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Posts by Stéfan

17
Jun
Street lights at Sherway Gardens, Toronto 2

Lights Outside

By Stéfan.

I enjoy haiku – that short form of Japanese poetry. Today’s post comes in the form of two haiku on the topic of lights outside.

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16
Jun
Reflections in windows on rue de la Commune in Montréal 2011-05-30

Windows of Opportunity

We are all presented with windows of opportunity from time to time. It is up to us to recognize them and seize the moment.

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11
Jun
Tip of Jacques Cartier Pier in front of Jacques-Cartier Bridge, Montréal 2011-05-30

Saint Lawrence River

Ah, pedal boats. I have a memory of pedal boating and the moment being associated with swans… or was it a dream?

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9
Jun
Artisans' corner on rue Saint Amable, Montréal 2011-05-30

Old Streets

The old narrow streets of many cities are rich in visual appeal. Old Montréal is no different: it has plenty of interesting views.

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7
Jun
Kaleidoscopic view of the Palais des congrès, Montréal 2011-05-30

Coloured Glass

I use to have blue tinted sunglasses and I loved them. They made the sky blue even on gray days. It’s that power to transform the view that I find magical in coloured glass.

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4
Jun
Courtyard Cows at the Toronto Dominion Centre, Toronto 2011-05-28

Animals in the Backyard

It’s good to let the animals roam in the backyard, to dillydally, and to get a bit of stimulation. Often times, I sit there with them and enjoy the moment.

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2
Jun
Jarring vision along McDougall Lane, Toronto 2011-05-26

Cleaning Windows

It’s time again for me to clean the windows. It should be made clear that I don’t like cleaning windows – not at all.

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31
May
Ant on Cameron House, Queen Street West, Toronto 2011-05-25

A Few Ants

We have a few ants around the yard. I suppose everyone does. But this year, they seem pretty large.

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29
May
Mural on St Andrew Street, Toronto 2011-05-25

Alien Abduction

I don’t often remember my dreams, but I do remember one I had last night. I was abducted by aliens.

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27
May
Orange sky in the Port Lands, Toronto

Tranquility

It’s becoming a form of meditation: every so often, I wake up very early and set out before dawn. There is something restorative about experiencing the tranquility and the cool of early morning.

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