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Ellen Forget
@ellenforget.bsky.social
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Academic studying braille, print disabilities, and small-press publishing. Editor by trade, academic at heart. she/they. ocd & long-covid & chronic pain.
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I'm not super familiar with the Bible because I grew up in a non-religious household. The spine and title page tell me that it's the New English Bible John in three volumes. So I assume it's only a portion of the Bible? Judging by the amount of text, it doesn't seem like the whole Bible.
The spine of a book that says The New English Bible John in 3 volumes, volume 1. The top and bottom edges of the spine are quite worn.
November 11, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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The Bruce Peel special collections library at UAlberta recently acquired a Bible in moon, and I'm so excited—you might even say that I'm over the moon about it.

It's a 1960s reproduction of a mid-1800s volume (moon was invented in the 1840s). Unfortunately. It's only volume 1 (of 3).
Title page of the moon bible, which is embossed in the moon tactile code. It says that it is volume one of three and that it was published by the Moon Society, a branch of the Royal National Institute for the Blind in London. The opening page in the moon bible, which just says "moon" repeatedly across the whole page, embossed in the moon tactile code. A close-up of the interior spine and margin on a page, which shows the running head that is embossed vertically in the inside margin rather than at the top of the page. The page is embossed in the moon tactile code. A close-up of the outside margin and top right corner of a recto page, which shows a page number in the very top corner. It also shows parantheses-like markers at the edge of the page, which are used to guide the finger as you read lines back-and-forth. The page is embossed in the moon tactile code.
November 10, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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Also a big shout-out to @diedofennui.bsky.social who came all the way to Toronto to celebrate this with me. And to Geoff, my husband, who also came to support me.
Ellen wearing their red and black convocation gown standing next to Jaime, who also has short red hair and glasses. Ellen wearing their red and black convocation gown next to Geoff, who has a long beard and glasses.
October 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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It's official! I had my doctorate convocation yesterday at University of Toronto. It feels good to have finally celebrated this milestone. Defending on Zoom just didn't feel quite final and celebratory.
Ellen is standing next to her supervisor, Alan. Ellen has short red hair, glasses, and is wearing a doctoral convocation gown in red and black. Alan is very tall and is wearing a convocation gown in purple and blue. Ellen standing next to a large T at the end of a "U of T" sign. Ellen has short red hair, glasses, and is wearing a doctoral convocation gown in red and black. Ellen holding their diploma and smiling. Ellen has short red hair, glasses, and is wearing a doctoral convocation gown in red and black.
October 29, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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[TW pet death]

It's snowing. The first snowfall of the season.

My only wish when we found out that Moscato was sick was that he'd make it to the first snowfall. He loved snow so much.

He missed it by only two weeks.

I miss him. I'm not okay.
A brown and white greyhound–husky standing in a field of snow. He has a pile of snow on his nose, and he has very floppy ears.
October 12, 2025 at 4:27 AM
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Only one of us is going home happy tonight. 🏒
Ellen wearing a Vancouver Canucks jersey and Geoff wearing a Calgary Flames jersey. Both are wearing glasses, and Geoff has a long beard.
October 2, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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[TW pet death]

We said our final goodbyes to our sweet, loving Moscato this morning. I am heartbroken, but he was surrounded by love in his final moments. Please give your pets extra love and hugs today.
A brown and white greyhound–husky with perfect, floopy ears. A brown and white greyhound–husky snoozing while snuggling with his human. A brown and white greyhound–husky lounging in a dog bed in front of a large window. A brown and white greyhound–husky lying in a dog bed with a handmade blanket made just for him.
September 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Screenshots to more clearly show what I'm describing. The first character of the single closing quote mark should NOT line up perfectly with the apostrophe character.
A screenshot of a visual representation of a braille apostrophe and closing single quote mark. The text is correct, with the single closing quote mark as dot 6 then dots 356. A screenshot of a visual representation of a braille apostrophe and closing single quote mark. The text is incorrect. The dot 6 character as part of the single closing quote mark looks like a dot 3, lined up with the dot 3 apostrophe on the line above it.
September 18, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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I'm very sorry to hear this, and so is Moscato. He sends hugs and snuggles. He also suggests that you should go roll around in the grass a little to bring you some joy. It works for him!
A white and brown greyhound–husky sitting with his ears at attention and staring just to the left of the camera, intently as if the photographer was holding a treat. A white and brown greyhound–husky lying in a bed with his legs all in a complicated knot and his back feet up by his face. A white and brown greyhound–husky rolling happily in the grass, showing his belly with all four paws in the air. A white and brown greyhound–husky lying in a dog bed with a blue and yellow toy in front of him. One of his ears is folded backwards, and he's staring right into the camera.
September 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Grateful for every day we have together. 🥰
A brown and white greyhound–husky sitting on a brick patio with the sun shining on his face.
August 31, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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Does this count?
A brown and white greyhound–husky dog resting his chin and neck on Ellen's head, who has short red hair, is wearing glasses, and looks unimpressed with their hat.
August 22, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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My posts have been 99% Moscato pictures lately, but I'm posting more because it's his birthday! 🥳 This sweet, handsome pup is 9 years old. Choosing to celebrate this today. ❤️
A brown and white greyhound–husky wearing a black onesie. He is standing on a dog bed in front of a large window and looking to the left of the camera. A close-up of a brown and white greyhound–husky, showing his handsome face snuggled between his two front paws. Black and white photo of a greyhound–husky puppy snuggled in a way-too-large dog bed.
August 15, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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I have a greyhound–husky who is definitely more greyhound in personality. Definitely quirky, and very snuggly.
He's on palliative care now, but he's the best boy. ❤️
A brown and white greyhound–husky with floppy ears. He's sitting and looking at the camera expectantly, almost like the photographer is holding a treat.
August 13, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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Friends, I have bad news. It breaks my heart to say that we received the final tumor results and they're not good. Moscato has an aggressive stage 3 hemangiosarcoma. Prognosis is 20–90 days. I'm not ready to lose him.
A very handsome brown and white greyhound–husky lying on a dog bed in front of a large window.
August 12, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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It's staple-removal day! Moscato has a post-op appointment this afternoon to remove the staples from his incision. We're hoping that some of his restrictions (stairs, walks, jumping up on the couch) will be lifted with the staples removed. He's been so cooperative, but he wants to run again!
A brown and white greyhound–husky lying on top of a blue crocheted blanket. His eyes are closed and he looks relaxed and sleepy. Ellen's hand is gently petting his ear.
August 11, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Feeling a little anxious and uncomfortable, as we're at the itchy phase of healing. Anxious puppy means snuggles to calm down. So I am trapped on the floor for the foreseeable future.
A brown and white greyhound–husky lying down in Ellen's lap for a snuggle on top of a blue crocheted blanket.
August 9, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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Work is going great so far this morning. 😅
A computer shut down menu that shows a required update that will take 20 minutes to one hour to install.
August 6, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Today is one week since Moscato's health scare and emergency splenectomy. He's recovering really well and getting his energy back. So happy we were able to save him. ❤️
A brown and white greyhound‐husky wearing a black onesie and lying in a dog bed. He's alert with his head up and looking towards the camera.
August 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Moscato says good morning. 🥰
A brown and white greyhound–husky wearing a black onesie. He is snuggling in Ellen's lap on top of a blue crocheted blanket.
August 1, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Moscato had his first post-op appointment today.
The good news: Vitals and incision are good, we can stop two of his meds and slow down on another one. Blood work comes back tomorrow.
The bad news: He peed in his onesie on the way home, so that had to be washed when we got home.
A brown and white greyhound–husky lying on a dog bed. He has a small, bright orange bandage wrapped around one leg. He looks very snoozy.
July 31, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Daydreaming of when he'll be allowed to run around outside again.
A brown and white greyhound–husky lying in a dog bed with his chin propped on the side of it. He's looking out a window at a lawn and suburban street. He's wearing a black onesie.
July 31, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Moscato's GoFundMe jumped from 9% to 14% overnight! We are so grateful for all the support we're receiving to help pay for his emergency surgery.

He's doing so well in recovery. He's frustrated he's not allowed to run or jump, but he's doing well.

We have a post-op checkup today. Wish us luck! 🤞🏻
A brown and white greyhound–husky dog lying in a dog bed and wearing a black onesie. He's curled up and using his paws as a pillow.
July 31, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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This account is almost solely dog pictures and updates until Moscato is fully healed from his surgery. Still so, so happy to have him home. ❤️
A close-up photo of a brown and white greyhound–husky dog. He is wearing a black onesie and be is using his back feet as a pillow to rest his chin.
July 30, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Recovery isn't going to be easy—he doesn't understand why he's not allowed on the couch or up the stairs. But he's doing really, really well. I'm so proud of my brave boy for getting through this hard time.
A brown and white greyhound–husky dog lying on a dog bed with a puppy pad under him. Small squares on his front legs are shaved from IV access.
July 29, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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He's home. ❤️❤️❤️
A brown and white greyhound–husky dog lying in a dog bed by a large window with a plastic cone around his neck.
July 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM