John McPhee
halifjohnmcphee.bsky.social
John McPhee
@halifjohnmcphee.bsky.social
Nature, night sky, books, journalism and so on. www.outsiderdiaries.ca
Wow Springsteen really took a dark turn with this reissue.
December 14, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Today I remember:

Geneviève Bergeron
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
December 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The uiniverse is having a little fun with us because astronomical winter doesn't begin until Dec. 21. www.outsiderdiaries.ca/skylights
December 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
If you're looking for a six-foot animated Santa for your living room, Costco has you covered! ($246).
December 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Prime Minister Mark Canary. Just a note he'll repeat himself a lot.
November 29, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Remember the old days when companies had employees? Now they're human capital units.
November 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
An ominous vibe to the end of the day.
November 25, 2025 at 1:03 AM
I was dressed as a pirate (sort of) for Halloween. We arrived at daughter's place to help with treats and my granddaughter was dressed ... as a pirate!🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️
November 8, 2025 at 10:40 PM
November 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
November 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Oh wait, is there a ball game on?
November 2, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Autumnal ducky.
October 29, 2025 at 11:39 PM
On the other hand, Mike Oldenfold is a pretty cool name.
October 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The ghostly galleon of the waning Moon lightens the clouds on a summer's eve.
Yes, I've been reading Alfred Noyes again, sorry.
#moon #clouds
August 6, 2025 at 1:31 AM
We enjoyed a week of sun and Fundy views at a family member's cottage. Good for the spirit.
June 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I was today years old when I learned BBC has a pidgen English news service.
May 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Take a look west for a nice pairing of Jupiter and the Moon. Wait a bit and below you should be able to see the bright red star Antares and the compact Pleiades star cluster.
April 2, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Highlights of the April night sky include a nice conjunction of the crescent Moon and Jupiter this evening in the west. www.outsiderdiaries.ca/skylights
April 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
From the archive
March 8, 2025 at 4:23 AM
A couple of eclipses and - yay! - the vernal equinox coming our way this month. #astronomy www.outsiderdiaries.ca/skylights
March 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
That felt good. #amazon #bezos
February 27, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Geez lemme guess
February 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Look up. Look waaaay up. And you'll see Mars and the Moon. #canadiana #astronomy
February 10, 2025 at 3:33 AM
A lovely winter's night pairing of the Moon and Venus. #astronomy
February 2, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Bundle up to check out some close pairings of the moon, planets and stars this month. #astronomy
www.outsiderdiaries.ca/skylights
February 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM