@crystalsmusings.bsky.social
She/Her-Intersectional Feminist & Ally 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈✊
🇨🇦 Reader, reviewer, & book hoarder—115/150 🎧 Katabasis
I also write & make quilts & other sewn goods. Newbie knitter. 🧶
M.A. in English Literature - Medievalist & Educator in a former life - Independent Scholar
🇨🇦 Reader, reviewer, & book hoarder—115/150 🎧 Katabasis
I also write & make quilts & other sewn goods. Newbie knitter. 🧶
M.A. in English Literature - Medievalist & Educator in a former life - Independent Scholar
Ready to hear VP Kamala Harris talk about her book in Toronto, Ontario.
#Toronto #KamalaHarris #107Days
#Toronto #KamalaHarris #107Days
November 16, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Ready to hear VP Kamala Harris talk about her book in Toronto, Ontario.
#Toronto #KamalaHarris #107Days
#Toronto #KamalaHarris #107Days
These types of evenings are some of my favourites after a busy day of yard work & other tasks.
Asha is so completely relaxed on my lap, that she’s let her back leg dangle. She’s in a deep sleep.
I’m reading an interesting anthology of Canadian poetry.
#SpeechDriesHereOnTheTongue
BookSky📚🦋
Asha is so completely relaxed on my lap, that she’s let her back leg dangle. She’s in a deep sleep.
I’m reading an interesting anthology of Canadian poetry.
#SpeechDriesHereOnTheTongue
BookSky📚🦋
November 9, 2025 at 12:59 AM
These types of evenings are some of my favourites after a busy day of yard work & other tasks.
Asha is so completely relaxed on my lap, that she’s let her back leg dangle. She’s in a deep sleep.
I’m reading an interesting anthology of Canadian poetry.
#SpeechDriesHereOnTheTongue
BookSky📚🦋
Asha is so completely relaxed on my lap, that she’s let her back leg dangle. She’s in a deep sleep.
I’m reading an interesting anthology of Canadian poetry.
#SpeechDriesHereOnTheTongue
BookSky📚🦋
Holding my most recent publication in my hands — it finally arrived today!
I contributed a book chapter to this fantastic scholarly edited collection.
#Published #Scholar #AcademicResearch #Writer #BookSky📚🦋
I contributed a book chapter to this fantastic scholarly edited collection.
#Published #Scholar #AcademicResearch #Writer #BookSky📚🦋
October 22, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Holding my most recent publication in my hands — it finally arrived today!
I contributed a book chapter to this fantastic scholarly edited collection.
#Published #Scholar #AcademicResearch #Writer #BookSky📚🦋
I contributed a book chapter to this fantastic scholarly edited collection.
#Published #Scholar #AcademicResearch #Writer #BookSky📚🦋
Jane Goodall inspired my daughter to study evolutionary anthropology at uni—& it all started with this book I gifted her over a decade ago.
She texted me tonight absolutely gutted that her idol had passed.
RIP Dr. Goodall. You made a difference. 💔
#DrJaneGoodall #InspirationalWomen
She texted me tonight absolutely gutted that her idol had passed.
RIP Dr. Goodall. You made a difference. 💔
#DrJaneGoodall #InspirationalWomen
October 2, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Jane Goodall inspired my daughter to study evolutionary anthropology at uni—& it all started with this book I gifted her over a decade ago.
She texted me tonight absolutely gutted that her idol had passed.
RIP Dr. Goodall. You made a difference. 💔
#DrJaneGoodall #InspirationalWomen
She texted me tonight absolutely gutted that her idol had passed.
RIP Dr. Goodall. You made a difference. 💔
#DrJaneGoodall #InspirationalWomen
Is this not the cutest ruler? 🐈⬛😻📏
I got this for my 2026 Hobonichi Hon.
#Hobonichi #PlannerStuff #CatSky
I got this for my 2026 Hobonichi Hon.
#Hobonichi #PlannerStuff #CatSky
September 23, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Is this not the cutest ruler? 🐈⬛😻📏
I got this for my 2026 Hobonichi Hon.
#Hobonichi #PlannerStuff #CatSky
I got this for my 2026 Hobonichi Hon.
#Hobonichi #PlannerStuff #CatSky
Just finished Grady Hendrix’s, audiobook of Witchcraft for Wayward Girls. Surprisingly enjoyable—even though it’s over 16 hrs & I winced through many graphic descriptions of body horror. 😖
📚: Horrorstör; My Best Friend’s Exorcism; & The Southern Book Club’s Guide To Slaying Vampires.
#BookSky💙📚
📚: Horrorstör; My Best Friend’s Exorcism; & The Southern Book Club’s Guide To Slaying Vampires.
#BookSky💙📚
September 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Just finished Grady Hendrix’s, audiobook of Witchcraft for Wayward Girls. Surprisingly enjoyable—even though it’s over 16 hrs & I winced through many graphic descriptions of body horror. 😖
📚: Horrorstör; My Best Friend’s Exorcism; & The Southern Book Club’s Guide To Slaying Vampires.
#BookSky💙📚
📚: Horrorstör; My Best Friend’s Exorcism; & The Southern Book Club’s Guide To Slaying Vampires.
#BookSky💙📚
August 30, 2025 at 3:42 PM
July was my lowest reading month so far this year, but I still managed to finish 10 books. The three pictured in the graphic were the best 3 of the bunch.
#BookSky 📚🦋
#JulyReadingStats
#BookSky 📚🦋
#JulyReadingStats
August 4, 2025 at 8:44 PM
July was my lowest reading month so far this year, but I still managed to finish 10 books. The three pictured in the graphic were the best 3 of the bunch.
#BookSky 📚🦋
#JulyReadingStats
#BookSky 📚🦋
#JulyReadingStats
Got some fun #BookMail 📖📬 today!
Arcana Academy by Elisa Kova
I was lucky enough to read an ARC of this from @netgalley.bsky.social in Dec 2024
It was a 5-star read for me. I liked it so much, I bought the hardcover. It’s just been published.
#BookSky 📚🦋 #DarkAcademia
Arcana Academy by Elisa Kova
I was lucky enough to read an ARC of this from @netgalley.bsky.social in Dec 2024
It was a 5-star read for me. I liked it so much, I bought the hardcover. It’s just been published.
#BookSky 📚🦋 #DarkAcademia
July 23, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Got some fun #BookMail 📖📬 today!
Arcana Academy by Elisa Kova
I was lucky enough to read an ARC of this from @netgalley.bsky.social in Dec 2024
It was a 5-star read for me. I liked it so much, I bought the hardcover. It’s just been published.
#BookSky 📚🦋 #DarkAcademia
Arcana Academy by Elisa Kova
I was lucky enough to read an ARC of this from @netgalley.bsky.social in Dec 2024
It was a 5-star read for me. I liked it so much, I bought the hardcover. It’s just been published.
#BookSky 📚🦋 #DarkAcademia
I just got approved on @netgalley.bsky.social for the audiobook edition of T. Kingfisher’s Hemlock & Silver!
Love me a T. Kingfisher audiobook 🎧🥰—I just started reading her books this year & she’s become my favourite author of 2025. I’ve finished 6 of her books so far.
Love me a T. Kingfisher audiobook 🎧🥰—I just started reading her books this year & she’s become my favourite author of 2025. I’ve finished 6 of her books so far.
July 17, 2025 at 12:57 AM
I just got approved on @netgalley.bsky.social for the audiobook edition of T. Kingfisher’s Hemlock & Silver!
Love me a T. Kingfisher audiobook 🎧🥰—I just started reading her books this year & she’s become my favourite author of 2025. I’ve finished 6 of her books so far.
Love me a T. Kingfisher audiobook 🎧🥰—I just started reading her books this year & she’s become my favourite author of 2025. I’ve finished 6 of her books so far.
July 2025 Shop Hop is complete!
I’ve driven all over S-W Ontario to 12 different quilt stores in the last 2 weeks to collect each store’s quilt block.
Now it’s time to start assembling my quilt!
I’ve driven all over S-W Ontario to 12 different quilt stores in the last 2 weeks to collect each store’s quilt block.
Now it’s time to start assembling my quilt!
July 13, 2025 at 1:02 AM
July 2025 Shop Hop is complete!
I’ve driven all over S-W Ontario to 12 different quilt stores in the last 2 weeks to collect each store’s quilt block.
Now it’s time to start assembling my quilt!
I’ve driven all over S-W Ontario to 12 different quilt stores in the last 2 weeks to collect each store’s quilt block.
Now it’s time to start assembling my quilt!
The deer flies were swarming yesterday morning during our hike around Petroglyphs Provincial Park. Glad we had the forethought to bring our face netting to keep them off.
#OntarioParks #Petroglyphs #Hiking #LakeMcginnis #MeromicticLake #TheTeachingRocks #IndigenousHeritageSite
#OntarioParks #Petroglyphs #Hiking #LakeMcginnis #MeromicticLake #TheTeachingRocks #IndigenousHeritageSite
July 7, 2025 at 12:31 AM
The deer flies were swarming yesterday morning during our hike around Petroglyphs Provincial Park. Glad we had the forethought to bring our face netting to keep them off.
#OntarioParks #Petroglyphs #Hiking #LakeMcginnis #MeromicticLake #TheTeachingRocks #IndigenousHeritageSite
#OntarioParks #Petroglyphs #Hiking #LakeMcginnis #MeromicticLake #TheTeachingRocks #IndigenousHeritageSite
Attended #Weftfest yesterday with a friend—A fibre festival hosted by @threesisterscentre.bsky.social
So many incredible fibre artists in our region! 🥰 love the wool painting technique & wish I had the patience to try my hand at embroidery.
Favourite quote blocks on the #QuiltOfBelonging
So many incredible fibre artists in our region! 🥰 love the wool painting technique & wish I had the patience to try my hand at embroidery.
Favourite quote blocks on the #QuiltOfBelonging
May 19, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Attended #Weftfest yesterday with a friend—A fibre festival hosted by @threesisterscentre.bsky.social
So many incredible fibre artists in our region! 🥰 love the wool painting technique & wish I had the patience to try my hand at embroidery.
Favourite quote blocks on the #QuiltOfBelonging
So many incredible fibre artists in our region! 🥰 love the wool painting technique & wish I had the patience to try my hand at embroidery.
Favourite quote blocks on the #QuiltOfBelonging
Here’s an even better size comparison of the two of them.
They’re watching a squirrel just below the window who keeps coming to steal seed from the birdfeeder that’s high up in the magnolia outside.
They’re watching a squirrel just below the window who keeps coming to steal seed from the birdfeeder that’s high up in the magnolia outside.
May 19, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Here’s an even better size comparison of the two of them.
They’re watching a squirrel just below the window who keeps coming to steal seed from the birdfeeder that’s high up in the magnolia outside.
They’re watching a squirrel just below the window who keeps coming to steal seed from the birdfeeder that’s high up in the magnolia outside.
There is about to be a cat fight on my lap & I’m scared for my life.
This is our third and oldest cat, Nixxie (9yrs) batting at and trying to nip Asha’s tail.
#CatsOfBlueSky
This is our third and oldest cat, Nixxie (9yrs) batting at and trying to nip Asha’s tail.
#CatsOfBlueSky
May 19, 2025 at 12:32 PM
There is about to be a cat fight on my lap & I’m scared for my life.
This is our third and oldest cat, Nixxie (9yrs) batting at and trying to nip Asha’s tail.
#CatsOfBlueSky
This is our third and oldest cat, Nixxie (9yrs) batting at and trying to nip Asha’s tail.
#CatsOfBlueSky
My Maine Coon cat (2yrs) vs my Abyssinian cat (6.5yrs) - 17lbs vs 5.5lbs
Quite the size difference.
#CatsOfBlueSky
Quite the size difference.
#CatsOfBlueSky
May 19, 2025 at 12:11 PM
My Maine Coon cat (2yrs) vs my Abyssinian cat (6.5yrs) - 17lbs vs 5.5lbs
Quite the size difference.
#CatsOfBlueSky
Quite the size difference.
#CatsOfBlueSky
Tonight’s read is a story of three different polar bears written in the style of a memoir.
Memoirs of a Polar Bear by Yoko Tawada.
#BookSky #LoveOfReading #Memoir
Memoirs of a Polar Bear by Yoko Tawada.
#BookSky #LoveOfReading #Memoir
May 18, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Tonight’s read is a story of three different polar bears written in the style of a memoir.
Memoirs of a Polar Bear by Yoko Tawada.
#BookSky #LoveOfReading #Memoir
Memoirs of a Polar Bear by Yoko Tawada.
#BookSky #LoveOfReading #Memoir
I didn’t stick around for a reunion photo. I was too afraid they’d attack me.
But I’m glad I could get the little guy back to his family. Last I saw, they’d made their way as a group back to the field.
I took this pic from a safe distance before I found him. /End
But I’m glad I could get the little guy back to his family. Last I saw, they’d made their way as a group back to the field.
I took this pic from a safe distance before I found him. /End
May 6, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I didn’t stick around for a reunion photo. I was too afraid they’d attack me.
But I’m glad I could get the little guy back to his family. Last I saw, they’d made their way as a group back to the field.
I took this pic from a safe distance before I found him. /End
But I’m glad I could get the little guy back to his family. Last I saw, they’d made their way as a group back to the field.
I took this pic from a safe distance before I found him. /End
As I neared my car, I could hear a frantic peeping. I was parked beside one of those parking lot islands. It was covered in a low, dense shrubbery. When I looked in the shrubs, I saw this sweet baby all tangled up. Mamma & Poppa goose hadn’t noticed he was left behind. 3/7
May 6, 2025 at 6:49 PM
As I neared my car, I could hear a frantic peeping. I was parked beside one of those parking lot islands. It was covered in a low, dense shrubbery. When I looked in the shrubs, I saw this sweet baby all tangled up. Mamma & Poppa goose hadn’t noticed he was left behind. 3/7
As I was walking back to my car from Canadian Tire, I saw this Canada Goose family crossing the parking lot to the field beyond. 2/7
May 6, 2025 at 6:49 PM
As I was walking back to my car from Canadian Tire, I saw this Canada Goose family crossing the parking lot to the field beyond. 2/7
I got to reunite a tiny gosling with his parents and siblings today. 🪿
Story time. 1/7
Story time. 1/7
May 6, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I got to reunite a tiny gosling with his parents and siblings today. 🪿
Story time. 1/7
Story time. 1/7
My pretty girl got to enjoy some sun soaking too.
April 13, 2025 at 8:57 PM
My pretty girl got to enjoy some sun soaking too.
Spring does feel late. Its been tough with the all-over-the-place weather we’ve had.
Pretty crocus flower! 🌱
I planted a bunch of early snow drops and early snow glories in my lawn last fall and they’re just up and blooming today finally.
Pretty crocus flower! 🌱
I planted a bunch of early snow drops and early snow glories in my lawn last fall and they’re just up and blooming today finally.
April 13, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Spring does feel late. Its been tough with the all-over-the-place weather we’ve had.
Pretty crocus flower! 🌱
I planted a bunch of early snow drops and early snow glories in my lawn last fall and they’re just up and blooming today finally.
Pretty crocus flower! 🌱
I planted a bunch of early snow drops and early snow glories in my lawn last fall and they’re just up and blooming today finally.