Daemavand
@daemavand.bsky.social
I love getting out into the world. Heaps of interests, from nature, sports, gaming to art. I think & feel too much, and write about it.
This weekend is the Montreal tattoo convention. I decided to drop by, jetlag be damned, mainly motivated that my old artist would be there. It'd be cool to say hi!
...and then he had this one-eyed Hannya mask drawing and he had time and guys I shouldn't be let into places without an adult.
...and then he had this one-eyed Hannya mask drawing and he had time and guys I shouldn't be let into places without an adult.
September 7, 2025 at 1:06 PM
This weekend is the Montreal tattoo convention. I decided to drop by, jetlag be damned, mainly motivated that my old artist would be there. It'd be cool to say hi!
...and then he had this one-eyed Hannya mask drawing and he had time and guys I shouldn't be let into places without an adult.
...and then he had this one-eyed Hannya mask drawing and he had time and guys I shouldn't be let into places without an adult.
I'm savoring my last night in Bosnia and Europe in the most important way: drinking the local brew, people watching, and enjoying the moment. I love this place and the friends that have made my travels meaningful, fun and memorable. I'm getting mushy tipsy so all I'll say is that I love you all.
September 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
I'm savoring my last night in Bosnia and Europe in the most important way: drinking the local brew, people watching, and enjoying the moment. I love this place and the friends that have made my travels meaningful, fun and memorable. I'm getting mushy tipsy so all I'll say is that I love you all.
I'll write more when I have the time and energy to do so, but here's a few photos. I enjoy wandering the residential neighborhoods. The Old Town is gorgeous but an intense tourist frenzy and a very different experience. Bullet holes in buildings are a sobering reminder of Bosnia's recent history.
September 4, 2025 at 6:03 AM
I'll write more when I have the time and energy to do so, but here's a few photos. I enjoy wandering the residential neighborhoods. The Old Town is gorgeous but an intense tourist frenzy and a very different experience. Bullet holes in buildings are a sobering reminder of Bosnia's recent history.
BLUE JAY ON THE BALCONY THIS IS NOT A DRILL OMG OMG OMG
August 6, 2025 at 2:34 AM
BLUE JAY ON THE BALCONY THIS IS NOT A DRILL OMG OMG OMG
The greatest gift: I protested when Doug started pulling up his garlic to give me one, it being his favorite thing to grow and eat. He'd already been so generous! He didn't listen. I thanked him profusely and it didn't feel like enough.
I put a couple of cloves into my lentils tonight.
I put a couple of cloves into my lentils tonight.
August 1, 2025 at 3:51 AM
The greatest gift: I protested when Doug started pulling up his garlic to give me one, it being his favorite thing to grow and eat. He'd already been so generous! He didn't listen. I thanked him profusely and it didn't feel like enough.
I put a couple of cloves into my lentils tonight.
I put a couple of cloves into my lentils tonight.
It was really special. I think I hung around listening, learning and chatting for about 30 minutes. People are friendly and create wonderful things.
August 1, 2025 at 3:51 AM
It was really special. I think I hung around listening, learning and chatting for about 30 minutes. People are friendly and create wonderful things.
There was much more that I didn't photograph, I was enjoying my time too much. Cucumbers, cauliflower, broccoli, potatoes, runner beans, arugula, carrots, were some of the other edible plants he was growing.
I especially appreciated the poppies.
I especially appreciated the poppies.
August 1, 2025 at 3:51 AM
There was much more that I didn't photograph, I was enjoying my time too much. Cucumbers, cauliflower, broccoli, potatoes, runner beans, arugula, carrots, were some of the other edible plants he was growing.
I especially appreciated the poppies.
I especially appreciated the poppies.
Tomato plants. I didn't take many photos but there were a lot more, four or five different varieties. I believe the one he gave me was a Sunburst. He said his favorites were Russian Reds, but they had yet to ripen.
August 1, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Tomato plants. I didn't take many photos but there were a lot more, four or five different varieties. I believe the one he gave me was a Sunburst. He said his favorites were Russian Reds, but they had yet to ripen.
Next, many herbs. I tried four varieties of thyme. Rosemary, Basil, savory, oregano - the flowers for which were outstanding. There were at least nice bees at any time going to town within them.
August 1, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Next, many herbs. I tried four varieties of thyme. Rosemary, Basil, savory, oregano - the flowers for which were outstanding. There were at least nice bees at any time going to town within them.
He was especially proud of this box that he built - something to keep the bugs and birds out but the moisture in, Calgary being a very dry climate! Three varieties of lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, cabbages. I'm probably forgetting things. He gave me lettuce to sample.
August 1, 2025 at 3:51 AM
He was especially proud of this box that he built - something to keep the bugs and birds out but the moisture in, Calgary being a very dry climate! Three varieties of lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, cabbages. I'm probably forgetting things. He gave me lettuce to sample.
Fava beans were next. The flowers were so interesting! There were a couple of pods lower down growing but not quite ready yet. Doug had been regularly harvesting his produce as they came up.
August 1, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Fava beans were next. The flowers were so interesting! There were a couple of pods lower down growing but not quite ready yet. Doug had been regularly harvesting his produce as they came up.
Next were some of the herbs and several large raspberry bushes. I regret that many more raspberries met their end at this time.
August 1, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Next were some of the herbs and several large raspberry bushes. I regret that many more raspberries met their end at this time.
After chatting for a bit he asked if I wanted a tour and I didn't hide my enthusiasm.
The poppies were blooming, next to some zucchini plants and I forget what else.
The poppies were blooming, next to some zucchini plants and I forget what else.
August 1, 2025 at 3:51 AM
After chatting for a bit he asked if I wanted a tour and I didn't hide my enthusiasm.
The poppies were blooming, next to some zucchini plants and I forget what else.
The poppies were blooming, next to some zucchini plants and I forget what else.
Today, I had an encounter that I will be thinking about for a long time.
I'm visiting my old stomping grounds of Calgary, Alberta, to attend a wedding. It was a spectacular day and I went cycling (again) after work. I swung by my old beloved neighborhood, which I still adore.
Everyone: meet Doug.
I'm visiting my old stomping grounds of Calgary, Alberta, to attend a wedding. It was a spectacular day and I went cycling (again) after work. I swung by my old beloved neighborhood, which I still adore.
Everyone: meet Doug.
August 1, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Today, I had an encounter that I will be thinking about for a long time.
I'm visiting my old stomping grounds of Calgary, Alberta, to attend a wedding. It was a spectacular day and I went cycling (again) after work. I swung by my old beloved neighborhood, which I still adore.
Everyone: meet Doug.
I'm visiting my old stomping grounds of Calgary, Alberta, to attend a wedding. It was a spectacular day and I went cycling (again) after work. I swung by my old beloved neighborhood, which I still adore.
Everyone: meet Doug.
You have motivated me to share a small but cool thing from the weekend: BEHOLD! It is planting season here! Also, flowers!
May 15, 2025 at 12:39 AM
You have motivated me to share a small but cool thing from the weekend: BEHOLD! It is planting season here! Also, flowers!
Wow!!
Meanwhile I lost my shit over these guys - first local flower sitting of the year!!!!
Meanwhile I lost my shit over these guys - first local flower sitting of the year!!!!
April 1, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Wow!!
Meanwhile I lost my shit over these guys - first local flower sitting of the year!!!!
Meanwhile I lost my shit over these guys - first local flower sitting of the year!!!!
Look what I found yesterday in the bookstore - tales by my friend @tkingfisher.com ! :D
Despite already owning a digital copy of Swordheart, I bought them both - I wanted this lovely version to be a part of my physical collection.
Despite already owning a digital copy of Swordheart, I bought them both - I wanted this lovely version to be a part of my physical collection.
March 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Look what I found yesterday in the bookstore - tales by my friend @tkingfisher.com ! :D
Despite already owning a digital copy of Swordheart, I bought them both - I wanted this lovely version to be a part of my physical collection.
Despite already owning a digital copy of Swordheart, I bought them both - I wanted this lovely version to be a part of my physical collection.
Why the hell is this sophisticated beverage technology not implemented in North America?
March 7, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Why the hell is this sophisticated beverage technology not implemented in North America?
I received a gift :3
March 3, 2025 at 11:12 AM
I received a gift :3
Neighborhood things I enjoyed whilst going for a walk yesterday :3
(If anyone can ID the bird, I would be grateful!)
(If anyone can ID the bird, I would be grateful!)
February 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Neighborhood things I enjoyed whilst going for a walk yesterday :3
(If anyone can ID the bird, I would be grateful!)
(If anyone can ID the bird, I would be grateful!)
