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den |
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master BR |
A blogsite offering entertaining daily oddities since January 2020. There are now over a thousand unique posts in these three years. Images, both visual and poetic, are drawn from daily life, as well as from verses, photos and computer-graphics on our parent blog "Edifying Nonsense".
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kitchen |
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den |
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master BR |
reprise from March 2020
MAR 30, pandemic poetry: the infirm
You have seen the 'staged' (hyped) photos of this suite on the post of March 19. Here is the reality, as we get ready to undertake a massive reno under the supervision of 'Carl the contractor'.
THE PRE-RENO (realty) REALITY
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hall (den on left) |
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kitchen |
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LR (balcony through doors on R) |
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Carl checks the location of service conduits |
Following up on lesson #1 and lesson #2 ...
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work continues under wraps March 21 |
wet snow, late in season |
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update: spring has sprung, April 16 |
A NOTE FOR (potentially) DISAPPOINTED READERS !!!
Although the Palm Court has been closed for renovations, portions of the Conservatory facility remain open. If you can't manage to come by for a look in-person, you can still take in the joys of an on-line visit by clicking HERE.
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mute swan at Lake Ontario, feasting on corn left by a misinformed well-wisher |
The City of Toronto is urging residents to protect both people and wildlife by refraining from feeding local wildlife. In recent years, there has been an increase in negative interactions involving people and wildlife in Toronto. Most interactions with wildlife, including coyotes and foxes, are the result of a nearby, regular food source, primarily from people leaving food or garbage out.
Feeding wild animals changes their natural instincts and may increase their presence and tolerance of people, creating problems for both wildlife and Toronto communities.
When food is left out for animals, it can attract other animals such as mice, rats, squirrels, and raccoons which in return can attract other larger predators. Feeding birds may encourage large flocks to roost or perch nearby, creating unsanitary conditions and potentially spreading diseases such as avian flu among large bird populations.
To help keep people and wildlife safe, new regulations under Chapter 349, Animals Bylaw will come into effect on April 1 making feeding wildlife prohibited on both private and public properties across Toronto. The new regulations do not apply to feeding songbirds on private property, provided bird feeders are kept above grade, are kept in a sanitary condition and do not attract other animals or wildlife.
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MAR 22, wordplay maps: new world palindromes(#11,#12)
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MAR 14, classic palindrome: 'no X in Nixon'
Authors' Note: