Erica🧚♂️ Author, Writing Mentor, Speaker, Open Sky Stories
@openskystories.bsky.social
Author of the Pixie Series & co-host of The Mail Art Stories Project. 🧚 Helping you break through creative blocks & embrace this beautiful, messy, imperfect life. https://openskystories.com/social-media/
Does anyone know if there is a clip link for today's CBC Ontario Morning show? Looking for the section on Nav's conversations in Peterborough. #Ptbo
April 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Does anyone know if there is a clip link for today's CBC Ontario Morning show? Looking for the section on Nav's conversations in Peterborough. #Ptbo
I wrote a children's book about unhealthy relationships.
Every single time I see a clip of Poilievre, his smile creeps me out & I've realized, he is a fox. He uses his charm to convince people he's on their side & trying to be helpful while tearing their world apart. #NeverPoilievre
Every single time I see a clip of Poilievre, his smile creeps me out & I've realized, he is a fox. He uses his charm to convince people he's on their side & trying to be helpful while tearing their world apart. #NeverPoilievre
April 11, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I wrote a children's book about unhealthy relationships.
Every single time I see a clip of Poilievre, his smile creeps me out & I've realized, he is a fox. He uses his charm to convince people he's on their side & trying to be helpful while tearing their world apart. #NeverPoilievre
Every single time I see a clip of Poilievre, his smile creeps me out & I've realized, he is a fox. He uses his charm to convince people he's on their side & trying to be helpful while tearing their world apart. #NeverPoilievre
Back online after a week of state of emergency ice storm, power outages, flooded basement, website crash, failed brakes and family emergencies. What did I miss?
April 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Back online after a week of state of emergency ice storm, power outages, flooded basement, website crash, failed brakes and family emergencies. What did I miss?
Think your vote doesn't matter? In the provincial election my newly 18 son figured out how to vote in Windsor (where they go to school, not home riding), & with ID issues since he doesn't go by his legal name. His candidate won by ~3 votes. #ElbowsUp Vote!
(I tell this to my College students!)
(I tell this to my College students!)
March 29, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Think your vote doesn't matter? In the provincial election my newly 18 son figured out how to vote in Windsor (where they go to school, not home riding), & with ID issues since he doesn't go by his legal name. His candidate won by ~3 votes. #ElbowsUp Vote!
(I tell this to my College students!)
(I tell this to my College students!)
It’s here! It’s here! It’s here! I’ve always been proud of my little library on my front yard and now it has incredible company! Thanks @emmaharrisonptbo.bsky.social ! #ElbowsUp #ptbo
March 27, 2025 at 10:01 PM
It’s here! It’s here! It’s here! I’ve always been proud of my little library on my front yard and now it has incredible company! Thanks @emmaharrisonptbo.bsky.social ! #ElbowsUp #ptbo
spotted in the wilds of Peterborough! Let's make this happen!
March 25, 2025 at 8:48 PM
spotted in the wilds of Peterborough! Let's make this happen!
ATTN: Ptbo Community
I'm hoping to spend time this summer recording audiobooks for my Pixie Series. Does anyone know of a space that I could use for recording? Bonus points if they also could help with the mixing etc. #Ptbo #CanadianAuthor
I'm hoping to spend time this summer recording audiobooks for my Pixie Series. Does anyone know of a space that I could use for recording? Bonus points if they also could help with the mixing etc. #Ptbo #CanadianAuthor
March 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
ATTN: Ptbo Community
I'm hoping to spend time this summer recording audiobooks for my Pixie Series. Does anyone know of a space that I could use for recording? Bonus points if they also could help with the mixing etc. #Ptbo #CanadianAuthor
I'm hoping to spend time this summer recording audiobooks for my Pixie Series. Does anyone know of a space that I could use for recording? Bonus points if they also could help with the mixing etc. #Ptbo #CanadianAuthor
I teach at my local college & plan on spending time each week encouraging students to do some research, find a candidate that aligns with their values, and VOTE! 🇨🇦
March 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I teach at my local college & plan on spending time each week encouraging students to do some research, find a candidate that aligns with their values, and VOTE! 🇨🇦
update: he has now said, "You've published 2 children's books? Wow. Some people want to publish all of their lives and never do it."
Seriously. Take my money.
Seriously. Take my money.
Getting a new furnace today. One of the guys working on it has so far:
-Exclaimed with pure excitement about the robins gathering in my yard.
-Remarked on how me and my elder cat are living our best lives.
I shall only be calling this HVAC crew from this day forward.
-Exclaimed with pure excitement about the robins gathering in my yard.
-Remarked on how me and my elder cat are living our best lives.
I shall only be calling this HVAC crew from this day forward.
March 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
update: he has now said, "You've published 2 children's books? Wow. Some people want to publish all of their lives and never do it."
Seriously. Take my money.
Seriously. Take my money.
Getting a new furnace today. One of the guys working on it has so far:
-Exclaimed with pure excitement about the robins gathering in my yard.
-Remarked on how me and my elder cat are living our best lives.
I shall only be calling this HVAC crew from this day forward.
-Exclaimed with pure excitement about the robins gathering in my yard.
-Remarked on how me and my elder cat are living our best lives.
I shall only be calling this HVAC crew from this day forward.
March 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Getting a new furnace today. One of the guys working on it has so far:
-Exclaimed with pure excitement about the robins gathering in my yard.
-Remarked on how me and my elder cat are living our best lives.
I shall only be calling this HVAC crew from this day forward.
-Exclaimed with pure excitement about the robins gathering in my yard.
-Remarked on how me and my elder cat are living our best lives.
I shall only be calling this HVAC crew from this day forward.
I miss The Weakerthans. #CanadianMusic
March 18, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I miss The Weakerthans. #CanadianMusic
Been trying to think about what I can do to feel better about the world right now. My solution. Invite friends over for an art-making pot-luck.
March 16, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Been trying to think about what I can do to feel better about the world right now. My solution. Invite friends over for an art-making pot-luck.
Have I got the shopping order right?
Local
Canadian
Mexican
Everyone else except USA
DEI
#ElbowsUp #CanadianMade #ShopLocal
Local
Canadian
Mexican
Everyone else except USA
DEI
#ElbowsUp #CanadianMade #ShopLocal
March 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Have I got the shopping order right?
Local
Canadian
Mexican
Everyone else except USA
DEI
#ElbowsUp #CanadianMade #ShopLocal
Local
Canadian
Mexican
Everyone else except USA
DEI
#ElbowsUp #CanadianMade #ShopLocal
Anyone know a cat food brand that is made in Canada (and hopefully won't break the bank!). #madeincanada #elbowsup
March 5, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Anyone know a cat food brand that is made in Canada (and hopefully won't break the bank!). #madeincanada #elbowsup
In my Food&Culture class at college today students were discussing water as a commodity. Should it be for sale? Who should govern it? etc. There were a lot of great ideas with interesting variety. The one thing they all were in agreement on... None of our water for the USA. (they'e paying attention)
March 3, 2025 at 11:24 PM
In my Food&Culture class at college today students were discussing water as a commodity. Should it be for sale? Who should govern it? etc. There were a lot of great ideas with interesting variety. The one thing they all were in agreement on... None of our water for the USA. (they'e paying attention)
I've been walking away from friends and acquaintances lately based on conversations where they express far right views (conspiracy rhetoric etc). I don't hate them. I'm not mad. But being in their company makes me feel ... gross.
March 2, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I've been walking away from friends and acquaintances lately based on conversations where they express far right views (conspiracy rhetoric etc). I don't hate them. I'm not mad. But being in their company makes me feel ... gross.
Watching the interview right now where Zelenskyy is being asked “Have you said thank-you once?” is making my blood boil & my heart sink.
Have a look at this page from my Pixie and the Fox book.
“Don’t overreact.” “I’m only trying to help you.”
Words spoken by bullies & abusers.
Have a look at this page from my Pixie and the Fox book.
“Don’t overreact.” “I’m only trying to help you.”
Words spoken by bullies & abusers.
March 1, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Watching the interview right now where Zelenskyy is being asked “Have you said thank-you once?” is making my blood boil & my heart sink.
Have a look at this page from my Pixie and the Fox book.
“Don’t overreact.” “I’m only trying to help you.”
Words spoken by bullies & abusers.
Have a look at this page from my Pixie and the Fox book.
“Don’t overreact.” “I’m only trying to help you.”
Words spoken by bullies & abusers.
I admit to having zero hope in this provincial election. BUT I just got back from voting with my 21 year old because I refuse to be apathetic.
February 27, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I admit to having zero hope in this provincial election. BUT I just got back from voting with my 21 year old because I refuse to be apathetic.
I talked to my 21 year old son about this. I had him take bystander intervention webinar with me a few years ago presented by @julieslalonde.bsky.social & we talked about what the bystanders in this situation could have done in a way that was safe(perhaps the folks in this audience should take it)
During a GOP town hall at Coeur d'Alene High School, Teresa Borrenpohl called out, “Is this a lecture or a town hall?” Witnesses said three unidentified men, who were not wearing badges or ID, then physically removed from her seat by order of the Idaho county sheriff.
February 25, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I talked to my 21 year old son about this. I had him take bystander intervention webinar with me a few years ago presented by @julieslalonde.bsky.social & we talked about what the bystanders in this situation could have done in a way that was safe(perhaps the folks in this audience should take it)
I'm on reading week at the college I teach at & my only plans are to hang out with my eldest son (who is home also on reading week), have coffee dates with pals, visit my parents, write my book & do jigsaw puzzles. (oh, and vote!)
February 25, 2025 at 1:06 PM
I'm on reading week at the college I teach at & my only plans are to hang out with my eldest son (who is home also on reading week), have coffee dates with pals, visit my parents, write my book & do jigsaw puzzles. (oh, and vote!)
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February 19, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Love audiobooks? This is your semi-regular reminder that
@libro.fm supports Independent Booksellers and not billionaires. I support Ptbo 🇨🇦 based bookstore Take Cover with my subscription. More books. Less capitalism. libro.fm/referral?rf_...
@libro.fm supports Independent Booksellers and not billionaires. I support Ptbo 🇨🇦 based bookstore Take Cover with my subscription. More books. Less capitalism. libro.fm/referral?rf_...
Today I submitted my entry to the Toronto Star writing contest AND I got paid for having my books in public libraries. Thanks Canada Council for the Arts! I feel like a real true author!
February 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Today I submitted my entry to the Toronto Star writing contest AND I got paid for having my books in public libraries. Thanks Canada Council for the Arts! I feel like a real true author!
I'm at a bit of a loss over my vote for the provincial election. What I really want, is a leader who is kind. Who doesn't focus on attacking other parties. Who has a history of helping people. I'll be looking for these qualities in my local candidates & party leaders.
February 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I'm at a bit of a loss over my vote for the provincial election. What I really want, is a leader who is kind. Who doesn't focus on attacking other parties. Who has a history of helping people. I'll be looking for these qualities in my local candidates & party leaders.