maisonmauve.bsky.social
@maisonmauve.bsky.social
Just another Canadian trying to live their authentic life.
Woke up to a beautiful winter wonderland.

#canadianwinter
April 9, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Day 1 on my ADHD meds (generic vyvanse). HOLY CRAP! I can function normally?! It's like the fog and heaviness have been lifted. Before meds, EVERYTHING required substantial effort, and I felt like I was constantly failing. Today feels lighter, more doable. Feels nice.

#adhd
#audhd
April 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Noticed this new leaf on my Anthurium King of Spades. It definitely gave me a dopamine hit.
March 7, 2025 at 5:10 PM
It's always a dangerous game when you go to a greenhouse "just to get soil". Sometimes, plants just jump onto your cart.

#agloenemapictumtricolor
March 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Sending mixed signals.
February 23, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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The cellblock at the Ottawa courthouse is looking for donations of winter gear for formerly incarcerated people who are often released with nothing but the shirts on their backs.

You can drop donations at the courthouse at 161 Elgin, to the attention of Sheri.
February 21, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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"If the public gets so apathetic to attacks on trans people that coded language is no longer necessary, Republicans will no longer need to stick to niche issues like sports to get to trans people. They’ll be able to start a far more comprehensive and violent regime of eradication."
On a precipice
In the 2024 American election, Republicans spent nearly $215 million dollars on ads fear mongering about the presence of trans people in society. It was their wedge issue of choice, along with manufac...
www.maelys.bio
February 9, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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If you followed evidence, you wouldn't support conservative positions. To address the threat of being informed, conservatives have been undermining teaching of critical thinking skills, silencing diverse views, attacking scientists for their evidence-based conclusions, banning books, etc.
February 1, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Unlike some places, equality, diversity, and inclusion are celebrated in Lowertown. At the start of Black History Month, we honour the cultures and contributions of Canadians of African and Caribbean descent. Check out the events organized by Black History Ottawa! www.blackhistoryottawa.org/about-5
Black History Month 2025 | Black History Ottawa
www.blackhistoryottawa.org
February 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Having plants has brought me so much joy.

Pictured here:
Woolly Senecio
Variegated bear paw
Both are very soft and fuzzy.
January 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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There's going to be a news article in the not too distant future about how the trans lifeline saw a huge increase in calls today.

Help keep it running.
Great, so how long do we have to repeatedly see Elon throwing up a nazi salute at a presidential inauguration before some other horrible shiny thing makes the news

Anyway share this link around and/or donate if you can please
Donate - Trans Lifeline
Support our work with a donation! Trans Lifeline is primarily funded by individual donors; donations of all sizes are deeply appreciated and put to good
translifeline.org
January 20, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Wanna come to my birthday party? #ottawa
January 8, 2025 at 1:22 AM
This is what 47.82$ worth of groceries looks like in Ottawa, Ontario. Yes, I splurged on water flavour drops, but they bring joy to my life. Anyway, this is bonkers.
December 12, 2024 at 4:36 PM
I found a recipe online for edible cookie dough. Though it’s not perfect, it’s close enough to satisfy a craving: 1 cup oat flour, I cup dates, 1/3 cups milk, chocolate chips, vanilla extract. I give this a rating of 7.5/10. Worth trying. Perhaps substitute some oat flour with protein powder?
December 9, 2024 at 1:26 AM
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I made a bilingual radio play that's a satire about trans moral panics. I've worked on it for the past 18 months; it's been my way to deal with the moment.

If you like it, please share!
Océanne and Tristan Cross the Atlantic
YouTube video by Maëlys McArdle
youtu.be
December 4, 2024 at 2:10 AM