Ken Harvey
@kenharvey.bsky.social
Writer (Book of Casey Adair, University of Wisconsin Press), Bennington MFA, basset dad, Canadian & US citizen, LGBTQ+. Home is Toronto. Loves Madrid, film, theatre, literature, dogs, progressive politics, classic sitcoms. Visit kenharvey.net 🏳️🌈🇨🇦
Strong leaders don’t need parades.
June 14, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Strong leaders don’t need parades.
Elon & Donnie’s breakup song has to be Musk-Rat Love.
June 7, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Elon & Donnie’s breakup song has to be Musk-Rat Love.
Sorry Google maps. It'll always be the Gulf of Mexico to me.
January 29, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Sorry Google maps. It'll always be the Gulf of Mexico to me.
Last year, when someone installed our new stereo system, they said something that felt only important in a technical sense: “You won’t hear the high notes unless you hear the low notes.” Given how I feel about the world today, those words are far more meaningful than advice about a sound system.
January 27, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Last year, when someone installed our new stereo system, they said something that felt only important in a technical sense: “You won’t hear the high notes unless you hear the low notes.” Given how I feel about the world today, those words are far more meaningful than advice about a sound system.
Love seeing Republicans lose their shit because a Christian actually spoke like a Christian in front of Donald Trump.
January 23, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Love seeing Republicans lose their shit because a Christian actually spoke like a Christian in front of Donald Trump.
So in today's America, it's okay to rename the Gulf of Mexico but it's not okay for people to name themselves according to their gender.
January 22, 2025 at 7:44 PM
So in today's America, it's okay to rename the Gulf of Mexico but it's not okay for people to name themselves according to their gender.
Well, this sure took longer than expected. And we even solicited help from Christmas visitors. Strangely, it was perhaps the toughest puzzle we’ve ever done…and we do a fair amount of puzzles.
January 4, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Well, this sure took longer than expected. And we even solicited help from Christmas visitors. Strangely, it was perhaps the toughest puzzle we’ve ever done…and we do a fair amount of puzzles.
Random thought: I don’t think a movie can be a true cult classic if it’s made to be a cult classic.
December 29, 2024 at 4:07 AM
Random thought: I don’t think a movie can be a true cult classic if it’s made to be a cult classic.
This year’s Christmas haul.
December 27, 2024 at 5:02 PM
This year’s Christmas haul.
Trump is now calling Trudeau "governor" and Canada "the great state of Canada"? If you think this is a joke, do some research on the far right -- especially Tucker Carlson, who has stated that the US needs to save Canadian citizens from "failed socialism." Not this this one, Tucker. Scary stuff.
December 10, 2024 at 7:24 PM
Trump is now calling Trudeau "governor" and Canada "the great state of Canada"? If you think this is a joke, do some research on the far right -- especially Tucker Carlson, who has stated that the US needs to save Canadian citizens from "failed socialism." Not this this one, Tucker. Scary stuff.
I’m far too fidgety to meditate. For me a jigsaw puzzle and a cocktail help clear my mind. This one is Christmas in Paris.
December 9, 2024 at 3:45 AM
I’m far too fidgety to meditate. For me a jigsaw puzzle and a cocktail help clear my mind. This one is Christmas in Paris.
While in NYC last week I was able to get to the Brooklyn Museum to see Judy Chicago’s amazing installation, “The Dinner Party,” a table setting for extraordinary women in history. Stunning.
December 1, 2024 at 4:07 AM
While in NYC last week I was able to get to the Brooklyn Museum to see Judy Chicago’s amazing installation, “The Dinner Party,” a table setting for extraordinary women in history. Stunning.
Really liking this memoir by Oliver Radclyffe
November 25, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Really liking this memoir by Oliver Radclyffe
Morning view from the cottage at the writing retreat.
November 23, 2024 at 3:34 PM
Morning view from the cottage at the writing retreat.
On a writing retreat with two friends.
November 22, 2024 at 12:51 AM
On a writing retreat with two friends.
Next appointment: Doctor Pepper as Surgeon General. He’s responded to backlash by saying he’s “so misunderstood.” Right.
November 21, 2024 at 3:47 AM
Next appointment: Doctor Pepper as Surgeon General. He’s responded to backlash by saying he’s “so misunderstood.” Right.
Q & A with Margo Martindale after a TIFF sneak preview of her new series, The Sticky.
November 19, 2024 at 2:57 AM
Q & A with Margo Martindale after a TIFF sneak preview of her new series, The Sticky.
Reposted by Ken Harvey
The thing about Twitter versus Bluesky is that the right needs liberals on Twitter to make it feel worthwhile, whereas the left doesn’t need conservatives on Bluesky to make it feel worthwhile.
November 17, 2024 at 4:08 AM
The thing about Twitter versus Bluesky is that the right needs liberals on Twitter to make it feel worthwhile, whereas the left doesn’t need conservatives on Bluesky to make it feel worthwhile.
“I tried to drown my sorrows but the bastards learned how to swim.” Frida Kahlo
November 17, 2024 at 5:28 AM
“I tried to drown my sorrows but the bastards learned how to swim.” Frida Kahlo
Proof to my Canadian friends that the US is making some good decisions. Miss Vickie’s is now sold in NYC!
November 16, 2024 at 9:19 PM
Proof to my Canadian friends that the US is making some good decisions. Miss Vickie’s is now sold in NYC!
Officially deactivated X account. Feels good.
November 16, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Officially deactivated X account. Feels good.
Father/daughter post-reading wine moment.
November 16, 2024 at 7:03 PM
Father/daughter post-reading wine moment.
Returning from a great NYC trip: a successful reading, family time, about 500 bookstores.
November 16, 2024 at 6:04 PM
Returning from a great NYC trip: a successful reading, family time, about 500 bookstores.