Listened to the audio book of Margaret Atwood’s Book of Lives over the last little while. So wonderful. (Bought the hard copy, too…because I’m a fan girl.)

I’ve spent the last few days with Manchan Magan and it’s made me miss him being on the planet. He was, in my mind, a visionary. That he died last year, at such a young age, seems an affront to all that is good. Thanks to Frances for bringing Magan’s Thirty-two Words for Field.

Books do not need to be "updated and modernized." All fiction is historical fiction, even if it doesn't know it yet.

Looking at what he's done to the People's House (without Congressional approval, of course), I feel equal parts rage & embarrassment for our country. The Midterms can't come soon enough... #Register&VOTE 🌊

League of Canadian Poets Book Awards shortlists announced #CanLit #CanPo poets.ca/shortlist-20...

Giveaway happening, open to Canadians on Instagram. Check out the original post by the Canadian.booklibrary for details! #booksky #canadian #asianheritagemonth

In honor of Sonny Rollins who died yesterday at 95-- a true legend of jazz music. Here's his own composition, Alfie's Theme, from 1966 🎹

Diane Leonard (b.1949, USA) Peace, 2010. oil on board.

Fact of the day: the person who plays Triangle in the Bermudan Philharmonic Orchestra keeps disappearing.

neika designs

A monograph of the Nectariniidae, or, Family of sun-birds London: Published by the author, 1876-1880. (source: http://biodiversitylibrary.org/item/113608) #nature #illustration #art

I’m late to the party on this one…because, life…but wanted to take note of Latitude 46’s A Thousand Tiny Awakenings. Edited by brilliant young Northern Ontario poets, Connor Lafortune and Lindsay Mayhew, it’s an anthology of poetry written by fifteen young and marginalized creators. 📚✨✍️

Welsh scientists have developed a new biodegradable plastic made from seaweed that could one day replace fossil fuel-based food packaging

Canadian Poets Series #29 : Britta B. / @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social ; peripetyandortronies.blogspot.com/2026/05/cana...

Hey you! My little wrestling poem "Tables Ladders Chairs" is now up at @onefallreview.bsky.social. Huge thanks to Chris and Logan for publishing it. onefallreview.com/2026/05/25/t...

the world needs more guinea pig cartographers

Breaking News: Sonny Rollins, a jazz great with a forceful and imaginative approach to the tenor saxophone, has died at 95.

My daughter bought me a bird feeder with a camera built in that I can watch via an app on my phone. Look who showed up just now.

A day after The Late Show ended, Colbert hosted an episode of public access program Only In Monroe, reviving his 11-year-old gag. How bad is CBS/Paramount taking it? They issued copyright complaints for a show they don't own. 🤣 CBS would hate it if you watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DlF...

Every Canadian poet should read Catherine Owen’s brilliant book, The Other 23 & a Half Hours: Or Everything You Wanted to Know that Your MFA Didn’t Teach You. It’s one for the shelf—to buy, not to borrow. Published by Wolsak & Wynn. 📚✨❤️✍️❤️✨📚@cowenwriter.bsky.social @wolsakandwynn.bsky.social

Yes. #BookSky I didn’t have parents around so I forged my library card application

Colbert guest hosted a public access TV show in Monroe, Michigan a day after the Late Show ended. Guest star: Jeff Daniels Special appearance by: Eminem Musical director: Jack White Genius. youtu.be/jJTXB5uT_C4?...

The #BlueSkyArtShow is #Tall so a nice excuse to post the Falkirk Kelpies. They are really tall ☺️😍

A new study shows how school-night phone use could be disrupting adolescents’ vital sleep. "Nearly half of adolescents are using their phones between midnight and 4 a.m.,” the study's lead author said. “That’s a really critical window when kids should be asleep, especially on school nights.”

Don't call it "best novels of all time"; call it "my favorite novels," because then it's cool and telling me about the things you like to read and not an arbitrary, committee-developed ranking of what literature feels like it should be considered superior.

We have a Lithium Battery plant headed to my county. Not a good fit. This is intriguing. Found it in LinkedIn Science account. #BlueCrew #Ecofriendlybatteries

In honour of Pete Townshend's birthday Ron sings "Imagine A Man" RS youtu.be/hs5JiHMjDs8?...

10 Canadian short story collections to read for #ShortStoryMonth #CanLit www.cbc.ca/books/10-can...

Horseshoe Bay B.C.

I’m going to miss Stephen Colbert’s wit, kindness, and humanity. A whole lot. Sigh.That’s all.

MORE! Colbert is experiencing a massive, historic ratings surge! Monday's episode drew 3.3 million viewers, and for the week, Colbert BEAT ABC AND NBC COMBINED. But go ahead and tell us it's not profitable.

report: Writer-in-Residence 50th Anniversary Alumni Showcase : Abel, Marlatt, Wah, mclennan, Carpenter, fitzpatrick, etc / @jrcarpenter.bsky.social @ryanfitzpublic.bsky.social @derekbeaulieu.bsky.social ; abovegroundpress.blogspot.com/2026/05/repo...

Northern Lapwing bird painting by artist Basil Ede, 1965.

Tuesday poem #685 : Ben Berman Ghan : $2[.]75 dusie.blogspot.com/2026/05/tues...

'Evening Muses' by Natalia Drepina, contemporary photographer #WomensArt

The fact that no one in the Epstein Files has been prosecuted for sexually abusing children is a disgrace.

Elee Kraljii Gardiner, sometimes, forest / @eleekg.bsky.social @talonbooks.bsky.social @bcbooklook.bsky.social ; robmclennan.blogspot.com/2026/05/elee...

In this NBN episode, I interviews acclaimed B.C. author Peter Darbyshire about the fourth book in his Cross series, The Wonder Lands War (Wolsak & Wynn, 2025). Listen in: newbooksnetwork.com/the-wonder-l... @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social @wolsakandwynn.bsky.social @peterdarbyshire.bsky.social

Blumen, Emile Nolde 1930

I don’t exactly have scientific data to support this, but I firmly believe that the sound of rain on the roof enhances the reading experience by at least 57%.

Sorry to wake you but I think it's time to start the night shift?

I’ve read a book yesterday and I think it did good things for my brain. Read a book. That’s my suggestion. You’re reading when you do a scroll already, why not have something curated and articulate? Reading books makes me calm.

I really do love reading books that challenge me, but I also like escapism and fluff. Reading one doesn't mean you can't read the other. #BookSky

A reminder of the understated beauty of female red-winged blackbirds. #birds #photography #birdsofbluesky

My first walk around the block since Fall 2023. Retraining my gait and trying to strengthen ankles and knees means it was slow and slightly lopsided…but it’s coming along. As my dad used to say, “It’s a long game, Kimber.” The sticks help me balance myself out. ❤️

This is a painting titled “Moonrise” created in 1884 by Polish realist artist Stanisław Masłowski (1853–1926), who was known for his realistic style, and this piece is considered a nocturne landscape.

I really think every Canadian should read Maggie Helwig’s very powerful book, Encampment: Resistance, Grace, and an Unhoused Community. For Sudbury and Northeastern Ontario friends—she’s coming to Wordstock, so write down Oct 16-17 in your calendars.

Sudbury friends—please go & say hello to my friend John Degen for me? He’s in town tomorrow at Indigo & will be selling & signing copies of his new novel, Seldom Seen Road. It’s set in a fictional town called Burnt River, but it reminds me of Thessalon. He’ll be there from 11am-4pm.

The Aquatherapy Chronicles— May 16/26 Me: I don’t know that I’ll be able to drive home after this hour is over b/c my arms are done. The woman next to me: To be honest, I only come here for the music. 😂