Karen Mason
@kmason10.bsky.social
Pet lover, vintage singer, proud Canadian, raging feminist, co-founder and executive director of @soarproject.bsky.social and life partner to @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social. Opinions my own. (She/her)
Early winter mornings with this crew and @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social are getting cozier by the day. #cabinlife ##Pinauslake #rescuepets #remotework
November 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Early winter mornings with this crew and @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social are getting cozier by the day. #cabinlife ##Pinauslake #rescuepets #remotework
In this edition of "Forest Witch Goes to the Big City", @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social is with me in Victoria on behalf of @soarproject.bsky.social for 'Shattering the Silence", a day dedicated to exploring the intersection of #IPV and #BI. #worktravel #cabinlife #goodreasontoleavetheforest
October 16, 2025 at 3:39 PM
In this edition of "Forest Witch Goes to the Big City", @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social is with me in Victoria on behalf of @soarproject.bsky.social for 'Shattering the Silence", a day dedicated to exploring the intersection of #IPV and #BI. #worktravel #cabinlife #goodreasontoleavetheforest
8 years ago, @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social and I promised to "never get married for the rest of our lives together". My love and respect for this kind, gentle, smart, funny man just keep growing. That our love story has building a charity together with @soarproject.bsky.social is the cherry on top.
September 30, 2025 at 2:44 PM
8 years ago, @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social and I promised to "never get married for the rest of our lives together". My love and respect for this kind, gentle, smart, funny man just keep growing. That our love story has building a charity together with @soarproject.bsky.social is the cherry on top.
The always brilliant @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social did a great job representing @soarproject.bsky.social and sharing research findings on #braininjury from #intimatepartnerviolence to a packed room of delegates at the #5wcws in Sydney, Australia today.
September 17, 2025 at 6:34 AM
The always brilliant @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social did a great job representing @soarproject.bsky.social and sharing research findings on #braininjury from #intimatepartnerviolence to a packed room of delegates at the #5wcws in Sydney, Australia today.
What a treat to be in Sydney, Australia talking about all things #BI from #IPV with my partner in all things @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social .
September 15, 2025 at 7:43 AM
What a treat to be in Sydney, Australia talking about all things #BI from #IPV with my partner in all things @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social .
Here we go! @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social and I are starting the long journey from our off-grid home in the forests of Canada to the thriving metropolis of Sydney, Australia for the #5wcws to share what we're up to with
@soarproject.bsky.social. #worktogetherplaytogether #travel
@soarproject.bsky.social. #worktogetherplaytogether #travel
September 10, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Here we go! @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social and I are starting the long journey from our off-grid home in the forests of Canada to the thriving metropolis of Sydney, Australia for the #5wcws to share what we're up to with
@soarproject.bsky.social. #worktogetherplaytogether #travel
@soarproject.bsky.social. #worktogetherplaytogether #travel
Happy birthday to this guy. @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social is loved by animals and humans galore, and I am so blessed to be building a beautiful life with him. #cabinlife #pinauslake #partnersinallthings #lovestory
August 9, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Happy birthday to this guy. @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social is loved by animals and humans galore, and I am so blessed to be building a beautiful life with him. #cabinlife #pinauslake #partnersinallthings #lovestory
How's your long weekend going? I can't believe @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social and I get to enjoy this view, and this place, every day! ##Pinauslake #cabinlife #offgrid
August 3, 2025 at 11:09 PM
How's your long weekend going? I can't believe @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social and I get to enjoy this view, and this place, every day! ##Pinauslake #cabinlife #offgrid
More rain than usual has made for a berry plentiful harvest at Pinaus Lake this season. Filling the pantry with jam made from foraged saskatoons and raspberries is pretty sweet. @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social #cabinlife #offgrid
July 29, 2025 at 4:26 PM
More rain than usual has made for a berry plentiful harvest at Pinaus Lake this season. Filling the pantry with jam made from foraged saskatoons and raspberries is pretty sweet. @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social #cabinlife #offgrid
Reason #92 why I adore this man. While I enjoy a post-workday moment with a good book and a yummy glass of wine, @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social is busy making the steep path beside our cabin home safer and more accessible for all. #cabinlife #Pinauslake #heisakeeper
July 4, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Reason #92 why I adore this man. While I enjoy a post-workday moment with a good book and a yummy glass of wine, @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social is busy making the steep path beside our cabin home safer and more accessible for all. #cabinlife #Pinauslake #heisakeeper
It's official. @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social and I are now living fulltime at our offgrid cabin in the forest. Emptying out the urban condo, getting our stuff up here, and switching out furniture and art has been a lot this week, but we are SO happy! #cabinlife #partnersinallthings
June 29, 2025 at 2:06 AM
It's official. @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social and I are now living fulltime at our offgrid cabin in the forest. Emptying out the urban condo, getting our stuff up here, and switching out furniture and art has been a lot this week, but we are SO happy! #cabinlife #partnersinallthings
Dinner at Rabble in St. John's, Newfoundland last night was #chefskiss and a belated celebration of my 10-year, first date-iversary with @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social. 10 years of adventures. Of fun. Of travel. Of true, magical, messy, wonderful, heart-expanding love. I'm grateful for him every day.
June 16, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Dinner at Rabble in St. John's, Newfoundland last night was #chefskiss and a belated celebration of my 10-year, first date-iversary with @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social. 10 years of adventures. Of fun. Of travel. Of true, magical, messy, wonderful, heart-expanding love. I'm grateful for him every day.
This place does not disappoint! Newfoundland with @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social is all magic so far, with icebergs and puffins, and even a fluffy coyote thrown in.
June 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
This place does not disappoint! Newfoundland with @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social is all magic so far, with icebergs and puffins, and even a fluffy coyote thrown in.
Scenes from our flight to, and first day in, Newfoundland. @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social and I are having a mini break long weekend before we deliver trainings on IPV-BI to cross sectoral groups of frontline workers on Monday and Tuesday in St. John's for @soarproject.bsky.social.
June 12, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Scenes from our flight to, and first day in, Newfoundland. @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social and I are having a mini break long weekend before we deliver trainings on IPV-BI to cross sectoral groups of frontline workers on Monday and Tuesday in St. John's for @soarproject.bsky.social.
It's harder than ever to leave the forest when the drive out looks like this, but @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social and I are looking forward to being in Victoria for the @ccn-rcc.bsky.social conference! #Pinauslake #cabinlife #worktravel @soarproject.bsky.social
June 8, 2025 at 2:18 PM
It's harder than ever to leave the forest when the drive out looks like this, but @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social and I are looking forward to being in Victoria for the @ccn-rcc.bsky.social conference! #Pinauslake #cabinlife #worktravel @soarproject.bsky.social
Look what @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social built for us! #cabinlife #diy #PinausLake #notjustaprettyface
June 7, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Look what @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social built for us! #cabinlife #diy #PinausLake #notjustaprettyface
When @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social and I dig into this #offgrid life, it's a beautiful sight to behold. And while it's not yet even summer, we are already preparing for winter! #cabinlife #Pinauslake #remotework
June 4, 2025 at 4:25 AM
When @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social and I dig into this #offgrid life, it's a beautiful sight to behold. And while it's not yet even summer, we are already preparing for winter! #cabinlife #Pinauslake #remotework
I spent part of yesterday training to serve as a deputy returning officer on federal election day. I am looking forward to supporting our democratic process in what is a critical time for our incredible nation. If you haven't already voted, plan to get out on the 28th and have your say. Please!
April 23, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I spent part of yesterday training to serve as a deputy returning officer on federal election day. I am looking forward to supporting our democratic process in what is a critical time for our incredible nation. If you haven't already voted, plan to get out on the 28th and have your say. Please!
April 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
And here's @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social sharing about his and the larger team's research at #IBIA2025 in Montreal!
March 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
And here's @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social sharing about his and the larger team's research at #IBIA2025 in Montreal!
It's always great to hear from Dr. Eve Valera about #braininjury from #intimatepartnerviolence. Me and @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social are happy to be in Montreal for #IBIA2025. @soarproject.bsky.social
March 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
It's always great to hear from Dr. Eve Valera about #braininjury from #intimatepartnerviolence. Me and @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social are happy to be in Montreal for #IBIA2025. @soarproject.bsky.social
Another stellar day with @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social at the Pinaus Lake Nordic Club. The conditions were grand, the company was splendid, and as usual, we were the only ones out! #cabinlife ##crosscountryskiing #winterfun
January 18, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Another stellar day with @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social at the Pinaus Lake Nordic Club. The conditions were grand, the company was splendid, and as usual, we were the only ones out! #cabinlife ##crosscountryskiing #winterfun
Our lake is the most frozen over yet this morning. Conditions have been consistent with lows overnight around -4 and highs often just above zero. While warmer temps are nice, @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social and I are looking forward to skating and skiing on the lake. #Pinauslake #cabinlife #offgrid
January 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Our lake is the most frozen over yet this morning. Conditions have been consistent with lows overnight around -4 and highs often just above zero. While warmer temps are nice, @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social and I are looking forward to skating and skiing on the lake. #Pinauslake #cabinlife #offgrid
Happy New Year from @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social and I, and the resident, #Pinauslake otters who love to hang out on our dock. #cabinlife #offgrid #forestbathing #holidays
January 1, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Happy New Year from @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social and I, and the resident, #Pinauslake otters who love to hang out on our dock. #cabinlife #offgrid #forestbathing #holidays