Barbara Kyle
@bkyleauthor.bsky.social
Author of the Thornleigh Saga historical novels and thrillers. Over half a million books sold. Latest: THE DEADLY TRADE. Mentor to writers. Forever a reader. www.BarbaraKyle.com
Yup, I read them both wrong. You?
July 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Yup, I read them both wrong. You?
Painful to watch G7 host PM Carney butter up Trump. Good grief, why bother? Any “deal” Trump makes with Canada will last only until his next Big Mac; the man’s word is meaningless. Plus, Trump does not want a “deal,” he wants dominance; he's only happy when ripping the wings off flies. #G7 #Carney
June 16, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Re: PM Carney's call for “nation building projects," why must Canada be obsessed with oil pipelines? How about a cultural pipeline? A project to build world-class film/video studios in every province would employ our multitude of experienced entertainment workers while posing no environmental issues
June 2, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Re: PM Carney's call for “nation building projects," why must Canada be obsessed with oil pipelines? How about a cultural pipeline? A project to build world-class film/video studios in every province would employ our multitude of experienced entertainment workers while posing no environmental issues
It seems William Butler Yeats foresaw the Fruitcake Fascist.
May 29, 2025 at 11:42 PM
It seems William Butler Yeats foresaw the Fruitcake Fascist.
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The late Queen Elizabeth II, responding to a comment about how often she travelled, quipped: “I have to be seen to be believed.” Today, we in Canada saw and believed her son, King Charles III, as he opened our parliament by giving our government’s speech from the throne. True north, strong and free.
May 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The late Queen Elizabeth II, responding to a comment about how often she travelled, quipped: “I have to be seen to be believed.” Today, we in Canada saw and believed her son, King Charles III, as he opened our parliament by giving our government’s speech from the throne. True north, strong and free.
Love the lilac scent in our kitchen.
May 15, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Love the lilac scent in our kitchen.
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Image of library book display labeled:
“It's A Warning Not An Instruction Manual.”
Books on display:
• On Tyranny
• Twenty Lessons From
The 21st Century
• 1984
• A Handmaids Tale
• Diary of Anne Frank
• Parable of The Sower
• Fahrenheit 451
• Animal Farm
• Brave New World
~TAiLS of a Bookworm
“It's A Warning Not An Instruction Manual.”
Books on display:
• On Tyranny
• Twenty Lessons From
The 21st Century
• 1984
• A Handmaids Tale
• Diary of Anne Frank
• Parable of The Sower
• Fahrenheit 451
• Animal Farm
• Brave New World
~TAiLS of a Bookworm
May 13, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Image of library book display labeled:
“It's A Warning Not An Instruction Manual.”
Books on display:
• On Tyranny
• Twenty Lessons From
The 21st Century
• 1984
• A Handmaids Tale
• Diary of Anne Frank
• Parable of The Sower
• Fahrenheit 451
• Animal Farm
• Brave New World
~TAiLS of a Bookworm
“It's A Warning Not An Instruction Manual.”
Books on display:
• On Tyranny
• Twenty Lessons From
The 21st Century
• 1984
• A Handmaids Tale
• Diary of Anne Frank
• Parable of The Sower
• Fahrenheit 451
• Animal Farm
• Brave New World
~TAiLS of a Bookworm
This is award-winning actor Devon Sorvari of "Gilmore Girls" who beautifully narrates the audiobook of my latest novel, The Deadly Trade. But today is a sad one for voice actors: Audible will now offer AI narration. Narrating audiobooks has long been a fruitful income stream for actors - until now.
May 13, 2025 at 8:41 PM
This is award-winning actor Devon Sorvari of "Gilmore Girls" who beautifully narrates the audiobook of my latest novel, The Deadly Trade. But today is a sad one for voice actors: Audible will now offer AI narration. Narrating audiobooks has long been a fruitful income stream for actors - until now.
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Art of the Deal!!
May 12, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Art of the Deal!!
Spotted on my neighbourhood walk today. Kute! 😀
May 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Spotted on my neighbourhood walk today. Kute! 😀
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Neologism of the day: Canadiano
Canadian cafés are renaming the Americano amid rising U.S.-Canada tensions.
(For my fellow Europeans: an Americano is an espresso with a dash of hot water - it's a common coffee order across the pond.)
Canadian cafés are renaming the Americano amid rising U.S.-Canada tensions.
(For my fellow Europeans: an Americano is an espresso with a dash of hot water - it's a common coffee order across the pond.)
The ‘Canadiano’—Why Canadian Cafés Are Renaming The Americano, Explained
Canadian cafés are renaming the Americano the 'Canadiano.' Is it branding, protest, or just coffee culture at work? Here’s how a name change became a statement.
www.forbes.com
May 5, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Neologism of the day: Canadiano
Canadian cafés are renaming the Americano amid rising U.S.-Canada tensions.
(For my fellow Europeans: an Americano is an espresso with a dash of hot water - it's a common coffee order across the pond.)
Canadian cafés are renaming the Americano amid rising U.S.-Canada tensions.
(For my fellow Europeans: an Americano is an espresso with a dash of hot water - it's a common coffee order across the pond.)
Happy Mother's Day weekend.
May 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Happy Mother's Day weekend.
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🇨🇦 I don’t envy Mark Carney - torture for someone who to gets stuff done.
(That’s the longest I’ve listened to 47 and this confirms why)
- Canada is not for sale
- This is the start of trade negotiations
(And a lot of irrelevant and/ or mis- information)
(That’s the longest I’ve listened to 47 and this confirms why)
- Canada is not for sale
- This is the start of trade negotiations
(And a lot of irrelevant and/ or mis- information)
May 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM
🇨🇦 I don’t envy Mark Carney - torture for someone who to gets stuff done.
(That’s the longest I’ve listened to 47 and this confirms why)
- Canada is not for sale
- This is the start of trade negotiations
(And a lot of irrelevant and/ or mis- information)
(That’s the longest I’ve listened to 47 and this confirms why)
- Canada is not for sale
- This is the start of trade negotiations
(And a lot of irrelevant and/ or mis- information)
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Haha..yes!
April 30, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Haha..yes!
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Possibly the best take on this theme.
April 28, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Possibly the best take on this theme.
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Barry Blitt’s first 100 days cover for the New Yorker.
April 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Barry Blitt’s first 100 days cover for the New Yorker.
And why would anyone but a fool have bought a ridiculously expensive Gucci purse in the first place? It's a bag like any other bag. Good grief!
Why was Kristi Noem carrying $3,000 in her purse?
April 27, 2025 at 11:19 PM
And why would anyone but a fool have bought a ridiculously expensive Gucci purse in the first place? It's a bag like any other bag. Good grief!
Younger Canadians, too, are saying "zee." I still find it jarring.
Younger Brits increasingly say “zee” instead of “zed,” a shift driven by American media. Linguists say it’s a global, generational trend. One more sign of ageing for those feeling out of touch.
How You Pronounce This Letter May Reveal Your Age, Linguist Says
I'll never hear it the same way again.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
April 14, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Younger Canadians, too, are saying "zee." I still find it jarring.
Fellow word lovers! Check out Heddwen's newsletter (and subscribe). It's terrific!
After more than six months 🙈 I have finally published a new issue of my newsletter. I've given the slang section better subcategories, and kept things a bit simpler, which hopefully will mean the next one isn't another six months away!
It's been a while, no cap 🧢, What's an anachronym? 🕰️, adults don't get emojis💀
Welcome to the latest instalment of English in Progress, the newsletter that keeps you updated on the English language.
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April 14, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Fellow word lovers! Check out Heddwen's newsletter (and subscribe). It's terrific!