When you read your work aloud, make sure the heart you put down on the page comes out in your voice.—Thandiwe McCarthy, in his awesome #spokenword workshop at #WordSpring 2024 (with several powerful performances of his own pieces). ⁦Thandiwe McCarthy⁩ ⁦@WritersNB⁩

Martha Vowles, a gifted presenter, giving her memoir-writing workshop at #WordSpring 2024 (“Weaving Stories from Memories”). #marthavowles @WritersNB

I’ll be damned if I let Donald Trump drag America down to his level.

I just wanted to say thank you for all the prayers, kind words, and love that you all have shown our entire family these last few days. Every text, comment on social media, and beautiful tribute has brought us some light. It means so much to hear what a special woman she was to

We are delighted to unveil the cover of the Summer volume of [EDIT] magazine. The cover story is an in-depth profile on the masterminds behind the most exciting summer experience - Akaki Lumina in Le Pays de la Sagouine Moment Factory: maritimeedit.com/products/volum… Arts Culture NB New Brunswick / Nouveau-Brunswick

I’m learning Chinese on Duolingo! It’s free, fun, and effective.

Are you safe from Duo this year? #Duolingo365

Look what I learned on Duolingo in 2024! #Duolingo365

Wonderful to hear Elizabeth Renzetti on The Current this morning! Smart, witty and aware. “Internalized misogyny is a powerful force; if we could harness it, we would not need fossil fuels.” Yeah! Elizabeth Renzetti The Current on CBC Radio

Goodbye Twitter. Hello Bluesky.

I won the Diamond Tournament on Duolingo! It’s free, fun, and effective for learning languages.

What a joy to have James Mullinger on #GrandManan last night—finally. It’s been a dream of his—and of ours too, James! Moments like the one where you’re under the influence of “those drugs” are absolutely priceless. And just to speak to you again was wonderful! James Mullinger

“My dance moves are bad—like a combination of Zumba and twerking; no idea what that looks like but I bet they do it at the curling club.”—James Mullinger on Grand Manan last night. I wish I’d captured more: local colour, mild self-deprecation, keen observation. 🩷 James Mullinger

Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions – rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking concrete steps to make sure all students at Harvard can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and

Anthony Hecht

As an Illinois voter, I couldn’t be prouder that our senator for the last 28 years has been one of the finest in the country. Dick Durbin has always fought the good fight on behalf of working families, and his integrity shines through in everything he does.    It’s also true that

WOW- - this is beautiful and accurate:

Hell yeah!

Me too, I think, since most of my favourite people have decamped. ❤️