Nostr notes by Mike 🇨🇦 NuanceRhymesWithOrange

they need a clothing-optional area!

2026-05-04T23:10:13Z

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they need a clothing-optional area!

The somewhat surprising sand dunes of Slack Road. #Photography ...

2026-05-04T20:42:35Z

The somewhat surprising sand dunes of Slack Road.

#Photography #Ottawa

I don’t really like how it’s getting harder to remember PIN ...

2026-04-13T16:04:22Z

I don’t really like how it’s getting harder to remember PIN codes and such. And still. Trudeau does nothing about it! #aging

Porch rabbit. #Photography #BlackAndWhite ...

2026-04-12T21:57:37Z

Porch rabbit. #Photography #BlackAndWhite

Snow shadows at dusk on an overcast evening, 1 of 3. ...

2026-03-21T00:03:47Z

Snow shadows at dusk on an overcast evening, 1 of 3.

I don’t know if I would necessarily decorate the departures ...

2026-03-15T06:35:24Z

I don’t know if I would necessarily decorate the departures area with parachutes. anyway, goodbye Manchester! #Photography

Onwards. #Photography #BlackAndWhite #Winter ...

2026-02-21T21:10:45Z

Onwards. #Photography #BlackAndWhite #Winter

Ewww disgusting found a mouse in the kids' bathroom! ...

2026-01-09T16:38:31Z

Ewww disgusting found a mouse in the kids' bathroom! #Photography

I plan to visit Manchester in a few months. According to my ...

2026-01-05T22:51:54Z

I plan to visit Manchester in a few months. According to my guidebook, it exists in a featureless white field between Liverpool and the North Sea. I was hoping for something a little better. #manchester

Gateway, 3 of 3. #Photography #Winter #BlackAndWhite ...

2026-01-04T17:05:00Z

Gateway, 3 of 3. #Photography #Winter #BlackAndWhite

Gateway, 2 of 3. #Photography #Winter ...

2026-01-04T17:04:39Z

Gateway, 2 of 3. #Photography #Winter

Gateway, 1 of 3. #Photography #Winter #BlackAndWhite ...

2026-01-04T17:03:57Z

Gateway, 1 of 3. #Photography #Winter #BlackAndWhite

Dark trees. #Photography #BlackAndWhite ...

2026-01-03T22:34:17Z

Dark trees. #Photography #BlackAndWhite

The path of the beast. #Photography #Winter ...

2026-01-03T22:31:01Z

The path of the beast. #Photography #Winter

Long shadows at the canoe. #Photography #Winter ...

2026-01-03T22:26:51Z

Long shadows at the canoe. #Photography #Winter

Unruly tree hair. #Photography #BlackAndWhite ...

2026-01-03T22:21:58Z

Unruly tree hair. #Photography #BlackAndWhite

Cloud fireworks. #PHotoography y ...

2026-01-03T22:18:43Z

Cloud fireworks. #PHotoography y

Yeah there is definitely a thick ice layer from the storm.

2026-01-03T22:17:40Z

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Yeah there is definitely a thick ice layer from the storm.

Don't wait for me, my love. I'm going to roll over and ...

2026-01-03T22:12:31Z

Don't wait for me, my love. I'm going to roll over and die here, halfway up the hill. #Photography #BlackAndWhite #Winter

Smoke from an outdoor wood furnace drifts to the left, against ...

2026-01-03T22:08:42Z

Smoke from an outdoor wood furnace drifts to the left, against the backdrop of the hills.

I'm not sure how people can believe that living in a miasma of smoke won't hurt you. Oh well.

#Photography #BlackAndWhite

Slippers. #Photography #BlackAndWhite ...

2026-01-03T14:27:35Z

Slippers. #Photography #BlackAndWhite

A winter morning. #Photography #BlackAndWhite ...

2026-01-03T14:16:32Z

A winter morning. #Photography #BlackAndWhite

Holiday's end. #Photography #Winter ...

2026-01-02T14:01:34Z

Holiday's end. #Photography #Winter

thank you! They are so changeable throughout the day!

2026-01-01T21:14:47Z

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thank you! They are so changeable throughout the day!

Celcius, in Ottawa

2026-01-01T20:36:13Z

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Celcius, in Ottawa

Snow and shadow drama in the front yard, 2 of 2. #Photography ...

2026-01-01T20:31:40Z

Snow and shadow drama in the front yard, 2 of 2.

#Photography #BlackAndWhite #Winter

Snow and shadow drama in the front yard, 1 of 2. #Photography ...

2026-01-01T20:31:06Z

Snow and shadow drama in the front yard, 1 of 2.

#Photography #BlackAndWhite #Winter

then I’m delighted to bring you a little bit of happiness on ...

2026-01-01T17:32:48Z

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then I’m delighted to bring you a little bit of happiness on this New Year’s Day! I wish you further happiness in this new & improved year!

Bric-a-brac in the winter sunlight. #Photography #BlackAndWhite ...

2026-01-01T17:02:23Z

Bric-a-brac in the winter sunlight.

#Photography #BlackAndWhite

Sparkly snow means it is very cold. And so it is, -18C. The view ...

2026-01-01T14:19:05Z

Sparkly snow means it is very cold. And so it is, -18C. The view out the front window.

#Photography #BlackAndWhite

a giant wave will strike?

2025-12-31T23:07:14Z

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a giant wave will strike?

they did say “good”. Not “great”.

2025-12-31T19:04:21Z

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they did say “good”. Not “great”.

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! #Photography #LocalNews ...

2025-12-31T18:37:45Z

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!

#Photography #LocalNews #LostCat #WildParsnip

Tracks, 2 of 2. #Photography #BlackAndWhite ...

2025-12-31T18:27:14Z

Tracks, 2 of 2. #Photography #BlackAndWhite

Tracks. #Photography #BlackAndWhite ...

2025-12-31T18:12:02Z

Tracks. #Photography #BlackAndWhite

We ride at noon! Dawn is sort of early. #Photography ...

2025-12-31T18:07:24Z

We ride at noon!

Dawn is sort of early.

#Photography

yes the furthest visible building was horse stables, and is ...

2025-12-31T16:06:18Z

In reply to nevent1q…842f
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yes the furthest visible building was horse stables, and is constructed from logs. It is older than the plank buildings - maybe 1890s vs 1910s.

Buttloads are the customary unit.

2025-12-31T13:11:49Z

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Buttloads are the customary unit.

Measuring shovelled snow in m³ just sounds so very European to ...

2025-12-31T13:05:54Z

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Measuring shovelled snow in m³ just sounds so very European to these North American ears.

ok, that’s fair!

2025-12-31T01:00:11Z

In reply to nevent1q…wruh
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ok, that’s fair!

goat cheese and red wine will get you through a lot

2025-12-31T00:49:55Z

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goat cheese and red wine will get you through a lot

hmm Westboro would be cool. But not even a record store would ...

2025-12-31T00:47:01Z

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hmm Westboro would be cool. But not even a record store would make me want to go to Kanata.

I'm pretty impressed that this is being performed at the ...

2025-12-30T23:33:27Z

I'm pretty impressed that this is being performed at the museum. I may have to check it out (for its educational content). #Ottawa #Cabaret #Photography

I was in the lost spouse area of the mall, but eventually the ...

2025-12-30T23:23:46Z

I was in the lost spouse area of the mall, but eventually the matching spouse found me.

It felt like a very 80s thing to do, hanging out at a mall. Except they don't have record stores any more, so there is nothing to look at.

#Photography #SelfPortrait

Maybe if she spent a little less on dental work and a little more ...

2025-12-30T23:17:03Z

Maybe if she spent a little less on dental work and a little more on outerwear, then she could walk through the -14C winds in downtown Ottawa instead of being a glamorous model, eh?

Life choices.

#Photography #BlackAndWhite #SelfPortrait

Looking timeless. #Photography #blackAndWhite #FilmIsNotDead #TLR ...

2025-12-30T22:57:24Z

Looking timeless. #Photography #blackAndWhite #FilmIsNotDead #TLR #Lubitel2

Wooden wheels in winter. #Photography #BlackAndWhite #TLR ...

2025-12-30T22:56:14Z

Wooden wheels in winter. #Photography #BlackAndWhite #TLR #Lubitel2 #FilmIsNotDead

Some things just look more dramatic on film. Like this sinister ...

2025-12-30T22:26:22Z

Some things just look more dramatic on film.

Like this sinister alder thicket.

#Photography #BlackAndWhite #Lubitel2 #TLR #filmisNotDead

Lake view. #Photography #BlackAndWhite #Lubitel2 #TLR ...

2025-12-30T22:24:30Z

Lake view. #Photography #BlackAndWhite #Lubitel2 #TLR #filmisNotDead

Used book store. Sometimes they have second-hand photography ...

2025-12-30T16:27:16Z

Used book store. Sometimes they have second-hand photography books. I bought "Ernest Cole’s House of Bondage" there (about apartheid South Africa, not BDSM).

#Photography #BlackAndWhite #Lubitel2 #TLR #FilmIsNotDead

Demolition. #Photography #BlackAndWhite #Lubitel2 #TLR ...

2025-12-30T16:23:48Z

Demolition.

#Photography #BlackAndWhite #Lubitel2 #TLR #FilmIsNotDead

An abandoned snowman, lower level only, a dark blot on the field. ...

2025-12-30T01:45:33Z

An abandoned snowman, lower level only, a dark blot on the field. Freezing rain has made the remaining snow uncooperative. Lights over the outdoor rink. Amazon delivers. #photography #BlackAndWhite

A surprising hint of blue sky after a mild ice storm. The radar ...

2025-12-29T16:49:30Z

A surprising hint of blue sky after a mild ice storm. The radar suggests that it would be unwise to rely on it staying. The air is hazy with uncertain moisture. The path is treacherous.

#Photography #Ottawa

it feels significant on many pedestrian paths! Pretty sketchy ...

2025-12-29T16:41:09Z

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it feels significant on many pedestrian paths! Pretty sketchy footing.

we feel pretty smug here in Ontario, because as stupid as our ...

2025-12-29T13:13:11Z

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we feel pretty smug here in Ontario, because as stupid as our provincial government is, Alberta is definitely far stupider.

I’ve done this enough times now. Full natural gas Generac with ...

2025-12-28T15:21:30Z

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I’ve done this enough times now. Full natural gas Generac with automatic transfer switch now.

Oh dear, Home Depot has an “Ice Storm Readiness” pile of ...

2025-12-28T15:03:42Z

Oh dear, Home Depot has an “Ice Storm Readiness” pile of generators. #ottawa #onstorm

Suburban Saturday, 3 of 3. #Photography ...

2025-12-27T23:48:10Z

Suburban Saturday, 3 of 3. #Photography

Suburban Saturday, 2 of 3. #Photography ...

2025-12-27T23:47:30Z

Suburban Saturday, 2 of 3. #Photography

Suburban Saturday, 1 of 3. #Photography ...

2025-12-27T23:46:47Z

Suburban Saturday, 1 of 3. #Photography

I feel seen

2025-12-27T22:55:51Z

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I feel seen

Snotography is the best ography. #Photography #Snotography ...

2025-12-27T16:34:04Z

Snotography is the best ography. #Photography #Snotography #BlackAndWhite

Banisters and reflections. #Photography #BlackAndWhite ...

2025-12-27T15:42:43Z

Banisters and reflections. #Photography #BlackAndWhite

Slivers of sun. #Photography #BlackAndWhite ...

2025-12-27T15:36:18Z

Slivers of sun. #Photography #BlackAndWhite

Chef's garden in winter. #Photography #BlackAndWhite ...

2025-12-27T15:31:31Z

Chef's garden in winter. #Photography #BlackAndWhite

Gender-diverse sunrise, and that's OK. #Photography ...

2025-12-26T17:12:44Z

Gender-diverse sunrise, and that's OK. #Photography

Spouse prints in the snow. Not really sure why. #Photography ...

2025-12-26T17:08:17Z

Spouse prints in the snow.

Not really sure why.

#Photography

nothing is stirring, not even a mouse, because the bucket trap ...

2025-12-26T10:55:24Z

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nothing is stirring, not even a mouse, because the bucket trap with a peanut-butter-smeared soup can works pretty well.

And no karaoke.

When towels dream. #Photography #BlackAndWhite ...

2025-12-26T10:39:20Z

When towels dream. #Photography #BlackAndWhite

yeah, good thing I ran today. High of -14C tomorrow!

2025-12-25T20:51:29Z

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yeah, good thing I ran today. High of -14C tomorrow!

Almost 2 o'clock. #Photography ...

2025-12-25T19:27:11Z

Almost 2 o'clock. #Photography

A sight that is only possible one day a year: a full complement ...

2025-12-25T19:22:47Z

A sight that is only possible one day a year: a full complement of parked suburban cars, in the afternoon, with last night's snow still on them.

No traffic today.

Anyway, merry Christmas!

#Photography

let’s hope that you are well enough in time for the Airing of ...

2025-12-24T21:24:12Z

In reply to nevent1q…lpwn
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let’s hope that you are well enough in time for the Airing of Grievances! 🤞🏻

Snow butt. #Photography #BlackAndWhite #Winter ...

2025-12-23T20:00:54Z

Snow butt. #Photography #BlackAndWhite #Winter

Many-legged forest monster. #Photography #BlackAndWhite ...

2025-12-23T14:30:49Z

Many-legged forest monster. #Photography #BlackAndWhite

Lakeshore rock and snow, 2 of 2. #Photography #BlackAndWhite ...

2025-12-23T14:29:20Z

Lakeshore rock and snow, 2 of 2. #Photography #BlackAndWhite

Lakeshore rock and snow, 1 of 2. #Photography #BlackAndWhite ...

2025-12-23T14:28:41Z

Lakeshore rock and snow, 1 of 2. #Photography #BlackAndWhite

Winter meadow. #Photography ...

2025-12-23T14:27:57Z

Winter meadow. #Photography

the brand names on the catalogs seem to check out (Grundfos, ...

2025-12-22T17:09:37Z

In reply to nevent1q…aj8p
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the brand names on the catalogs seem to check out (Grundfos, Durabla), which I think would be too hard for AI

Let's see, freezing winds are currently gusting at 60 ...

2025-12-21T13:00:49Z

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Let's see, freezing winds are currently gusting at 60 km/hr... nope, not running naked today. Another time perhaps.

Bread and wine on a snowy day with heir and descendant #2, the ...

2025-12-20T22:42:15Z

Bread and wine on a snowy day with heir and descendant #2, the returning scholar. #Photography #BlackAndWhite

I could stare at that photo ("colored entrance") all day. ...

2025-12-20T22:26:19Z

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I could stare at that photo ("colored entrance") all day. So beautiful, so eloquent.

At the National Gallery of Canada. Gordon Parks, in the street ...

2025-12-20T22:17:18Z

At the National Gallery of Canada. Gordon Parks, in the street photography exhibit. Go see it! #Photography #Ottawa #GordonParks

The cigar district. #Photography #BlackAndWhite #Ottawa ...

2025-12-20T22:12:48Z

The cigar district. #Photography #BlackAndWhite #Ottawa

TFW when you have a shitty day and someone takes a photo and that ...

2025-12-20T22:09:31Z

TFW when you have a shitty day and someone takes a photo and that moment becomes immortal and is displayed in museums decades later.

A favorite photo by a favorite artist (Fred Herzog, 1930-2019, noted for his color street photography of Vancouver).

There is a good street photography exhibit on at the National Gallery of Canada right now. Check it out!

#Photography #StreetPhotography #FredHerzog #Ottawa

Embassy of the United States of America. #Photography #Ottawa ...

2025-12-20T22:03:23Z

Embassy of the United States of America. #Photography #Ottawa

Where land, water, and power merge. #Photography #BlackAndWhite ...

2025-12-20T02:13:31Z

Where land, water, and power merge. #Photography #BlackAndWhite

A splendid new portrait of the 77th Earl. I shall hang it over ...

2025-12-20T01:43:40Z

A splendid new portrait of the 77th Earl. I shall hang it over the Grand Fireplace at NuanceRhymesWithOrange Hall. #Photography #SelfPortrait #BlackAndWhite

nah the catalog spines have names like “Conveyors” and ...

2025-12-19T21:24:20Z

In reply to nevent1q…dg0p
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nah the catalog spines have names like “Conveyors” and “Toledo Scales”. This must be an industrial facility.

kid these days

2025-12-19T21:21:43Z

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kid these days

oh, that’s just your porn stash

2025-12-19T18:52:23Z

In reply to nevent1q…jeph
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oh, that’s just your porn stash

I’m sure your fellow passengers would appreciate an air-guitar ...

2025-12-19T12:47:42Z

In reply to nevent1q…vlae
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I’m sure your fellow passengers would appreciate an air-guitar performance!

Not sure how Bloomberg can report this with a straight face. ...

2025-12-18T11:55:51Z

Not sure how Bloomberg can report this with a straight face. Sure, Trump Media will bring us nuclear fusion. Holding my breath starting now. #nuclearfusion #makessense

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-18/trump-media-to-combine-with-tae-to-build-nuclear-fusion-business?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc2NjA1ODg3NywiZXhwIjoxNzY2NjYzNjc3LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUN0dSMFNLSzNOWUEwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiIyNDhCMzM1MjU2NkY0OTU2QUZGMDAwRjVENTdBNkMwNCJ9.V0wRy0tLEs1-pS8dnUtcroVjSBePLs-8obQfW06awBI

I’ve been trying to figure out how to manage my digital life. ...

2025-12-17T22:50:03Z

I’ve been trying to figure out how to manage my digital life. Todo stuff is in Todoist, and my calendar is also kinda-sorta in Todoist, but not shareable with normal calendar programs. My recipes are in a Plone CMS that will be shut down soon.

What to do, if you don’t want to share with Google or Apple?

Hosted Nextcloud seems to work. It has calendaring, tasks and notes that are widely shareable, including with Apple and Google software. It also has a cookbook app!

Onwards! 🤞🏻

#software

well I ordered the watch direct from Google, not from Bell. ...

2025-12-17T01:16:10Z

In reply to nevent1q…faqn
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well I ordered the watch direct from Google, not from Bell. So…. That just doesn’t work. 🤷🏼

Ugh just spent 2 hours at a Bell Canada store trying to get a ...

2025-12-16T19:13:09Z

Ugh just spent 2 hours at a Bell Canada store trying to get a Google Pixel 4 LTE watch to work properly with a Google Pixel phone. They’re supposed to share a phone number.

In the end: it is impossible and everyone gave up in despair.

#googlepixel #bellcanada #ughh

The view from the morning stretches. #Photography #BlackAndWhite ...

2025-12-16T11:12:00Z

The view from the morning stretches. #Photography #BlackAndWhite

why thank you!

2025-12-15T19:25:31Z

In reply to nevent1q…cl6t
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why thank you!

The furniture, 2 of 2. #Photography #blackAndWhite ...

2025-12-14T23:38:34Z

The furniture, 2 of 2. #Photography #blackAndWhite

How did you capture this? (I see that you mention film and old ...

2025-12-14T22:03:03Z

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How did you capture this? (I see that you mention film and old lenses in your profile.)