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Laurel Storey, CZT®
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Canadian, Certified Zentangle Teacher® (CZT® 25 & 42, https://laurelstorey.com), artist (Ten Thousand Tangles, https://tenthousandtangles.com), writer, iPhoneographer (https://instagram.com/laurelstoreyczt), cat herder, ongoing work in progress
Used up my last credits and then cancelled Audible today. When asked for the reason I picked “other” and gave the explanation that as a Canadian I’m minimizing spending on US-based corporations, particularly Amazon. Going forward I’ll just borrow from the library. One more area of US spending down.
March 11, 2025 at 4:20 AM
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Thank you.

Now let’s build a stronger Canada, together.
March 10, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Things feel especially heavy today. I tried to be useful and emailed PP asking why he doesn't have his security clearance, encouraged friends to do the same, and joined another Canadians against PP group on FB. Now I think I'll get lost in making art. I see that happening a lot in the days to come.
March 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I've now gone 10 days without placing an Amazon order. I had the urge multiple times, but managed to resist as I work towards cancelling Prime and shopping Canadian as much as possible. This is big for me. #ElbowsUp
March 8, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I feel as though the PM referring familiarly to "Donald" in this morning's address was a bit of a shot in payback for the whole "Governor Trudeau" thing. I'm good with that. You have to earn respect. #ElbowsUp
March 4, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Happy Tariff Day, fellow Canadians. I've already cancelled all my US travel, and in the days to come I'll be getting serious about cutting or eliminating my spending on US products and services. ELBOWS UP. #ElbowsUp
March 4, 2025 at 12:19 PM
May that Oval Office fiasco on February 28th be the turning point that stops the current administration’s trajectory in its tracks, unites the country against what they’re doing, and opens the eyes of the world to what the US has become.
March 2, 2025 at 6:07 AM
If you’re not outraged, you’re not paying attention.
February 26, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Hey CBC, don’t do this.
It’s not a “proposal.” Having different wording on your website won’t diminish the harm done by having Canada’s national broadcaster treat this as a serious conversation (see below for how it’s being portrayed on the relatively sane CPAC…).

Pull out of this disaster now.
February 22, 2025 at 11:22 PM
We’ve now cancelled two significant US trips plus tickets for three shows, and going forward plan to spend our travel $ anywhere BUT the US. It’s extra disappointing to do this when you live in a border city, but the trust is gone and I can’t in good conscience spend time and money there anymore.
February 7, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Someone has been running some kind of droning machine in the yard of the house across the street constantly, for the whole afternoon, and it's given me a headache. Yesterday was so awesome in my corner of the world but today is definitely NOT following in its footsteps. Cranky 😭
February 4, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Someone please tell me that an alternative to FB and/or Instagram is in the works? I can't leave either platform yet because it's the way I advertise my business, but I'm itching to dump all Meta products and will do so as soon as something actually viable comes along.
February 4, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Has it really only been two weeks? It feels like two years.
February 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM
In the midst of so much darkness, this development in my personal life is bringing me joy.

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Announcing a new partnership! - Ten Thousand Tangles with Laurel Storey, CZT®
It’s not every day that a really big dream comes true – but today I’m beyond excited to announce that one of my long-held creative wishes has actually materialized with the opening of a brand Read mor...
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January 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
My heart is breaking. Thinking of all who will be affected, and hurt, by today's developments in the US. Stand strong and know you are loved. 🏳️‍⚧️❤️‍🩹
January 20, 2025 at 11:10 PM
I missed connecting with people from other parts of the world, so I’m jumping back into teaching online Zentangle classes! I invite you to check out my blog post and register for a class to learn all about the joy that is Zentangle. First one is coming this Saturday! laurelstorey.com/2025/01/10/o...
ONLINE Introduction to Zentangle® Classes in 2025 - Ten Thousand Tangles with Laurel Storey, CZT®
Curious about the Zentangle® Method? Always meant to sign up for a class but never quite got around to doing so? Interested in learning from the comfort of your own home? Well, do I have Read more…
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January 16, 2025 at 2:36 PM
A very rare occurrence - I wrote a blog post! Going to try to be more consistent about this in 2015. 🤞🏻

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Thoughts from a newly-minted (again!) CZT® - Ten Thousand Tangles with Laurel Storey, CZT®
Greetings of the season, friends and fellow tanglers! It’s been a very, very long time since I shared anything here, mostly because of the year I’ve had. So much travel! I feel as though I’ve Read mor...
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December 22, 2024 at 2:10 PM
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Conservatives cut corporate taxes by 7% but voted against a tax break on diapers.

Pierre Poilievre: Axe the tax for corporations. Max the tax for Canadians.
December 3, 2024 at 11:08 PM
I listen to a couple of morning shows on @am800cklw.bsky.social and roll my eyes every time I hear that overplayed disingenuous pro-Pierre Poilievre axe the tax ad. It’s played a LOT and I so wish I had the technology to block it. PS, not voting for him no matter how many times you annoy me with it.
December 5, 2024 at 2:09 PM
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Government is not a business and shouldn't be run like one.

Government is what protects you from business.

If you elect businessmen to run your government like a business, well, then you're going to get the business, and you're going to get it good and hard.
November 27, 2024 at 6:46 PM
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Got this comment on my IG and thought it was worth sharing.

The mask is off with Pierre.

He's bragging he will vote against a GST Holiday for working class Canadians.

This is the same guy who voted for massive corporate handouts - $60 billion and counting.
November 28, 2024 at 10:06 PM
November 25, 2024 at 5:15 PM
I’m committed to posting the occasional unattractive post-gym selfie because I’m proud that I keep showing up and it shouldn’t matter that I don’t look pretty when I do. I’m still not feeling totally well after my second cold of the season, but it was time. #StartWhereYouAre #KeepShowingUp
November 25, 2024 at 3:23 PM
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I’m starting to think these big accounts are out of touch with everyday people. They beg for followers but don’t follow back because they just want you to see what they say but don’t give a fuck about your input.
November 24, 2024 at 7:23 PM