W. Andrew Powell
@wanderpow.bsky.social
Toronto writer, photographer, videographer.
The way the kids from Stranger Things look like they should be at a frat party or finding jobs instead of fighting monsters in high school is sending me.
July 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
The way the kids from Stranger Things look like they should be at a frat party or finding jobs instead of fighting monsters in high school is sending me.
Discover Strasbourg, one of France’s gems in the Grand Est region, home to fine Alsatian cuisine and culture, with charming city streets that take you back in time. Read my guide: www.thegate.ca/travel-desti...
Strasbourg's vibrant culture, history, fine dining - Grand Est, France
Discover Strasbourg, one of France's gems in the Grand Est region, home to fine Alsatian cuisine and culture, with charming city streets.
www.thegate.ca
May 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Discover Strasbourg, one of France’s gems in the Grand Est region, home to fine Alsatian cuisine and culture, with charming city streets that take you back in time. Read my guide: www.thegate.ca/travel-desti...
Ten places in the Maritimes and East Coast to explore this year:
Fundy National Park, NB
Yarmouth & the Acadian Shores, NS
North Cape Coastal Drive, PEI
Percé, QC
St. Andrews By The Sea, NB
Cape Breton, NS
Grand-Pré, NS
Kouchibouguac National Park, NB
Victoria, PEI
Tadoussac, QC
Fundy National Park, NB
Yarmouth & the Acadian Shores, NS
North Cape Coastal Drive, PEI
Percé, QC
St. Andrews By The Sea, NB
Cape Breton, NS
Grand-Pré, NS
Kouchibouguac National Park, NB
Victoria, PEI
Tadoussac, QC
March 5, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Ten places in the Maritimes and East Coast to explore this year:
Fundy National Park, NB
Yarmouth & the Acadian Shores, NS
North Cape Coastal Drive, PEI
Percé, QC
St. Andrews By The Sea, NB
Cape Breton, NS
Grand-Pré, NS
Kouchibouguac National Park, NB
Victoria, PEI
Tadoussac, QC
Fundy National Park, NB
Yarmouth & the Acadian Shores, NS
North Cape Coastal Drive, PEI
Percé, QC
St. Andrews By The Sea, NB
Cape Breton, NS
Grand-Pré, NS
Kouchibouguac National Park, NB
Victoria, PEI
Tadoussac, QC
Gee, I wonder who's to blame for voting Doug Ford in again. I think I see a trend, Ontario.
February 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Gee, I wonder who's to blame for voting Doug Ford in again. I think I see a trend, Ontario.
Constantine is, without any doubt, my favourite comic book adaptation, and it's not even close.
This look behind the making of the film is fantastic if you're a fan: youtu.be/Y5CVhZmqYJs?...
This look behind the making of the film is fantastic if you're a fan: youtu.be/Y5CVhZmqYJs?...
Constantine Behind the Scenes | Two Decades of Damnation | Warner Bros. Entertainment
YouTube video by Warner Bros. Entertainment
youtu.be
February 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Constantine is, without any doubt, my favourite comic book adaptation, and it's not even close.
This look behind the making of the film is fantastic if you're a fan: youtu.be/Y5CVhZmqYJs?...
This look behind the making of the film is fantastic if you're a fan: youtu.be/Y5CVhZmqYJs?...
The cast of Zero Day is stacked, the premise is interesting, but the story is frustrating, slow, and sometimes a bit dumb. Maybe my hopes were too high, but the series fumbles a lot of great talent and storytelling, ending up as a mundane, sluggish drama most of the time.
February 21, 2025 at 2:49 AM
The cast of Zero Day is stacked, the premise is interesting, but the story is frustrating, slow, and sometimes a bit dumb. Maybe my hopes were too high, but the series fumbles a lot of great talent and storytelling, ending up as a mundane, sluggish drama most of the time.
I'm 15 days cold turkey from the last time that I used TikTok. I miss the creators but I really don't miss the wasted time or the overt censorship.
February 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
I'm 15 days cold turkey from the last time that I used TikTok. I miss the creators but I really don't miss the wasted time or the overt censorship.
Take your Buy Canadian plans further! Try and buy not just Canadian made but Canadian owned!
There are lots of smaller examples in every province, but one bigger spirit brand seems to be Dillon's. They're owned by Mark Anthony Group, based out of Vancouver.
There are lots of smaller examples in every province, but one bigger spirit brand seems to be Dillon's. They're owned by Mark Anthony Group, based out of Vancouver.
February 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Take your Buy Canadian plans further! Try and buy not just Canadian made but Canadian owned!
There are lots of smaller examples in every province, but one bigger spirit brand seems to be Dillon's. They're owned by Mark Anthony Group, based out of Vancouver.
There are lots of smaller examples in every province, but one bigger spirit brand seems to be Dillon's. They're owned by Mark Anthony Group, based out of Vancouver.
I'm a certain age, which means that when "Little Bones" by the Tragically Hip comes on, I always have to turn it way up.
January 29, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I'm a certain age, which means that when "Little Bones" by the Tragically Hip comes on, I always have to turn it way up.
Honestly, it shouldn't take tariffs to get people talking about this. A stronger Canadian economy is a stronger, better country for everyone. Buy local, buy independent, but most importantly, buy Canadian.
January 25, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Honestly, it shouldn't take tariffs to get people talking about this. A stronger Canadian economy is a stronger, better country for everyone. Buy local, buy independent, but most importantly, buy Canadian.
Today has convinced me to take a break from TikTok. As a creator I don't make money off of it, and today's posturing is disgusting. Meta and Twitter are also gross, but I don't have the luxury of quitting everything.
January 19, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Today has convinced me to take a break from TikTok. As a creator I don't make money off of it, and today's posturing is disgusting. Meta and Twitter are also gross, but I don't have the luxury of quitting everything.
If you're not following the Orkney Library yet, you're missing out.
January 9, 2025 at 9:47 PM
If you're not following the Orkney Library yet, you're missing out.
In December, OnePlus invited me on a very special cruise to test out the new #OnePlus13, and I took a lot of photos. These are some of my favourites so far, in a lot of challenging lighting conditions. No edits, and no processing. I'll have my full review on January 7 when the new phone launches.
January 2, 2025 at 2:41 PM
In December, OnePlus invited me on a very special cruise to test out the new #OnePlus13, and I took a lot of photos. These are some of my favourites so far, in a lot of challenging lighting conditions. No edits, and no processing. I'll have my full review on January 7 when the new phone launches.
There are a lot of classic Christmas cartoons that I love but one of my absolute favourites is The Pink Panther in: A Pink Christmas. And you can watch it on YouTube: youtu.be/Dt9UPRzRCAY?...
The Pink Panther in "Pink Christmas" | 25 Minute Christmas Special
YouTube video by Official Pink Panther
youtu.be
December 22, 2024 at 1:04 AM
There are a lot of classic Christmas cartoons that I love but one of my absolute favourites is The Pink Panther in: A Pink Christmas. And you can watch it on YouTube: youtu.be/Dt9UPRzRCAY?...
Have you watched 8-Bit Christmas yet? It's a sweet, fun film with a surprising ending. It's a nostalgic, retro movie that you can watch with the whole family, which feels harder to find these days.
Also, I have a strong suspicion that Keifer Sutherland has a cameo as an important voice.
Also, I have a strong suspicion that Keifer Sutherland has a cameo as an important voice.
December 18, 2024 at 1:05 AM
Have you watched 8-Bit Christmas yet? It's a sweet, fun film with a surprising ending. It's a nostalgic, retro movie that you can watch with the whole family, which feels harder to find these days.
Also, I have a strong suspicion that Keifer Sutherland has a cameo as an important voice.
Also, I have a strong suspicion that Keifer Sutherland has a cameo as an important voice.
I'm going skiing in a couple of weeks and I haven't done it in ages! If you have any recommendations for gear I need, I'd love to hear it. Ski pants, goggles, and a ski mask are on my radar but I'd love to get suggestions for brands and anything else I need.
December 17, 2024 at 2:21 PM
I'm going skiing in a couple of weeks and I haven't done it in ages! If you have any recommendations for gear I need, I'd love to hear it. Ski pants, goggles, and a ski mask are on my radar but I'd love to get suggestions for brands and anything else I need.
We had so many photos taken onboard the #DisneyTreasure, that I figured I had to share a few. A big shout out to the amazing photographers on the Treasure, and everything they do to get you loosen up for a fun moment. 📸
December 16, 2024 at 1:19 PM
We had so many photos taken onboard the #DisneyTreasure, that I figured I had to share a few. A big shout out to the amazing photographers on the Treasure, and everything they do to get you loosen up for a fun moment. 📸
Plaza de Coco on the Disney Treasure is an absolutely delightful experience, not just for the music and entertainment, but the delicious, authentic, Mexican food.
Expect to be dazzled by this wonderful space, the people, music, culture, and meal. #DisneyTreasure
Expect to be dazzled by this wonderful space, the people, music, culture, and meal. #DisneyTreasure
December 12, 2024 at 3:27 PM
Plaza de Coco on the Disney Treasure is an absolutely delightful experience, not just for the music and entertainment, but the delicious, authentic, Mexican food.
Expect to be dazzled by this wonderful space, the people, music, culture, and meal. #DisneyTreasure
Expect to be dazzled by this wonderful space, the people, music, culture, and meal. #DisneyTreasure
There were a lot of things that I loved on the Disney Treasure, but the Haunted Mansion Parlor is one of the big highlights. I've been looking forward to it since Disney announced it.
I'm still blown away by all the details. #DisneyTreasure
I'm still blown away by all the details. #DisneyTreasure
December 12, 2024 at 1:38 PM
There were a lot of things that I loved on the Disney Treasure, but the Haunted Mansion Parlor is one of the big highlights. I've been looking forward to it since Disney announced it.
I'm still blown away by all the details. #DisneyTreasure
I'm still blown away by all the details. #DisneyTreasure
Name a really lesser-known and under-appreciated musical.
I'll go first: Anna and the Apocalypse.
I'll go first: Anna and the Apocalypse.
a man and a woman are dancing in front of a sign that says " oh woah "
ALT: a man and a woman are dancing in front of a sign that says " oh woah "
media.tenor.com
November 25, 2024 at 10:33 PM
Name a really lesser-known and under-appreciated musical.
I'll go first: Anna and the Apocalypse.
I'll go first: Anna and the Apocalypse.
Wait, so you can't post vertical videos to Bluesky? That seems weird? I tried to upload one and it cropped it horizontal.
November 25, 2024 at 1:46 PM
Wait, so you can't post vertical videos to Bluesky? That seems weird? I tried to upload one and it cropped it horizontal.
Reposted by W. Andrew Powell
France is a treat for the senses, and if you love exceptional cuisine and wine as much as I do, you will relish Lyon, Starsbourg, Nancy, and Reims. Here are some of the best things about travelling through these incroyable cities. www.thegate.ca/blog/067914/...
A taste of France, from Lyon, to Starsbourg, Nancy, and Reims
France is a treat for the senses, and if you love exceptional cuisine as much as I do, you will relish Lyon, Starsbourg, Nancy, and Reims.
www.thegate.ca
November 22, 2024 at 5:42 PM
France is a treat for the senses, and if you love exceptional cuisine and wine as much as I do, you will relish Lyon, Starsbourg, Nancy, and Reims. Here are some of the best things about travelling through these incroyable cities. www.thegate.ca/blog/067914/...
If there was a way to track the top words found in my inbox this month, "virtual press conference" would be 10 feet tall at the top of the list.
November 19, 2024 at 9:18 PM
If there was a way to track the top words found in my inbox this month, "virtual press conference" would be 10 feet tall at the top of the list.
Bluesky has a great opportunity that needs a solution: feeds are excellent but they're fairly difficult to make for the average user.
Right now there are no entertainment, or film, or travel feeds, as far as I can see. I hope there are plans to solve this because they would be a big deal.
Right now there are no entertainment, or film, or travel feeds, as far as I can see. I hope there are plans to solve this because they would be a big deal.
November 18, 2024 at 12:54 PM
Bluesky has a great opportunity that needs a solution: feeds are excellent but they're fairly difficult to make for the average user.
Right now there are no entertainment, or film, or travel feeds, as far as I can see. I hope there are plans to solve this because they would be a big deal.
Right now there are no entertainment, or film, or travel feeds, as far as I can see. I hope there are plans to solve this because they would be a big deal.
My family and I are so excited, counting down the days to the media preview sailing of the Disney Treasure. If you're curious about the new cruise ship, I'll be sharing photos and updates in December.
November 18, 2024 at 1:44 AM
My family and I are so excited, counting down the days to the media preview sailing of the Disney Treasure. If you're curious about the new cruise ship, I'll be sharing photos and updates in December.