Shawn of the North 🇨🇦

@socrates99ab

Proud 🇨🇦 Canadian. Supporter of democracy, human rights, the rule of law, decency and separation of religion and government.

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Shawn of the North 🇨🇦@socrates99ab· 14d

A good read, interesting characters, fun plot. I’m excited to get into the second volume. #infinitygate #scifi #booksky

Shawn of the North 🇨🇦@socrates99ab· 20d

Morning vibes. #walk #summer #lake

View of a lake from a small hill. Blue sky, clouds, sunny, spectacular.

Lake in the distance. Grass and trees in the foreground.

Shawn of the North 🇨🇦@socrates99ab· 21d

Early morning run. Looks to be a great weekend, I hope you have a chance to enjoy it. #runsky #running

Orange sky in the morning in a sky slightly hazed with smoke. Trees in the foreground, grass around and houses in the distance.

Shawn of the North 🇨🇦@socrates99ab· 25d

Went for a 14km long run, farthest in 11 months. Run was good but I’m still angry at the Orange POS and his enablers. #runsky #running #fucktrump

Setting sun over trees with hints of pink near the horizon and streaks of clouds.

Yellow-orange sun near the horizon, blue sky, grass in foreground.

Trees and grass along an urban path. Pale blue sky above and orange-yellow sun in the distance.

Shawn of the North 🇨🇦@socrates99ab· Jul 12

Long run, too hot and humid and I was feeling it but I gutted it out. #runsky #running

Tree in foreground. Run through a park in multi use path. Hot, green, summer.

Creek ahead, grass beside and blue sky above.

Field beside a multi use path with a creek in the distance. Hot summer day.

Shawn of the North 🇨🇦@socrates99ab· Jul 11

Nice run on hot humid day #runsky #running

View of a small urban pond with trees and grass and a building across the water.

View of a running path lined with trees. Clear blue sky above.

Shawn of the North 🇨🇦@socrates99ab· Jul 4

Long slow run on a glorious summer day #runsky #running #summer

Running path through a park ahead, trees in foreground, blue sky above.

Small lake in distance, Grass below,
Trees on the shoreline. Blue sky above.

Endless blue sky with a few clouds above. Running path, grass, trees in foreground.

Shawn of the North 🇨🇦@socrates99ab· Jul 3

The sky was angry on my run but I don’t mind getting a bit wet #runsky #running

Taken while running; Ominous grey clouds above.

Grey storm clouds over an urban pathway. Green grass below and houses in the distance.

Pic taken while running; gonna get rained on. Large grey clouds above, tree in foreground.

Two swans in a creek in an urban area in summer.

Shawn of the North 🇨🇦@socrates99ab· Jun 25

Marvellous run on a magnificent summer day #runsky #running

View from an urban multiuse pathway: green grass with trees in the distance, blue sky with scattered clouds above.

View from an urban multiuse pathway: green grass with trees in the far distance, blue sky with scattered clouds above.

Dirt path ahead, grass and fields on both sides, blue sky and clumps of clouds above.

Shawn of the North 🇨🇦@socrates99ab· Jun 23

#reading #booksky #imagination

Chalkboard sign outside a bookstore on a brick pedestrian walkway.

Shawn of the North 🇨🇦@socrates99ab· Jun 16

Long run on the weekend, summer is here #runsky #running

Running path on bright sunny day. Blue sky above, green grass and a few bushes and trees around.

Running path through an urban park. Green grass around and a few bushes and trees.

Shawn of the North 🇨🇦@socrates99ab· Jun 14

Recent trail run in the Rockies. It was hard but a lot of fun. #runsky #running #trailrun #canmore

View from a trail in Canmore. Tree and bush in the foreground and mountains in the distance. Blue sky with white clouds above.

View from running path with mountains in the distance and evergreen trees nearby. One of the few fairly flat areas.

Shawn of the North 🇨🇦@socrates99ab· Jun 12

This is a good poetry collection - real, a bit raw, connected to the seasons with an overarching artistry. #poetrysky #poetry #ualive #chelseacoupal

Poetry collection by Chelsea Coupal called U ALIVE. The front cover has a blue flower accented by a yellow circle, on a brown background.

Shawn of the North 🇨🇦@socrates99ab· May 22

From a recent run. Got to enjoy the nice weather while it lasts. Happy running! #runsky #running

View from the top of a small hill. Lake, trees, and buildings in the distance. Clouds above blue sky above.

Another view atop a small hill. Lake below with trees and a few buildings in the distance. Grass at one’s feet.

Shawn of the North 🇨🇦@socrates99ab· May 16

#caturday

A white and grey cat up close with a sign in the background saying that if cats could text you back they would not.

Shawn of the North 🇨🇦@socrates99ab· May 8

I usually delete spam/scam texts but every so often it’s fun to mess with them. #scammers #spam #scam #funwithidiots

Text thread with a spammer /scammer /bot. They don’t know my name so I give the name of a beer from Belgium…

Shawn of the North 🇨🇦@socrates99ab· May 3

Great vinyl pickup from a secondhand store #vinylsky #ledzepplin #classicrock

Album cover of Led Zepplin IV showing a man bent over with a bundle of sticks on his back. For some reason.

Shawn of the North 🇨🇦@socrates99ab· May 2

Running hills last night. Spring is here! #runsky #running

View atop a small hill. Sun and clouds above. Small lake below.

Sun bright in a mottled sky. Small lake below. A few buildings in the distance.

Shawn of the North 🇨🇦@socrates99ab· Apr 22

Sunny short run before snow hits in a day or two (it won’t stay long)! At least it was warm today. #runsky #isitspringyet

Multi-use path through a brown field in late April. Gorgeous blue sky on a warm day.

In the foreground, small trees with no leaves yet just off of a running path. Brown field in the background and houses in the distance.

Shawn of the North 🇨🇦@socrates99ab· Apr 11

It’s running in shorts time now! Slow 9.5km with a bit of trail run and a hill for variety #runsky #running #maybespring

Running path with trees on both sides, traces of snow, and a blue sky above.

Bright sun in a blue sky with a plane moving right to left, leaving a contrail behind. Evergreen trees in the foreground.

Tree with leaves still on throughout the whole winter. Streetlight behind with a bird perched on top.

Shawn of the North 🇨🇦@socrates99ab· Apr 5

Went to my first #lacrosse game. That was fun! Physical, intense play and great fans #CalgaryRoughnecks

The scoreboard at a Calgary Roughnecks lacrosse game hanging over the arena.

Shawn of the North 🇨🇦@socrates99ab· Mar 30

Brilliant sky on my long slow run #runsky #running

Photo of the bright sun partially hid behind clouds in a dark blue sky.

Shawn of the North 🇨🇦@socrates99ab· Mar 24

Now playing #vinylsky #joecocker Almost forget how well he can sing!

Self titled album by Joe Cocker from 1969. Pictures of artist on the front cover.

Shawn of the North 🇨🇦@socrates99ab· Mar 21

Stunning sunset and sky on an evening run #runsky

Dark grey and blue clouds overhead with pink on the horizon just above trees and an artificial pond. Grass with snow below.

Pink hued sky on the left, dark mottled clouds above, a school and parked vehicles on the right.

Light fades on a cloudy sky above; looking across a small pond in an urban park.

Shawn of the North 🇨🇦@socrates99ab· Mar 17

Swear words seem appropriate

A person holding a sign that says, “Bombing for peace is like f*cking for virginity.”

Shawn of the North 🇨🇦@socrates99ab· Mar 1

Winter run and a stunning sky #runsky #running

Run on a snow covered path. Sky is light blue with bright yellow sun low on the horizon and scattered clouds.

Sun on the left near the horizon, clouds scattered left to right, snow on ground, trees in the foreground.

Evergreen tree in foreground, background a blue winter sky and clouds like streaks.

Shawn of the North 🇨🇦@socrates99ab· Feb 17

OG the Blue album, I’m singing along, joy amidst the sorrows of life #vinylsky #beatles #classicrock

Shawn of the North 🇨🇦@socrates99ab· Feb 15

Nice run on a mild winter day under gorgeous February blue skies #runsky #running

Tree in the left and blue sky with a few clouds on the right.

Scattered clouds with blue sky behind and a few trees and street lights underneath.

Shawn of the North 🇨🇦@socrates99ab· Jan 7

Thrifted this poetry collection Poems to Live By In Uncertain Times; these are certainly uncertain times. One of the first gems is Mary Oliver’s, “Sleeping in the forest”- stunning. #poetrysky #poetry #poemstoliveby #booksky

The front cover of the book Poems to Live By In Uncertain Times, edited by Joan Murray. Light tan / off white colouring.

Shawn of the North 🇨🇦@socrates99ab· Jan 5

This is such a fun compilation! #vinylsky #vinyl #beegees #disco