Stephanie Nyhof
@nyhofs.bsky.social
I’m a potter, a birder, a mom, a historian, disabled. My passions are nature, birds, history, pottery, aurora, disability and accessibility. I’m neurodivergent and a parent of neurodivergent kids. An American living in Alberta Canada. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
There’s nothing like seeing the awe of Christmas than through the eyes of your cat. Baby’s first Christmas tree.
November 27, 2025 at 3:13 AM
There’s nothing like seeing the awe of Christmas than through the eyes of your cat. Baby’s first Christmas tree.
We got a new baby. He’s 8 weeks old and named Trinculo. Frodo needs reassurance that despite the new sibling I still love him.
October 29, 2025 at 8:35 PM
We got a new baby. He’s 8 weeks old and named Trinculo. Frodo needs reassurance that despite the new sibling I still love him.
Voted in my first Canadian election today as a new Canadian citizen and got interviewed by the Edmonton Journal. Scroll down to the story posted at 4:20.
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Edmonton Election 2025 live updates: Long lines reported at some polling stations | Cartmell, Walters call out 'concerning' wait times
Edmonton Election 2025 live updates: Voters head to the polls
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October 20, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Voted in my first Canadian election today as a new Canadian citizen and got interviewed by the Edmonton Journal. Scroll down to the story posted at 4:20.
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
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Oh my goodness! A truly great actor who could turn in a great performance in the most serious epic or artiest stage play and the silliest public tv show (Edgar Montrose was a great comic creation). Rest in peace!
What a huge loss in the world. Graham Greene brought characters to life and authentic representation to the big screen. RIP, Mr. Greene.
Graham Greene Dies: Oscar-Nominated ‘Dances With Wolves’ Actor Was 73
Graham Greene, a trailblazing Canadian First Nations actor & 'Dances With Wolves' star who opened doors for Indigenous actors, died September 1, 2025.
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September 1, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Oh my goodness! A truly great actor who could turn in a great performance in the most serious epic or artiest stage play and the silliest public tv show (Edgar Montrose was a great comic creation). Rest in peace!
The world feels like it’s falling apart but this man and I celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary two days ago and for that I am grateful.
August 13, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The world feels like it’s falling apart but this man and I celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary two days ago and for that I am grateful.
North: Haines Junction Yukon Territory
East: Quebec City, Quebec
West:Nanaimo British Columbia
South: Windsor Ontario
East: Quebec City, Quebec
West:Nanaimo British Columbia
South: Windsor Ontario
Furthest in each direction I've been in Canada:
N: Hearst, Ontario (unless Winnipeg, MA or Parksville, BC are further north)
E: Montreal, Quebec
W: Cathedral Grove (near Cameron Lake) BC
S: Fort Erie, Ontario
N: Hearst, Ontario (unless Winnipeg, MA or Parksville, BC are further north)
E: Montreal, Quebec
W: Cathedral Grove (near Cameron Lake) BC
S: Fort Erie, Ontario
Furthest in each direction I've been in Canada:
N: Kingsmere Lake, Saskatchewan
E: Cape Spear, Newfoundland & Labrador
W: Comox, British Columbia
S: Leamington, Ontario
N: Kingsmere Lake, Saskatchewan
E: Cape Spear, Newfoundland & Labrador
W: Comox, British Columbia
S: Leamington, Ontario
August 10, 2025 at 12:32 AM
North: Haines Junction Yukon Territory
East: Quebec City, Quebec
West:Nanaimo British Columbia
South: Windsor Ontario
East: Quebec City, Quebec
West:Nanaimo British Columbia
South: Windsor Ontario
We decided not to go to the US this year and I’m an American citizen. We have a non binary kid, and my husband is an outspoken academic against the current US administration. I miss visiting my family and friends in Michigan but it just wasn’t safe for us.
Let me put this another way:
Top reasons why Cdn-US tourism is down as seen by Canadians:
1. Forced annexation threats
2. Fear of arbitrary ICE arrest
3. General dismay @ new US
4. Tariffs, levied despite USCMA deal
Top reasons as seen by US media/govt:
1. Tariffs generally
2. 51 State 'jokes'
Top reasons why Cdn-US tourism is down as seen by Canadians:
1. Forced annexation threats
2. Fear of arbitrary ICE arrest
3. General dismay @ new US
4. Tariffs, levied despite USCMA deal
Top reasons as seen by US media/govt:
1. Tariffs generally
2. 51 State 'jokes'
July 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM
We decided not to go to the US this year and I’m an American citizen. We have a non binary kid, and my husband is an outspoken academic against the current US administration. I miss visiting my family and friends in Michigan but it just wasn’t safe for us.
Just got home after a month away. Drove 8,000km to Eastern Ontario and back.
July 24, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Just got home after a month away. Drove 8,000km to Eastern Ontario and back.
We spent a few days I. Ottawa. My nerdy, politically aware teenagers loved it.
July 2, 2025 at 1:32 PM
We spent a few days I. Ottawa. My nerdy, politically aware teenagers loved it.
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June 21st. First day of summer, last day of world peace.
June 22, 2025 at 12:59 AM
June 21st. First day of summer, last day of world peace.
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Look at all those far left radicals!
🥹 Millions of Americans are coming together on this #NoKings Day to reject authoritarian overreach, defend democracy, and stand up for their communities.
June 14, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Look at all those far left radicals!
My very first rattlesnake.
On the road at Grasslands National Park.
On the road at Grasslands National Park.
May 31, 2025 at 4:01 AM
My very first rattlesnake.
On the road at Grasslands National Park.
On the road at Grasslands National Park.
We have a family of great horned owls in the neighbourhood and it’s been fun watching the three owlets grow up. My kids affectionately call them murder muppets.
May 25, 2025 at 5:19 AM
We have a family of great horned owls in the neighbourhood and it’s been fun watching the three owlets grow up. My kids affectionately call them murder muppets.
I understand why some people refuse to love. The pain of losing them is too great. Goodbye sweet boy. I love you Tardis.
May 21, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I understand why some people refuse to love. The pain of losing them is too great. Goodbye sweet boy. I love you Tardis.
Was delighted to see this mama bear and three cubs this morning at Elk Island National Park.
May 17, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Was delighted to see this mama bear and three cubs this morning at Elk Island National Park.
Bison calf in the early morning yesterday as Elk Island National Park.
May 15, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Bison calf in the early morning yesterday as Elk Island National Park.
While I’m sad for Jagmeet Singh and thought he conducted himself with class he really didn’t have a chance against his opponent.
(Photoshop done my my 13 year old son.)
(Photoshop done my my 13 year old son.)
April 29, 2025 at 8:49 PM
While I’m sad for Jagmeet Singh and thought he conducted himself with class he really didn’t have a chance against his opponent.
(Photoshop done my my 13 year old son.)
(Photoshop done my my 13 year old son.)
I’m leading a birding tour tomorrow at the Tofield Snow goose festival. Hope we have flocks like this one I photographed yesterday for the people tomorrow.
April 27, 2025 at 4:18 AM
I’m leading a birding tour tomorrow at the Tofield Snow goose festival. Hope we have flocks like this one I photographed yesterday for the people tomorrow.
Went to do reconnaissance for the birding tour I’m leading tomorrow. I’m thrilled with these pics of a white faced ibis I managed to photograph.
April 27, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Went to do reconnaissance for the birding tour I’m leading tomorrow. I’m thrilled with these pics of a white faced ibis I managed to photograph.
Protect Trans People.
Artwork done by my now 18 year old trans kid. Displayed on the door of their grandparent’s fridge.
Artwork done by my now 18 year old trans kid. Displayed on the door of their grandparent’s fridge.
March 31, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Protect Trans People.
Artwork done by my now 18 year old trans kid. Displayed on the door of their grandparent’s fridge.
Artwork done by my now 18 year old trans kid. Displayed on the door of their grandparent’s fridge.
I have painted I. Ages but I got started on painting some bisque tiles for a home improvement project. Only 100+ more to go.
March 27, 2025 at 12:15 AM
I have painted I. Ages but I got started on painting some bisque tiles for a home improvement project. Only 100+ more to go.
That’s the box her new cat bed came in of course.
Eudora has a suggestion for helping us all feel a bit more secure.
March 25, 2025 at 3:56 PM
That’s the box her new cat bed came in of course.
After 25 years in Canada as a permanent resident I finally got around to submitting my citizenship application.
March 22, 2025 at 2:05 AM
After 25 years in Canada as a permanent resident I finally got around to submitting my citizenship application.