Courtney Bates-Hardy
@poetcourtney.bsky.social
Queer and neurodivergent poet. ANATOMICAL VENUS out now from Radiant Press. she/her
Injured myself at the gym this week in a new and exciting way. It's been a while since I've had to deal with an injury like this and I feel like I've gotten worse at it.
a cartoon character says " i just wanna go home " in front of a stone wall
Alt: a cartoon character says " i just wanna go home " with a sad expression in front of a stone wall
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November 21, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Injured myself at the gym this week in a new and exciting way. It's been a while since I've had to deal with an injury like this and I feel like I've gotten worse at it.
My favourite Sephora liquid eyeliner has been changed from felt tip to brush tip and I HATE it. Taking recommendations for the best liquid liner that goes on smooth and doesn’t get grayish partway through application.
November 21, 2025 at 12:02 AM
My favourite Sephora liquid eyeliner has been changed from felt tip to brush tip and I HATE it. Taking recommendations for the best liquid liner that goes on smooth and doesn’t get grayish partway through application.
Taking psychic damage from the new season of Critical Role
November 15, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Taking psychic damage from the new season of Critical Role
Got completely wiped out by two fillings today. Had to get two rounds of freezing and I was really shaky and cold afterwards. Now I’m barely staying awake on the couch. My nervous system said absolutely not to that.
November 14, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Got completely wiped out by two fillings today. Had to get two rounds of freezing and I was really shaky and cold afterwards. Now I’m barely staying awake on the couch. My nervous system said absolutely not to that.
Trying to build new friendships as a neurodivergent adult who came out late and lost a bunch of friends and family is rough, but I think maybe I'm starting to do it? Maybe?
November 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Trying to build new friendships as a neurodivergent adult who came out late and lost a bunch of friends and family is rough, but I think maybe I'm starting to do it? Maybe?
Another year of no poetry category in the Goodreads Choice Awards. It's a shame, because people still read poetry and it deserves recognition just like any other genre.
November 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Another year of no poetry category in the Goodreads Choice Awards. It's a shame, because people still read poetry and it deserves recognition just like any other genre.
It blows my mind that Jacob Elordi could go from playing the most hateful, dead eyed man in Euphoria to the most precious baby angel Creature who I would die for in Frankenstein. Nominate that man for an Oscar, damn
November 10, 2025 at 5:55 AM
It blows my mind that Jacob Elordi could go from playing the most hateful, dead eyed man in Euphoria to the most precious baby angel Creature who I would die for in Frankenstein. Nominate that man for an Oscar, damn
Just watched the behind the scenes doc for Frankenstein and I just need Netflix to give all the money for whatever project he wants to do.
November 10, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Just watched the behind the scenes doc for Frankenstein and I just need Netflix to give all the money for whatever project he wants to do.
Canadians, who is doing interesting work/talks/books about misinformation?
November 7, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Canadians, who is doing interesting work/talks/books about misinformation?
I used to have nightmares about dinosaurs, zombies, nuclear bombs, tornados, and now I only have nightmares about fighting with my family because I came out as queer.
November 4, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I used to have nightmares about dinosaurs, zombies, nuclear bombs, tornados, and now I only have nightmares about fighting with my family because I came out as queer.
Experiencing the Frankenstein story very differently now as someone who came out as gay and was then rejected by half my family.
October 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Experiencing the Frankenstein story very differently now as someone who came out as gay and was then rejected by half my family.
When Frankenstein’s creature said, “you may think me obscene, but to myself I simply am,” I felt that.
October 28, 2025 at 4:51 AM
When Frankenstein’s creature said, “you may think me obscene, but to myself I simply am,” I felt that.
Can’t wait to go see GDT’s Frankenstein for the second time in theatres tonight!!!
October 27, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Can’t wait to go see GDT’s Frankenstein for the second time in theatres tonight!!!
Idk what it is but I’ve had Pap smears done by women twice, and they’ve been the worst experiences. Granted, my family doctor for years was the most gentle man on earth, so I’m like, is this just normal?? They’re just this horrible all the time???
October 24, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Idk what it is but I’ve had Pap smears done by women twice, and they’ve been the worst experiences. Granted, my family doctor for years was the most gentle man on earth, so I’m like, is this just normal?? They’re just this horrible all the time???
Sometimes I look back on the time I spent in Australia on a student exchange program and think about how lucky I was to take classes in Australian Literature, Irish Lit (from an Irish prof who moved to Oz), Creative Writing (where I made my own anthology of Australian love poems), and Screenwriting.
October 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Sometimes I look back on the time I spent in Australia on a student exchange program and think about how lucky I was to take classes in Australian Literature, Irish Lit (from an Irish prof who moved to Oz), Creative Writing (where I made my own anthology of Australian love poems), and Screenwriting.
Edmond babe, find yourself a nice autistic woman and you’ll be so happy. #loveisblind
October 24, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Edmond babe, find yourself a nice autistic woman and you’ll be so happy. #loveisblind
Way too many people are comfortable going dogs out in public.
October 22, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Way too many people are comfortable going dogs out in public.
The new Ashnikho album is a delight. The track list alone is just dopamine.
October 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The new Ashnikho album is a delight. The track list alone is just dopamine.
Had the opportunity to try honeycomb today and felt like a magical fairy in a forest dipping my hand into a hive and eating it fresh with fruit I foraged myself 🧚
October 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Had the opportunity to try honeycomb today and felt like a magical fairy in a forest dipping my hand into a hive and eating it fresh with fruit I foraged myself 🧚
One of the funniest things about figuring out I’m autistic has been reading all my favourite books again and realizing that all the authors are autistic.
October 15, 2025 at 11:13 PM
One of the funniest things about figuring out I’m autistic has been reading all my favourite books again and realizing that all the authors are autistic.
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"Come enjoy a free-with-donation screening of the 2014 cult horror hit THE BABADOOK at the Regina Public Library film theatre, and stay afterwards for a lively discussion on how horror movies help us explore our greatest fears!" #YQR
October 6, 2025 at 8:03 PM
"Come enjoy a free-with-donation screening of the 2014 cult horror hit THE BABADOOK at the Regina Public Library film theatre, and stay afterwards for a lively discussion on how horror movies help us explore our greatest fears!" #YQR
I’m going to lose my mind. Every time I go to watch something on Crave lately, it’s in fucking French. In this case, it even says it’s in English but it’s fucking NOT. What am I even paying for on this app?? To watch a commercial every time I pause or rewind jesus christ😡 🤬👿🔥
October 5, 2025 at 12:13 AM
I’m going to lose my mind. Every time I go to watch something on Crave lately, it’s in fucking French. In this case, it even says it’s in English but it’s fucking NOT. What am I even paying for on this app?? To watch a commercial every time I pause or rewind jesus christ😡 🤬👿🔥