Michelle
@gottharp.bsky.social
Harpist/Creative Artist/Teacher/Forever Student
“All flourishing is mutual.”
- Robin Wall Kimmerer
https://michellegott.com/
https://www.harpsparks.ca/
“All flourishing is mutual.”
- Robin Wall Kimmerer
https://michellegott.com/
https://www.harpsparks.ca/
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Michelle
@gottharp.bsky.social
· Feb 12
Upcoming performances in Calgary, Toronto, and Ottawa 🎵
Feb. 14: Solo Performance for Concerts in Care Ontario
Feb. 28/March 1: Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
March 8-9: Toronto Symphony Orchestra
March 15-16: Ottawa Pops Orchestra
For tickets and more details, please see my website!
Feb. 14: Solo Performance for Concerts in Care Ontario
Feb. 28/March 1: Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
March 8-9: Toronto Symphony Orchestra
March 15-16: Ottawa Pops Orchestra
For tickets and more details, please see my website!
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Your morning dose of something besides politics, because, ya know, we all need a break...
T123A "Stanley" showing his impressive size before landing a belly flop. It hurts for us to do belly flops. What does that feel like for a whale!? 🤔😅
#orca #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #killerwhale
T123A "Stanley" showing his impressive size before landing a belly flop. It hurts for us to do belly flops. What does that feel like for a whale!? 🤔😅
#orca #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #killerwhale
February 23, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Your morning dose of something besides politics, because, ya know, we all need a break...
T123A "Stanley" showing his impressive size before landing a belly flop. It hurts for us to do belly flops. What does that feel like for a whale!? 🤔😅
#orca #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #killerwhale
T123A "Stanley" showing his impressive size before landing a belly flop. It hurts for us to do belly flops. What does that feel like for a whale!? 🤔😅
#orca #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #killerwhale
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The @nonhumanrights.bsky.social was founded 30 years ago! We're still the only US organization dedicated solely to securing #legalrights for #nonhumananimals. To celebrate we set an ambitious goal–30 new monthly donors in 3 days! Will you help? 💙 nonhumanrightsproject.donorsupport.co/page/anniver...
The roots of change: Help celebrate 30 years of the NhRP!
It's our 30th anniversary! To mark this milestone and the progress we've made together in the fight for nonhuman rights, we're asking 30 NhRP supporters to become monthly donors. In many ways, monthly...
nonhumanrightsproject.donorsupport.co
February 27, 2025 at 12:22 AM
The @nonhumanrights.bsky.social was founded 30 years ago! We're still the only US organization dedicated solely to securing #legalrights for #nonhumananimals. To celebrate we set an ambitious goal–30 new monthly donors in 3 days! Will you help? 💙 nonhumanrightsproject.donorsupport.co/page/anniver...
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I’m George Takei and I approve of this message.
February 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I’m George Takei and I approve of this message.
February 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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What an exciting day on @bsky.app
A message for all my fellow creatives who are struggling to produce right now: Every page you write, every melody you play, every brushstroke you take, every image you create, is an act of defiance.
We are the new Degenerate Artists and it’s time to get to work.
A message for all my fellow creatives who are struggling to produce right now: Every page you write, every melody you play, every brushstroke you take, every image you create, is an act of defiance.
We are the new Degenerate Artists and it’s time to get to work.
November 12, 2024 at 5:39 AM
What an exciting day on @bsky.app
A message for all my fellow creatives who are struggling to produce right now: Every page you write, every melody you play, every brushstroke you take, every image you create, is an act of defiance.
We are the new Degenerate Artists and it’s time to get to work.
A message for all my fellow creatives who are struggling to produce right now: Every page you write, every melody you play, every brushstroke you take, every image you create, is an act of defiance.
We are the new Degenerate Artists and it’s time to get to work.
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Watch Rob Shriver, Managing Director of Civil Service Strong & Good Government Initiatives at Democracy Forward speak with @wbaltv11.bsky.social. Our team is working to ensure federal employees have the resources they need to navigate this difficult time. Visit civilservicestrong.org to learn more.
February 14, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Watch Rob Shriver, Managing Director of Civil Service Strong & Good Government Initiatives at Democracy Forward speak with @wbaltv11.bsky.social. Our team is working to ensure federal employees have the resources they need to navigate this difficult time. Visit civilservicestrong.org to learn more.
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Just in case you need a break from ALL the crazy...
Here's T101B "Lagoon" peeking above the surface. This behavior is called a spyhop. We think whales might do this to have a look around.
#orca #killerwhale #whale #wildlifephotography #photography #naturephotography
Here's T101B "Lagoon" peeking above the surface. This behavior is called a spyhop. We think whales might do this to have a look around.
#orca #killerwhale #whale #wildlifephotography #photography #naturephotography
February 14, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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February 13, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Really great book!
Looking forward to speaking with the Aldo Leopold Foundation tomorrow evening. Virtual talk, info here: www.crowdcast.io/c/the-light-...
February 13, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Really great book!
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"One of the great tragedies of mankind is that morality has been hijacked by religion. So now people assume that religion and morality have a necessary connection. But the basis of morality is really very simple and doesn't require religion at all."
Arthur C. Clarke
Arthur C. Clarke
February 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
"One of the great tragedies of mankind is that morality has been hijacked by religion. So now people assume that religion and morality have a necessary connection. But the basis of morality is really very simple and doesn't require religion at all."
Arthur C. Clarke
Arthur C. Clarke
Upcoming performances in Calgary, Toronto, and Ottawa 🎵
Feb. 14: Solo Performance for Concerts in Care Ontario
Feb. 28/March 1: Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
March 8-9: Toronto Symphony Orchestra
March 15-16: Ottawa Pops Orchestra
For tickets and more details, please see my website!
Feb. 14: Solo Performance for Concerts in Care Ontario
Feb. 28/March 1: Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
March 8-9: Toronto Symphony Orchestra
March 15-16: Ottawa Pops Orchestra
For tickets and more details, please see my website!
February 12, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Upcoming performances in Calgary, Toronto, and Ottawa 🎵
Feb. 14: Solo Performance for Concerts in Care Ontario
Feb. 28/March 1: Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
March 8-9: Toronto Symphony Orchestra
March 15-16: Ottawa Pops Orchestra
For tickets and more details, please see my website!
Feb. 14: Solo Performance for Concerts in Care Ontario
Feb. 28/March 1: Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
March 8-9: Toronto Symphony Orchestra
March 15-16: Ottawa Pops Orchestra
For tickets and more details, please see my website!
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Fed up with Meta? Avoiding Instagram or Facebook isn’t enough to stop Meta from harvesting and profiting from your private information. Here’s how to limit Meta’s ability to monetize your personal data.
Mad at Meta? Don't Let Them Collect and Monetize Your Personal Data
If you’re fed up with Meta right now, you’re not alone. Meta tracks you across millions of websites and apps and its business model relies on your data. If you want to limit Meta’s ability to collect ...
www.eff.org
January 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Fed up with Meta? Avoiding Instagram or Facebook isn’t enough to stop Meta from harvesting and profiting from your private information. Here’s how to limit Meta’s ability to monetize your personal data.
Hello, BlueSky! I’m a harpist, creative artist, and teacher based in Ottawa 🇨🇦 I am hopeful that BlueSky and Flashes will allow me to engage differently with social media and to build new connections.
📷: Curtis Perry
Live performance for the inaugural HarpSparks Festival, March 2024.
📷: Curtis Perry
Live performance for the inaugural HarpSparks Festival, March 2024.
February 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Hello, BlueSky! I’m a harpist, creative artist, and teacher based in Ottawa 🇨🇦 I am hopeful that BlueSky and Flashes will allow me to engage differently with social media and to build new connections.
📷: Curtis Perry
Live performance for the inaugural HarpSparks Festival, March 2024.
📷: Curtis Perry
Live performance for the inaugural HarpSparks Festival, March 2024.
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Did you know that we have an email list? It’s the best way to stay up-to-date with our most recent whale encounter reports and the latest information about our research, education and conservation work! Sign up at the link below!
#whaleresearch #salishsea #srkww #southernresidents #killerwhale
#whaleresearch #salishsea #srkww #southernresidents #killerwhale
February 3, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Did you know that we have an email list? It’s the best way to stay up-to-date with our most recent whale encounter reports and the latest information about our research, education and conservation work! Sign up at the link below!
#whaleresearch #salishsea #srkww #southernresidents #killerwhale
#whaleresearch #salishsea #srkww #southernresidents #killerwhale
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"They'll say we're disturbing the peace, but there is no peace. What really bothers them is that we are disturbing the war."
—Howard Zinn
—Howard Zinn
April 26, 2024 at 12:52 PM
"They'll say we're disturbing the peace, but there is no peace. What really bothers them is that we are disturbing the war."
—Howard Zinn
—Howard Zinn
RESIST
February 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
RESIST
Yessss. Let’s fucking go!
Flashes’ Open Beta kicks off tonight—initially on iOS, with Android coming soon! 🚀
In the meantime, check out Flashes’ sister app, @bluescreen.blue, which has already made its way to the App Store. It’s a video-centric Bluesky client that shares much of its foundation with Flashes.
In the meantime, check out Flashes’ sister app, @bluescreen.blue, which has already made its way to the App Store. It’s a video-centric Bluesky client that shares much of its foundation with Flashes.
February 5, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Yessss. Let’s fucking go!
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Greeting you on Bluesky with this reminder
They are living, thinking, feeling beings
And they deserve our respect, even if we haven't earned theirs.
One love
They are living, thinking, feeling beings
And they deserve our respect, even if we haven't earned theirs.
One love
November 17, 2024 at 11:07 PM
Greeting you on Bluesky with this reminder
They are living, thinking, feeling beings
And they deserve our respect, even if we haven't earned theirs.
One love
They are living, thinking, feeling beings
And they deserve our respect, even if we haven't earned theirs.
One love
🥰 this is wonderful!
On Feb 7, Bandcamp will be donating 100% of our proceeds to MusiCares to provide emergency aid for artists in need, partnering with A2IM, WIN, Harman, Lagunitas, Roland, Shure, Victrola, and Women in Music to amplify the effort. Mark your calendar & spread the word. bit.ly/4gt9ka4
February 5, 2025 at 3:10 AM
🥰 this is wonderful!
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Our most recent encounter with SRKWs was tricky due to challenging weather conditions but we were able to document members of J Pod, including the newest calf J62, as well as members of the L4 matriline. Read the full report and see more photos from Encounter 5 - Jan 23 2025 at the link below.
January 28, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Our most recent encounter with SRKWs was tricky due to challenging weather conditions but we were able to document members of J Pod, including the newest calf J62, as well as members of the L4 matriline. Read the full report and see more photos from Encounter 5 - Jan 23 2025 at the link below.
Super exciting stuff!
Thanks so much for your interest! FYI the app is NOT available yet. I hope to start an open Testflight beta next week and will post the invite here.
February 3, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Super exciting stuff!
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5 ways to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth (cause the fed govt doesn’t run your house)
1. Find out what Sojourner Truth REALLY said
2. Buy a Black horror, scifi or fantasy book
3. Listen to “Naima” by John Coltrane
4. Send the victims of the LA fires in Altadena a few coins
5. Get a library card
1. Find out what Sojourner Truth REALLY said
2. Buy a Black horror, scifi or fantasy book
3. Listen to “Naima” by John Coltrane
4. Send the victims of the LA fires in Altadena a few coins
5. Get a library card
February 2, 2025 at 12:25 PM
5 ways to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth (cause the fed govt doesn’t run your house)
1. Find out what Sojourner Truth REALLY said
2. Buy a Black horror, scifi or fantasy book
3. Listen to “Naima” by John Coltrane
4. Send the victims of the LA fires in Altadena a few coins
5. Get a library card
1. Find out what Sojourner Truth REALLY said
2. Buy a Black horror, scifi or fantasy book
3. Listen to “Naima” by John Coltrane
4. Send the victims of the LA fires in Altadena a few coins
5. Get a library card
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We look forward to sharing photos, videos, whale sightings, data, action alerts, news and more about the orcas we study here on Bluesky.
If you're new to learning about us, our work is focused in the Salish Sea where we primarily study the Southern Resident killer whales and Bigg's killer whales.
If you're new to learning about us, our work is focused in the Salish Sea where we primarily study the Southern Resident killer whales and Bigg's killer whales.
January 31, 2025 at 2:33 AM
We look forward to sharing photos, videos, whale sightings, data, action alerts, news and more about the orcas we study here on Bluesky.
If you're new to learning about us, our work is focused in the Salish Sea where we primarily study the Southern Resident killer whales and Bigg's killer whales.
If you're new to learning about us, our work is focused in the Salish Sea where we primarily study the Southern Resident killer whales and Bigg's killer whales.