Micki Writes
@mickiwrites.bsky.social
Author, poet, musician, & activist against racism, white supremacy, MAGA cruelty, & fascism. Proudly 'W.O.K.E.' (Wishing. Only. Kindness. Empathy.)
"In a time when truth is buried, diversity is demonized, and basic human decency is being obliterated by a narcissistic, corrupt president, it is more urgent than ever to remember the people who spent their lives building a better world." Read article here: mickiwrites4u.substack.com/p/honouring-...
November 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM
"In a time when truth is buried, diversity is demonized, and basic human decency is being obliterated by a narcissistic, corrupt president, it is more urgent than ever to remember the people who spent their lives building a better world." Read article here: mickiwrites4u.substack.com/p/honouring-...
This topic is near and dear to my heart: mickiwrites4u.substack.com/p/remembranc... #remembranceday #veteransday #whyitmatters #democracy #freedom #mickifindlay #substackarticle #heroes #war #honourourveterans #elbowsup
REMEMBRANCE DAY / VETERANS DAY
And Why It Still Matters
mickiwrites4u.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:41 PM
This topic is near and dear to my heart: mickiwrites4u.substack.com/p/remembranc... #remembranceday #veteransday #whyitmatters #democracy #freedom #mickifindlay #substackarticle #heroes #war #honourourveterans #elbowsup
I'm delighted to announce that our #newbook, #SomethingHasChanged', is now for sale at #CourtyardCoffee in #QualicumBeach!
Come in for the best coffee in QB & check out our book!
"Something Has Changed - a timeless and perfect #holiday #gift, filled to the brim with courage and #inspiration.”
Come in for the best coffee in QB & check out our book!
"Something Has Changed - a timeless and perfect #holiday #gift, filled to the brim with courage and #inspiration.”
November 8, 2025 at 9:25 AM
I'm delighted to announce that our #newbook, #SomethingHasChanged', is now for sale at #CourtyardCoffee in #QualicumBeach!
Come in for the best coffee in QB & check out our book!
"Something Has Changed - a timeless and perfect #holiday #gift, filled to the brim with courage and #inspiration.”
Come in for the best coffee in QB & check out our book!
"Something Has Changed - a timeless and perfect #holiday #gift, filled to the brim with courage and #inspiration.”
Our new book #SomethingHasChanged is certainly getting around! Thanks First Edition book club for purchasing our book! Join us for a live reading at:
“HOLIDAY MAGIC AT MULBERRY”
Monday, November 24, 2025, 6:30 pm.
130 W 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC.
FB Event Link: www.facebook.com/events/37894...
“HOLIDAY MAGIC AT MULBERRY”
Monday, November 24, 2025, 6:30 pm.
130 W 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC.
FB Event Link: www.facebook.com/events/37894...
November 7, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Our new book #SomethingHasChanged is certainly getting around! Thanks First Edition book club for purchasing our book! Join us for a live reading at:
“HOLIDAY MAGIC AT MULBERRY”
Monday, November 24, 2025, 6:30 pm.
130 W 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC.
FB Event Link: www.facebook.com/events/37894...
“HOLIDAY MAGIC AT MULBERRY”
Monday, November 24, 2025, 6:30 pm.
130 W 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach, BC.
FB Event Link: www.facebook.com/events/37894...
This is why...
❤ Micki, Debra, Jacqui, Lynn, and Ramona www.somethinghaschanged.ca
___
#penpals #somethinghaschanged #newbook #giftsforreaders #giftsforbooklovers #bestbook #memoir #truestories #poetry #poems #booklaunch #christmasgiftsforher #womensupportingwomen #canadianauthors #canadianwriters
❤ Micki, Debra, Jacqui, Lynn, and Ramona www.somethinghaschanged.ca
___
#penpals #somethinghaschanged #newbook #giftsforreaders #giftsforbooklovers #bestbook #memoir #truestories #poetry #poems #booklaunch #christmasgiftsforher #womensupportingwomen #canadianauthors #canadianwriters
November 1, 2025 at 11:50 PM
This is why...
❤ Micki, Debra, Jacqui, Lynn, and Ramona www.somethinghaschanged.ca
___
#penpals #somethinghaschanged #newbook #giftsforreaders #giftsforbooklovers #bestbook #memoir #truestories #poetry #poems #booklaunch #christmasgiftsforher #womensupportingwomen #canadianauthors #canadianwriters
❤ Micki, Debra, Jacqui, Lynn, and Ramona www.somethinghaschanged.ca
___
#penpals #somethinghaschanged #newbook #giftsforreaders #giftsforbooklovers #bestbook #memoir #truestories #poetry #poems #booklaunch #christmasgiftsforher #womensupportingwomen #canadianauthors #canadianwriters
Something Has Changed – Live Reading Event
Heartache becomes poetry. Trauma becomes art. Inspiration takes center stage. Join us at Mulberry Bush Bookstore for a soul-stirring Christmas gathering. Hot cider, mystery gifts, music & more! RSVP now - seating is limited! Email: penpalsbook@outlook.com
Heartache becomes poetry. Trauma becomes art. Inspiration takes center stage. Join us at Mulberry Bush Bookstore for a soul-stirring Christmas gathering. Hot cider, mystery gifts, music & more! RSVP now - seating is limited! Email: penpalsbook@outlook.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Something Has Changed – Live Reading Event
Heartache becomes poetry. Trauma becomes art. Inspiration takes center stage. Join us at Mulberry Bush Bookstore for a soul-stirring Christmas gathering. Hot cider, mystery gifts, music & more! RSVP now - seating is limited! Email: penpalsbook@outlook.com
Heartache becomes poetry. Trauma becomes art. Inspiration takes center stage. Join us at Mulberry Bush Bookstore for a soul-stirring Christmas gathering. Hot cider, mystery gifts, music & more! RSVP now - seating is limited! Email: penpalsbook@outlook.com
Join us for an intimate holiday gathering featuring a live reading of 'Something Has Changed'. Hot cider, music, mystery gifts, door prize, & inspiring, powerful storytelling & poetry. Mulberry Bush Bookstore, Qualicum - Nov 24, 6:30. Space is limited - RSVP early to reserve: penpalsbook@outlook.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Join us for an intimate holiday gathering featuring a live reading of 'Something Has Changed'. Hot cider, music, mystery gifts, door prize, & inspiring, powerful storytelling & poetry. Mulberry Bush Bookstore, Qualicum - Nov 24, 6:30. Space is limited - RSVP early to reserve: penpalsbook@outlook.com
Tod Maffin’s video is stunning - painful, powerful, and vital. Thanks to all who helped launch our petition against Bill C-2. We did it but the fight’s not over. Let’s reject Trump-style policies and protect our Charter, democracy, and human rights. Sign & share: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
October 25, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Tod Maffin’s video is stunning - painful, powerful, and vital. Thanks to all who helped launch our petition against Bill C-2. We did it but the fight’s not over. Let’s reject Trump-style policies and protect our Charter, democracy, and human rights. Sign & share: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
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
_
#nokings #notyrants #elbowsup #protest #myelbowsup #elbowsupcanada #elbowsupvanisle #rally #canada
❤️Micki - Elbows Up Van Isle www.elbowsupvanisle.ca
_
#nokings #notyrants #elbowsup #protest #myelbowsup #elbowsupcanada #elbowsupvanisle #rally #canada
October 19, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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
_
#nokings #notyrants #elbowsup #protest #myelbowsup #elbowsupcanada #elbowsupvanisle #rally #canada
❤️Micki - Elbows Up Van Isle www.elbowsupvanisle.ca
_
#nokings #notyrants #elbowsup #protest #myelbowsup #elbowsupcanada #elbowsupvanisle #rally #canada
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
-
#nokings #notyrants #protest #parksville
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
-
#nokings #notyrants #protest #parksville
October 17, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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
-
#nokings #notyrants #protest #parksville
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
-
#nokings #notyrants #protest #parksville
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
__
#nokings #notyrants #parksville #protest #oct18 #elbowsupvanisle #elbowsupcanada #elbowsup
Event link: www.facebook.com/events/79556...
❤ Micki - Elbows Up Van Isle
__
#nokings #notyrants #parksville #protest #oct18 #elbowsupvanisle #elbowsupcanada #elbowsup
October 16, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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
__
#nokings #notyrants #parksville #protest #oct18 #elbowsupvanisle #elbowsupcanada #elbowsup
Event link: www.facebook.com/events/79556...
❤ Micki - Elbows Up Van Isle
__
#nokings #notyrants #parksville #protest #oct18 #elbowsupvanisle #elbowsupcanada #elbowsup
"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...
-
#christianity #religion #jesus #bible #truth #hypocrisy #farright #politics #maga #trump
-
#christianity #religion #jesus #bible #truth #hypocrisy #farright #politics #maga #trump
October 16, 2025 at 9:19 PM
"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...
-
#christianity #religion #jesus #bible #truth #hypocrisy #farright #politics #maga #trump
-
#christianity #religion #jesus #bible #truth #hypocrisy #farright #politics #maga #trump
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
#SomethingHasChanged features true #stories, poetry, haiku, 50-word reflections, all woven together with raw emotion, wit & wisdom. www.somethinghaschanged.ca
October 15, 2025 at 5:11 AM
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
#SomethingHasChanged features true #stories, poetry, haiku, 50-word reflections, all woven together with raw emotion, wit & wisdom. www.somethinghaschanged.ca
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
Read article: substack.com/home/post/p-... Info: www.elbowsupvanisle.ca
FB Event: www.facebook.com/events/795569889947525
October 14, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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
Read article: substack.com/home/post/p-... Info: www.elbowsupvanisle.ca
FB Event: www.facebook.com/events/795569889947525
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
Read article: substack.com/home/post/p-... Protest Info: www.mickifindlaywrites.com/elbowsupvanisle
FB Event: www.facebook.com/events/795569889947525
October 8, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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
Read article: substack.com/home/post/p-... Protest Info: www.mickifindlaywrites.com/elbowsupvanisle
FB Event: www.facebook.com/events/795569889947525
Details: www.mickifindlaywrites.com/elbowsupvani...
FB event link: www.facebook.com/events/79556...
-
#elbowsup #nokings #notyrants #parksville #elbowsup #peacefulprotest #elbowsupvanisle #canadiansagainstdictatorship #canadiansagainstfascism
FB event link: www.facebook.com/events/79556...
-
#elbowsup #nokings #notyrants #parksville #elbowsup #peacefulprotest #elbowsupvanisle #canadiansagainstdictatorship #canadiansagainstfascism
October 7, 2025 at 9:42 PM
IS "ELBOWS UP"JUST A LIBERAL CHANT? Why Understanding This Movement Matters. Read here: open.substack.com/pub/mickiwri...
#nokings #notyrants #oct18 #peacefulprotest #elbowsup
#nokings #notyrants #oct18 #peacefulprotest #elbowsup
IS "ELBOWS UP"JUST A LIBERAL CHANT?
Why Understanding This Movement Matters
open.substack.com
October 7, 2025 at 9:39 PM
IS "ELBOWS UP"JUST A LIBERAL CHANT? Why Understanding This Movement Matters. Read here: open.substack.com/pub/mickiwri...
#nokings #notyrants #oct18 #peacefulprotest #elbowsup
#nokings #notyrants #oct18 #peacefulprotest #elbowsup
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
#nokings #notyrants #elbowsup
October 6, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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
#nokings #notyrants #elbowsup
Thank you, Andrea! ❤
www.somethinghaschanged.ca
________________
#somethinghaschanged #newbook #booklaunch #customerreview #readerreview #thepenpals #anthology #womensvoices #canadianbook #canadianauthors #womenauthors #christmasgiftidea #giftsforreaders #giftsforbooklovers #goodreads #bestbook
www.somethinghaschanged.ca
________________
#somethinghaschanged #newbook #booklaunch #customerreview #readerreview #thepenpals #anthology #womensvoices #canadianbook #canadianauthors #womenauthors #christmasgiftidea #giftsforreaders #giftsforbooklovers #goodreads #bestbook
October 2, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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
www.somethinghaschanged.ca
September 29, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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
www.somethinghaschanged.ca
Reposted by Micki Writes
Peace Arch Park, September 27th, Peace, Love, and a Handshake rallies in support of our First Amendment Rights.
September 28, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Peace Arch Park, September 27th, Peace, Love, and a Handshake rallies in support of our First Amendment Rights.
Reposted by Micki Writes
Trump Delivers Farmaggedon
open.substack.com/pub/charliea...
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
September 28, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Trump Delivers Farmaggedon
open.substack.com/pub/charliea...
open.substack.com/pub/charliea...