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#ShowHeart, by #MrCalvin
"Was I spoiled? You betcha! And why shouldn't we be? The User/Interface experience with a dog is off the charts. Hug yours today!"
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June 20, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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#Bloomscrolling #CalvinsGarden
"We have a white Morning Glory today in the boy's flower bed. I don't know a lot about them, so I was pleasantly pleased to see this pure color." -mick
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❤️‍🩹🌈 #Flowers
The main trumpet-shaped bloom is a white morning glory, while the clusters of tiny white flowers growing alongside it are sweet alyssum
September 12, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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#PalacesAndGardens #MellowYellow, by #MrCalvin
"It was rare to catch me in such a chill moment. I was a little terror. No, not Terrier. But cool comparison. Part baby Malinois, teething on a table leg. Fiber!"
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Tired puppy Labrador Belgian mix resting on a blue couch looking at the camera. Belgian Malinois-Labrador mix, often called a "Belgiador," is a high-energy, intelligent, and loyal hybrid, blending the intense work ethic of a Malinois with the friendly, driven nature of a Labrador. They typically weigh 40–80 lbs and require substantial daily mental and physical stimulation to prevent destructive boredom. These dogs are highly trainable, often suiting active owners, search and rescue, or protection roles, but they require consistent, firm, and early training due to their potential for high-drive, protective, or intense behavior.
September 24, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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#Blueskyartshow, by #MrCalvin
"Did I get away with a lot? No. I got away with EveryThing! Look at that #Golden face. Could you say no?"
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A young Labrador Belgian mix looking up at the camera with a hopeful, innocent face. No, he didn't do it. Belgian Malinois-Labrador mix, often called a "Belgiador," is a high-energy, intelligent, and loyal hybrid, blending the intense work ethic of a Malinois with the friendly, driven nature of a Labrador. They typically weigh 40–80 lbs and require substantial daily mental and physical stimulation to prevent destructive boredom. These dogs are highly trainable, often suiting active owners, search and rescue, or protection roles, but they require consistent, firm, and early training due to their potential for high-drive, protective, or intense behavior.
September 19, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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#BlueSkyArtShow Saturday, with the theme of #golden.
"We are stardust
We are golden
And we've got to get ourselves
Back to the garden-
Woodstock
by Joni Mitchell"
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Happy, muddy dogs playing at an off-leash park near a river. Belgian Malinois-Labrador mix, often called a "Belgiador," is a high-energy, intelligent, and loyal hybrid, blending the intense work ethic of a Malinois with the friendly, driven nature of a Labrador. They typically weigh 40–80 lbs and require substantial daily mental and physical stimulation to prevent destructive boredom. These dogs are highly trainable, often suiting active owners, search and rescue, or protection roles, but they require consistent, firm, and early training due to their potential for high-drive, protective, or intense behavior.
September 19, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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#BlueSkyArtShow #Golden, by #MrCalvin
"Okay, one more before I remind The Guy He works early. Haven't seen the Golden Ratio yet. Here's my puppy pile. I was at the end of the swoop, so of course The People took me Home. Math!"
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The image shows a group of young, curled-up puppies resting together next to a graphic overlay of the Golden Ratio (Fibonacci spiral). Subject Identification: The young puppies appear to be small canine pups, possibly of a hound or terrier mix, snuggled in a tight circular sleeping position. Mathematical Overlay: The right panel displays the logarithmic golden spiral derived from the Fibonacci sequence, often playfully or analytically superimposed onto natural shapes and animals. Compositional Context: This pairing illustrates the common internet trope of fitting the golden ratio over cozy, curled animals to highlight natural geometry The golden ratio, represented by the Greek letter phi (Φ), is a special number approximately equal to 1.618033988749895. The golden ratio is also known as the divine proportion, the golden mean, or the golden section. We find the golden ratio when we divide a line into two parts so that the longer part (let’s label it as a ) divided by the shorter part (b) is equal to the whole length divided by the longer part: a ÷ b = (a + b) ÷ a .
September 20, 2026 at 1:17 AM
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#RedWed by, #MrCalvin
"Roses are Grey,
Daffodils yellow,
Dogs' vision is dichromatic,
We're not really color blind, ya know?"
#ColorADay
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Dogs are not completely colorblind, but they have limited color vision similar to a person with red-green color blindness. While humans have three types of color-detecting cone cells in their eyes, dogs only have two. As a result, they primarily see the world in combinations of blue, yellow, and gray. Belgian Malinois-Labrador mix, often called a "Belgiador," is a high-energy, intelligent, and loyal hybrid, blending the intense work ethic of a Malinois with the friendly, driven nature of a Labrador. They typically weigh 40–80 lbs and require substantial daily mental and physical stimulation to prevent destructive boredom. These dogs are highly trainable, often suiting active owners, search and rescue, or protection roles, but they require consistent, firm, and early training due to their potential for high-drive, protective, or intense behavior.
July 15, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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#Blueskyartshow #Golden
"You know we're gonna be, gonna be golden
We're gonna be, gonna be
Born to be, born to be glowin'
-Golden" by HUNTR/X (from KPop Demon Hunters)
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(Note, by #MrCalvin "I do NOT hunt Demons!")
A Labrador Belgian mix standing in the middle of a field, alert and happy. Belgian Malinois-Labrador mix, often called a "Belgiador," is a high-energy, intelligent, and loyal hybrid, blending the intense work ethic of a Malinois with the friendly, driven nature of a Labrador. They typically weigh 40–80 lbs and require substantial daily mental and physical stimulation to prevent destructive boredom. These dogs are highly trainable, often suiting active owners, search and rescue, or protection roles, but they require consistent, firm, and early training due to their potential for high-drive, protective, or intense behavior.
September 19, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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#7SyllableSquad
#7SyllableSentence
#callin’

"Who are you callin', scruffy?"

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#CalvinWasHere #CalvinIsThere ❤️‍🩹🌈 #Dogs #Calvin #DogsOfBluesky #MickPic Belgian Malinois-Labrador mix, often called a "Belgiador," is a high-energy, intelligent, and loyal hybrid, blending the intense work ethic of a Malinois with the friendly, driven nature of a Labrador. They typically weigh 40–80 lbs and require substantial daily mental and physical stimulation to prevent destructive boredom. These dogs are highly trainable, often suiting active owners, search and rescue, or protection roles, but they require consistent, firm, and early training due to their potential for high-drive, protective, or intense behavior.
September 7, 2026 at 11:41 PM
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#wordlesswednesday
#CalvinWasHere #CalvinIsThere ❤️‍🩹🌈 #Dogs #Calvin #DogsOfBluesky #MickPic Belgian Malinois-Labrador mix, often called a "Belgiador," is a high-energy, intelligent, and loyal hybrid, blending the intense work ethic of a Malinois with the friendly, driven nature of a Labrador. They typically weigh 40–80 lbs and require substantial daily mental and physical stimulation to prevent destructive boredom. These dogs are highly trainable, often suiting active owners, search and rescue, or protection roles, but they require consistent, firm, and early training due to their potential for high-drive, protective, or intense behavior.
July 23, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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#TongueOutTuesday, by #MrCalvin
"HI! Hi! Hi! Had great fun here! Check out that back leg action! Our back #Knee joint is called the 'Stifle.' Helped me fly! And say 'Stifle' without giggling." #AlphabetChallenge #WeekKforKn
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Belgian Malinois-Labrador mix, often called a "Belgiador," is a high-energy, intelligent, and loyal hybrid, blending the intense work ethic of a Malinois with the friendly, driven nature of a Labrador. They typically weigh 40–80 lbs and require substantial daily mental and physical stimulation to prevent destructive boredom. These dogs are highly trainable, often suiting active owners, search and rescue, or protection roles, but they require consistent, firm, and early training due to their potential for high-drive, protective, or intense behavior.
September 15, 2026 at 1:09 PM
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#AlphabetChallenge #WeekJforJocular, by #MrCalvin
"Dobermans aren't so tough! Dobermans aren't scary! He's right behind me, isn't he?"
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A Labrador Belgian mix close in the foreground looking concerned. In the background, a Doberman is lurking. They were both actually great friends. Belgian Malinois-Labrador mix, often called a "Belgiador," is a high-energy, intelligent, and loyal hybrid, blending the intense work ethic of a Malinois with the friendly, driven nature of a Labrador. They typically weigh 40–80 lbs and require substantial daily mental and physical stimulation to prevent destructive boredom. These dogs are highly trainable, often suiting active owners, search and rescue, or protection roles, but they require consistent, firm, and early training due to their potential for high-drive, protective, or intense behavior.
September 8, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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"Some heartbreaks are long to heal."

#7syllablesentence
#7syllablesquad
#heartbreak

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The image shows a senior mixed-breed dog with tan fur and graying muzzle resting its head down on a red surface.The dog appears to be an older adult or senior dog, shown by the prominent graying and whitening of the fur around the muzzle, eyes, and face.The facial features and coat coloration resemble a mixed breed such as a terrier mix, Aspin, or cur mix, characterized by a dark nose, expressive dark eyes, and folded ears.The dog is lying down comfortably and resting, which is typical behavior for a relaxed or tired companion pet.
August 21, 2026 at 1:29 AM
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#MacroMonday, by #MrCalvin
"Hey! It's me! No, really. The Guy used some left over ash and planted a row of a variety of flowers out front. These tiny ones are the first to show. Really sweet."
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The plant is Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima). It is a low-maintenance, aromatic annual often used as ground cover.This plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and is highly effective at attracting beneficial insects and pollinators to a garden.
June 30, 2026 at 3:15 AM
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#AlphabetChallenge #WeekFforFilms #WhatsMyLine

Line from the movie:
"We're going to need a bigger boat."

#Photography #MickPic #WCK #ECK #MickTrip #RoadTrips
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The image depicts whale-watching encounter, showing a close-up of a curious gray whale spyhopping near a tour boat while the dog looks on with interest. Belgian Malinois-Labrador mix, often called a "Belgiador," is a high-energy, intelligent, and loyal hybrid, blending the intense work ethic of a Malinois with the friendly, driven nature of a Labrador. They typically weigh 40–80 lbs and require substantial daily mental and physical stimulation to prevent destructive boredom. These dogs are highly trainable, often suiting active owners, search and rescue, or protection roles, but they require consistent, firm, and early training due to their potential for high-drive, protective, or intense behavior.
August 13, 2026 at 9:59 PM
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"...So we bid #MyCalvinAndMick farewell, and continue Our fun and photos here as Mick and Mr. Calvin. It's really cool, actually. Ya'll such a nice bunch of welcoming folks. Artists are cool like that."
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June 20, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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#AlphabetChallenge #WeekYforYonder, by #MrCalvin
"We were at one of those fun, off leash beaches. That's The Man I'm romping with. Didn't know the lady, but she was more than welcome to join in. The Guy said no. Her loss."
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The image depicts a tranquil beach scene with people and a dog enjoying the water.The water is shallow near the shore, reflecting the sky and creating a calm atmosphere. Belgian Malinois-Labrador mix, often called a "Belgiador," is a high-energy, intelligent, and loyal hybrid, blending the intense work ethic of a Malinois with the friendly, driven nature of a Labrador. They typically weigh 40–80 lbs and require substantial daily mental and physical stimulation to prevent destructive boredom. These dogs are highly trainable, often suiting active owners, search and rescue, or protection roles, but they require consistent, firm, and early training due to their potential for high-drive, protective, or intense behavior.
June 24, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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#Stunday, by #MrCalvin
"Well look at...Me! I turn my ethereal back for a second and The Guy has me dressed in purple. Kind of suits me. Prince!"
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The selected region features a light pink and white morning glory (Ipomoea purpurea) blossom climbing along a chain-link fence. Plant type: Fast-growing annual or perennial climbing vine with distinctive heart-shaped leaves. Flower traits: Funnel-shaped pink petals featuring a bright white center with striking magenta-pink star rays. Behavior: Blooms open in the morning sun and typically fade or close by the afternoon.
August 16, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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#Blueskyartshow, by #MrCalvin
"So the the theme this week is #Water. Imagine, where in the world could you ever have found a Lab mix like me near water? The wonder of it all."
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#Photography #PNW #WCK #ECK #MickTrip #Oregon
Picture of Labrador/Belgian mix walking at the shore of the ocean, nose down exploring the smells and sights. Belgian Malinois-Labrador mix, often called a "Belgiador," is a high-energy, intelligent, and loyal hybrid, blending the intense work ethic of a Malinois with the friendly, driven nature of a Labrador. They typically weigh 40–80 lbs and require substantial daily mental and physical stimulation to prevent destructive boredom. These dogs are highly trainable, often suiting active owners, search and rescue, or protection roles, but they require consistent, firm, and early training due to their potential for high-drive, protective, or intense behavior.
August 8, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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#AlphabetChallenge, by #MrCalvin
"Looking at the physics of this leap, I had to calculate the curve of decent against the...naaah! Just kidding! Had a blast! Ran full out! Joy can't be calculated."
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This image depicts a fawn-colored dog with a black muzzle, a Belgian Labrador, running across a wet beach with its reflection clearly visible in the water The jump captured in the image perfectly illustrates several key principles of classical mechanics and projectile motion .1. The Takeoff (Newton's Third Law)The dog applies a downward and backward force against the wet sand. The sand exerts an equal and opposite reaction force upward and forward. This reaction force propels the dog into the air. Wet sand absorbs energy, slightly reducing the takeoff efficiency compared to solid ground. 2. Projectile Motion (The Trajectory)Once airborne, the dog becomes a projectile. Two main components dictate the path: constant horizontal velocity and changing vertical velocity. Gravity immediately accelerates the dog downward at approximately 9.8 m/s². The resulting path forms a classic parabolic curve. 3. Center of Mass and Body Configuration A projectile's center of mass follows a fixed, unalterable parabolic path. The dog manipulates its limbs and tail mid-air to manage its orientation. Tucking the legs alters the moment of inertia, helping control body rotation. Extending the front legs prepares the body to absorb the impending impact forces. 4. Energy Transformation Takeoff: Kinetic energy is at its maximum value. Ascent: Kinetic energy converts into gravitational potential energy. Apex: Vertical velocity reaches zero, and potential energy peaks. Descent: Potential energy converts back into kinetic energy.
July 20, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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#BlueskyArtShow, by #MrCalvin
"There's something about sitting #Quiet and looking out over the Big Water that puts My Person into a state of 'Dog'. You call it 'meditation', but we had that locked in Millennia ago."
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A Labrador/Belgian mix standing quietly next to His Person as She looks out over the ocean. This image appears to be a photograph of a person in contemplative solitude overlooking the ocean. The scene shares characteristics with coastal photography from regions like Oregon. Similar imagery is often used to depict themes of tranquility, introspection, or looking toward the future. The composition shows a person sitting on a rocky cliff edge, focusing on the vastness of the water. The scenic location in the image is the Elk Flats Trail viewpoint, which leads towards the Devil's Cauldron overlook inside Oswald West State Park, situated roughly 15 to 20 minutes south of Cannon Beach. Spot Details & Features The Location: This specific dirt path sits on a jagged, grassy cliff edge plunging straight down into the Pacific Ocean. The Hike: Reaching this spectacular coastal meadow viewpoint requires a short, moderately steep 0.5-mile round-trip walk from the gravel pull-out along Highway 101.Safety Note: There are no guardrails directly on these raw cliff edges. Visitors should exercise extreme caution, stay well back from the drop-offs, and avoid passing any park safety barriers.
July 11, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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#Blueskyartshow, by #MrCalvin
"If we're doing this #Macro thing, you have to get a lot closer. Closer. No, closer still. That's it! And you had a ham sandwich and didn't invite me. Wow."
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That is an incredibly sweet sequence of photos showing a very deep bond between a dog and their person. Why Dogs Get Close and Lick FacesDogs communicate heavily through physical touch and scent. When your Labrador/Belgian Malinois mix closes the distance and licks your face, it usually means a few specific things: Affection and Bonding: Licking releases endorphins in a dog's brain, which calms them and shows deep affection. Grooming Rituals: In packs, dogs groom each other to strengthen social bonds and show respect. Information Gathering: Dogs have a powerful sense of smell and taste. Licking your face helps them "read" where you have been and how you are feeling. Attention Seeking: It is a highly effective way to get you to look at them, pet them, or interact. Belgian Malinois-Labrador mix, often called a "Belgiador," is a high-energy, intelligent, and loyal hybrid, blending the intense work ethic of a Malinois with the friendly, driven nature of a Labrador. They typically weigh 40–80 lbs and require substantial daily mental and physical stimulation to prevent destructive boredom. These dogs are highly trainable, often suiting active owners, search and rescue, or protection roles, but they require consistent, firm, and early training due to their potential for high-drive, protective, or intense behavior.
June 27, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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#Scape, by #MrCalvin
"Hmm, #ForestFriday. What should I POST about? I'm STUMPED. Maybe I will LOG in and see what's happening. BARK?"
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Labrador/Belgian mix string on a log at the beach. Belgian Malinois-Labrador mix, often called a "Belgiador," is a high-energy, intelligent, and loyal hybrid, blending the intense work ethic of a Malinois with the friendly, driven nature of a Labrador. They typically weigh 40–80 lbs and require substantial daily mental and physical stimulation to prevent destructive boredom. These dogs are highly trainable, often suiting active owners, search and rescue, or protection roles, but they require consistent, firm, and early training due to their potential for high-drive, protective, or intense behavior.
June 26, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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#StunDay and #ImageAndVerse, by #MrCalvin
"We chased each other across the waves, across the beach, panting like a couple of idiots until we had to trot, slowly, to Our People, because it was never about the CATCH, only the RUN."
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Two dogs running full out at the beach, the waves of the ocean gently rolling in the background. One is a Labrador/Belgian mix. The other is a Flat-coated retriever. The Flat-Coated Retriever is a friendly, energetic, and intelligent gundog breed known for its sleek black or liver coat, playful personality, and strong retrieving instincts. Belgian Malinois-Labrador mix, often called a "Belgiador," is a high-energy, intelligent, and loyal hybrid, blending the intense work ethic of a Malinois with the friendly, driven nature of a Labrador. They typically weigh 40–80 lbs and require substantial daily mental and physical stimulation to prevent destructive boredom. These dogs are highly trainable, often suiting active owners, search and rescue, or protection roles, but they require consistent, firm, and early training due to their potential for high-drive, protective, or intense behavior.
June 28, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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#AlphabetChallenge #WeekEforEphemeral, by #MrCalvin
"Now, I know The Guy posted this pic some time ago, but I love it, so rerun! Let's face it. I was made for the camera. He can explain why this is not a B&W."
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This scene shows a dog running on the wet sand at Cannon Beach in Oregon. The large rock formation in the background is the iconic Haystack Rock, which stands 235 feet high. This beach is a popular destination for visitors and their dogs, particularly for activities like fetching. Belgian Malinois-Labrador mix, often called a "Belgiador," is a high-energy, intelligent, and loyal hybrid, blending the intense work ethic of a Malinois with the friendly, driven nature of a Labrador. They typically weigh 40–80 lbs and require substantial daily mental and physical stimulation to prevent destructive boredom. These dogs are highly trainable, often suiting active owners, search and rescue, or protection roles, but they require consistent, firm, and early training due to their potential for high-drive, protective, or intense behavior.
August 4, 2026 at 2:51 PM