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Victoria BC Canada
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Final words for 2024, if I still have any followers here.
Grateful to the League of Canadian Poets for publishing this today.
Breathe.
Be well.
poets.ca/sitting-with-the-br…
I’ll have a book announcement coming shortly, but first: huge gratitude to writer / editor / teachers Bruce Hunter, Yvonne Blomer and Kelli Russell Agodon, who have supported me on a journey that became a bit of a marathon. You are awesome.
Yvonne Blomer's amazing Death of Persephone, this Friday: @lorne_daniel instagram.com/p/DChZg23Syvj/…
Apparently I've been on this platform for 15 years. Likely shifting out soon. Hate to lose all those connections but I hope to reconnect with many of you elsewhere.
#bittersweetanniversary
Realia, Michael Trussler (Radiant Press, 2024)
mini review
How do we form a sense of what is real? And do we – should we – trust that our perceptions are stable, shared, believable?
Mini review in the images and over on IG.
I’ve had a peak at this book and it looks wonderful. Book launch Thursday at @artgalleryvic !
Guy on the waterfront (Dallas Road) this afternoon, making non-musical sounds on accordion, says to every passer-by: “now accepting donations for lessons.”
No donations.
Tough way to make some coin. #yyj #streetscene #busking
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Tonight, I’m thinking about Justice Murray Sinclair and of the times that I was lucky enough to hear him speak about his work with the TRC. This moment stands out for me. It’s his answer when he was asked, “Why can’t you just get over it?”
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#yyjbike
BE CAREFUL ON THE GOOSE and E&N!
trees down everywhere.
I came across 4 trees/large branches down between VGH and Aldeane Ave on the goose.
another bloke and I managed to clear two, but there are still 2. one at head height ! ride slow, or ride on the road.
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Victoria watercolor artist’s book, 300 Mason Jars, began from frustration as she tried to piece together a family history, but over time, these jars took on a deeper meaning.
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Is that poem 'good'?
Elizabeth Blair says 'the answer is yes' -- here's why: substack.com/home/post/p-151… #poetrycommunity
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Halloween is off-the-charts the worst day of the year for children being hit and killed by drivers. If you can avoid driving this evening, please do. If you must, take extra care. Skip the Uber Eats delivery tonight. Let's make sure it's a safe one for the kids.
ALT A chart of how many kids are killed by drivers each year. Halloween is a massive spike in the chart.
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"Shark's Teeth" markings are the unsung heroes of Dutch street design, indicating which users must give way.
They can be painted across a narrow or wide space, communicating complex priorities in a clear manner, without the need for dedicated traffic circles, signals, and signs.
Tonight, for no particular reason, my thoughts turn to An Unforgettable Mentor.
That's what true mentors can do - give you something that you carry with you, year after year, perhaps to pass along to the next generation. #poetrypeople #Mentorship
lifeasahuman.com/2011/people…
Do you have a vision for urban change in Greater Victoria, or maybe something cool for your 'hood? 10 years ago we started this citizens group... & now it's ready to be reinvigorated. Your ideas, your energy. #yyj #urbanism #getinvolved @VicPlacemaking @RStraatsma @TMMGuerrero
Entertaining and engaging evening of poetry last night, with @cassidymcfadz and @aaronkreuter at @pepreadings in @russellbooks . #canlit #poetrycommunity
Could be wrong.
Hope I'm wrong.
But Dave Eby campaigning on a "stop John Rustad" platform is not, exactly, an inspiring vision.
Do all politicians naturally learn to race to the bottom??
#bcpoli #BCelection2024
Congratulations to Joanne Thomson on her debut book with @HHPublishing . Wonderful person, amazing artist, reimagining history in Mason jar paintings with short, lyrical observations. vicnews.com/local-entertainm…
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In Paris, bike infrastructure has increased from 181km in the year 2000 to 1200km in 2024. The number of trips by bike now exceeds trips by car, increasing 71% between 2019-2022. The rise in riding then picked up speed, doubling in just 1 year between October 2022 & October 2023.
