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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

It’s near freezing overnight in YYC. Time to bring the tomatoes in.

A variety of small tomatoes on a blue tea towel.

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

This was meant to be a kabocha, I believe.

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

My new Alberta driver’s licence arrived by mail today. Now I know which department is responsible for making it so difficult for immigrants and women to renew. Red tape reduction indeed! 🤦‍♀️

An envelope from Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction.

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

I love this one because he’s so happy on a boat.

Black dog looks over the edge of a boat at a blue lake.

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

How about this sign indicating prohibited activities at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing? I’ve never been more tempted to pull out my trumpet and skates! I don’t think you can sprinkle salt here either! My kid had a good laugh trying to figure out what was forbidden.

A sign indicating prohibited activities at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Truly is. But my poppies are spectacular!

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Three beauties. We’ve been having heavy downpours most days so their survival is not guaranteed.

Three beautiful red poppies on a background of greenery.

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

My first poppies are finally starting to open. Hopefully we can avoid a torrential downpour for long enough to let them open fully!

Two glorious red poppies beginning to open.

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

There is that, still I’d love to get some hanging baskets going!

Black dog curled up on a blue blanket on a couch.

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Run them back inside quickly! May long is going to May long! Here’s a few of mine.

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Cinnamon Bundt cake here but I’d rather have spring weather!

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Home Depot in Calgary have hanging baskets and bedding out plants. There’s literally snow still on the ground and more in the forecast. I saw one woman filling her cart! ! The sunshine is deceptive. It’s too soon!

Hanging baskets and bedding out plants in a store.

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

I think Canadian Tire have gotten a bit ahead of themselves. This is in Calgary, where it’s 4 degrees Celsius and the snow is expected to start within the hour. These plants won’t be able to stay outdoors for at least another six weeks!

Tomato plants on a store shelf, some already covered in tomatoes.

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

We went yesterday. Would have been nicer without the snow and freezing drizzle, but who knew?

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

You need one of these beauties! I often have a sticky on my phone and laptop 🤣

Notebook cover titled “Shit I need to write down because I am old.”

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Mine spent the afternoon with a retired friend and has the same energy.

Exhausted looking black dog looks at the camera while huddling on a blanket on a couch.

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

O and I have the same dynamic. He couldn’t be happier but I’m kind of over it!

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

It takes a certain kind of faith to start a seed tray on your way out to shovel snow. 🤦‍♀️

Seed tray under plastic cover where water vapour is beginning to build.

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Miyajima, Japan. Approaching by sea during high tide is breathtaking.

“Floating” torii gates of Itsukushima-jinja on Miyajima, Japan.

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Don’t you just hate it when stores put a limit on sale items? I stayed well below the limit of 50 pounds of butter! 🤣

Costco Canada price tag showing butter for $4.95/pound with a limit of 50.

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

I’m dropping some lunches off for an ailing friend today. Nothing beats planning ahead.

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

I lived in Japan for a decade and owned the cutest little cars. These aren’t my pics but I had these models and colours.

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Canada too. I was so thrilled to get in recently that I took a picture 🤣 It was like a beautiful sunrise.

Car window bathed in the glow of a car wash while covered in pink and blue soap.

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Smith not looking very good speaking from the CPC convention. They really need to look at the lighting!

Alberta premier appears on CBC tv from the CPC conference.

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

This guy is a poor excuse for a Canadian dog! He got his hair cut just before a cold snap and hasn’t been without clothing since! He seems to love wearing a coat or sweater.

Black dog wearing sweater with hood on indoors.

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

My kid is home from college and the poor dog has been trying to keep up with his late nights. It’s been minus 20 Celsius all week. This is Oscar, mid afternoon, passed out under a heating pad on his brother’s bed.

Black dog wearing layers sleeping under a heating blanket on a colourful duvet.

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

This one is recent and sad but has plenty of irony.

Newspaper report of fire trucks being destroyed by fire at Redwood fire hall

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

I’m starting to suspect my dog’s not a real Canadian! He’s 3, so it’s not age.

Dog dressed in layers lays on a heating pad on a bed.

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

This guy was fresh off a haircut on a cold day and was happy to bundle up.

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

O is not impressed that his haircut fell on the coldest day of the season so far!

A black dog with a fresh haircut wears a colourful jacket with a hood.

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

My dog has taken a sudden dislike to Hallmark Christmas movies. The poor guy won’t stop growling at the tv. 🤣

Fuzzy black dog looking mystified at the constant stream of Christmas movies.

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

I know that Bill isn’t real, but I still admire him for not rage quitting when my first five turns resulted in yahtzees!

A Yahtzee score card shows a very lopsided game. 711 to 207

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

November 11 always reminds me of my grandparents. My Grandpa served with the RAF, and my Grandma took on roles not usually open to young women in Canada at the time. Their stories continue to shape me.

A beautiful red poppy nearly fully open.

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

It’s Christmas market season! I saw these off duty reindeer at the Millarville Christmas Market in AB. It was pretty peoply, but always a nice outing.

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Had some fun today with the unexpected snow!

Snow penguins and a snow gnome sitting on metal stairs.

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

For no particular reason, here‘s a photo of the Alberta classroom I returned to today. 🧐

Posters showing the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and a summary of the same.

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InquisitiveSort🇨🇦 @inquisitivesort.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

My companion for last night’s marathon Jays game and travesty in the Alberta legislature is feeling it this morning!

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