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May 26, 2012
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"If a man walks in the woods for love of them half of each day, he is in danger of being regarded as a loafer. But if he spends his days as a speculator, shearing off those woods and making the earth bald before her time, he is deemed an industrious and enterprising citizen."

— Henry David Thoreau (via sirmitchell)

(via tonycliff)

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May 18, 2012
Dangerous dog on the Rouen/Lafontaine underpass today. I have to snap these right away, because they are often gone or painted over quickly.

Dangerous dog on the Rouen/Lafontaine underpass today. I have to snap these right away, because they are often gone or painted over quickly.

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May 18, 2012
When there are loud trucks on the street, Nora is a nervous water drinker.

When there are loud trucks on the street, Nora is a nervous water drinker.

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May 17, 2012
Cat and dog mural on Sainte Catherine, near Pie IX, which is a cute little village in the city.

Cat and dog mural on Sainte Catherine, near Pie IX, which is a cute little village in the city.

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April 25, 2012
Exercycle in spring — the other week, when it was warmer. See http://jackruttan.tumblr.com/post/16484186740

Exercycle in spring — the other week, when it was warmer.

See http://jackruttan.tumblr.com/post/16484186740

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April 18, 2012
I’m afraid that Nora, who is an expert bug catcher, is murdering a butterfly, apparently freshly flown in from Mexico.

I’m afraid that Nora, who is an expert bug catcher, is murdering a butterfly, apparently freshly flown in from Mexico.

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April 13, 2012
Exciting demo going by, rue Fullum and rue de Rouen. About ten police cars burned their way down the street towards this. #manifencours

Exciting demo going by, rue Fullum and rue de Rouen. About ten police cars burned their way down the street towards this. #manifencours

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April 04, 2012
I can’t find my crazy postcards to scan, so thought I’d post this funny guy, from the open graffiti “wall” at de Rouen and Prefontaine in Montreal. Long painted over, I’m afraid. That’s how these things go.

I can’t find my crazy postcards to scan, so thought I’d post this funny guy, from the open graffiti “wall” at de Rouen and Prefontaine in Montreal. Long painted over, I’m afraid. That’s how these things go.

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April 02, 2012
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Another postcard from my collection. Not a very extensive one, but I’ll put up what I’ve got. I love sending these things to people.

Another postcard from my collection. Not a very extensive one, but I’ll put up what I’ve got. I love sending these things to people.

Tags: postcards

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March 31, 2012
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Another funky postcard. This one sent to me by a British playwright who has to stay unnamed, sorry.

Another funky postcard. This one sent to me by a British playwright who has to stay unnamed, sorry.

Tags: postcards men

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March 31, 2012

Felt bad seeing this old-fashioned projection TV discarded in the alley, the same way I’d feel about seeing a grand piano or some antique. It deserved to be fixed up and put in a museum.

Anyhow, some genius physics student stove in the screen with a concrete boulder, but I was able to rescue the mirror inside, intact, complete with mounting brackets. It’s going up in the bathroom, where it will replace my much crummier small mirror. Snaps of that, when I’ve done the project.

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March 29, 2012
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Another wacky postcard. This one is from the cover of the late-lamented FEH! A JOURNAL OF ODIOUS POETRY, and has a poem on the back. It reads: The man in the wilderness asked me How many strawberries grow in the sea? I answered him as I thought good As many as herrings grow in the wood. —Samuel Hoffenstein

Another wacky postcard. This one is from the cover of the late-lamented FEH! A JOURNAL OF ODIOUS POETRY, and has a poem on the back. It reads:

The man in the wilderness asked me
How many strawberries grow in the sea?
I answered him as I thought good
As many as herrings grow in the wood.

—Samuel Hoffenstein

Tags: postcards

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March 27, 2012
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Follow These Twitters and Websites for historical goodness!

beatonna:

They are all run by the same people, and have great articles to capture your interest!

Medieval history - Twitter: @Medievalists

Ancient history - Twitter: @historyancient

Early Modern England - Twitter: @englandhistory

American Civil War - Twitter: @rebelsoryankees

War of 1812 - Twitter:  @TheRedCoats1812

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March 27, 2012
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awesomeandcmyk: John Vincent Hurt as Winston Smith.

awesomeandcmyk:

John Vincent Hurt as Winston Smith.

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March 21, 2012
Kind-hearted Mr. Boggedy, enjoying the sunny day this morning.

Kind-hearted Mr. Boggedy, enjoying the sunny day this morning.