Frank Gently 🇨🇦
@fronknsteen.bsky.social
I am retired and live on the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia. I am researching my family tree whose roots are in the UK and South Africa. I still have time to cook, bake sourdough bread, walk our two border collies and drink wine.
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What if awakening is not somewhere far away, but already present in each moment?
This year’s Meditation Month invites you to explore this question through Zen koan practice with Haemin Sunim.
This year’s Meditation Month invites you to explore this question through Zen koan practice with Haemin Sunim.
Tricycle Meditation Month 2026: Awakening with Zen Koans
Meditation Month is a free annual challenge to commit to a daily practice throughout January. This year’s theme is Awakening with Zen Koans.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:36 PM
What if awakening is not somewhere far away, but already present in each moment?
This year’s Meditation Month invites you to explore this question through Zen koan practice with Haemin Sunim.
This year’s Meditation Month invites you to explore this question through Zen koan practice with Haemin Sunim.
I enjoy learning old slang expressions. Many of them are still in use too.
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Buzzers, blaggers and beaks
A glossary of historical slang describing crime and criminals
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December 16, 2025 at 8:52 PM
I enjoy learning old slang expressions. Many of them are still in use too.
open.substack.com/pub/drangela...
open.substack.com/pub/drangela...
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I remember one time at an editors’ conference I was carrying some books and had a camera sitting on top of them, and someone I didn’t know saw me and informed me that her father had been a photographer and *always* wore his on a strap. She would have burst into flames at the sight of this guy!
December 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I remember one time at an editors’ conference I was carrying some books and had a camera sitting on top of them, and someone I didn’t know saw me and informed me that her father had been a photographer and *always* wore his on a strap. She would have burst into flames at the sight of this guy!
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The Canada Strong Pass comes into effect next week, for the winter, which means national parks, historic sites and attractions will have no admission fee (til Jan 15). Near Vancouver that includes Fort Langley, as well as the Gulf of Georgia Cannery.
Winter in Steveston Village with Gulf of Georgia Cannery
Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site in Steveston is ready for the winter holiday season with the Festival of Trees, Santa photos, and more.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The Canada Strong Pass comes into effect next week, for the winter, which means national parks, historic sites and attractions will have no admission fee (til Jan 15). Near Vancouver that includes Fort Langley, as well as the Gulf of Georgia Cannery.
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'She was very wonderful': Fan meets Canadian icon Joni Mitchell in B.C. store
'She was very wonderful': Fan meets Canadian icon Joni Mitchell in B.C. store
The legendary songwriter shops frequently at a community shop that supports local women.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:42 AM
'She was very wonderful': Fan meets Canadian icon Joni Mitchell in B.C. store
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I never get tired of watching this.
Gratitude and freedom.
Gratitude and freedom.
December 6, 2025 at 12:23 PM
I never get tired of watching this.
Gratitude and freedom.
Gratitude and freedom.
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Worth a watch
December 5, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Worth a watch
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December 4, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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Running on affordability. LMAO - Name ONE time Cons did anything to make life more affordable for average Canadians. I’ll wait.
December 1, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Running on affordability. LMAO - Name ONE time Cons did anything to make life more affordable for average Canadians. I’ll wait.
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Just a week left to participate in Stocking Stuffers for Seniors at London Drugs. All locations have a tree with tags at the front of the store. Shop for the items on the wish list and LD will deliver to local seniors this season.
Stocking Stuffers for Seniors at London Drugs
Fulfill the wish list of a local senior this season when you participate in Stocking Stuffers for Seniors at your nearest London Drugs.
miss604.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Just a week left to participate in Stocking Stuffers for Seniors at London Drugs. All locations have a tree with tags at the front of the store. Shop for the items on the wish list and LD will deliver to local seniors this season.
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Exactly this! Brittlestar expertly lays it all out. 🏆
November 28, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Exactly this! Brittlestar expertly lays it all out. 🏆
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A non-profit organization, Belgium-Canada, recruits volunteers to look after the graves of Canadian soldiers who died defending their country.
The couple Sabina De Craecker and Dany Van Hyfte look after two graves.
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www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
The couple Sabina De Craecker and Dany Van Hyfte look after two graves.
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www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
‘Kind of a surprise’: Belgian couple adopts grave of Canadian soldier
After years of tending to a Canadian soldier’s gravesite, a Belgian couple has connected with the war hero’s family members overseas.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
A non-profit organization, Belgium-Canada, recruits volunteers to look after the graves of Canadian soldiers who died defending their country.
The couple Sabina De Craecker and Dany Van Hyfte look after two graves.
🥰
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
The couple Sabina De Craecker and Dany Van Hyfte look after two graves.
🥰
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
Forest bathing is good for you and one reason I love living in British Columbia 🇨🇦🌲
Enjoy the path you’ve taken today
Enjoy the path you’ve taken today
November 26, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Forest bathing is good for you and one reason I love living in British Columbia 🇨🇦🌲
Enjoy the path you’ve taken today
Enjoy the path you’ve taken today
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It is Egyptologists’ favourite time of the year again.
December 1, 2024 at 6:00 PM
It is Egyptologists’ favourite time of the year again.
On reflection today is a good day
November 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
On reflection today is a good day
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The American government once threw 76 beavers out of a plane. On purpose.
November 21, 2025 at 2:07 AM
The American government once threw 76 beavers out of a plane. On purpose.
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Shop from many talented, local, Indigenous vendors and artisans at these holiday markets and craft sales around Metro Vancouver this season.
Indigenous Holiday Markets Around Vancouver
Shop from many talented, local, Indigenous vendors and artisans at these holiday markets and craft sales around Metro Vancouver this season.
miss604.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Shop from many talented, local, Indigenous vendors and artisans at these holiday markets and craft sales around Metro Vancouver this season.
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"Against what I had expected to say to you today, I'm going to vote yes—for the country, for the planet, and for my hope in the future," says Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, announcing that she will vote in favour of the minority Liberal government's budget.
#cdnpoli
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November 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
"Against what I had expected to say to you today, I'm going to vote yes—for the country, for the planet, and for my hope in the future," says Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, announcing that she will vote in favour of the minority Liberal government's budget.
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
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On Nov. 14, 1938, the Lions Gate Bridge opened in Vancouver.
The bridge only took 593 days to build, and it wouldn't have happened without the wealthy Guinness family.
A bylaw also prevented any Asian person from helping in construction of the bridge.
This is the story.
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The bridge only took 593 days to build, and it wouldn't have happened without the wealthy Guinness family.
A bylaw also prevented any Asian person from helping in construction of the bridge.
This is the story.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
On Nov. 14, 1938, the Lions Gate Bridge opened in Vancouver.
The bridge only took 593 days to build, and it wouldn't have happened without the wealthy Guinness family.
A bylaw also prevented any Asian person from helping in construction of the bridge.
This is the story.
🧵 1/10
The bridge only took 593 days to build, and it wouldn't have happened without the wealthy Guinness family.
A bylaw also prevented any Asian person from helping in construction of the bridge.
This is the story.
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My two dogs don’t mind the weather. Since you’re wondering it has been raining here in British Columbia 🌧️
I wish you a lovely day whatever your weather.
I wish you a lovely day whatever your weather.
November 13, 2025 at 8:04 PM
My two dogs don’t mind the weather. Since you’re wondering it has been raining here in British Columbia 🌧️
I wish you a lovely day whatever your weather.
I wish you a lovely day whatever your weather.
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Dear Canada...
Dear Canada... I felt compelled to do something, to make something for my country. To stick up for, and to honour it. To show our strength, beauty, genius, empathy,…
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"Dear Canada..."
with 🎶 "A Case of You'
song by k.d. lang 🎶 🇨🇦
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