Matisse’s …
: Oats - a grain, which in England is generally given to horses, but in Scotland supports the people. …
: Ancient Scotland, A Stunning Aerial Film Taken Over the Older, More Remote Parts of the Country In the third installment of his beautiful aerial films shot over Scotland, filmmaker John Duncan …
: A protologism is a new word invented in the hope that it will enter common usage. For example …
: Canadian-born artist Ralston Crawford was born on this date in 1906. This is “Buffalo Grain …
: Kitchen Sink Minestrone Soup with some Rendered Pancetta and the pesto I made on the weekend
: KAVANAUGH! - Randy Rainbow Song Parody www.youtube.com/watch
: “There’s great value in being able to step back and laugh at yourself, at life and at attitudes. …
: Gruyère and Kale Bread Pudding for a Sunday Brunch
: #thislookspromising #therewillbepesto
: Spicy 🌶 Sichuan Pork and Veg Noodles with Pickled Jalapeños
: To be without some of the things you want is an indispensable part of happiness. - Bertrand Russell
: Do you remember the 21st night of September? #currentmood September - Earth, Wind, and Fire
: Sailors wore gold earrings to ensure there was sufficient money to pay for a Christian burial …
: Inside a 17th-Century 'Barbarian' Cookbook From Japan - Gastro Obscura Inside a 17th-Century ‘Barbarian’ Cookbook From Japan - Gastro Obscura — Read on …
: A piece by British illustrator Arthur Rackham, who was born #otd in 1867. This #illustration is …
: There is no love sincerer than the love of food. — George Bernard Shaw
: The Meaning of Everything: The Story of the Oxford English Dictionary by Simon Winchester
: Sometimes there is no better verb than ‘futzing’: messing around and paying attention to trivial …
: Word of the day: "cusp" - a point where two curves meet; a threshold; a place or time of …
: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
: GILLY-GAUKIE is an old Scots dialect word meaning ‘to idle away your time on foolish things’. (via …
: Weekly #sourdough, including a Sourdough Crust Pesto Pizza with Spicy Roasted Tomatoes, Lap Cheong …
: In Finnish mythology it’s believed that the Aurora Borealis is caused by a firefox who ran so …
: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
: Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards - in pictures | Art and design | The Guardian Some of the finalists in this year’s competition, sponsored by the Born Free Foundation and designed …
: How OK, a cheesy joke from the 1830s, became the most widely spoken word in the world: …
: Flemish painter Jan Brueghel the Younger was born #otd in 1601. This is "A Basket of Flowers." …
: For #RoaldDahlDay2018, a word list of Dahl's which is filed at the @roalddahlmuseum along with the …
: The Irish word IARMHAIREACHT means ‘loneliness felt at dawn’. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Samuel Johnson’s Dictionary defined LUGGAGE as “any thing of more weight than value”. (via …
: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
: #OTD, 1861: First Streetcar Rolls onto the Streets (via @Spacing)
: During Peter the Great's rule, men with beards had to carry a "beard token" with them, to prove …
: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
: Tomato, Goat Cheese, and Herb Tart (and a Galette) and some Caprese
: Tomato, Goat Cheese, and Herb Tart (and a Galette) and some Caprese
: Onion Challah Knot Rolls covered in Everything Bagel Topping
: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
: Sometimes things just don’t rise when you want them to. I’m talking about bread! BREAD!
: Humans are awful. (via @poorlydrawnlines)
: Flatbread topped with Deeply Caramelized Pork, Mushrooms, Kale, and Goat Cheese
: Word of the day: "aestivate" - to pass the summer in a state of torpor, drowsiness & lowered …
: Why do we hate certain words? | OxfordWords blog Does ‘literally’, like, literally make you sick? Or is it those ‘basic’ …
: what are you having? (via @lizclimo)
: Word of the day: "gossamer" - spider-silk, shimmering in air or on grass. Prob from "goose-summer" …
: Word of the day - TIDSOPTIMIST(Swedish): a person who’s habitually late because they think …
: Cheetahs are so naturally shy, in captivity they often need support dogs. Image: Nathan Rupert (via …
: What’s in the box (via @twisteddoodles)
: Word of the Day: FORWALLOWED (adj.) tired from a restless night’s sleep (via @HaggardHawks)
: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
: Celebrating #LabourDay with Ontario-born painter #GeorgeAgnewReid’s “Women Operators” (1919) which …
: I’ve decided to embark upon a re-watching of all the Harry Potter movies (and maybe Fantastic …
: Irish-born Canadian painter Paul Kane was born on this date in 1810. This is “Fort Garry and St. …
: I can confirm that the savoury bread pudding is just as good if not better the next day, heated up …
: In 18th century slang, a MORNING-KILLER was someone who slept in, or who lounged in bed later than …
: A Savoury Bread Pudding with Cheddar and Turkey Sausage
: Canadian portrait painter Dorothy Stevens was born on this date in 1888. This is "Amy." …
: Word of the day: ACCISMUS (1500s) - the refusal of something you actually really want, hoping that …
: Weekly #sourdough #tictactoe
: September is so called as it was the seventh month of the Roman calendar – ‘septem’ means seven. …
: Word(s) of the day: "meteorological autumn" - meteorologists split the year into four three-month …
: Toronto in the summer of 1851 — from the Gooderham & Worts distillery on the right all the …
: Keeping it Fresh: Preservatives and The Poison Squad - Gastropod Are the preservatives in our food safe? Listen to this episode to hear the story of Harvey …
: A path that is WILSOME winds its way through a wild or isolated landscape. (via @HaggardHawks) [I …
: Mispronouncing words you only know from reading is sometimes called ‘Calley-ope (Calliope) …
: With apologies to Michael Stipe.(via @brian_bilston) #thisis50
: Canadian painter Kathleen Munn was born on this date in 1887. This is "The Dance." (via …
: Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life
: Marcus Garvey's place in Toronto's history - Spacing Toronto Marcus Garvey’s place in Toronto’s history - Spacing Toronto — Read on …
: Canadians who fought in the War of 1812 gathered for a reunion nearly 50 years later, …
: Loose litter on the steps. Belgian Police Dog and puppies, 1924. Photo: John H. Boyd, @globeandmail …
: Strange etymology of the day: ‘geek’ has gone from (very) bad to good. It’s a twist on an old …
: Said Panzanella served with a delightfully soft boiled egg
: Panzanella Salad with Grilled Sourdough, Bocconcini, and Basil from my garden
: SARCHASM - The gulf between the person who makes a sarcastic comment and the person who doesn’t get …
: Don’t worry! My sidekick has the chicken well under control. #theyoungmaster
: If you’re LUSKY then you’re lazy or sluggish. (via @HaggardHawks)
: #Happybirthday🎈to the legendary artist who introduced the world 🌎 to the serenity of daily life in …
: Dinner with the heavenly Helen!
: You may already know that I really enjoy Kathleen Munn’s work. This is Untitled (Cows on a …
: Paul Gauguin, L’Enfant Endormi, 1884
: John Constable, Edge of a Wood, around 1816
: General Idea is on display! This is AIDS, 1988.
: I’m thinking of going to the AGO.
: Thanks to the City of Toronto Archives for this photo of Allan Gardens that is exactly 90 years old …
: Spuddle: a useful verb from the 17th century that means to work feebly and ineffectively, because …
: Irish painter Helen Mabel Trevor, The Fisherman's Mother, 1893 #womensart (via @womensart1)
: Written around 3,800 years ago, this clay tablet is the world’s oldest known customer complaint. It …
: Dinner with the devastating Doris
: People who love to eat are always the best people. - JULIA CHILD
: A map of Mackenzie’s rebellion — from the rebel camp at Montgomery’s Tavern down past Gallow’s Hill …
: Kathleen Munn: Rebel Girl | The Essay | Art Canada Institute In this ACI Essay on pioneering abstract artist Kathleen Munn, Georgiana Uhlyarik looks at how …
: A learning experience is one of those things that says, ‘You know that thing you just did? Don’t do …
: Aesthetic artist and writer Aubrey Beardsley was born #otd in 1872. This illustration from 1893 was …
: HUCKMUCK - the confusion that results when things are out of place; the feeling when you’ve tidied …
: Split. I *might* be freaking out because I did not know this was the second in a trilogy of MNS …
: But remember, our hearts and our bodies are given to us only once. Most of us can’t help but live as …
: In the 1970s, Enrico Fermi National Laboratory hired Felicia the ferret (pictured) to serve as a …
: Feeling sick today 🤢 so no Sunday-Funday for me. I will be encouched and watching movies.
: Weekly #sourdough. Tomorrow, some of last week’s bread might become panzanella salad... (sourdough …
: Why scientists suspect proof of a turning point in Earth's history is sitting in a lake in Milton, Ont. | CBC News Some scientists believe human activity and technology have pushed us into a new geological epoch …
: This is what Trinity Bellwoods Park looked like a century ago The history of Trinity Bellwoods Park has more than one buried treasure under its grassy knolls. …
: My Pinot Noir Pepper harvested itself a bit too soon in the storm last night. …
: Szechuan Pork Noodles topped with Pickled Jalapeños, Chilli Garlic Sauce, and Cashews seasoned …
: Call me Julienne, darling! Everybody does! #thislookspromising #miseenplace
: Before Carlton and College got married, Vintage 1930s. Then photo: @TorontoArchives (via …
: Riding into the weekend with Canadian abstract artist #JockMacdonald’s 1939 masterpiece, “The …
: The idea of the eyes producing (rather than passively receiving) light was the orthodox view of …
: Friendship (via @charliemackesy)
: A GOUSTER is a wild outburst of foul language. (via @HaggardHawks)
: A boy and his chicken #theyoungmaster
: Exclamation points and periods are causing anxiety. The solution is full exclamation point amnesty. In order to really attack this problem, we have to address it on a societal level. — Read on …
: Sleep Deprivation May Cause Infectious Loneliness | Smart News | Smithsonian A new study found that sleepless nights can make you—and the people around you—feel more socially …
: MAWMSEY (adj.) dull or lifeless through lack of sleep (via @HaggardHawks)
: Mary Pratt RIP Mary Pratt ift.tt/2MUtexm
: In 1954, Group of Seven artist Frederick Varley was part of a delegation that traveled to the …
: Stir Fry of Chicken and On-The-Edge Brussel Sprouts, Peppers, and Green Beans
: #Tfw you look in your fridge and realize that all the vegetables are on the edge. …
: The ‘bee’s knees’ is one of many fanciful (and nonsense) creations from 1920s …
: Lunch with the delicious Dale
: Freak shows and other long-gone acts from the CNE ift.tt/2OshItJ
: The “IKEA effect” is a cognitive bias in which people tend to put disproportionate value on things …
: Weekly #sourdough. Back to a tried and true method and consistent results. More fussing about …
: Pesto and Spicy Roast Tomato Pizza with Bocconcini topped with a Spinach Vinaigrette Salad
: British R100 airship flies over Toronto, #OTD Aug 11, 1930. Photo: William James (via …
: American realist painter Martin Johnson Heade, known for his salt marsh landscape and floral …
: Word of the Day: SLURG (v.) to laze around sluggishly (via @HaggardHawks)
: The word HAZARD derives from ‘zahr’, an Arabic word meaning ‘die’. It was originally the name of a …
: The expression ‘parting shot’, meaning a last-minute remark, was originally a PARTHIAN shot. The …
: The obsolete term ‘Owl Jacket’ is taken from the Italian ‘Giacca civetta’ …
: Sentient Coffee ift.tt/2O2cjZX
: PRONOIA – a strange, creeping feeling that everyone’s out to help you. (via @qikipedia)
: NGC 6543, better known as the Cat’s Eye Nebula. (Image: NASA, ESA, HEIC, and The Hubble Heritage …
: Painter and teacher Mary Augusta Hiester Reid in her Toronto studio, ca. 1907. Reid was the first …
: Word of the (summer) day: "driùchcainn" - the feeling of walking barefoot across a beach with …
: There is no mysterious essence we can call a 'place'. Place is change. It is motion killed by the …
: It's Simcoe Day! Unveiling of the General John Graves Simcoe monument, Queen's Park, 1903. Photo: …
: The NEB-OF-THE-MORNING is the time between dawn and sunrise. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Every year in Ancient Athens, citizens had the chance to vote their least favourite politician into …
: Tomatoes, Bocconcini, and Basil 🌿
: #OTD Happy birthday to one of Canada’s most influential and iconic painters Tom Thomson! Thomson …
: Hans Christian Andersen "Isn't it grand! Isn't it fine! Look at the cut, the style, the line! The …
: Spicy Pork and Mushroom Flatbread with a bit of Fresh Mozzarella and Goat Cheese
: Weekly #sourdough. Not quite the rise I want but maybe it’s envious of the attention I’ve been …
: Never trust a man who, when left alone in a room with a tea cosy, doesn’t try it on. – Billy …
: Fucks to Give (via @rubyetc_) #stronglanguage
: The word ‘vegan’ was coined by Donald Watson in 1944: he took the first and last letters of …
: Word of the day: ONOMATOMANIA - frustration at being unable to think of the appropriate word. (via …
: One of the oldest cities in Canada — Saint John, New Brunswick — just a few years after …
: Um... it’s *really* alive! 😆 #rylan #sourdoughstarter
: #August is named after the Roman emperor Augustus. It was previously known as Sextilis, meaning …
: In the late 1500s, the English printer Henry Denham proposed using a reverse question mark, ⸮, …
: It’s ALIVE!! #rylan #sourdoughstarter
: A group of flamingoes is called a flamboyance. Image: Pedro Szekely (via @qikipedia) I’m sure I’ve …
: Hydrangeas on St. George St., ca. 1920. Photo: Alexander W. Galbraith. #BotanicMonday (via …
: History of the British Isles in four maps. [ift.tt/2M3DcMP](https://ift.tt/2M3DcMP) (via …
: Dwell (via @poorlydrawnlines)
: The word guacamole comes from Mexico, specifically, from Nahuatl (Aztecan) ahuaca-molli: ahuacatl …
: A Brief History of Modern Art in Poetry (via @brian_bilston)
: Chocolate and Stout Bread Pudding (Do you really think I could eat all the bread I make? Ok, I …
: Ok. Just one more. #thislookspromising
: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
: Baked Lemon and Herb Crusted Haddock on Mujadara Rice with Lemon and Tahini Dressing and Crispy …
: I try to limit my social media posts to: I made this. I did this. I learned this. I love …
: Witness the birth of a rye #sourdough starter.🤞 I am considering the name Rylan.
: Weekly #sourdough. Not as tidy as I’d like but that’s what I get for playing with the method.
: Chicken Burger with Soy and Sesame Slaw and Avocado
: Forest bathing (via @littlebunny.bigworld)
: A Passing Storm by Frederic Edwin Church, 1849, Oil on Canvas, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (via …
: Word of the day: CALLIPYGIAN (from ancient Greek ‘kallipygos’) - having beautiful buttocks. (via …
: Climate Change Is Killing the Cedars of Lebanon - The New York Times Global warming could wipe out most of the country’s remaining cedar forests by the end of the …
: #todayinawkwardposes #theyoungmaster
: Word of the (heatwave) day: "swelter" - to be oppressed by heat; to sweat profusely, languish, or …
: RABATMENT is an artistic technique in which an object is emphasized by being placed not in the …
: It’s time for... Kung Fu!!! League of Gods [Feng Shen Bang]
: "Josephine Baker (III) by American sculptor and mobile innovator Alexander Calder, who was born on …
: Canadian painter, sculptor and teacher Charles Fraser Comfort was born on this date in 1900. This …
: The ampersand (&) gets its name from a corruption of 'and per se and' and was once included as …
: Shakshuka with plenty of parsley and feta served with some za’atar pita
: The opposite of an ‘automaton’ is a HETEROMATON—a device that cannot move itself, and so relies on …
: Italian artist and founding member of the Futurist movement, Giacomo Balla, was born #otd in 1871. …
: A QUOCKERWODGER—literally a wooden puppet—is a politician whose ‘strings’ are pulled by someone …
: The Gay and Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Sea Islands (2004-2017) was a micronation about 150 km off …
: #Theyoungmaster turned around and saw this giant turquoise dog-god; jumped into the air completely …
: There must be something good on DoggyTV today. #theyoungmaster
: 😯 Rembrandt was born #otd in 1606. This self-portrait made when he was 24 is part of a series that …
: Austrian symbolist painter Gustav Klimt was born #otd in 1862. This is the lovely “Portrait of …
: The crimped metal sleeve at the top of a pencil is called a ferrule. (via @qikipedia) …
: Macbeth #literarylimericks (via @wrong.hands)
: “It’s impossible to jump into a portrait. As I sketch, my subject becomes natural, more unconscious, …
: Small plates with the delicious Doris
: Perhaps a delightful cocktail before dinner!
: Tim Pitsiulak - Migrating Walrus
: Kenojuak Ashevak - Owl with Dogs, Fish and Birds
: Lawren S. Harris - Autumn Forest with Glaciated Bedrock, Georgian Bay, around 1914
: 𝓡𝓮𝓼𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓬𝓱 𝓼𝓱𝓸𝔀𝓼 †hå† wê †êñÐ †ð rêmêmßêr whå† wê håvê rêåÐ 𝕓𝕖𝕥𝕥𝕖𝕣 ɪꜰ ᴛʜᴇ ᴍᴀᴛᴇʀɪᴀʟ 𝒾𝓈 𝓅𝓇𝑒𝓈𝑒𝓃𝓉𝑒𝒹 𝒾𝓃 𝒶 …
: Alex Colville: An Eye for Animals In this ACI Essay on Nova Scotia painter Alex Colville, Ray Cronin explores the role of animals in …
: Birthdays (via @animal_problems)
: Home Scene from Pose Set in the early 80’s, in this scene, Pray Tell (Billy Porter) arranged a caberet to cheer the …
: #PoseFX Billy Porter as Pray Tell Sings! Yes, Billy Porter! Yes! (No you’re crying! Shut up!) Song Clip from POSE ON FX . #PoseFX Billy …
: Brené Brown on Empathy vs Sympathy What is the best way to ease someone’s pain and suffering? In this beautifully animated RSA Short, …
: Word of the day: “sielunmaisema” - literally “soul-landscape”, “soul-scene”; a particular place that …
: Uncanny valley: why we find human-like robots and dolls so creepy | Stephanie Lay It seems obvious that the more human robots are, the more familiar we find them. But it’s only true …
: The Banquet (a loose adaptation of Hamlet)
: Japanese painter Katsuda Tetsu was born on this date in 1896. This beautiful painting is “Evening, …
: 20+ of the Best Free Online Resources From Art Institutions Around the World #ohmy! #rabbithole With this curated collection, you can take a state-of-the-art tour of the world’s …
: Tom Thomson passed away on this day in 1917. Summer Day (1915), permanent collection of the …
: Weekly #sourdough (I skipped last week because of the heatwave. The last thing I wanted to do was to …
: A nice simple and homely dinner of Trout on Garlicky Mashed Potatoes with Lemon Green Beans and …
: WISHTONWISH is an old nickname for the prairie dog. (via @HaggardHawks)
: #SaturdaySweets courtesy of Canada’s great Maritime realist painter #MaryPratt - “Strawberry …
: Chicken Stir-Fry with Brussel Sprouts and Red Peppers in a Spicy Chilli Sauce
: Elephants (via @sadanimalfacts)
: Viola Desmond’s 104th Birthday Viola Desmond’s 104th birthday #GoogleDoodle Viola Desmond’s 104th Birthday
: The parabolic curve of minding others. (via @Oatmeal)
: The Telling - Ursula K. Le Guin
: French painter, sculptor and writer André Lhote was born on this date in 1885. This is “The …
: Rubber gloves, watermelon and carrots—why combine these things in a painting? Like many women in the …
: Someone had his first trip on the TTC bus today. He was super-popular and had all the treats so I …
: OED Word of the Day: mafted, adj. Oppressed or stifled, esp. by the heat; exhausted from heat, …
: Betteridge’s Law | No. Betteridge’s Law states that any headline ending with a question mark can be answered by the word …
: Russian avant-garde artist Natalia Goncharova was born on this date in 1881. This is “Cats (rayist …
: A 1908 image intending to be a horrifying glimpse of a post-suffrage future. Now it just looks like …
: In 1996, a public poll was held in Canada to suggest new names for the Northwest Territories. The …
: #July is named after Julius Caesar, who was born in this month in 100 BC. The Romans called it …
: How Isaac Newton's Apple Tree Spread Across the World Clones and descendants of the famed tree grow on 6 continents. How Isaac Newton's Apple Tree Spread …
: British painter Sir Stanley Spencer was born on this date in 1891. This is “The Bridge.” @Tate (via …
: Toronto, take a lesson from Montreal: Cities are for people Ouch #thetruthhurts Over the past month, I’ve witnessed what a thriving city should be: one that …
: At 154 °C bread undergoes the Maillard reaction (named after the French chemist who first described …
: The Arabic word for hamster translates as ‘Mr Saddlebags’. (via @qikipedia)
: Louis Armstrong - West End Blues Louis Armstrong recorded “West End Blues” 90 years ago today. Here’s that original recording …
: #OTD in 1914, Austro-Hungarian Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg, …
: #OTD in 1914, Austro-Hungarian Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg, …
: #OTD in 1914, Austro-Hungarian Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg, …
: #OTD in 1914, Austro-Hungarian Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg, …
: Internet sadness distribution (via @michellerial)
: From the 1870s to the 1890s, a decorative fountain was located at the south end of the #QueensPark …
: Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66 - Mas que nada (introduced by Eartha Kitt / Something Special 1967) New #currentmood Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66 - Mas que nada, from Eartha Kitt’s Something Special …
: Sergio Mendes performing on stage at the Ontario Place amphitheatre, July 31, 1972. Photo: Paul …
: The Internet - Dontcha #currentmood The Internet - Dontcha FEEL GOOD Available for pre-order at iTunes.com: …
: Canadian painter Marian Dale Scott was born on this date in 1906. This is “Stairway.” @mbamtl (via …
: Fake News: An Origin Story Fake news in the U.S. is as old as American journalism itself. We explore the trade-offs journalists …
: Why are we here? (via @charliemackesy)
: Utagawa Hiroshige II created this three-part print in 1861. The image is inspired by a picture of …
: Sweet Charity. My second gay movie of the evening.
: Happy #Pridemonth! 🌈✨ “Baby Makes 3” (1984/89) by the queer Canadian art trio, #GeneralIdea, whose …
: Meet the engineer who keeps outdoor music away from the neighbours | CBC News Soft-spoken engineer Jeremy Bridge has invented speaker technology that delivers high-quality sound …
: George Michael - Careless Whisper (New album release) (Alexandr Misko) This might be the first song I slow-danced to with a boy (one million years ago) NEW ALBUM “BEYOND …
: Visit a New Digital Archive of 2.2 Million Images from the First Hundred Years of Photography Loya: Valley of the Yosemite (The Sentinel), c. 1867 – c. 1872. Eadweard Muybridge. Rijksmuseum. …
: Koko the gorilla, who died this week aged 46, mastered more than 1000 words of modified American …
: Once Upon A Story You've Always Been Told by Julie Sype on iBooks Here’s a little pride fairy tale. Read a free sample or buy Once Upon A Story You’ve Always Been …
: Susie Dent: Fear and loathing of foreigners is embedded in the language we use The word ‘barbarian’ comes from ’barbaros’, the ancient Greeks’ mocking imitation of the speech of …
: Solstice comes from the Latin solstitium, which combined the words for sun + standing. …
: Happy #SummerSolstice! We’re celebrating from afar with this mezzotint of Stonehenge by J.M.W. …
: Happy #SummerSolstice! We’re celebrating from afar with this mezzotint of Stonehenge by J.M.W. …
: Happy #SummerSolstice! We’re celebrating from afar with this mezzotint of Stonehenge by J.M.W. …
: GEEPIE-GAWPIE is an old Scots word for a hand shadow. (via @HaggardHawks)
: GEEPIE-GAWPIE is an old Scots word for a hand shadow. (via @HaggardHawks)
: GEEPIE-GAWPIE is an old Scots word for a hand shadow. (via @HaggardHawks)
: A group of puffins is called a CIRCUS. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Entirely trivial, unofficial, but sometimes necessary word of the day: a snaccident is the …
: #Theyoungmaster doesn’t enjoy the show I’m watching so he’s opted for DoggyTV instead.
: I have company! #mycharmingcompanion #theyoungmaster
: Despite being dark-skinned and living just below the equator, between 5% and 10% of Solomon …
: Something that is INCOMPLEXIONATE is utterly devoid of human feeling or mercy. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Toronto's Official Bee Introducing Toronto’s Official Bee - Bicoloured Agapostemon (Agapostemon virescens)!This metallic …
: Interview: A Photographer’s Quest to Document the Oldest Trees Around the World #humbling For over a decade, photographer Beth Moon has made it her mission to document the biggest, …
: To BLOWZE is to sweat profusely. (via @HaggardHawks)
: The memorial stone has now been placed on top of #StephenHawking’s grave in Westminster Abbey. (via …
: #Todayinawkwardposes #theyoungmaster is serving you almost vertical and Wookiee paw.
: #Todayinawkwardposes #theyoungmaster is serving you almost vertical and Wookiee paw.
: #Todayinawkwardposes #theyoungmaster is serving you almost vertical and Wookiee paw.
: #Todayinawkwardposes #theyoungmaster is serving you almost vertical and Wookiee paw.
: What to feed a millennial (via @michellerial)
: Word of the day: “xenia” - the hospitality & generosity extended to those who are far from home; …
: True Facts : Pangolins Posse “The giant anteater resembles a walking index finger with a mullet…and leg warmers.” True Facts : …
: Heritage Minutes: Jim Egan WATCH: the first LGBTQ2 #HeritageMinute about pioneering gay activist Jim Egan, who spent years …
: It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it’s called …
: Kim Jong Un Offers to Host Peace Talks Between United States and Canada In addition to offering to host U.S.-Canada talks in Pyongyang, Kim urged the immediate creation of …
: When Maurice Sendak came to his editor with a proposal for a book called “Where the Wild Horses …
: More from John Constable. This is “Hampstead Heath.” @FitzMuseum_UK (via @ArtsyGirl62)
: Landscape painter John Constable was born #otd 1776. This atmospheric view of Stonehenge with a …
: Word of the day: ZIZZ - a brief (perhaps inadvertant) nap outside of bed (via @qikipedia)
: My mood vs the temperature (via @twisteddoodles)
: COMMANDER OF CHEESE! - A Randy Rainbow Song Parody 🧀🧀🧀 **SUBSCRIBE FOR THE LATEST RANDY RAINBOW VIDS!** Get Official Randy Rainbow T-shirts and other …
: Your body is not a temple, it’s an amusement park. Enjoy the ride. Anthony Bourdain
: The trail of bubbles left by an #otter as it swims underwater is called the CHINE. (via …
: Sense8 Series Finale. I’m glad they made a wrap-up episode.
: Today in History: French explorer Jacques Cartier enters the St. Lawrence River, 1534 #otd #tih (via …
: The French phrase ‘beauté du diable’—literally, ‘the devil’s beauty’—refers to transient or …
: The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain - Heroes On the 5th April 2018 at Le Poisson Rouge, NYC, The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain live streamed …
: Emily Brontë, who wrote Wuthering Heights, and Kate Bush, who sang ‘Wuthering Heights’, were both …
: Roses: Frank Dunlop. Photo: Alexander W. Galbraith, ca. 1920. #FloraFriday (via @TorontoArchives)
: Everything will be ok. (via @twisteddoodles)
: Closet (via @extrafabulous_comics)
: Canadiana Shorts: A Tomb in High Park Hidden away in Toronto’s High Park, next to Colborne Lodge, is a massive tomb surrounded by an iron …
: Pose. Watch it for the music…and the shade.
: vote baby vote! I voted. #vote vote baby vote!
: The Black Bull on Queen Street, drawn 130 years ago — long before the line-ups for its patio. Pic: …
: Apart from humans, prairie dogs’ vocabulary is more advanced than any other studied animal. They can …
: Do you have any other advice? (via @charliemackesy)
: Photographer Captures the Mystifying Moods of Mount Fuji at Dawn #beautiful Japanese photographer Takashi Nakazawa has been enchanted by Japan’s tallest peak for …
: HALCYON literally means ‘kingfisher’. The expression HALCYON DAYS—meaning ‘a period of calmness or …
: Mythos: Gods (at Shaw Festival)
: Word of the day: SQUIRK (19th century slang) - the undignified half-snort you make when you’re …
: HOGWASH is literally kitchen scraps or swill, good enough only to be given to pigs. (via …
: June is named after the Roman goddess Juno – the god of marriage and childbirth. Her equivalent in …
: Word of the day: “anchorite” - a person who has withdrawn from the world by choice; someone of …
: I was about to post something about the use of the C-word by certain orange tyrants and then I …
: #Theyoungmaster has loved poor monkey’s arms and legs right off. He still makes a good pillow, …
: The Hungarian name for the daisy, ‘százszorszép’, literally means ‘beautiful one hundred times’. …
: Happy birthday to West Coast artist #JockMacdonald (born 1897 🎂) who was a designer and landscape …
: Stephen Fry on Trump, the monarchy and Canada We’re seeing him this Sunday. British comedian Stephen Fry shares his thoughts on U.S. President …
: American soldiers serving in France during the Second World War used the expression ‘son of a bitch’ …
: Today is #WorldOtterDay – so here is the Otter Summoning Spell from The Lost Words, to be spoken …
: A pretty etymology for the day: the word ‘daisy’ is a shortening of ‘day’s eye’, because the flower …
: I love spending several hours preparing a dish that’s for the weekend while eating half a left-over …
: Still not clear how this could possibly be comfortable #theyoungmaster
: To SHEEP’S-EYE someone is to look amorously at them. (via @HaggardHawks)
: The Minister’s Daughter - Julie Hearn
: View of Toronto skyline, looking south-west, from south of Gerrard and Jarvis Streets, ca. 1890. …
: I am hope. - The Sandman, Morpheus, Dreamlord
: The Pirahã people of the Amazon have no numbers in their language; they only have words meaning ‘a …
: Ashbridge’s Bay Views #dogwalks (at Ashbridge’s Bay)
: #recharging #dogwalks (at Ashbridge’s Bay)
: The word ‘donkey’ used to rhyme with ‘monkey’. (via @qikipedia)
: Well into the 20th, a human alarm clock known as a “knocker-up” would trawl the streets and wake …
: Vegetarian Bibimbap with Mushrooms, Carrots, and Zucchini topped with Seaweed and Egg
: Clubbing in the Wild - VLDL (nature documentary parody) 😆 A first ever look at humans in their natural habitat… the club! ————————————- HUGE THANKS …
: Here’s a #tbt! That’s my dad and my grandmother. I would guess it’s about 1923 and somewhere in …
: Happy 88th birthday to Canadian wildlife painter Robert Bateman, born #otd in 1930. This is “Edge of …
: Mono no aware (物の哀れ) is a Japanese phrase that literally translates as ‘the pathos of things’. A …
: She’s Opted Out of Me (via @brian_bilston)
: Artist Reimagines Canada’s Mountain Ranges as Vibrant Geometric Landscapes Vancouver-based artist Elyse Dodge captures the vibrant beauty of the landscapes that she calls …
: It takes no compromise to give people their rights…it takes no money to respect the individual. It …
: Tower of London ravens can be sacked for ‘conduct unbecoming to Tower Residents’, for example, …
: German Renaissance painter Albrecht Dürer was born #otd in 1471
: The Refined, Scandalous Art of Japan's Traditional Woodblock Tabloids #wickedforeigner Shinbun nishiki-e were the country’s answer to penny dreadfuls. The Refined, …
: #WorldBeeDay (via @twisteddoodles)
: In Argyll, bumblebees are sometimes known as “Seillean na Tòine Mòra” - “bee of the big backside”. …
: I have company! #Theyoungmaster is taking full advantage of the couch while #mycharmingcompanion …
: I want all my friends to come up like weeds, and I want to be a weed myself, spontaneous and …
: Who is Michael Curry? The minister who told royal wedding 'love is the way' If you know me, you know how I feel about the Christianists and the religicizers, but this guy… …
: Under the provisions of the 1912 Scottish Protection of Animals Act, the Loch Ness monster is a …
: Munk Debates - Munk Debates Stephen Fry The semi-annual Debates were established in 2008 as a charitable initiative of the Aurea …
: Victorian Emoticons #gigglemug
: The ancient root for brown is ‘bher-’ – which meant ‘shiny’ (perhaps in the sense of polished wood) …
: True Facts : Ant Mutualism 🤣 True Facts : Ant Mutualism
: Paint love (via Little Bunny. Big World) #IDAHOTB
: Everything You Need to Know About Hokusai, the Painter of ‘The Great Wave’ While most people will instantly recognize The Great Wave off Kanagawa, some might not know anything …
: The Pits 💚🥑 The Pits is a three-minute sweet story about an avocado searching for its other half. Most …
: A.J. Casson was born #otd in 1898. He was a key member of the #GroupofSeven. He joined the group in …
: A handwriting sample for library school students, from the 1901 book A Library Primer by John Cotton …
: Africville residents' survival to be part of study on protests | CBC News 50 years ago, the residents of Africville resisted their forced removal from their Halifax …
: This is one of the most elaborate and detailed drawings by Italian Renaissance master Sandro …
: Polish painter Tamara de Lempicka, known for her stylish Art Deco portraits, was born #otd in 1898. …
: Pâro: The Feeling That Everything You Do Is Somehow Wrong #obscuresorrows “Believe those who seek the truth, doubt those who find it.” –André Gide BOOK COMING …
: NUDICROUS - The level of inebriation when someone feels the need to remove clothing. (via …
: Canadiana Shorts: The Sakura Trees of Toronto The first of our new line of Canadiana Shorts! HELP US MAKE MORE VIDEOS W/ PATREON: …
: 100 of the most commonly used Chinese characters. Even if you learn just a few of these, you’ll be …
: Doesn’t this look kinda like a chicken to you? 🐓
: 100 of the most commonly used Chinese characters. Even if you learn just a few of these, you’ll be …
: Advice From The Beatles (via @michellerial)
: A LAGABAG is a lazy idler. (via @HaggardHawks) #metoday
: Baaba Maal - Baayo (Live at Celtic Connections 2016) I saw Baaba Maal in concert here in Toronto years ago. He was featured prominently in the Black …
: Opinion | Reasons I May Be Eating Right Now 😆 I was craving this snack. Also, Mercury is in retrograde. Opinion | Reasons I May Be Eating Right …
: Because of the peculiar noise the birds’ wings make when they take flight, PARTRIDGE derives from a …
: Mothers of Confederation Mothers of Confederation
: French painter and sculptor Georges Braque – one of the founding fathers of Cubism – was born #otd …
: A beautiful sunny morning for a walk with the dogs (at Cherry Beach)
: The Exiled Princess of Ottawa A story about a royal family, a world at war, a baby, and a whole lot of tulips. HELP US MAKE MORE …
: In honour of #JEHMacdonald’s birthday (born #otd, 145 years ago 🎂), here’s his masterpiece “Lodge …
: 'Incredible' bioluminescence gives California coastline an eerie blue glow An unusual algal bloom, known as a red tide, has drawn many to the beach in the hopes of witnessing …
: Maeinschein - the green-gold sunlight that falls through the young leaves of trees & woods in …
: Word of the day (Mongolian): EGDUUTEI - an irresistible urge to pinch or squeeze something or …
: Archeologists find remains of Roman-era temple in Egypt | CBC News The Antiquities Ministry said Thursday that the temple, which dates back to the reign of Roman …
: I think it’s time for a bit more Terry Pratchett! The Light Fantastic #reading
: When French Jesuit missionary #LouisNicolas travelled to Canada (then New France) in 1664 he …
: #Theyoungmaster can be somewhat… intense… when waiting for his dogwalker.
: Hokusai died #otd in 1849. His masterpiece ‘Under the Wave off Kanagawa’ from 1831 is better known …
: Ryan Reynolds You’ve awakened a sleeping moose, Europe. #deadpool2 🇨🇦 Ryan Reynolds
: Her name was Yoda, A showgirl she was. (via @brian_bilston)
: American painter Ralph Goings, who was connected with the Photorealism movement, was born #otd in …
: Here’s a chart by Abstruse Goose showing which TV shows the aliens near various stars are watching …
: Over them shrill shrieked in his fierce glee The swift with wings and tail as sharp and narrow As if …
: otacust, image by @imogenfoxell (via @OED)
: RUDY and the BEAST - Randy Rainbow Song Parody **SUBSCRIBE FOR THE LATEST RANDY RAINBOW VIDS!** Get Official Randy Rainbow T-shirts and other fun …
: #otd, 98 years ago, the iconic Group of Seven’s debut exhibition was held at the @agotoronto. This …
: True Facts : Carnivorous Plants True Facts : Carnivorous Plants
: Did you know that there’s a Group of 7 comic?? https://groupof7comic.ca
: Word of the International Dawn Chorus Day: “gökotta” - rising early & going outside to hear the …
: Terms of Service; Didn't Read ToS;DR If you’re like me, you use an online service or two. 🙄 Lately, I’ve received a whole lotta …
: The History of Europe: Every Year This is quite pleasing (if not made slightly overdramatic by the music). If your ancestry is of the …
: Medieval shoes could be up to 2 feet long. (via @qikipedia)
: Arrested Development: the remix – can Netflix's rehash gamble work? 1. This is fascinating. 2. I watch *way* too much TV. Mitch Hurwitz and Netflix’s decision to …
: Word of the day: “grimmelings” - the first or last gleams of the day (Scots, esp. Orkney). From the …
: Artist’s Hand-Cut Paper Sculptures Capture the Vibrant Energy of Birds, Bees, and Beyond Beautiful. “I find the greatest inspiration for my work comes from nature. I love the patterns, …
: Bobby McFerrin Demonstrates the Power of the Pentatonic Scale Bobby McFerrin demonstrates the power of the pentatonic scale, using audience participation, at the …
: Canadian artist and Group of Seven member Franklin Carmichael was born #otd in 1890. This is “Light …
: #StarWarsDay (via @twisteddoodles)
: People who can’t distinguish between etymology and entomology bug me in ways I cannot put into …
: To SLURG is to laze around sluggishly. (via @HaggardHawks) #guilty!
: John McCrae | Historica Canada #OTD in 1915 John McCrae penned his famous poem In Flanders Fields. McCrae would later die in the …
: Foot of Yonge St. looking north, federal govt Customs House on left, Great Western Railway station …
: This #AsianHeritageMonth exhibit focuses on the struggles endured by the first generations of Asian …
: Celebrating Asian Heritage in Canada Many Canadians today see our diverse population as a source of pride and strength — for good reason. …
: c. 1930: Hand-tinted flowers Beautiful. Love-in-a-Mist: Flowers in 3 stages; youngest at right, to show change in position of …
: Leonardo da Vinci died #otd in 1519. He made a number of sketches depicting the infant Christ …
: Most of the trouble in the world is caused by people wanting to be important. T. S. Eliot
: #May is named after the Greek goddess Maia. The zodiac sign of Gemini starts in May – this print …
: Oscar Peterson - C Jam Blues Live in Denmark, 1964 #InternationalJazzDay #jazzday Live in Denmark,1964. Oscar Peterson on Piano …
: Oscar Peterson, here, 20 years old, at the Home Services Community Centre on Bathurst St, Mar 6, …
: Sigmund Freud kept a porcupine on his desk as a reminder of the ‘prickliness’ of human …
: Laurel and Hardy 'The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine' Restored 24fps Just something sweet and funny… Cleaned up and restored to 24fps. Laurel and Hardy 'The Trail Of The …
: #KathleenMunn’s “The Dance” (c. 1923) for #InternationalDanceDay (via @artcaninstitute)
: Word of the day: “sjushamillabakka” - ‘between the sea & the shore’, i.e. in the shifting space …
: Until the reign of Henry VIII, kitchen assistants in the royal household worked naked. (via …
: The Handmaid’s Tale. Don’t they know that my little heart can’t handle Kate Bush singing This …
: like a mountain (via @PDLComics)
: “Jay” used to be US slang for “foolish person.” So when a pedestrian ignored street signs, he was …
: Scarborough Bluffs, beautiful #Kodachrome colour photo taken 70 years ago, April 1948. Photo: Ellis …
: Word of the day: “dryad” - a spirit of the trees or forests, as - in Greek mythology - an “oread” is …
: I love this chart. #InternationalChartDay. A tree chart of Indo-European and Uralic languages by …
: Today is John James Audubon’s birthday! Celebrate the day by downloading one of his prints for free: …
: The inset appears to move when the image is swayed. #visuallatency (via @AkiyoshiKitaoka)
: Mud puddles are delightfully cool and soothing. Don’t ask me. Ask this guy. Note that that is not a …
: While playing ball, #theyoungmaster quite often stops and abruptly drops into a lie down. We assume …
: OMG 😆 New Yorker cartoons but with Kanye tweets (via @PigsAndPlans)
: A HAWCHMOUTHED person is someone who swears in all situations, regardless of how inappropriate it …
: The Great Scone Map of the UK and Ireland This is the most important #language #map when travelling in the #UK. How do you pronounce “scone”? …
: True Facts: Frog Fish Yup. We’re back. Thanks to Scubazoo Images, Shutterstock and https://ift.tt/18Tjb5e True Facts: Frog …
: A small piece of etymology for the day: the expression ‘turn a blind eye’ to something is from the …
: Spring has sprung! Beauty of wildflowers that grace our Canadian landscape - expressed perfectly in …
: If Wallets Were Skirts by @1annecasey
: It’s time for… MORE KUNG FU!! Into the Badlands
: Scotch daisies, ca. 1920. Photo: Alexander W. Galbraith #BotanicMonday (via @TorontoArchives)
: Remembering St George patron saint of England, Aragon, Catalonia, Ethiopia, Georgia, Greece, …
: OBJECTS ARE PEOPLE TOO A song about objects that think they’re people… Vocals Written and Performed by Christiaan Van …
: Word of the day: TASLEEK (Saudi Arabic) - to nod along and pretend you care what another person is …
: Won’t someone think of the dragon? Even St George looks sympathetic for this cute baby dragon in a …
: The dragon slain by St George is traditionally said to have been called ‘Old Snap’. (via …
: Shakespeare was likely born #otd in 1564 and died #otd in 1616. This engraving by Martin Droeshout …
: Fort Blunder: The Fort That America Mistakenly Built in Canada Oops! During the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, between Great Britain and the …
: It’s time for… KUNG FU!! Birth of the Dragon
: Enchanting Illustrations Carved From Old Books OMG. Love. Open the covers to a world of holloways, moonlit leaves, and forest creatures. Enchanting …
: 1911 - A Trip Through New York City (speed corrected w/ added sound) Wow. With the speed adjustment and added sound, one can imagine being there, then. Old film of New …
: Novelist Charlotte Brontë was born #otd in 1816. This illustration to Jane Eyre was made by Ethel …
: Giraffe. In his traveloque Nicolas Muffel described a giraffe he saw. This is what the illustrator …
: I only went out for a walk, and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, …
: Mark Morrison - Return Of The Mack [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO] #currentmood Mark Morrison - Return of the Mack. © 1996 WEA. Stream Mark Morrison’s new single on …
: Happy Birthday to Colombian figurative artist and sculptor Fernando Botero, who was born #otd in …
: I just wanted to illustrate the lengths to which #theyoungmaster will go to in order to foot-sleep. …
: Dazzling Elements of Ancient Islamic Architecture We Still See Today Some of these distinctive arches and eye-catching embellishments date back to the 7th century. …
: Some Dürer creatures (via @damien_kempf)
: Looking east from Royal York Hotel, 1929. Building with arched roof is Great Western Railway shed on …
: BBC Sound Effects Archive Resource • Research & Education Space Over 16,000 classic BBC Archive sound effects and field recordings, from air raids to zebras, are …
: BBC Sound Effects Archive Resource • Research & Education Space Over 16,000 classic BBC Archive sound effects and field recordings, from air raids to zebras, are …
: Tattoos remain on the skin for life but skin cells don’t. As they die, the old skin cells pass the …
: Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms #OTD 1982, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms came into effect. Since, Canada has been seen …
: #theyoungmaster enjoys a bit of foot-sleeping.
: The way you see colour depends on what language you speak How our life experiences change the way we perceive colours. The way you see colour depends on what …
: Word of the day: “dilapidate” - to fall slowly to ruin, to cause to decay or disintegrate over time …
: 50 Objects That Define Toronto: Fragments of The Temple Building Time capsules are usually buried, but here’s one you can carry in your pocket. A city guide for …
: Leonardo da Vinci's Notebook Discover ‘Leonardo da Vinci’s Notebook’ on the British Library website Leonardo da Vinci's Notebook
: Happy birthday Leonardo da Vinci, born #otd in 1452. Painter, sculptor, architect, engineer and …
: EUTEXIA is the quality of being easily melted. (via @HaggardHawks) #🤞
: #youknowidontliketojudge #yesido
: The French mathematician Descartes had a theory that monkeys and apes were able to talk – but kept …
: TTC’s subway station typeface a font of intrigue Who designed Toronto’s most famous font? Despite its prominence and importance to the transit …
: Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is …
: Ooo! I feel a #rabbithole coming on! Evolution of the English Alphabet https://usefulcharts.com (via …
: when someone takes me to a nice restaurant. (via @lizclimo)
: This is how #mycharmingcompanion lets me know that I am a dumb dumb and she does not wish to go out …
: “Red Eiffel Tower” by French artist Robert Delaunay, born #otd in 1885. Delaunay would paint the …
: Sunnyside, view of boardwalk, baths in background, #OTD April 12, 1925. From the Globe and Mail …
: Coined in 1955, GADZOOKERY is the deliberate use of old fashioned words and expressions. (via …
: Two Snails Set Off #ilovethissomuch Directors : Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Romain Segaud Production : Tapioca Films Based …
: Albert Einstein revealed his special theory of relativity #otd in 1905 (then, an unknown patent …
: Good dog! @BLMedieval Add 10294/1 f. 1dr (via @melibeus1)
: Watch Prince Play Jazz Piano & Coach His Band Through George Gershwin’s “Summertime” in a Candid, Behind-the-Scenes Moment (1990) A rock enigma wrapped around an R&B quandary, wearing platform shoes and purple velour. The …
: Tour of the Moon in 4K Take a virtual tour of the Moon in all-new 4K resolution, thanks to data provided by NASA’s Lunar …
: 50 Objects That Define Toronto: Toronto Purchase Agreement Time capsules are usually buried, but here’s one you can carry in your pocket. A city guide for …
: WAMPLE is an old Scots word for a slight or unexpected bend in a road or stream. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Looking east towards old Union Station (south of Front, west of York), 1927. Photo: Dept. of Public …
: The Birth And Death Of Privacy: 3,000 Years of History Told Through 46 Images “Privacy, as we understand it, is only about 150 years old.” *This post is part of an online book …
: …and, at the end of the day, may I just remind you that the national animal of #Scotland is the …
: YOU CAN'T STOP HIS TWEETS! A Randy Rainbow Song Parody **SUBSCRIBE FOR THE LATEST RANDY RAINBOW VIDS!** Get Official Randy Rainbow T-shirts and other fun …
: #NationalUnicornDay [Zürich, MS Rh hist 161, 16th c.] (via @DamienKempf)
: How many horns does a unicorn have? Hint: trick question. Answer at …
: BBC The Social This is how homophobia feels in 2018. BBC The Social
: March 27, 1931: Retirement day for Mickey & Prince, the last horses in active fire fighting …
: A sad #unicorn with a disapproving sun #NationalUnicornDay @bodleianlibs @BDLSS Douce 62 f. (via …
: Allan Gardens, new conservatories in 1926 #otd (via @TorontoArchives)
: I’m going with 4 today. (via @museumhack)
: Sometimes I don’t sleep so good. #caffeinequeen☕️👑
: 50 Objects That Define Toronto: James Gardens Projectile Point Time capsules are usually buried, but here’s one you can carry in your pocket. A city guide for …
: In a beautiful pea-green boat
: You came back! (at T & T Supermarket)
: Moody morning (at Cherry Beach)
: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ian Day (@ianwday) on Apr 8, 2018 at …
: In Irish, the word for otter translates as “water dog”, the word for squirrel “tree dog”, and the …
: I feel like Legion is the most stylish, weirdest, most interesting superhero thing happening right …
: The pen is mightier than the sword … if the sword is very short, and the pen is very sharp. Terry …
: Fairy Tales (via @Oatmeal @neilhimself)
: What’cha doin’? Just hangin’.
: What makes a tree a tree? ‘a scrubby ring of creosote bush out in the Mojave Desert of California, called “King Clone,” with …
: 50 Objects That Define Toronto: Footprints Under Toronto Bay Great series from @spacing: 50 Objects That Define Toronto Time capsules are usually buried, but …
: Italian painter Gino Severini, a leader of the Futurist movement, was born on this date in 1883. …
: Carmen Miranda: "Rebola a Bola" (1941) #currentmood More musical numbers from “Week-End in Havana” appear on my Alice Faye channel, and …
: Word of the day: “saudade” - a feeling of melancholic longing for an irretrievable or unreachable …
: Home page | Climate Atlas of Canada Welcome to the Climate Atlas The Climate Atlas of Canada combines climate science, mapping and …
: Nichelle Nichols, this actress who played Lt. Uhura in Star Trek, wanted to leave the show to become …
: Talking Heads - Slippery People (from "Stop Making Sense") Just ‘cause. Directed by Jonathan Demme (1984). Talking Heads - Slippery People (from "Stop Making …
: I wish the first word I ever said was the word “quote,” so right before I die I could say “unquote.” …
: French painter Maurice de Vlaminck, one of the founders of the Fauve movement, was born on this date …
: Dr. Maya Angelou’s 90th Birthday Dr. Maya Angelou’s 90th birthday #StillIRise #GoogleDoodle Dr. Maya Angelou’s 90th Birthday
: NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured an image of the most distant individual star ever seen. …
: The OED Just Added the Word 'Trans*.' Here's What It Means “Some people think of it as trendy … and some think it’s obnoxious.” The OED Just Added the Word …
: Release notes: the formal language of sexuality and gender identity | Oxford English Dictionary In the latest @oed update, dozens of entries relating to sexual and gender identity were revised, …
: “Le grand amoureux I” by German painter and sculptor Max Ernst, born #otd in 1891. @NatGalleriesSco …
: PELINTI (Buli) - the action of moving hot food around your mouth with your tongue because it is …
: The "Midgets Palace" of Montreal Another fascinating piece from @thisiscanadiana A story about a couple who turned the tables on …
: An especially opulent late medieval example for #InternationalChildrensBookDay : a history of the …
: Early landscape photography often borrowed conventions from painting, like capturing the …
: God put me on this earth to accomplish a certain number of things. Right now I am so far behind that …
: Pioneering artist and naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian was born #onthisday in 1647. She travelled the …
: Word(s) of the day: “Laethanta na Riabhaiche”, “The Borrowed Days”; the name given in Irish folklore …
: Random (and a little philosophical) word-fact of the day: ‘person’ is from the Latin ‘persona’ and …
: Easter egg hunt bonus: is this #MaryPratt work a painting or a photograph? 🐣🐣🐣 (via …
: In Australia, the Easter Bunny is often replaced by the Easter Bilby (seen below; photo by …
: Hieronymus Bosch, Garden of Earthly Delights (via @damienkempf)
: Here are some #Easter bunnies drawn by Beatrix Potter! 🐰💐☀️ After feasting in Mr McGregor’s lettuce …
: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ian Day (@ianwday) on Apr 1, 2018 at …
: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ian Day (@ianwday) on Apr 1, 2018 at …
: Canadian painter and sculptor Bertram Brooker was born #otd in 1888. This is “The St. Lawrence.” …
: #OTD Mar 31 1931, the first Toronto by-law was passed to prohibit rush-hour parking in downtown …
: The Long Linguistic Journey to 'Dagnabbit' There are words we created because we are scared of calling frightening things by their true names, …
: Morning light (at Ashbridge’s Bay)
: Canadian painter Will Ogilvie, a founding member of the Canadian Group of Painters and the 1st …
: 500 Miles - Inside Llewyn Davis Just because I was thinking about it and because #harmonies. Justin Timberlake, Carey Mulligan, and …
: Great Leap Years - Official site of Stephen Fry A new podcast from Stephen Fry. The stories behind inventions Great Leap Years - Official site of …
: Old City Hall before the clock was installed, ca 1900. Photo from City Engineer’s photo album. (via …
: #Passover2018 Look! The Easter Bunny came to the seder! @BL_HebrewMSS Add MS 14761, Barcelona …
: #Passover2018 Look! The Easter Bunny came to the seder! @BL_HebrewMSS Add MS 14761, Barcelona …
: WILLY-NILLY—meaning ‘haphazardly’ or ‘whether you like it or not’—is a 17th century corruption of …
: #todayinpowerposes by Ottley #theyoungmaster
: ‘Nerts!’ was 1920s American slang, used as a politer version of the risqué and shocking ‘Nuts!’. …
: I guess I can’t get enough of these slightly tired tulips.
: “Dog View” from Akita-inu, home of Japan’s adorable Akita dogs / 秋田犬がふるさとをストリートビュー Google Dog View! Akita dogs are big, fluffy and incredibly loyal and come from Akita prefecture in …
: No one captured the comfort of domestic memories better than London, Ontario-based realist painter …
: The Passionate Photo Colorizers Who Are Humanizing the Past When black-and-white images can be hard to relate to, adding color evokes empathy. The Passionate …
: I love them when they start to look tired. (I look tired) #tulips
: Why do we swear? | The Economist - YouTube #stronglanguage Swear words are an important part of all languages. In English, words like “shit”, …
: An Incredible World Map That Plots the Literal Translation of Every Country Name In the World Well, that’s fun! The Literal Translation of Country Names is a remarkably researched map created by …
: #PatersonEwen created his own rendition of the legendary work by 19th century artist …
: Stunning Photos of a Beautiful Shepherd Dog Posing Happily With His Owl Friends OMG I love these. German photographer Tanja Brandt has captured the sheer beauty of unusual …
: These chessmen are part of a hoard found in a sand dune on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland. From the …
: A HUMSTRUM is a sulky, petulant mood. (via @HaggardHawks) #manflu 👶🏻🤒
: Massive vintage movie poster collection is being digitized and made available online Ooo! The Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin is currently digitizing and …
: The Last Conversation You’ll Ever Need to Have About Eating Right This just seems sensible. Mark Bittman and Dr. David L. Katz patiently answer pretty much every …
: In honour of #WomensHistoryMonth, a painting of York (TO) by @ElizabethSimcoe then and now [Images …
: Life is NOT a Journey - Alan Watts Alan Wilson Watts (6 January 1915 – 16 November 1973) was a British philosopher, writer, and …
: The Philharmonic Turntable Orchestra Performs Mendelssohn's Concerto in E Minor To celebrate 67th anniversary of the first record ever sold in Japan, Panasonic created an ensemble …
: Happy Nowruz to those celebrating the Persian new year! #haftsin
: Franco-Ontarians International Day of la #Francophonie The French-speaking presence in Ontario dates back to the …
: Never trust a computer you can’t throw out a window. Steve Wozniak
: OldTO In advance of tonight’s @SidewalkToronto meetings, they’ve released this tool to view 30,000 …
: Get happy with the word ‘happy’ - OxfordWords blog #InternationalDayofHappiness From one of the first Mr Men and one of the seven dwarves to happy …
: Welcome, spring! Here’s #MaudLewis’ “Yellow Birds” to kick off the new season. 🌷🐥🌸☀️ (via …
: Remembering When 'The New York Times' Explained Pizza No “pizzas” here, only “pizze.” Remembering When 'The New York Times' Explained Pizza
: A MACARONI SHRUG is a disdainful, posturing shrug of the shoulders. (via @HaggardHawks)
: More from the #ROM on its 104th birthday! (via @ROMtoronto)
: Once again, I’m not quite clear what’s going on here. I guess it’s comfortable? #theyoungmaster
: #OTD Mar 19 1914, the Royal Ontario Museum officially opens. Happy birthday #ROM! Photo: Alfred …
: This brilliant illustration was made in the mid-16th century for the Mughal emperor Akbar. It was …
: Tulips! Thanks, @doodlesruletoronto!
: BANSHEE derives from the Irish for ‘woman of the fairies’. (via @HaggardHawks)
: A timely reminder #stpatricksday #paddysday #PaddynotPatty (via @twisteddoodles)
: The view south towards Queen West via University Avenue in 1927 before the clearance of buildings. …
: St Brigid of Ireland, the 6th-century abbess of Kildare, was noted for the miracle of transforming …
: If I didn’t care for fun and such, I’d probably amount to much. But I shall stay the way I am, …
: Hypnos was the ancient Greek god of sleep. His wings allowed him to move over land and sea, and to …
: More from #MaryPratt whose early works depict the transcendental nature of domestic life. (via …
: Professor Stephen Hawking 1942 - 2018 A moving tribute to Stephen Hawking from Cambridge University. Professor Stephen Hawking (1942 – …
: Canadian realist painter Mary Pratt was born #otd in 1935 in Fredericton. This is “Red Currant …
: Men are in error when they lament the flight of time, accusing it of being too swift, and not …
: American painter Reginald Marsh was born on this date in 1898. This is “Wonderland Circus, Sideshow …
: The Love Triangle That Brought Down Québec What does a 250 year-old bomb hidden on the streets old Old Québec have to do with a sex scandal …
: We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star. But we can …
: A ‘tenter’ is a frame for stretching fabric, which gives us the metaphorically stretched emotions of …
: BETSUBARA (Japanese) - literally “extra stomach”, the feeling when you suddenly discover you’re …
: French Baroque painter Georges de La Tour was born #otd in 1593. This is “The Fortune Teller.” …
: Prairie tranquility as depicted by Winnipeg landscape painter, #CharlesComfort (Prairie Road, 1925). …
: The smallest discernible movement of a computer mouse—equal to 1/200th of an inch—is called a …
: A little girl in Toronto lost to history – and now found Sleuthing public records puts a name to poignant image by Toronto’s first official photographer A …
: Lost Stories DYK that, in 1924 Saskatchewan, Chinese-Canadians had to secure a municipal license to hire white …
: MOUNGE (v.) to idle while there are jobs to be done (via @HaggardHawks)
: Going to bed an hour before my body thinks it’s time. #wishmeluck
: Word of the day: “water-snake” - Old English name for the otter (Lutra lutra), given for its flowing …
: Opabinia was a pre-historic creature with 30 legs, 30 flippers and a trunk with a claw on the end. …
: A PLURALE TANTUM is a word that is usually only ever used as a plural – like ‘pliers’, ’goggles’ or …
: Let’s go! #theyoungmaster #kaylee (at Leslieville)
: Word of the day: kenning - a (typically) two-word metaphor that stands in for a concrete noun, used …
: What do you want to do today?
: Snake wrapped around the world [Marvels of Things Created and Miraculous Aspects of Things Existing, …
: Maple sugar hut in the Don Valley, 1913. Photo: James Salmon collection (via @TorontoArchives)
: Heritage Minutes: Lucy Maud Montgomery A new Heritage Minute for #IWD2018 Lucy Maud Montgomery battled depression, rejection, and sexism to …
: Riding the Glen Road bus in #Rosedale, #otd Mar 8, 1923. Photo: Alfred Pearson #TTC (via …
: Named after an Amazonian queen said to have been killed fighting alongside Achilles during the …
: This International Women’s Day, feminists should - finally - accept transgender women #IWD2018 If enduring violence and discrimination is a mandatory womanly trait, transgender women …
: Women of the world #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2018 (Note: Mary Delany within) The British Museum is the museum of the …
: How Toronto got its name #TOturns184 The name Toronto was first applied to a narrow stretch of water between Lake Simcoe and …
: Wishing everyone a purr-fect hump day in honour of our favourite painter of cats, #MaudLewis, who …
: From Trudeaumania to fuddle duddle: Canadian English additions to Oxford Dictionaries - OxfordWords blog #🇨🇦 Canadian English has its own unique vocabulary used only in the Great White North. Check out the …
: City of Toronto in 1834. Watercolour map produced by Ethel G.A. Foster for the City’s centennial in …
: #OTD 1834 Town of York incorporated as a City and renamed Toronto. Plan of York, Lieut. Philpotts, …
: It’s Toronto’s 184th anniversary today! Toronto in 1834. Painting by Owen P. Staples, 1907. …
: MATUTOLYPEA – grumpy first thing in the morning. (via @qikipedia) #me
: Renaissance master Michelangelo was born #otd in 1475. This sophisticated chalk drawing may have …
: Randy Rainbow ***NEW VIDEO*** I think the only way we’re going to have a sensible conversation about this is with …
: Cinderella’s glass slipper originated in a mistranslation of Charles Perrault’s ‘Cendrillon’. …
: The singular pronoun “they” was popular in the English language for centuries, employed by writers …
: Japanese painter Kanō Tan’yū was born #otd in 1602. This is “Long-tailed Bird and Peony.” @mfaboston …
: Well, this is a new thing. I’m not sure what’s happening here. #theyoungmaster
: At the Intersection - @brian_bilston
: The Allan Gardens in the early 1900’s. (via @oldTOseries) (at Allan Gardens Park and Conservatory)
: Canadian artist William Kurelek was born #otd in 1927. This is “Portrait of the Artist as a Young …
: Adults in their 50s tend to remember more from their 20s than they do from their 30s and 40s, thanks …
: Some people see functional shift As a sign that our tongue is adrift But speech is amended By …
: Chinese-born American artist Fay Chong was born #otd in 1912. This is “March Landscape.” …
: Doris has the best ideas! It’s time for an Manhattan! (at Luma)
: Well, that’s quite festive! #viewfrommywindow
: Victorian Fountain at #AllanGardens in 189? #tbt (via @FOAllanGardens @TorontoArchives) (at Allan …
: How Orange (the Fruit) Inspired Orange (the Color) More about #orange. (Does anyone know any Sanskrit words that rhyme with nāraṅga?) Until the …
: World Book Day: leafing through the pages of history #WorldBookDay What does the British Museum have to do with books? The British Library may have moved …
: March is named after Mars, the Roman god of war. The Roman calendar originally began in March, and …
: The Finns have a word, takatalvi, for the heartbreaking experience of winter returning after there’s …
: Dutch painter Carel Fabritius was born sometime in February, 1622. A pupil of Rembrandt, his popular …
: A group of penguins on land is called a waddle. (Image: MemoryCatcher) (via @qikipedia)
: French painter, sculptor and printmaker, Honoré-Victorin Daumier, was born #otd in 1808. This is …
: Sesame Street: Ladybugs' Picnic “Ladybugs’ Picnic” #RIPBudLuckey @SesameStreet (via @MuppetNewsflash) 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12. 12 …
: Sesame Street: Number 9 Martian Beauty “Number 9 Martian Beauty” #RIPBudLuckey @SesameStreet (via @MuppetNewsflash) For more videos and …
: Sesame Street: Alligator King “The Alligator King” #RIPBudLuckey @SesameStreet (via @MuppetNewsflash) If you’re watching videos …
: The Anti-Slavery Society of Canada was founded in Toronto on February 26, 1851. Its membership, …
: MONDAY MORNING KARMA Weary of its buzzing, he smashed up his alarm, with his cherished bedside copy …
: SLOOMY (adj.) sleepy, sluggish; slow-witted (via @HaggardHawks)
: SNEEZE was originally spelled ‘fnese’, but the initial F was misread as a long S, ſ, in the 15th …
: Fox [Tapestry the Lady and the Unicorn, Musée de Cluny] (via @DamienKempf)
: “Dash my wigs!” was a 19th century expression of surprise. (via @HaggardHawks) #alsomynewfavourite
: The colour orange is named after the fruit, not vice versa. (via @qikipedia)
: Janelle Monáe – Make Me Feel [Official Music Video] #umwow 💙 “Make Me Feel” and “Django Jane” available now: http://ift.tt/2EK75Sy Watch “Django Jane”: …
: ‘I was born a slave, but nature gave me the soul of a free man.’ Toussaint Louverture was one of the …
: CURBAWDY (Scots) - the art of seeking a quarrel. (via @qikipedia)
: I’m sure I’m on the list. Can you check again? [BnF, Fr. 9561, 14th c.] (via @DamienKempf)
: BALDERDASH SYNDROME is a rare psychological disorder in which sufferers give ludicrous answers to …
: STRIKHEDONIA. The joy of not giving a damn. (via @qikipedia)
: Photographing the dingoes of the Great Sandy Desert Photographer Gary Meredith is dedicated to capturing a side of dingoes that people aren’t used to. …
: LOGANAMNOSIS is the obsession with finding a specific word you’ve forgotten. (via @qikipedia)
: Renaissance astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus was born #otd in 1473. His radical model of the universe …
: For your Monday morning, here is the wild man with red shoes [Beinecke, MS. 287, 15th c.] (via …
: Bears love trees [Hieronymus Bosch, Garden Of Earthly Delights] (via @DamienKempf)
: Metanalysis is when the division between words in a phrase shifts over time. For instance, ‘an …
: Telephone Love - JC Lodge (Original Video - Improved Sound) Telephone love party in my cab. Reggae Diva JC Lodge classic Reggae/Dancehall massive hit ‘Telephone …
: Call me Bubbles, darling! Everybody does!
: Dinner with the delightful Luc and the Delicious Jules! (at Campo Restaurant)
: An Manhattan of a Friday afternoon (at Luma)
: #TBT to the Palm House at #AllanGardens 105 years ago. Source: City of Toronto Archives - Fonds …
: Happy Birthday, Galileo (born #otd in 1564)! How many people have a unit of measurement named after …
: Order-in-Council P.C. 1911-1324 — the Proposed Ban on Black Immigration to Canada DYK in 1911 a ban on black immigration was approved in Canada? Laurier’s Cabinet approved …
: On the day after St #ValentinesDay, the feast of Saint Faustinus is considered a day for single …
: To SLOOM is to snooze or sleep fitfully or lightly. (via @HaggardHawks)
: saudade (I think Scots have some of this too.)
: Chet Baker - My Funny Valentine Chet Baker - My Funny Valentine Chet Baker - My Funny Valentine
: The first children’s picture book features sounds made by animals as the way to learn the alphabet: …
: SMYSTER is a Scots dialect word meaning ‘to laugh quietly to yourself while you daydream’. (via …
: Randy Rainbow ***NEW VIDEO*** Oh his men he loves them so… 💘💘💘💘 Randy Rainbow
: Bird Of Paradise Courtship Spectacle - Planet Earth - BBC Earth The black feathers of the male superb bird of paradise absorb 99.95 percent of light. That’s almost …
: Schvans (at Ashbridge’s Bay)
: Rough seas (Shortly after this shot, the spray blowing off the lake soaked me.) (at Ashbridge’s Bay)
: Oscar Wilde’s play Salome premiered #otd in 1896. This illustration to the tragedy was made by …
: PHAGOMANIA (n.) an excessive desire for food or eating (via @HaggardHawks) #guilty!
: A USAGEASTER is a grammar pedant, or a self-appointed and ill-informed expert on grammar or the use …
: Interstellar Theme (Oud cover) by Ahmed Alshaiba This song has been requested many times, I was intimidated by this song for some time, it’s not an …
: It’s lonely at the top [Historia Plantarum, Biblioteca Casanatense, 15th c.] (via @DamienKempf)
: You can watch the progress of Toronto’s salt trucks, snow plows, and sidewalk machines in real-time …
: Original cut-out animation pieces for Monty Python & the Holy Grail (via @41Strange)
: Every country is like a particular type of person. America is like a belligerent, adolescent boy, …
: Mulligan (n.) - surname, from Gaelic Maolagan, Old Irish Maelecan, a double diminutive of mael …
: The Anglo-Saxons called February Solmoneth (mud month) or Kale-monath (kale month). (via @qikipedia)
: #TBT to @Torontounion in 1930. Look at those steam engines! 🚂l (via @MyTOFD)
: Word of the day: MENCOLEK (Indonesian) - to tap someone lightly on the opposite shoulder from behind …
: Advice from a dog (via @obviousplant)
: There is an account called @effinbirds and it knows me so well. #stronglanguage
: #mycharmingcompanion has it right. #Naps for everyone!
: Youth would be an ideal state if it came a little later in life. Herbert Henry Asquith
: ‘Please sir, I want some more.’ Charles Dickens was born #otd in 1812. This illustration to his …
: terrible at remembering names
: Frederick Langdon Hubbard, Chairman of the Toronto Transit Commission, 1936. He was the first …
: ‘Dossier’ comes from the French word for “back,” ’dos,‘ and originally meant “back of a chair” …
: Sesame Street - If I Knew You Were Coming (Pssssssst…. I did!) Classic 1969 skit featuring Ernie (Jim Henson) and that cookie obsessed monster …
: The Icelandic word, ÍSBÍLTÚR, is the specific act of going for a drive and ending your trip with an …
: #otd 1981: The Bathhouse Raids. In the @Spacing book “25 Days that Changed Toronto,” @shawnmicallef …
: If you’re FORWALLOWED then you’re worn out from tossing and turning all night. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Scottish painter James McIntosh Patrick was born #otd in 1907. This is “An Exmoor Farm.” @HullFerens …
: French painter and sculptor Fernand Léger was born #otd in 1881. This is “The Smokers.” @Guggenheim …
: Everybody expected the Spanish Inquisition – they were legally obliged to give 30 days’ notice. (via …
: An Gearran (Gaelic) - February
: Wonder in Aliceland (at Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts)
: Wonder in Aliceland (at Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts)
: Pre-show Dinner (at KINKA IZAKAYA TORONTO)
: MUSTACHIOSTREPSOMANIA is the tendency for young men to stroke their first moustache hairs (fr. The …
: This Cosmic Calendar was put together by Eric Fisk and based on an idea popularised by Carl Sagan. …
: You Gotta Believe You Gotta Believe. I love @ninapaley ‘s work so much. Why not believe in Her? Directed animated etc. …
: The river names ‘Tyne’ and ‘Humber’ are thought to be survivals of the aboriginal British language …
: Cho dall ri dallag (Gaelic) - as blind as a mole
: I adore this review of the Muppet Show. 🤣
: Romanian-born painter Ștefan Luchian was born #otd in 1868. This is “Anemone.” (via @MarieRochon)
: Happy Birthday to Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami, who was born #otd in 1962. This is …
: Black History - The Canadian Encyclopedia The African-Canadian population is made of individuals from a range of places across the globe. For …
: First census of Toronto’s Black population in 1840 counted 525 people | Toronto Star #BHM2018 Black Canadian theology student Peter Gallego was hired by Bishop John Strachan six years …
: Black History Month - Canada.ca Black History Month 2018 starts today. This year’s Government of Canada campaign theme is Black …
: FAIR-MAID-OF-FEBRUARY is an 18th century name for the snowdrop. (via @HaggardHawks)
: #February is named after the Roman purification festival Februa. This image shows a personification …
: Old Grand Trunk Station, foot of Yonge Street [1907?] (via @AemiliusJarvis)
: Hans Holbein the Younger, the son of Hans Holbein the Elder, was born sometime in 1497. This is “A …
: The linguistic legacy of Paris is Burning - OxfordWords blog Yassss kweeen, werq! Guest blogger Gary Nunn explores the linguistic legacy of the seminal 1990 …
: The word PARAPHERNALIA originally referred to all of a woman’s possessions that didn’t automatically …
: How I Met My Wife (see gruntled, kempt, and couth, below) SHOUTS AND MURMURS about man who describes meeting his wife …
: Italian landscape painter Bernardo Bellotto was born on this date in 1721 in Venice. This is “View …
: You can be gruntled (satisfied), kempt (combed), couth (polite), ruthful (full of compassion), …
: The 20 most beautiful indoor spaces in Toronto The most beautiful indoor spaces in Toronto tend to take a back seat to those found outdoors, but …
: The 300-Year History of Using “Literally” Figuratively Women have always been much quicker than men to move ahead into new linguistic territory. The …
: The sublime beauty of Indian ragas Composer A.R. Rahman, who scored “Slumdog Millionaire,” “The Hundred-Foot Journey” and countless …
: Aadhaar is the Hindi word of the year for 2017 - Times of India India News: The ‘Hindi Word of the Year’ is a word or expression that has attracted a great deal of …
: Randy Rainbow ***NEW VIDEO*** Because, ya know, he’s… 👇🏻👄👇👄👇🏿👄 Randy Rainbow
: Cho gorach ri an fhaoileig (Gaelic) - as crazy as a seagull
: A BOUFFAGE is a satisfying meal. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Oh, poor rabbit. #thekayleeandottleyshow (at Leslieville)
: The Kaylee and Ottley Show (This show goes on for hours.)
: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ian Day (@ianwday) on Jan 28, 2018 at …
: Stephen Collins on the Bayeux tapestry – cartoon #bayeuxtapestry All stitched up… Stephen Collins on the Bayeux tapestry – cartoon
: Seison Maeda, one of the greatest contemporary Japanese painters, was born #otd in 1885. This is …
: The Holocaust began with words — and in the era of the internet & social media, the power of …
: A ZENZICUBICUBE is the square of the cube of a cubed number—(x³)³)². So 262,144 is the zenzicubicube …
: One of Toronto's oldest parks is set for a major upgrade It’s hard to come by green spaces downtown, and until many of the proposed ones sprout up, another …
: The hedgehog’s old name, ‘urchin’, comes from the same root as ‘horror’. (via @qikipedia)
: The Anglo-Saxon name for hedgehog was ‘igl’. (via @qikipedia)
: Sea urchins were named after hedgehogs. (via @qikipedia)
: Wilder Penfield #ICanSmellBurntToast His studies in 1924 with the Madrid neurohistologist Pio del Rio-Hortega …
: The soft edges where loaves of bread have expanded and touched one another during baking is called …
: Happy #BurnsNight! In 1902, the Burns Literary Society of Toronto presented the City with a …
: My Heart's in the Highlands Video for the Barra MacNeils’ recording of “My Heart’s in the Highlands” from the album “Timeframe” …
: Farewell to the Highlands, farewell to the North, The birth-place of Valour, the country of Worth; …
: Don’t gobblefunk around with words. Roald Dahl
: Dinner with the delightful Doris (at Campo Food Hall)
: The Distinctive Line Between One Subject and Another, John McEwen (at AGO - Art Gallery of Ontario)
: Liberation, F. H. Varley (at AGO - Art Gallery of Ontario)
: Northern Lake, Tom Thomson (at AGO - Art Gallery of Ontario)
: A woman with a spade, seen from behind, Vincent Van Gogh (at AGO - Art Gallery of Ontario)
: The Shop Girl, James Tissot (at AGO - Art Gallery of Ontario)
: It’s about time for a visit.
: PLUVIOPHILE – someone who loves rainy days. (via @qikipedia) 🙋♂️
: #currentmood (at Leslieville)
: Polish-born French painter Moïse Kisling was born #otd in 1891. This is “Ofelia.” (via @MarieRochon)
: A graceful Sunday self-portrait brought to you by Russian-Canadian modern artist #ParaskevaClark …
: More beautiful winter on a surprisingly spring-like day (at Ashbridge’s Bay)
: Crooked House #agathachristie
: I generally avoid temptation unless I can’t resist it. Mae West
: Happy Birthday to American painter Mark Ryden, called the “godfather of pop surrealism”, born #otd …
: Word of they day: MAMIHLAPINATAPAI (Yaghan) - a look shared by two people, each wishing that the …
: 老屋后的枣子熟了，正好做笼酸枣糕解解馋 I find these cooking videos incredibly soothing. 小时候我们管这玩意儿叫“鼻涕果”。那会儿吧，一到果子落地的时节，起床裤子一提的头件事儿就是奔老屋后捡酸 …
: It’s everybody’s favourite day, #PenguinAwarenessDay! So it’s important to know your penguins., Pic …
: The Finnish word for pedant, pilkunnussija, translates literally as ‘comma fucker’. (via @qikipedia) …
: OED Word of the Day on A. A. Milne’s birthday: Eeyorish, adj. Deeply pessimistic; gloomy (via @OED)
: Nerd that I am, it tickles me that ‘raid’, 'ride’, and 'road’ are siblings. Road is an old past …
: ‘Eeyore’ is a phonetic spelling of the sound a donkey makes (when described in an English accent). …
: We snap as many pictures today, every two minutes, as were taken in the entire 19th century. (via …
: Winnie the Pooh author A A Milne was born #otd in 1882. Here are Eeyore and Pooh (via …
: A Canadian Slavery Story A story about a woman forced into slavery who may or may not have set Montréal on fire. HELP US MAKE …
: #OTD, 97 years ago, the Montreal-based #BeaverHallGroup—known for its equal inclusion of women …
: Benny Goodman - Sing Sing Sing from Carnegie Hall 1938, Newsreel footage! The first-ever jazz concert at Carnegie Hall was Benny Goodman’s blockbuster performance 80 years …
: A MORKSHRIEK—literally, a shriek in the dark—is an unbelievable story or old wives’ tale. (via …
: #BlueMonday explained #science (via @twisteddoodles)
: It’s Sunday and my landlords have threatened me with eviction because I expected them to give a shit …
: This fabulously floral bouquet was painted by trailblazing artist and scientist Maria Sibylla …
: St. James’ Cathedral, Toronto, 1938. Nicholas Hornyansky. (via @ScenesFromACity)
: Soon after its reappearance, centuries later, in Farmer & Henley’s “Slang”, it was extended to …
: The original meaning of “shithole” was quite literal, and dates back to 1629: “Six shitten shotes …
: The Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing says that under their kilts Scotsmen should wear …
: The Final Ride of the Mail Robots CBC retires its mail robots. On the scene of a retirement party for Rasputin, Mom, and three other …
: For the 1st time, the maple leaf 🇨🇦 is flying over Highclere Castle (the real Downton Abbey) to …
: I’m all about breathing today. ‘Spirit’ is from the Latin 'spiritus’, breath - the ancient Romans …
: meh, int. Expressing indifference or a lack of enthusiasm (via @OED)
: John Coltrane - Lush life Recorded #otd, 60 years ago. Track 4 from “Lush life” album. Original recorded May 31 and August 16, …
: Photographer Captures Striking Macro Images of Individual Snowflakes With Colorful Patterns Inside Incredible. Don Komarechka, a Canadia photographer and author of the book SSky Crystals: Unraveling …
: Science is like sex: sometimes something useful comes out, but that’s not the reason we are doing …
: The linguistic legacy of Paris is Burning - OxfordWords blog Yassss kweeen, werq! Guest blogger Gary Nunn explores the linguistic legacy of the seminal 1990 …
: TOBY was 17th century slang for the buttocks. ‘To tickle someone’s toby’ meant to strike them on the …
: I have noticed even people who claim everything is predestined, and that we can do nothing to change …
: Tiny word-fact of the day: ‘alone’ began as ’all one’, i.e. on one’s own. ‘Onion’ secretly echoes …
: #winterfashion #fez (at Ryerson University)
: Randy Rainbow ***NEW VIDEO*** Kim & Donnie. Coming this fall to ABC… 👇🎶🔘🚀 Randy Rainbow
: How to avoid mixing your metaphors - @brian_bilston
: The Scottish Sisters Who Pioneered Art Nouveau | JSTOR Daily Margaret and Frances Macdonald and their Glasgow School of Art classmates Charles Rennie Mackintosh …
: What winter looked like in Toronto 100 years ago Vintage photos of Toronto in the winter offer a reminder that snow, ice, and cold temperatures have …
: Ultimate #NoirToronto is a lit up Temple Building circa 1900. A darkened Old City Hall looking moody …
: Another moody morning at the lake. (at Ashbridge’s Bay)
: Feeling like I should get out of bed…
: Magnolias are the oldest surviving flowering plants; they first appeared 100 million years ago. (via …
: My furnace is having trouble keeping up with the cold. I’ll have to do some baking to help it out.
: Vintage Photographs of the Construction of the Bloor Street Viaduct This year, we will be celebrating the 100th year of the Prince Edward Viaduct (Bloor Street Viaduct) …
: I know I should be skating on the lake or building ice sculptures or something equally wintry but I …
: Sci-fi author Judith Merril and the very real story of Toronto’s Spaced Out Library | Toronto Star A prolific author and pioneer Merril’s donation of 5,000 items started the Toronto Public Library’s …
: Enjoying the icy surroundings of Toronto’s lakefront, 1906. That’s photographer William James Sr. on …
: To have ‘the blues’ is a shortening of ‘blue devils’, malevolent demons once believed to be the …
: Ok. I’ll sit on the chair, then. #couchesarefordogs #mycharmingcompanion #theyoungmaster (at …
: A poronkusema is a distance of about 7.5 km in Finland. It’s how far a reindeer can travel without …
: The PENINKULMA is an obsolete unit of distance once used in Finland, that was based on the furthest …
: #theyoungmaster has definitely not got this ninja thing down. #ottley #icanseeyou (at Leslieville)
: My charming companion is honing her ninja skills by blending undetectably into her surroundings. …
: The Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia blakeana) at Allan Gardens is in bloom! Despite its common name …
: AM FAOILLEACH - A’ chiad mhìos den bhliadhna / The first month of the year. Gaelic for ‘January’, …
: The sunlight streaming in my window and hitting @daneshhanbury’s painting warmed things up a bit …
: Chinese painter Qi Baishi was born #otd in 1864. This is “Painting of a cicada.” #art (via …
: Toronto's Victorian-Era Tropical Garden Conservatory Hey, look at that! Allan Gardens made it onto Atlas Obscura! The greenhouse is stuffed with tropical …
: “January” (1979) by #AlexColville. (via @artcaninstitute)
: #HappyNewYear! January is named after the Roman god Janus. He had two faces so he could see the …
: NEWERYMORN (n.) the morning of New Year’s Day (via @HaggardHawks)
: The first song played in Times Square every year is Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians’ …
: AFTERVIEW (n.) reminiscence, retrospection; the act of reflecting on the past (via @HaggardHawks)
: City of the Future? Humans, Not Technology, Are the Challenge in Toronto Plans by a Google sibling for a development where robots collect trash and heated paths melt snow …
: Take everything as it comes; the wave passes, deal with the next one. — #TomThomson, 1877–1917 (via …
: One of the painful things about our time is that those who feel certainty are stupid, and those with …
: Author of The Jungle Book Rudyard Kipling was born #otd in 1865. This illustration was drawn by …
: Word of the Day: SEGNITY (n.) laziness, idleness (via @HaggardHawks)
: “Painting is now a universal language.” — #HaroldTown (1924-1990, Toronto-born abstract painter and …
: The Wondrous Creatures of Hieronymus Bosch Turned Into Highly Detailed Handmade Piñatas Oh. Em. Gee. A post shared by Roberto Benavidez (@roberto_benavidez) on Jul 31, 2017 at 11:06am PDT …
: The Great Australian Adjective by W. T. Goodge, The Sydney Bulletin, 1898 #stronglanguage
: Look who’s come for a visit! #theyoungmaster
: The Original Absolutely Fabulous Sketch (from French & Saunders) - Video Dailymotion The Original Absolutely Fabulous Sketch (from French & Saunders) The Original Absolutely …
: SNEETER (v.) to sleep in an uncomfortable position; to doze or snooze awkwardly or unsettledly (via …
: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
: Open-Faced Turkey Sandwich - Open face. Insert turkey sandwich.
: Star Wars: The Force Awaken #starwars #rewatch
: I’m not sure what the message is here but Happy Frogmas all the same.
: Merry Christmas from the late 19th century!
: Young Tristan Turkey is out the door. Now for my Christmas burrito.
: Merry Christmas (at Ashbridge’s Bay)
: Black Christmas #christmastrauma
: DEAR SATAN An Animated Short About a Girl Who Accidentally Writes Letter to Satan Instead of Santa, narrated by …
: It’s Christmas Eve! In Diana Thorneycroft’s series “The Group of Seven Awkward Moments,” she stages …
: A snowy Christmas Eve on Yonge Street looking north, near King Street. #OTD 1924, William James …
: Winter Wonderland (at Ashbridges Bay)
: Guys! Guysssssssss! Let’s go! #theyoungmaster (at Leslieville)
: A hand-drawn Christmas card sent by J.R.R Tolkien (as Father Christmas) to his children in 1926. …
: Saturday is Caturday 🐈 as painted by the great Maritime artist #AlexColville, with his “Cat on …
: Roland the Farter was a court jester of Henry II who, every Christmas, had to perform a dance that …
: “A CANADIAN CHRISTMAS PARTY IN 1850 – From a drawing made in the best style of Mr. David Thompson, a …
: #FridayFlashback to the Victoria Skating Rink in winter 1863. #AllanGardens is immediately north of …
: The True Meaning of Christmas #autometalogolex
: HAPPY WINTER SOLSTICE! It’s only getting lighter from here. This delicate, introspective oil …
: Sam & Friends: Old Black Magic Keely Smith has died. This is “That Old Black Magic” from Sam & Friends, featuring Sam and …
: How did Santa’s reindeer get their names? - OxfordWords blog What are the names of Father Christmas’ reindeer? And how did they get them? It all comes from a …
: Word of the day: BRUADARACH (Scots Gaelic) - a dreamer or a visionary. (via @qikipedia)
: Today is the #WinterSolstice – the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere! Here’s …
: The cast of Rudolph at the RCA studios in Toronto, 1964. Rudolph (Billie Mae Richards) on the right; …
: The only exception was the narrator snowman voiced by Burl Ives. The voices for the stop-motion …
: Inside a French Museum Filled With Miniature Movie Sets #todayinminiatures Professional miniaturists were once relied on to create entire movie scenes in …
: “SANTA CLAUS FLYING ROUND THE EARTH IN HIS NEW AERIAL CAR – Sometimes Santa Claus is accused of …
: How can you help a grieving friend during the holidays? - Refuge In Grief Grief is hard any time of year, but the holidays can feel especially brutal. This illustrated …
: Jupiter’s aurorae are spectacular… (Image: NASA, Hubble, ESA) (via @qikipedia)
: People Get Ready - James Booker (Let's Make A Better World Live In Leipzig) Live In Leipzig. Listen to the whole album here: …
: Bayou Maharajah. ‘Dr. John described Booker as “the best black, gay, one-eyed junkie piano genius …
: ‘Record’ is from the Latin ‘by heart’, because information was often memorised rather than written …
: Reindeer antlers grow at a rate of more than an inch a day, making them the fastest growing tissue …
: HUMDUDGEON (n.) an illness or ailment invented to get out of going to work (via @HaggardHawks)
: WHIPPER-TOOTIES are pointless misgivings or groundless excuses for not trying to do something. (via …
: Happy Christmas to all. (at Ashbridge’s Bay)
: I’m not dramatic. YOU’RE dramatic! (at Ashbridge’s Bay)
: Makes one almost enjoy winter. #almost (at Ashbridge’s Bay)
: Jean-Claude Van Johnson - Official Trailer [HD] | Amazon Video Ha! ‘Jean-Claude Van Johnson’ stars global martial arts & film sensation Jean-Claude Van Damme …
: Borrowed into English in the early 1800s, the Italian expression ‘dolce far niente’—literally ‘sweet …
: The online test of identity in which users are asked to replicate a distorted passage of text is …
: Silence is an ocean. Speech is a river. Rumi
: I am endeavouring to make a clementine cake. I’m going to boil these little fellas for a couple of …
: Besides the noble art of getting things done, there’s a nobler art of leaving things undone. Lin …
: #AllanGardens under a fresh dusting of snow, circa 1993 or 1994. Photo: City of Toronto Archives …
: Ravi Shankar's sitar: taking India to the world Hear more of Anoushka Shankar playing the sitar in this video: https://youtu.be/o6HzjWiCLNc The …
: Fabric flaps on sides of hats or caps that protect the ears in cold weather are called LAPPETS. (via …
: Beware of sarcasm: the word is from the Greek for ‘flesh-eating’, with the idea that a caustic …
: Migros Weihnachten 2017: Wer steckt denn da in den Migroskassen? Entdecken Sie im neuen Weihnachtsspot die geheime Welt der Migroswichtel und ihren grössten Wunsch: …
: mistletoe (via @haggardhawks)
: Opinion | Lighting Hanukkah Candles Under the Swastika’s Shadow Tonight a menorah that began its life in Nazi Germany will be lit in Israel. Opinion | Lighting …
: 91% of Canadian manners is just pretending you didn’t see someone else slip on ice (via …
: Decorator crabs usually adorn themselves with sponges and algae, but when presented with red and …
: #HappyHanukkah! 🕯 Can you spot the hanukkiyah—nine-candle menorah used during the holiday—in this …
: by @mackvarnish ・・・ #grovers #immaculateconception #furby #muppet #nativity #christmaspainting …
: #AllanGardens all dressed in white. Pic: D. Winterton #snowday (via @FOAllanGardens) (at Allan …
: Someone felt he needed to “hold foots” with me. #theyoungmaster (at Leslieville)
: Trivial word fact of the day: ‘icicle’ began as ‘ice ickle’, in which an ‘ickle’ is a frozen drop of …
: NINGUID - snowy; covered in snow. (via @qikipedia)
: MURG is a Scots dialect word for a heavy fall of snow. As a verb, it can be used to mean ‘to labour …
: Randy Rainbow ***NEW VIDEO*** Maybe now he’ll sign my yearbook… 🤠 Randy Rainbow
: Mythos: Stephen Fry reads from his retelling of Ancient Greek myths Oh my socks and shoes! We’re going to see Stephen Fry at the Shaw Festival next summer! Courtesy of …
: Before Edward Lear Was a Limerick Genius, He Was a Teenage Parrot-Painting Prodigy Love these. The beloved children’s poet spent his own youth “at the West End / painting the best end …
: Happy birthday to Newfoundland-born realist painter and printmaker #ChristopherPratt, born #otd in …
: Work Party # 2 (at Harbour Sixty Steakhouse)
: VERBIGERATION – obsessive repetition of meaningless random words and phrases. (via @qikipedia) …
: Naughty children beware! Tonight is Krampusnacht or Krampus Night. Krampus is a horned, …
: The Refugees, 1937 by Polish artist Tamara de Lempicka (via @womensart1)
: German-American cartoonist Thomas Nast conceived and introduced our modern image of Santa Claus in a …
: Archimedes’ number myriakis-myriostas periodu myriakis-myriston arithmon myriai myriades is one …
: What's the Singular of 'Scissors'? See also, pants. A tricky, double-edged word origin. What's the Singular of 'Scissors'?
: To MOUZLE something is to make it untidy. (via @HaggardHawks)
: So I came home to these beauties - birthday flowers from SS!
: Aerial view of the Toronto City Hall taken from an aeroplane, 1919. Eaton’s factories behind it. …
: Stephen Collins on delivery services – cartoon Hello, Poetic Delivery Service… Wait in vain… Stephen Collins on delivery services – cartoon
: TripIt | A trip to Montreal, QC, Canada from November - December 2017 Ian is returning from a trip to Montreal, QC, Canada. TripIt - Free online trip planner and free …
: BED-FAVOURITE (n.) someone who likes to lie in in the morning (via @HaggardHawks)
: Jupiter, you’re bluetiful 💙! Churning swirls of Jupiter’s clouds are seen in striking shades of blue …
: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
: Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
: Step inside these 15,000-year-old caves in Montreal Explorers have just discovered a new underground passage, complete with stalactites and a lake, all …
: An Dùbhlachd (Scots Gaelic) - December, depths of winter
: How did it get so late so soon? It’s night before it’s afternoon. December is here before it’s June. …
: So this was happening at the Christmas party last night. #ijustwanttogotothebathroom #whatthehell
: So this was happening at the Christmas party last night. #ijustwanttogotothebathroom #whatthehell
: ‘Aberdeen Window’ by contemporary Scottish artist Frances Walker #womensart (via @womensart1)
: #December is so called as it was the tenth month of the Roman calendar – ‘decem’ means ten in Latin. …
: JAYUS (Indonesian) – a joke so awful you can’t help but laugh. (via @qikipedia)
: Saint Andrew’s Day! Patron saint of Scotland, Cyprus, Greece, Russia, Romania, Luqa in Malta, of …
: Humans and elephants are the only animals with chins. (via @qikipedia)
: TIL that I work on the 13th floor in Montreal.
: In Scotland, ‘gardyloo’ was a warning one would cry before dumping slop out into the streets. (via …
: First night in a hotel - time for a room service burger? Of *course* it is!
: Tracey Ullman - Some Sort of Therapy Centre Tracey Ullman - Some Sort of Therapy Centre
: TripIt | A trip to Montreal, QC, Canada from November - December 2017 Ian is about to leave on a trip to Montreal, QC, Canada. TripIt - Free online trip planner and free …
: TripIt | A trip to Montreal, QC, Canada from November - December 2017 Ian is about to leave on a trip to Montreal, QC, Canada. TripIt - Free online trip planner and free …
: I think we found a correlation… (via @stats_canada)
: Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, #1) Twelve-year-old Artemis Fowl is a millionaire, a genius—and, above all, a criminal mastermind. But …
: Fernweh [fairn-vay]: a beautifully wistful German word, meaning the longing to travel to a distant …
: I'm Sally O'Malley and I'm 50 Thanks everyone! This is “I’m Sally O'Malley and I’m 50” by Rob Vanore on Vimeo, the home for high …
: A tartan has been designed specifically to be worn while exploring Mars. …
: Can we still call it late fall? (at Ashbridge’s Bay)
: I don’t usually take photos of food in restaurants but this Green Tea Opera Cake at #Miku was so …
: French Post-Impressionist painter and poster artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was born #otd in 1864. …
: Lunch with Trevor (at Miku Restaurant Toronto)
: #TBT to November 24, 1913. Horticultural Ave. (not yet named) served the greenhouses, boiler house, …
: The father of Art Deco, artist/designer Romain de Tirtoff — better known as Erté —was born on this …
: 40-34 Queen St. W., Toronto, 1885. Comparing #beforeandafter my digital edits, image courtesy …
: You want to see my stitches? I will require the tummy rubs. #theyoungmaster
: New #socks! Somewhat 3D this time. (Geometry pedants go!)
: Treppenwitz is the German word for a witty comeback that you think of too late to use it. The …
: Like local history? This homegrown app brings Toronto facts to your fingertips Driftscape is a homegrown app that can show you the history of Toronto’s many landmarks, streets and …
: disillusionment of 10 point font see more here; http://ift.tt/2sLpqnN Animated on a smith corona galaxie deluxe typewriter. Sound by …
: Someone got caught ever so gingerly licking my plate with a lamb pie on it. Someone has banished …
: Heathrow Bears Christmas TV Advert - #HeathrowBears The bears I know are slightly less heteronormative. It’s a Wonderful Flight. The #heathrowbears are …
: PHYSBUTTOCKE was a 16th century insult aimed at a vain, dandyish young man. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Emergence – How Stupid Things Become Smart Together How can many stupid things combine to form smart things? How can proteins become living cells? How …
: Dutch painter Georgius Jacobus Johannes van Os was born on this date in 1782 in The Hague. This is …
: A powerful poem about what it feels like to be transgender #TDoR “I was the mystery of an anatomy, a question asked but not answered,” says poet Lee Mokobe, a …
: Toronto Sign will be dimmed today for the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Today we honour the memory …
: MUDITA - joy from other’s joy, vicarious happiness; the opposite of schadenfreude (via @qikipedia)
: Danish/Icelandic sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen was born on this date in 1770. This is his sculpture …
: Ghost signs tell the story of lost Toronto It’s often said that Toronto is a city that has a troubling relationship with its history. Even as …
: In 1972, the CBC held a contest to complete the sentence “as Canadian as _________”. The winning …
: Somebody was SO ASLEEP! #theyoungmaster
: This little fella, in his fierce pink onesie, had a certain surgery (downstairs) on Wednesday night …
: SNUDGE is an old English dialect word meaning ‘to walk with the head held down as if deep in …
: Ghostball1914 Hey Toronto baseball fans! This might be for you! ‘Ghostball’ is an independent documentary film …
: Toronto Islands, 1857: a year before a storm cut it from the mainland, and decades before landfill. …
: Toronto Islands, 1857: a year before a storm cut it from the mainland, and decades before landfill. …
: A FLAG TREE is one so exposed to a prevailing wind that one side of it entirely ceases to grow. (via …
: All this talk about how King St is changing for pedestrians and streetcars - sounds a lot like 1835 …
: A group of starfish is called a galaxy. (via @qikipedia)
: This Interactive Periodic Table Features a Haiku for Each Element I love this. Chemistry makes for some great poetic inspiration. This Interactive Periodic Table …
: One cannot go wrong with an Manhattan on a Friday afternoon. (at Luma)
: Canadian artist Florence Carlyle was born in 1864. This is “The Tiff” from the collection of …
: #TBT to the Palm House & Austin Floyd’s “Cascading Fountains” at #AllanGardens in the 1980′s. …
: Like is more than an overused filler word - it's a sign of sophistication, says JOHN KELLY IN THE immortal words of Cher – no, not Cher Cher, but bubblegum bombshell Cherilyn “Cher” Horowitz …
: I also managed to check out the Florine Stettheimer exhibit. (at AGO - Art Gallery of Ontario)
: I also managed to check out the Florine Stettheimer exhibit. (at AGO - Art Gallery of Ontario)
: Dinner with the delicious Doris! (at R&D)
: Visiting David Milne (at AGO - Art Gallery of Ontario)
: Randy Rainbow ***NEW VIDEO*** The country’s goin to hell and it’s got me all sentimental. …
: Streetcar at Avenue Road and Bloor Street, 1912. James Salmon collection. (via @TorontoArchives)
: Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the …
: Sesame Street: Try a Little Kindness (with Tori Kelly) Grown-ups feel free to listen to this too. #worldkindnessday K is for kindness! It’s a simple word, …
: Flash Talk: Swearing in Québec #stronglanguage Every year, all the employees at Automattic get together for the Grand Meetup, a …
: “Stop thinking about art works as objects & start thinking about them as triggers for …
: Michelangelo was called a heretic for giving Adam a belly button on the Sistine Chapel ceiling, …
: The Japanese word SHINRINYOKU—literally ‘forest-bathing’—refers to a relaxing trip to a forest, …
: Carpool Karaoke w/ Sam Smith ft. Fifth Harmony James enlists Sam Smith to help him navigate the Los Angeles Carpool lane. During the ride, Sam …
: FU, CKOI (or: Saying “fuck” on the radio in Canada) #stronglanguage The news has travelled around the world: It’s OK to swear on the radio in Canada …
: Maple Leaf Gardens opened #OTD, 1931. William James Family fonds (via @TorontoArchives)
: Meet the Rottweiler-Sized Prehistoric Otter With Teeth That Could Crunch Bone #stillcute Can an apex predator be cuddly? Meet the Rottweiler-Sized Prehistoric Otter With Teeth …
: Today in the kitchen: Two methods of turkey stock, old fashion cauldron and slow-cooker; bread is …
: #MollyLambBobak’s watercolour “Poppies” (n.d.) for Remembrance Day; Bobak was the first Canadian …
: On #RemembranceDay, here is a red poppy made by Mary Delany. (via @britishmuseum)
: Irish painter Louis le Brocquy was born on this date in 1916. This is “Image of W.B. Yeats.” (via …
: ‘To hune your hoddle’ is an old Scots expression meaning ‘to slow your pace’, or ‘to cease to work …
: Ella Fitzgerald Recording Will Be Released After More Than 60 Years in Record Label Vault The jazz club set was recorded right before a turning point in her career. Ella Fitzgerald Recording …
: I have a stick and it is mine and it is not yours and I love it so much. #dogwalks #theyoungmaster …
: This atmospheric view of Lindisfarne Priory was painted by watercolourist Thomas Girtin. He died …
: This atmospheric view of Lindisfarne Priory was painted by watercolourist Thomas Girtin. He died …
: Some companies in Japan encourage workers to take a 20 minute power nap at their desks. This is …
: EPISTEMOPHILIA - an excessive striving for or preoccupation with knowledge. (via @qikipedia)
: Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art. Eleanor …
: To TIMPLE something is to ruin it by fiddling or overhanding it. (via @HaggardHawks)
: There once was a man from Peru Whose limericks stopped at line two (via @SirTimRice)
: A matrix of -shits (via @stronglang)
: Canadian painter Paul Peel was born #otd in 1860. This is “The Young Botanist.” @agotoronto (via …
: 9 Nervy Facts About the Vagus Nerve A number of years ago, I had terrible hiccups, which is both painful and hilarious. Apparently, it …
: “The Tangled Garden” by Canadian Group of Seven founder J.E.H. MacDonald, born #otd in 1873. …
: These roof tiles were made in China in the 15th or 16th century. The images of dragons were thought …
: Remember, remember, it’s the fifth of November. Happy gay forks!
: The earliest known photographs of Toronto The earliest known photographs of Toronto are surely best known for the panorama of the fledging …
: The Early 20th-Century ID Cards That Kept Trans People Safe From Harassment Fascinating! The radical days of the Weimar Republic, just before the rise of Nazism. The Early …
: Zischeln is a useful German verb meaning ‘to whisper angrily’. (via @qikipedia)
: You will either step forward into growth or you will step back into safety. Abraham Maslow
: In my seemingly unending quest for better sleep, I got a new pillow. @endy
: Old Age is like everything else. To make a success of it, you have to start young. Theodore …
: HIGHFALUTINATION is ludicrously pompous or overblown speech or language. (via @HaggardHawks)
: #currentmood #theyoungmaster (at Leslieville)
: The symbols used by !$%@ing cartoonists to indicate swearing are called grawlixes. (via @qikipedia)
: WINDOW literally means ‘wind-eye’. DAISY literally means ‘day’s-eye’. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Dinner with the dashing Derek (at Korean Grill House)
: Randy Rainbow ***NEW VIDEO*** Trick or Treason. 💋🎃🇷🇺 Randy Rainbow
: #WilliamKurelek, All Things Betray Thee Who Betrayest Me, 1970 (via @artcaninstitute)
: ‘Aghast’ & ’ghastly’ come from ‘gasten’ (“to frighten”), from ’gast,‘ the same Old English root …
: The ‘h’ in ‘ghost‘ is a historical hiccup. William Caxton, having first practised his trade in …
: In Germany, it’s traditional to hide all the knives on Hallowe’en, so returning spirits don’t injure …
: FORMIDOLOUS (adj.) frightening, dreadful (via @HaggardHawks)
: Turned on the heat today, just to give it a test, and imagine my surprise when the A/C came on …
: AUTUMNITY (n.) a period beyond one’s youth; middle age (via @HaggardHawks)
: The True Story of Toronto's Island Ghost They say that on some dark nights, as an eerie mist creeps over the Toronto islands, you can still …
: The Heebie Bee Gees. (via @brian_bilston)
: HISTY-FISTY is an old Scots dialect word describing someone who is untrustworthy or underhand when …
: It takes a photon 40,000 years to get from the centre of the Sun to its surface, but only 8.3 …
: A falling leaf: A kind of grief For Summer’s passing. - Ian McMillan @IMcMillan
: My charming companion knows how it’s done.
: Canadian Graffiti (at Ashbridge’s Bay)
: The young master going about his business (at Ashbridge’s Bay)
: A moody morning at the lake (at Ashbridge’s Bay)
: SLINGE (v.) to lounge, to idle (via @HaggardHawks)
: Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, it is explicitly illegal in Britain to use a machine gun to …
: American painter Elizabeth Nourse was born on this date in 1859. This is “Head of a Girl.” …
: An idea, like a ghost, must be spoken to a little before it will explain itself. CHARLES DICKENS
: I have a couple of visitors today. I am making meatballs and they love me a little bit extra for it. …
: Most clams begin life as males, but half of them turn female when older. (via @qikipedia)
: Need a Last-Minute Costume Idea? Check Out This 18th Century Demonology Book Charming! If you really want to frighten your friends, go as one of these odd monsters. Need a …
: ‘Friend’ and ’fiend’ derive from the Old English words for “to love” and “to hate,” respectively. …
: American pop artist Roy Lichtenstein was born #otd in 1923. This is “Reverie.” @smithsonian (via …
: AKERINGTIME is an old English dialect name for autumn. It literally means ‘acorn-collecting time’. …
: Known for her sumptuous floral works, artist Mary Moser was born #otd in 1744. This watercolour …
: I’ve been on a diet for two weeks and all I’ve lost is two weeks. Totie Fields
: Scots haggis exports to Canada to resume Great chieftain o the puddin’-race! Aboon them a’ ye tak your place. Haggis is to be exported from …
: ‘Sympathy’: you share the feelings of another. ‘Empathy’: you can imagine and understand how they …
: Mario's Word of the Week - Apodyopsis The word this week is apodyopsis! #MWOTW TWITCH ► http://ift.tt/2ygoT18 GAB GAMING ► …
: Kensington Market Kensington Market is an open-air food and clothing market in downtown Toronto. This multicultural …
: Heritage Minutes: Kensington Market A new Heritage Minute for Kensington Market. Neighbourhoods like Toronto’s Kensington Market have …
: Besides serving as letter drops, mailboxes also dispensed stamps & had miniature billboards on …
: To HURKLE-DURKLE is to lounge in bed when you should be up and about. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Half of the world’s population has a genetic mutation that makes Brussels sprouts taste extremely …
: Scottish painter David Roberts was born #otd in 1796. This is “The Piazza Navona at Rome.” …
: SNIPPER-SNAPPER (n.) an uppity young man (via @HaggardHawks)
: Laneway colours no. 3 #dogwalks (at Leslieville)
: Laneway colours no. 2 #dogwalks (at Leslieville)
: Laneway colours no. 1 #dogwalks (at Leslieville)
: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ian Day (@ianwday) on Oct 24, 2017 at …
: So, this is happening on my deck in the last week of October.
: The Problem of Writing Poems in the Shape of Deciduous Trees (via @brian_bilston)
: This is “Grey Day in Town” by Canadian Group of Seven artist Lawren Harris, born #otd in 1885. …
: Until 1899, the list of official diseases of the Royal College of Physicians included nostalgia. …
: #DYK Pre-Raphaelite artist Dante Gabriele Rossetti had two pet wombats? Here are his wombat drawings …
: We walked as far as the railway bridge. (at Crothers Woods)
: Thanks to the marathon, this was our morning walk. (at Crothers Woods)
: Get to know Florine Stettheimer - AGO Art Matters We think you’ll fall in love with this figure of American modern art in her solo retrospective, …
: scooby, n. not to have a scooby: not to have a clue (via @OED)
: New #socks with what I think must be green and red dragon scales.
: Futurist painter and sculptor Umberto Boccioni was born #otd in 1882. This is “States of Mind I: The …
: “…BUT IT’S MINE! I FOUND IT!” #theyoungmaster #lanewaypizza (at Leslieville)
: My charming companion knows it’s early in the afternoon but, maybe, just maybe, Mom will come home. …
: #HappyDiwali! The Hindu festival celebrates the triumph of light over dark. This painting by …
: #OTD 1918, the Prince Edward Viaduct opens. Looking east to Broadview Ave, ca 1920. Photo: William …
: One definitely goes to dinner with Doris for the company and the great food but one occasionally …
: Dinner with the enchanting Doris! (at Grey Gardens)
: …also Alex Colville - Soldier and Girl at Station (at AGO - Art Gallery of Ontario)
: …also William Kurelek - The Bachelor (at AGO - Art Gallery of Ontario)
: … also Tom Thomson - Maple Saplings (at AGO - Art Gallery of Ontario)
: Back to visit Adam, among others. (at AGO - Art Gallery of Ontario)
: Mario's Word of the Week - Antipodal The word this week is ANTIPODAL! #MWOTW TWITCH ► http://ift.tt/2ygoT18 GAB GAMING ► …
: The Group of Eight Florence McGillivray studied under Matisse and mentored Tom Thomson. The origin story of Canadian …
: Japanese Artist Crafts Intricate Insects Using Bamboo #love When Noriyuki Saitoh looks at a bug, he sees inspiration. Japanese Artist Crafts Intricate …
: Exile in Ontario: How the Russian royal family came to an end in Toronto Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna went from living in a palace to dying above a barbershop. Exile in …
: The ‘philtrum’ is the vertical groove between the bottom of the nose and the upper lip. (via …
: How Oscar Wilde’s life imitates his art | OUPblog Happy 163rd birthday #OscarWilde Here’s a fascinating blog from @theyoungoscar (via @stephenfry) The …
: They’re not new #socks but this shit has been somewhat B-A-N-A-N-A-S today. #hollabacksquirrel
: In search of the elusive Lawren Harris "Toronto House" - Spacing Toronto By Ellen Scheinberg and Jim Burant In May 2016, a Lawren Harris painting entitled Toronto House was …
: People who are good at maths are twice as likely to be sexually active in old age. (via @qikipedia) …
: James Tissot, “Chrysanthemums, 1875.” #art @the_clark (via @MarieRochon)
: Kefir Flatbread Here’s the recipe for those of you who asked. Ingredients: • 10 ounces (about 2 cups) bread flour • …
: The wonderful 19 C. French painter James Tissot was born #otd in 1836. This is “Young Lady in a …
: What’s the Word for Turkey in Turkish? #booghalamoon You’ve probably noticed that a certain seasonally appropriate bird and a country on …
: #mycharmingcompanion, #theyoungmaster, and their friend Kaylee showing how good they can be. (turkey …
: The history of sourdough bread Sourdough bread is older than metal. This article explores the history of sourdough bread. The …
: Confelicity - a much-underused word meaning delight in someone else’s happiness; the opposite of …
: My charming companion has not fully embraced her princess status because she is staring intently at …
: I love everything about this word: Bärenschliffe — polished rock surfaces in caves worn smooth by …
: #JamesWilsonMorrice put #CDN artists on the map while exhibiting alongside #Monet + #Matisse in …
: comessation, n. Feasting, banqueting; indulgent or uproarious eating (via @OED)
: Japanese-Canadian painter and sculptor Kazuo Nakamura was born #otd in 1926. This is “Evening.” (via …
: In Norwegian, pålegg is ‘anything that could conceivably be put in a sandwich’. (via @qikipedia) …
: The “punch” in “pleased as Punch” is properly capitalized. (It’s the puppet, not the drink.) (via …
: …and then… I found some Charles Rennie Mackintosh!! …complete with stylized female figures and …
: White Women and Their Plants - Saul Williams #anishinaabegartandpower (at Royal Ontario Museum)
: My Father - Carl Ray #anishinaabegartandpower (at Royal Ontario Museum)
: Flying Geese - Francis Kagige #anishinaabegartandpower (at Royal Ontario Museum)
: “Beauty in things exists in the mind that contemplates them.” #eatoncourt (at Royal Ontario Museum)
: Gas Column #theevidenceroom (at Royal Ontario Museum)
: “In models and casts, The Evidence Room traces the work done by German architects between 1941 and …
: Live video windows with scenes around Toronto #thefamilycamera (at Royal Ontario Museum)
: #mickey #thefamilycamera (at Royal Ontario Museum)
: “This Exhibition explores how photography shapes the idea of family. In Canada, migration is central …
: This year’s bowl filled with Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Purée with Puffed Quinoa from the AGO …
: ROM viewz (at Royal Ontario Museum)
: (I’m having a little sit-down too) (at Royal Ontario Museum)
: Hanging out at the @romtoronto for a bit before Empty Bowls. (at Royal Ontario Museum)
: Picking up tickets for tonights event. (at Gardiner Museum)
: American artist George Ault was born #otd in 1891. This is “New Moon, New York.” @Moma (via …
: Douglas Adams's Abandoned 'Doctor Who' Episode is Being Completed Nearly 40 Years Later The Fourth Doctor, Tom Baker, will step back into the iconic role. Douglas Adams's Abandoned 'Doctor …
: Randy Rainbow ***NEW VIDEO*** You’ll love this one, Mr. President. Belieb me. 😬 Randy Rainbow
: OYAYUBIZOKU (Japanese) - thumb tribe. Young people who are better at texting than talking. (via …
: IKEA Just Launched A Pet Furniture Collection, And Animal Lovers Want It All IKEA is well known for stocking everything you could possibly need to make a house a home (plus …
: Stunning colour photos of Toronto in the 1950s Toronto was a quieter place in the 1950s. Our skyline was made up of a handful of buildings from the …
: Today is a Holiday in Honor of the World’s Most Remarkable Alphabet Happy Hangul Day! Today is a Holiday in Honor of the World’s Most Remarkable Alphabet
: German-born Impressionist painter Max Slevogt was born on this date in 1868. This is “Portrait of …
: Who’s a pretty bird? Who’s a pretty bird? Why, Torquil is! #happythanksgiving
: Today’s herbs brought to you by my little garden.
: Rough seas (lakes) (at Ashbridges Bay)
: Early morning at the lake (at Ashbridges Bay)
: The word ‘robot’ came into English via Czech in the early 1920s, after ’robota’ was coined by author …
: TripIt | A trip to Montreal, Canada from November - December 2017 Ian is planning a trip to Montreal, Canada. TripIt - Free online trip planner and free travel …
: Gossamer - the fine, filmy webs spun by small spiders that float in the air or catch on the grass in …
: #dogwalks with #theyoungmaster (at Leslieville)
: Walking to the gym (at Ryerson Quad)
: Very little grows on jagged rock. Be ground. Be crumbled, so wildflowers will come up where you are. …
: Swans - take 2 (at Ashbridges Bay)
: A thirty-second note is demisemiquaver. A sixty-fourth note is a hemidemisemiquaver. A 128th note is …
: BALDER (v.) to use coarse or vulgar language (via @HaggardHawks)
: A bit of park time before coffee with Brian (at Barbara Hall Park)
: plotz - collapse or be beside oneself with frustration, annoyance, or other strong emotion. (via …
: New position #theyoungmaster (at Leslieville)
: #Theyoungmaster is comfortable in a wide variety of (what I call awkward) positions (at Leslieville)
: OCTOBERIST (n.) someone who takes a dismal view of things, in particular of politics (via …
: The month #October takes its name from being the 8th month of the Roman calendar. Octō means 8 in …
: I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers. Anne of Green Gables, L.M. Montgomery
: //www.instagram.com/p/BZtbR3zAckW Serenity (at Ashbridges Bay)
: Fall colours (at Ashbridge’s Bay)
: Fall flowers looking tired (at Ashbridges Bay)
: Your morning swan (at Ashbridges Bay)
: Why have I never been to the Mackenzie House Museum in Bond Street? #letsfixthatsoon (at Mackenzie …
: This ancient frog could have preyed on dinosaurs Yoinks! A large frog that lived 68 million years ago was capable of eating small dinosaurs and had a …
: Canadian comic book illustrator, painter, and visual artist Camilla d’Errico was born #otd in 1980. …
: To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you someone else is the greatest …
: My new #socks zigged when they should have zagged.
: YEVRISOME is an old Scots dialect word describing someone with an insatiable appetite. (via …
: The earliest record of the word PIQUANT in English is as another word for a hedgehog prickle in the …
: The Unconventional Life of Mary Walker, the Only Woman to Have Received the U.S. Medal of Honor Dress reformer, women’s rights activist, and all-around pioneer. The Unconventional Life of Mary …
: French Baroque painter Claude Lorrain was born sometime in 1600. This is “Seaport at sunset”, from …
: mellifluous is from Latin mellifluus ‘flowing with honey’, from mel ‘honey’ + fluere ‘to flow’ (via …
: GTD (part 2) I’ll be going back. (at AGO - Art Gallery of Ontario)
: GTD (part 2) I’ll be going back. (at AGO - Art Gallery of Ontario)
: There was so much to see at the Guillermo del Toro: At Home with Monsters exhibit (part 1) (at AGO - …
: Here for the GTD preview. (at AGO - Art Gallery of Ontario)
: To boldly go for it: why the split infinitive is no longer a mistake It was the Victorians who decided that splitting an infinitive was a grammatical error. Now, …
: How to stay cool on a hot day? Apply nose directly to air conditioning vent. #theyoungmaster knows.
: How Do You Solve A Problem Like Korea? - Randy Rainbow Song Parody 🚀🎶🇰🇵 **SUBSCRIBE FOR THE LATEST RANDY RAINBOW VIDS!** Get Official Randy Rainbow T-shirts and other fun …
: TripIt | A trip to Montreal, Canada in September 2017 Ian is returning from a trip to Montreal, Canada. TripIt - Free online trip planner and free travel …
: Thank you to my lovely Montreal host, the lovely and charming @julius_caron, for a delightful …
: Village People (at Gay Village, Montreal)
: Library Lines (at Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec / Grande Bibliothèque)
: …because air conditioning (oh ya, and books) (at Grande Bibliothèque)
: Zou Bisou Bisou (Lyric Video) You know when a song plays in a restaurant and you can’t get it out of your head? “Zou Bisou Bisou” …
: CollegeHumor Worrying about what’s going to kill you will kill you. Does EVERYTHING cause cancer? CollegeHumor
: LIGIBED (n.) a lounger, a lazy idler (via @HaggardHawks)
: A GALDER is a nonsensical, prattling person. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Toronto just got a book garden by the waterfront Toronto’s waterfront now has a quiet place for readers to sit down with a good book. The Book Garden …
: Mario's Word of the Week - Defenestrate This might be getting out of hand. #MWOTW Mario's Word of the Week - Defenestrate
: Oxford Bags, the Ridiculously Wide-Legged Trousers of the 1920s #pants Many decades before JNCOs, British rowers took their pants to extreme dimensions. Oxford …
: French Fauvist painter Charles Camoin was born on this date in 1879. This is “Village by the Sea.” …
: Sleeping is no mean art: for its sake one must stay awake all day. Friedrich Nietzsche
: A walk up the mountain with the Ladies from the office (and, for some reason, Spiderman)
: FALL she loved to catch the falling leaves in autumn she would sit and wait until she cautumn - …
: The view fro @julius_caron’s back window looks like a dilapidated castle.
: How Pants Went From Banned to Required in the Roman Empire #pants Six hundred years in the history of trousers. How Pants Went From Banned to Required in the …
: Punishment for wearing trousers in Rome in 397: ‘the offender shall be stripped of all his resources …
: A GONGOOZLER is someone who stares absent-mindedly at something, English Dialect Dictionary, 1905 …
: Room service burger. Omnomnom. That is all.
: TripIt | A trip to Montreal, Canada in September 2017 Ian is about to leave on a trip to Montreal, Canada. TripIt - Free online trip planner and free …
: British illustrator Arthur Rackham was born on this date in 1867. This is “Bargain with the Devel.” …
: Walking into a room and then immediately forgetting why you’re there is called the DOORWAY EFFECT. …
: Defected Records I love everything about this. THIS is why Chicago is the home of house music… Lunch-hour party at …
: We must not, in thinking about how we can make a big difference, ignore small daily differences we …
: The expression GOODY TWO-SHOES derives from the title character of a children’s story first …
: Dutch realist painter Anton Mauve was born on this date in 1838. This is “Changing Pasture.” …
: For Centuries, People Celebrated a Little Boy’s First Pair of Trousers #pants Literally a party in your pants. For Centuries, People Celebrated a Little Boy’s First Pair …
: Once Upon a Time in China II
: In an effort to clean out my storage space, I’m retrieving a few boxes a time. This one was labelled …
: A NIP-CHEESE is a mean, ungenerous host. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Ornamental pepper, happy in the afternoon sun. Thanks, @doodlesruletoronto!
: Transformers: The Last Knight (because @daneshhanbury said it was terrible so I had to watch it!)
: Pigritude (1600s): the state of utter sloth that renders you incapable of moving from the sofa or …
: Laneway Beauty No. 1 #dogwalks
: Laneway Beauty No. 2 #dogwalks
: Flemish Baroque painter Jan Brueghel the Younger was born #otd in 1601. This is “A Basket of …
: It’s impossible to make your eyes twinkle if you aren’t feeling twinkly yourself. ROALD DAHL …
: My charming companion feels strongly that she should get a treat after each meal. She is willing to …
: The young master seems to enjoy my shoes…for naps. (at Puppy Patrol)
: Imagine doing your morning commute on this!! #bicycle #cycling. William James family fonds, 1930. …
: If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Then quit. There’s no point in being a damn fool …
: DUVET Duvet, you are so groovet, I’d like to stay under you all of Tuesdet. - @brian_bilston
: Nudibranchs: indicators of climate change Co-founder of the Nudibranch census, Stephen Smith, a professor from Southern Cross University’s …
: Beauty on the way to the gym (at Ryerson Quad)
: TripIt | A trip to Mont-Royal, QC, Canada in September 2017 Ian is planning a trip to Mont-Royal, QC, Canada. TripIt - Free online trip planner and free travel …
: TripIt | A trip to Mont-Royal, QC, Canada in September 2017 Ian is planning a trip to Mont-Royal, QC, Canada. TripIt - Free online trip planner and free travel …
: Akinori Goto 3D Printed Zoetrope At Independent Creators Festival 2016 #hereissomethingbeautiful Artist Akinori Goto showcased his mesmerizing spinning zoetrope, an …
: I’ve got the brain of a four year old. I’ll bet he was glad to be rid of it. Groucho Marx
: Site of Ontario’s Legislature, #QueenPark was opened as a #Toronto public park #OTD 1860 by Edward …
: French Orientalist painter George Clairin was born on this date in 1843. This is “Portrait of Sarah …
: VETGANS is a Dutch word for a penguin. It literally means ‘fat goose’. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Coined by the humorist Roger Price in 1953, a DROODLE is a simple sketch with an explanatory …
: The Icelandic word for computer is tölva - derived from “tala” (number) and “völva” (prophetess), …
: Radio telescope unveiled in B.C. will listen in on secrets of the universe A new radio telescope that could help unravel the secrets of the universe was unveiled today in …
: American painter Preston Dickinson was born on this date in 1889. This is “Quebec.” @smithsonian …
: SOODLE (v.) to walk in a leisurely, unhurried manner (via @HaggardHawks)
: Camels (via @sadanimalfacts)
: IGNORAMUS literally means ‘we take no notice’ in Latin. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Mario's Word of the Week - Indelible Mario is stuck with this word. #MWOTW Mario's Word of the Week - Indelible
: American folk artist Anna Mary Robertson, AKA Grandma Moses, was born #otd in 1860. This is “Wash …
: HERISSON, FURZEPIG and LAND-URCHIN are all old names for hedgehogs. (via @HaggardHawks)
: The revolving door was invented by a man who hated holding doors open for women. (via @qikipedia)
: Randy Rainbow ***NEW VIDEO*** DACA shame, Donald, DACA shame… Randy Rainbow
: #OTD in 1929, horses in livestock parade at #CNE. (via @TorontoArchives)
: DODO birds took their name from a Portuguese word meaning ‘simpleton’. (via @HaggardHawks)
: In France, a ‘can of worms’ is a ’basket of crabs’. (via @qikipedia)
: On the 5th of September 1698, Peter the Great of Russia introduced a beard tax. Peasants and clergy …
: No man can be wise on an empty stomach. George Eliot (1819-1880)
: The title page of the very first English dictionary, Table Alphabeticall (1604), dedicated it to …
: Chainlink beauty #dogwalks (at Puppy Patrol)
: #Theyoungmaster typically commences this particular maneuver approximately an hour before Mum gets …
: It is once again time for… Kung Fu! The Sorcerer and the White Snake
: MoneySuperMarket - Dirty Dancing #iamdying Directed by The Bobbsey Twins from Homicide MoneySuperMarket - Dirty Dancing
: German painter, sculptor and designer Oskar Schlemmer was born on this date in 1888. This is …
: A POWSOWDIE is a dish of many random ingredients. (via @HaggardHawks)
: You can’t keep blaming yourself. Just blame yourself once and move on. Homer Simpson
: ZHAGHZHAGH (Persian) - the uncontrollable chattering of teeth. (via @qikipedia)
: Before humans reached Hawaii, the dominant animals there were giant ducks. (Image: Apokryltaros) …
: Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
: One beardsecond is a unit of length equal to the average amount a beard grows in one second, …
: The Latin phrase ‘barba tenus sapientes’—‘wise as far as his beard’—is used to describe someone who …
: Hypnos was the ancient Greek god of sleep. His wings allowed him to move over land and sea, and to …
: It’s been a complicated day. #howmanydogsdoyousee #overunderoverunderoverunder
: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ian Day (@ianwday) on Sep 2, 2017 at …
: //www.instagram.com/p/BYi7806AhpH Playdate #theyoungmaster #kaylee (at Puppy Patrol)
: This is in no way an indication of the energy level we’re experiencing today. #momentofcalm …
: Scottish landscape painter John Thomson was born on this date in 1778. This is “Wolf’s Crag.” @DJCAD …
: Fruit Flies (via @sadanimalfacts)
: September was known as HARVEST-MONTH, ’hærfestmónaþ’, in Old English. (via @HaggardHawks)
: ‘Ye’ as in ‘Ye Olde Bookshop’ is pronounced ‘the’. ‘Y’ stands in for Þ (thorn) an Anglo-Saxon letter …
: An t-Sultain (Scots Gaelic) - September
: 50 Objects That Define Toronto: First Map of Toronto Time capsules are usually buried, but here’s one you can carry in your pocket. A city guide for …
: Some laneway beauty #dogwalks (at Puppy Patrol)
: In accordance with his instructions, the hard drive containing Terry Pratchett’s unfinished works …
: bothy (image @imogenfoxell, via @OED)
: It’s nice to have a secret place where you can hide. (at AGO - Art Gallery of Ontario)
: Old and new (at Grange Park)
: An old friend in a new location (Large Two Forms - Henry Moore) (at Grange Park)
: Adam -Rodin (at AGO - Art Gallery of Ontario)
: Mario's Word of the Week - Riposte We hope you all “repost” this week’s word, “Riposte.” Also, please enjoy your new favorite meme, …
: Guillermo del Toro: At Home with Monsters | AGO Art Gallery of Ontario OMGOMGOMG GTD OMG! From the fantastic to the frightful, don’t miss this rare glimpse into the world …
: Omelette Finally my 2nd Calarts film is completed! It feels really great to make a more personal film this …
: What other time could it be? It’s time for… Kung Fu!! Sword Master is a remake of the 1977 Shaw …
: Eleven: a numerical etymology | Haggard Hawks | Words, language and etymology Why do we say “eleven” and not “one-teen”? The unusual etymology of 11 and 12 explained… Eleven: a …
: Interior of Allan Gardens circa 1890. (via @torontolibrary)
: Royal Photographic Society unveils top science photos from around the world Britain’s Royal Photographic Society has announced the short list for its International Images for …
: This is How Canada Talks - The 10 and 3 From pop to toque, cottage to pencil crayon, it turns out that there is a surprising amount of …
: This guy seems like he’s going somewhere and he’s got a great head of hair. #eggplant
: Mexican painter Rufino Tamayo was born #otd in 1899. This is “Moon and Sun.” (via @MarieRochon)
: American folk artist Sheldon Peck was born on this date in 1797. This happy bunch is the “John J. …
: Anubis was the ancient Egyptian god of cemeteries & embalming. He is often depicted as a canine …
: How very cheery! (at Ryerson Quad)
: A bit of beauty along the way. (at Ryerson Quad)
: Whenever you fall, pick something up. Oswald Avery
: American painter Dorothea Tanning was born on this date in 1910. This is “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik.” …
: Well, that’s just crazy! A 250ft+ tapestry retells every single episode of #GameOfThrones …
: The first recorded use of x as a kiss was in 1763, in a letter by naturalist Gilbert White. (via …
: Why I CC’ed You on this E-mail Why I CC’ed You on this E-mail
: One more Alex Colville. This is “Seven Crows, 1980.” @OwensArtGallery (via @MarieRochon)
: #Toronto Bay, 1886. #TOHistory (via @AemiliusJarvis)
: “It’s the ordinary things that seem important to me” – #AlexColville, born #otd in 1920. (via …
: Canadian painter Alex Colville was born on this date in 1920 in Toronto. This is “Horse and Train, …
: Photographer Puts LEGO Minifigs in Amusing Situations #todayinminiatures Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and …
: Antinous was the Roman emperor Hadrian’s lover. He drowned in the Nile and Hadrian founded a city at …
: Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn’t go away. Philip K. Dick
: Meet the Mexican mole lizard, it only has 2 legs & can sever its own tail when threatened but …
: Neighbourhood #eleganza (at Garden District, Toronto)
: Study for “Proun” 8 Stellungen, #ElLissitzky, 1923 (via @agotoronto)
: “Departing Day”, #JockMacdonald, 1936 (via @artcaninstitute)
: YES! WE HAVE NO STEVE BANNON! 🍌👋🏻 - A Randy Rainbow Song Parody **SUBSCRIBE FOR THE LATEST RANDY RAINBOW VIDS!** Get Official Randy Rainbow T-shirts and other fun …
: Mubblefubbles (1500s): a vague, non-specific feeling of malaise or melancholy. (You could throw …
: It’s completely possible that I just got myself a pair of pink shoes! #ilovethemsomuch @fluevog
: Word of the day: PROGGLES (20th century Scottish) - the spines of a hedgehog (via @qikipedia)
: Poor Monkey is… less than he was… as a result of some amount of chewing on his legs. #theyoungmaster …
: 2017 has been confusing, so I created an updated table for measuring units of time. (via @Oatmeal)
: Sesame street- MANAMANA - Original 1969 version In 1969, the infamous ear-worm entitled “MANAMANA” made its American television debut on the 14th …
: The phrase ‘good riddance’ was coined by Shakespeare. The phrase ‘good riddance to bad rubbish’ was …
: ULKIPITUS - That thing associated with common sense which makes you alter course or change your mind …
: Something sunny on a rainy day #dogwalks (at Leslieville)
: #OTD The first electric streetcar car operated on Church St, 1892. (via @TorontoArchives)
: Canadian landscape artist Lucius O’Brien was born #otd in 1832. This is “Sunrise on the Saguenay, …
: It is impossible to enjoy idling thoroughly unless one has plenty of work to do. Jerome K. Jerome
: These pansies and ferns were painted by Pre-Raphaelite artist John Brett, known for his vibrant …
: Doménikos Theotokópoulos, known as El Greco, was born sometime in 1841. This is one of his …
: Had some spare time and found a charming little place for a bit of meditation. (at St. Cuthbert’s …
: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
: SUNDAYISH (adj.) slow, languorous, at a leisurely pace (via @HaggardHawks)
: Somebody misses Mum. #theyoungmaster
: A boy and his platypus. #theyoungmaster (at Puppy Patrol)
: There’s a lot of speculation about who the woman in this portrait might be, but no answer. F.H. …
: Nobody knows who invented the fire hydrant. The patent records were destroyed in a fire. (via …
: American landscape painter Martin Johnson Heade was born on this date in 1819. This is “Sunset over …
: French landscape painter Claude-Joseph Vernet was born #otd in 1714. This is “The Shipwreck.” @ngadc …
: Canadian landscape painter James Wilson Morrice was born #otd in 1865. This is “Landscape, …
: Alexander Graham Bell #OTD 1876 #AlexanderGrahamBell conducted the world’s 1st long-distance phone call, between Brantford …
: #footpillow #thatsathingright? #theyoungmaster (at Puppy Patrol)
: Here’s a poem for #NationalLazyDay, written while reclining on my chaise longue. (via …
: We perfected them. #droningon (via @mental_floss)
: I don’t ever need to hear the phrase “a whole nother level” ever again. I thank you. #bestsaid
: Mario's Word of the Week - Ort This week we give you two words for the price of one! Mario's Word of the Week - Ort
: A bit more beauty. #dogwalks (at Leslieville)
: A bit of beauty along the way. #dogwalks (at Leslieville)
: The Ocean at the End of the Lane
: First they came for verbs. I said nothing cause verbing weirds language. Then they arrival for …
: SNOOFMADRUNE is an old Scots dialect word for a lazy, indolent person. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Learn from the mistakes of others. You can never live long enough to make them all yourself. Groucho …
: John Graves Simcoe's Weird Relationship With Slavery Meet John Graves Simcoe. Founder of Toronto. British veteran of the American Revolution. And an …
: It’s time for… Kung Fu (no really this time) Once Upon a Time in China (Wong Fei Hung)
: The Big Dipper Through Time Neat! Stars aren’t still–they move through space. Our Sun and the seven stars that form the Big …
: That time when Toronto was kind of filthy It sounds strange to say these days, but there was a time when Toronto was a rather filthy city. No, …
: A QUISBY is a lazy idler. In 19th century slang, ‘to do quisby’ meant ‘to shun work’. (via …
: Castle Frank, 1796, painted by Elizabeth Simcoe. Long before it was a subway station, Castle Frank …
: It’s Simcoe Day! Here’s the unveiling of the General John Graves Simcoe monument. Queen’s Park, 1903 …
: Rosetta Stone by The British Museum - download 3D model Part of grey and pink granodiorite stela bearing priestly decree concerning Ptolemy V in three …
: GÖKOTTA (Swedish) - rising early to listen to the birds and appreciate nature (via @qikipedia)
: Monty Python's Argument Clinic Monty Python’s Argument Clinic
: Art Canada Institute - Institut de l'art canadien Thomas John Thomson was born on August 5, 1877, in Claremont, Ontario, a hamlet-sized farming …
: Tom Thomson was born #otd in 1877 (d.1917). “West Wind” was his last painting. (via @Canadian_art)
: American figurative artist George Tooker was born on this date in 1920. This is “The Subway” from …
: Natura Insects, Gorgeous Insect Arrangements Made Out of Flower Petals, Leaves and Stems A post shared by Raku Inoue ?? ?? ?TYO????MTL? (@reikan_creations) on Jul 30, 2017 at 6:14am PDT In …
: Polish Photographer Constructs Arcimboldo Inspired Faces From Colorful Produce of All Kinds Polish photographer Anna Tokarska has created an amazing photo series entitled “Arcimboldiana” for …
: HAIKU #27815 millipede proverb: journey of a mile begins with five hundred steps - @brian_bilston
: New PEN Archive Offers 1500 Hours of Audio/Video of Your Favorite Authors Online You can hear and watch interviews with writers like Norman Mailer, Toni Morrison, and Maya Angelou. …
: King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
: First World War - The Canadian Encyclopedia The First World War began #otd in 1914. History, politics, arts, science & more: the Canadian …
: Legendary Toronto soul singer Jackie Shane re-emerges The transgender 60s musician gets a career-spanning anthology this October Legendary Toronto soul …
: Alexander Graham Bell’s Tetrahedral Kites (1903–9) Cool! The wonderful imagery documenting Alexander Graham Bell’s experiments with tetrahedral kites. …
: 1915 Black Spruce and Cherry Blossoms #tt1915 (via @TTLastSpring)
: rumblegumption (Scottish) - Good judgement (via @PeterSokolowski)
: GLAZOMANIA is an obsession for making lists. (via @HaggardHawks) #ihavethis
: Someone is too tired to get up to drink water. Problem solved. #theyoungmaster
: The Great British Tea Heist More on Robert Fortune… Botanist Robert Fortune traveled to China and stole trade secrets of the tea …
: Tea Tuesdays: The Scottish Spy Who Stole China's Tea Empire ’“The task required a plant hunter, a gardener, a thief, a spy. The man Britain needed was Robert …
: I imagine one of the reasons people cling to their hates so subbornly is because they sense, once …
: “Farm, Haliburton” (1940) by Franklin Carmichael (via @mcacgallery)
: The most dangerous creation of any society is the man who has nothing to lose. - James Baldwin, who …
: The Early Gay Rights Manifesto That Lord Byron (Probably) Didn't Write In the 19th century, the poem “Don Leon” argued for British Parliament to drop the death penalty for …
: Slavery Abolition Act, 1833 Happy Emancipation Day! An Act for the Abolition of Slavery throughout the British Colonies received …
: Chloe Cooley and the Act to Limit Slavery in Upper Canada Although little is known about Chloe Cooley, an enslaved woman in Upper Canada, her struggles …
: May your August be filled with simple pleasures. “Summer Time” (1918) by Arthur Lismer. Oil on wood …
: Japanese painter Sakai Hoitsu was born #otd in 1761. This is an untitled work from @FreerSackler …
: Binky - Satisfy your phone cravings on the App Store Binky - Satisfy your phone cravings on the App Store
: Randy Rainbow ***NEW VIDEO*** I broke the bad news to Mooch live on the air and it was awkward AF… Randy Rainbow
: #August is named after the Roman emperor Augustus. It was previously known as Sextilis, meaning …
: The Comedy Pet Photography Awards – in pictures The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards founders have launched a new show for pet pictures. Here are …
: Caribana and the meaning of ordered chaos - Spacing Toronto For nearly 40 years, Toronto’s Caribbean carnival was called Caribana. Since 2006, it’s been …
: Seeing Canada, Canada's Queen City (1928) #silent This film is a heritage item from Library and Archives Canada and is only available in …
: TREADMILLS were originally vast man-powered mills—used to crush rocks and grind grain—that were used …
: Dave the Gnome, who lives on my stairs and silently judges me with his eyes as I walk by, has been …
: It’s time for… Kung Fu Yoga? I watched it so you don’t have to. 😕
: The lost restaurants of Toronto The lost restaurants of Toronto fill long time residents with an overwhelming sense of nostalgia. It …
: The Abstract-O-Meter (via @abstractsunday)
: Russian Romantic painter Ivan Aivazovsky was born on this date in 1817. This is “The Ninth Wave.” …
: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ian Day (@ianwday) on Jul 30, 2017 at …
: Well, hello there! Celebrating a milestone with Helen and a 20 year old.
: THE DAY WE ARGUED ABOUT ROMAN NUMERALS Of that day when we argued, my memory is VIVID: I, for one, …
: GILGUY (n.) a thingummy, a whatchamacallit (via @HaggardHawks)
: What Hanlan's Nude Beach Means to Toronto's Queer Community The beach will re-open on July 31 after being closed to the public since May due to extensive …
: RORY-BORIES is a Scots dialect name for the northern lights. (via @HaggardHawks)
: The Very First Black Hole Ever Discovered Was Discovered At U of T HDE226868 This is a photo of a star called HDE226868. It’s a blue supergiant, more than 20 times as …
: French American artist and sculptor Marcel Duchamp was born on this date in 1887. This is “Nude …
: Susie Dent’s Guide to Swearing is top bollocks #stronglanguage #nsfw #notatallsafeforwork Fuck, shit, bollocks, twat, bloody, and cunt are not the …
: RORYDANDRUM (n.) a garish mixture of colours (via @HaggardHawks)
: Enjoy Doctor Who with Immersive 3D Sound! Put on your headphones and listen to this preview of the Doctor Who episode in binaural sound. …
: Mario's Word of the Week - Lalochezia Mario does not want to participate in this week’s word. #MWOTW Mario's Word of the Week - Lalochezia …
: The young master is, in fact, a lapdog. #defacto (at Puppy Patrol)
: The word oxymoron is derived from Greek words meaning ‘sharp’ and ‘dull’, making it an oxymoron. …
: What happened to all the public washrooms in Toronto? - Spacing Toronto When nature calls in Toronto, it’s usually an obliging bar or cafe that answers. Outside of city …
: Toronto St & Adelaide 1912 showing TO’s first public bathroom, built 1885, men only. (via …
: bigwig (image by @imogenfoxell, via @OED)
: As a word meaning ‘ostentatious’ or ‘over-decorated’, FROU-FROU is a French onomatopoeia meant to …
: A bit of #math #poetry (via @brian_bilston)
: South Mountain Fairy Trail #todayinminiatures These mystical miniature houses bring a touch of magic the New Jersey woods. …
: The Best Roti in Toronto The best roti in Toronto makes for a flavourful and satisfying meal in one convenient package. …
: One of my little tea roses has decided to bloom.
: It’s time for… Kung Fu! Mulan: Rise of a Warrior
: It’s time for… Kung Fu! Mulan: Rise of a Warrior
: How a child’s murder led to the rebirth of Toronto’s Yonge Street Murder, moral panic, and homophobia on Yonge Street. Today’s bustling urban centre bears little …
: The Anti-Waiter Sentiment That Made Automat Restaurants Go Mainstream More on automats… The “waiterless” restaurants that weren’t. The Anti-Waiter Sentiment That Made …
: The young master was chilly so he got cozy in a blanket… and then decided to wear it as a cape. …
: What I am told are rather gigantic rose-hips. (at Port Lands)
: See the Most Captivating Infographics of the Last Century These are gorgeous. Selections from 128 years of “National Geographic” magazine’s best charts, maps …
: Just one more Hopper. This is New York Movie, 1939.
: Historicist: Eden Smith and the Arrival of the Arts and Crafts Movement in Toronto A key figure within the Canadian Arts and Crafts movement, and well-connected to the cultural elite, …
: Historicist: Eden Smith and the Arrival of the Arts and Crafts Movement in Toronto A key figure within the Canadian Arts and Crafts movement, and well-connected to the cultural elite, …
: If you could say it in words there would be no reason to paint. - Edward Hopper
: disappointing moments in evolution
: About to disappear as part of Dundas/Victoria trackwork and paving: the last granite streetcar …
: Exquisitely Detailed Watercolor and Pencil Illustrations of the Animal World in Miniature #todayinminiatures A post shared by Irene Malakhova (@irene_mia_) on Jul 12, 2017 at 1:03am PDT …
: What it looks like inside the clock tower at Old City Hall I love this. The clock tower at Old City Hall is surely one of the most recognizable landmarks in …
: What it looks like inside the clock tower at Old City Hall I love this. The clock tower at Old City Hall is surely one of the most recognizable landmarks in …
: www.google.com Today’s doodle is Marshall McLuhan. www.google.com
: 80% of the planet’s animal biomass gets around on six legs. (via @qikipedia)
: Mathieu Da Costa The fascinating story of Mathieu Da Costa — who might have been the first Black person ever to come …
: A PIFFLER is someone who talks nonsense. (via @HaggardHawks)
: A bit of beauty while walking with the young master. (at Puppy Patrol)
: Hippopotomonstrosesquippeddaliophobia - the fear of long words. (via @qikipedia)
: Mario's Word of the Week - Wangle #ahem This week’s word does not mean what you think it means. #MWOTW Mario's Word of the Week - …
: “At the Stables, Horse and Dog, 1861” by French Impressionist Edgar Degas, born #otd in 1834. (via …
: Inside every old person is a young person wondering what happened. Terry Pratchett
: The Toronto Globe building, at the corner of Yonge & Melinda, as seen in 1935. Photographer …
: Italian painter Giacomo Balla was born #otd in 1871. This is “Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash” from the …
: #currentmood (Also, can someone come up with a set of ottermojis so I can express my full range of …
: Vincent van Gogh’s long, miserable road to fame Gina Barton and Joe Posner of Vox created a fascinating video essay that recounts the both the …
: More Than Bread: Sourdough As a Window Into The Microbiome Home bakers in the U.S., Europe and some other countries have volunteered their sourdough starters …
: One of the universal rules of happiness is: always be wary of any helpful item that weighs less than …
: It’s time for… Kung Fu! Painted Skin
: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ian Day (@ianwday) on Jul 16, 2017 at …
: How Doctor Who nearly became the Time Lady The creator of Doctor Who urged the BBC to give the character a sex change in a desperate bid to …
: The mysterious selfie queen of Paris high society The mysterious selfie queen of Paris high society. The Countess di Castiglione was famous for her …
: FROWST (n.) extra time spent in bed on Sundays [19C slang] (via @HaggardHawks)
: The Rosetta Stone was discovered #otd in 1799. It was the key to deciphering ancient Egyptian …
: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ian Day (@ianwday) on Jul 15, 2017 at …
: I’d like to introduce you all to my new boyfriend. #ilovehimsomuch❤️
: Because the Thai word for ‘five’ is ‘ha’, the Thai equivalent of LOL is 555. (via @HaggardHawks)
: ZAZ - "PARIS SERA TOUJOURS PARIS" [Official Video] For Bastille Day From the album “Paris”: http://bit.ly/ZazParis Official video of the first single …
: This pair of hanging scrolls, with their remarkable forms and colours, depict chrysanthemums in …
: Viennese painter Gustav Klimt was born #otd in 1862. This is one of his most famous paintings: “The …
: The History of Movable Paper in One Massive, 9,000-Book Collection 💜 Pop-ups, harlequinades, and Meggendorfers, oh my! The History of Movable Paper in One Massive, …
: Happy Dance #justbecause (at Puppy Patrol)
: HUCKMUCK - According to the English Dialect Dictionary, the confusion that comes from things not …
: This Illustrated Periodic Table Shows How We Regularly Interact With Each Element (via …
: DOODLE SACK (old English) - bagpipe. (via @qikipedia)
: HELLUATION is gluttony or a ravenous appetite. (via @HaggardHawks)
: …and of course I had to have a bit of a visit with The Lady. John William Waterhouse. “‘I am half …
: The third exhibit we crammed into our whirlwind evening was Fire & Light by Rita Letendre. This …
: Here’s @marcyrogers13 with all her #AR friends. #ReBlinkAGO (at AGO - Art Gallery of Ontario)
: Had some augmented reality fun at @agotoronto with #ReBlinkAGO. We started out in the space …
: Free Black North (at AGO - Art Gallery of Ontario)
: AGOing (at AGO - Art Gallery of Ontario)
: “There is my love…of the young artists of my country who can carry on the dreams and ideals into the …
: #EtymologyOfTheDay: To translate Plato’s POIOTES (SUCHNESS), Cicero coined his own QUALITAS, via …
: QUOBBLED – the wrinkled state of your fingers when they’ve been in water for too long. (via …
: 25 Things You Might Not Know About Futurama Futurama comes back tonight (hooray!) and to celebrate here’s a massive heaping of some of the …
: The Best Demon Illustrations of All Time Some of these are quite cute! #monstrous Even today, the 1863 edition of the “Dictionnaire Infernal” …
: SHIVVINESS - A shive is a tiny splinter or fragment of something, or else a loose thread sticking …
: Historic art gets 'remixed' with Art Gallery Ontario's new ReBlink AR exhibit ReBlink, a new exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ontario, allows you to see historic pieces of art in …
: CROOCHIE PROOCHLES (Scots dialect, 1920s) - discomfort from sitting in a cramped position for a long …
: It’s time for… Kung Fu! Mojin: The Lost Legend
: Meditation is not passive sitting in silence. It is sitting in awareness, free from distraction, and …
: STRAVAIG - to wander about aimlessly (via @qikipedia)
: Happy Birthday to painter David Hockney, born #otd in 1937. My Parents, 1977.
: Not sure what this is. #phallic (at Evergreen Brick Works)
: Sumac (at Evergreen Brick Works)
: The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec
: 100 years ago today, #TomThomson drowned in Canoe Lake, Algonquin Park. The West Wind was found in …
: DRIGGLE-DRAGGLE (adv.) in a lazy or slovenly way; carelessly, slapdash (via @HaggardHawks)
: July 7-9 1936, TO heat wave temp reached 40.3 C. Good day for ice cream! Photographer John Boyd w …
: To PULCHRIFY is to beautify something. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Bonus fact! ‘@’ was added to the Morse Code alphabet in 2004 to make email addresses transmittable. …
: Don't @ Us How the @ symbol can start a Twitter war Don't @ Us
: Mexican painter Frida Kahlo was born #otd in 1907. This is “Self-Portrait with Monkey” from the …
: #formefromme #hotasballsedition
: You Can Download 200 Art Books Free From the Guggenheim The museum has been uploading its library to the Internet Archive. You Can Download 200 Art Books …
: The Artful Precision of the Creator of 'Harold and the Purple Crayon' After a long career as a cartoonist and illustrator, Crockett Johnson spent his final decade …
: Happy birthday to William Boyd “Bill” Watterson II, born #otd July 5, 1958.
: Now You Can Download 2,500 Japanese Woodblock Prints from the Library of Congress The Library of Congress’s expansive digitization efforts makes more art available to a larger …
: 3D Illustrations of Pop Culture Icons Abandoned in a Post-Apocalyptic World So great. A post shared by Filip Hodas (@hoodass) on Jul 2, 2017 at 6:20pm PDT Prague 3D illustrator …
: French cubist painter André Lhote was born non this date in 1885. This is “Two Friends.” …
: It was #otd, in 1687, Sir Isaac Newton FRS, one of the foremost scientific minds of all time, …
: ‘Tainted Love’ by Soft Cell was released nearer to the end of the Second World War than to today. …
: Justin Trudeau’s Sock Diplomacy Thanks to Angus for passing on the kind of in-depth, hard-hitting news that informs my political …
: Astonishingly Tiny Origami Cranes #todayinminiatures Ottawa, Canada freelance photojournalist David Kawai has taken on a new hobby …
: Can you solve the prisoner hat riddle? - Alex Gendler View full lesson: http://ift.tt/1RqX2hq You and nine other individuals have been captured by …
: Tuesday is from Old English Tīwesdæg ‘day of Tīw’, a Germanic god of war and the sky; translation of …
: Inside the Museum of Failure Oh my sweet Newton, I *need* to go here! #failure Welcome to the new Swedish museum that takes an …
: WORM-MONTH is an old Scots nickname for the month of July. (An Etymological Dictionary of the …
: COCKIEMAJINKIE (n.) a young whippersnapper, a lively, sprightly young man [Scots dial.] (via …
: Everything you didn't know but were afraid to ask about 'O Canada' I listened to this last night. I am delighted to learn that it was originally written for the …
: How the quasi-British accent Canadian Dainty emerged amongst the country's elite The age-old “tomayto-tomahto” debate may bear the remnants of Canadian Dainty, a quasi-British …
: As a general rule, Rex only did his business outside.
: His duties done, the young master retires to the couch for a well-earned rest, safe in the knowledge …
: The young master has come for a visit and has taken up his station at the (closet) door. Nobody …
: 11 Rejected Canadian Flag Designs When Canada adopted its flag in the mid-1960s, 2,136 of the submitted designs contained a maple …
: The Muppets' Salute to Canada Performed live in Montreal, Canada on July 26, 2012. The Muppets' Salute to Canada
: Toronto Jubilee Parade, #otd 1927. New Canadians float, from Associated Foreign Born Communities of …
: Historicist: The Caravan is on its Way Torontonians travel the world—without leaving the city borders. Historicist: The Caravan is on its …
: The Primary Causes of Anxiety
: British painter Sir Stanley Spencer was born on this date in 1891. This is Orchids, Lilies, Palms …
: Large Dog Breeds #nicetryhorse #woof
: In the 1990’s, all teachers in North Korea were required to play the accordion. (via @qikipedia) …
: Breaking News, World News & Multimedia The New York Times: Find breaking news, multimedia, reviews & opinion on Washington, business, …
: As you may know, dear readers, my family does not like me. I will spare you the details but let’s …
: Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto - Faith+Pride Well, this makes me proud! Mark, you know I don’t go in for this Jesus-y stuff but I certainly love …
: I block people on facebook because they are determined to be negative even when I try to be …
: Daily Xtra “Behind the glitter, behind the sparkle, anti-Black racism still exists.” While at first believed …
: Dalai Lama If something is worth doing, do it. If, in fact, you fail, there’ll be no cause for regret. You can …
: Woodbine Beach, 1935. Photo: City of Toronto Parks Dept. @TorontoPFR (via @TorontoArchives)
: The day is coming when a single carrot, freshly observed, will set off a revolution. PAUL CEZANNE
: Sesame Street is proud to support families of all shapes, sizes, and colors. ❤️ (via @sesamestreet)
: How The Times Gave ‘Gay’ Its Own Voice (Again) The acceptance, banishment and subsequent reappearance of the word ‘gay’ 30 years ago in The New …
: “Tea Time (Woman with a Teaspoon)” by French Cubist artist Jean Metzinger, born on this date in …
: What Church Street used to look like in Toronto Named, quite obviously, after the preponderance of cathedrals at its southern end, Church Street is …
: People in 1920s Berlin Nightclubs Flirted via Pneumatic Tubes Ok. I love this. It was the Tinder of the early 20th century. People in 1920s Berlin Nightclubs …
: Serene photo of the Olympic Island bridge. Colour image taken over 70 years ago #OTD Jun 23, 1946. …
: This was my first Pride, 1987 (via @torontolibrary)
: Here are some original illustrations drawn by Beatrix Potter for ‘The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies’ …
: WATCH: Amazing archival videos of Toronto Pride 1988-1995 - Spacing Toronto Between 1988 and 1995 (save for 1991 when he did not have a camera) Toronto editor and filmmaker …
: APOD: 2017 June 21 - A Sundial that Shows Solstice A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief …
: plouter, image by @imogenfoxell (via @OED)
: plouter, image by @imogenfoxell (via @OED)
: Your nose is always in your field of vision, but your brain ignores it using a phenomenon called …
: Nobody leaves! #ottley #blockthedoor (at Puppy Patrol)
: Eleven amazing photographs that tell the gay history of Toronto The most memorable shots from Any Other Way: How Toronto Got Queer Eleven amazing photographs that …
: As it’s apparently #WorldGiraffeDay, a timely reminder that a group of giraffes is called a TOWER. …
: It’s the first day of summer and Tom Thomson just nailed it with this one: Summer Day (1915). (via …
: There are shortcuts to happiness, and dancing is one of them. Vicki Baum
: The Kazarma or Arkadiko Bridge, Greece is possibly the oldest bridge still in use. It was built in …
: The Kazarma or Arkadiko Bridge, Greece is possibly the oldest bridge still in use. It was built in …
: Today is the #SummerSolstice – the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. Here’s the …
: New #socks! I think those are paisleys…
: Awkward Encounter Caused By Selfish Dogs » IllustrArticles 😆 PARK—Two dogs, a dog and its puppy, came up to me Monday night and acted as if they’ve known me …
: Map from 1752: Toronto’s name is derived from an Iroquois fishing term meaning “where there are …
: #currentmood (at Puppy Patrol)
: Canadian artist Frank Johnston who worked with the Group of Seven was born on this date in 1888. …
: ROM’s Evidence Room exhibit explores the evil that architecture can do Originally created for the Venice Biennale of Architecture, the exhibition conjures pieces of the …
: “Hello, Robot” (via @abstractsunday)
: Someone who is PAPILIONACEOUS—literally ‘butterfly-like’—is showy or frivolous. (via @HaggardHawks)
: A bit more beauty (at 415 Jarvis - The Central)
: Some beauty on the way home from the gym. (at Ryerson Quad)
: Duel challenges, fake witchcraft and crime comics, finally, may soon all become legal Canada’s Criminal Code – the law setting out most of the country’s criminal offences – was first …
: The Penguin Bomb, A Flat Origami Penguin That Assembles Itself When Dropped on a Hard Surface Fun! The Penguin Bomb is a very clever, low-tech, DIY origami sculpture that arrives as a flat …
: To WHAFFLE is to eat greedily. (via @HaggardHawks)
: To SUSHLE is to eat or drink noisily. (via @HaggardHawks)
: First used in the 1920s, this bizarre passage of text was once used as a diction test to audition …
: English landscape and portrait painter John Linnell was born on this date in 1792. This is “Harvest …
: My charming companion knows, in her heart, that a good couch is the right place for a dog to be, not …
: Everything Needs an Update! Updating #thisismylife Everything needs to be updated these days! Everything Needs an Update!
: #Ottley likes to lie by the door. We think he does it to prevent his people from leaving. I don’t …
: Magna Carta was agreed to by King John #otd in 1215. This copy of the ‘Great Charter’ was made in …
: Rebellious ‘Republic of Rathnelly’ celebrates 50 years | Toronto Star “Bubbles the poodle was head of state.” In 1967, a Toronto neighbourhood “seceded” from Canada in …
: More #Hokusai #manga (via @britishmuseum)
: #Hokusai produced a series of drawing manuals aimed at students called ‘Hokusai manga’ – they’re …
: Using a word and then immediately replacing it with a stronger one—as in “I’m very happy—no, …
: EGGTAGGLE is an old Scots dialect word meaning ‘the act of wasting time in bad company’. (via …
: John Raymond Carson’s poem ‘Scintillate Scintillate’ is a synonymous version of ‘Twinkle Twinkle …
: Touch, Manhood, and the Boundaries of Same-Sex Intimacy in Nineteenth-Century Canada The 1838 Markland Inquiry historicizes male anxiety about same-sex intimacy and touch in …
: To FOOZLE is to waste your time. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Treading water is essentially an optimistic act. me (talking about going through *really* hard …
: 16th century French encryption book from the court of Henri II (via @MuseumArchive)
: PARADISE - A contemporary interpretation of The Garden of Earthly Delights Ha! What fun! We created a new and animated interpretation of ‘The Garden Of Earthly Delights’ by …
: It was a sparkly day, overall. (at Ashbridges Bay)
: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ian Day (@ianwday) on Jun 11, 2017 at …
: Lovely blossoms, possums! (at Ashbridges Bay)
: #googlyeyes in the wild with #glitter (at Ashbridges Bay)
: #benched (at Ashbridges Bay)
: Whole Wheat vs White Bread: Which is Better for Your Diet? A new Weizmann Institute of Science study reveals that there is no difference between the health …
: 10 Facts About Maurice Sendak You May Not Have Known You may not have known these facts about Maurice Sendak. 10 Facts About Maurice Sendak You May Not …
: Maurice Sendak illustrated envelopes when responding to fans. Also, this anecdote… (via …
: American illustrator Maurice Sendak was born #otd in 1928. This is my copy of In The Night Kitchen. …
: French painter Gustave Courbet who led the Realism movement was born on this date in 1819. This is …
: You brexit, you pays for it. (via @hugorifkind) 😆
: An ant has two stomachs. One to hold food for itself and the second is for food to be shared with …
: Some beauty while walking the dog (at Puppy Patrol)
: Someone feels he must demonstrate how uncomfortable he is in the crate by pressing his face against …
: LEGO Releases Guggenheim Museum Set to Celebrate Frank Lloyd Wright's 150th Birthday #want Play master architect in your very own living room. LEGO Releases Guggenheim Museum Set to …
: Four watercolours by Scottish designer, architect and artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh, born #otd in …
: Apologies to the Group of Seven. #canada150 (via @neville_park)
: A group of otters is called a romp (Image: Neil McIntosh) (via @qikipedia)
: The French poet Robert Angot’s 1634 poem ‘The Lute of Minerva’ was written to resemble an actual …
: Freaky Flowers: Echinopsis Cacti in Bloom #hereissomethingbeautiful A montage of a dozen types of Echinopsis cactus flowers blooming. And …
: 81-Year-Old Artist Recreates the Chinatown of His Youth in Miniature #todayinminiatures Frank Wong is the subject of a documentary, “Forever, Chinatown.” 81-Year-Old …
: Someone who is STULTILOQUIOUS is talking foolishly. (via @HaggardHawks)
: PIGRITIOUS (adj.) slothful, lazy (via @HaggardHawks)
: In 1899, Thomas and Alice Day named their newborn son Time Of (via @qikipedia)
: 1. This couch seems alright. 2. I shall christen it with a good quantity of puppy sillies. 3. That …
: “Shhh! I’m watching TV. Also, mummy, we need a bigger TV.” #ottley (at Garden District, Toronto)
: //www.instagram.com/p/BU-DOP9gIYS Ottley vs. the water fountain (at Allan Gardens)
: Ottley’s coming over for a visit. #puppyproofing
: Lovely blossoms on little trees (at Ashbridges Bay)
: The Yellow Violin, 1949, by Raoul Dufy, born #otd in 1877. @agotoronto (via @MarieRochon)
: Cows with names produce more milk than cows that don’t have names. (via @qikipedia)
: Dune …because after two seasons of Twin Peaks, I need more David Lynch and Kyle MacLachlan …
: #formefromme #feelslikesummeredition
: Birds and flowers feature prominently in the work of #Hokusai – here we see a cuckoo diving between …
: 'Come From Away' Cast Performs 'Me & The Sky | The View Hey, look! There’s Astrid on The View! 'Come From Away' Cast Performs 'Me & The Sky | The View
: Randy Rainbow **NEW VIDEO** Here’s the giant Broadway medley #COVFEFE deserves. Randy Rainbow
: Looking east from Canada Life Tower toward City Hall, ca. 1929. Photo: William James. (via …
: WISENHEIMER (n.) a smart-aleck, a know-it-all (via @HaggardHawks)
: Installed me an #Ecobee smart thermostat. Took a bit of extra wiring to give it enough power. Works …
: A Group of Artists Are Spreading Happiness Globally With Free Googly Eyes to Stick on Random Objects Googly Eyes Foundation A post shared by Googly Eyes Foundation (@googlyeyesfoundation) on Aug 8, …
: I’m bingeing the first two seasons of #TwinPeaks before starting on the new episodes.
: Why Miniature Doors Have Been Popping Up Around Minneapolis #todayinminiatures These tiny art installations bring a lot of whimsy to the city. Why Miniature …
: Pride in Canada The first Pride celebration held in Toronto was just three years after the Stonewall Riots in New …
: #June is named after the Roman goddess Juno – the god of marriage and childbirth. Here she is seated …
: Hillary Clinton on Twitter #couldntresist “People in covfefe houses shouldn’t throw covfefe. https://t.co/M7oK5Z6qwF” Hillary …
: POSTERIORUMS (n.) the buttocks [16thC] (via @HaggardHawks)
: AN T-ÒGMHIOS - Siathamh mìos den bhliadhna, Scots Gaelic for ‘June’, literally ‘the young …
: The collective name for a group of opossums is a grin. (via @qikipedia) #delighted
: NURDLING - pushing old pennies into a hole in a bench (game played in pubs) or faffing about doing …
: Origin of the word ‘boudoir’. C18: from French, literally: room for sulking in, from bouder to sulk. …
: Original plans for the clock of #BigBen, which started #OTD 1859. #LondonHistoryDay (via …
: COVFEFE is an 18th century dialect word meaning ‘to not know what you’re doing’. #fakenews (via …
: Retirement party in Montreal via video conference
: We had a fire drill at the office today and we were told to meet near this guy! (at Jack Layton …
: Toronto is full of queer history — if you know where to look | Daily Xtra #pansycolonies The pansy colonies of 1930s is one area that the Pride Outside the Village: LGBTQ+ …
: “In the Woods” expresses #ParaskevaClark’s desire to make a “harmonious arrangement out of a …
: revirescence, image by @imogenfoxell (via @OED)
: Toronto Island Under Water Wow. Imgur: The most awesome images on the Internet. Toronto Island Under Water
: Tourist - Patterns feat. Lianne La Havas Just finished Season 2 of Chewing Gum. Some great music. Patterns - Tourist Buy the ‘Patterns’ EP on …
: i2.wp.com Map of Common Foods (via Martin Vargic) http://ift.tt/2sfjwLh? i2.wp.com
: Map of Common Foods (via Martin Vargic)
: An Illustrated Guide To Place Settings Around The World - Food Republic Fun. Food and art pair quite well. Julia Rothman is definitely familiar with this notion. In the …
: Jackie Shane - Walking The Dog - 1965 R&B Jackie Shane - Walking The Dog - 1965 R&B Sorry for the Quality its from a Time where Cars drove …
: SMELL-FEAST - someone who shows up to a party or event just for the food (via @qikipedia)
: A little nonsense, now and then, is cherished by the wisest men. ROALD DAHL
: PANDICULATE (v.) to yawn or stretch with tiredness (via @HaggardHawks)
: Massey Hall: Past, Present and Proposed Future | Urban Toronto More on Massey Hall from 3 years ago. Massey Hall has an illustrious past, but a tired present. A …
: HYPNAESTHESIS is drowsiness or sleepiness. (via @HaggardHawks)
: #TIL @MasseyHall’s stain-glass windows will be uncovered during its revitalization. Hidden since at …
: A 750-Year-Old Secret: See How Soy Sauce Is Still Made Today | Short Film Showcase See how Japanese soy sauce has been made for 750 years in this fascinating short film by Mile …
: Diana gave me some gigantic strawberries so I made (what I see now is) a rustic strawberry tart. (at …
: Water is still quite high and the trees are swimming (at Ashbridges Bay)
: A PUTTOCK is a bird of prey. ‘Gentle puttocks have long toes’ is an 18thC expression warning not …
: Historicist: Sir Edmund Walker How a boy from Hamilton became a banker, an art collector, and a museum founder. Historicist: Sir …
: …and now, to add more virtuous violence to my day, we have John Wick: Chapter 2.
: I woke up super-early this morning and wondered if it wasn’t time for… Kung Fu! The Shaolin Temple …
: The Story of "Gross" #ew #gross How did the word “gross” become, like, ewww, so gross. Produced for Mental Floss. The …
: 10 Fascinating Facts About Shaolin - Listverse The ancient Shaolin Monastery is iconic in the martial arts world. From Bruce Lee to Kung Fu Panda …
: An Manhattan is happening. (at Luma)
: 8 Awesome Advantages Of Swearing You Should Know - PsyBlog Swearing or hearing others swear has instant effects on both mind and body. 8 Awesome Advantages Of …
: Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Original 1978 Audio Happy #TowelDay. Celebrate by listening to the original 1978 BBC Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. …
: See this watercolour at art vault tours this wknd @Doors_OpenTO “Design for Old City Hall,” William …
: Cherry Street, looking south from the Keating Channel bridge, 1930 #Toronto https://t.co/NM4a1557JB …
: (Occasional) moments of calm #ottley #puppypatrol
: So, in going through some keepsakes, I found my dad’s binoculars. The address, written in my dad’s …
: On #towelday, a day of commemoration of Douglas Adams, I give you my towel, signed by the man …
: SHIBUI (Japanese) - simple, subtle and unobtrusive beauty. Described as ‘felt sense’ or evolving …
: #hokusai (via @britishmuseum)
: labrish, v. Jamaican. To gossip idly; to chat; to chatter (via @OED)
: #Hokusai (via @britishmuseum)
: We did a bit of halti training today (not attached to the leash.) He didn’t try and take it off his …
: Ottley and I have a unique napping style.
: Team big ears in full swing this morning lead by Ottley, Lucy and @jetjacksontheboxer (via …
: ‘The Internet Is Broken’: @ev Is Trying to Salvage It “The trouble with the internet, Mr. Williams says, is that it rewards extremes. Say you’re driving …
: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ian Day (@ianwday) on May 22, 2017 at …
: It’s time for… Monkey Fu! The Monkey King 2
: Healthy bread exists and it’s the greatest thing since, well, you know Bread has been on the the wanted list of semi-forbidden foods amid the anti-carb and anti-sugar diet …
: #hokusai (via @britishmuseum)
: Happy Victoria Day! Queen Victoria monument, Queen’s Park, 1926. Queen’s Park named after her in …
: THROTTLEBOTTOM - an inept politician (via @qikipedia)
: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ian Day (@ianwday) on May 22, 2017 at …
: The mythical curly haired Venus emerges dripping from the reeds. (at Cherry Beach Off Leash Area)
: A misty morning at the lake (with extra bonus inland lake) (at Cherry Beach Off Leash Area)
: More by Henri Rousseau. This is “The Dream” @Moma (via @MarieRochon)
: French post-impressionist painter Henri Rousseau was born #otd in 1844. This is “Tiger in a Tropical …
: The Lost Typefaces of W.A. Dwiggins The pioneering designer created dozens of fonts, only a few of which are still around today. The …
: Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the …
: They Are Not Long They are not long, the weeping and the laughter, Love and desire and hate: I think they have no …
: Laneway tree (at Leslieville)
: Sailing on the wind (at Ashbridges Bay)
: There used to be a beach here. (at Ashbridges Bay)
: More #tulips🌷 (at Ashbridges Bay)
: Someone’s been doing some guerrilla gardening. #tulips🌷 (at Ashbridges Bay)
: New benches! #benched (at Ashbridges Bay)
: Ha! Look what I found! I wore these slightly pretentious bad-boys for ages. They went with my girly, …
: The Beautiful South - Song For Whoever Possibly this… Subscribe to The Best Of for more classic music history, videos and playlists: …
: The The-This Is The Day I’m pretty sure I saw this at Fed Hall… … The The-This Is The Day
: Inspiration for your garden. Outdoor view of Shadow Brook, home of Senator Walter Gibson Pringle …
: My doctor told me that jogging could add years to my life. I think he was right. I feel ten years …
: 1966: Art Gallery of Toronto becomes Art Gallery of Ontario (@agotoronto). (via @ArchivesOntario)
: “Jacques Cartier [in 1535] was told by the St. Lawrence Iroquoians of a western *mer doulce* …
: What a charming gift to receive from #Blue’s people back from Ireland! #catsitting #manservant
: “It’s the ordinary things that seem important to me.” - Alex Colville. His painting Milk Truck …
: Scarborough’s long-neglected Guild Inn reopens its historic doors | Toronto Star Built in 1914, the Toronto landmark building will boast a restaurant, opening in June, and cater to …
: Influential #modernist architect and founder of the #Bauhaus school Walter Gropius was born #otd in …
: Early Trains Were Thought to Make Women’s Uteruses Fly Out Hold on to your uterus! Early Trains Were Thought to Make Women’s Uteruses Fly Out
: PAXING - the practice of placing a coat on a chair in a cafe to “reserve” a place before queuing …
: Blossoms hanging on! (at Ryerson Quad)
: These new #socks feel festive! I just don’t know what festival… 🤔
: Postcard: “#Toronto Harbor Commission Building on water before shore extended.” -1920s #TOHistory …
: More A.J. Casson. This is “Little Island.” (via @MarieRochon)
: 1882: Intense poultry dispute between Toronto neighbours (via @MackenzieHouse)
: The history of tea - Shunan Teng View full lesson: http://ift.tt/2rceu5m Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world after …
: Here’s what the world have looked like about 300 million years ago but with today’s political …
: The magnificent sculpture, Support in Venice, highlights the threat of climate change to the city. …
: This ancient Egyptian model showing bread being made was placed in a king’s tomb so he could enjoy …
: Canadian #GroupofSeven artist A.J. Casson was born #otd in 1898 in Toronto. This is “High Water.” …
: #OTD 1894, the University Avenue Armouries officially opens. Photo: Dorothea Skinner, 1950s (via …
: I tire of your insolence, #manservant. I am in my cave. You cannot see me. Begone! #catsitting #blue
: In 18th century English, a BISHOP’S-FINGER was a signpost, supposedly because it showed the right …
: Why don’t you come and give me a scratch, #manservant? NOT THERE! NO NOT THERE!! Maybe there… NO!! …
: Hokusai’s late style comes into view at the British Museum ‘The subject is not just the poppy, but also the wind that bends the flower’ #Hokusai The British …
: The Yonge Street Arcade, Toronto’s 1920s shopping mall (via @YorkPioneers)
: Polish Art Deco painter Tamara de Lempicka was born on this date in 1898. This is “The Green …
: When Marco Polo thought he’d found unicorns he called them ‘very ugly brutes to look at’. He was …
: A SUMMER-BLINK is a brief spell of sunshine during a period of bad weather. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Facal an Latha / Word of the Day: uspag - Gaelic for a puff (of air) or a hint of breeze
: #formefromme #stillspringingedition
: Will & Grace Revival Trailer (2017) NBC blocked the video in non-US countries so I decided to make it available for everyone. Can’t wait …
: Randy Rainbow Too good. ***NEW VIDEO*** I think I really got to the bottom of this Russia thing. 🐸🌈 🎶🇷🇺 Randy …
: FOWKIN is a 17th century word for a fart. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Sometimes, I tire of yelling at the #manservant to bring me food and of his silly hide-the-treat …
: Dog/Cat vs Leash (via @Oatmeal)
: Speaking of cozy. #manservant #catsitting #blue
: Somebody else has too (cozy place, that is) (at Leslieville)
: Somebody has found his cozy place. (at Leslieville)
: The water level is super high. (at Cherry Beach Off Leash Area)
: A hazy and sparkly day at the beach (at Cherry Beach Off Leash Area)
: Slightly angry skies (at Cherry Beach Off Leash Area)
: “Big Trees at Estaque” by French cubist Georges Braque, born #otd 1882 (via @MarieRochon)
: It’s time for… Kung Fu!! (films with really odd English names) Eight Diagram Pole Fighter
: Where did the #manservant hide my treat? Oh, he vexes me so! #blue #catsitting #vexation
: College St and Spadina Ave intersection, looking NW, 90 years ago #OTD May 13, 1927. Photo: #TTC …
: Practical Mechanics magazine predicted in 1949 that: ‘Computers in the future may weigh no more than …
: Dressing in drag around the turn of the 20th century A visual history of cross-dressing since 1885. Dressing in drag around the turn of the 20th century
: Happy birthday to J.E.H. Macdonald, born #otd in 1873. Aurora, Georgian Bay (1931) (via …
: The #manservant puts the food in the dish. #catsitting #blue
: Asian Heritage in Canada This exhibit focuses on the struggles endured by the first generations of Asian immigrants in Canada …
: CERBERUS is the monster that guards the entrance to Underworld in Greek myth. ‘To give a sop to …
: Spring #hereissomethingbeautiful This is a companion piece to my Fall time-lapse from a few years ago. I …
: ‘Until the age of 70, nothing I drew was worthy of notice’ – #Hokusai died #otd in 1849 aged 90 (via …
: STOOSHIE (Scottish) - uproar or commotion. (via @qikipedia)
: A bird's eye view of Toronto growth since 1879 From the rise of the Financial District to the birth of the condo tower, the degree to which Toronto …
: People who indulge in a bout of swearing before exercising perform better than those who don’t. (via …
: On the trustworthiness of farts Oh farts! #stronglanguage As four-letter F-words go, fart is pretty tame. That in itself is …
: GELOTOPHILIA – the joy of being laughed at. (via @qikipedia)
: The gardeners at Ryerson are on it! (at Ryerson Quad)
: Eating cheese does not raise risk of heart attack or stroke, study finds Consumption of even full-fat dairy products does not increase risk, international team of experts …
: Gorgeous Paper Sculptures of Endangered Species Beautiful. A post shared by Patrick Cabral (@darkgravity) on Apr 5, 2017 at 6:07pm PDT Artist …
: The Pigeon Gazette or as I privately think of them, ‘breakfast backies’ Back from Kansas City Planet Comicon! Back to …
: Group of Seven “The contents of �a drunkard�s stomach” They called themselves �The Group of Seven� for their first …
: English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets …
: To MOODLE is to dawdle or waste time aimlessly. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Tulips are pretty, inside and out. #formefromme
: My tulips are enjoying their sunny corner. #formefromme #pinkandred
: Coolest thing you’ll see today = Rosa Park’s pancake recipe (yup, that says peanut butter!) @NPRFood …
: Van Gogh's Starry Night Illusion AMAZING Fun! Van Gogh's Starry Night Illusion AMAZING
: German expressionist painter Ernst Ludwig Kirchner was born on this date in 1880. This is “Street, …
: Some signs of spring (at Ryerson Quad)
: GRUFELING (Scottish) - to lie in bed closely wrapped in coverings. (via @qikipedia)
: Woodland Waterfall by Tom Thomson at the McMichael Gallery @mcacgallery (via @OxtongueArts)
: Lord Byron would respond to the locks of pubic hair sent by adoring women fans by sending them …
: Oh, did you think #starwarsday was over? It’s #revengeofthefifth 😎 (via @museumhack)
: Happy #StarWarsDay #MayTheFourthBeWithYou (via @ROMtoronto)
: American pop artist and social activist Keith Haring was born #otd in 1958. This is “Love.” …
: Born #OTD in 1890: #FranklinCarmichael, a #GroupofSeven member who loved painting with watercolours …
: Well, I had to get some new canisters for all the flour I got, didn’t I?
: Recall Details #maythefourthbewithyou
: May the Fourth, you’re our only hope ✨ (via @museumhack) #maythe4th #maythe4thbewithyou …
: 102 years ago today, John McCrae sat down in the middle of a muddy war zone & wrote one of our …
: Sentinels, by Lawren Harris (1926). One of those examples where a title changes your feeling of a …
: Your aesthetics are pleasing.
: You're not going to believe what I'm about to tell you - The Oatmeal #amygdala This is a comic about the backfire effect. You're not going to believe what I'm about to …
: “I don’t use photographs because photographs don’t give me the kind of information I need.” – …
: Architects have decorated this new building in Amersfoort, Netherlands with emoji. (Image: Attika …
: A MIRTHQUAKE is an explosion of laughter, or anything hilariously funny. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Doctors Without Border Collies
: BOOK-BOSOMED (coined by Sir Walter Scott) - a person who carries a book with them at all times (via …
: I Hide Giants That I Make From Wood In The Wilderness Of Copenhagen These are brilliant! My name is Thomas Dambo, I’m a Danish artist who works with recycled materials. …
: BOKETTO (Japanese) - to stare blankly into space (via @qikipedia)
: The universe is under no obligation to make sense to you. Neil Degrasse Tyson
: A rose among the tulips #formefromme
: Free Black North | AGO Art Gallery of Ontario “[The images] highlight how a visit to the photography studio played a critical role in asserting …
: It’s #nationalsuperheroday (via museumhack)
: What? A new list of Manhattans? I shall methodically work my way through it! (at Luma)
: Brilliant Digital Collages That Incorporate Iconic Paintings Into Young, Hip Urban Environments Ha! A post shared by shusaku takaoka (@shusaku1977) on Apr 4, 2017 at 11:00pm PDT …
: April showers bring May flowers—as depicted here by Nova Scotian folk artist #MaudLewis (via …
: When he retired the senior crayon maker at Crayola admitted he was colour blind. (via @qikipedia) …
: #OTD Apr 27 1813, 1,700 American soldiers and sailors land on the shores of Lake Ontario in the …
: KABELSALAT (German) - tangled mess of cables. Literally translates as “cable-salad”. (via …
: In 1865, a widower erected an encrypted tombstone in Wellesley, Canada, in memory of his two wives. …
: John James Audubon’s Made-Up Bulletproof Fish The renowned naturalist once punked an unsuspecting colleague with “field sketches” of made-up …
: American naturalist, ornithologist and painter — John James Audubon — was born #otd in 1785. This is …
: Why are sloths so slow? - Kenny Coogan View full lesson: http://ift.tt/2pehY47 Sloths spend most of their time eating, resting, or …
: Wow! I ordered flour from @arvamills yesterday and it arrived today! Free delivery! …
: Excess Weight #sadanimalfacts #worldpenguinday
: A DIMRACKER is a total failure or disaster. (via @HaggardHawks)
: A NASOTHEK is a collection of the broken noses of statues and busts. (via @HaggardHawks) #delighted
: This is what I’m dealing with today. #upsidedown #puppypatrol #ilovemymonkey (at Leslieville)
: During the California Gold Rush, miners kept their sourdough starters alive by cuddling them. (via …
: Historic Arva Flour Mill I think it’s time to up my flour game. Arva Flour Mills, in Arva, Ontario, on the banks of the …
: Russian avant-garde artist Lyubov Popova was born on this date in 1889. This is “The Pianist” from …
: In the 17th century, a coward was known as a “quake-buttock”. (via @qikipedia)
: It’s time for…Kung Fu!! Monk Comes Down the Mountain
: TASIS - stretching the sound of a word out because it’s fun to say (via @qikipedia)
: “Sunday Afternoon” (1972) by #ChristopherPratt. “My work essentially comes from my environment,” …
: A certain puppy enjoys sleeping on my foot. It must be the #socks! (at Leslieville)
: The first letters of the last 21 lines of Lewis Carroll’s Through The Looking-Glass (1871) spell …
: #JockMacdonald, a trailblazer in Canadian art from the 1930s to 1960, became the first painter to …
: g.co The doodle is adorable today. g.co
: To MUNGE is to grumble or mutter complainingly. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Exclamation marks were introduced into the English language in the 15th century but were not a …
: 10 Everyday Phrases That Come from Printing These are very satisfying. Stereotype, cliche, ditto, and more. 10 Everyday Phrases That Come from …
: Spanish Surrealist painter, sculptor and ceramicist Joan Miró was born #otd in 1893. This is …
: STOATER (Scottish) - This is Glaswegian dialect for something or someone that is / who is fantastic …
: Blurry Vision #deepdarkfears
: There appear to be bees on the floor! (at WaterPark Place)
: Edward Gorey, Pack Rat The famous illustrator was a devoted collector of… well, almost everything. Edward Gorey, Pack Rat
: Exhibit Eh: Canadian Film History in 10 Easy Steps A chronological tour through the history of Canadian cinema. Exhibit Eh: Canadian Film History in 10 …
: #OTD Apr 19, 1904 Great Fire of Toronto. Fire insurance plan by Charles E. Goad showing extent of …
: #OTD Apr 19, 1904, Great Fire of Toronto. Photo: City Engineer’s office, Apr 22, 1904 (via …
: #OTD Apr 19, 1904 Great Fire of Toronto. Bay St north of Wellington St W, looking south. Photo: W. …
: #OTD Apr 19, 1904 Great Fire of Toronto. Front St at Bay St, looking east. Photo: W. J. Whittingham, …
: globbe (image by @imogenfoxell, via @OED)
: There were no photos allowed at the exhibit but I stood in front of this today. It’s my favourite of …
: Checking out Georgia O’Keeffe (at AGO - Art Gallery of Ontario)
: It’s the ordinary things that seem important to me. — #AlexColville (via @artcaninstitute)
: This hidden library might be Toronto's most beautiful room One of Toronto’s most important buildings remains something of an unheralded gem in the heart of the …
: New #socks, with which I begin my blue period.
: A synonym is a word you use when you can’t spell the other one. Baltasar Gracián
: Truck carrying passengers during streetcar strike, Spadina Ave and College St, 1919. Photo: William …
: STAR TREK “Red Shirts” Weren’t Statistically the Most Likely to Die After All | Nerdist Important news from our friend mathematics! Thanks to the original Star Trek series, over the past …
: Eggstatic – stroboscopic patterns for Easter eggs (EggBot) So cool! #eggbot Various patterns are generated in MATLAB using mathematical equations similar to …
: Happy Easter! This is St. Anne’s Church in Toronto, painted with murals by artists who would later …
: It’s time for… Kung Fu! Five Fingers of Death
: #OTD Apr 16 1807, following government legislation establishing a public school system, Jarvis …
: Wishing you a very happy Easter from the City of Toronto Archives! Simmons & Son Flowers, 350 …
: 59% of people start eating their chocolate bunnies at the ears, 4% at the bottom & 33% don’t …
: It took a few tries to get the final shot. #bunnychaos
: It took a few tries to get the final shot. #bunnychaos
: Happy Easter from these lovely bunnies!
: This fierce queen shrieked and shrieked and then ran away and faked a broken wing! So did the bird. …
: A Brief History of Drag in the Art World A creative and expressive force spanning cross-dressing performances and parodies of gender and …
: CUMBLUFF is an old Scots word meaning ‘stupefied’ or ‘utterly amazed’. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Italian painter, inventor, scientist, and renaissance man Leonardo da Vinci was born on this date in …
: That bright star is actually Earth, seen between Saturn’s A and F rings by #Cassini on April 13, …
: Here’s an Evolutionary Explanation for Your Dog’s Guilty Face Chewed up the furniture? Pooped on the rug? Time to bust out those big, sad eyes. Here’s an …
: Tim Minchin - Woody Allen Jesus An appropriate amount of blasphemy for the level of Christian damage of a double-minister’s-kid. …
: In the 19th century drinking cocoa was often bulked out with brick dust and iron filings. (via …
: A single cacao tree only produces enough beans to make a kilo of chocolate each year. (via …
: For 2,000 years chocolate was consumed only as a drink. The first British chocolate bar was made in …
: What Toronto Knows about Trump after Living through Rob Ford Like Trump, Ford easily deflected his political failures onto “élites,” liberals, and the media, …
: I’ve got the brain of a four year old. I’ll bet he was glad to be rid of it. Groucho Marx
: #beardsocks (You heard me!) from China via the aforementioned charming @marcyrogers13.
: Indian Dinner featuring Danger Girl and Charles Rennie Mackintosh to celebrate the charming …
: Indri in costume: How my grandmother taught me to dress up and dream – and helped me become the… I love these. Kolkata summer afternoons are for slumber: sweltering, sticky, dense. In the 1980s, …
: Cedars are terribly sensitive to change of time and light - sometimes they are bluish cold -green, …
: SLUGABED - a lazy person who stays in bed long after the usual time for arising. (via @qikipedia) …
: By 1808, York built its first substantial Wharf at Church Street between the present day Old York …
: I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become. Carl Gustav Jung
: Orange Tulips are trying to #spring. #springing #formefromme
: Floordrobe - An untidy heap of discarded clothing left on the floor of a room [newly added to the …
: Rather than count to 10 on their fingers, the Oksapmin people of New Guinea use a base-27 counting …
: KAKISTOCRACY - government by the least qualified or worst individuals (via @qikipedia) #ahem
: On #VimyRidgeDay, we’re looking at #AYJackson’s “A Copse, Evening”, 1918 — a powerful commentary on …
: “No, Ian. In fact I would prefer that you not go home. I see that you’ve put on your coat and so I …
: 10 Medieval rabbits that hate Easter and want to kill you 10 Medieval rabbits that hate Easter and want to kill you
: If you look carefully, far on the right, you’ll see the actual beach. (at Ashbridges Beach)
: Why It Took Barry Manilow So Long to Come Out When someone in their 70s comes out as gay, especially a famous someone like singer Barry Manilow, …
: French Impressionist painter Berthe Morisot, Le Corsage rouge, 1885 #womensart (via @womensart1)
: The Totally "Destructive" (Yet Oddly Instructive) Speech Patterns of... Young Women? | JSTOR Daily Like, totally! Two years ago, this column sprang into life by enthusiastically wading into the …
: Daffodils I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a …
: The medical term for a hangover is ‘veisalgia’, from ’kveis’ the Old Norse term for ‘uneasiness …
: “The world is blue at its edges and in its depths. This blue is the light that got lost.” - Rebecca …
: Medieval Passover Seder (with cats under the table), Forli Siddur, Italy, 1383 (London, BL, MS Add. …
: Wonderful Geometric Paper Animal Sculptures I love these. A post shared by @guardabosques on Sep 25, 2016 at 7:19am PDT …
: Born #otd in 1849, John William Waterhouse returned time and time again to the poem by Lord Tennyson …
: Calvin and Hobbes were named after French theologian John Calvin and political philosopher Thomas …
: The knack of flying is learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss. DOUGLAS ADAMS
: The Seine at Chatou“ by French Fauvist Maurice de Vlaminck @metmuseum, born #otd (via @MarieRochon)
: American artist Harvey Dinnerstein was born on this date in 1928 This is “Brownstone.” @smithsonian …
: Pedantic factoid o’the day: the “ba-dum-ching” punctuating a joke is called a “sting”; “rimshot” is …
: Bastards of the Bestiary: Eight Mythological Creatures Too Gross, Sad, or Monstrous to Be Loved Mermaids, unicorns, and fairies have been romanticized through the ages, but what about the …
: Sweet sidekick: Maple syrup extract appears to boost antibiotics A Canadian-led study about our country’s most beloved export maple syrup has shown that the sweet …
: Prolonging the pronunciation of a word because you like the sound of it is called TASIS. (via …
: Breathe when you breathe. Walk where you walk. Talk when you talk. Cry when you cry. Die when you …
: German-born botanical artist Maria Sibylla Merian was born on this date in 1647. This is …
: The Ojibwe word for APRIL, ‘iskigamizige-giizis’, literally means ‘maple-sap boiling month’. (via …
: Dolphins intentionally chew on toxic pufferfish to get high. (Photo by themadentrepreneur) (via …
: RAMSHANDRY (adj.) thoughtless, impetuous (via @HaggardHawks)
: Partly cloudy with sunny breaks. (at Ashbridge’s Bay Park)
: A sparkly morning’s walk at the lake. (at Ashbridge’s Bay Park)
: The Torontonian Roots of Doctor Who — The Canadian Behind The Legendary TV Show #OTD, 100 years ago, the creator of Doctor Who was born in Toronto. Doctor Who is more than 50 years …
: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
: RuPaul Call Me Mother Official Song #currentmood #vaccuuming Buy RuPaul’s new album on iTunes American Don’t any rights to music just …
: Spam detection in the physical world Hahahahaha! We’ve created the world’s first Spam-detecting AI trained entirely in simulation and …
: #formefromme #drywalldustedition #nofooling
: Postcard - Toronto - Bay St. Wharf - Looking N. From Lake - Ships - 1914 (via @AemiliusJarvis)
: Irish Romantic painter William Mulready was born on this date in 1786. This is “The Sonnet.” (via …
: Hanlan’s Point ferry docks and #TTC streetcar loop, 1926. #Panorama photo: William James (via …
: FOOL is thought to derive from the Latin word for a bellows, ‘follis’, and probably originally …
: Etymology of the Day: Trigger Yesterday, British Prime Minister Theresa May triggered—as so many media outlets reported it—Article …
: Here’s How the Rest of the World Defines Personal Space What counts as a comfortable distance in one country is an awkward invasion in another. Here’s How …
: William Kurelek: Life & Work by Andrew Kear http://aci-iac.ca/william-kurelek/ (via …
: The 47 Dwarfs Awful, Nifty, Flabby, Soulful, Hungry In the 1930s, as they began work on the big-screen adaptation …
: A group of crocodiles is called a BASK. (via @HaggardHawks)
: “I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people”: Vincent van Gogh, born March …
: Sarah Churchill (1660 - 1744), the first Duchess of Marlborough, to economise on ink wouldn’t dot …
: A chilly job for March 30 1916. Brick culvert in North Toronto near Belt Line Railway (via …
: The great Spanish painter Francisco Goya was born on this date in 1746. This is Goya’s Red Boy: …
: CURMUDGEON. One theory derives it from the Gaelic muigean, which means “disagreeable or bad tempered …
: How Aristotle Created the Computer #longreads The philosophers he influenced set the stage for the technological revolution that remade …
: Etymology of the Day: random The survey collected a random sample. The clerk organized the random boxes in the storeroom. She got …
: Billy on the Sesame Street Billy Eichner is in search of a little kindness and compassion. That’s why he’s come to one of the …
: #OTD 1867: London passes the British North America Act, creating the Dominion of Canada #Canada150 …
: My mother loved children - she would have given anything if I had been one. Groucho Marx
: Every spring the blue grouse makes the world’s shortest migratory journey, descending 300 metres …
: PERSHITTIE – (19th Century Scots): demanding and hard to please. (via @qikipedia)
: This is the largest known banyan tree in the world. It’s called Thimmamma Marrimanu, it’s in India, …
: Meteor showers from space This is amazing! Watch as Earth flies through clouds of meteors. Meteor showers from space
: An early draft of John Steinbeck’s novel, Of Mice and Men, was eaten by his dog, Max. (via …
: Artist Edward J. Steichen, born on this date in 1879, shot this iconic image of “The Flatiron” in …
: Into the Badlands (It’s time for… KUNG FU!! There seems to be lots on tv right now.)
: Meet the Eye of Sauron - the star Formalhaut, 25 light years from Earth. (Image: ALMA/ESO/NAOJ/NRAO, …
: HIPPOPOTOMONSTROSESQUIPEDALIAN - pertaining to extremely long words (via @qikipedia)
: LOLPOOPING is an 18th century word for idly lounging about. (via @HaggardHawks) #guilty!
: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ian Day (@ianwday) on Mar 26, 2017 at …
: CAPERCAILLIE literally means ‘horse of the woods’. (Scots Gaelic: capull coille) (via @HaggardHawks)
: Known for her depictions of young female sitters, Beaver Hall Group member #EmilyCoonan was born …
: Action shot with raincoats #ottley #gracie (at Ashbridges Bay)
: This #socks is bananas! B-a-n-a-n-a-s! This is one of the pairs brought back from China by the …
: Etymology of the Day: Puppy It’s been another busy week for politics in the US, and so today, National Puppy Day, couldn’t come …
: In Baden-Powell’s ‘Scouting for Boys’ (1908), there are tips for dealing with suicide, dead bodies, …
: Standing in the path of University Ave being built south of Queen, #OTD 1931. Rear of 173-183 Queen …
: A shoe can’t love you back, but it can’t hurt you too deeply either. And there are so many …
: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ian Day (@ianwday) on Mar 23, 2017 at …
: Someone has discovered the joy of the found tennis ball. #ottley (at Leslieville)
: FARPOTSHKET (Yiddish) - trying to fix something but ending up making it worse. (via @qikipedia)
: Nothing is as obnoxious as other people’s luck. F. SCOTT FITZGERALD
: OED Word of the Day: fodgel, adj. (image by @imogenfoxell ) (via @OED)
: Detail of top of Concourse Building, 100 Adelaide West, 1970s. From Toronto’s Urban Design Unit …
: Sesame Street - Poetry with Cookie Monster #WorldPoetryDay Well, you can’t say he didn’t try. Sesame Street - Poetry with Cookie Monster
: CRAMBO-CLINK is an old Scots word for a terrible poem or rhyme. (via @haggardhawks) #WorldPoetryDay
: Charles Bukowski bought a fax machine just before he died. Here’s his first, & last, fax poem. …
: Global Affairs Canada nixes cardboard cut-outs of Justin Trudeau | Toronto Star I love this story. #canada The department has instructed diplomatic missions in the U.S. to stop …
: How to be perfectly unhappy - The Oatmeal On being happy #InternationalDayOfHappiness This comic was based on this essay from Augusten …
: What the Toronto waterfront used to look like Standing on Toronto’s shore, you could be forgiven for thinking that the view to the Island is as …
: Toronto’s waterfront in 1854. Painting by John Howard (via @TorontoArchives)
: A group of salamanders is called a MAELSTROM. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Irish painter Sir John Lavery was born on this date in 1856. This is a portrait of the artist’s …
: Have a happy, healthy, and prosperous Persian New Year! #nowruzmobarak
: MAMAGUY - to deceive someone through flattery or lies (via @qikipedia)
: g.co First day of spring! g.co
: What Leslieville looked like over the past century Leslieville is a neighbourhood that’s changed profoundly over the last 20 years. Known these days …
: How Science Is Helping Us Understand Gender Freed from the binary of boy and girl, gender identity is a shifting landscape. Can science help us …
: A group of zebras is called a ZEAL. (via @HaggardHawks)
: A pretty paisley pattern in my new #socks
: Everything depends upon your mind. Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche
: Etymology of the Day: Heyday Back in my heyday, we’ve heard our fathers so often begin some boast of long-lost glory. The heyday …
: This Giant Group of Whales Is Definitely Up to Something Humpback whales, which usually travel solo, are currently gathering en masse — and leaving …
: Randy Rainbow: The Terrifying, Tolerance-Promoting ‘Beauty and the Beast’ A gay character? This progressive open-mindedness will not stand! Randy Rainbow: The Terrifying, …
: #OTD 1912, the Royal Ontario Museum officially opens. Happy 105th birthday #ROM! 1928 interior photo …
: LOGOMACHY - an argument about words (via @qikipedia)
: This painting from our collection is in PARIS right now! Varley’s “Early Morning, Sphinx Mountain” …
: This is Rosa Bonheur whose painting I posted last night.
: Last time I was here, my excuse was terrible weather. This time, the only excuse I have left is …
: White supremacists promote myth of Irish 'slavery' ahead of St. Patrick's Day #OFGS #actualfakenews Hundreds of thousands of Irish people were not transported to the Americas as …
: Botany event at U of T shows off Canadian artist's flower power In the 1860s, Agnes Fitzgibbon blossomed into a pioneering artist known for her plant paintings. …
: One of the great painters of animals, Rosa Bonheur, was born on this date in 1822. This is “Plowing …
: The Gaelic named whisky uiscebeathadh (“water of life“). This was shortened to uisce (“water”). Say …
: Why isn’t it the “Ide” of March? We don’t where the word Ides comes from or why the Ancient Romans used plural words for singular …
: Marshall McLuhan http://ift.tt/uO12G7 / http://twitter.com/somethingsavage / http://ift.tt/1YxJIeh A new film by …
: Happy 82nd birthday, Mary Pratt! Split Grilse, 1979 (via @mcacgallery)
: The Inuit word KIINANGUJUQ means ‘someone who cannot bring themselves to look at something they know …
: Cheese - milk’s leap towards immortality. CLIFTON FADIMAN
: Today I learned that owls did not say HOOT until the 17thC. In Old English ‘owl’ was ’ūle’, which …
: Yonge Street Wharf, Toronto, 1890s. Photo: F.W. Micklethwaite. (via @TorontoArchives)
: Japanese artist Gaku carves patterns into fruit and vegetables, takes a photo and then he eats them. …
: Three GIFs That Make Pi Instantly Understandable | Nerdist #happypiday You know the name and you know at least some of the number. Pi, a never-ending value a …
: Etymology of the Day: Skosh Sukoshi! #whoknew “Some more coffee?” “Just a skosh more, please.” “These brownies are so …
: Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which …
: We are what we ate: Canada’s history in cuisines Canada is a country of provinces and regions and peoples and even nations that don’t always share …
: Apple Scotland - iPhone commercial for Siri Scotland!! UPDATE: Here’s the story behind the video… http://bit.ly/zY3eV9 After reading this story …
: A DOG-SLEEP is a short nap, or a sleep from which you can be easily awakened. #NationalNappingDay …
: A group of aardvarks is known as an aarmoury of aardvarks, photo by Jack Somerville. (via …
: There’s never enough time to do all the nothing you want. CALVIN AND HOBBES
: www.google.com Hahaha! Google has a great Holi doodle today. www.google.com
: Flying Horse - Gatorrada (Cat-Toast) The Buttered Cat Paradox states that since a slice of buttered toast, when dropped, always lands …
: People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day! Winnie the Pooh
: Daylight Saving Time #animalproblems
: QUADDLE is an old English dialect word for a habitual complained or moaner, particularly someone who …
: The Latin word for ‘pelican’ is ONOCROTALUS. It literally means ’donkey-clapper’. (via …
: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
: I *might* also be trying a slow cooked rice pudding. I’ll let you know in four hours.
: Jennie Trout First Canadian Woman MD in Canada. #womenshistorymonth #herstory Jennie (Jenny) Kidd Trout, née …
: The last days of Maple Leaf Stadium, Bathurst and Fleet streets, January 1968. Demolished same year. …
: American painter Kenneth Hayes Miller was born on this date in 1876 in New York. This is “The …
: A (cautious) reminder of the 18th century verb ‘jirble’: to spill a liquid as a result of unsteady …
: ARKHAM’S RAZOR - Occam’s Razor proposes that when more than one explanation is available to solve a …
: Zenosyne: The Sense That Time Keeps Going Faster “Life is short. And life is long. But not in that order.” #obscuresorrows As a kid you run around so …
: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ian Day (@ianwday) on Mar 9, 2017 at …
: The Reason Comic Sans Is a Public Good #ohdear It’s legible to more people. The Reason Comic Sans Is a Public Good
: For International Women's Day: Five Fascinating Stories from the History of Toronto #iwd Today is International Women’s Day, which we’ve been celebrating since 1910, back in the days …
: How to Spot Fake News Thanks, @torontolibrary! What is Fake News? The New York Times defined “fake news” on the Internet …
: I have always had a special relationship with #InternationalWomensDay #iwd #IanWilliamDay
: “The Twilight of Life” (1894) by Sydney Strickland Tully, this was the first work the AGO acquired …
: “Little Worker” (1907) by Helen McNicoll (1879-1915), a Cdn impressionist who often painted working …
: Harriet Mary Ford (1859-1938) was a painter, muralist, as well as as a writer, critic and lecturer. …
: “An exciting moment” by Elizabeth McGillivray Knowles (1866-1928). She was known for her paintings …
: Women’s College Hospital, Grenville site, 1935. First hospital “run by women for women” in Canada. …
: Spring came early for Tom Thomson, too, as he painted the ice break-up in Northern Ontario. Here’s …
: Dutch painter Piet Mondrian of the De Stijl movement, was born on this date in 1872. This is …
: “The Women Who Want Votes and Their Sympathizers at the Ontario Parliament Buildings Last Week” – …
: The Views are Different Here | Tourism Toronto The views are different in Toronto. A city where all flavours are welcome, where beauty has many …
: Prudence Heward is known for her paintings depicting the growing independence of women in the 1920s …
: View of King Street E, 1834. Lithograph by P.A. Gross. Photo: James Salmon collection. (via …
: It’s Toronto’s 183rd birthday today! Toronto in 1834, Owen P. Staples painting, 1907. …
: In 16th century English, saying that ‘the fat flits from my beard’ meant that you had lost an …
: An ANTICATEGORIA is a defensive retort in which someone turns an accusation made against them back …
: A GIROUETTE is a weathercock. GIROUETTISM is a constant changing of opinions. (via @HaggardHawks)
: 'Sometimes you don't know what you're looking at': This artist brings fossils to life So cool. Toronto illustrator Danielle Dufault is one of only a handful of people around the world …
: Art Canada Institute - Institut de l'art canadien The #GroupofSeven officially formed 97 years ago in the month of March. Thomson died before the …
: Maple Leaf Stadium, Fleet and Bathurst Streets, #OTD Mar 5, 1929. Built 1926 by Lol Solman for …
: The word APRON was originally ‘napron’, until the phrase ‘a napron’ was misinterpreted as ‘an apron’ …
: boffola, n. An uproariously funny joke (via @OED)
: Portlandia Kuko Airport Sushi Portlandia Kuko Airport Sushi Portlandia Kuko Airport Sushi
: ‘What fresh hell’: the pitch-perfect chorus of our collective news outrage #stronglanguage It’s all too common these days. After a flight, a long meeting, a night’s rest, or …
: Historicist: The Women's Home Guard #womenshistorymonth The women who were prepared to defend Toronto in 1915. Historicist: The Women's …
: Hendrik Willem Mesdag - Sunset at Scheveningen - A Fleet of Fishing Vessels at Anchor, 1894. (via …
: “I don’t think there’s such a thing as an evil animal,” said painter #AlexColville, who we’re …
: The 10 most beautiful ceilings in the world Some of the world’s most glorious sights can only be experienced if you crane your neck. Jonathan …
: ‘Lent’ is the old English word for Spring. It was related to the days ’lengthening’. (via …
: Claude Monet. Agapanthus. (via @MenschOhneMusil)
: Here’s some rubbish from 100 years ago. City of Toronto Dept of Street Cleaning waste paper can, Mar …
: The @OED’s full dictionary entry for the word SET is two times longer than George Orwell’s ‘Animal …
: Sun on Prospect Street (Gloucester, Massachusetts), Edward Hopper. (via @MenschOhneMusil)
: Etymology of the Day: Pal We can use it when we’re trying to get a stranger’s attention in a friendly way. Hey, pal, though …
: A tale, fictitious or otherwise, illuminates truth. Rumi
: Ambiguous abbreviations #stronglanguage #ctfd A little over a year ago, the Health Quality Council of Alberta launched a …
: prasophagy, n. The eating of leeks; a diet of leeks (via @OED) #stdavidsday
: Happy St. David’s Day! Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus! (Did I do that right, my Welshies?)
: This Picture Has No Red Pixels—So Why Do The Strawberries Still Look Red? - Motherboard This picture has no red pixels - colour constancy! Color constancy continues to confound us. This …
: In Duchy Saxe-Coburg-Gotha in the German Empire in 1916, you could have your passport photo taken …
: Someone is a bit of a drama queen about being in the crate.
: Joseph Mitchell, A. S. Colborne, and the Anti-Profanity League A.S. Colborne spent decades trying to wipe out profanity forever. Amazingly, it didn’t work. Michael …
: Four iconic Black Canadian leaders: Donald Moore (seated), Stanley Grizzle, Harry Gairey, Bromley …
: The incredible facial reconstruction of a young Pict who was murdered in Scotland ~1400 years ago …
: “All cruel people describe themselves as paragons of frankness.” — Tennessee Williams, died this day …
: Puppies are exhausting (and I get to go home).
: I spent most of the day with a puppy and he is adorable. (I’m the gay uncle)
: It’s time for… KUNG FU!! (and visiting my charming companion)
: Arrival: A Response To Bad Movies Get 10% any purchase here: http://ift.tt/1VrDtHk GET A NERDWRITER T-SHIRT HERE: …
: Jennifer Hudson - It's Your World ft. R. Kelly #sundaymorninggettingmemovinmusic Jennifer Hudson’s album ‘JHUD’ is available now! iTunes: …
: The word ‘mamihlapinatapai’ is thought to be one of the most difficult words to translate. Derived …
: 11 Hand-Drawn Infographics About African-American Life by W.E.B. Du Bois These are amazing. #blackhistorymonth The civil rights activist and scholar also had an eye for …
: Influential Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir was born on this date in 1841. This is “The …
: It was never about bathrooms. (via @TraceeEllisRoss)
: Winslow Homer, “Summer Night, 1890.” (via @MarieRochon)
: American landscape painter Winslow Homer was born on this date in 1836. This is “The Fog Warning.” …
: St. James Cathedral on Church St. Here’s a late 19th century Micklethwaite photo of the church. (via …
: Diana Thorneycroft’s “Lake and Mountains with Double-double” (2008) features a painting by Lawren …
: The calculation ( (12 + 144 + 20) + (3 × √4) ÷ 7 ) + 5 × 11 = 9² + 0 can be rendered as a limerick. …
: Exquisitely hand-colored portraits offer a glimpse of 1870s China These are amazing. Gorgeous photos from one of the first photographers to visit the country. …
: The Bias That Trump (Like Reagan) Uses to Fool America ‘the “availability heuristic,” when you don’t know the actual, statistical likelihood of something, …
: In the 4th and 5th centuries, the must have gadget for a Roman was a portable sundial. (via …
: Radio station CFRB, currently Newstalk 1010, 1st broadcast #OTD in 1927. The station was founded by …
: Pyotr Konchalovsky, considered the “Russian Cézanne” was born on this date in 1876. This is …
: If you’re CHRYSOSTOMIC then you’re extremely eloquent or well-spoken. It literally means …
: Ansel Adams: Photography With Intention HELP ME MAKE MORE VIDEOS: http://ift.tt/1xfvZy6 ASK ME QUESTIONS HERE: http://ift.tt/1zRT4Gb …
: That time when the Space Age landed in Toronto Toronto isn’t really known for outlandish mid-century architecture, but if you know where to look, …
: Families torn apart by slavery sought lost loved ones in newly archived ads You can now search the newspaper ads freed slaves placed to try to find their loved ones. …
: Arabic Words Illustrated Based On Their Literal Meaning I love these! I have always been fascinated by word manipulation, so I started this project as a …
: American photographer and environmentalist Ansel Adams was born on this date in 1902. This is …
: Happy President’s Day to my poor, funny Americans.
: A matter of opinion: demonising food groups “Our first task is to nourish ourselves. Good food—in modest portions…” Food writer Bee Wilson on …
: BLUP (19th century Scottish) – a misfortune brought about by lack of foresight (via @qikipedia)
: If you live to be one hundred, you’ve got it made. Very few people die past that age. George Burns
: My charming companion is not feeling so hot so we’re hanging out today. (at Leslieville)
: German expressionist painter Gabriele Münter was born on this date in 1877. This is “The Blue Gable …
: “Crossing #Toronto Bay on the ice, foot of York St.” – Pic appeared in Toronto World on Sun., Feb. …
: I improve on misquotation. CARY GRANT
: New #socks and shaved doodle #mycharmingcompanion
: The magnificence of a clear winter sky (at Ashbridges Bay)
: Diana suggested that this stays-red-all-winter plant was called “burning bush” and then I made an …
: Some beautiful winter sun on a super-warm February day. (at Ashbridges Bay)
: Ducks on Ice (The Ducks Capades?) (at Ashbridges Bay)
: Not many people know this but my charming companion has a circus act called Balance Both Front Paws …
: Why Everyone on the Internet Is an Asshole The internet has a way of bringing out the worst in people but it also changes them. Here’s how. Why …
: To DEDOLEATE is to cease to be unhappy. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Robert Smalls: The Slave Who Stole a Confederate Warship and Became a Congressman #blackhistorymonth To save his family, Robert Smalls had to do something drastic. His bravery made …
: Wear your Barrie’s furs & Spirella corset to the Piccadilly Tea Room, Bloor & Balumuto 1927. …
: ‘Like a sow playing on a trump’ is an old Scots expression describing anything done ungracefully or …
: You Are Not The Majority Video in collaboration with Bill and Melinda Gates! Check out their Annual Letter here: …
: In Mandarin Chinese ‘chīcù’ (to eat vinegar) means to be jealous. A jealous person is known as a jar …
: Milk and bread wagons, Parkside Drive, Toronto 1929 @TorontoArchives (via @TreeofLifeVideo)
: Remembering Nüshu, the 19th-Century Chinese Script Only Women Could Write This gender-specific practice continues to fade with time. Remembering Nüshu, the 19th-Century …
: Underground Railroad #blackhistorymonth The Underground Railroad was a secret network of abolitionists who helped African …
: Kanō Eitoku, an influential member of the Kanō school of Japanese painting, was born on this date in …
: Charles-François Daubigny of the Barbizon school, was considered the father of Impressionism. This …
: PUMP-HANDLER is a 19th century word for a powerful or overly enthusiastic handshake. (via …
: TERGIVERSATION - evasion of straightforward action or clear-cut statement, being deliberately …
: How apropos! British Pre-Raphaelite painter Valentine Cameron Prinsep was born on Valentines Day in …
: As well as affianced couples, St Valentine is the patron saint of epilepsy, fainting, plague, …
: VALENTINE, from early saints named VALENTINUS, comes from the Latin VALERE, to be strong, as do …
: This is “Road to Baie St. Paul” (1933) by A.Y. Jackson, but it could also be the view of the Humber …
: The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and …
: American painter Grant Wood was born #otd in 1891. This is “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere.” …
: Mary Ann Shadd The first Black female newspaper publisher in Canada #blackhistorymonth Mary Ann Camberton Shadd …
: CACOËPY is bad or incorrect pronunciation of words. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Agnes Macphail Canada’s 1st female MP Agnes Macphail died in TO #OTD in 1954. Macphail was elected the 1st year …
: Poetry is like fish: if it’s fresh, it’s good; if it’s stale, it’s bad; and if you’re not certain, …
: QUIGNOGS (19th century Cornish) – ridiculous notions or conceits (via @qikipedia)
: RAÐLJÓST (Icelandic) – just enough light to see by (via @qikipedia)
: We were all ready for #sundayfunday and then this happened! (and has continued to happen!) I have no …
: Carlo Carra, one of Italy’s most influential modernist painters, was born on this date in 1881. This …
: Found: A Long-Lost Photo of Harriet Tubman #blackhistorymonth The post-Civil War photo shows her in her 40s. Found: A Long-Lost Photo of …
: Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo (at Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres)
: RAMMIST - confused or irritable due to waking up too early. (via @qikipedia)
: Toronto's Small Piece of a Wonder of the Ancient World I’ll have to go find this little guy! You’ll find him on the third floor of the Royal Ontario Museum …
: Sneeze was originally fnese - the change was caused by misreading the “f” as a “long-s” (ſnese) (via …
: Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory. Dr. Seuss
: Left No Ball Unchased: Endearing Epitaphs in America's Oldest Pet Cemetery As anyone who has lost a little companion knows, there is a grief for a dearly departed pet, whether …
: The Map of Mathematics The entire field of mathematics summarised in a single map! This shows how pure mathematics and …
: To FRIBBLE is to waste your time, or busy yourself with a pointless task. (via @HaggardHawks)
: 1 in 5 people wake up wearing fewer items of clothing than they went to bed in. (via @qikipedia)
: You have a ready wit. Tell me when it’s ready. Henny Youngman
: Jerusalem artichokes were known as CANADA POTATOES in the 17th century. (via @HaggardHawks)
: PLEEP (19th century Scottish) – to speak in a querulous, complaining tone of voice (via @qikipedia)
: You take the colour where you find it. (at Ashbridges Bay)
: Branching out (at Ashbridges Bay)
: Now and Then: First Baptist Church Now and Then explores the stories behind Toronto’s historical plaques and monuments. In 1826, 12 …
: Art that is vital is always closest to home. - Jack Shadbolt, born #OTD in 1909. (via …
: Abstraction 119, 1945, from HIGHER STATES: Lawren Harris and His American Contemporaries, opening …
: I truly believe that one day, there will be a telephone in every town in America ALEXANDER GRAHAM …
: Look, up in the sky! (via @xkcdcomic)
: I am your fellow man, but not your slave In September of 1848, the incredible Frederick Douglass wrote the following open letter to Thomas …
: Street Cleaning Dept clearing litter on James St, #OTD 100 years ago, Feb 3, 1917. Photo: Dept. of …
: Canada's Oldest Maple Tree The old sugar maple has been growing since the 1500s, becoming a symbol of Canadian heritage. …
: The Hierarchy of Disagreement
: It’s been this long since @charlespavia and I have seen each other. #shame #helloagainkitty
: Is this a groundhog? Is this what we’re celebrating today? Asking for a friend. 😉 #hedgie
: Thousands of gay men pardoned for past convictions - BBC News Posthumous pardons are granted for offences that are no longer a crime on a “momentous day”. …
: Toronto's Founding Purpose: A Haven For Refugees More than two hundred years ago, the city of Toronto was founded to serve as the new capital of …
: Saturn’s moon Dione is illuminated by Saturnshine, sunlight reflected off the planet, in this …
: Early photo of #OsgoodeHall on the north side of Queen St W, 1856. Photo: Armstrong, Beere & …
: Why Unicorns Went Extinct » IllustrArticles Experts confirmed Monday that the unicorn became extinct because no one believed in them. Throughout …
: A MISOLOGUE is someone who hates rational discussion or reason. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Anything can happen, the tallest towers Be overturned, those in high places daunted, Those …
: David Tennant Assures Us That Everything Will Be Alright - The Last Leg This makes me feel better. Subscribe to The Last Leg: http://bit.ly/1ck6MKa The Doctor himself gives …
: DYSNOMY is the enactment of bad laws. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Lawren Harris died on this day in 1970. This painting of his - Montreal River - was the first …
: Some infiltrators among the intrepid winter ducks? (at Ashbridges Bay)
: APRICOT derives from a Latin word, ‘praecoquum’, literally meaning ‘early-ripening’. The word …
: My charming companion is a ball-dog most of the time but occasionally takes time out to be a …
: LTH Crowd Favorite - Make America Great Again Some of these jokes may be edgy or potentially offensive, as humor can be; and may contain …
: More skies (at Ashbridges Bay)
: Amazing skies (at Ashbridges Bay)
: Lion Dance Video TV Lion dance Hong Kong Traditional New Year 2017 I’m told that after we came to Canada, at my first Santa Claus parade (I might have been 6 years …
: My new lock screen compliments of Apple. #firerooster 🔥🐓
: The myth behind the Chinese zodiac - Megan Campisi and Pen-Pen Chen I’m a sheep (or a ram if I’m feeling feisty) View full lesson: http://ift.tt/2jVtC12 What’s your …
: Gong Hey Fat Choy, 恭禧發財, Happy New Year!
: THE STORYTELLER the soldier and death Remembering John Hurt. https://youtu.be/xDkdOmoxGlY a story short https://youtu.be/fdVX3K79EhQ the …
: SNUDGE - to stride around looking terribly busy, when in fact you are doing nothing. (via …
: Holocaust Remembrance Day. The pink triangle was used by the Nazis as a badge to identify gay …
: #OTD 1945 Auschwitz was liberated. Today is recognized as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. …
: Dutch painter Hendrik Avercamp was born on this date in Amsterdam in 1585. This is “Winter Landscape …
: OTSUKARESAMA (Japan) - “You’re tired.” is used to let someone know that you appreciate their hard …
: QI | What Was Smuggled Into The USA From Canada? That *is* quite interesting! #burnsnight January 25: On this day, Burns night is celebrated in …
: Robert Burns statue, Allan Gardens, 1902, unveiled same year. Photo: Alexander W. Galbraith. …
: Sonnet, written on hearing a Thrush sing in a morning walk, on the Birth-day of the Author, Robert …
: To OUT-BEARD someone is to better or outdo them with a show of defiance. (via @HaggardHawks)
: SLORRACH is an old Scots dialect word meaning ‘to eat or drink messily’. (via @HaggardHawks) …
: Study for Painting No. 2, c.1941, Lawren Harris. (via @mcacgallery)
: Exhibition - sunset over fountain, Nov. 27, 1915. (via @ScenesFromACity @TorontoArchives)
: Polish-born French painter Moïse Kisling was born on this date in 1891. This is “Ofelia.” (via …
: Villagers in India have been busy knitting elephants jumpers to protect them from the cold. (Photo …
: Crashing (at Ashbridges Bay)
: Sometimes, I take a small step back and wonder what life might have been like if I had been a …
: Love shows itself more in adversity than in prosperity; as light does, which shines most where the …
: Happy #NationalHuggingDay from #AlexColville, who kept close relationships with his dogs and viewed …
: American pop artist Jeff Koons was born on this date in 1955. This is “Tulips.” (via @MarieRochon)
: ACCINGE (v.) to brace or ready yourself, to prepare for what is to come (via @HaggardHawks)
: If you’ve heard this story before, don’t stop me, because I’d like to hear it again. Groucho Marx
: The Inuit word KINGUNILIK means ‘someone who has left and whose absence is felt or regretted’. (via …
: Happy Birthday to American pop surrealist artist Mark Ryden, who was born on this date in 1963. This …
: CLINQUANT (n.) something showy but of little real substance (via @HaggardHawks)
: Amazon Is Giving Us a Good Omens Miniseries in 2018, If the World Hasn’t Ended by Then #somuchsquee The apocalypse is nigh, and fortunately, it promises to be very, very funny. Amazon …
: I was irrevocably betrothed to laughter, the sound of which has always seemed to me the most …
: The Inexplicably Fascinating Secret World of Thomasson #enchanted “Thomasson: noun to-ma-son a preserved architectural relic which serves no purpose”. …
: The LANUGE is the first growth of a man’s beard. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Muskoka Express, Union Station, Toronto, circa 1913. (via @AemiliusJarvis)
: French Post-impressionist artist Paul Cézanne was born on this date in 1839. This is “Mont …
: Thomas Hardy, English novelist and poet, called his cat Kiddleywinkempoops or trot for short. (via …
: The Grieving Need You Most After the Funeral I’ve been thinking a lot about grief now that I’ve moved a bit beyond the immediacy of it. My father …
: Concerned, But Not Wanting To Offend, Canada Quietly Plants Privacy Hedge Along Entire U.S. Border. 😉 “And we’re happy to pay for it,” say a united front of Canadian premiers, national leaders, …
: Moment of Tangency: A Glimpse of What Might Have Been #obscuresorrows BOOK VERSION COMING SOON! Written, edited, coined & narrated by John Koenig …
: Japanese department stores play ‘Auld Lang Syne’ to tell shoppers it’s closing time. (via …
: Jimmy Kimmel Live Can’t resist. From the producers of “The Producers,” #Trumped starring Matthew Broderick, Nathan …
: To GYMNOLOGIZE is to think or meditate while naked. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Miniature World #todayinminiatures A famous hotel houses an impression collection of mini dioramas and giant doll …
: It’s time for… what I think might involve some Kung Fu… Ice Fantasy (So far, it involves a LOT of …
: Ursula Le Guin - Earthsea - BBC Radio 4 Extra A tale of wizards, dragons and magic by Ursula Le Guin. Ursula Le Guin - Earthsea - BBC Radio 4 …
: Paul Klee - Landscape with yellow birds, 1923 (via @lrnbo)
: The orchid mantis attracts prey by camouflaging itself as a flower. Photo by Frupus. (via …
: Friends brought me this cute gift bag back from London. It was a whole lot cuter when it had Scotch …
: American photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston was born #otd in 1864. This is Self-Portrait as ”New …
: Not all grey, tho. (at Ashbridges Bay)
: What do you call a group of seagulls on the ice? (at Ashbridges Bay)
: A grey day at the lake (at Ashbridges Bay)
: #formefromme #sundayfundayedition
: Why Do Canadians Say 'Eh'? ‘Using “eh” to end the statement of an opinion or an explanation is a way for the speaker to express …
: Calling an old story a CHESTNUT derives from a scene in William Dimond’s Broken Sword (1816) in …
: Born #otd Henri Fantin-Latour (14 January 1836 – 25 August 1904) (via @agotoronto)
: Scientists map beaver genome for Canada's 150th birthday A team of molecular geneticists at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children has sequenced the genome of …
: The Story Behind Gay Bob, the World's First Out-And-Proud Doll “In a cheeky move, the box in which Gay Bob was packaged came in the outline of a closet, so that …
: The More You Swear, the More Honest You Are What transparency sounds like. The More You Swear, the More Honest You Are
: A WAGHORN is a compulsive liar, who, according to an old Scottish proverb, lies “nineteen times more …
: Collectable Hieronymus Bosch figurines #somuchwant ‘Tree Man’ By Hieronymus Bosch From ‘Garden of Earthly Delights’ I’m not a big …
: Why Do We Quit 'Cold Turkey'? I’m not quitting anything. I was just curious about why we call it that. (Also, I had a cold turkey …
: A group of unicorns is called a blessing. (via @qikipedia) #unicornfacts
: HUDDER-MUDDER (n., v.) concealment, secrecy; to conceal or cover up (via @HaggardHawks)
: SNOW-BONES is an old 19th century word for the lines of snow left on a road between the tracks of …
: Why is there a dot over the letter “i”? | Haggard Hawks | Words, language and etymology The dot over a lower case i or j is called a TITTLE. #delighted The dots on lowercase i’s and j’s is …
: A bit of morning magic (at Ashbridges Bay)
: I couple of ducks that I can only assume are idiots. It’s cold! (at Ashbridges Bay)
: Lots of frozen rocks by the lakeshore (at Ashbridges Bay)
: KOPFKINO (German) - playing out a scenario in your head, literally “head cinema” (via @qikipedia)
: CJ7. It’s Stephen Chow but I don’t think it’s time for… kung fu. 😕
: A SCINDAPSE is an imaginary thing. (via @HaggardHawks)
: I’m only four minutes in and there’s already been puppets and a choreographed dance-fight. …
: Toronto Street Railway Company two horse car, King St and Queen St at Sunnyside, 1888 (via …
: 5 Very Weird Marginalia Themes in Medieval Manuscripts A charming way to start my weekend. This list could easily read “butts butts butts butts butts.” 5 …
: CURFEW literally means ‘fire cover’—it originally marked a time each night when all lanterns or …
: Made in CNY - overview Artists reimagine traditional Nianhua with Apple products and various apps to create refreshing …
: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ian Day (@ianwday) on Jan 6, 2017 at …
: “Art is like a labyrinth. One must search long & ardently for the passage that leads to the …
: Five Fascinating Facts about Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night On Twelfth Night, some facts about Twelfth Night. Fun facts about a classic play 1. The first …
: Teenage Kicks with @insideoutfestival (at TIFF)
: SGIOMLAIREACHD (Scots Gaelic) - the kind of friend who tends to only drop in around mealtimes. …
: Perched, personable, persistent, and purring. #manservant #catsitting #blue
: New Money Super Market advert is an epic dance off Yes. Yes yes yes. Yes Watch the new Money Super Market advert New Money Super Market advert is an …
: The national animal of Scotland is the unicorn. …
: Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara, born #otd in 1959. This is “Cosmic Eyes.” (via @MarieRochon)
: On the 11th day of Christmas my #archives sent to me, one piper piping in the haggis, Glasgow & …
: Chicken Tikka Masala is a Scottish invention dating back to the late 60s when a Glaswegian asked for …
: On da move #manservant #catsitting #blue
: The fierce jungle creature waits in his lair. He waits and he watches. He watches and he waits until …
: Photos of that eclipse taken by photographer William James, at his home on Manning Ave, Jan 24, …
: Photos of that eclipse taken by photographer William James, at his home on Manning Ave, Jan 24, …
: Today in 1925 preparations for the Solar Eclipse. It was thought safe to observe by looking in a …
: German Expressionist August Macke was born on this date in 1887. This is “Anglers on the Rhine.” …
: On the 10th day of Christmas my #archives sent to me 3 drummers not quite drumming cadet rehearsal …
: Pete Tong & The Heritage Orchestra - Right Here, Right Now/Lola's Theme [Live HD] #youknowiloveastringssection Graham Norton’s New Year’s Eve show 31/12/16. Pete Tong & The …
: HURKLE-DURKLE - (Scottish) to lie in bed when you should be up and about. (via @qikipedia)
: I am too exhausted to google. You do it. Type “new #manservant”. #catsitting #blue
: John Battman - Cyanide & Happiness Shorts John Battman: Put a light in a cloud. Watch The Cyanide & Happiness Show ► http://ift.tt/107lijl …
: Slava Raškaj, considered to be the greatest Croatian watercolourist, was born on this date in 1877. …
: Tiny PMS Match I find these quite satisfying. A personal project of tiny proportion – matching small everyday …
: On the 9th day of Xmas my #archives sent to me 5 ladies dancing the Charleston on Front St., 1926 …
: 2017 is a prime number. The last prime year was 2011. Pairs of prime numbers that are 6 apart like …
: Influential Chinese painter Qi Baishi was born on this date in 1864. This is “Peony.” (via …
: The problem with the future is that is keeps turning into the present.
: I feel you should pay more attention to this face, #manservant! This face! #catsitting #blue
: Beautiful Blues (at Ashbridges Bay)
: A little leftover Christmas. (at Ashbridges Bay)
: A fine way to start the year (at Ashbridges Bay)
: Happy New Year! (I can’t say it any better than Neil Gaiman.)
: The 2nd Annual Tucker Awards for Excellence in Swearing #stronglanguage Last year we introduced a year-end roundup celebrating the best in sweary language: …
: I find the #manservant to be quite shiny from certain angles. #catsitting #blue
: AGATHISM is the belief that all things eventually get better, though the means of getting there may …
: HOGMANAY is thought to be a corruption of an old 15th century French word, ‘aguillanneuf’, meaning …
: On the 7th day of Christmas my #archives sent to me 7 swans a swimming, Centreville 1970’s. Photo by …
: Come From Away (at Royal Alexandra Theatre)
: His lordship surveys his domain and knows that he is master of all he sees. #manservant …
: Getting to the bottom of pants What a load of pants! 😉 Q: I was watching the BBC show Blandings when the Earl was discomforted by …
: Mail & Empire (newspaper) bldg., aka the Mall Bldg., NW corner of Bay & King St., #Toronto …
: Incredible Illustrations of Wild Canine Creatures Sprouting Out of Overgrown Greenery I love these. Artist Holly Lucero has created a truly incredible illustrated series of wild dog-like …
: New year’s resolution generator
: WAG-WANTON (n.) an idle time-waster (via @HaggardHawks)
: An ADYNATON—like ‘when Hell freezes over!’—is a figure of speech in which an exaggeration is taken …
: The word ‘wow’ was popular in Scotland for 400 years before it caught on in the rest of the English …
: Perhaps if I rub myself all over the #manservant’s legs, he will understand that I NEED FOOD NOW!! …
: Did you just call me rotunda?? (at Royal Ontario Museum)
: Flowers #chihuly (at Royal Ontario Museum)
: Who’s baby is this? #chihuly (at Royal Ontario Museum)
: Swimming on the ceiling. #chihuly (at Royal Ontario Museum)
: Took a trip to the ROM this afternoon with the delightful Marcy. (at Royal Ontario Museum)
: #formefromme #prettyinpink #newyearedition #2017comethru
: Further to my earlier clarifying map post… What’s across the ocean?
: The Autopsy of Jane Doe #spooky
: Pretty cozy having dinner with the charming Mark. (at The Blake House)
: So many fucks will need to be given, in 2017. Start growing yours now - William Gibson @greatdismal
: Carting snow from Toronto’s streets, Dec. 28, 1922 (via @TorontoArchives)
: If you’re CHUBBLE-HEADED then you’re silly or foolish. (via @HaggardHawks)
: A More Accurate World Map Wins Prestigious Japanese Design Award Cool! World maps are notoriously distorted, but the AuthaGraph minimizes the effect. A More Accurate …
: Last year’s words belong to last year’s language And next year’s words await another voice. And to …
: Story Time - A cutout animation by Terry Gilliam Hilarious (stick around for the Christmas card near the end) Terry Gilliam cutout animation - Story …
: A THELEMITE is someone who does whatever pleases them. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Policeman, corner of King and Yonge streets, 1912. Photo: William James. (via @TorontoArchives)
: Christmas tree and gifts, Dec 27, 1930 (via @TorontoArchives)
: The Latin name for turkey ‘Meleagris gallopavo’ translates literally as ‘guinea-fowl …
: A little letter from E.B. White that might help get me to 2017 (from the book “Letters of Note” by …
: Slugs are twice as fast as snails. (via @qikipedia) [both are faster than me today]
: Gayer, you say? Alrighty then! Absolutely Fabulous.
: A YULE-CRUSH is a Christmas feast. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Time for a proper gay Christmas movie. Auntie Mame.
: My charming companion is here (with bells on) in case I clumsily drop any turkey on the floor. (I …
: #🎅🏽 #santaclassics (via @museumhack)
: Troopers Assembling the Christmas Tree by Kyle Shearrer #thischristmasinminiatures Imgur: The most awesome images on the Internet. Troopers Assembling the …
: Billie Holiday - Me, Myself And I #memyselfandi The Complete Billie Holiday on Columbia CD 3 Lyrics: Me, Myself and I Are all in love …
: Wild Scottish smoked salmon with pickled onions, capers, and cream cheese on a sesame pumpernickel …
: To SCURRYFUNGE is to hastily tidy a house. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Sunnyside Amusement Park, under snow, #OTD Dec 24, 1924 (via @TorontoArchives)
: The Scots word WHULLUP means ‘to curry favour with someone by giving them gifts’. (via …
: Planet Earth 2 Screams Planet Earth 2 with human screams. I’m going to say… cathartic. What would it sound like if animals …
: Christmas decorations on the Simpsons Building, Yonge St, looking north to Queen St, Dec, 1962. …
: The radiant child, pop icon Jean-Michel Basquiat, was born on this date in 1960. This is “Fishing, …
: Mark Twain’s Christmas wish, 1890. (via @LettersOfNote)
: Dugnaður (DOOG-na-thuhr) or DUGA (Icelandic) - you have what it takes to make things happen. (via …
: Holographic Wife Offers Intimacy to Japan’s Celibate Generation Maybe I’ll get myself a holographic hubby! Japan is in crisis. Young adults are increasingly …
: I’ll hang these stockings by the fire! #socks
: #formefromme #christmasballsedition
: The Drunken, Pagan History of Christmas Of COURSE the Puritans banned Christmas. See more http://ift.tt/fnN4Hz LIKE us on: …
: A GOBEMOUCHE is someone who believes everything they are told. It literally means ‘fly-swallower’. …
: Happy Solstice! It’s only getting lighter from here. Tom Thomson, Snow in the Woods, 1916. (via …
: Queen Street subway, looking east, Nov 17, 1897. From Toronto City Engineer’s photo album. (via …
: Map of the internet as of May 1973. The entire internet. (via @workergnome)
: One Perfect Rose A single flow'r he sent me, since we met. All tenderly his messenger he chose; …
: My little Christmas corner (Thanks to Diana for the lovely poinsettia. Thanks to Gram for the little …
: This frog has a plan. (via @mikelowerystudio) #frogfacts
: Toronto Zoo Giant Panda vs. Snowman #doyouwanttobreakasnowman Toronto Zoo Keepers made giant panda Da Mao a snowman for enrichment! …
: Oojah (via @andrewhunterm and @oed) #thingummy
: A Very Calvin & Hobbes Christmas Everything by Jim Frommeyer, Teague Chrystie, & Bill Watterson. Wanna know how we made it? Hop …
: A TRIM-TRAM is a useless embellishment or ornament. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Peter Sokolowski on the 2016 Word of the Year (Video) How we chose ‘surreal’ Peter Sokolowski on the 2016 Word of the Year (Video)
: Skating on a frozen Don River looking south of Riverdale Park! Photo courtesy of @TorontoArchives …
: View of Simpson’s Department Store with holiday decorations, Yonge and Queen St W, 1973. Photo: …
: Beautiful Pages of a Late Medieval Monk's Sketchbook Charming! In these pages, a fifteenth-century monk living in southwest Germany tested ideas for the …
: BBC Radio 4 Aaa! Neil Gaiman’s Stardust dramatized on BBC Radio. (Available for the next 29 days) Stardust has …
: FASCINATING AIDA RUDEST CHRISTMAS SONG EVER! explicit lyrics #stronglanguage #youhavebeenwarned Fascinating Aida BEST: …
: To OVERQUAT is to eat too much food. (via @HaggardHawks)
: A Load of Fence Posts, 1911, from LEAPS AND BOUNDS: Lawren Harris works from the @mcacgallery …
: To FEDDLE someone is to spoil them or treat them as your favourite. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. Albert …
: Hand Jive Jingle, Christmas 2016, Gay Men's Chorus San Diego Hand Jive Jingle, Christmas 2016, Gay Men’s Chorus San Diego
: Dreams is so quick on the outside but long on the inside. The BFG (Roald Dahl)
: How to delete your Yahoo! data and shut down your account I’m just going to leave this here… In light of Yahoo’s recent consumer privacy missteps, you might …
: There are no dirty words, only dirty minds. Lenny Bruce
: Toronto skyline showing air pollution, Mar 2, 1904. Photo: F.W. Micklethwaite. (via …
: HEUCHTER-TEUCHTER (Scottish) - highland music, or music from the hills. (via @qikipedia)
: Car-licking moose prompts warning in southern Alberta #OCanada Watch out for moose who like to lick vehicles. That’s a warning from the Alberta government …
: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
: French neoclassical painter François Hubert Drouais was born on this date in 1727. This is “Boy with …
: The Best Jerk Chicken in Toronto The best jerk chicken in Toronto is proof that even in this cold, gigantic country of ours, you can …
: RUMMEL-GUMPTION is an old Scots word for common sense or intellect. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Mozart Has Sold More CDs in 2016 Than Beyoncé Huh! Amadeus, Amadeus! Mozart Has Sold More CDs in 2016 Than Beyoncé
: Meet the squirrels that stole Christmas from Mel Lastman Square Breaking Canadian news! A pack of furry, pint-sized grinches have stolen the Christmas spirit from …
: One book attempted to record the entire world history of fashion Fashion. Racinet’s Costume History offered extensive illustrations of human dress from the ancient …
: New York Magazine 100% Rudolph is totally, absolutely, 100 percent, Neil-Patrick-Harris-French-kissing-Ricky-Martin …
: In Victorian slang, a tiddlywink was an unlicensed or down-market pub. Aside from the fact that …
: Snow Fantasy, Lawren Harris, 1917. (via @mcacgallery)
: To NIFFLE is to work slowly. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Oh! That handsome woman is Saara Aalto’s fiancé! #duh #worstgaydarevar
: FIDDLTIE-FA is an old Scots dialect word for an unnecessary fuss. (via @HaggardHawks)
: My charming companion has availed herself of the couch within minutes of arriving. (I guess I’ll sit …
: Bleak landscape with happy doodle (at Ashbridges Bay)
: A bit wintry but Gracie doesn’t care! (at Ashbridges Bay)
: A fantastic tagine and a delicious tomato and prawn appetizer to go with the bread. Well done, …
: Tashi knows how to take up space on a bed!
: Whatever #manservant is doing, #manservant is doing it wrong. #Manservant will try to do better. …
: Invite me to your Christmas/birthday dinner party and I’ll bring my little friend here, courtesy of …
: The Red Maple, 1917, by A.Y. Jackson. Up now. (via @mcacgallery)
: The History of The Log Driver's Waltz - Toronto Guardian The Log Driver’s Waltz, as most people know it, was one of the Canada Vignettes series of short …
: Osgoode Hall as seen from Canada Life Building construction site, 1929. Site of present City Hall …
: A MAJUSCULAR text is one written entirely in uppercase letters. (via @HaggardHawks) [YOU HEARD ME!!]
: Pigs in Space | “Alien: Look Who’s Coming to Dinner”| The Muppets You guys! It’s a *new* Pigs In Spaaaaaace! At long last, the legendary S.S. Swinetrek returns in the …
: The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe, read by Neil Gaiman The Worldbuilders charity passed its stretch goal of a million dollars, so I lit a whole bunch of …
: Work Christmas Party # 2 (at Canoe)
: He’s behind me, isn’t he? #manservant #blue #catsitting
: ‘Ooff’ is an obsolete and rare Scottish verb meaning ’to move about in a stupid manner’. (via @OED)
: Mexican artist Diego Rivera was born #otd in 1886. This is “The Flower Carrier.” (via @MarieRochon)
: Hairspray - Without Love #favourite Without Love sung by Nikki Blonsky, Zac Effron, Elijah Kelley and Amanda Bynes in …
: The #manservant has made a good start by responding to my constant meowing with food. I think he …
: A little Hairspray Live! to complete my afternoon!
: Scientists Think Your Face Evolved to Look Like an Ape’s Butt I ❤️ science. “Two hairless, symmetrical, and attractive body parts.” Scientists Think Your Face …
: Dutch painter Cornelis van Spaendonck, a master of the still life flowers, was born on this date in …
: Why Do Songs Get Stuck In Your Head? This is why, if I hear the beginning of The Lonely Goatherd Song from The Sound of Music, I have to …
: Bimbo: The sexist insult that changed its sex | Haggard Hawks | Words, language and etymology From The Accidental Dictionary, how and why the original bimbo was actually a man… Third in our …
: Yesterday is gone and its tale told. Today new seeds are growing. Rumi
: “Get your shit together” #stronglanguage #gyst For a couple of hours last week, a lot of people in the San Francisco area …
: BLUETOOTH technology takes its name from a 10th century king of Denmark, Harald Bluetooth; its logo …
: Holiday gift ideas, 100 years ago, @TorontoHydro store window, #OTD Dec 6, 1916. (via …
: #OTD in 1989, 14 women were murdered in the École Polytechnique Montreal massacre.
: I feel like a million tonight - but one at a time. Bette Midler
: A Cat-Hater’s Handbook: Irreverent Vintage Gem Illustrated by Tomi Ungerer Hilarious. An ailurophobe’s delight circa 1982. A Cat-Hater’s Handbook: Irreverent Vintage Gem …
: Love Is a Drag: the story behind the groundbreaking secret 60s gay album #swoon It was Liberace’s favorite LP and gained a cult following, but the collection of love songs …
: What Chinatown used to look like in Toronto There’s really no such thing as a history of Chinatown in Toronto. Instead, there’s a history of …
: Watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are hidden in the …
: 10 Indispensable Scottish Words “There are two words that rhyme with ‘purple’, but only one of them refers to the rear end of a …
: The great Russian painter & art theorist Wassily Kandinsky was born on this date in 1866. This …
: #OTD 1855, the Rossin House Hotel opened at the SE corner of King and York (via @TorontoArchives)
: A LOVER’S KNOT is a poem or verse written in one continuous, intertwined line. (‘The Eleauenth’, …
: Ian is returning from a trip to Montreal, Canada. TripIt - Free online trip planner and free travel itinerary website for organizing vacations, group …
: Elisabeth Moss on 'The Handmaid's Tale': 'We Never Wanted the Show to Be This Relevant' As Hulu prepares its adaptation of The Handmaid’s Tale, starring Elisabeth Moss, the dystopian tale …
: Every Story is the Same This is a marvellous take on storytelling and Dan Harmon’s ideas about the common underlying …
: If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them. Dalai Lama
: Yup. Merrer Kersmers! (at Montreal Racket Club)
: Company Christmas Party at a rather Anglo throw-back (at Montreal Racket Club)
: Mosquitos have been responsible for half the deaths in human history (via @qikipedia) …
: Rosa Parks was arrested #otd in 1955 for refusing to give up her seat to a white person (via …
: Dancing Love for World AIDS Day Well that’s just gorgeous. #worldaidsday (via @the519) Khmer American artist Prumsodun Ok shares the …
: Great moments in swearing: Naughty spelling in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night #stronglanguage #ctfd Swearing loves spelling. We abbreviate it online: WTF and GTFO. We encode it …
: The Roman consul Crassus loved his pet eel so much that he bought it a necklace and earrings to wear …
: Because ‘Dick’ is a pet form of ‘Richard’, RICHARDSNARY was 17th century slang for a dictionary. …
: "SEAGULLS! (Stop It Now)" -- A Bad Lip Reading of The Empire Strikes Back Such a good way to start the day. Yoda is not fond of seagulls. Full-length version of the song …
: The Internet Archive is making a Canadian backup to protect itself from Trump The Internet Archive is hitting CTRL+C on itself. It’s clicking “Save As” Canuk edition. It’s …
: SMELLFUNGUS - a captious critic or faultfinder. (via @qikipedia)
: ARGHNESS is an old dialect word for fright or suspicion, or the unnerving feeling of being in a …
: Nothing found for - TTC Fare Evasion Distracts From the Bigger Picture 1John Tory “mused” about publicly shaming fare …
: Building vocabulary #stronglanguage
: Hatred’s filling, but it isn’t nourishing. - Dorothy Parker and Arnaud d’Usseau
: Ian is about to leave on a trip to Montreal, Canada. TripIt - Free online trip planner and free travel itinerary website for organizing vacations, group …
: If you‘re AQUAT then you’re fully satisfied. (via @HaggardHawks)
: So… I’m going to officially call this one a success! #sourdoughbread
: You can call me The Sourdough Slasher!
: The new banneton worked a treat! The dough just fell right out!
: A lovely day at the beach! (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: A TRUEPENNY is an honest, reliable person. (via @HaggardHawks)
: The cluttered beauty of Toronto streets in the 1960s Another great set of photos. Toronto’s main streets looked remarkably different in the 1960s. Even …
: Here’s some Chilli and Garlic Turkey Soup
: I may also have made some Thai Beef Noodles.
: I feel that turkey soup is the answer. I forget the question. #miseenplace
: Yorkville town hall, later St. Paul’s, built 1859 W side Yonge N of Bloor, photographed #OTD shortly …
: Spectacular color postcards of the castles and moors of 1890 Scotland Enchanting. The Photochrom process captured the country in hand-colored splendor. Spectacular color …
: Muppets - Florence Henderson - So happy together I’ll just leave this right here… I do not own the rights to the music or video. I just wanted to …
: Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn’t know you left open. John Barrymore
: Artist Turns Shadows Of Everyday Objects Into Fun Illustrations (10+ Pics) Love these! Vincent Bal makes art with shadows, but as you can see, there’s nothing dark about his …
: Why your body's internal clock might need a tune-up In the fight against diabetes and obesity, one important factor may have been overlooked: our …
: How to Survive Winter in Toronto | culture | Torontoist Oh god, it’s that time of year again. How to Survive Winter in Toronto | culture | Torontoist
: French painter and printmaker Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was born #otd 1864. This is “In Bed.” (via …
: QUEESTING (Dutch) - allowing a lover access to one’s bed, under the covers, for a chit-chat. (via …
: #OTD 1852, Toronto Normal School opens on Gould St, east of Yonge St., early photo, 1856. (via …
: The 2016 Song #stronglanguage Flo & Joan’s 2016 song The 2016 Song
: Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends (picture via @mackvarnish)
: BARBATULOUS - having but a small beard. (via @qikipedia)
: Etymologically, MALE and FEMALE are unrelated—MALE comes from the Latin ‘mas’, ‘man’, while FEMALE …
: “I’ve never seen a diamond in the flesh” #socks
: Amazing white rainbow snapped over Scottish moor - BBC News A stunning shot of a white “fog bow” is captured by a photographer over Rannoch Moor in the west of …
: Vicarious Yelling Station (via @miguelmarquezoutside)
: Stunning colour photos of Toronto in the 1950s Toronto was a quieter place in the 1950s. Our skyline was made up of a handful of buildings from the …
: “Something in the character of great forests is foreign, appalling…” - Huxley. Painting by Caven …
: We love this miniature street art by Slinkachu… (via @qikipedia) #todayinminiatures
: Don’t gobblefunk around with words. ROALD DAHL
: PLISKIE is an old Scots word for a practical joke or escapade. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Turkey sandwich on toasted sourdough *with* gravy. #youheardme
: » #1 Disco Demolition Night The story of how disco appeared to die and then came back to life as House and then eventually moved …
: CONNIVENCY is the act of intentionally overlooking or ignoring something objectionable and by doing …
: Why You Should Stop Appropriating Gay Culture As gay culture becomes more mainstream, it’s only natural that they too would suffer at the hands of …
: Don’t let Donald Trump’s antics distract you from what’s really important I can’t ask people to post or not to post various articles about the great pumpkin to the south but …
: #formefromme #changeintheweatheredition
: Hahaha! A couple of neighbours were standing outside, their eyes wide and smiling, reaching out …
: An infinite number of mathematicians walk into a bar… First one says give me half a pint. Second one …
: If something is OBUNCOUS then it’s very crooked. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Movie Accent Expert Breaks Down 32 Actors' Accents | WIRED Fun, if you’re interested in the way people talk. Dialect coach Erik Singer analyzes the accents of …
: The Baha’i Temple of South America. Templo Bahá’í de Sudamérica (via @alexbozikovic) #umwow …
: Possible Tom Thomson sketch unearths two more promising works Quest to authenticate the ‘Italian Tom’ shines spotlight on the esoteric science of validating fine …
: Planet Earth II. We begin our series with a sloth’s mating call. #couldntbehappier
: PLANET EARTH II Gives Us These Wonderful Dancing Bears | Nerdist This is SO pleasing. #bears It’s going to be hard for Planet Earth II to top last week’s thrilling …
: Found, Possibly: Hidden Tunnels That Were Escape Routes From Gay Bars in San Francisco I so want this to be true. No one has actually seen them, though. Found, Possibly: Hidden Tunnels …
: The Future Is Here: Automated Kitchen! I *wish* this was happening here. Imgur: The most awesome images on the Internet. The Future Is …
: The original Sandman was a figure from Germanic folklore, who sent children to sleep by throwing …
: Looking Inside the Abandoned Schools of the Irish Countryside Ireland is full of deserted schools. I’ve photographed 150 of them. Looking Inside the Abandoned …
: Anishinaabe stories about the mischievous, wise gray jay I’m writing about an old relative, one that goes by many names. To the Cree, she is wisikejack. To …
: The Royal Canadian Geographical Society @RCGS_SGRC has chosen the Gray Jay as Canada’s national …
: The Gray Jay - Canada's National Bird Meet the gray jay, Canada’s national bird! The Gray Jay - Canada's National Bird
: Grand champion Angus bull at #RoyalWinterFair, #OTD Nov 17, 1926 (via @TorontoArchives) [One of my …
: Here’s a pic from Montreal archives of Robillard building (1921) which is now on fire. It’s the one …
: How my handwriting has changed since Kindergarten - The Oatmeal A blog post about my handwriting abilities. How my handwriting has changed since Kindergarten - The …
: From 1919 to 1948 Korea’s national anthem was sung to the tune of Auld Lang Syne (via @qikipedia) …
: Terrifying Oh sweet gods. Imgur: The most awesome images on the Internet. Terrifying
: Know your apples (via @obviousplant)
: Desert Jerboa #sadanimalfacts
: Toronto panorama of 1910 reveals massive change The most famous panorama of Toronto was taken in 1856 by civil engineering firm Armstrong, Beere and …
: There is always a well-known solution to every human problem - neat, plausible, and wrong. H. L. …
: OED Word Of The Year 2016: post-truth (adjective) - Relating to or denoting circumstances in which …
: American artist Georgia O’Keefe was born on this day in 1887. This is one of her ground-breaking …
: 10+ Stunning Animal Portraits By Ukrainian Photographer Sergey Polyushko These are so great! Sergey Polyushko is a Ukrainian photographer whose portfolio includes everything …
: Born #otd in 1840, here’s Claude #Monet in front of his beloved water lilies. (via @agotoronto)
: A fine example of Canada’s multiculturalism. #swansgeeseducks (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: Benched! (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: SNL: Kate McKinnon’s Emotional Hillary Clinton Sings Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’ There was nothing to laugh about in the first SNL cold open of the Donald Trump era. SNL: Kate …
: Taboo (Gohatto). There was a reference to this film in the Third Gender exhibit so I thought I’d …
: A Brief History of Goth Amazing. These days, “goth” can mean anything from wearing an all-black outfits to being overly …
: Carlaw Ave established #OTD 1876 by Toronto By-Law 769. Named after Mjr John A Carlaw, a cashier for …
: Why the mantis shrimp is my new favorite animal - The Oatmeal LOL and yoinks! #mantisshrimp A comic about a glorious undersea creature. Why the mantis shrimp is …
: John Cleese and Eric Idle's New Song, "F*** Selfies" - CONAN on TBS CONAN Highlight: Eric & John are fed up with stupid selfies, so Eric wrote a song to register …
: Stephen Fry Hates Dancing - YouTube Lost Angeles-based filmmaker and dancer Jo Roy responds to Stephen Fry’s tongue-in-cheek rant on his …
: Vintage Matchbox Inspired Artwork Featuring Pop Culture Monsters From Movies and Mythology Ha! These are great! Austin, Texas illustrator Chet Phillips has created Matchbox Art, a new series …
: A MISOLOGUE is someone who hates reason or rational discussion. (via @HaggardHawks)
: ANAMNESIS (n.) remembrance of things past (via @HaggardHawks)
: A.Y. Jackson Goes To War — The Group of Seven on the Western Front “What war?” In the summer of 1914, A.Y. Jackson was far from home, high among the peaks of the Rocky …
: Toronto gathers at the City Hall Cenotaph to remember. Armistice Day, Nov 11, 1925 (via …
: Landscape with Poppies, 1887, by William Blair Bruce. (via @agotoronto)
: I wanted to sit down but this guy was totally hogging the bench. Seated Buddha Orissa, India, 10th - …
: I love seeing the old building peaking through the new. (at Royal Ontario Museum)
: I love these old listening booths in the Egyptian exhibits. (at Royal Ontario Museum)
: This one’s for @daneshhanbury because #fashiongoals. (at Royal Ontario Museum)
: “Sunset Glow at Awazu: Tomoe Gozen” from Eight Views of Martial Brilliance. Tomoe Gozen (1157?-1247) …
: Erotic Print (I noticed that there were dogs in lots of these pictures. These dogs in particular are …
: Wakashu (literally “young companions”) was a standard stage of life for all men - they did not yet …
: Wildlife Photographer of the Year Preview (at Royal Ontario Museum)
: #formefromme #cheermeupedition
: Leonard Cohen recites “In Flanders Fields” by John McCrae | Legion Magazine I am brought to tears. This week has done me in. Rest in Peace Leonard Cohen. Just last fall, Legion …
: “Behind the Trees” (a found voice memo animation) For Neil Gaiman’s birthday today, his philosophical dream, narrated by @amandapalmer and charmingly …
: The Donald Trump apocalypse begins: The Beaverton Canada’s new comedy news show… In this special preview of the Beaverton’s first episode, Emma and …
: Breathtaking Photos of Ancient Trees Against Starry Skies Also, this. The timeless beauty of trees and constellations. Breathtaking Photos of Ancient Trees …
: We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. - Oscar Wilde (via @JannaLevin, …
: EGROTE – to pretend to be ill in order to avoid work. (via @qikipedia)
: The Bristlecone Pines of the Great Basin So cool. The longest living non-clonal organisms on Earth The Bristlecone Pines of the Great Basin
: Five queer films to watch at Inside Out Ottawa 2016 | Daily Xtra The festival boasts some of the world’s best LGBT cinema Five queer films to watch at Inside Out …
: Our Fall Favourites Along the Waterfront As the prime fall foliage season is inching closer to its end in Toronto, there is no better way to …
: I can’t deal with “funny” today. Nobody is funny today.
: UHTCEARE - waking up before dawn and not being able to get back to sleep because you’re worried …
: The universe is made of stories, not atoms. Muriel Rukeyser
: Being an Effective #Trans Ally. Free poster from @The519 for #TransAwarenessMonth (via …
: I will call him Lawrence of Bacteria. This is the Kefir from Shivaun (Thanks, Shivaun!)
: Italian Pastry Chef Creates Miniature Worlds With Desserts #todayinminiatures Matteo Stucchi is a pastry chef from Monza, Italy, who builds playful …
: FAMBLING is an old English dialect word for eating without an appetite. (via @HaggardHawks) …
: Oscar Wilde’s suffering makes holy ground of Reading Gaol Fintan O'Toole visits the cell where Wilde was imprisoned, and finds it haunted by the ghosts of …
: Unwanted Punctuation #yukoncornelius #rudolph #hermey
: Hey America: Living In Canada Is A Privilege, Not A Consolation Prize Well, maybe Barbara… With the U.S. election less than a week away, the number of people threatening …
: Why emoji matter If you aren’t using emoji, you should be! And here’s why! Why emoji matter
: Time to Dump Time Zones Designed for the railroad era, they have no place in our globalized, interconnected world. Time to …
: Kesar ki Phirni (Saffron Rice Pudding with Pistachios and Pomegranate Seeds) [only slightly late for …
: This looks promising! #saffron
: My charming companion is all shagged out after a long squawk and feels that I’m using the yoga mat …
: …and yet more colours (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: Lots of blues today (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: Colours (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: There was a lot of sky today. (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: An amazing November day at the lake. (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: Benched but not much of a view (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: Once Upon A City: Apartments for the space age | Toronto Star Uno Prii changed Toronto’s architectural landscape with his futuristic designs Once Upon A City: …
: Where the Toronto street grid got its start We tend to take Toronto’s downtown street grid for granted these days, perhaps paying attention when …
: Toronto Railway Company car #324 in the yard, circa 1900. (via @transittoronto @TorontoArchives)
: Ready for Buddha (via @sasapetricic) #china #beijing #temple #buddha
: QUAQUAVERSAL (adj.) pointing or moving outwards in all directions (via @HaggardHawks) …
: My friend Blue making choices
: Patti Smith reads from Oscar Wilde in HM Prison Reading “Society, as we have constituted it, will have no place for me, has none to offer; but Nature, whose …
: Alice Through the Looking Glass
: HOLY SH*T (You've Got To Vote) Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/c/funnyordie?sub_confirmation=1 Rachel Bloom (Crazy …
: A MISOTRAMONTANIST is someone who hates or is suspicious of anything unknown—it literally means ’one …
: Carbide Willson Ruins The remains of a paranoid inventor’s hidden workshop lie in beautiful ruins amidst a Canadian park. …
: Pixar’s New Short Film ‘Piper’ Is The Most Adorable Thing Ever And You Can Watch It For FREE A.Dor.A.Ble. If you didn’t see Finding Dory in movie theaters then you would have missed out on …
: Word of the day: GROKE (Scottish) - someone who stares at you while you eat, in the hope that you’ll …
: The @TorontoStar Building, 80 King St W, ca 1969, Joe Shuster’s inspiration for the #DailyPlanet …
: Left to Right: Aunt Dorothy, Uncle Doug, Grandmother Charlotte, Dad Alfred, Grandfather David, Aunt …
: Your Dog Wants You to Be Quiet and Just Talk With Your Hands Instead Ha! George knew this! If you want to get through to a dog, gestures work better than verbal …
: The Cubs and Indians’ hometown art museums are having a Photoshop war Hahahaha! Spurred by World Series fever, art museums in Chicago and Cleveland are altering some …
: Tom Thomson 1916 Jack Pine (via @TTLastSpring)
: Wifty (adj) - Vague, imprecise; (of thinking, argument, etc.) unclear; muddle-headed, …
: The Manning Arcade, 22-28 King St W, March, 1961. Designed by #architect E.J. Lennox. Built 1884/85, …
: China's most popular TV hostess just happens to be trans If you thought Caitlyn Jenner was the most famous trans woman on the planet, you’d probably be …
: Swedish bakers can hire a babysitter to look after their sourdough starter at Stockholm airport when …
: Which fictional beard is the bestest? (via dorkly)
: Cårven Der Pümpkîn | Recipes with The Swedish Chef | The Muppets Watch the Swedish Chef prepare for Halloween as he creates a Jack-O-Lantern! Subscribe for all new …
: Carve-O-Matic (#2Q975)| Muppet Labs Experiment | Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker | The Muppets Let Dr. Honeydew and Beaker teach you how they carve pumpkins for Halloween! Subscribe for all new …
: GANFER is an old Scots word for the ghost of a living person, supposedly said to portent their …
: With the construction, we’ve got a better view of one of our local mansions. #nowiwantsteak (at Keg …
: Saw this seasonal-appropriate vehicle on the way home from the park.
: #OTD 1971, the last issue of The Toronto Telegram is published. Newspaper ran for 95 years. (via …
: I look to the future because that’s where I’m going to spend the rest of my life. George Burns
: Ducks on a dark day (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: Late fall at the lake (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: Not sure what these are but they’re a lovely colour. (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: Ominous skies (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: Only a bit of colour left (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: Someone has clearly been benched! (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: If at first you don’t succeed… #statistics
: Ian is planning a trip to Montreal, Canada. TripIt - Free online trip planner and free travel itinerary website for organizing vacations, group …
: Blade Trinity. Good things come in threes or vampires do or movies or something… Whatever. Ryan …
: one man's obsessive and historic collection of queer photography | read | i-D An extensive amateur photo collection from trailblazing director Sébastien Lifshitz reveals much …
: Where the "comic book font" came from So interesting! So…why does all the writing in comic books look like that? Vox’s Phil Edwards looked …
: Mr. Christie Makes Good Secret Chambers In Which To Imprison A Mistress The ghost of Christie Mansion — the grisly story of a Toronto cookie baron’s secret mistress. …
: Blade II. It’s time for… Vampire Fu!
: Henry Moore's 'The Archer' Celebrates 50th Anniversary | Urban Toronto Henry Moore’s Three-Way Piece No. 2 - more commonly referred to as The Archer - was unveiled i front …
: There are vampire moths, vampire catfish, vampire snails and a vampire finch that punctures the skin …
: Vampires suffer from arithmomania (they love to count things), so scattering a pile of seeds in …
: In Bosnia, neglected pumpkins turn into vampires. They don’t drink blood, but do make a ‘Brr, brrr, …
: A SPIREWIND is a sudden fit of passion or excitement. (via @HaggardHawks)
: NO! IT’S OCTOBER! (at Hudson’s Bay)
: My #googly game is strong. #googlyeyes
: The many faces of the woman at rest
: Halloween Safety Tips (via @obviousplant)
: HUMDUDGEON (Scottish) - someone who might sit in the corner at parties, angrily eyeing the enjoyment …
: Vintage Gay Halloween! gay, queer, lesbian, homosexual, history, photos, pics, vintage, affectionate, culture, art, camp, …
: [posted without comment] #googly
: The sourdough has a new jar. #googlyeyes
: My dad and my grandfather fishing (apparently rather successfully), c. 1927. (I looked practically …
: Time Lapse: Thousands of Books Get Reshelved Before the Rose Main Reading Room Reopens #mesmerizing In preparation for the reopening of the Rose Main Reading Room, watch 52,000 books …
: Physics is like sex. Sure, it may give some practical results, but that’s not why we do it. - …
: Whisker Figures, Amusing Photos of a Man’s Facial Hair Imagined as Various Landscapes I’m not clear what this is but I love it. Greenwood, Indiana humorist and photographer Terry Border …
: Things Bears Love Things Bears Love
: Editorial: Why must humans enjoy Fall and ignore signs of death all around them By: A Maple Tree #ohdear It is with great sadness that I, Yggdrasil King of the Maples, reach out to …
: NETHERSTONE (n.) the hardest part of something; a tough, resilient core (via @HaggardHawks)
: Near Dark. Gettin’ my 1987 vampire on.
: Haft2 Cute! Very fun idea! #Halloween Haft2
: 2016 Nikon Macro Photo Contest Winners Show The World Like You’ve Never Seen Before Amazing. Nikon has just announced the winners of its annual Small World Photomicrography …
: In each picture is a whole lifetime imprisoned, a whole lifetime of fears, doubts, hopes, and joys. …
: What lurks below…Nikolaus Freyenhagen in steel diving suit, July 8, 1930. Photographed for the Globe …
: When Tomatoes Were Blamed For Witchcraft and Werewolves People have feared tomatoes for 600 years. When Tomatoes Were Blamed For Witchcraft and Werewolves
: A “ghurry” is a Indian term for 1/60 of a day, or 24 minutes. (via @qikipedia)
: Insomnia is when both sides of the pillow feel hot. Anna Akhmatova
: SCISCITATION is an inquisitive eagerness to learn or know new things. (via @HaggardHawks)
: The last swim of the year. #Gracie
: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ian Day (@ianwday) on Oct 23, 2016 at …
: #Gracie surveys the water on what might be the last day of swimming.
: I believe that aliens visited Lake Ontario and left us primary shapes. #squarepeg (at Ashbridges Bay …
: Fall Fetching Fun with #Gracie (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: Trees are trying to autumn. (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: Drag Maple don’t care! Drag Maple needs to express herself! You go Drag Maple! You go girl!
: Benched! (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: Reading Gaol, Where Oscar Wilde Was Imprisoned, Unlocks Its Gates For Art In 1895, Wilde was convicted of homosexual activity and sentenced to two years Reading Gaol. Built …
: Why did I come in here? #storyofmylife
: I have just one day, today, and I’m going to be happy in it. Groucho Marx
: #formefromme #coldsnapedition
: ABARCY (n.) the state of always wanting more (via @HaggardHawks)
: When will Toronto love its Modern architecture? - Spacing Toronto What do you picture when you read the words “heritage building.”? It probably isn’t the Carlton …
: If you’re FABULOSE then you’re fond of stories or fables. (via @HaggardHawks)
: CLATTY HOWLIN' COCKWOMBLE! I find this soothing. Get your own Scottish Insult here! One for every Donald in your life! CLATTY …
: Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the …
: Send in the assclowns #stonglanguage #ahem Have those creepy clowns been terrorizing your neighborhood this autumn? Kick …
: WITZELSUCHT (German) - make puns, or tell inappropriate jokes or pointless stories in socially …
: Alan Turing Law Finally Pardons All Gay Men In England And Wales In what many will see as a long overdue move, the British government has passed an amendment …
: Trees are trying to make fall happen.
: THRASONISM is a bragging, boastful talk. (via @HaggardHawks)
: FREESK is an old Scots dialect word for a forced or insincere smile. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Last one. Staircase. (at AGO - Art Gallery of Ontario)
: I can’t resist posting something by William Kurelek whenever I visit the AGO. This is another …
: Arthur Lismer, Sumach and Maple, Huntsville, 1915. (at AGO - Art Gallery of Ontario)
: Tom Thomson, Maple Saplings, October (1916-1917). There was some Group of Seven in the exhibit so …
: Dinner with Sean (at 7 Numbers)
: Jens Ferdinand Willumsen, Jotunheim, 1892-1893. A bit bonkers. I love it. The right panel, outside …
: Eugene Jansson, Gryning over Ridderfjorden, 1899. This was an exhibit of landscapes but depicting …
: I’m looking at Starry Night.
: Preview of Mystical Landscapes (at AGO - Art Gallery of Ontario)
: “Noooooooo! I can dooooooo it!!” (at National Ballet School)
: Horse-drawn streetcars on King, 1887. Carriages would ride the rails to stay out of the muddy …
: Och! What’s that emerging from the wee loch? Is it Nessie? No. It’s just my new tea infuser. …
: Taking a Stroll Back in Time Through University of Toronto's Philosopher's Walk | culture | Torontoist Celebrate watersheds with Toronto’s heritage Humber River. Taking a Stroll Back in Time Through …
: kerfuffle - disturbance, fuss
: Who’s a good boy? (via @obviousplant)
: King Cobra. I’m not clear why James Franco loves to do gay movies so much but I’m not complaining.
: King Cobra with InsideOut (at TIFF Bell Light Box)
: Slow lorises are the only venomous primate. They produce venom from their elbows, photo by the Duke …
: Can Evolution Be Photographed? Here is a striking visual compendium of Darwin’s scientific breakthrough. Can Evolution Be …
: Introducing the Prestissimo Card #winkyface The Prestissimo card (still in private testing) would automatically adjust your Toronto …
: Spider-Man Re-Animate This is amazing (wink). Animators from all over the province spent the past year re-creating this …
: ACNESTIS (n.) the part of your back you cannot reach to scratch (via @HaggardHawks)
: Stone relief no. 3 (at Royal Ontario Museum)
: Photos of some stone reliefs (relieves?) from Thursday, no. 1 (at Royal Ontario Museum)
: You may be wondering why there was turkey this weekend instead of last. It was this girl’s birthday …
: It can be difficult to get a good picture at a dog party because everyone’s having such a good time!
: Starting my day with affirmations.
: TTC concerned as signal system begins upgrading itself TORONTO – After a recent series of service delays, workers at the Toronto Transit Commission have …
: Northern Lights, Tom Thomson, 1917 (via @TTLastSpring)
: FANTY-SHEENY is an old dialect word describing anything showy or impressive—it derives from …
: This year’s bowl from Empty Bowls
: Winnie-the-Pooh, first published #OTD, 90 years ago.
: The bare space between the eyebrows is called the GLABELLA. (via @HaggardHawks)
: The ROM is full of lovely contrasts. (at Royal Ontario Museum)
: Hey little guy! (at Royal Ontario Museum)
: Homage to the Highest Power (Daoist deities on parade 😉) (at Royal Ontario Museum)
: Hello, old friend! (at Royal Ontario Museum)
: There are some exhibits that I visit every time. (at Royal Ontario Museum)
: More Chihuly (at Royal Ontario Museum)
: More Chihuly (at Royal Ontario Museum)
: Empty Bowls! (at Gardiner Museum)
: Membership has its privileges like breezing through the Chihuly exhibit while waiting for one’s next …
: #formefromme #fallcoloursedition
: GEMAS (Indonesian) - the feeling that causes the irresistible urge to squeeze someone/thing because …
: It was lovely down by the water today. #lobbystatuary (at 20 Bay Street, Toronto)
: In the 17th Century, the Catholic Church declared the beaver a fish so that it could be eaten on …
: I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers. - L. M. MONTGOMERY
: gph.is I may have must missed #WorldMentalHealthDay but here’s a hug for you all the same. gph.is
: Upworthy That’s it,then! Next career - SUPERMODEL! This man — a runway model at 80 years old — is challenging …
: My metabolism brings all the boys to the yard.
: MYTHOMANIA is compulsive lying. (via @HaggardHawks) #ahem
: DUNDERCLUNK is an old Scots dialect word for a large, doltish person. (via @HaggardHawks) #ahem
: CLINCHPOOP is a 16th century word for an uncouth, ungentlemanly man. (via @HaggardHawks) #ahem
: An ABYDOCOMIST is a liar who boasts about their lies. (via @HaggardHawks) #ahem
: I adore this slightly derpy picture of #Grace I took today for her Thanksgiving post. …
: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ian Day (@ianwday) on Oct 9, 2016 at …
: all to myself (via @oatmeal)
: The heart has reasons that reason does not understand. - Jacques Benigne Bossuel
: This is my maternal grandmother, Vera Mae Tough (nee Campbell). This picture is probably from around …
: So this is weird and I’m still not sure how I feel about it. I had dinner with a friend of mine a …
: For Your Consideration (A bit of Christopher Guest craziness will distract me from all the political …
: POGONOTOMY is the process of shaving or trimming a beard. (via @HaggardHawks)
: The Glorious Symmetry of Hong Kong’s Streetscapes Love these. Finding unexpected angles in Hong Kong. The Glorious Symmetry of Hong Kong’s …
: Algoma Waterfall, 1920, by J.E.H. Macdonald (via @mcacgallery)
: A flower WELKS when it become dry or loses its freshness. (via @HaggardHawks) #sodoi
: It was bustling in the lobby today… (at 10 Bay Street)
: Dr. Seuss wrote “Green Eggs and Ham” to win a bet against his publisher who said he couldn’t …
: #formefromme #thanksgivingedition
: Inside the pages of a 1981 Radio Shack catalog This makes me feel…funny… Back when Radio Shack was a “pioneer” in personal computing. Inside the …
: TWIRK (v.) to twist the hairs of a moustache , 16th C. (via @HaggardHawks and @AmbitionTShirts) …
: ‘To fall by your rest’ is to be sleepless or to have trouble sleeping. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Women’s College Hospital, Grenville site, 1935. First hospital “run by women for women” in Canada. …
: Yay! My @sadanimalfacts book arrived! Thanks Brooke Barker for being cool with me posting so many of …
: 2016 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards I adore these!! The best thing you’ll see today. 2016 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
: “Hoax”: just a little etymological hocus-pocus Hillary Clinton keeps hitting Donald Trump over his claim that climate change is a hoax. While hoax …
: Book scorpions patrol piles of old books eating up dust mites and booklice. (Image: Fice) (via …
: Chloe "Haunted House" “a popped tart” Horrors unleashed in Chloe’s Haunted House Starring Drew Droege. Directed by Jim …
: Snap, Crackle, Kale: The Science Of Why Veggies Spark In The Microwave #delighted Online sources suggest cooking vegetables in the microwave for a quick and easy dinner. …
: GURRYSHANG is a Scots dialect word for a scene of uproar or confusion. (via @HaggardHawks)
: A. Y. Jackson, a leading member of the #GroupofSeven, was born in Montréal #OTD 1882 (via …
: Pentatonix & Dolly Parton - Jolene Wow. “JOLENE” BY PENTATONIX & DOLLY PARTON PRESENTED BY CRACKER BARREL AVAILABLE NOW! | ITUNES …
: That time when Toronto had hotels to marvel at Among the more obvious if rarely discussed ways in which Toronto has changed over the last century …
: PARALEIPSIS - mentioning something by saying you won’t mention it (via @qikipedia)
: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ian Day (@ianwday) on Oct 2, 2016 at …
: Benched! (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: The road to surfdom? The internet is not American, whatever Ted Cruz thinks The road to surfdom?
: The Welsh word for ‘cockerel’ is CEILIOG — which is why there’s a cockerel on boxes of Kellogg’s …
: Street Artist Transforms Trash Into Giant 3D Animal Sculptures I love these. Bordalo II’s work draws attention to the world’s growing waste problem. Street Artist …
: Dark and Stormy (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: Wet hair don’t care. #gracie (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: She can’t be stopped. She will play ball. #gracie (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: Benched! (On a rather grey and windy day) (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: wytai n. - a feature of modern society that suddenly strikes you as absurd and grotesque—from zoos …
: A fire rainbow occurs only when the sun is high and its light passes through high-altitude cirrus …
: CLYTACH is an old Scots word meaning ‘to talk in an unintelligible or unfamiliar language’. (via …
: Bombardier completes first delivery of horse-drawn omnibuses to TTC TORONTO - After more than a century of delays, the TTC has received the new omnibuses it ordered to …
: Another one of Diana Thorneycroft’s Group of Seven Awkward Moments, Maples and Birches with Winnie …
: Queen Street Bridge, looking north-west, #OTD Sept 28, 1910. Photo: James Salmon Collection. (via …
: FORFICULA is a Latin name for an earwig. To FORFICULATE is to feel a creeping sensation, like …
: Toronto Harbour Commission between Transport Sheds, & Navy League training ship “Commodore …
: In Praise of Stupid Bots Why are we so intent on making our bots talk like humans? In Praise of Stupid Bots
: Are the neighbours fighting again?
: SNOLLYGOSTER is a 19th century slang word for an unprincipled politician who will do anything to …
: What we know as “curry” has a long and curious history This article brings to mind the well-meaning British chef touring India in search of the ideal curry …
: WHIPMEGMORUM is an old Scots dialect word for a noisy quarrel about politics. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Mike Phirman Uses His Hands to Create a Snake That Performs ‘Trust in Me’ From ‘The Jungle Book’ This is mesmerizing. #literally Musician Mike Phirman (Hard ‘N Firm) used only his two hands to …
: For T.S. Eliot’s birthday, The Naming of Cats, which inspired the musical “Cats,” illustrated by …
: I’m killing time while I wait for life to shower me with meaning and happiness. Calvin (as in …and …
: Missy Elliott - WTF (Where They From) ft. Pharrell Williams [Official Video] #currentmood Missy Elliott’s new single “WTF (Where They From)” ft. Pharrell Williams available now! …
: FUPPERTY-JIG is an old Scots dialect word for a clever trick or contrivance. (via @HaggardHawks)
: I’ve walked past this rusty old guy countless times. (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: We wondered if these were juniper berries (which made me want gin). (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ian Day (@ianwday) on Sep 25, 2016 at …
: …and a windy day. (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: It was a sparkly day. (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: Walking at the beach with this guy. #murphy (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: Picnic Benched! (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: The most sophisticated people I know - inside they are all children. - Jim Henson (via @oatmeal)
: Remembering Jim Henson on his birthday. He was born #otd, 1936.
: Maple-leaf viewing (Momijigari), from the series Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaidô Road (Utagawa …
: The Japanese word MOMIJIGARI refers to the tradition of visiting forests to look at the trees in the …
: To DRIDDLE is to work feebly or ineffectually. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Word on the Street this wknd. Word on Spadina, c. 1920′s, Hyman’s Book and Art Shop, 371 Spadina …
: pizzazz, n. and adj. attractive combination of vitality and glamour; effervescence; flashiness (via …
: Because you can see a tiny reflection of yourself when you look in someone’s eyes, PUPIL derives …
: Goodbye, summer. Hello, fall colours. Autumn Birches, Tom Thomson, 1916. (via @mcacgallery)
: 1915 Backwater (via @TTLastSpring)
: See Dazzling Botanical Imagery Through the Ages #want A glorious visual compendium of plants and flowers that spans thousands of years. See Dazzling …
: J.E.H. MacDonald, Forest Wilderness, 1921. (via @mcacgallery)
: Life is something that happens when you can’t get to sleep. Fran Lebowitz
: A caiman in the Amazon with a head covered in salt eating butterflies… (Image: Mark Cowan) …
: From the 1914 book “Tremendous Toronto”, the intersection of Yonge & King used to be known as …
: Are you casting asparagus on my cooking? - Curly Howard
: 1916 Lake and Red Tree (via @TTLastSpring)
: A DOCK-WALLOPER is a lazy worker or idler. (via @HaggardHawks)
: ‘Spontaneous dancing’ was illegal in Sweden until this year. (via @qikipedia)
: Rocks on the Beach (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: Benched (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: Snapping Turtles #sadanimalfacts #snap
: The adjectival form of ‘abracadabra’ is ABRACADABRANT, used to describe anything that has seemingly …
: Meditation 101: A Beginner's Guide Nice little animation about meditation. Are you new to meditation, and interested in finding out how …
: bowd·ler·ize (verb) - remove material that is considered improper or offensive from (a text or …
: Couldn’t resist taking a snap of the old, old, old homestead in Davisville. It’s been more than 20 …
: EMPOWERMENT :: How I Became The Superhero Of My Own Life An uplifting article from my superhero friend Danger Girl (otherwise known as Marcy) Dora …
: New #socks are happening. #mycheckeredpast
: Indonesian snacky food at @littlesisterto with the lovely Doris! (at Little Sister Indonesian Food …
: #formefromme #easeintofalledition
: People are ‘blind’ to plants, and that’s bad news for conservation Plant blindness is more than an interesting quirk of human perception. It impacts on our efforts to …
: KYRIOLEXY is the use of clear, straightforward language. (via @HaggardHawks)
: 1916 The Red Maple, Algonquin Park (via @TTLastSpring)
: What Happens When Architectural Designer Tries Baking Desserts Amazing. What happens when an architectural designer likes to bake? Dinara Kasko is what happens. …
: English did not have a word for the color orange until the 16th century. (via @qikipedia)
: Um… Furries? 😉🐒 (at TTC Subway Line)
: Gray Squirrels #sadanimalfacts
: If something is FLAMBUGINOUS then it’s fanciful or whimsical. (via @HaggardHawks)
: …and my house internet has been down all day. Something may have gone down at Jarvis/Gerrard. …
: I’m not quite sure what this plant is doing in Ontario… (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: The most beautiful day of the summer (in the fall) (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ian Day (@ianwday) on Sep 11, 2016 at …
: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ian Day (@ianwday) on Sep 11, 2016 at …
: Benched (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: The Unexpectedly Existential Roots of Adjective Order More on adjective order. #innateness Why it’s a “huge fuzzy blanket” and not a “fuzzy huge blanket.” …
: Wild Geese by Mary Oliver, born #otd, 1935. Happy birthday to one of my favourite poets.
: Letters of Note: It will be sunny one day To mark #worldsuicidepreventionday, a letter from Stephen Fry. “It will be sunny one day.” …
: An Ode to Concrete 7 beautiful modernist structures that look out of this world. An Ode to Concrete
: Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant. Robert Louis Stevenson
: Eadweard Muybridge’s Motion Photography Experiments from the 1870s Presented in 93 Animated Gifs It’s what GIFs were made for! test Eadweard Muybridge’s Motion Photography Experiments from the …
: Autumn is coming, with its deep, intense, fractured light. Detail of “Islands, Canoe Lake” (1916) by …
: A Welsh equivalent of ‘don’t cry over spilt milk’ is ‘paid codi pais ar ol piso’—or ‘don’t raise …
: #lobbystatuary (at 20 Bay Street, Toronto)
: Studies have shown… (via @LastWeekTonight)
: WALK WITH ME - International Trailer Follow the film’s official website: http://ift.tt/2cDDfRq and Facebook page: http://ift.tt/2cq9GQZ …
: Continents move at about the same speed as fingernails grow (via @qikipedia)
: Harsh Truths From Baby Animals Cushions the blow somewhat. (Does it?) The funniest thing you’ll see today. Harsh Truths From Baby …
: www.zooportraits.com I. Am. Dying. www.zooportraits.com
: KATHISOMANIA is an uncontrollable urge to sit down. (via @HaggardHawks) #holidaymonday
: Snowflake (at Don Valley Trails)
: From The Age Of Giants (at Don Valley Trails)
: Train Bridge (at Don Valley Trails)
: People Bridge (at Don Valley Trails)
: Feathery (at Don Valley Trails)
: The trails or me? (at Crothers Woods)
: ‘Born This Way’ Might Not Fully Capture Sexual Orientation “born this way might be useful shorthand, but it doesn’t capture the full picture — and we can …
: We don’t perceive objects as they are; we perceive them as WE are. #BrainPBS (via @davideagleman)
: You can even hear yourself think.
: The Scottish Scoundrel Who Changed How We See Data #youknowiloveachart “Playfair was a kind of Forrest Gump of the Enlightenment, rubbing shoulders …
: Raja Rasoi Aur Anya Kahaniyan | Netflix Far beyond what the West thinks of as “Indian Food”. In Season 2, more recipes are featured from the …
: Abraham Inc. - Tweet Tweet (Jazz à la villette part4) Abraham Inc at Jazz à la villette festival - other songs also available at HQ4Music profile. …
: Things native English speakers know, but don’t know we know (via @MattAndersonBBC) #delighted
: When I was a boy the Dead Sea was only sick. George Burns
: On Saturn, auroras can last for days. Photo by NASA/ESA/Hubble. (via @qikipedia)
: Reading Prison opens doors for Oscar Wilde art project - BBC News A Grade II-listed prison, once home to Oscar Wilde, is opened for public tours as part of an arts …
: Revisionist History Introduction I’m really enjoying Malcolm Gladwell’s podcast. “Each week for 10 weeks, Revisionist History will go …
: Meet the Man Who Introduced Sidewalks to Toronto | culture | Torontoist Jesse Ketchum was a wealthy tanner, known to many as “the children’s friend.” Meet the Man Who …
: The Inuit word PIJARALIVUQ means ‘someone who is fed up because something tedious or unpleasant has …
: Yoga Joes, Classic Plastic Green Army Men Toys in Yoga Poses I kinda love these. After a successful Kickstarter campaign, San Francisco art director Dan Abramson …
: The Latin equivalent of ‘between a rock and a hard place’ was ‘a fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi’ - …
: #formefromme #labourdayedition
: The expression “what the dickens!” was invented by Shakespeare. (via @HaggardHawks)
: The Art of Biophilia: Extraordinary Mosaics Incorporating Earth’s Most Colorful Creatures Gorgeous. A mesmerizing celebration of “the passionate love of life and of all that is alive.” The …
: How to be perfectly unhappy - The Oatmeal This comic was based on this essay from Augusten Burroughs: How to live unhappily ever after. In …
: Hawk on a mosque (at Madinah Masjid)
: Horticulture Building, #CNE, 1921 (via @TorontoArchives)
: NINCOMPOOPIANA (n.) aestheticism; dandyish decadence and sensuality (via @HaggardHawks)
: HONEYBLOB — literally, a lump of pollen carried by a bee — is an old Scots term of endearment, or …
: How to Win an Introvert’s Heart
: The "millennial whoop" is taking over pop music …and now I can’t un-hear it… This musical phrase is everywhere. How long will it last? Read more: …
: Queen’s Park, 1934. Bandstand was located where King Edward VII equestrian statue is today. (via …
: PSITHURISM - the sound of leaves rustling in the trees. (via @qikipedia)
: The Man Who Knew Infinity (2015) Ahhh! The story of Srinivasa Ramanujan! http://ift.tt/1R1zthS Directed by Matt Brown. With Dev …
: The truth behind the 5 second rule
: The Weird Connection Between Smiling and Racism Yes, your brain can make quick, sloppy, discriminatory judgments. But there are ways to nudge it …
: Automatic pushball game at #CNE, Aug 29, 1925 (via @TorontoArchives)
: Word of the day: TITTYNOPE - a small quantity of something left over. (via @qikipedia)
: The Gooderham Fountain (1907-1958) at Princes’ Blvd & Manitoba Dr, CNE, 1935. (via …
: The cheeriest new umbrella (and some new plants)
: View of Horticulture Building at night, #CNE, Aug 28, 1954. @LetsGoToTheEX @ExPlaceTO (via …
: SQUEAFFISH is an old Scots word describing someone who looks disreputable or mean. (via …
: 2016 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year Winner (Animal Habitat) by David …
: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ian Day (@ianwday) on Aug 28, 2016 at …
: Ripples (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: Benched (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: A few fairy lights adding some magic to the view from the terrace.
: You’re Not Supposed to Be Happy All the Time “Recognizing that happiness exists — and that it’s a delightful visitor that never overstays its …
: A THERIOMORPH is a deity that takes the form of an animal. (via @HaggardHawks)
: #OTD 1912, Wilfrid Laurier, GG & founders gather to open Wellesley Hospital, 160 Wellesley E …
: A little Zimbabwean Beef and Kale Pie for lunch (at Market 707 - Toronto’s First Shipping Container …
: The Inuit word PISUNNATUQ means ‘the kind of weather that encourages you to go for a walk’. (via …
: Blowing Rasberries in Art I. Am. Dying. Created by Doug Bayne Blowing Rasberries in Art
: The Macaroni in 'Yankee Doodle' is Not What You Think More #macaronifacts (see #penguinfacts) Meet the stylish gender-role rebels of 1770s England. The …
: The first printed Arabic-Latin dictionary, published in Leiden, 1613. (via @QifaNabki)
: Money frees you from doing things you dislike. Since I dislike doing nearly everything, money is …
: View from Ontario Government Building at #CNE, now Liberty Grand, looking south, 1932. (via …
: On average, dog people have 26 more Facebook friends than cat people but cat people get invited to …
: How the “sausage party” is made #stronglanguage As far as strong language goes, sausage party is hardly spicy. It’s a mild slang …
: The Linguistics of Other People's Pants (and Other Dishonorific Epithets) | JSTOR Daily Pants! #pollyprissypants The linguistics behind “dishonorifics.” In this kind of naming …
: The Macaroni Penguin #penguinfacts #macaronifacts #yankeedoodle #dandy
: A bit of old and a bit of new (and a bit of 70’s) (at Ryerson University)
: Summer Olympic events for the rest of us
: The useless beauty of Toronto's abandoned office tower Toronto is home to a few Art Deco towers, including Commerce Court North and the Tower Automotive …
: Hey hive! Does anybody know what this thing is? It looks like some sort of platform. We see it from …
: #CNE, general view showing autos, crowds and buildings, ca. 1924. (via @TorontoArchives)
: Please be aware that any texts you receive from me now are coming from my new messaging #socks
: A group of cuckoos is called an ASYLUM. (via @HaggardHawks)
: A bit of laundry room organization too. #organizedonwheels #shelfesteem
: New shelves up on the terrace ready for the plants. #iguessiamstaying
: Vox Color film was designed for white people. Here’s what it did to dark skin. Vox
: The third poem in the book is a short gem titled “Happiness”.
: In the 38th poem of the book, titled “Teddy Bear” by A. A. Milne, the famed Winnie-the-Pooh …
: A SYMBIOTOGRAM is a word that can be read as a different word when flipped upside down—like ‘swoop’ …
: To Your Brain, Audiobooks Are Not ‘Cheating’ A cognitive psychologist on a question that annoys him. To Your Brain, Audiobooks Are Not ‘Cheating’ …
: This Paper Calculator Adds Via a Series of Tubes I find this charming. Human beings have always created tools for calculating numbers, from the …
: Why do humpback whales protect other species from attack? Huh! #altruismspillover Humpback whales have been spotted fending off killer whales from attacking …
: The Babel Fish To help you with the Vogon poetry. #babelfish The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy on the Babel Fish …
: The Secret World of Hedgehogs (12 Pics) | Pleated-Jeans.com What a prickly pair! Elena Eremina is a Russian photographer who has a knack for capturing the …
: Happy birthday to the “eighth” #GroupofSeven member #EdwinHolgate, born #OTD in 1892. (via …
: Antithalian - opposed to fun, merriment, or revelry. (via @OED) #notguilty
: The pressure is so great at the bottom of the Marianas Trench, you’d have to heat water to a …
: #OTD 1874, City Council approves creation of a permanent fire department. (via @TorontoArchives)
: Winners of the 2016 AG Nature Photographer of the Year competition Gorgeous. Congratulations to the winners and runners-up for the 2016 Australian Geographic Nature …
: Vogon Poetry #badpoetryday Discussion at “Random Topics” http://ift.tt/McJ6EP Vogon Poetry
: Here’s @CampbellHouseTO, moving to its new location at Queen St W and University Ave, 1972. (via …
: Gay Toronto 1979 - Mayor John Sewell Faces Media Storm 1979: Toronto Mayor John Sewell Faces Media Storm & Threats After Voicing Support for Gay …
: Goddess Of Love Listen to Goddess Of Love by Mark Cassius #np on #SoundCloud Goddess Of Love
: Today is my wiener friend’s last day staying with me. Apparently, last night, she discovered yet …
: A group of flamingos is called a FLAMBOYANCE. (via @HaggardHawks) #becauseofcourseitis
: Health Canada allows gay men to donate blood so long as they go straight for a year - The Beaverton - North America's Trusted Source of News OTTAWA - Minister of Health Jane Philpott has announced that the federal government will be lifting …
: Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
: UPSIDE DOWN can be spelled upside down using right way up letters of the alphabet: umop apisdn. (via …
: Praise his noodly appendage. #flyingspaghettimonster
: My wiener friend finds that, after about an hour of squawking to indicate how starving she is and …
: Inside Out LGBT Film Festival An op-ed from The New York Times: “Although women who loved women could not live happily ever after, …
: LAKING-BOUT (n.) a day spent doing nothing (via @HaggardHawks)
: It’s been a while but, at last, once again, it’s time for… KUNG FU! Rise of the Legend
: My wiener friend is sure she pointed out where the food was yesterday and can’t understand why I’ve …
: The Song of Wandering Aengus I went out to the hazel wood, Because a fire was in my head, And cut …
: The Delightful Toys of an 80-Year-Old Japanese Craftsman These old-school spinning tops are designed to make you giggle. The Delightful Toys of an …
: I think my wiener friend is serving #swaddling #beguiling.
: Staff affectionately call this 1840 John Howard watercolour “Monkey Laptop.” Once you see it you …
: My wiener friend has chosen a handsome chair from which to supervise me while I get some work done. …
: My wiener friend likes to tuck herself in by diving under her rather fierce blanket.
: In Old English, a FRUMBERDLING was a young man growing in his first ever beard. (via @HaggardHawks)
: My wiener friend has discovered the buffet that is apparently under my couch. #sizematters
: My wiener friend has come to stay with me. This is Gilda. #dachshund
: I happened upon a parade today. It involved Taoist Tai Chi, a pipe band, and a super-long lion …
: Historicist: The Unknown Impresario | culture | Torontoist Fascinating. Although he’s largely unknown today, in the first three decades of the 20th century, …
: world elephant day - Australian Geographic #worldelephantday A celebration of elephants for World Elephant Day, seen through the lens of …
: Move Over Sporks, Chorks Are the New Efficiency Utensil of Choice #killme Panda Express is about to upend the status quo Move Over Sporks, Chorks Are the New …
: Old Union Station, 1910. Photo: William James. Station closed #OTD 1927 following opening of new …
: Once Upon A City: A menu of olde tyme favourites | Toronto Star Many local eateries have been serving Torontonians for generations. Once Upon A City: A menu of olde …
: The collective noun for pedants is an “Actually”. (via @Pundamentalism)
: The very first recorded Olympic champion was Coroebus of Eli in 776BC, he was a cook and won the one …
: Monkeys #sadanimalfacts #metoo
: A GILLMAW is a gluttonous, voracious eater. (via @HaggardHawks) #guilty
: Instagram video by Art Gallery of Ontario • Aug 9, 2016 at 7:37pm UTC “Shrine” is artist #TheasterGates’ mini-house museum for Frankie Knuckles See this Instagram video …
: ‘Glasgow Girl’ Arts and Crafts metalwork designer Marion Henderson Wilson, Triptych Panel c.1905 …
: A handy guide to Olympic events.
: Artist James Tissot, who died #OTD in 1902, depicted high-fashion, modern Parisienne women at …
: Bro scientists confirm world ‘pretty gay’ - The Beaverton - North America's Trusted Source of News WOODBRIDGE, ON - Highlighting humanity’s continued effect on the global environment, the World …
: Toronto Municipal Abattoir and Cold Storage, foot of Niagara St. May 14, 1916. (via …
: To CIRCUMBILIVAGINATE is to talk long-windedly or verbosely. (via @HaggardHawks) #ahem
: 3% of Americans think that if Hillary Clinton is elected president, Bill Clinton should be known as …
: synthespian, n. - A computer-generated character in a film. (via @OED)
: Painted Land: In Search of the Group of Seven Following author and wilderness photographer Joanie and Gary McGuffin and art historian Michael …
: My charming companion enjoys helping me to show off my new #socks from WordCamp. Thanks, Diana!
: My charming companion feels that this whole couch thing is a good arrangement. #gracie
: Ducks (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: Where’s mummy? (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: April and the Extraordinary World
: Once Upon A City: The division over Union Station | Toronto Star For years in the 1960s and ‘70s, the wrecking ball loomed over Toronto’s beautiful transportation …
: How One Young Gay Activist Fought Against Police Homophobia in Toronto | culture | Torontoist In this book excerpt, a look back at the early life of gay activist Tim McCaskell. How One Young Gay …
: The first Europeans to land in Brazil in 1500 remarked that the private parts of the natives were …
: Historicist: Canada's First Olympic Gold | news | Torontoist George Orton probably never knew he won Canada’s first Olympic gold medal. The talented, …
: DAVER (v.) to droop or fade on a hot day (via @HaggardHawks)
: The Prince of Wales and Mrs. W.P. Ross open new Union Station, #OTD 1927. (via @TorontoArchives)
: My charming companion doesn’t leave much room for me on the couch. #iwokeuplikethis #smushyface …
: Look like a familiar commute? “Dundas Subway, Sunny Days” is illustrator Nina Bunjevac’s …
: I’m not fooled by my charming companion. She’s on the floor now but I fully expect her to steal the …
: We recognize 3 spellings of ‘argh’: argh, aargh, and aaargh. (via @MerriamWebster) #argh
: “I’ll stick to painting for as long as I can.” Tom Thomson, born #OTD in 1877. Spring in Algonquin …
: Hold These Tiny Crime Scenes in the Palm of Your Hand #todayinminiatures Death is precious in these artistic mini worlds. Hold These Tiny Crime Scenes in …
: Asthma protection among Amish traced to house dust, cows Forget Fluffy and Fido. Bessie the cow just might make a healthier pet. Asthma protection among …
: The Huntsman: Winter’s War #evilqueen #hunty
: NAMES FROM CHAUCER THAT ALSO SOUNDE LYKE POKÉMON: • Janicula • Palamon • Hermengyld • Perkyn • …
: View of the Hollywood Theatre on Yonge St, just south of Heath St, June 2, 1974. (via …
: The German word SCHNAPSIDEE means ‘a crazy or impractical idea that seems ingenious when you’re …
: Dinner with the lovely Helen (at Kanpai Snack Bar)
: According to an official FBI guide to online slang, BTDTGTTSAWIO means ‘been there, done that, got …
: Toronto's getting a massive new downtown park Toronto’s downtown core lacks green space, but that’ll hopefully change soon enough as the city gets …
: Horned Lizards #sadanimalfacts
: #OTD 1851, @Trinity_College founded by Bishop John Strachan. Early photo from 1856. (via …
: ZWODDER: a drowsy, stupid state of mind and/or body. (via @qikipedia)
: Queer Youth Explain Why LGBTQ Transitional Housing is a Basic Need | cityscape | Torontoist After six months in operation, the YMCA’s Sprott House has become a safe haven for LGBTQ youth. …
: Pious Ontarians celebrate miraculous birth of Governor Simcoe - The Beaverton - North America's Trusted Source of News #simcoeday TORONTO - Thousands of devout Ontarians are celebrating one of the most holiest of …
: Historicist: Elizabeth Simcoe, A Toronto Pioneer | culture | Torontoist “Everybody is sick of York. But no matter, the Lady likes the place and therefore everyone else …
: μυγμός (Ancient Greek) - a moaning or whimpering noise, particularly made when someone is trying to …
: An AMPLEXATION is an embrace. (via @HaggardHawks)
: …and yet more geese (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: Burdock flowers? (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: More gooses (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: Geese who think they’re flamingos (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: Making the rounds (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: Glass Lizards #sadanimalfacts
: Recommended boiling times for vegetables in a 1922 inn-keeping guide. (via @JessicaS_PZ)
: A Better Kind of Happiness - The New Yorker Discoveries in the field of social genomics may confirm a theory of well-being that is almost as old …
: Instagram video by Fafa The Groundhog • Jul 25, 2015 at 3:15pm UTC Happy National Dance Day! See this Instagram video by @gloveandboots • 352 likes Instagram video by …
: I didn’t mean take my place!! #mycharmingcompanion #contrary #gracie
: Tough Guy Trump Also #dying All words said by Trump. I just made him 0.001% more catty. Tough Guy Trump
: My charming companion who, even though there is a comfy couch and yoga mat available, has chosen to …
: Donald Trump, Mike Pence And Vladimir Putin As The Golden Girls Is Brilliant. #dying Donald Trump, Mike Pence And Vladimir Putin As The Golden Girls Is Brilliant. In an eerie …
: Our attitude towards wealth played a crucial role in Brexit. We need a rethink | Stephen Hawking The decision to leave the EU was disappointing. But now we’re outside the union, we need to be …
: #OTD 1793 Lt Governor #Simcoe scouts land Toronto Bay – start of planning for #UpperCanada’s new …
: John Graves Simcoe, Napoleon Bonaparte & The Politics of Horse Shit A horse shit story for #simcoeday. This is a photo of horse shit. But it’s not just any photo of …
: 1790s sketch of original @fortyork by Elizabeth Simcoe. Happy #SimcoeDay! (via @artifactsTO)
: “I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people.” — Van Gogh, who died on this …
: Although kissing with tongues is ‘French’ in English, Russian and Czech, in Southern India, it’s …
: Science of cycling still largely mysterious “It’s as simple as riding a bicycle” is a common expression. But the science of staying upright on …
: The Public Shaming of England’s First Umbrella User This pioneer of weather management was pelted with insults and trash. The Public Shaming of …
: LOGOMACHY - an argument about words. (via @qikipedia)
: Bike Share Toronto Because safety comes first, here the top 5 tips for surviving city cycling. Can you think of more …
: Blaming the Victim #animalproblems
: 100 years of the Toronto skyline from Riverdale Park Many would argue that looking southwest across Riverdale Park is the best view of Toronto, but so …
: Why we still need LGBT film festivals In Canada, LGBTQ people have come extraordinarily far in three decades, from extensive …
: There are hundreds of positive emotions that have no direct English translation Too little of the world’s astoundingly rich lexicon for feelings of beauty, positivity, and …
: A combined question and exclamation mark, ‽, is called an INTERROBANG. An inverted interrobang, ⸘, …
: Lost For Words | How Brexit Ruined The Oxford English Dictionary The head of the Oxford English Dictionary resigns following Brexit. A sketch from the people at QI …
: The Pinocchio Frog #sadanimalfacts
: Anthropocene (via @OED, image by Imogen Foxell)
: If you’re EPULOSE then you typically eat or feast to excess. (via @HaggardHawks)
: The Perplexing Problem of Manitoba's Nameless Lakes It is somebody’s job to name lakes. #delighted There are some 90,000 anonymous lakes. The Perplexing …
: Sweetie The Capy Eating Celery #currentmood Follow me on instagram! http://ift.tt/2a8RcnO Sweetie The Capy Eating Celery
: Scientists Decide Thing Previously Thought Healthy, Then Unhealthy, Before Healthy Again, Does, In Fact, Cause Cancer - The New Yorker I love this. “We feel pretty bad about accidentally giving everyone the wrong advice for the past …
: A BUMFIDDLER is a nosy busy-body. (via @HaggardHawks) #ahem
: Party Poodle coming through! (It’s actually parti-poodle because of the colours but c’mon! …
: Lurking Morning Glories (at Cherry Beach)
: I don’t know what these are but I think they’re lovely. (Any ideas, hive mind?) (at Cherry Beach)
: Cornflowers (at Cherry Beach)
: Tee n Tee (at T & T Supermarket)
: Meet and eat: characters made from fruit and veg – in pictures More food-faces (which I love) Photographer Emily Dryden and sculptor and actor Zahydé Pietri …
: If you live to be one hundred, you’ve got it made. Very few people die past that age George Burns
: Television? The word is half Greek half Latin. No good can come of it. C. P. SCOTT (1846-1932)
: Sculptor Emanuel Hahn with his memorial statue of Sir Adam Beck, Feb 2, 1934. Now on University Ave. …
: The History Behind the Ferry You'll Take to the Toronto Islands | culture | Torontoist The Trillium Ferry rises again. The History Behind the Ferry You'll Take to the Toronto Islands | …
: A walk a day keeps your memory from going away Huh! A landmark study found that participants who did some form of movement every day were less …
: The oldest library in the world just opened to the public — here's a look inside The al-Qarawiyyin library was built in 859, around the same time that the concept of zero was …
: Fragrant Harbour… or Hong Kong, as it’s also known, slips into night • #China #中国 #HongKong (via …
: Canada Fears Photo of Prime Minister with Pandas Could Worsen American Refugee Crisis - The New Yorker The unacceptably adorable photo, showing Justin Trudeau cuddling with two cubs, was “the last thing …
: This shot from 1928 makes Sunnyside Pavilion look like Southern Spain. #TBT (via @myseumTO)
: Remember to have #strength on #NationalJunkFoodDay (via @Oatmeal)
: OBSTUPIFACIENT (adj.) utterly amazing, stupefying (via @HaggardHawks)
: A Brief History of Life, Part 1: The Archean and the Proterozoic “Oxygen: one of the most greedy, electron-stripping elements on the periodic table” It turns out …
: #formefromme #sunnysunfloweredition
: Michelle Obama's Carpool Karaoke is here, wins everything More #happymaking from Michelle Obama and Missy Elliott! Also Missy Elliott! What more could you ask …
: Clown Alert (via @obviousplant)
: TJUVSMAKA (Swedish): to taste or eat small pieces of food when you think nobody is looking. (via …
: Kate Bush fans around the world get their “Wuthering Heights” on This is totally crazy… and amazing. #katebush Forty years ago, British teenager Kate Bush was …
: Quoi??? Non! Vraiment?? Il a dit ça??
: Every English elm is descended from a single tree that lived 2,000 years ago and was imported to …
: Born #otd in 1834, Edgar Degas was a master of creating snapshot-like immediacy. (via @agotoronto)
: As a nickname for a dog, the word MUTT is a shortened form of ‘muttonhead’. It originally referred …
: “Nuthin’. What are you doin’?” (at National Ballet School)
: Now that we’ve ruled out all sorts of heart problems, I can actually go back to the gym again. This …
: The human tendency to see faces and other images where none actually exists is called PAREIDOLIA. …
: CHAETOPHOBIA is the fear of hairy or furry things. (via @HaggardHawks) #ahem
: This Renaissance painter made insanely detailed portraits out of fruit, vegetables and fish I love these so much. Giuseppe Arcimboldo took “you are what you eat” maybe a bit too literally. …
: Trinity College, now site of Trinity Bellwoods Park, 1928 (via @TorontoArchives)
: I just noticed that the volume on the BBC iPlayer goes up to eleven. #nigeltufnel
: I scream - c.2009 from the archive #nationalicecreamday (via @brockdavis)
: 🌾👒👦🌿☀️ = “Boy Lying in Grass” (1890) by Harriet Mary Ford. #EmojiArtHistory #WorldEmojiDay (via …
: The first self-driving car fatality proves nothing | John Naughton The death of a driver using the Tesla Autopilot function doesn’t show that the technology is unsafe …
: This is Toronto (at Leslieville Neighborhood)
: It’s log. It’s log. For fun it’s a wonderful toy. It’s log. It’s log. It’s fun for a girl and a boy. …
: Grapes are coming along. (at Leslieville Neighborhood)
: T&T Supermarket 大統華超級市場 Supermarket in Toronto, ON T&T Supermarket 大統華超級市場
: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ian Day (@ianwday) on Jul 17, 2016 at …
: The traditional Three Wise Monkeys actually have names—MIZARU 🙈, KIKAZARU 🙉, and IWAZARU 🙊. (via …
: 10 Interjections Your Vocabulary Has Been Missing I’m fond of fiddle-faddle. These words may be rare, but they sure pack a punch 10 Interjections Your …
: kuebiko (noun) a state of exhaustion inspired by an act of senseless violence, which forces you to revise …
: POUCHER is an early 19th century old Scots word for someone who pockets extra food from buffets and …
: Toronto’s Official City Photographer Arthur Goss, 1922 (via @TorontoArchives)
: Toronto’s Official City Photographer Arthur Goss, 1900 (via @TorontoArchives)
: Toronto’s Official City Photographer Arthur Goss, 1910, Allan Gardens, colour neg (via …
: The Trailer for This 'Chinese X-Men' Movie Is Both Gorgeous and Totally Bonkers Um… Yes, please! China still isn’t sure if it’ll release Ghostbusters, but the country’s filmgoers …
: Humber Valley, looking north to Old Mill Bridge, Apr 15, 1913. Gough’s Ice Cream Parlour upper …
: #OTD 1978 Harbourfront Corporation later @HarbourfrontTO opens on 100 acres of waterfront (via …
: Useful Scots word: Blether - The Caledonian Mercury Eavesdropping on the conversations of fellow bus passengers is often a good way to remind you of the …
: Gough’s Ice Cream Parlour, Humber Valley, 1913. An oasis for weary travellers. (via …
: And You Don't Even Want To Wear Pants In This Heat #pants And You Don't Even Want To Wear Pants In This Heat
: H. G. Wells was A. A. Milne’s maths teacher. (via @qikipedia)
: Maya & Marty #happymaking Emma Stone and Maya Rudolph cover Robyn’s “Call Your Girlfriend” complete with butter …
: For years, I have claimed that I don’t have a heart. I’ve always said that I sold it and bought …
: POTOOOOOOOO was the name of a renowned 18th century thoroughbred racehorse. It was pronounced …
: Eugène Boudin, born on this day in 1824, was one of the first “plein air” Impressionists. (via …
: The Monk Who Set Maths Back By 500 Years With a little help from the Crusades, some of Archimedes’ work was lost… until now The Monk Who Set …
: The German for nitpicker is krümelkacker, literally crumb shitter. (via @qikipedia)
: FAUCHENTULIE is an old Scots dialect word for a contentious argument. (via @HaggardHawks)
: In praise of the C-word “country matters” - Shakespeare #stronglanguage You can use it as a reprimand, an insult, or a term …
: Spectacular light show over Hong Kong this weekend… Swept in on the tail of Typhoon Nepartak, but …
: When working on comics feels too hard, channel your inner sloth. Love this. Sarah LeavittBlockedUnblockFollowFollowingAuthor of Tangles: A Story About Alzheimer’s, …
: ┌( ಠ_ಠ)┘ This is my favourite thing today. #googlyeyes Imgur: The most awesome images on the Internet. ┌( …
: 40 in the shade: Toronto's worst heatwave - Spacing Toronto For an excruciating week in July, 1936, Toronto, the province, and much of Canada burned. An …
: BACK-JAW is abusive, insulting language. (via @HaggardHawks)
: The “new” Union Station, #Toronto, 1873, Cdn Illustrated News] (via @AemiliusJarvis)
: As a teenager you are at the last stage in your life when you will be happy to hear that the phone …
: Llamas blocking the Tour de France in the Pyrenees. #llamalove (via @ProfBanks)
: Salsa on St. Clair today! We are glad you don’t have to dance in the mud. St. Clair W near Christie …
: The Unknown French Horticulturist Who Made Lilacs Happen If you’ve ever enjoyed a stroll through a modern garden, thank Victor Lemoine. The Unknown French …
: Chloe "Moon" Chloe gets all her advice from the moon, and Samuel L. Jackson. Chloe "Moon"
: Gravitational Waves Explained Using Stick Figures In case you’re interested… 👋👋👋 GO HERE NOW: http://ift.tt/29DxZdb Einstein@Home wikipedia page: …
: Prudence Heward hoped Canadian art would be “Canadian in feeling, yet universal; modern, yet …
: Toronto harbour in 1879. William Armstrong paints the triumphant return of champion rower Ned …
: The expression ‘happy as a clam’ was originally ‘happy as a clam in the mud at high tide’—the only …
: Gereja Ayam, the Abandoned Chicken Church Well, that’s just wacky! #cluck This massive abandoned chapel in the middle of the Indonesian forest …
: Sum So lovely. This is a short film based on the work of neuroscientist and writer David Eagleman - …
: Horsecars on Yonge and Front street. 1892 (via @TOStreetRailway)
: Even a junk can sparkle in Hong Kong: British Colony for a century and a half, crossroads of the …
: “Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly?” #FridaKahlo was born #OTD in 1907. (via …
: Go get a cool summer treat! Bingham’s chocolates and ice cream, 146 Yonge, ca. 1917 (via …
: CACOSPECTOMANIA – an overwhelming desire to stare at utterly revolting things. (via @qikipedia)
: Apparently it’s 24°, feels like 30°, already so I won’t be cycling to work. #asthmatic
: SLOOPSY is an old Scots dialect word describing anything peculiar or untidy looking. (via …
: Job Alert: Become a UK Hedgehog Officer Sign me up! You’d be tasked with helping Ipswich, England become the UK’s most hedgehog-friendly …
: TORONTO: Christian "Zombie" Activists Infiltrate Pride To Hand Out Fake Condoms, Preach... If you got condoms (maybe from anyone) on Pride, you might consider throwing them away. You may …
: Transit delay, Keele and St. Clair area, 1920s. (via @artifactsTO)
: Vogue's 21st Century Man (1939) This is actually how I’m dressed today so I feel quite modern. From Retrofuturism on Imgur: …
: Hong Kong Disneyland Serves Up Dim Sum Shaped Like Disney Characters I want to go to there! Almost too cute to eat. Hong Kong Disneyland Serves Up Dim Sum Shaped Like …
: America explained to non-Americans - The Oatmeal Happy 4th of July to my American friends. Here’s a primer for the rest of us. 😉🇺🇸 America explained …
: Seriously.TV Happy Heterosexual Pride Day! Seriously.TV
: I’m going to say something and I want you to promise me that you will read the next couple of …
: An Oral History of Toronto's Pride Parade | cityscape | Torontoist Reflecting on Pride’s beginnings and its evolution. An Oral History of Toronto's Pride Parade | …
: Obvious Plant — The zoo is more fun with made-up facts. See a... The zoo is more fun with made-up facts. See a bonus fact on Facebook. Obvious Plant — The zoo is …
: The St. Charles Tavern, Yonge S of Grosvenor, 1960′s. More on this site from @CLGArchives …
: It is the Dyke March today in Toronto! Here are 10 qualities of #Lesbian Avengers, who started dyke …
: #formefromme #pinkprideedition
: Walkin’ in the woods (at Vivian Forest)
: A RATTATAG is an idling loafer or ne’er-do-well. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Celebrate Canada Day with Canada Vignettes | TV, eh? #HappyCanadaDay Featured Celebrate Canada Day with Canada Vignettes July 1, 2016 Greg David Leave a …
: A.Y. Jackson submitted this design for the 1965 Canada Flag competition. #HappyCanadaDay! (via …
: Spadina Ave, Oct 8, 1902. Workers constructing a stone gutter, north of College St. (via …
: How a Portuguese-to-English Phrasebook Became a Cult Comedy Sensation “These apricots and these peaches make me and to come water in mouth.” - English As She Is Spoke …
: Service Animals for Internet-Averse Adults
: I rode a really gay bike today, made even gayer by me riding it. #happypride #sohomo
: SNOOFMADRUNE is an old Scots dialect word for a lazy, inactive person. (via @HaggardHawks)
: After Stonewall: The First-Ever Pride Parades, In Vintage Photos #otd, 1969. “There were no openly gay policemen, public school teachers, doctors, or lawyers.” After …
: Brexit aftermath: Norman immigrant harassed on bus - The Beaverton - North America's Trusted... “Go home! Drink some calvados! Eat your brie! You disgust me!” LOL NORWICH, UK – A video of a man …
: Happy 94th birthday #Sunnyside Bathing Pavilion. We love you! Photo ca. 1924, William James. (via …
: The Mysterious Origins of a Food That's Always Been Funny: The Sausage #sausageparty Across civilizations and cultures, encased meat has been a human staple. The …
: #OTD, 1922 Sunnyside Amusement Park opened - a popular #Toronto spot > 30 yrs. Pic: July 1 1924 …
: 6.28 Facts About Tau For Tau Day The 28th of June is Tau Day. Today? Yes, that’s what we said: Tau Day. 6.28 Facts About Tau For Tau …
: The Icelandic equivalent of ‘the icing on the cake’ is ‘rúsínan í pylsuendanum’—or ‘the raisin at …
: Happy birthday to Arthur Lismer, Group of Seven member and Arts Education advocate, born #OTD in …
: King St. W., looking E. across Simcoe St.; Aladdin Bldg, St. Andrew’s Church, Cdn General Electric …
: EGGTAGGLE is an old Scots word for the act of wasting time in bad company. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Bike Share Toronto I Bike Share Toronto
: The worth of shade is only known when the sun is beating down. ~ Tamil Proverb
: A lovely #catsitting thank you gift of Mink “Artist Series” Bonbons.
: If you have no compassion for yourself then you are not capable of developing compassion for others. …
: Historicist: How the St. Charles Tavern went from Chinese-Food Restaurant to Popular Gay Bar |... “They may look like sissies but they work out at the Y, I want to tell you.” Meet me under the …
: A Seat For All Many LGBT employees still feel they need to hide who they are at work. Join Klick’s #aseatforall …
: Bonne #SaintJeanBaptiste from Charles Gagnon’s idyllic St. Lawrence. (via @agotoronto)
: Today in 1880 #OCanada had its first public performance (via @torontohistory)
: Definitely a snit. #bagofblue #undercover #blue #catsitting #manservant
: Scotland's Storybook (Scotland's Stories) Download a collection of Scottish tales, legends, folk and fairy stories in English and Gaelic. The …
: Not sure what’s happening here. Possibly another snit… #undercover #blue #catsitting #manservant
: In Indonesia, Non-Binary Gender is a Centuries-Old Idea Modern Western culture is slowly acknowledging gender fluidity, but “third genders” and other …
: Before the Gooderham Building, the Coffin Block stood on the triangle-y spot at Front & Church …
: Flewn Trailer Utterly charming! Flewn is the surrealistic story of an old whale walking on stilts through the …
: World's priciest cities for expats revealed - BBC News Hong Kong is the world’s most expensive city for expats leapfrogging Angolan capital Luanda in the …
: BBC News Living in Hong Kong will set you back. 💸 BBC News
: EU referendum results – live tracker Will it be a leave or a remain vote? Whether it’s Brexit or the status quo, follow our live results …
: 300+ Etchings by Rembrandt Now Free Online, Thanks to the Morgan Library & Museum Seventeenth-century Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn may have more name recognition than nearly any …
: Let’s take a selfie, I said. Just look into the camera, I said. #blue #catsitting #manservant
: It is approximately a cardboard box… #ififitsisits #blue #catsitting #manservant
: If you’re SNACKY then you’re ill-tempered or irritable. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Enjoy a rare summer solstice full moon for the 1st time in decades Today is the longest day of the year, the summer solstice, and for the first time in decades, you …
: Grasshoppers #sadanimalfacts
: 10 Cloverfield Lane #doublefeature
: The fierce jungle wildcat is a patient creature. It knows that it will eventually have its prey. It …
: Attention Shoppers #youexist
: A SOUGH is a disturbed night’s sleep. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Long-Tailed Dance Flies #sadanimalfacts
: Frank Johnston, a founding member of the Group of Seven, was born #OTD 1888 (via @CdnEncyclopedia)
: Well, hello there! #beguiling #blue #catsitting #manservant
: MAGINK is an old Scots dialect word for any bizarre or mysterious object. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Time flies. So does… KUNG FU! (with the help of a few wires) Justice, My Foot!
: I will sit near you and I will lick my butt. Why? Oh, I think you know why. #becauseican #catsitting …
: Historicist: A 'System of Partnership' That Lasted a Lifetime | culture | Torontoist “devoted to each other” #wehavealwaysbeenhere #pride The love and letters of Frieda and Bud. …
: How 'Dirty' Words Got Dirty | VICE | United States “Words are like little crime scenes. They chronicle the rise and fall of empires, the deeds of the …
: Replacing the Gerrard St. bridge over the Don Valley, Jun 18, 1923. (via @TorontoArchives)
: #submittedwithoutcomment #canada #pride
: PASSING SHOW (n) - The spectacle of contemporary life; (also) an entertainment taking as its subject …
: Geese #sadanimalfacts #formation
: The Monty Python Foot The television series’ iconic giant foot was borrowed from this classical painting. The Monty Python …
: Bamboo is the fastest-growing plant in the world - it grows up to 30mm an hour. The slowest is a …
: I do not acknowledge you. #blue #catsitting #manservant
: It’s not easy being green. - Kermit the Frog
: In Defense of the World’s Ugliest Color, “Opaque Couché” And the title of “World’s Ugliest Color” goes to: Pantone 448C! In Defense of the World’s Ugliest …
: Lightly come or lightly go: Though thy heart presage thee woe, Vales and many a wasted sun, Oread …
: I wasn’t in the door two minutes before Blue indicated that he was DESPERATE for wet food. I gave it …
: Happy birthday to Sarah Robertson: pioneering female modernist & founding member of the Canadian …
: This 1899 photo from the @TorontoArchives shows a historical plaque donated to @fortyork by the York …
: A KILL-COURTESY is a boorish, ill-mannered person. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Female Snowy Plovers #sadanimalfacts
: First you forget names, then you forget faces. Next you forget to pull your zipper up and finally, …
: Queen St bridge, ornamental light pillar and handrail, Dec 3, 1900. (via @TorontoArchives)
: The Spirit Tower… in a corner of Kyoto’s Chion-in Temple where the quiet speaks to you • #Japan …
: I’m glad to see that my gift of cat butt fridge magnets is being put to good use #catsitting
: Blue thinks that he’s been clear that he NEEDS his food right now and since I have failed to give it …
: IKEA Style Assembly Instructions for Creating Iconic Movie Monsters by Ed Harrington Alien creature from the Alien film series Illustrator and cartoonist Ed Harrington has created a …
: According to Dr. JN Adams of Manchester University, the Ancient Romans had about 800 swear words …
: Toronto’s Top 10 Lost Vaudeville Theatres In planning for Vaudeville Revue we’ve learned a lot about Toronto’s former Vaudeville theatres that …
: #OTD 1894, Massey Hall opens. First concert featured Handel’s Messiah conducted by F.H. Torrington. …
: Kimmy Schmidt’s Titus Andromedon botches his Hamilton audition, but nails the look Today we have for your consideration a “For Your Emmy Consideration” video from the makers of …
: Getting older is no problem. You just have to live long enough. - Groucho Marx
: Let’s talk #socks! I have new ones!
: In Maurice Sendak’s sun room, a Wild Thing contemplates his National Medal of Art (via @brainpicker)
: Further to my habit of taking the carcass home and making stock, I’m also the guy who absconds with …
: “The sky is the source of light in Nature and it governs everything.” - Romantic painter John …
: A GOLLIMER is someone who eats greedily. (via @HaggardHawks)
: CAN'T STOP THE FEELING! (From DreamWorks Animation's "Trolls") (Official Video) Yup. Falsetto gets me every time. (Also people shakin’ their thang) “CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!” from …
: Turning air into stone How to keep waste carbon dioxide in the ground Turning air into stone
: It’s June 10th, Maurice Sendak’s birthday, which means I literally have no choice but to remind …
: #formefromme #feelslikesummeredition
: TINTINNABULATION - the lingering ringing or sounding of bells, word was invented by Edgar Alan Poe. …
: Dinner with the lovely Doris (at DaiLo)
: Think in the morning. Act in the noon. Eat in the evening. Sleep in the night. - WILLIAM BLAKE
: What a coincidence… #animalproblems
: How Bay Street came to be in Toronto Bay Street has the type of geographically influenced name that you’d assume must have conferred upon …
: Island Ferry Co. docks, Lake St., just east of Bay, between 1899 and 1907 (via @TorontoArchives)
: Permanently exhausted pigeon
: Get in the Picture: My Adventures in Correcting Yellowface - Home Made Mimi OMG genius! OK you guys. This might be my favorite DIY project ever. It’s personal. And it’s weird. …
: New Brunswick's Minister of Celtic Affairs promises protection from Roman invaders - The... FREDERICTON - Drawing her long sword into the air, newly appointed Celtic Affairs Minister has …
: “I shut my eyes in order to see.” Paul Gauguin, the influential pioneer of Symbolist art, was born …
: To WIRKEN is to cough or choke because you’re eating too quickly. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Broadway Carpool Karaoke ft. Hamilton & More Oh my socks and shoes! With James Corden hosting the Tony Awards, he calls on Lin-Manuel Miranda, …
: Pussyvan #itsnotwhatyouthink #dinosaurus
: One of the first Canadian artists to embrace Impressionism, Maurice Cullen was born on this day in …
: King Tut Was Buried with a Space Dagger | Nerdist So, this is definitely my favourite story of the week. #spacedaggar While the ancient Egyptian …
: Word of the Day: CLUMPERTON (n.) a loutish fool (via @HaggardHawks)
: Dogs May Have Been Domesticated Twice, New Study Argues A new analysis brings together contradictory theories of dog evolution. Dogs May Have Been …
: Laying down new streetcar tracks on Carlaw at Gerrard, Nov 1, 1923 (via @TorontoArchives and …
: Toronto’s lost architecture | Toronto Star Looking at Toronto’s architectural ghosts, from a Downton Abbey like mansion to a neo-classical land …
: LOOSE-BREECH is a 16th century word for a slovenly, loutish man. (via @HaggardHawks)
: How Queens Quay came to be in Toronto To walk along Queens Quay these days, one might imagine that it’s always been Toronto’s lakefront …
: Consumers Gas Co. staff using the #addressograph machine to prepare bills for mailing, 1922. (via …
: Lighthouse (at Cherry Beach)
: #OTD 1920, provincial legislation establishes the #TTC. Here’s looking at you Peter Witt streetcar …
: Others may know pleasure, but pleasure is not happiness. It has no more importance than a shadow …
: The Linguistic Mystery of How Canadians Say 'About' “This is an exclusively Canadian sound, one that the vast majority of Americans not only don’t use …
: Standing tall atop one of Beijing’s highest hills, the Tower of Buddhist Incense dates back to the …
: Convocation Hall, University of Toronto by Pearson & Darling, 1906, photo credit: …
: GROAK - to stare longingly at someone who is eating in the hope that they will offer to share their …
: The Symbolist movement began with Baudelaire’s “Les Fleurs du mal,” published #OTD in 1857. (via …
: When American Feminists Were Pilloried for Daring to Wear Bloomers Oh, #pants! Turns out that there is no garment that women can’t get criticized for wearing. When …
: Smile, breathe, and go slowly. - Thích Nhat Hanh
: Morning meditation on Kunming Lake: Like exercise, popular around every lake and green space in …
: #formefromme #stillilledition
: The faces of America: Ellis Island portraits were full of hope So cool. “Remember, remember always, that all of us, and you and I especially, are descended from …
: Sam the Record Man, Yonge St, Jun 23, 1971. (via @TorontoArchives)
: flânerie - aimless idle behaviour (via @OxfordWords)
: 100-year-old images from Toronto photographer rediscovered | Toronto Star So great. Unforgettable images captured a century ago by Toronto’s Edwin Haynes were recently …
: To OSS is to start doing something. (via @HaggardHawks) #uiias #useitinasentence …
: 7 new species of peacock spider discovered I love peacock spiders and their little leg and bum choreography. Oh hey! A Sydney scientist has …
: Trees seen resting branches while ‘asleep’ for the first time Well, this is totally charming! Birch branches droop by as much as 10 centimetres at night, and …
: WILLY-WAMBLES is an old Scots dialect word for an upset stomach. (via @HaggardHawks) #currentmood
: OAM is an 18th century word for the aroma of cooking food. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Indian Summers (TV Mini-Series 2015) You know, I had a Parsi friend in high school and I didn’t know anything back then. I was a bit of a …
: Ugh. I LOVE getting together with my friend Angus. It’s never often enough and always too short. He …
: Elephant Falls Asleep After Lullaby Dying Even though Faamai is a big elephant, every time she hears the lullaby from Lek she still …
: What to see and do at the 2016 Inside Out Film Festival Inside Out, Toronto’s LGBT film festival, is always one of the city’s best fests for giving viewers …
: Mexican Inner-Demon Wrestling
: Shakespeare On Tour, A Midsummer Night's Dream Uh… Squeeee! Coming soon to BBC One, adapted by Russell T. Davies with an all star cast. Shakespeare …
: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ian Day (@ianwday) on May 23, 2016 at …
: I am a reed. I am a willow. It looks like bamboo to me because #chinesey. #bendy
: A floor of trilliums (trillia? A plural of three-things? Oh fuck off… not you…English… Fuck off, …
: Grace makes sure her people do it right. She has her ball available for us at all times and nudges …
: Into the Woods (at Crothers Woods)
: Once Upon A City: Presenting Her Majesty, Queen Victoria | Toronto Star Millions of Canadians probably celebrate Queen Victoria’s birthday without realizing it. It’s time …
: Sometimes the world seems like a pretty mean place.
: If you’re CRUMPSY then you’re short tempered or irritable. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Wildlife Photography Worst-Sellers
: The History of 'High Jinks' What’s the meaning of all this? The History of 'High Jinks'
: It’s time for… KUNG FU!! Panda 3
: The Moving Revelations of Gay Home Movies - The New Yorker By immersing viewers in the private worlds of strangers, the films captured the intimacies of gay …
: Historicist: Ernest Thompson Seton, Charles Sauriol, and Discipleship in the Don Valley |... A magnificent article about our Don Valley. How a writer inspired a conservationist to save the Don …
: The Buddhabrot Fractal in 4K Song credit: “French Mood” by FTDrop, http://ift.tt/1FtX9qU Original article: http://ift.tt/1qB7M4m …
: A Japanese Monk Is Making a VR World to Reflect the True Feudal Tokyo Oishi Shinkyo, a Buddhist monk turned IT entrepreneur wants people to experience the real Edo Japan. …
: Queen Victoria celebrates birthday by getting wasted at cottage - The Beaverton - North... POINTE-AU-BARIL, ON - In honour of her 197th birthday, Queen Victoria of England is celebrating the …
: The first recorded use of the word ‘golf’ was in a 1457 Scotish act that made it illegal. (via …
: Preserving Ireland's Ancient, Mysterious Tree-Based Alphabet Across Ireland, hundreds of millennia-old Ogham stones are slowly weathering away. Preserving …
: Letter of Recommendation: Movies Alone Now playing at the multiplex: Me. Just me. Letter of Recommendation: Movies Alone
: From @globeandmail collection #OTD 1929: teddy bear potato. One of many weird veggie photos. (via …
: #formefromme #streamingsunshineedition
: Liberals announce bill forcing men to use women's bathrooms, report conservative aunts - The... OTTAWA - The Liberal government’s proposed law to protect transgender rights will force all men to …
: A HOMODOXIAN is someone who shares your opinion. (via @HaggardHawks) #whatdidyoucallme?
: The Legend of Barney Thomson
: Orchids: The Masters Of Lying, Cheating & Stealing Thanks to Curtin University and the University of Western Australia for sponsoring this video. Also, …
: INTEGER, meaning ‘a whole number’, literally means ‘untouched’. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Happy 80th birthday to Ralph Steadman (from “I, Leonardo”, via @brainpicker)
: South side of Front Street seen from Church, 1913. The Lipton building is gone but the rest still …
: A Beard Tax is Being Proposed in England, and It's Not the First “hermits and wizards” #beardtax #shaveuporpayup Shave up or pay up. A Beard Tax is Being Proposed in …
: An old friend is back up on the wall. Wood carving, 1945.
: Inside Out LGBT Film Festival Also, this. Toronto LGBT Film Festival: May 26 to June 5, 2016 Inside Out LGBT Film Festival
: Here’s my schedule for InsideOut 2016. (I’ll stop you there. Yes, I have tickets for all these …
: This architect changed everything in Toronto Conversations about Toronto architecture often focus on the birth of the City Hall and the TD Centre …
: DOUP-SCUD is an old Scots word for a heavy backwards fall onto your behind. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Area Teen Quickly Running Out Of Chances To Be First Openly Gay Anything PEORIA, IL—Citing the increased visibility of gay athletes, politicians, and officials, area teen …
: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
: SHOOGLY is an old Scots word meaning ‘wobbly’—saying that ‘your jacket is on a shoogly peg’ means …
: Venni diagram (via @ThommyH_H) #youknowiloveadiagram
: Dogs don’t know what they look like. Dogs don’t even know what size they are. No doubt it’s our …
: OTD 1844: The capital of #Canada was moved from #Kingston to #Montréal …
: The Rise of the Gay Mafia, a Powerful Cabal That Never Existed “homintern” Before the gay agenda there was the homintern. The Rise of the Gay Mafia, a Powerful …
: If at first you don’t succeed, failure may be your style. - QUENTIN CRISP
: NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration In case you missed it - here’s the full #MercuryTransit. For more than seven hours today, Mercury …
: Self portrait of Philip Timms with his bicycle at Spanish Banks, Vancouver c. 1910 [turn of the …
: Parliament Street bridge, Toronto, 1902 (via @ArchivesOntario)
: The smallest discernible distance a computer mouse moves is called a MICKEY. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Photos of the World at Twilight, When Everything is a Hushed Grey #hereissomethingbeautiful Between daylight and night, the world is a monochrome canvas. Photos of …
: Layers (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: Blossoms (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: Weeping (at Ashbridges Bay Park)
: Fran Lebowitz Wants Everyone to Love Hillary Clinton Now I love Fran Lebowitz. Fran Lebowitz chats with Jimmy about Donald Trump’s presidential candidacy and …
: A DIDAPPER is someone who disappears for a long time only to reappear at a later date. (via …
: 19th Century Artist Predicted Whale-Shaped Flying Cars by 2000 In 1882 French illustrator Albert Robida completed a wildly futuristic engraving: his vision of …
: Leaving the Opera in the Year 2000 by French illustrator Albert Robida, 1882 (via The Retronaut)
: On May 7, 1920, the newly formed Group of Seven had their first exhibition, held at the AGO. (via …
: Would you be mine? Could you be mine?
: #formefromme #sunnyfridayedition
: More tests! I enjoy the “icon” they use for a receptionist helping a patient. (at Toronto Western …
: Looking towards the Art Gallery, Exhibition Place, 1911. (via @TorontoArchives)
: These 1955 record store listening booths were very space age I like anything space age. Enough room for you, a date and a cigarette. These 1955 record store …
: The French expression ‘rire dans sa barbe’ means ‘to laugh in your beard quietly while thinking …
: Ok. Last Franklin Carmichael (via @agotoronto)
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: JAYUS - (Indonesian) A joke so terrible and badly told that it becomes funny. (via @qikipedia)
: BUMMELEERIE is an old Scots word for a fool. (via @HaggardHawks)
: Franklin Carmichael, painter, founding member of the #GroupofSeven, was born in Ontario, #OTD 1890 …
: OUTsider I love this. “No fats, no femmes”…No more! OUTsider
: Family Guy Star Wars Elevator [HQ] From me to you on this lispiest of days. Laugh or smile and you loose, watch the whole thing and you …
: Sly and The Family Stone "Que Sera Que Sera (Whatever Will Be Will Be)" 1973 cover of the song which was first a hit for Doris Day during 1956. Sly and The Family Stone …
: Meet the elite Statistics Canada Census Enforcement Team - The Beaverton - North America's... OTTAWA – In a secret location at Tunney’s Pasture in Ottawa, an elite team of statisticians are on …
: Waiting for the trains to pass at the foot of Bay, 1920s. (via @TorontoArchives)
: If you repeat a word over and over again until it becomes meaningless nonsense, that’s called …
: Inside Out LGBT Film Festival Early Bird Passes are on sale until Thursday. Our Inside Out 2016 Launch Party and Program …
: Early bridge design in Upper Canada: Playter’s Bridge near York, ca. 1796, the first bridge over …
: Popular people can get away with being obnoxious on Facebook, study suggests Ahem. The results of a new British study suggest that Facebook users are less likely to unfriend …
: I intend to live forever, or die trying. Groucho Marx
: The "great monster of death" arrives in Toronto - Spacing Toronto Lenton Williams worked in the printing department at Eaton’s department store. On the evening of …
: Original Tintin art fetches $1.2 million at auction http://on.io9.com/WWw0Kk0 (via @io9)
: Happy May Day! #Beltane http://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/Beltane-2016-05-01
: My charming companion, Gracie
: The newest of spring flowers (at Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario)
: Schnoz (at Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario)
: A rather handsome young Andalusian (at Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario)
: Mystery was not having any of it (at Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario)
: Horses (at Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario)
: Light is the only connection we have with the Universe beyond our solar system, and the only …
: You know it might be time to consider moving when you have to quote the Residential Tenancies Act to …
: Mail and Empire building, NW corner of Bay and King streets, Dec 30, 1913. From our James Salmon …
: LOGOLEPSY – an obsession with words. (via @qikipedia)
: Look! It pollened last night!
: When isn’t it time for… KUNG FU!! Reign of Assassins
: 1906 pic of tree-lined University Ave to Queen’s Park Legislature Building… and no traffic! (via …
: I have enough money to last me the rest of my life, unless I buy something. Jackie Mason
: Merriam-Webster Threw Shade at People Who Don't Know the Word Genderqueer “People keep 1) saying they don’t know what ‘genderqueer’ means then 2) asking why we added it to …
: What time is it? It’s time for… PENCAK SILAT!! The Raid.
: Genderqueering the Dictionary Merriam-Webster added a slew of new gender-related terms to its lexicon, including transphobia, …
: Public Embarrassment Emergency Procedure
: Ma Rainey, the Mother of Blues, Stormed Stages and Threw Illegal Orgies In the 1910s and 20s, Ma Rainey took the stage with an ostrich feather in one hand and a gun in the …
: To TWINGLE is to wriggle like a worm on a hook. (via @HaggardHawks) [#useitinasentence Whenever I …
: To speak in tongues Gaelic is making a comeback To speak in tongues
: PANDICULATION – stretching and yawning at the same time. (via @qikipedia)
: Instagram photo by @kimchi_chic • Apr 21, 2016 at 5:17am UTC See this Instagram photo by @kimchi_chic • 231 likes Instagram photo by @kimchi_chic • Apr 21, 2016 …
: Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie | Official HD Trailer | 2016 ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS: THE MOVIE reunites Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley as the iconic Edina and …
: A Dog's Life I knew it! (also, I adore this!) A dog lives a lonely life in the house of his master and tries to …
: How Turmeric Became a Cure-All Product in India The West’s current health food trend is the subcontinent’s millennia-old staple. How Turmeric Became …
: Purple‘s etymological reign A few words about purple in honour of The Purple One. After Prince’s sudden death last week, we saw …
: Omphaloskepsis - contemplation of one’s navel as an aid to meditation. (via @MerriamWebster)
: Is Glass a Liquid? Mind like water, or more like a very viscous liquid Stained glass is thicker at the bottom - so is …
: Open horsecars trotting along King Street, 1890 (via @TOstreetrailway)
: “This town of #Toronto is the best place I ever ran into” 1915 & still true today. (via …
: JOLLOCK (adj.) jolly, healthy and hearty (via @HaggardHawks)