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Kim Shay
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Reader, learner, aspiring family historian. A little knowledge is a light load to carry.
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Got this back print from the framer today. “Joy,” by the amazing Christi Belcourt. I hung it in the kitchen so I could see joy every day. Goodness knows, we could use some of that. Art is such a comfort when things are crazy.
Framed print of multi coloured beaded-style flowers on a black background. There are greens, reds, yellows, pinks, and blues. The matting around the picture is turquoise and the frame is dark brown.
August 7, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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Got mine today!
May 7, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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I got a surprise in the mail today, @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social ! Can’t wait to start reading.
May 7, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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It’s sunny today! One thing I miss about not living in Saskatchewan is that Ontario winters are so dreary: cloudy, damp, icy. I know it’s not nice in -35° weather, but I really feel the lack of sun here. Been here since 1996, and still feel it. But today, I’m loving the sun.
February 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Finding out details of my family heritage is hard work. This is Emilie McDougall, my 2nd great-grandmother. Her father was Scottish and her mother Métis. Her daughter Agnes, was my great-grandmother, who also married a Métis man. My grandmother rejected her heritage.
Black and white photo of a woman sitting in a chair wearing a black dress. She is Emilie McDougall, and the photo looks like it was taken in the late 19th century.
February 17, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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Glad they had these today.
Picture of a label on green onions that says in red letters "Made in Canada."
February 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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This is a fantastic book.
Cover of the book "All the Little Monsters: How I Learned to Live With Anxiety," by David A. Robertson.
January 29, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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Players of the shame game
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December 30, 2024 at 2:38 PM
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Book 54. One more to go!
The cover of The Complete Journals of L.M. Montgomery, edited by Mary Henley Rubio and Elizabeth Hillman Waterston. A portrait of Montgomery as a woman in her late teens. She has dark curly hair, worn in an up-do. She is wearing a white, high collared blouse. She is staring of mildly, not facing the camera. Her eyes are quite found, and she has a slender nose.
December 22, 2024 at 1:57 PM
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Not normally one for sharing food photos, but when my poached eggs turn out well, I'm always happy.
A picture of two poached eggs on top of sliced avocado, on a piece of whole wheat bread. The plate they are sitting on is blue. In the upper left corner, there is the edge of a laptop.
December 19, 2024 at 1:22 PM
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Christmas vibes.
A picture of a Christmas tree with white lights on the right. In the background is a fireplace with a white mantle and covered with cedar and berry garland. There are three nutcracker decorations on the mantle and 5 small tea light candles spaced along the mantle. In the foreground there is a wooden coffee table with a book and a glass on it.
December 15, 2024 at 9:27 PM
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I put up a bird feeder recently. I love watching the chickadees and cardinals. It has also attracted a grey squirrel I have named Mr. Potter (villain from It's a Wonderful Life). I am becoming one of those people who battle squirrels.
A wooden birdfeeder hanging on a post in a back yard. There is also a small cage for a suet cake hanging next to it. There are no birds at the feeder.
December 13, 2024 at 1:41 PM
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Tree is up but not fully decorated. I think I need white lights in the living room all year long.
Evergreen tree branches with white mini lights. The background is dim, highlighting the mini lights which are glowing softly.
December 13, 2024 at 2:27 AM
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#1 Who We Are, Murray Sinclair.
Brillilant. He was so wise.
The cover of Who We Are has a portrait of the Honourable Murray Sinclair, with greying hair and a serious, pensive look on his face. His Ashniaabe name is also on the cover, Mazina Giizhik.
December 9, 2024 at 4:48 PM
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#2, Winipêk, Niigan Sinclair.

I cried a couple of times.
The Cover of the book Winipek: Visiions of Canada From and Indigenous Centre, by Niigan Sinclair. The black lettering of the title is written over a map of Winnipeg. In the centre of the map, the Red River and the Assiniboine Rivers are blue, while the rest of the map is black and white.
December 9, 2024 at 4:48 PM
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#3 The Knowing, Tanya Talaga

Very moving.
The cover of Tanya Talaga's book, the Knowing shows a reproduction of a painting where Indigenous People in colonial times are being pulled and manhandled by nuns, RCMP officers, and priests.
December 9, 2024 at 4:48 PM
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#4 The Road Year, Rick Mercer.
Again, listen on Audible. Mercer's reading is hilarious.
Photograph of Rick Mercer, a greying man in his late mid-50's, arms crossed, with an easy smile. In the background is sea and green grass.
December 9, 2024 at 4:48 PM
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It's only December 6, but I know my top reads for 2024:

#5 Surrender, Bono. Make sure you listen on Audible. Hearing it read in his own voice is excellent.
Photograph of the cover of Bono's book. Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story. A serious looking expression when he was probably in his 20's. In black and white with yellow lettering.
December 9, 2024 at 4:48 PM
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Afternoon walk:

Colour: grey.
Picture of a stone bell tower. Yellow leaves and snow in the foreground. The sky is grey and moody.
December 4, 2024 at 9:13 PM
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I have been learning to be more present in the moment. That means when I go for a walk, I don't stew about things. Rather, I pay attention to the things around me: the sound of cars and birds; the brisk wind on my face, and today, the feel of snow on my cheeks. So peaceful.
Autumn leaves lightly dusted with snow. They are faded and dried leaves in a pile.
December 2, 2024 at 9:40 PM
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Today is the birthdate of LM Montgomery, November 30, 1874. One of the most fascinating women I've read about. So much more than her books; sad in many ways, flawed, but fascinating.
Picture of Lucy Maud Montgomery, a Canadian author. She is in her 30's, wearing a blue dress, sitting at a desk, looking down, and writing. She looks pensive, but happy.
November 30, 2024 at 12:28 PM
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Every morning while I read, he is my companion.
Picture of a black cat lying on a couch, looking into the camera.
November 23, 2024 at 12:02 PM
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Little pleasures.
Picture of a white mug with the words "Books: Because it's too peopley outside." In the background a drip coffee carafe.
November 21, 2024 at 11:01 AM
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Claude, living the good life. Interesting how if my dogs did this, they'd be in trouble.
Picture of a black cat lying on a table.
November 18, 2024 at 1:43 PM
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Book 48 for 2024:

A must read.
November 16, 2024 at 12:41 PM