Michelle Preen
@michellepreen.bsky.social
Storyteller ✍️ | Golden Retriever dog mom 🐕🐾| nature & hiking enthusiast 🍃⛰️ | creative explorer 🎨 📷 | from the beautiful city of Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Michelle Preen
@michellepreen.bsky.social
· Aug 27
A carefully curated starter pack for anyone who loves #GoldenRetrievers - and who doesn't? 💛🐕🐾
#dogsofbluesky #dogs
@goldretrieverus.bsky.social
@thegoldenratio4.bsky.social
@somersetgoldens.bsky.social
go.bsky.app/GkyVLvw
#dogsofbluesky #dogs
@goldretrieverus.bsky.social
@thegoldenratio4.bsky.social
@somersetgoldens.bsky.social
go.bsky.app/GkyVLvw
Trying to read a #book when you have a #GoldenRetriever #puppy takes a lot of patience 💛
Nevertheless, I’m loving “Gone Before Goodbye” by @harlancoben.bsky.social and #ReeseWitherspoon
#dogsofbluesky
#BookSky
#Fridayreads
Nevertheless, I’m loving “Gone Before Goodbye” by @harlancoben.bsky.social and #ReeseWitherspoon
#dogsofbluesky
#BookSky
#Fridayreads
October 31, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Trying to read a #book when you have a #GoldenRetriever #puppy takes a lot of patience 💛
Nevertheless, I’m loving “Gone Before Goodbye” by @harlancoben.bsky.social and #ReeseWitherspoon
#dogsofbluesky
#BookSky
#Fridayreads
Nevertheless, I’m loving “Gone Before Goodbye” by @harlancoben.bsky.social and #ReeseWitherspoon
#dogsofbluesky
#BookSky
#Fridayreads
A carefully curated starter pack for anyone who loves #GoldenRetrievers - and who doesn't? 💛🐕🐾
#dogsofbluesky #dogs
@goldretrieverus.bsky.social
@thegoldenratio4.bsky.social
@somersetgoldens.bsky.social
go.bsky.app/GkyVLvw
#dogsofbluesky #dogs
@goldretrieverus.bsky.social
@thegoldenratio4.bsky.social
@somersetgoldens.bsky.social
go.bsky.app/GkyVLvw
August 27, 2025 at 1:57 PM
A carefully curated starter pack for anyone who loves #GoldenRetrievers - and who doesn't? 💛🐕🐾
#dogsofbluesky #dogs
@goldretrieverus.bsky.social
@thegoldenratio4.bsky.social
@somersetgoldens.bsky.social
go.bsky.app/GkyVLvw
#dogsofbluesky #dogs
@goldretrieverus.bsky.social
@thegoldenratio4.bsky.social
@somersetgoldens.bsky.social
go.bsky.app/GkyVLvw
Today is #InternationalDogDay, a special day to honor and appreciate #dogs of all kinds 🐾 Djembe & I will be donating to a #GoldenRetriever Rescue org.
#dogsofbluesky
@dogs.bsky.social @goldretrieverus.bsky.social
@dogs100.bsky.social
#dogsofbluesky
@dogs.bsky.social @goldretrieverus.bsky.social
@dogs100.bsky.social
August 26, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Today is #InternationalDogDay, a special day to honor and appreciate #dogs of all kinds 🐾 Djembe & I will be donating to a #GoldenRetriever Rescue org.
#dogsofbluesky
@dogs.bsky.social @goldretrieverus.bsky.social
@dogs100.bsky.social
#dogsofbluesky
@dogs.bsky.social @goldretrieverus.bsky.social
@dogs100.bsky.social
Spring has arrived in Cape Town and the wild #flowers are popping up everywhere 🌼
#GoldenRetriever #dogsofbluesky #nature
#GoldenRetriever #dogsofbluesky #nature
August 23, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Spring has arrived in Cape Town and the wild #flowers are popping up everywhere 🌼
#GoldenRetriever #dogsofbluesky #nature
#GoldenRetriever #dogsofbluesky #nature
Right place, right time! Captured this beautiful Malachite Sunbird in my garden on my iPhone this morning 💙
#birds #birdsofbluesky #nature #photography
#birds #birdsofbluesky #nature #photography
August 10, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Right place, right time! Captured this beautiful Malachite Sunbird in my garden on my iPhone this morning 💙
#birds #birdsofbluesky #nature #photography
#birds #birdsofbluesky #nature #photography
Weekend vibes…
What’s more special than the love of a #dog
Being a #GoldenRetriever Djembe just wants to be close to his people at all times 🩵
#dogsofbluesky
What’s more special than the love of a #dog
Being a #GoldenRetriever Djembe just wants to be close to his people at all times 🩵
#dogsofbluesky
August 9, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Weekend vibes…
What’s more special than the love of a #dog
Being a #GoldenRetriever Djembe just wants to be close to his people at all times 🩵
#dogsofbluesky
What’s more special than the love of a #dog
Being a #GoldenRetriever Djembe just wants to be close to his people at all times 🩵
#dogsofbluesky
August 1, 2025 at 6:12 AM
The alt text is a must read 😉
Happy #stunday
I played a bit with this picture of Ruby
If you want a giggle read the alt text
#monochrome
#photography
#dogsofbluesky
I played a bit with this picture of Ruby
If you want a giggle read the alt text
#monochrome
#photography
#dogsofbluesky
July 28, 2025 at 5:40 AM
The alt text is a must read 😉
Reposted by Michelle Preen
Some days feel too fast, too loud, too much.
But even when the world is rushing by, take time to pause.
Because stillness is its own kind of strength.
#motivationalquotes
#anxiety #selfcare #mindfulness #inspiration #rabbit #bunny #naturelovers
But even when the world is rushing by, take time to pause.
Because stillness is its own kind of strength.
#motivationalquotes
#anxiety #selfcare #mindfulness #inspiration #rabbit #bunny #naturelovers
July 27, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Some days feel too fast, too loud, too much.
But even when the world is rushing by, take time to pause.
Because stillness is its own kind of strength.
#motivationalquotes
#anxiety #selfcare #mindfulness #inspiration #rabbit #bunny #naturelovers
But even when the world is rushing by, take time to pause.
Because stillness is its own kind of strength.
#motivationalquotes
#anxiety #selfcare #mindfulness #inspiration #rabbit #bunny #naturelovers
It’s Friday at last #dogsofbluesky friends, and Djembe is ready for the weekend!
@dogs.bsky.social
#dogsky
#dogs #goldenretriever
@dogs.bsky.social
#dogsky
#dogs #goldenretriever
July 25, 2025 at 6:33 AM
It’s Friday at last #dogsofbluesky friends, and Djembe is ready for the weekend!
@dogs.bsky.social
#dogsky
#dogs #goldenretriever
@dogs.bsky.social
#dogsky
#dogs #goldenretriever
Reposted by Michelle Preen
Steven, are you trying your best? Are you? Are you really?
July 20, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Steven, are you trying your best? Are you? Are you really?
Note to self…
A valuable sign I encountered when I walked 260km in June on the Portuguese Coastal Camiño.
#amwriting #hiking #selfhelp
A valuable sign I encountered when I walked 260km in June on the Portuguese Coastal Camiño.
#amwriting #hiking #selfhelp
July 20, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Note to self…
A valuable sign I encountered when I walked 260km in June on the Portuguese Coastal Camiño.
#amwriting #hiking #selfhelp
A valuable sign I encountered when I walked 260km in June on the Portuguese Coastal Camiño.
#amwriting #hiking #selfhelp
I see you 🩵
Love this little floofball so much!
@dogs.bsky.social
#dog #dogs #dogsofbluesky #dogpics #goldenretriever
Love this little floofball so much!
@dogs.bsky.social
#dog #dogs #dogsofbluesky #dogpics #goldenretriever
July 15, 2025 at 12:43 PM
I see you 🩵
Love this little floofball so much!
@dogs.bsky.social
#dog #dogs #dogsofbluesky #dogpics #goldenretriever
Love this little floofball so much!
@dogs.bsky.social
#dog #dogs #dogsofbluesky #dogpics #goldenretriever
I wrote this children's #picturebook to help raise money for the endangered Cape Parrot. This beautiful bird is endemic to South Africa & there are sadly less than 2000 remaining in the wild. I love projects like this which help kids understand & appreciate the value of #nature
#kidlit #kidlitsky
#kidlit #kidlitsky
July 14, 2025 at 9:09 AM
I wrote this children's #picturebook to help raise money for the endangered Cape Parrot. This beautiful bird is endemic to South Africa & there are sadly less than 2000 remaining in the wild. I love projects like this which help kids understand & appreciate the value of #nature
#kidlit #kidlitsky
#kidlit #kidlitsky
July 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
How amazing! The children's book I wrote for BookDash has been translated into 8 African languages, adapted as a radio show and distributed widely for free to the most disadvantaged households in South Africa and beyond!
#PictureBooks #KidLit #KidLitSky
bookdash.org/books/the-lo...
#PictureBooks #KidLit #KidLitSky
bookdash.org/books/the-lo...
The lost laugh - Book Dash
Spotty the Hyena has lost his laugh. How did this happen? Where could it be? And can the other animals help him find it?
bookdash.org
July 12, 2025 at 2:41 PM
How amazing! The children's book I wrote for BookDash has been translated into 8 African languages, adapted as a radio show and distributed widely for free to the most disadvantaged households in South Africa and beyond!
#PictureBooks #KidLit #KidLitSky
bookdash.org/books/the-lo...
#PictureBooks #KidLit #KidLitSky
bookdash.org/books/the-lo...
Reposted by Michelle Preen
Sharing impactful, innovative & inclusive action in African cities & regions 🏙️
From bringing clean cooking solutions to 20 000+ people, to advocating for the voice of cities & regions at #COP29 & #COP16, we’ve had a busy year!
Read: mailchi.mp/iclei/africa...
Sign up: mailchi.mp/iclei/africa...
From bringing clean cooking solutions to 20 000+ people, to advocating for the voice of cities & regions at #COP29 & #COP16, we’ve had a busy year!
Read: mailchi.mp/iclei/africa...
Sign up: mailchi.mp/iclei/africa...
December 10, 2024 at 8:21 AM
Sharing impactful, innovative & inclusive action in African cities & regions 🏙️
From bringing clean cooking solutions to 20 000+ people, to advocating for the voice of cities & regions at #COP29 & #COP16, we’ve had a busy year!
Read: mailchi.mp/iclei/africa...
Sign up: mailchi.mp/iclei/africa...
From bringing clean cooking solutions to 20 000+ people, to advocating for the voice of cities & regions at #COP29 & #COP16, we’ve had a busy year!
Read: mailchi.mp/iclei/africa...
Sign up: mailchi.mp/iclei/africa...
Reposted by Michelle Preen
December 9, 2024 at 6:21 AM
Djembe’s cheeky smile, when ask if that’s a piece of stick in his mouth?! 😂 #grc #weekendsmiles
December 1, 2024 at 5:51 AM
Djembe’s cheeky smile, when ask if that’s a piece of stick in his mouth?! 😂 #grc #weekendsmiles
I wrote this children's #book about Spotty the Hyena who loses his laugh, with the hope of showing kids that #hyenas are not as bad as they are often made out to be! It's free to download through Book Dash #writingcommmunity #conservation #nature #writing
bookdash.org/books/the-lo...
bookdash.org/books/the-lo...
The lost laugh - Book Dash
Spotty the Hyena has lost his laugh. How did this happen? Where could it be? And can the other animals help him find it?
bookdash.org
November 28, 2024 at 5:14 AM
I wrote this children's #book about Spotty the Hyena who loses his laugh, with the hope of showing kids that #hyenas are not as bad as they are often made out to be! It's free to download through Book Dash #writingcommmunity #conservation #nature #writing
bookdash.org/books/the-lo...
bookdash.org/books/the-lo...
Reposted by Michelle Preen
Calling all cities to share their interest in being part of JOURNEYS for LIFE 💚 #ForNature
Launched at @migratoryspecies.bsky.social's #CMSCOP14, this initiative supports cities & regions as they take action to conserve migratory species & their migratory journeys.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Launched at @migratoryspecies.bsky.social's #CMSCOP14, this initiative supports cities & regions as they take action to conserve migratory species & their migratory journeys.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 27, 2024 at 12:34 PM
Calling all cities to share their interest in being part of JOURNEYS for LIFE 💚 #ForNature
Launched at @migratoryspecies.bsky.social's #CMSCOP14, this initiative supports cities & regions as they take action to conserve migratory species & their migratory journeys.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Launched at @migratoryspecies.bsky.social's #CMSCOP14, this initiative supports cities & regions as they take action to conserve migratory species & their migratory journeys.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Innovative work being done in the food space 🍋🌽🥗🌾
This week, @cityofct.bsky.social is hosting gov leaders, researchers & youth ambassadors from 20 African & European cities.
Participants are engaging in workshops, presentations & site visits in #CapeTown exploring the diverse food landscape 🍎
More: africa.iclei.org/cape-town-to... #AfriFOODlinks
Participants are engaging in workshops, presentations & site visits in #CapeTown exploring the diverse food landscape 🍎
More: africa.iclei.org/cape-town-to... #AfriFOODlinks
November 28, 2024 at 4:44 AM
Innovative work being done in the food space 🍋🌽🥗🌾
Proud to have been part of creating this valuable initiative for cities 💚
Cities and regions are critical to addressing #biodiversity loss & reconnecting people with nature.
#CitiesWithNature can be a part of the solution #ForNature 🏙️🌳🐦
Find out more & explore the value of cities for nature here: citieswithnature.org/the-value-of...
#CitiesWithNature can be a part of the solution #ForNature 🏙️🌳🐦
Find out more & explore the value of cities for nature here: citieswithnature.org/the-value-of...
November 28, 2024 at 4:41 AM
Proud to have been part of creating this valuable initiative for cities 💚