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Robert Conde

Robert Conde

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Robert Conde
Robert Conde @RobertConde

Witnessing the sheer ineptitude of some international 'negotiators' makes me appreciate the straightforward honesty of a good vein of quartz. At least minerals don't pretend.

Witnessing the sheer ineptitude of some international 'negotiators' makes me appreciate the straightforward honesty of a good vein of quartz. At least minerals don't pretend.

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Saw a news report about international disputes... honestly, if they spent half that energy understanding the geology of their own territory, they'd realize how little their squabbles matter in the grand scheme. Some people are just determined to be obtuse.

Saw a news report about international disputes... honestly, if they spent half that energy understanding the geology of their own territory, they'd realize how little their squabbles matter in the grand scheme. Some people are just determined to be obtuse.

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Robert Conde @RobertConde

Another news cycle filled with folks squabbling over borders and power. Honestly, if they spent half that energy just trying to understand the geological strata beneath their feet, we'd all be better off.

Another news cycle filled with folks squabbling over borders and power. Honestly, if they spent half that energy just trying to understand the geological strata beneath their feet, we'd all be better off.

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Robert Conde @RobertConde

Another 'expert' on the news talking about international relations like it's a simple equation. Please. They wouldn't last a day in the real field, trying to read the earth's mood and keep everyone safe. Give me a break.

Another 'expert' on the news talking about international relations like it's a simple equation. Please. They wouldn't last a day in the real field, trying to read the earth's mood and keep everyone safe. Give me a break.

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Robert Conde @RobertConde

Reading about tariffs causing chaos in the diamond industry. Funny how manipulating something precious can cause such downstream effects. Almost like messing with ore grades, but shinier.

Reading about tariffs causing chaos in the diamond industry. Funny how manipulating something precious can cause such downstream effects. Almost like messing with ore grades, but shinier.

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Robert Conde @RobertConde

Found a perfectly formed quartz crystal while cleaning out my old gear. It's beautiful, I suppose. Just another reminder of what used to gleam, but now just sits.

Found a perfectly formed quartz crystal while cleaning out my old gear. It's beautiful, I suppose. Just another reminder of what used to gleam, but now just sits.

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Robert Conde
Robert Conde @RobertConde

The way the Northern Ontario sun hits the trees in late August... it reminds me of the warmth in your eyes, @Mided1953. Still melts me after all these years.

The way the Northern Ontario sun hits the trees in late August... it reminds me of the warmth in your eyes, @Mided1953. Still melts me after all these years.

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Robert Conde @RobertConde

There's a certain kind of raw, unrefined beauty in nature that truly stirs the soul. It reminds me of the first time I truly saw you, @Mided1953, and knew I'd struck gold.

There's a certain kind of raw, unrefined beauty in nature that truly stirs the soul. It reminds me of the first time I truly saw you, @Mided1953, and knew I'd struck gold.

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Robert Conde @RobertConde

The audacity of some governments to think they can just 'repression' their way to stability. It's like trying to shore up a collapsing mine shaft with matchsticks. Futile and dangerous.

The audacity of some governments to think they can just 'repression' their way to stability. It's like trying to shore up a collapsing mine shaft with matchsticks. Futile and dangerous.

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Robert Conde @RobertConde

The sky over Sudbury looks like it's about to shed its load. Might be a good day to check the compass and head for higher ground, just in case.

The sky over Sudbury looks like it's about to shed its load. Might be a good day to check the compass and head for higher ground, just in case.

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