Douglas Ogg
@dougogg.bsky.social
A very silly Canuck
Writer & Humorist / (Mostly) Former Cartoonist
Writer & Humorist / (Mostly) Former Cartoonist
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Douglas Ogg
@dougogg.bsky.social
· May 17
“Contrary to what the politicians and religious leaders would like us to believe, the world won't be made safer by creating barriers between people."
Michael Palin
Michael Palin
I think these kinds of memorials are a modern form of folk art that should at least be documented, if not preserved.
Valerie Charbonneau, roadside memorial
died in a traffic accident, Montreal Rd at Bathgate, Nov 2013
#Ottawa
died in a traffic accident, Montreal Rd at Bathgate, Nov 2013
#Ottawa
November 13, 2025 at 3:43 AM
I think these kinds of memorials are a modern form of folk art that should at least be documented, if not preserved.
Who needs Disneyland when you have Plaidland? Plus, it's free, and you can park right in front!
November 13, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Who needs Disneyland when you have Plaidland? Plus, it's free, and you can park right in front!
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Next week, Prime Minister Carney will travel to the United Arab Emirates and attend the @g20org in South Africa
to strengthen partnerships, attract and expand investments, and create new opportunities for Canadians.
to strengthen partnerships, attract and expand investments, and create new opportunities for Canadians.
November 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Next week, Prime Minister Carney will travel to the United Arab Emirates and attend the @g20org in South Africa
to strengthen partnerships, attract and expand investments, and create new opportunities for Canadians.
to strengthen partnerships, attract and expand investments, and create new opportunities for Canadians.
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In my series of empty benches with a view, here is an empty bench with a view
#photography #landscapephotography #emptybench #benchwithaview #norway #quietmoments #stavanger #fjord
#photography #landscapephotography #emptybench #benchwithaview #norway #quietmoments #stavanger #fjord
November 12, 2025 at 6:33 AM
In my series of empty benches with a view, here is an empty bench with a view
#photography #landscapephotography #emptybench #benchwithaview #norway #quietmoments #stavanger #fjord
#photography #landscapephotography #emptybench #benchwithaview #norway #quietmoments #stavanger #fjord
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November 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Definitely in my Top 20
“HIGH NOON” (1952) dir. Fred Zinnemann
Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly, Thomas Mitchell, Lloyd Bridges, Katy Jurado, Otto Kruger, Lon Chaney, Lee Van Cleef
🎬 United Artists
Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly, Thomas Mitchell, Lloyd Bridges, Katy Jurado, Otto Kruger, Lon Chaney, Lee Van Cleef
🎬 United Artists
November 12, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Definitely in my Top 20
Forever Young
Born this day in 1945 in Toronto
Long may he run
Born this day in 1945 in Toronto
Long may he run
November 12, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Forever Young
Born this day in 1945 in Toronto
Long may he run
Born this day in 1945 in Toronto
Long may he run
I wonder if this poor soldier had any idea what his job would be when he enlisted.
November 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I wonder if this poor soldier had any idea what his job would be when he enlisted.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:41 AM
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Trump’s plan is to demolish history and knowledge
One-third of museums lost government funding since Trump took office, survey says — Guardian US
Report including responses from more than 500 museum directors finds median loss of $30,000 in grants or contracts
apple.news
November 12, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Trump’s plan is to demolish history and knowledge
An important reminder.
and don't forget pet food when contributing to the food bank.
November 12, 2025 at 12:56 AM
An important reminder.
All the money is gone? Wasn't it just last week Trump was offering to send everyone a cheque for $2000 from his overflowing tariff treasure box?
So he’s saying all the tariff money we took in is gone and we won’t be able to pay it back. There was always a possibility he could lose this lawsuit and have to refund the tariff money. We didn’t prepare for that possibility? He’s running the govt like he ran his casinos.
November 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
All the money is gone? Wasn't it just last week Trump was offering to send everyone a cheque for $2000 from his overflowing tariff treasure box?
And US farmers want to know why so many countries refuse to buy their products
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Trump officials set to approve ‘forever chemical’ as pesticide ingredient
Critics say that fifth Pfas Trump’s EPA has proposed for approval this year would put food and water supply at risk
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
And US farmers want to know why so many countries refuse to buy their products
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
I think a number of countries are distancing themselves (for a variety of reasons), including Trump's chummy relations with Putin, which, combined with sloppy practices, raises lots of red flags.
NEW via CNN: “The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal”
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
www.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
I think a number of countries are distancing themselves (for a variety of reasons), including Trump's chummy relations with Putin, which, combined with sloppy practices, raises lots of red flags.
Pausing this Remembrance Day to reflect on the life, legacy, and service of my Grandpa Jack. WWI veteran (and POW), he went on to start a newspaper, teach school, and work for the govt of Canada.
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Pausing this Remembrance Day to reflect on the life, legacy, and service of my Grandpa Jack. WWI veteran (and POW), he went on to start a newspaper, teach school, and work for the govt of Canada.
"Soldier and Woman at Station" (1953)
Alex Colville
Alex Colville
November 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
"Soldier and Woman at Station" (1953)
Alex Colville
Alex Colville
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Credit to Dustin Nickerson
🤣⤵️ Canada vs USA
🤣⤵️ Canada vs USA
November 10, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Credit to Dustin Nickerson
🤣⤵️ Canada vs USA
🤣⤵️ Canada vs USA
I refuse to watch any YouTube videos posted here that require me to sit through a string of inane commercials. Sorry.
November 10, 2025 at 11:55 PM
I refuse to watch any YouTube videos posted here that require me to sit through a string of inane commercials. Sorry.
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Visiting family in the Laurentians and woke up to this winter wonderland this morning. It will not stay of course but it is pretty.
November 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Visiting family in the Laurentians and woke up to this winter wonderland this morning. It will not stay of course but it is pretty.
I'm looking forward to reading this. Just a ton of great books either just released, or coming out soon.
"It could be described as Just Kids’ prequel and sequel ..."
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
"It could be described as Just Kids’ prequel and sequel ..."
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
Bread of Angels: A Memoir, by Patti Smith review – a wild ride with the poet of punk
Smith’s incantatory voice shines through in this surprisingly revelatory follow up to Just Kids and M Train
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I'm looking forward to reading this. Just a ton of great books either just released, or coming out soon.
"It could be described as Just Kids’ prequel and sequel ..."
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
"It could be described as Just Kids’ prequel and sequel ..."
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
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Soldier and Girl at Station
Alex Colville
1953
Alex Colville
1953
November 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Soldier and Girl at Station
Alex Colville
1953
Alex Colville
1953
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