Kathy Chung
@kathychung.bsky.social
Conference coordinator, professional genealogist, photographer, writer and editor based in Vancouver, BC. MLitt, QG. kathychung.com she/her
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A story Stoppard told several times, in several places:
November 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
A story Stoppard told several times, in several places:
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Honestly "Don't Engage, Just Block" has transformed my social media experience so profoundly that it's hard for me to describe. It's just so much better to be online now.
i also liked the fact that most of us who had come from the other site had the mentality of not giving "bad actors" the benefit of the doubt on here , and told all to block, not mute, an move on
November 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Honestly "Don't Engage, Just Block" has transformed my social media experience so profoundly that it's hard for me to describe. It's just so much better to be online now.
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The greatest Thanksgiving special ever made by any TV show in history.
There is no debate. Don’t even bother.
There is no debate. Don’t even bother.
WKRP Turkey Drop
YouTube video by Brian Henigin
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The greatest Thanksgiving special ever made by any TV show in history.
There is no debate. Don’t even bother.
There is no debate. Don’t even bother.
For 15 years, I've been the conference coordinator for SiWC, a large, well-respected professional development conference for writers I've been part of as an attendee or staff since 2001. To this day, my mother-in-law invariably refers to it as my "book club thing." Every. Single. Time.
November 26, 2025 at 7:52 PM
For 15 years, I've been the conference coordinator for SiWC, a large, well-respected professional development conference for writers I've been part of as an attendee or staff since 2001. To this day, my mother-in-law invariably refers to it as my "book club thing." Every. Single. Time.
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Device…hoarding. Because you don’t go get a new one while yours is still fine.
Apparently I am also practicing car hoarding, house hoarding, husband hoarding, dog hoarding, computer hoarding, furniture hoarding and art hoarding.
Apparently I am also practicing car hoarding, house hoarding, husband hoarding, dog hoarding, computer hoarding, furniture hoarding and art hoarding.
stupid young people, stop buying a new phone every year if you don't want to be broke. wait no, not like that.
November 25, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Device…hoarding. Because you don’t go get a new one while yours is still fine.
Apparently I am also practicing car hoarding, house hoarding, husband hoarding, dog hoarding, computer hoarding, furniture hoarding and art hoarding.
Apparently I am also practicing car hoarding, house hoarding, husband hoarding, dog hoarding, computer hoarding, furniture hoarding and art hoarding.
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Wrote a short thing about that 5-9 nonsense.
gabinoiglesias.substack.com/p/your-9-5-i...
gabinoiglesias.substack.com/p/your-9-5-i...
"Your 9-5 isn't killing your dreams."
Said an asshole
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November 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Wrote a short thing about that 5-9 nonsense.
gabinoiglesias.substack.com/p/your-9-5-i...
gabinoiglesias.substack.com/p/your-9-5-i...
For Americans who wonder how much we see about US stuff on our news, I’m watching The National, CBC’s newscast. After a top story about the devastating grizzly attack in BC, the next two stories were Mamdani’s White House visit & MTG’s resignation. Then stories on trade war and Ukraine & Trump.
November 22, 2025 at 6:17 AM
For Americans who wonder how much we see about US stuff on our news, I’m watching The National, CBC’s newscast. After a top story about the devastating grizzly attack in BC, the next two stories were Mamdani’s White House visit & MTG’s resignation. Then stories on trade war and Ukraine & Trump.
How did I somehow miss that @ambaile.org.uk is on Bsky? If you share my interests in Scottish history and photography, you should follow them, too.
November 21, 2025 at 12:42 AM
How did I somehow miss that @ambaile.org.uk is on Bsky? If you share my interests in Scottish history and photography, you should follow them, too.
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It is genuinely incredible to me how much evidence there is to support investing in the public good and how much animus there is to do this simple, effective thing.
November 18, 2025 at 3:00 AM
It is genuinely incredible to me how much evidence there is to support investing in the public good and how much animus there is to do this simple, effective thing.
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We're thrilled to offer a 90-minute Zoom session with agent Sara Megibow as a donor bonus for our GoFundMe. Donate $250CAD or more Nov 15 - 30 inclusive to get an invite to the Dec 4 Zoom. We're incredibly grateful to Sara for her generosity! www.gofundme.com/f/support-siwc
November 16, 2025 at 7:45 PM
We're thrilled to offer a 90-minute Zoom session with agent Sara Megibow as a donor bonus for our GoFundMe. Donate $250CAD or more Nov 15 - 30 inclusive to get an invite to the Dec 4 Zoom. We're incredibly grateful to Sara for her generosity! www.gofundme.com/f/support-siwc
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Another from yesterday morning at the beach. Bertie retrieving a Frisbee from the sea... endlessly.
November 16, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Another from yesterday morning at the beach. Bertie retrieving a Frisbee from the sea... endlessly.
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A reminder that this anti-trans panic is 100% bullshit and exactly none of our country’s problems are related to someone expressing their gender identity and everyone who isn’t a hate-filled weirdo knows it.
November 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
A reminder that this anti-trans panic is 100% bullshit and exactly none of our country’s problems are related to someone expressing their gender identity and everyone who isn’t a hate-filled weirdo knows it.
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A couple weeks ago a friend was telling me about someone she knew who had been on maternity leave, and said she had taken "the full year." I said, "A whole year? Wow, what kind of fancy job does she have that gives her a YEAR of leave?" and my friend looked surprised & said, "... welcome to Canada?"
November 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
A couple weeks ago a friend was telling me about someone she knew who had been on maternity leave, and said she had taken "the full year." I said, "A whole year? Wow, what kind of fancy job does she have that gives her a YEAR of leave?" and my friend looked surprised & said, "... welcome to Canada?"
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I talk to the press professionally, I'm really, really, really good at it.
So please, please believe me when say you cannot turn this interview request into anything good, it will do only harm. Harm to you, harm to your child, harm to other children.
So please, please believe me when say you cannot turn this interview request into anything good, it will do only harm. Harm to you, harm to your child, harm to other children.
heads up to anyone who holds trans kids near: amy harmon from the nyt is searching for and having a hard time finding people to interview to find out exactly what trans kids are doing when their care is limited or cut off, and for purposes of community safety, please shut the fuck up around her.
November 6, 2025 at 2:34 AM
I talk to the press professionally, I'm really, really, really good at it.
So please, please believe me when say you cannot turn this interview request into anything good, it will do only harm. Harm to you, harm to your child, harm to other children.
So please, please believe me when say you cannot turn this interview request into anything good, it will do only harm. Harm to you, harm to your child, harm to other children.
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As many have pointed out, Mamdani didn't stand apart from our trans brothers and sisters. He didn't play the "Gee, gosh, it sure is complicated," milquetoast moderate card. And he crushed.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
November 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
As many have pointed out, Mamdani didn't stand apart from our trans brothers and sisters. He didn't play the "Gee, gosh, it sure is complicated," milquetoast moderate card. And he crushed.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
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Honestly, so tired of people sharing anti-budget stories and getting all fucking bunged up on speculation.
Surely we can wait until the fucking budget is fucking released, and then fucking get angry about what's actually IN IT, rather than GUESSING?
Are you not fucking EXHAUSTED? Just STOP. Jesus.
Surely we can wait until the fucking budget is fucking released, and then fucking get angry about what's actually IN IT, rather than GUESSING?
Are you not fucking EXHAUSTED? Just STOP. Jesus.
November 4, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Honestly, so tired of people sharing anti-budget stories and getting all fucking bunged up on speculation.
Surely we can wait until the fucking budget is fucking released, and then fucking get angry about what's actually IN IT, rather than GUESSING?
Are you not fucking EXHAUSTED? Just STOP. Jesus.
Surely we can wait until the fucking budget is fucking released, and then fucking get angry about what's actually IN IT, rather than GUESSING?
Are you not fucking EXHAUSTED? Just STOP. Jesus.
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October 30, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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The Surrey International Writers Conference has been my favorite conference for over a decade. This year, it's not happening, because the hotel is in a labor disputed.
SiWC had already purchased plane tickets, etc, for all the presenters. Can you help ensure its future?
gofund.me/19c353dac
SiWC had already purchased plane tickets, etc, for all the presenters. Can you help ensure its future?
gofund.me/19c353dac
Donate to Support the Surrey International Writers' Conference!, organized by Jenn Striemer
For thirty-two years, the Surrey International Writers’ Conference… Jenn Striemer needs your support for Support the Surrey International Writers' Conference!
gofund.me
October 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The Surrey International Writers Conference has been my favorite conference for over a decade. This year, it's not happening, because the hotel is in a labor disputed.
SiWC had already purchased plane tickets, etc, for all the presenters. Can you help ensure its future?
gofund.me/19c353dac
SiWC had already purchased plane tickets, etc, for all the presenters. Can you help ensure its future?
gofund.me/19c353dac
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We have the most amazing community! You've already raised more than $8500 to help the magic of SiWC stay alive long into the future. Let's keep it going! www.gofundme.com/f/support-siwc
October 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
We have the most amazing community! You've already raised more than $8500 to help the magic of SiWC stay alive long into the future. Let's keep it going! www.gofundme.com/f/support-siwc
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We need storytellers now more than ever. Please support SiWC and keep the magic alive. www.gofundme.com/f/support-siwc
October 24, 2025 at 11:58 PM
We need storytellers now more than ever. Please support SiWC and keep the magic alive. www.gofundme.com/f/support-siwc
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We were heartbroken to have to cancel this year’s SiWC. We want to continue to provide an inclusive, welcoming & career-expanding experience for years to come. We're running a GoFundMe to help secure the future of SiWC. Please help if you can by boosting or donating. Thank you! gofund.me/5b4760382
Donate to Support the Surrey International Writers' Conference!, organized by Jenn Striemer
For thirty-two years, the Surrey International Writers’ Conference… Jenn Striemer needs your support for Support the Surrey International Writers' Conference!
gofund.me
October 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
We were heartbroken to have to cancel this year’s SiWC. We want to continue to provide an inclusive, welcoming & career-expanding experience for years to come. We're running a GoFundMe to help secure the future of SiWC. Please help if you can by boosting or donating. Thank you! gofund.me/5b4760382
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Hey friends, SiWC is a labour of love for me and all our staff, board, and volunteers. Please boost our fundraiser to help ensure we're able to continue for years to come. Cancelling this year because of a strike at our hotel was expensive!
We were heartbroken to have to cancel this year’s SiWC. We want to continue to provide an inclusive, welcoming & career-expanding experience for years to come. We're running a GoFundMe to help secure the future of SiWC. Please help if you can by boosting or donating. Thank you! gofund.me/5b4760382
Donate to Support the Surrey International Writers' Conference!, organized by Jenn Striemer
For thirty-two years, the Surrey International Writers’ Conference… Jenn Striemer needs your support for Support the Surrey International Writers' Conference!
gofund.me
October 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Hey friends, SiWC is a labour of love for me and all our staff, board, and volunteers. Please boost our fundraiser to help ensure we're able to continue for years to come. Cancelling this year because of a strike at our hotel was expensive!
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SiWC has been the beating heart of my local writing community for over thirty years—please consider donating to keep this not for profit conference going after a financially brutal year.
We were heartbroken to have to cancel this year’s SiWC. We want to continue to provide an inclusive, welcoming & career-expanding experience for years to come. We're running a GoFundMe to help secure the future of SiWC. Please help if you can by boosting or donating. Thank you! gofund.me/5b4760382
Donate to Support the Surrey International Writers' Conference!, organized by Jenn Striemer
For thirty-two years, the Surrey International Writers’ Conference… Jenn Striemer needs your support for Support the Surrey International Writers' Conference!
gofund.me
October 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
SiWC has been the beating heart of my local writing community for over thirty years—please consider donating to keep this not for profit conference going after a financially brutal year.
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SIWC invited me last year, paid me fairly for my workshops, and covered my hotel and flights; it was a fantastic conference and it's focused on classes, panels, pitches, and professional development. It's a very useful resource for Canadian writers and I hope it continues!
October 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
SIWC invited me last year, paid me fairly for my workshops, and covered my hotel and flights; it was a fantastic conference and it's focused on classes, panels, pitches, and professional development. It's a very useful resource for Canadian writers and I hope it continues!
Hey friends, SiWC is a labour of love for me and all our staff, board, and volunteers. Please boost our fundraiser to help ensure we're able to continue for years to come. Cancelling this year because of a strike at our hotel was expensive!
We were heartbroken to have to cancel this year’s SiWC. We want to continue to provide an inclusive, welcoming & career-expanding experience for years to come. We're running a GoFundMe to help secure the future of SiWC. Please help if you can by boosting or donating. Thank you! gofund.me/5b4760382
Donate to Support the Surrey International Writers' Conference!, organized by Jenn Striemer
For thirty-two years, the Surrey International Writers’ Conference… Jenn Striemer needs your support for Support the Surrey International Writers' Conference!
gofund.me
October 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Hey friends, SiWC is a labour of love for me and all our staff, board, and volunteers. Please boost our fundraiser to help ensure we're able to continue for years to come. Cancelling this year because of a strike at our hotel was expensive!