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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks #Parksville! & those who drove from Qualicum, Errington, Nanaimo, Nanoose Bay, Bowser, Port Alberni, & Comox. And our New York friends!
❤️Micki - Elbows Up Van Isle www.elbowsupvanisle.ca
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#nokings #notyrants #elbowsup #protest #myelbowsup #elbowsupcanada #elbowsupvanisle #rally #canada

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks Gord!
Gord Johns is a rare kind of politician who actually takes the time to listen & reply to his constituents, & follows through with his commitments. So refreshing! See everyone tomorrow, Oct 18, 11:30, Parksville. Info: www.elbowsupvanisle.ca
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#nokings #notyrants #protest #parksville

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · 5d

Join us this Saturday! October 18th, 11:30 am - In front of Serious Coffee/Heritage Centre - 1209 Island Hwy E. Parksville, BC

Event link: www.facebook.com/events/79556...

❤ Micki - Elbows Up Van Isle
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#nokings #notyrants #parksville #protest #oct18 #elbowsupvanisle #elbowsupcanada #elbowsup

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · 5d

"I believe that if your faith leads you to judge, exclude, or shame others for who they are – then your faith is broken and your religion is a farce." Article link: mickiwrites4u.substack.com/p/is-it-chri...
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#christianity #religion #jesus #bible #truth #hypocrisy #farright #politics #maga #trump

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · 6d

Lynn McEwan is one of the #Canadian authors for our powerful, #newbook, Something Has Changed - penned on Van Isle BC. (Lynn's own artwork.)
#SomethingHasChanged features true #stories, poetry, haiku, 50-word reflections, all woven together with raw emotion, wit & wisdom. www.somethinghaschanged.ca

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · 7d

Join us #Oct18 for #NOKINGS - #NOTYRANTS peaceful #protest in #Parksville Rally: 11:30 am @ Heritage Centre. Stand with us: 12–2 pm along hwy- rain/shine! ❤️💪
Read article: substack.com/home/post/p-... Info: www.elbowsupvanisle.ca
FB Event: www.facebook.com/events/795569889947525

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · 13d

Join us #Oct18 for #NOKINGS - #NOTYRANTS #protest in #Parksville 11:30 am @ Heritage Centre. Stand: 12–2 pm along hwy- rain/shine. Stand with us! ❤️💪
Read article: substack.com/home/post/p-... Protest Info: www.mickifindlaywrites.com/elbowsupvanisle
FB Event: www.facebook.com/events/795569889947525

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · 14d

Details: www.mickifindlaywrites.com/elbowsupvani...
FB event link: www.facebook.com/events/79556...
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#elbowsup #nokings #notyrants #parksville #elbowsup #peacefulprotest #elbowsupvanisle #canadiansagainstdictatorship #canadiansagainstfascism

Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · 14d

IS "ELBOWS UP"JUST A LIBERAL CHANT? Why Understanding This Movement Matters. Read here: open.substack.com/pub/mickiwri...

#nokings #notyrants #oct18 #peacefulprotest #elbowsup

IS "ELBOWS UP"JUST A LIBERAL CHANT?

Why Understanding This Movement Matters

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · 15d

Join us in taking a peaceful stand against hate, division, & dictatorship. Oct 18, 11:30 am - meet on gravel lot beside Serious Coffee (9-1209 Isl Hwy Parksville). Stand along hwy: 12:00–2:00 pm, rain or shine. Info: www.facebook.com/events/795569889947525
#nokings #notyrants #elbowsup

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · 19d

Thank you, Andrea! ❤
www.somethinghaschanged.ca
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#somethinghaschanged #newbook #booklaunch #customerreview #readerreview #thepenpals #anthology #womensvoices #canadianbook #canadianauthors #womenauthors #christmasgiftidea #giftsforreaders #giftsforbooklovers #goodreads #bestbook

Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · 22d

Jacqui Townsend is one of 5 #Canadian authors of our powerful new book, #SomethingHasChanged, penned & published on #VancouverIslandBC - Something Has Changed invites readers to laugh, cry, connect – feel seen, understood, & inspired. And be reminded you are not alone. ❤️

www.somethinghaschanged.ca

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Peace, Love, and a Handshake @peacelovehandshake.bsky.social · 23d

Peace Arch Park, September 27th, Peace, Love, and a Handshake rallies in support of our First Amendment Rights.

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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 23d

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · 23d

Trump Delivers Farmaggedon
open.substack.com/pub/charliea...

Trump Delivers Farmaggedon

I used to look forward to the first shipments of Iowa sweet corn at the grocery store.

open.substack.com

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · 26d

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Debra Kuzbik is 1 of the talented contributors to our #newbook, #SomethingHasChanged - a rich tapestry of true-life #stories, #poems, haikus, & bite-sized reflections that celebrate the beauty, complexity, & resilience of #womanhood
Find out more here: www.somethinghaschanged.ca
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#words #author

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · 27d

'Something I Believe In' was penned by Ramona Jones - 1 of the talented authors in our Pen Pals writing collective & our new book #SomethingHasChanged. You can read her bio & our story here: www.somethinghaschanged.ca

#penpals #poetry #poem #writing #author #writer #booklaunch #canadian #honesty

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · Sep 19

BOYCOTT DISNEY - STAND UP FOR FREE SPEECH
ABC silenced #JimmyKimmel. #Disney owns #ABC. We refuse to fund censorship. Rise up. Resist. Speak out. Say enough is enough. Because if we don’t have democracy. we have #fascism.
#CancelDisneyPlus #FreeSpeech #Resist #DemocracyDiesInSilence #boycottdisney

Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · Sep 19

Dear friends. Join my husband and I as we stand up against this blatant attack on democracy. "Elbows Up!" substack.com/home/post/p-...

A DARK DAY FOR DEMOCRACY

A Personal Stand Against Censorship

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · Sep 14

150 Canadians (including children) were taken by ICE. We don’t know where they are, how they’re being treated, or if they have legal counsel. This is not okay. Email Minister Anita Anand at [email protected] & ask her to investigate. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ey64...
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#JusticeForCanadians

MAGA IS KIDNAPPING CANADIANS/TRUMP'S CONCENTRATION CAMPS

YouTube video by Charlie Angus

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · Sep 7

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Read letter on Substack:
mickiwrites4u.substack.com/p/if-jesus-c...
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#substack #ifjesuscametoamericatoday #christianity #jesus #woke #america #maga #whitehouse #trump #immigrants #migrants #refugees #church #believer #republicans #lettertomaga #christians #usa #mickifindlay

Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · Sep 6

A personal note and a plea for help this week! ❤️Micki
Read & sign: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
More info: www.facebook.com/events/79091...
Contact Mark Carney:
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MarkJCarney2...
Website: liberal.ca/contact
Phone: 1 888 LIBERAL (542-3725)

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · Sep 5

Bill C-2 is a POWER GRAB and it mirrors Trump-like tactics!
We need as many people to help THIS WEEK!
Sign here:
migrantrights.ca/actionslist/...
If ever there was a time to stand up for the rights of all Canadians & our migrants, it's now! #stopbillc2 #elbowsup #strongbordersact

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · Aug 30

Details here: www.somethinghaschanged.ca or FB: www.facebook.com/events/1294820758801550 (Contestbopen to Canadians only due to recent changes to US shipping fees & policies. Apologies to our US neighbours.)
#writingcontest #bookcontest #somethinghaschanged #penpals #100words #stories #poetry #poems

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