I love my neighbourhood

A street utility box is painted with a vibrant, rainbow-colored mural. The phrase "Love is Love" is prominently displayed in bold, white letters. Below, it reads "the village: Church-Wellesley" in smaller text. The background features colorful abstract shapes. The scene is set on a street, with a red car and buildings visible in the background.

13 January 2026

Predator: Killer of Killers (2025) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt36…

A dramatic image shows a bloodstained sword embedded into a shield with green fluid dripping from the blade. The shield has a distressed, cracked surface painted with red and green splatters. The background is dark, with light streaming onto the sword, emphasizing its sharpness. At the bottom, text reads "Predator: Killer of Killers."

11 January 2026

Predator (1987) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt00…

A menacing alien creature standing on rocky terrain, set against a misty jungle backdrop. The creature is wearing dark, intricate armor with distinctive dreadlock-like appendages and glowing red eyes. Above, in bold, stencil-like letters, is the title "PREDATOR."

11 January 2026

Predator: Badlands (2025) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt31…

Movie poster for 'Predator: Badlands.' A fierce Predator character holds a glowing red weapon, standing back-to-back with a blonde-haired woman holding a futuristic gun. The background features dark foliage and shadowy figures, creating a tense and mysterious atmosphere. The movie title is prominently displayed at the bottom.

11 January 2026

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt00…

Illustrated movie poster for "Star Trek: The Search for Spock." A large, central image of a man's face is divided into red, yellow, green, and blue sections with bright rays extending outward. Spacecraft appear in the background, and several characters stand below. The title "Star Trek The Search for Spock" is prominently featured at the bottom.

10 January 2026

Billy Elliot: The Musical Live (2014) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt40…

Poster for "Billy Elliot: The Musical Live" featuring a young boy kneeling on stage with arms outstretched and head tilted back. He wears a striped shirt and red pants. The background is illuminated with blue lighting and star-like effects, with bold red and white text above.

9 January 2026

In my effort to move onto the #Fediverse for everything I can, I have revived my #PixelFed account. I uploaded a series of photos of #Flowers I took while walking the dog through the back laneways of #Leslieville, #Toronto, #Canada. Collection: pixelfed.social/c/9135601…

A vibrant dahlia flower with pink, orange, and yellow petals, covered in small water droplets, surrounded by green leaves. Budding flowers and bamboo stakes are visible, with lush garden foliage in the background.

4 January 2026

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) #Watching letterboxd.com/imdb/tt00…

Illustrated poster for "Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan." At the center is a large figure of a character with white hair and a distinct outfit, standing with arms crossed. Several colorful beams of light radiate across the image, blending scenes and characters from the movie, including a spaceship and three other individuals in uniforms. The title "Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan" is prominently displayed at the bottom in bold white letters. The overall design features a mix of vibrant colors and sci-fi elements.

4 January 2026

Started reading Unruly bookwyrm.social/book/1361…

3 January 2026

Started reading The Hedge Knight bookwyrm.social/book/1689…

Cover of "The Hedge Knight" by George R. R. Martin, Ben Avery, and Mike S. Miller. It features an illustration of a man on horseback with a woman in front of a castle under a sunset sky. The book is labeled as a prequel to a fantasy saga. On the right, there's a 4.5-star rating below the title and authors' names.

3 January 2026

The Inventor (2023) #Watching boxd.it/pdPU

Illustration of an elderly inventor with white hair and a mustache, wearing an old-fashioned flying contraption with orange wings. He is joyfully balancing a red book and a quill while walking across a stone bridge. The sky is filled with clouds and birds, and a historical building with a spire is in the background. The text "The Inventor" is displayed at the bottom.

3 January 2026

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) #Watching

Poster for "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" featuring a group of characters standing and sitting in an outdoor setting by a pool. They are dressed in a variety of stylish outfits. The title is prominently displayed in ornate yellow lettering against a clear blue sky.

2 January 2026

Fackham Hall (2025) #Watching

A poster for "Fackham Hall" featuring five individuals standing closely in front of a grand, historic building. The sky is bright, with a goat and several birds visible in the background. Statues and architectural details adorn the building's roof, contributing to the dramatic and comedic atmosphere suggested by the characters' varied expressions.

1 January 2026

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) #Watching

A group of people stands in what appears to be a dimly lit, gothic-style church or large hall. They are arranged under a gothic arch with stained glass windows in the background. The group is dressed in various period and contemporary clothing, with one man in a trench coat standing prominently in the center. Above them, in stylized yellow text, are the words "Wake Up Dead Man." The atmosphere is mysterious and somewhat ominous.

1 January 2026

After the Thin Man (1936) #Watching

Illustrated movie poster for "After the Thin Man," featuring a man and woman in formal attire looking to the right, with a small dog next to them. Below, the title "After the Thin Man" is prominently displayed in bold lettering. At the bottom, a group of dancing women in yellow dresses surrounds a man in a tuxedo, contributing a lively and elegant atmosphere to the composition.

1 January 2026

Last layer of roasted eggplant before the final tomato sauce and cheese! There’s some ricotta and spinach in there too. I don’t really eat noodles anymore so roasting eggplant does the trick!

Roasted eggplant slices are layered in a foil tray, with a plastic container and a sauce container nearby.

31 December 2025

The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017) #Watching

Movie poster for "The Man Who Invented Christmas." The poster features a man in period clothing writing with a quill at a desk, surrounded by books and golden figurines. Above him, there are various characters, including an older man holding a candle, dressed in a nightcap and robe, and other figures in Victorian attire. The background shows a snowy village scene, with the title prominently displayed in gold lettering at the center.

25 December 2025

Nativity! (2009)

A playful, colorful group of children dressed in various festive costumes such as stars, angels, and shepherds, along with a donkey, surround a man in a red sweater who looks surprised. The children are smiling and posing energetically. The scene is lively and joyful, set against a white background with the word "Nativity!" in large gold letters above them, adorned with scattered stars.

25 December 2025

Wicked: For Good (2025)

A vibrant poster for "Wicked: For Good." On the left, a character in a shimmering blue gown holds a wand and is encased in a glowing bubble. On the right, a green-skinned character in a black dress and tall hat is poised dramatically, holding a broomstick, against a swirling green background. Below them stretches a yellow brick road leading to a distant, magical city. The title "Wicked" is prominently displayed at the top.

25 December 2025

Spirited (2022) #Watching

Two men pose energetically against a split green and red background. The man on the left wears a quilted green jacket and pants, while the man on the right wears a red and white fur-lined jacket with red pants. The stylized word "Spirited" is overlaid on the lower part of the image.

25 December 2025

The Obscure Etymology Advent Calendar

Nothing says Christmas Eve like … “shark”?

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A black and white drawing shows a sad, cartoon character standing next to an advent calendar labeled "ADVENT" at the top. The calendar has several doors, some open with drawings of teardrops, and others closed. Simple holiday symbols like a star, candy cane, and Christmas tree decorate the calendar. The character wears a striped shirt and overalls, and there are scribbles around their feet.

24 December 2025

Blackadder’s Christmas Carol (1988) #Watching

Black and white image of two men in winter attire. One is wearing a nightcap and holding a lit candle with a serious expression. The other is huddled close, wearing a knitted cap. Snowflakes are visible in the scene. The text "Blackadder's Christmas Carol" is written at the bottom.

24 December 2025

We had some homemade eggnog by the tree!

A small ceramic Christmas tree with colorful lights is centered on a table covered with a patterned cloth. Two glasses of creamy drinks are placed symmetrically on either side of the tree. A blue pot and some bottles are blurred in the background.

24 December 2025

Making the components for two lasagnas: one with noodles for my housekeeper and her family and one with eggplant for me. This has been a Christmas tradition for a bunch of years. I stopped making a full turkey dinner and giving it away a while ago.

23 December 2025

The Christmas movies continue with It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002) #Watching

A festive movie poster featuring a group of colorful Muppet characters. The central character, a green frog wearing a Santa hat, is smiling joyfully. Surrounding him are other Muppets, including a pig with blonde hair, a yellow bear in a hat, and a blue creature with a large nose, among others. They are all against a snowy winter backdrop with a decorated Christmas tree. The title at the top reads "It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie" in red and white text. Snowflakes and holiday decorations enhance the cheerful theme.

23 December 2025