Penny McKinlay
@pennymck.bsky.social
Wordsmith, nature lover, cat whisperer, housesitter, pedestrian: Wanderlust and Words (https://wanderlustandwords.substack.com), EcoFriendly West (ecofriendlywest.ca) & Nature Companion (naturecompanion.ca) Victoria, BC
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Winter oranges, storytelling, Advent, and the wisdom of the owl – Footnotes to a Conversation, November 24, 2025 wanderlustandwords.substack.com/p/footnotes-...
Well-deserved rewards for unsung heroes; the long, honourable history of catsitters; pillowy green clouds and lollipops; and some easy words to add to your French vocabulary – Footnotes to a Conversation, December 1, 2025
Footnotes to a Conversation, December 1, 2025
Well-deserved rewards for unsung heroes; the long, honourable history of catsitters; pillowy green clouds and lollipops; and some easy words to add to your French vocabulary – Footnotes to a Conversat...
wanderlustandwords.substack.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Well-deserved rewards for unsung heroes; the long, honourable history of catsitters; pillowy green clouds and lollipops; and some easy words to add to your French vocabulary – Footnotes to a Conversation, December 1, 2025
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Winter oranges, storytelling, Advent, and the wisdom of the owl – Footnotes to a Conversation, November 24, 2025 wanderlustandwords.substack.com/p/footnotes-...
November 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Winter oranges, storytelling, Advent, and the wisdom of the owl – Footnotes to a Conversation, November 24, 2025 wanderlustandwords.substack.com/p/footnotes-...
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BBC story looks at #Mumbai's amazing Art Deco legacy www.bbc.com/news/article...
Mumbai's glorious Art Deco legacy at 100
Mumbai is home to one of the world's largest collection of Art Deco buildings, but many are unprotected.
www.bbc.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:56 PM
BBC story looks at #Mumbai's amazing Art Deco legacy www.bbc.com/news/article...
Dramatic skies over Lyon, France
November 21, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Dramatic skies over Lyon, France
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Roberts Bank wildlife - seals, gulls, sandpipers, ducks, swans and beautiful bald eagles! We must protect this area for migratory birds, nature and wildlife 🥰❤️🇨🇦 delta BC 🇨🇦
November 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Roberts Bank wildlife - seals, gulls, sandpipers, ducks, swans and beautiful bald eagles! We must protect this area for migratory birds, nature and wildlife 🥰❤️🇨🇦 delta BC 🇨🇦
I’m right, you’re wrong; reading with our eyes; the art of JMW Turner; and unexpected joy – Footnotes to a Conversation, November 17, 2025
Footnotes to a Conversation, November 17, 2025
I’m right, you’re wrong; reading with our eyes; the art of JMW Turner; and unexpected joy – Footnotes to a Conversation, November 17, 2025
wanderlustandwords.substack.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I’m right, you’re wrong; reading with our eyes; the art of JMW Turner; and unexpected joy – Footnotes to a Conversation, November 17, 2025
Enjoying Toulon – its bustling waterfront, kilometre-long market, and shady squares
Toulon: Naval Might, Shady Squares, and Botanical Greenery
Enjoying Toulon – its bustling waterfront, kilometre-long market, and shady squares
wanderlustandwords.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Enjoying Toulon – its bustling waterfront, kilometre-long market, and shady squares
Magical glass, ambitious donuts and iconic pasta, an artful stress reliever, and sexy scents – Footnotes to a Conversation, November 10, 2025 wanderlustandwords.substack.com/p/footnotes-...
Footnotes to a Conversation, November 10, 2025
Magical glass, ambitious donuts and iconic pasta, an artful stress reliever, and sexy scents – Footnotes to a Conversation, November 10, 2025
wanderlustandwords.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Magical glass, ambitious donuts and iconic pasta, an artful stress reliever, and sexy scents – Footnotes to a Conversation, November 10, 2025 wanderlustandwords.substack.com/p/footnotes-...
A 3-week housesit beside the Mediterranean. Yes, please!
Sea, Sun, and Sand in Les Sablettes
A 3-week housesit beside the Mediterranean. Yes, please!
wanderlustandwords.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM
A 3-week housesit beside the Mediterranean. Yes, please!
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A rats to riches story: Larry the Downing Street cat finds place in TV spotlight
A rats to riches story: Larry the Downing Street cat finds place in TV spotlight
Popularity of Britain’s top mouser – ‘the guy to meet in No 10’ – to feature in documentary series
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:26 AM
A rats to riches story: Larry the Downing Street cat finds place in TV spotlight
Chinese restaurants go global, forks vs. fingers, boats and buses, and arty data – Footnotes to a Conversation, November 3, 2025
Footnotes to a Conversation, November 3, 2025
Chinese restaurants go global, forks vs. fingers, boats and buses, and arty data – Footnotes to a Conversation, November 3, 2025
wanderlustandwords.substack.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Chinese restaurants go global, forks vs. fingers, boats and buses, and arty data – Footnotes to a Conversation, November 3, 2025
Final souvenirs of Arles: river tales, a cat finds a comfortable spot to sleep in the sun, and excellent coffee and baked goods
Final Souvenirs of Arles
Final souvenirs of Arles: river tales, a cat finds a comfortable spot to sleep in the sun, and excellent coffee and baked goods
wanderlustandwords.substack.com
November 1, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Final souvenirs of Arles: river tales, a cat finds a comfortable spot to sleep in the sun, and excellent coffee and baked goods
One of the loveliest places I visited in Arles was the cloister of St. Trophime church
Cloister of St. Trophime, Arles
One of the loveliest places I visited in Arles was the cloister of St. Trophime church.
wanderlustandwords.substack.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM
One of the loveliest places I visited in Arles was the cloister of St. Trophime church
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October 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Hi so I'm about to launch a Canadian healthcare newsletter with @pressprogress.ca
If you sign up, I'll be in your inbox 2x a month w exclusive health news, info, research, and more, all broken down and digestible for you.
1st edition goes out soon, see for yourself! pressprogress.ca/pulsecheck/
If you sign up, I'll be in your inbox 2x a month w exclusive health news, info, research, and more, all broken down and digestible for you.
1st edition goes out soon, see for yourself! pressprogress.ca/pulsecheck/
Toilet paper, swear words, and community solidarity – global offerings in Footnotes to a Conversation, October 27, 2025
Footnotes to a Conversation, October 27, 2025
Toilet paper, swear words, and community solidarity – global offerings in Footnotes to a Conversation, October 27, 2025
wanderlustandwords.substack.com
October 27, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Toilet paper, swear words, and community solidarity – global offerings in Footnotes to a Conversation, October 27, 2025
The narrow alleyways of Arles, France – old stone walls and exuberant greenery wanderlustandwords.substack.com/p/arles-narr...
October 25, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The narrow alleyways of Arles, France – old stone walls and exuberant greenery wanderlustandwords.substack.com/p/arles-narr...
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Bringing Up Beaver, John Aberth: “Why do I rehab beavers? Because you save a beaver, and you save the world – a whole world of wildlife that thrives in a beaver-managed ecosystem unlike any other.” www.simonandschuster.com/authors/John...
October 25, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Bringing Up Beaver, John Aberth: “Why do I rehab beavers? Because you save a beaver, and you save the world – a whole world of wildlife that thrives in a beaver-managed ecosystem unlike any other.” www.simonandschuster.com/authors/John...
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Insect hotels for sale at the market in Arles, France
October 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Insect hotels for sale at the market in Arles, France
Reposted by Penny McKinlay
Maple bugs are a nuisance, not harmful…just don’t squash them
Maple bugs are a nuisance, not harmful…just don’t squash them
They've been coming out in droves over the last few weeks. Black bugs with red markings often congregating, sometimes in the hundreds or thousands, on...
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October 23, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Maple bugs are a nuisance, not harmful…just don’t squash them
Colourful streetfronts and graffiti in Marseille, France
Marseille en Couleur
Colourful streetfronts and graffiti in Marseille
wanderlustandwords.substack.com
October 22, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Colourful streetfronts and graffiti in Marseille, France
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**News**
I’ve been waiting to share this news for a long time: BC Transit is finally introducing a credit and debit tap system.
One will soon be able to tap or update the Umo card and pay via the app.
This move reduces barriers and will drive ridership.
www.timescolonist.com/local-news/b...
I’ve been waiting to share this news for a long time: BC Transit is finally introducing a credit and debit tap system.
One will soon be able to tap or update the Umo card and pay via the app.
This move reduces barriers and will drive ridership.
www.timescolonist.com/local-news/b...
B.C. Transit to introduce credit and debit card payment for fares; current Umo users need to re-enter card info
Current Umo users will need to update their credit card information.
www.timescolonist.com
October 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
**News**
I’ve been waiting to share this news for a long time: BC Transit is finally introducing a credit and debit tap system.
One will soon be able to tap or update the Umo card and pay via the app.
This move reduces barriers and will drive ridership.
www.timescolonist.com/local-news/b...
I’ve been waiting to share this news for a long time: BC Transit is finally introducing a credit and debit tap system.
One will soon be able to tap or update the Umo card and pay via the app.
This move reduces barriers and will drive ridership.
www.timescolonist.com/local-news/b...