Denise Horoky
@fadedbleujeans.bsky.social
Retired educator, researcher, and academic.
Photographer, Gardener, Tree-Hugger, and Flâneuse.
Often found in a diner. Wine with dinner. Beer with pizza.
Photographer, Gardener, Tree-Hugger, and Flâneuse.
Often found in a diner. Wine with dinner. Beer with pizza.
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Every day, I understand this phrase on an even deeper level.
November 9, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Every day, I understand this phrase on an even deeper level.
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Canadian Sentry
Lieutenant Alfred Theodore Joseph Bastien
1918
Lieutenant Alfred Theodore Joseph Bastien
1918
November 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Canadian Sentry
Lieutenant Alfred Theodore Joseph Bastien
1918
Lieutenant Alfred Theodore Joseph Bastien
1918
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How Toronto killed Sesame Street. My column on the retreat from allowing shops in neighbourhoods
& other watering down of good ideas.
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
& other watering down of good ideas.
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Shawn Micallef: How Toronto killed ‘Sesame Street’ with its heritage rules — and how we can bring it back
In the face of opposition from even small groups, the city ends up watering down even the best ideas.
www.thestar.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:27 PM
How Toronto killed Sesame Street. My column on the retreat from allowing shops in neighbourhoods
& other watering down of good ideas.
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
& other watering down of good ideas.
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
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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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"A fan of Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot, Pedro decided to play along with the world’s suspense."
MAJOR UPDATE: apnews.com/article/louv...
November 9, 2025 at 8:27 PM
"A fan of Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot, Pedro decided to play along with the world’s suspense."
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Loving today's news that the mysterious "fedora man" outside the Louvre heist was actually a 15-year-old museum visitor who dresses like a 1940s French detective all the time, just because. apnews.com/article/louv...
Fedora man unmasked: Meet the teen behind the Louvre mystery photo
Fifteen-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux has become an internet sensation after an Associated Press photo captured him outside the Louvre on the day of a crown jewels heist.
apnews.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Loving today's news that the mysterious "fedora man" outside the Louvre heist was actually a 15-year-old museum visitor who dresses like a 1940s French detective all the time, just because. apnews.com/article/louv...
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MAJOR UPDATE: apnews.com/article/louv...
November 9, 2025 at 2:29 PM
MAJOR UPDATE: apnews.com/article/louv...
SAD symptoms can include persistent sad, anxious or “empty” moods for most of the day, feelings of hopelessness, and a loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
gothamist.com/news/seasona...
gothamist.com/news/seasona...
Seasonal affective disorder can be really rough in NYC: How to handle the 'winter blues'
Tall skyscrapers block light, and long workdays leave people exhausted. But there's help.
gothamist.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:48 PM
SAD symptoms can include persistent sad, anxious or “empty” moods for most of the day, feelings of hopelessness, and a loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
gothamist.com/news/seasona...
gothamist.com/news/seasona...
What’s the difference between jam, jelly, compote, chutney, coulis, and sauce?
justplaincooking.ca/jam-jelly-co...
justplaincooking.ca/jam-jelly-co...
Jam, Jelly, Compote, Coulis, Sauce: What’s the Difference?
Ever wonder what the difference is between jam, jelly, compote, chutney, coulis, and sauce? From chunky jams to savory chutneys, this guide explains how each fruit preserve is made and how to use them...
justplaincooking.ca
November 9, 2025 at 2:14 AM
What’s the difference between jam, jelly, compote, chutney, coulis, and sauce?
justplaincooking.ca/jam-jelly-co...
justplaincooking.ca/jam-jelly-co...
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People want to be with other people. A recent event showcased the wisdom of William H Whyte, and I ask: why don’t our public spaces follow his lead? www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/art-...
Parks should be made for people. Why does such an obvious idea elude us?
We need to create spaces where people want to gather, as William H. Whyte argued, but the central requirements are sadly absent in Canadian public spaces
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:50 PM
People want to be with other people. A recent event showcased the wisdom of William H Whyte, and I ask: why don’t our public spaces follow his lead? www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/art-...
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A yelp when the server says to scan the QR code to go to the menu. A sharp yelp of alarm edged with sorrow.
November 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
A yelp when the server says to scan the QR code to go to the menu. A sharp yelp of alarm edged with sorrow.
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Cats walk in a unique way called direct registering, where they leave only two footsteps instead of four. #FridayMorning #FridayVibes
November 7, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Cats walk in a unique way called direct registering, where they leave only two footsteps instead of four. #FridayMorning #FridayVibes
He’s on his sixth prime minister, has watched presidents and princes walk through the black door of No 10, and will soon become the longest continuous resident of Downing Street since Pitt the Younger.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
A rats to riches story: Larry the Downing Street cat finds place in TV spotlight
Popularity of Britain’s top mouser – ‘the guy to meet in No 10’ – to feature in documentary series
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
He’s on his sixth prime minister, has watched presidents and princes walk through the black door of No 10, and will soon become the longest continuous resident of Downing Street since Pitt the Younger.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
And to think the last party I went to had an abundance of red Solo Party Cups...
Even 2,500 years ago, people loved a novelty cup! 🦞 🍷 😄
It’s suggested this Ancient Greek terracotta vessel in the shape of a lobster claw was used as a drinking horn at parties!
The Met www.metmuseum.org/art/collecti...
📷 by me
#Archaeology
It’s suggested this Ancient Greek terracotta vessel in the shape of a lobster claw was used as a drinking horn at parties!
The Met www.metmuseum.org/art/collecti...
📷 by me
#Archaeology
November 8, 2025 at 4:12 PM
And to think the last party I went to had an abundance of red Solo Party Cups...
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Remembering Indigenous Veterans
Emily Kewageshig ~ Anishinaabe
n.d.
Emily Kewageshig ~ Anishinaabe
n.d.
November 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Remembering Indigenous Veterans
Emily Kewageshig ~ Anishinaabe
n.d.
Emily Kewageshig ~ Anishinaabe
n.d.
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Post by @thinkwert.bsky.social #Caturday
November 8, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Post by @thinkwert.bsky.social #Caturday
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There’s something undeniably captivating about visual harmony: the repetition, the rhythm, and the quiet precision of parallel forms all work together to create a sense of balance and intention. 🖤🤍
November 8, 2025 at 11:07 AM
There’s something undeniably captivating about visual harmony: the repetition, the rhythm, and the quiet precision of parallel forms all work together to create a sense of balance and intention. 🖤🤍
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November 8, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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We’re trying to kickstart sales on PeaceLoveCanada.ca, so feel free to help out
November 8, 2025 at 12:16 AM
We’re trying to kickstart sales on PeaceLoveCanada.ca, so feel free to help out
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November 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Helping Hands (8 Photos)
In cities and parks around the world, artists keep returning to the same universal symbol — the hand. In these works, hands lift, hold, plant, and protect. They rise from tree trunks, cradle saplings, and reach from brick walls to offer help. Together they form a quiet…
In cities and parks around the world, artists keep returning to the same universal symbol — the hand. In these works, hands lift, hold, plant, and protect. They rise from tree trunks, cradle saplings, and reach from brick walls to offer help. Together they form a quiet…
Helping Hands (8 Photos)
In cities and parks around the world, artists keep returning to the same universal symbol — the hand. In these works, hands lift, hold, plant, and protect. They rise from tree trunks, cradle saplings, and reach from brick walls to offer help. Together they form a quiet language of care — one that speaks of balance between people and nature, strength in connection, and the simple act of reaching out.
streetartutopia.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Helping Hands (8 Photos)
In cities and parks around the world, artists keep returning to the same universal symbol — the hand. In these works, hands lift, hold, plant, and protect. They rise from tree trunks, cradle saplings, and reach from brick walls to offer help. Together they form a quiet…
In cities and parks around the world, artists keep returning to the same universal symbol — the hand. In these works, hands lift, hold, plant, and protect. They rise from tree trunks, cradle saplings, and reach from brick walls to offer help. Together they form a quiet…
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Kendrick Lamar led the field with nine nominations, including album, record and song of the year.
Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter were also top nominees this year.
https://cnn.it/4ot953h
Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter were also top nominees this year.
https://cnn.it/4ot953h
November 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Kendrick Lamar led the field with nine nominations, including album, record and song of the year.
Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter were also top nominees this year.
https://cnn.it/4ot953h
Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter were also top nominees this year.
https://cnn.it/4ot953h
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The Texas parks and wildlife department held week-long competition where people could vote on their favourite, chunkiest squirrel.
16 squirrels represented different Texas state parks, but the final two were Chunkasaurus Rex and Chunk Norris.
16 squirrels represented different Texas state parks, but the final two were Chunkasaurus Rex and Chunk Norris.
Texas parks and wildlife department held inaugural fat animal week competition | APTN News
YouTube video by APTN News
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November 7, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The Texas parks and wildlife department held week-long competition where people could vote on their favourite, chunkiest squirrel.
16 squirrels represented different Texas state parks, but the final two were Chunkasaurus Rex and Chunk Norris.
16 squirrels represented different Texas state parks, but the final two were Chunkasaurus Rex and Chunk Norris.
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Sammy Davis Jr. had an astonishing, confounding career. Questlove writes about what he learned from the great showman:
What I Learned From Sammy Davis Jr.
The showman never stopped pleasing audiences—and confounding expectations.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Sammy Davis Jr. had an astonishing, confounding career. Questlove writes about what he learned from the great showman: