Kristin Knowles
@kzknowles.bsky.social
Reader of books, wanderer/wonderer, footy fan & frisbee thrower. Music lover/listener, far left leaner, urban/nature lover. Podcast wrangler, occasional writer of words. Optimist. She/her. Treaty 13 - Toronto. Free Palestine 🇵🇸
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Get this into your rotted capitalist brains: Canada Post is a service and Crown corporation, not a private enterprise. Stop calling it a “bottomless money pit”. The more you all focus on how it needs to be profitable, the more service cuts there will be, to the detriment of all residents in Canada.
December 23, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Get this into your rotted capitalist brains: Canada Post is a service and Crown corporation, not a private enterprise. Stop calling it a “bottomless money pit”. The more you all focus on how it needs to be profitable, the more service cuts there will be, to the detriment of all residents in Canada.
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We've all lost a big friend in @wombat37.bsky.social.
I've written up a thing over on Blipfoto
www.blipfoto.com/entry/345006...
What a top fella, sail on well my friend.
I've written up a thing over on Blipfoto
www.blipfoto.com/entry/345006...
What a top fella, sail on well my friend.
Wombat | dbrereton
Yesterday I heard the sad news that Michael Wombat had passed. I hate that phase, it's so weak. We used to say people died in the 70s, it...
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December 23, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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We saw Michael, @wombat37.bsky.social, June this year. It was a lovely visit. He talked about his writing and how much he enjoyed collaborating on his writing. That it took him into another world.
December 22, 2025 at 4:39 PM
We saw Michael, @wombat37.bsky.social, June this year. It was a lovely visit. He talked about his writing and how much he enjoyed collaborating on his writing. That it took him into another world.
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Devastated to have to share that @wombat37.bsky.social passed way last night with his beloved Mary by his side. I will miss him so very much, and know many of you will too. We must take care of each other and stay a community. I’m here for you all, and will do my best to keep in touch.
December 22, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Devastated to have to share that @wombat37.bsky.social passed way last night with his beloved Mary by his side. I will miss him so very much, and know many of you will too. We must take care of each other and stay a community. I’m here for you all, and will do my best to keep in touch.
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For those missing his voice.
youtu.be/Ho4GfEx3r9c?...
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God's Camera
YouTube video by Wombat37
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December 22, 2025 at 11:35 AM
For those missing his voice.
youtu.be/Ho4GfEx3r9c?...
youtu.be/Ho4GfEx3r9c?...
There's a giant, wombat shaped hole in the world today. We've lost among the best of us. Love you Wombie.
I am a bit broken, but grateful for his massive, madcap presence in my life. The perfect words indeed. 💔
I am a bit broken, but grateful for his massive, madcap presence in my life. The perfect words indeed. 💔
Wombie wrote this about his friends but it is what we all thought of him too. Typical of him to have the perfect words for the occasion.
December 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
There's a giant, wombat shaped hole in the world today. We've lost among the best of us. Love you Wombie.
I am a bit broken, but grateful for his massive, madcap presence in my life. The perfect words indeed. 💔
I am a bit broken, but grateful for his massive, madcap presence in my life. The perfect words indeed. 💔
December 20, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Well Karl, I guess we better get to it.
December 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Well Karl, I guess we better get to it.
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I'm here with some FREE Dystopian and Post-Apocalyptic books! There's some great stories, why not take a look?
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#FreeBooks #PostApocalytic #Dystopian #BFP
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#FreeBooks #PostApocalytic #Dystopian #BFP
Dystopia Ever After
Searching for your next favorite story?
Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I'm here with some FREE Dystopian and Post-Apocalyptic books! There's some great stories, why not take a look?
💙📚👀📢📚
#FreeBooks #PostApocalytic #Dystopian #BFP
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#FreeBooks #PostApocalytic #Dystopian #BFP
The awesome place where I work is in the 2026 WEP calendar! Just one of the many reasons you should subscribe to this fantastic paper! 🧡 #SupportLocalMedia #SupportIndieBookstores @littleghostsbooks.bsky.social
COMING SOON! READ THE ROOM, the WEP 2026 calendar, featuring portraits of 12 West End booksellers shot on Polaroid film by @jalanimorgan.
This calendar is an exclusive for subscribers, sign up today and start your year of local news, arts and culture with us!
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December 19, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The awesome place where I work is in the 2026 WEP calendar! Just one of the many reasons you should subscribe to this fantastic paper! 🧡 #SupportLocalMedia #SupportIndieBookstores @littleghostsbooks.bsky.social
It's a lovely, midweek day. You should stop by @littleghostsbooks.bsky.social for a book and maybe a beverage! We just received more restock, and we've lots of goodies waiting for you! 🧡👻📚
December 17, 2025 at 8:56 PM
It's a lovely, midweek day. You should stop by @littleghostsbooks.bsky.social for a book and maybe a beverage! We just received more restock, and we've lots of goodies waiting for you! 🧡👻📚
Aw man, not Buck Rogers. ☹️
December 17, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Aw man, not Buck Rogers. ☹️
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BREAKING: Skate Canada is boycotting Alberta over the province's ban on Trans women competing in women's sports.
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Skate Canada to stop holding national, international events in Alberta | CBC News
Skate Canada says it will no longer host major events in Alberta following a review of the province's legislation on the participation of transgender athletes in women's sport.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:54 PM
BREAKING: Skate Canada is boycotting Alberta over the province's ban on Trans women competing in women's sports.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Don't forget, today's theme is #SundayPixWings Open to all interpretations.
Early bird heads up, for this week's #SundayPix theme is Wings - so #SundayPixWings is the hashtag.
All interpretations welcome, just remember that they have to be YOUR pictures and not something found on the internet. Looking forward to see what you have!
All interpretations welcome, just remember that they have to be YOUR pictures and not something found on the internet. Looking forward to see what you have!
December 14, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Don't forget, today's theme is #SundayPixWings Open to all interpretations.
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The 'Trump Corollary' to the Monroe Doctrine is being openly proclaimed as the threat of US intervention looms over #Venezuela. Whatever differences we may have, clear opposition to this imperialist attack is a matter of basic principle at this dangerous moment.
December 14, 2025 at 11:50 AM
The 'Trump Corollary' to the Monroe Doctrine is being openly proclaimed as the threat of US intervention looms over #Venezuela. Whatever differences we may have, clear opposition to this imperialist attack is a matter of basic principle at this dangerous moment.
I've just been informed that 'Fringe' is available on streaming; see you all in a few weeks. 🐄
December 13, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I've just been informed that 'Fringe' is available on streaming; see you all in a few weeks. 🐄
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He’s laundered a genocide. He demonises desperate people seeking asylum. He panders to Reform at the expense of people of colour. He’s implementing transphobic policies. He cuts benefits for disabled people. “Inoffensive”? He’s deeply offensive if you are affected by any of this (Lewis isn’t)
How can this inoffensive man have become so viscerally loathed?
Keir Starmer must make No 10 a content factory
🖊️ Lewis Goodall
Keir Starmer must make No 10 a content factory
🖊️ Lewis Goodall
Keir Starmer must make No 10 a content factory
The Prime Minister can only re-establish authority if he learns to command the message
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December 12, 2025 at 6:49 PM
He’s laundered a genocide. He demonises desperate people seeking asylum. He panders to Reform at the expense of people of colour. He’s implementing transphobic policies. He cuts benefits for disabled people. “Inoffensive”? He’s deeply offensive if you are affected by any of this (Lewis isn’t)
I fear this book is going to end up wringing me out emotionally. *reads faster*
So much depth already in this tiny package of pages, I am eager for the adventures that are waiting. #DearStupidPenpal 🧡👻📚 @littleghostsbooks.bsky.social @rascalhartley.bsky.social
So much depth already in this tiny package of pages, I am eager for the adventures that are waiting. #DearStupidPenpal 🧡👻📚 @littleghostsbooks.bsky.social @rascalhartley.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 10:29 PM
I fear this book is going to end up wringing me out emotionally. *reads faster*
So much depth already in this tiny package of pages, I am eager for the adventures that are waiting. #DearStupidPenpal 🧡👻📚 @littleghostsbooks.bsky.social @rascalhartley.bsky.social
So much depth already in this tiny package of pages, I am eager for the adventures that are waiting. #DearStupidPenpal 🧡👻📚 @littleghostsbooks.bsky.social @rascalhartley.bsky.social
Winter putting in an appearance today, lucky for you I've got hot drinks and seasonal reads! Stop by @littleghostsbooks.bsky.social and let me get you sorted. 🧡👻📚
December 9, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Winter putting in an appearance today, lucky for you I've got hot drinks and seasonal reads! Stop by @littleghostsbooks.bsky.social and let me get you sorted. 🧡👻📚
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This holiday season, give the gift of nightmares: the fearful Eastern European folklore of The Bone Mother; the unsettling blend of queer history, memoir and monstrosity in RED X; and the epistolary origin story of Mrs. Lovett, The Butcher’s Daughter, co-written with @corinneleighclark.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 12:39 AM
This holiday season, give the gift of nightmares: the fearful Eastern European folklore of The Bone Mother; the unsettling blend of queer history, memoir and monstrosity in RED X; and the epistolary origin story of Mrs. Lovett, The Butcher’s Daughter, co-written with @corinneleighclark.bsky.social
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I have had shingles twice—tiny patches that made me feel like I was having red-hot blades lancing me, I wanted to die. And most people get them much worse than I did. I could not get the vaccine fast enough. Get the vaccine.
All over my FB people talking about their bad experiences with shingles vax and dissuading each other from getting it! We need to give people real info on how to mitigate the symtoms caused by vaccines because vaccines are always better than meeting a virus unprepared. Yet drs aren't coaching ppl
December 8, 2025 at 11:59 PM
I have had shingles twice—tiny patches that made me feel like I was having red-hot blades lancing me, I wanted to die. And most people get them much worse than I did. I could not get the vaccine fast enough. Get the vaccine.
We're back baby! First tree break in weeks on this beautiful, sunny day - the chill isn't so much that I can't enjoy some time here and just be. I've missed this so much. Hope you are all as well as you can be. 🤗🧡🌳☀️
December 8, 2025 at 6:36 PM
We're back baby! First tree break in weeks on this beautiful, sunny day - the chill isn't so much that I can't enjoy some time here and just be. I've missed this so much. Hope you are all as well as you can be. 🤗🧡🌳☀️
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I teach bystander intervention for a living and trained nearly 30,000 people this year. This is absolutely a growing phenomenon and there's already some academic, peer reviewed research to back up how widespread incivility has become.
TLDR: People forget they live in a society.
TLDR: People forget they live in a society.
I encounter people who seem to have lost touch with the concept of being a physical presence in a three dimensional space. Their body being present in, say, a doorway, while they stare at their phone cannot occur to them. Everyone is now the only human who exists. Seems bad.
Can't remember if it was this bad before COVID but I'm seeing an alarming spreading of what I'll call Airport Behavior to other public places. Obliviousness to other people's existence, ineptitude at navigating the environment. "Is this your first time at the grocery store" type stuff
December 8, 2025 at 1:58 AM
I teach bystander intervention for a living and trained nearly 30,000 people this year. This is absolutely a growing phenomenon and there's already some academic, peer reviewed research to back up how widespread incivility has become.
TLDR: People forget they live in a society.
TLDR: People forget they live in a society.
I remember: Geneviève Bergeron, Hélène Colgan, Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie Edward, Maud Haviernick, Maryse Laganière, Maryse Leclair, Anne-Marie Lemay, Sonia Pelletier, Michèle Richard, Annie St-Arneault, Annie Turcotte, and Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz. #December6
December 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I remember: Geneviève Bergeron, Hélène Colgan, Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie Edward, Maud Haviernick, Maryse Laganière, Maryse Leclair, Anne-Marie Lemay, Sonia Pelletier, Michèle Richard, Annie St-Arneault, Annie Turcotte, and Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz. #December6
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If you're missing Wombie, take a look at this video he recorded to promote the release of our book: Agents of Secrets & Lies, Book 1 of the Summer Realm Trilogy.
This is his character Cleaveskull who's hilarious.
Grab it a special pre-order price now.
mybook.to/SRAgents
💙📚👀📢📚 #SteampunkFantasy
This is his character Cleaveskull who's hilarious.
Grab it a special pre-order price now.
mybook.to/SRAgents
💙📚👀📢📚 #SteampunkFantasy
December 2, 2025 at 9:40 AM
If you're missing Wombie, take a look at this video he recorded to promote the release of our book: Agents of Secrets & Lies, Book 1 of the Summer Realm Trilogy.
This is his character Cleaveskull who's hilarious.
Grab it a special pre-order price now.
mybook.to/SRAgents
💙📚👀📢📚 #SteampunkFantasy
This is his character Cleaveskull who's hilarious.
Grab it a special pre-order price now.
mybook.to/SRAgents
💙📚👀📢📚 #SteampunkFantasy