Latest Posts by astrodon - Page 2

Its Your Festival on at Gage Park this weekend. Many vendors, food music and midway. Its a hot day but come on out to enjoy it. Splash pad and Fountain are operating to cool off. #hamont #itsyourfestival #gagepark #food #music #crafts #Midway #canadaday (at Hamilton Gage Park)

Experimenting with a new toy. #lensball #pier4 #hamont #sunset #sailing (at Pier 4 Park)

Hamilton Pride Day at Gage Park. A lot of fun. But it was a hot one. #hamont #pride #hamiltonpride #hamiltonpride2018 #gagepark #hotday #ywc #sage (at Hamilton Gage Park)

If i fits, I sits! #photography #catphotography #sillycat #myfurbaby (at Hamilton, Ontario)

Brian Greene asks and answers: "How to Make Science Great Again? Make it accessible..." Science is already quite accessible - for those who understand the very basics. The problem with many of the conventional solutions proposed is that they make the assumption people understand basic science, at least at a grade 9 or 10 level. Sadly most don't even have this level of knowledge, and more importantly, they lack the understanding and comprehension of what they have been taught. They may have their school grades, but they don't understand how it applies to the real world or how the scientific method works. Most don't even care about their ignorance. Until we fix fundamental science education and the apathy towards science, we'll never get beyond the ignorance of the general population. #BrianGreene #science #scienceeducation #makesciencegreatagain #MSGA #MAGA #dumbingdownofamerica #dumbingdownoftheworld #dumbingdownofcanada #scienceisamazing #scienceisempowering (at Planet Earth)

The sun finally came out a bit and the temp rose a little above freezing, so I decided to get out for a hike. Went down to Bayfront Park and the Waterfront Trail. The breeze was chilly however the sun felt nice. Stopped by the nesting mute swans that are there each year. My friend Janine had posted that they had laid their 1st 2 eggs. I was curious how.more had been deposited since they take 2 or 3 weeks to lay the full clutch. Fortunately mom didn't make me wait too long. I saw she had at least 9 eggs so far as she stood up after preening and turning the eggs. Not sure if she is finished with laying. The photos were only taken with my camera phone but the eggs are clear in some of the images. #muteswans #nestingswans #swaneggs #bayfrontpark #waterfronttrail #hamont (at Hamilton, Ontario)

A print I made tonight at @centre3_ as part of their @sitelinescentre3 Sitelines program. Traced from a photo onto acrylic plate. Then inked and then pressed on to paper. Interesting process. Thanks to Gabe for his instruction and help. I'm pleased with the results of this first attempt. And thanks to @ontrillium for their grant to help make these programs possible. #printmaking #hawkowl #Sitelines #arttherapy #hamont #Centre3 #ontrillium (at Centre3)

Those who fail to learn from history, are bound to repeat it. Trump and the GOP are ALL complicit in deliberately violating the constitution, and should be indicted and removed from office. #fakenews @realdonaldtrump #LordDampnut #Drumpf #readtheconstitution #notmypresident #dumpthetrump #impeachtrump #impeachgop #goteammueller #mueller (at Lijst van bekende mensen uit Washington D.C.)

So looking forward to hearing these wonderfully talented and fun young ladies perform Sat night. If you haven't heard them before, or it's been a long time, you should check it out. Lots of new and revamped material. Hanna, Pamela, Nikki, Gilian and Kendra will melt your hearts and make you laugh. #queensofquirk #hamont #harrrp #hamiltonmusic @queensoquirk @hannabechmusic @islaaerial @905nik https://www.facebook.com/events/302469320257504/?ti=cl Sat Feb 3, 2018 at 6:30pm (at HARRRP)

#bellletstalk View and Share to raise awareness and money for mental health. Help reduce the stigma. (at Hamilton, Ontario)

Thanks to Mental Health Rights Coalition (https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthRightsCoalition/) and Hamilton Public Health for hosting and running the Naloxone training session today and our kits. I feel better prepared to help now if I find someone in need of assistance. @MentalHealthRightsCoalition #MentalHealthRightsCoalition #mhrc #hamiltonpublichealth #naloxonetraining #naloxone #narcan #opioidoverdose (at Mental Health Rights Coalition)

Trinidad-style macaroni pie. Hopefully as spicy as it seems and tasty as it smells. #trinifood #macaronipie #trinicomfortfood (at Hamilton, Ontario)

T-shirt made at Sitelines Introduction to Screenprinting program Monday night. Thanks to grants from the Ontario Trilluim @ontrillium Foundation, @centre3_ has been to put together various programs to help those who currently have or have had issues with mental health - often for free. I'm grateful for these #arttherapy programs. Interesting and fun An old and still often used saying of mine: "Not Bad for an Old Fart". Can be taken in multiple contexts. Lol #sitelines #centre3 #Screenprinting #oldfart #ontrillium (at Centre3)

An animation GIF file I made recently at the Sitelines Photoshop Animation program. Thanks to grants from the Ontario Trilluim @ontrillium Foundation, @centre3_ has been to put together various programs to help those who currently have or have had issues with mental health - often for free. I'm grateful for these #arttherapy programs. Interesting and fun. I took a photograph of a waterfall setting and used PS to change its look for the background. Then took another photo of a leaping dolphin, deleted its background then created a series of layers with the dolphin appearing at various stages of an imagined leap. Then used PS animate layers to create the animation. Rather cool to be able to do this. #sitelines #centre3 #Photoshop #photoshopanimation #Animation #waterfalls #dolphin #ontrillium (at Artforms)

T-shirt made at Sitelines Introduction to Screenprinting program tonight. Thanks to grants from the Ontario Trilluim @ontrillium Foundation, @centre3_ has been to put together various programs to help those who currently have or have had issues with mental health - often for free. I'm grateful for these #arttherapy programs. Interesting and fun. "The Universe is made of protons, neutrons, electrons and morons ". An old saying I used to use more than a decade ago. Can't remember if I created this phrase or heard it elsewhere. It has become a popular meme. Fun to make my own design of this expression and put it on a shirt. #sitelines #centre3 #Screenprinting #universe #morons #ontrillium (at Centre3)

A work in progress. 2-3 hrs a week for several weeks. Great way to focus my attention. Image is rotated 90 degrees - bottom is on the left. A northern auroral scene. Still have to finish details on the auroras then add foreground features. "Miles to go before I rest". Inspired by the work of the talented NWT artist Robbie Craig. Done at Sitelines. #arttherapy #centre3 #sitelinesopenstudio #aurora (at Artforms)

Mohawk College (my old alma mater) had a big presence at #Supercrawl with a large stage for local performers, booths and their new mobile portable classroom for City School on display. @Supercrawl #hamont #discoverhamilton #artcrawl #artwork #arthamilton #jamesstreetnorth #jamesstreetnorthartcrawl #mohawkcollege #cityschool @mocityschool #mohawkalumni (at Hamilton Supercrawl)

If you get hungry at #Supercrawl, there are more than 35 food trucks at either end of James St N near the main stages. And lots of wonderful restaurants and bars in between. Fantastic selection of tastes, flavours and smells for any palate or dietary requirements. @Supercrawl #hamont #discoverhamilton #artcrawl #artwork #arthamilton #jamesstreetnorth #jamesstreetnorthartcrawl #foodie #foodtruck (at Hamilton Supercrawl)

More shots from #Supercrawl this weekend on James St N in Hamilton. Big line up at #OLG. Streets are closed off so very safe for everyone walking. All of the studios are open as well. @Supercrawl #hamont #discoverhamilton #artcrawl #artwork #arthamilton #jamesstreetnorth #jamesstreetnorthartcrawl Don't forget more bands and fashion shows coming up tonight and Sunday. (at Hamilton Supercrawl)

More from #Supercrawl. Art, music, food and more. Great weather, great community and great event. Lots of fun for all. @Supercrawl #hamont #discoverhamilton #artcrawl #artwork #arthamilton #jamesstreetnorth #jamesstreetnorthartcrawl (at Hamilton Supercrawl)

When wandering around #Supercrawl, be sure to look down various alleys and backstreets for local street art. A lot if creative works. Some are still being painted this weekend. @Supercrawl #hamont #discoverhamilton #artcrawl #artwork #arthamilton #jamesstreetnorth #jamesstreetnorthartcrawl #streetart (at Hamilton Supercrawl)

#Supercrawl is still in full swing today on James St N. Be sure to check it out. Lots of fun and wonderful artists represented. @Supercrawl #hamont #discoverhamilton #artcrawl #artwork #arthamilton #jamesstreetnorth #jamesstreetnorthartcrawl (at Hamilton Supercrawl)

One of my favourite artists, Celyn Church @celynartsco #celynartsco set up with lots of her wonderful pieces in front of Artforms/Recreate studio. She has Lightboxes and various stained glass pieces. And some paintings. Be sure to check out her booth this weekend. @Supercrawl #hamont #discoverhamilton #artcrawl #artwork #arthamilton #jamesstreetnorth #jamesstreetnorthartcrawl (at Hamilton Supercrawl)

Kids enjoying the "Foam Pit" at #Supercrawl even without being in the pit. This and lots more in the Family Zone on York Blvd. @Supercrawl #hamont #discoverhamilton #artcrawl #artwork #arthamilton #jamesstreetnorth #jamesstreetnorthartcrawl #familyfun (at Hamilton Supercrawl)

Busy day at #Supercrawl #Hamilton on James St N. Lots of activities for the whole family and all ages. Sounds, colours, food and more. Be sure to go down tonight or Sunday to enjoy this massive street festival. @Supercrawl #hamont #discoverhamilton #artcrawl #artwork #arthamilton #jamesstreetnorth #jamesstreetnorthartcrawl (at Hamilton Supercrawl)

Set up continues at #Supercrawl Barton and James St N. #hamont #Hamilton #jamesstreetnorthartcrawl #jamesstreetnorth (at James St. North District)

#Supercrawl set up on Fri noon. Almost done one of the main stages near #drdisc on Wilson St. #hamont #Hamilton #jamesstreetnorthartcrawl #jamesstreetnorth (at James St. North District)

Thunderstorm over Hamilton just after the Art Crawl finished. Good timing. Hopefully all the artists got their wares safely packed away and everyone got home without difficulty. #hamont #artcrawl #jamesstreetnorth #jamesstreetnorthartcrawl #thunderstorm #lightning (at Hamilton's Mountain)

Hamilton's James St N August Art Crawl is underway. Hanna Beck @hannabechmusic performing at Dr. Disc on Wilson St. #hamont #artcrawl #jamesstreetnorth #jamesstreetnorthartcrawl #drdisc (at DrDisc Hamilton)

James St N artcrawl. Another talented local artist Celyn Church who makes wonderful stained glass lighthouse and panels - among other things. I'm pleased to say to bought one of her panels for the living room. @celynartsco #hamont #artcrawl #discoverhamilton #jamesstreetnorth #jamesstreetnorthartcrawl (at James Street North Art Crawl)