Yesterday was the International Trans Day of Visibility. Due to my job, I didn’t get time to put my thoughts together… which in a way is perfect. To the trans and non-binary people I know, you deserve to be seen every single day, not just on a single day of the year.

STATEMENT:

By now, you may have seen the photos or heard the news: a far-right hate group held a rally at the #Dartmouth Cenotaph at Sullivan’s Pond.

Early start this morning to make it to the Pictou County Highland Dance Association competition! There’s an adult beginner category.❤️

27yrs ago, certain I had found “the one.” 20yrs later I left due to abuse. I could no longer live that way. People didn’t believe me. No bruises or scars. No… he etched wounds on my heart, mind, and soul instead.

It’s Heritage Day in Nova Scotia, this year honouring Nora Bernard. Her activism shone a light on the abuses of the residential school system. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nora_Be...

A make-shift pole and I had my first experience properly raising a flag. Can’t wait to teach my Embers unit about flag etiquette!

The Indigenous People of North America have decided to go back to calling the Gulf of Mexico, “Chalchiuhtlicueyecatl”. It is what the Nahuatl People originally called it as it is the domain of the goddess Chalchiuhtlicue, who is assoc w/water bodies, including the Gulf of Mexico.

“I just want to find someone I can build a life with.” 20 yrs old, my friend driving. My bf & I had been talking marriage. My friend got quiet, told me I was lucky, and said those words. When they came out as gay, I understood. Remember we all deserve to find someone to build a life with.

Choosing the tartan for my dance kilt: “There’s just something about this one that I just love…” Takes dog for a walk, looks at the sky: “Ahhh… now it makes sense…”

Who’s going to join me at the Oval on Saturday? Great Canadian Kilt Skate, 4-6pm on Sat Feb 8.

I remember walking down the road with my kids on dark nights, seeing bats flying ahead of us as we walked… and then they disappeared. This is the brightest news I have read in weeks. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Putting my kilt-making skills to use. Ray bought a 2nd hand kilt in need of repairs and alteration. Still much to do, but progress is being made.

Needs caffeine. Makes a pot of coffee. Forgot to put coffee grounds in the coffee maker. I think that summarizes what my week has been like.

Canadian music lost a great one today. RIP Garth Hudson. youtu.be/S7qqnK0Q5hk?...