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Oʻlēnnª 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 | she/her @olenasullivan.bsky.social · 15h

My husband knows me and my #octopus #fetish so well. Got me a set of Christmas ornaments - Santa on his octopus sleigh! Oh yeah.

Christmas ornament with Santa Claus riding in his sleigh that sits on a giant red and orange octopus.

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Yarn Jesus @yarnjesus.bsky.social · 8d

✝️ Thou shalt not feel obligated to create for all who request it of thee. Receiving a handmade masterpiece is an honor bestown on those deemed worthy 🧶🕊️✨ #YarnJesus

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Oʻlēnnª 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 | she/her @olenasullivan.bsky.social · 3d

"The Gazelle Group, a major firm that specializes in sports coverage, including college basketball games and tournaments, asked that photographers provide them with an irrevocable, free license to use any photos taken at the credentialed event for any purpose whatsoever, except resale." #photography

NPPA Warns Photographers Against Rights Grabs in Credential Agreements

Photographers beware, credentials agreements can be hazardous.

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Oʻlēnnª 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 | she/her @olenasullivan.bsky.social · 5d

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a new rule Friday making it mandatory for non-U.S. citizens, including Canadians, to take part in its facial biometrics program. The regulation takes effect Dec. 26. Photos taken of foreign travellers will remain on a DHS database up to 75 years.

U.S. to photograph Canadian travellers when they enter and exit at all land borders, airports | CBC News

The United States is expanding its facial identification program for travellers, with the goal of collecting images of non-U.S. citizens entering and exiting the country by all modes of transport.

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Oʻlēnnª 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 | she/her @olenasullivan.bsky.social · 9d

Got to see David Byrne tonight on the first of two nights in Toronto. Fabulous! I missed his American Utopia show in NYC but watched it dozens of times on Disney+. This tour is almost the whole crew from Utopia but new set. Feeling so content right now.

#DavidByrne #WhoIsTheSkyTour

Oʻlēnnª 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 | she/her @olenasullivan.bsky.social · 10d

Holy hell, I remember being a teenager in love with Robert Smith and so excited to see #TheCure at this show. And apparently my future husband was somewhere in the venue chilling to the tunes too.

Future music legends performed in Mississauga 40 years ago | INsauga

Future music legends performed in Mississauga 40 years ago | INsauga

Today they are considered the godfathers of several musical deep subgenres: post-punk, gothic, alternative, avant-garde. But back in 1985, they were another quirky band from the U.K., riding the crest...

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Oʻlēnnª 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 | she/her @olenasullivan.bsky.social · 11d

Yes, yes, yes! Blue Jays are off to the World Series! ⚾️

#baseball #WorldSeries #LetsGoBlueJays

Oʻlēnnª 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 | she/her @olenasullivan.bsky.social · Oct 1

Public Enemy on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Wow, what a great performance!

#JimmyKimmel #BestTalkShows

Oʻlēnnª 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 | she/her @olenasullivan.bsky.social · Oct 1

"In January, the Canadian government said an estimated 3,600 citizens have listed "X" as their gender on their passports — an option that has been available to Canadians since 2019." Canada also lists it as "gender", whereas the US only acknowledges "sex" as an identifier.

Canada issues warning for citizens with gender-neutral passports travelling to U.S. | CBC News

The Canadian government is warning citizens who list "X" as their gender on their passports could have problems entering the U.S.

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Oʻlēnnª 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 | she/her @olenasullivan.bsky.social · Sep 27

Giving a shoutout to my friend's new store in Toronto.

Fat Babes TO - a carefully curated collection of new and pre-loved Plus Size Clothing that believes in sustainability and accessibility. Who doesn't want that???

Fat Babes TO

Plus Size Clothing

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Oʻlēnnª 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 | she/her @olenasullivan.bsky.social · Sep 27

Looking forward to PeepshowTO's videogame-themed #burlesque show tonight. You gotta love Toronto for its #nerdlesque scene.

Oʻlēnnª 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 | she/her @olenasullivan.bsky.social · Sep 25

Well there we go. No more home mail delivery.

#CanadaPost

Canada Post free to end home delivery as part of plan to ensure carrier’s survival | CBC

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Oʻlēnnª 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 | she/her @olenasullivan.bsky.social · Sep 25

My destress project is gaining momentum. Halfway to a comfy winter throw. #crochet 🧶

13 square of pink and teal swirls for my blanket.

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Oʻlēnnª 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 | she/her @olenasullivan.bsky.social · Sep 20

Fa ulous day at tje Toronto #Vintage Show. Picked up a gorgeous wrap with beaded #velvet #peacocks on it and hanging #beaded fringe. Can't wait to wear this to a show.

From the front, dhowing beaded fringe and two velvet peacocks.

From the back showing a large velvet peacock on the left shoulder as well as big red roses.

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Oʻlēnnª 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 | she/her @olenasullivan.bsky.social · Sep 13

End of an era. Another great Toronto music venue is closing down. Goodbye Velvet Underground.

#Toronto #VelvetUnderground #MusicClub

Toronto's Velvet Underground Announces Closure │ Exclaim!

The venue's lease is up at the end of October

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Oʻlēnnª 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 | she/her @olenasullivan.bsky.social · Sep 9

Six down, 29 to go for the rest of the blanket. Liking where this is going. #crochet 🧶

Six squares of crocheted swirls in pink faux fur and dark teal soft blanket yarn.

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Oʻlēnnª 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 | she/her @olenasullivan.bsky.social · Sep 7

"Millar would overhaul the 35-year-old legal principle of reasonable adjustment, because it implies there is an “unreasonable” adjustment, allowing companies to feel they have done enough if they stick strictly to the interpretation of the law." 💯

#disability #accommodations #adjustments

From pop producer to activist: Robin Millar on the barriers disabled people still face

He made his name with chart-topping hits – now the Scope chair wants to change how society sees disability

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Oʻlēnnª 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 | she/her @olenasullivan.bsky.social · Sep 4

Best season ever! I love #autumn - especially #pumpkin festivals where people with mad carving skills can carve and create real art with gourds.

Pumpkins carved, lit and stacked to look like Medusa's head.

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Oʻlēnnª 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 | she/her @olenasullivan.bsky.social · Aug 30

Starting a new #crochet blanket for the couch for the colder weather. The pink is faux fur and the dark teal is Bernat super soft blanket yarn. I love the swirl pattern but the counting is a pain - had to frog the rows several times. I know it will get easier and so worth it. 🧶

Crocheted rose pink faux fur and dark teal soft blanket yarn swirl square for blanket.

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Oʻlēnnª 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 | she/her @olenasullivan.bsky.social · Aug 30

Finally finished my shawl for the winter. With pockets! And first time crocheting a hood. I know where all the errors are, and that makes it all mine. Bring on winter! 🧶 #crochet

Crocheted scarf in shades of red with pockets, a hood and fringe. Lola the ginger cat seems to like it.

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Oʻlēnnª 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 | she/her @olenasullivan.bsky.social · Aug 26

Wow Amazon, you really have that overpackaging thing mastered. All this for two #crochet needles. 🧶

2 small crochet needles packaged in a box that is too large from Amazon.

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Oʻlēnnª 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 | she/her @olenasullivan.bsky.social · Aug 26

Check ahead before you photograph, especially sacred sites. "Photographs of culturally sensitive sites are prohibited at Uluru—Kata Tjuta National Park to respect the Aboriginal Anangu people who honor the rock as sacred."

#photography #CulturalSensitivity #Uluru

Influencers Hit with Surprise List of Fines Over Travel Photos Posted Months Earlier

'When in doubt, put the camera away.'

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Oʻlēnnª 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 | she/her @olenasullivan.bsky.social · Aug 25

Yarn shopping is so soothing. Excited to get started on a blanket using these two - a super bulky soft dark teal from Bernat and oh so soft super bulky rose faux fur from Loops & Threads.

#crochet 🧶

Bernat Blanket super Bulky yarn in dark teal and Loops and Thread Super Bulky faux fur yarn in rose

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Oʻlēnnª 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 | she/her @olenasullivan.bsky.social · Aug 24

З Днем Незалежності, Україно - Happy Independence Day, #Ukraine

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assisttechnews.bsky.social @assisttechnews.bsky.social · Aug 23

How Apple's Accessibility Features Are Giving Creativity Back |

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How Apple's Accessibility Features Are Giving Creativity Back

A diagnosis of Parkinson’s changes how you move, how you create, and how you remember. When tremors interfere with something as important as filming your child or celebrating with family, the ability…

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