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angela black

angela black

I am awesome. Everyone agrees. Except those guys. Don't listen to them. They are squirrels. They do like my doodles at Low Resolution Theatre. Silly squirrels.
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The canals in Amsterdam are frozen for the first time in 15 years. Pair the joy of that with that silly crying song by Cinematic Orchestra… and I’m a burbling mess at this beautiful video. I miss my family. This looks like so much fun. - http://angelablack.tumblr.com/post...
To my valentine: I like your beard. Get in my pants. - http://angelablack.tumblr.com/post...
To my valentine:
 
I like your beard. Get in my pants.
dailyotter: Otters celebrate Valentine’s Day with some fishy frozen treats! - http://angelablack.tumblr.com/post...
This made me laugh and laugh and laugh. I can’t even properly explain why. For those that don’t know, Jason was the very first person to reach out to me in any meaningful way on Twitter. He liked my super lo-fi doodles and invited me to come play in this strange new world called Tumblr. I’ve had my ups and downs in this weird and wonderful place... - http://angelablack.tumblr.com/post...
This made me laugh and laugh and laugh. I can’t even properly explain why. For those that don’t know, Jason was the very first person to reach out to me in any meaningful way on Twitter. He liked my super lo-fi doodles and invited me to come play in this strange new world called Tumblr.
 
I’ve had my ups and downs in this weird and wonderful place over the past coupla years… but I kinda like where everything eventually netted out. I write some. I doodle some. I play with my friends here and I still interact with folks old and new. Stemming from but nurtured outside of this space, I gained a pretty remarkable handful of dear friends, a super sweet bearded someone that I adore and an incredibly creative job working with people I love to be around.
 
Jason was the start of all that. He is also one of my very best friends. I still like him and his beloved Beth a whole bunch. I just wanted to say thanks… again. This whole thing turned out pretty neat.
 
Hi Jason!
Hey Angela. Hey horsie. Nice to see you again. Are you being good? Sure. Throwing some hay around. Farting on the donkey. Y’know. Horse stuff. Cool cool. Keep up the good work, horsie. See you around. - http://angelablack.tumblr.com/post...
Hey Angela.
 
Hey horsie. Nice to see you again. Are you being good?
 
Sure. Throwing some hay around. Farting on the donkey. Y’know. Horse stuff.
 
Cool cool. Keep up the good work, horsie. See you around.
Piggy barn sans piggies. - http://angelablack.tumblr.com/post...
Piggy barn sans piggies.
That’s some sweet-lookin’ wood. - http://angelablack.tumblr.com/post...
That’s some sweet-lookin’ wood.
I’m going to Otter Land!  Features some seriously great and giggle-inducing team otter lugeing. - http://angelablack.tumblr.com/post...
Saturday night is animal video night. (Okay, every night is animal video night.) Enjoy two of my favourite animals interacting in the wild wilderness. Beaver versus Otter. Beavers are slow and cumbersome but steadfast and hard-working. Otters are sheer unbridled joy and playfulness. Both are very good and wonderful things. Now enjoy them TOGETHER... - http://angelablack.tumblr.com/post...
After I put the groceries away, I went to play in the backyard for a bit. It looks the nicest when there’s a good snow covering down and you can’t see that I never really got my leaves up. I put some leftover peanuts and almonds down for the birds and squirrels. And now I wait. I think it’s inevitable (for good reasons) that I won’t be living here... - http://angelablack.tumblr.com/post...
After I put the groceries away, I went to play in the backyard for a bit. It looks the nicest when there’s a good snow covering down and you can’t see that I never really got my leaves up. I put some leftover peanuts and almonds down for the birds and squirrels. And now I wait.
 
I think it’s inevitable (for good reasons) that I won’t be living here a lot longer but this is the part that I will miss the most. My little piece of urbany wilderness and how beautiful my home feels when the sun is streaming in through the windows. Even with all that I’ve learned about the responsibilities and aggravations that come with owning a house, I’ve come to realize that buying this place is one of the smartest things I have ever done. That is a good feeling.
Never getting up ever. (Taken with instagram) - http://angelablack.tumblr.com/post...
Never getting up ever. (Taken with instagram)
Oh poop. My first time personally on the tumblr radar (thanks to a reblog by Daniel Holter) and I completely missed it because I was flying home from NYC. But Joshy swears he saw my little avi face there for a bit. Whee! Where is all my free monies and fame? Anyway, I just think it’s funny that I almost walked by this picture today. But it called... - http://angelablack.tumblr.com/post...
Oh poop. My first time personally on the tumblr radar (thanks to a reblog by Daniel Holter) and I completely missed it because I was flying home from NYC. But Joshy swears he saw my little avi face there for a bit. Whee! Where is all my free monies and fame?
 
Anyway, I just think it’s funny that I almost walked by this picture today. But it called to me and I turned back and went in to the parkette and snapped two shots on my phone while sipping my latte. When I got to the office I opened it in photoshop and thought I’d play with it a bit but I liked it exactly as it was. So hooray for sweet unfiltered moments and people liking the result a whole bunch.
 
Also - suck it, Dave Gorum. I’m coming for you and your dumb clouds.
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard. - http://angelablack.tumblr.com/post...
Me and Julio down by the schoolyard.
SQUIRRELS! Okay. So, we all know that NYC is a tad weird. But today it was odd in a way that completely lined up with my interests. Someone ziptied an assortment of small stuffed aminals to the fence posts at the park up the street. And… each animal has a red band across its eyes. I do not know why. But I like it. There’s an ostrich, a coupla... - http://angelablack.tumblr.com/post...
SQUIRRELS!
 
Okay. So, we all know that NYC is a tad weird. But today it was odd in a way that completely lined up with my interests. Someone ziptied an assortment of small stuffed aminals to the fence posts at the park up the street. And… each animal has a red band across its eyes. I do not know why. But I like it. There’s an ostrich, a coupla hound dogs, a bunny, a monkey and the squirrel twins in this crew of held captive critters. Completely bonkers. I hope they add more.
It is a mix of grandma and cookie dough so my brain is on the fence. - http://angelablack.tumblr.com/post...
A good chunk of my happiness while wandering around any city on my own comes from finding a place that is just darn easy on the eyes. I love worn wood, soft lights and a good dose of sunshine streaming in the windows. If that wasn’t enough, breakfast was scrambled eggs on the most delicious rosti thing. I’m not big on potatoes in the morning and... - http://angelablack.tumblr.com/post...
A good chunk of my happiness while wandering around any city on my own comes from finding a place that is just darn easy on the eyes. I love worn wood, soft lights and a good dose of sunshine streaming in the windows. If that wasn’t enough, breakfast was scrambled eggs on the most delicious rosti thing. I’m not big on potatoes in the morning and usually ask to not have them on my plate… but gee willikers this was a thick, creamy salt-and-peppery-buttery potato pancake that I’m still thinking about with a gleam in my eye. Sigh.
 
Why is everyone looking at me weird? POTATO PANCAKE, PEOPLE.
Woke up early this morning, went for a photo stroll, coffee and some yummy breakfast. Now I’m sitting here in the office with some of my favourite people and feeling pretty good about life. Next I’m gonna steal this bike and pop a wheelie right over the Empire State Building. The end. - http://angelablack.tumblr.com/post...
Woke up early this morning, went for a photo stroll, coffee and some yummy breakfast. Now I’m sitting here in the office with some of my favourite people and feeling pretty good about life. Next I’m gonna steal this bike and pop a wheelie right over the Empire State Building. The end.
New Jersey is beautiful in its own ugly way. - http://angelablack.tumblr.com/post...
New Jersey is beautiful in its own ugly way.
On the boat again. (Taken with instagram) - http://angelablack.tumblr.com/post...
On the boat again. (Taken with instagram)
I smiled as I saw my tulips on the diningroom table this morning. They never fail to make me happy inside. Reminders of a special place, the people I love and my favourite time of year. I’m heading to New York in the morning so I thought to bring them in my office to enjoy some more before I go. It’s helping my brain wrestle the giant number told... - http://angelablack.tumblr.com/post...
I smiled as I saw my tulips on the diningroom table this morning. They never fail to make me happy inside. Reminders of a special place, the people I love and my favourite time of year. I’m heading to New York in the morning so I thought to bring them in my office to enjoy some more before I go. It’s helping my brain wrestle the giant number told to me on the phone by a heavily-accented Irish car mechanic named Ian. Sharkie has never really cost me much coin before but unfortunately I think we’re ushering in a new era. Oh welp. My flowers are a delight.
Hello. My name is Jack Coostow. I live under the sea. - http://angelablack.tumblr.com/post...
Hello. My name is Jack Coostow. I live under the sea.
meagan47: I’ve known this song for years but never recorded it. One of my favourite Modest Mouse songs. Here it is. I’m playing 1 million different guitar tracks at once so that’s why the video isn’t 100% synched to all the pretty guitars in the song. Sweet deal. Enjoy. That’s what we’re waiting for That’s what we’re waiting for That’s what we’re... - http://angelablack.tumblr.com/post...
It may come as a surprise to you, but I’m not really at that prepared for winter conditions. I hate to shop so I never have the things I need for basic survival of the elements. To wit, I wore a spring jacket and my non-water resistant leather riding boots to a place with areas of knee-deep snow. Thankfully, the cottage came equipped with a snazzy... - http://angelablack.tumblr.com/post...
It may come as a surprise to you, but I’m not really at that prepared for winter conditions. I hate to shop so I never have the things I need for basic survival of the elements. To wit, I wore a spring jacket and my non-water resistant leather riding boots to a place with areas of knee-deep snow. Thankfully, the cottage came equipped with a snazzy parka from my former workplace and a pair of gigantic sorels. It changed everything as I was able to go out and commune with the deer and venture onto the thickly frozen lake without getting cold or falling on my bottom. What a novel idea!
This place is the worst. (Taken with instagram) - http://angelablack.tumblr.com/post...
This place is the worst. (Taken with instagram)
We are spending Josh’s birthday weekend at one of my favourite places. My best pal Al’s cottage is 6km deep into the woods on Jack Lake about 2.5 hours northeast of Toronto. It’s an A-frame with high ceilings and a wall of windows overlooking the lake. We have lots of snow, an intoxicatingly warm fire in the woodstove and six deer as our constant... - http://angelablack.tumblr.com/post...
We are spending Josh’s birthday weekend at one of my favourite places. My best pal Al’s cottage is 6km deep into the woods on Jack Lake about 2.5 hours northeast of Toronto. It’s an A-frame with high ceilings and a wall of windows overlooking the lake. We have lots of snow, an intoxicatingly warm fire in the woodstove and six deer as our constant companions. One is cheeky enough to nip directly from the feed bag on the deck. It is absolute bliss. 
 
As we speak Josh is snorzing away on his sofa and I’m just sipping wine until it’s time to throw another log on the fire on mine. I am warm and grateful and happy.
Oh deer. (Taken with instagram) - http://angelablack.tumblr.com/post...
Oh deer. (Taken with instagram)
It’s 18 minutes long, in Dutch and maybe matters to a very tiny handful of people in the world but I’m posting this video here anyway. Suddenly discovering my very sweet oddball uncle Frans in a documentary about him being “the king of the extras” in Holland left me in sentimental tears. I couldn’t stop laughing at them using arrows to show him... - http://angelablack.tumblr.com/post...
It’s a little known fact that double-salted licorice monsters keep the tourists at bay in the Jordaan district of Amsterdam. - http://angelablack.tumblr.com/post...
It’s a little known fact that double-salted licorice monsters keep the tourists at bay in the Jordaan district of Amsterdam.
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