It starts in the home, seeps into the schoolyard, the office, and the law. Disrespect isn’t rudeness—it’s the slow undoing of humanity. New essay: The Currency of Disrespect #PowerAndControl #SystemicHarm #MoralDecline #Disrespect #Trauma

💞🇨🇦 Substack. From church bells, to soldiers, to the rising rhetoric in Alberta today—this is a piece about what fear does to us, and what history warns. #War #Democracy #Canada #Write #Read

While the World Waits. Tip 5 Struggling with a character? Ask: what do they want most, or value most? Then take it away. Their drive to get it back—or find retribution—will carry the story. Keep throwing in obstacles as they walk the pages. They’ll change along the way. Happy Writing #write #read

While the World Waits – Tip 4 Not sure what to write? Start with a moment. A memory. A feeling. A single image. Skip the intro if it’s not coming. Write the part that wants to be written. You can always fill in the gaps later. #WritingTips #CrowStoryHouse

💞🇨🇦 Canada is working through real issues like U.S. tariffs—we don’t need more “poor me” politics. Leaders should build bridges, not stoke division. Honour the treaties. Do the work. Spare us the separatist drama. #Canada #FirstNations #StrongerTogether #GrowUpPolitics #TreatyRights

💞🇨🇦 The Seeds of Division: From Childhood Memories to Present-Day Politics. Growing up in postwar Germany, where silence allowed division to take root. I see the canary is singing in Canada. #Democracy #Canada #Politics

Substack. My mother’s war stories were my bedtime stories. I didn’t grow up with fairy tales—I grew up with silence and the weight of history. This is my first Substack post. I hope you’ll read and subscribe. #write #History #Story #Democracy

💞🇨🇦 When foreign nationals are forced to register or face arrest and deportation, pay attention. These policies create databases ripe for abuse. Nazi Germany began with laws like these—bureaucratic, legal, and quiet. History doesn’t repeat. But it often rhymes. #NeverAgain #DemocracyMatters

While the World Waits Habits that help later. Name your file or pick a notebook. In Word or Google Docs: 12pt, double space, Times New Roman or Garamond. Add page numbers + a header with your name & working title. You’re not just dreaming of a book—you’re writing one. #WritingTips #CrowStoryHouse

While the World Waits Start writing your book Set your timer for 10 minutes, don’t stop to fix what you wrote. No rereading, no editing, no spelling correction. Stay in the flow. Your job isn’t to be perfect—it’s to get your words down. Just keep going for the next ten minutes. #writingtips

While the World Waits. Start writing your book. You don’t need to have it all figured out. Just a little time, & the desire to begin. Set your timer for ten minutes, and start writing. Don’t judge what comes out—just let it flow. Remember: if you don’t write, you have nothing to edit. #WritingTip

Coastal Moments. Love Canada. Decompress from the news. I like to remind myself that this too will pass. In the meantime, it’s important to stay connected to your values and give yourself space to reflect on what truly brings happiness into your life. 💞🇨🇦 #MindfulLiving #Breathe #Dream #Democracy

Love Canada🇨🇦 Amid political storms—henchmen stir chaos, flood the air with lies, chasing profit. What’s up, what’s down? Hard to know. But your moral compass holds true. Let passion guide you—take action, and your dreams will find their way. 💞🇨🇦 #Democracy #Canada #Liberal #MarkCarney #Truth

Love Canada🇨🇦 MP Charlie Angus. . . "Because Canada will never kiss that gangster's ring, we are true we are North, we are strong, we are free, we will not bend, and we will not give an inch." 💞🇨🇦 #Democracy #Canada

Love Canada 🇨🇦 Go Vancouver! “The Vancouver Auto Show’s primary concern is the safety of attendees, exhibitors, and staff. This decision will ensure all attendees can be solely focused on enjoying the many positive elements of the event.” #Democracy #Canada 💞🇨🇦

Love Canada🇨🇦 BC Premier David Eby is pushing a bill to toll U.S. trucks heading to Alaska—BC's response to U.S. tariffs. The legislature reconvenes on March 31, 2025. Support it by contacting your MLA, spreading awareness, & joining public discussions. #BCPolitics #TradeWar 💞🇨🇦

Love Canada🇨🇦 Billionaires, corporations, and political strategists have significant influence over governance. Investigating how power is used and who benefits helps uncover the motivations behind policies and political movements. Who holds the power in shaping our future? #Democracy #Canada 💞🇨🇦

Love Canada🇨🇦 Fareed Khan, a Canadian politician, called Trump a "profoundly evil man" with malignant narcissism, warning his unchecked pathology could spark global conflict. In 2024, 225 mental health experts signed a NYT ad calling Trump an existential threat to democracy. #Democracy #Canada 💞🇨🇦

Love Canada🇨🇦 I'm in the garden, hands in the dirt, thinking about the fight against tyranny. Indivisible, The Lincoln Project & Democracy Forward are pushing back. Get involved in mutual aid networks. Engage in local politics. Build community resilience. Be the solution! #DemocracyMatters #Vote 💞🇨🇦

Love Canada 🇨🇦 The relentless threats from a hostile neighbour are exhausting. I’ve made my home and workplace a you-know-who-free zone. Since leaving Meta and X, I’m more productive and sleeping better. Anxiety, distraction, fear, and misinformation—all tossed in the orange garbage bag. #Canada 💞🇨🇦

Love Canada🇨🇦 Deleted X, deactivated Meta and closed Amazon account. Not traveling to the USA. Choosing Canadian products. Spring is fast approaching–– planting a victory garden! Supporting Canadian charities and organizations. Making what I can––minimize domestic & imported materials. #Canada 🇨🇦

Love Canada 🇨🇦 Once a close friend Now an orange shadow looms Power breeds unshackled greed New allies new friends The world is watching Forgotten wars repeat The orange flags wave But they will fall silent History will remember Canada will endure Canada is free From sea to shining sea #Canada

New episode alert! On A Writer’s Life, I sit down with Erin Steele to talk about her powerful memoir—diving into the story, the writing process, and what she hopes readers take away. Don’t miss this insightful conversation! www.awriterslife.co #AWritersLife #Podcast #Memoir #ErinSteele

🇨🇦 History has a way of repeating itself—especially when lessons are ignored. #Democracy isn’t guaranteed. The past holds warnings, patterns, and truths that echo into the present, shaping the future. When we forget the struggles for #freedom, rights, and justice, we risk losing them. #VoteLiberal

Canada wins…

🇨🇦 CANADA!

#Canada!🇨🇦 Canada will pull through Even lend a hand But make no mistake We stand strong against tyranny The True North from coast to coast A land of beauty rich and free Walls don’t just keep others out They trap those who build them Freedom knows no barriers Canada is strong! Canada is proud!

I'm #Voting for a strong Canada, #Liberals! History shows what happens when fear, propaganda, & power-hungry leaders take control. Politicians align with like-minded extremists, sell out our country’s values, erode #democracy, and push dangerous ideologies that echo a horrific past. #Liberal

Coastal Moments. Ask a Q. When outlining your book, start with a simple structure: beginning, middle, and end. Break each section into key events. Focus on your main conflict and how your characters evolve. Keep it flexible—outlines guide you, but stories grow as you write! #writingtips #BookOutline

Coastal Moments. 🇨🇦 Freedom looks like this—In the open sea, orcas live by their own rules—cooperation, strength, and the freedom to roam. A reminder that true democracy isn’t about control; it’s about moving forward together. #FreedomToRoam #StrongerTogether #OrcaSpirit #Democracy #Canada

Canada for democracy. My parents grew up in Nazi Germany. I know the damage a tyrant can inflict on a nation and its people. I also know the strength of those who stand for freedom. The world once rose against a ruthless felon, a tyrant. Democracy will prevail. Love Canada🇨🇦 #Canada #Standstrong

I'm the daughter of parents who endured Nazi Germany. As children, they survived a dictatorship, but not without deep emotional scars. I was raised by parents who carried the weight of PTSD, their past shaping my understanding of freedom and its fragility. www.facebook.com/HeigeBoehmau...

Coastal Moments. Hold onto your passion, even when the world tells you it doesn’t matter. Keep moving, step by step, even when the road is uncertain. Your dreams are still worth it. You are still worth it. #KeepGoing #FollowYourDreams #YouMatter

A strong moral compass is essential for democracy. Democracy depends on engaged citizens, strong institutions, & legal protections to resist authoritarian threats. Do you think morality alone is enough to protect democracy? #TaxTheRich #NoBillionaireControl #Canada www.youtube.com/watch?v=4P1y...

Coastal Moments. When I feel overwhelmed, I turn to activities that bring me joy and restore my peace. What do you do to recharge? #Joy #Art #Write #Walk #Paint

Women Make Change, Yet History Erases Them—It’s Time to Fight Back with Your Vote. Women have always been the ones driving change, yet history erases their contributions, laws are written to control them, and their rights are constantly under attack.

Let your dreams take flight as the year turns and your creativity shines. Write what sparks you, follow what moves you, and make 2025 uniquely yours. Happy New Year! #NewYear #FollowYourDreams

This is another excellent conversation for uplifting hope and determination to keep trailblazing—the politics of self-drive.

Coastal Moments. Every story begins with a single word. Those raw, unpolished sentences are where the magic starts. Trust them. #Write #read #storiesmatter #CrowStoryHouse

Coastal Moments. Metaphorically speaking, democracy thrives on open dialogue, exchanging ideas, and mutual respect, which can be reflected in friendly-stranger conversations. How do you bring this spirit into your daily interactions to build a stronger sense of community? #CommunityBuilding

Coastal Moments Oppression can feel like an unrelenting weight, but history shows us the strength of the human spirit. In the darkest times, people have found ways to rise—through quiet resistance, solidarity, and the belief in a better future. How do you hold onto hope and strength? #Resilience

Had a conversation with a friend–– how far the incoming regime might roll back rights. People are constantly facing the need to reorganize, protest, and fight for human rights. I'm researching past movements—how they defended and won freedoms. Their resilience inspires today’s fight. #HumanRights

What’s your guilty punctuation pleasure—and why is it the em dash? It’s that time again. Bring on the em dash debates for National Punctuation Day (U.S.). 💜

Coastal Moments. Writing about the "I" in "we" explores the intricate balance between personal experience and collective identity, revealing how our individual stories contribute to and are shaped by the communities & cultures we belong to. What are you writing about? #write #crowstoryhouse #memoir

Coastal Moments. Just like clouds set the sky’s mood—soft and gentle or dark and stormy—tone sets the mood of your writing. Whether you aim to inspire, inform, or provoke thought, tone is a great tool to guide readers' emotional journey. #WritingTips #Read #WritingCommunity #CrowStoryHouse #Ocean

Coastal Moments. Writing a novel can feel overwhelming, but setting a 15-min timer can lead to more. Small steps are like laying down stepping stones—showing up daily, even briefly, will eventually lead to a finished manuscript. What small steps are you taking today? #WritersLife #READ #Write

Coastal Moments. “My aim is to put down on paper what I see and what I feel in the best and simplest way.” ―Ernest Hemingway. #write #read #Ocean #awriterslife #novel

Coastal Moments. The ocean is unpredictable, like writing. Some days it’s calm, other days it’s wild—but it always brings something new to the surface. #WritingInspiration #WritingProcess #WritersLife #CreativeWriting #WriteEveryDay #WritersJourney