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Better Than Ever

“I don’t believe you have to be better than everybody else. I believe you have to be better than you ever thought you could be.”

— Ken Venturi

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True North

It’s election day, if you’re a Canadian. And if you haven’t already voted (early voting is a great option, consider it for the next time around), there’s still lots fo time to make your voice heard.

How? Here’s what you need to know to vote today.

For even more answers to election-related questions, visit Elections Canada.

So go forth and help shape our future. And enjoy being part of the true north, strong and free.

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Time for Cake

Morning clouds have given way to a beautiful day here, and I’m enjoying new birds and blooming flowers and neighborly nods from those passing by.

Because I’ve got to be honest, with a day job that requires me to stay up to date on politics, it’s been harder to focus on good things lately. So whatever you do, wherever you are, I wish you a day in which the good outweighs the bad, and a personal filter that highlights the many positive things in this world.

Speaking of looking on the bright side, it’s time for chocolate cake🙂

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Epitome of Cool

“Evidently, I’d suffered an epiphany: the subconscious realization that when it comes to coolness, nothing the human race has ever invented is more cool than a book.”

― Tom Robbins

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Even More Fishies

As mentioned, I’m still having fun watching the Fish Doorbell, but I haven’t actually seen any fish. That’s fine, it’s more of a meditation than anything (and we could all use some zen right now, amirite?) but some days the world is grey and you just want to chill out with the ocean.

For that, I give you a coral reef in Florida:

Underwater camera documents daily life on a Miami coral reef

The Coral City Camera shows endangered corals that are thriving and remarkably resilient in the heart of Miami’s busy port. The live feed has helped scientists gain a new understanding of the value and beauty of something they call “urban corals.”

A thing I learned: “Rip rap are large pieces of rock that armor a shoreline, protecting it from erosion, storm surge and sea level rise.”

Because the world is awesome, and so is science.

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Don’t Worry

“Don’t worry that you are moving slowly. Just be sure of what direction you are going in.”

— Nellie Biles, with advice to her daughter Simone

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Earth Day that Was

I know, I know, I’m a little late to be celebrating Earth Day. Which was yesterday. But deserves to be celebrated every day!

In the spirit of “yay, Earth,” I’d like to share this from NASA:

Celebrating Earth as Only NASA Can

This Earth Day, NASA is sharing how — by building on decades of innovation—we use the unique vantage point of space to observe and understand our dynamic planet in ways that we cannot from the ground.

And just for fun, you can spell out Your Name in Landsat 🛰️

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NASA’s Landsat

Light the Way

“Trying hard and working hard is its own reward. It feeds the soul. It affirms your will and your power. And it radiates from you, lighting the way for all those who see you.”

― Charles M. Blow

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Rising

“Life is about understanding opportunities. Understanding how rarely they come along, and then rising to meet them when they do.” 

― Richard Osman, The Bullet That Missed

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Happy Easter!

“You know what I’m doing for Easter? I’m gonna be hanging with my Peeps.”

—Jay Leno

A bit of fun from Pennsylvania-based Just Born, the company that makes Peeps:

Recipes and Crafts Easter

(Fair warning, I’ve never actually made any of these recipes. I just eat the Peeps.)

Happy Easter!

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