#astronomy binocular astronomy from Mum’s yard in #Melbourne …
Was unable to observe comet #12P but did some nice naked eye observing of Crux/southern cross, pointers etc (simulated image from SkySafari Pro)

Autumn here- heading towards the cooler, rainy months. Will be much cooler on Wednesday. But tomorrow is supposed to be 25C and I am so happy about that.
Banksia, orchid and rose (smelled divine fwiw).
#flowers
#Melbourne

Tired but got out of the house to get some fresh air and sunshine.
#Melbourne really does do #Coffee the best…
This place in a church courtyard under the eucalyptus trees next to the farmers market- the coffee is great too
Mum slept in but I had to get out of the house
(Also omg got figs and other nice things from market)

On my way back home to help be a #caregiver to Mum while my angel sister takes a break.
YYZ
*YVR
SYD
MEL

(*only here so far)
About to fly the long bit.
See ya in the other hemisphere

Just started reading Judith Butler’s latest #book; I love their words; I have leaned into them in my studies, but to find a new book by a philosopher one adores is a gift. While I am in Canada, timely read for US folks (chapter on Tr*mp).

Looking up; lying on deck- hey luna
(And photobombing plane)

“I text my love at Old Mill station”, #poem seen just now on the subway, by Andrea Josic
#ttc
#Toronto

It was so good; art, poetry, music. I sat in the back with the other awkward wallflowers.

Lucky to have such supportive friends and community resources on my sexual-fluidity journey
No idea what I am but going to this tonight;
The Glad Day bookstore is the world’s oldest queer bookstore.
#LGBTQ2S+

It’s been so cloudy lately- definitely hard on mood. So wonderful to have a sunny 🌞 day, and now (after a few hours of studying and writing) hanging outside with an adult beverage looking at #Jupiter.
It’s been too long.
Now if only my neighbours would turn off their outdoor lights….

#Jupiter and the #Moon through the coniferous trees

Quiet walk through the outdoor logging exhibit trail in Algonquin Park today; enjoying being outdoors.
We had the place to ourselves
But it’s grey and drizzly, so time to get a hot drink

Also, saw this little dude on the frozen lake earlier - no idea how it got there
#winter #spider

Astrospouse is flipping between “London has Fallen” and “White Christmas” on tv 😆. Yin and Yang.
Merry Christmas if you have the privilege to celebrate.
Although it’s a green #Christmas for many in this part of the world, we’re visiting a place with some snow and a frozen lake.
☮️

The occulted Moon
Sits behind incoming cloud
Hiding in plain sight
(A #haiku for you)
~
I understand
Why some of our ancestors bought greenery inside this time of year in this hemisphere
It is so …. grey
And I look for colours.

Come down to the lake, which looks frozen, but not enough to walk on, to listen to its cracks, groans and other conversations.

#poetry #haiku
Waves of sky occult
What is hidden behind cloud
Unstable ice lake

Leunig comic from last week; had to share. An editorial cartoon can be artistic, and beautiful and heartbreaking too

Sunrise from Toronto, earlier today (forgot to post)

Watching part 1 of “Angels in America; Millennium” at the Buddies and Bad Times #theatre in #Toronto. Been so long since I’ve been to a live performance here; Here solo and loving the immersion.

Good morning - pretty sunrise in #Toronto a few minutes ago