Sonja Boon
@storiedselves.bsky.social
if you're coming to our launch, you'll get the full force of "game shows are fun and Sonja clearly hasn't organized a birthday party or been in an undergrad classroom for a long time."
There are only ten questions (well, 4 more if we need a playoff round). And there will be a prize, too!
There are only ten questions (well, 4 more if we need a playoff round). And there will be a prize, too!
November 14, 2025 at 9:50 PM
if you're coming to our launch, you'll get the full force of "game shows are fun and Sonja clearly hasn't organized a birthday party or been in an undergrad classroom for a long time."
There are only ten questions (well, 4 more if we need a playoff round). And there will be a prize, too!
There are only ten questions (well, 4 more if we need a playoff round). And there will be a prize, too!
when your silvery soprano sells ..... face powder? Marie Toulinguet, Newfoundland's Nightingale of the the North, in The American Druggists' Circular and Chemical Gazette, 1899
November 14, 2025 at 6:21 PM
when your silvery soprano sells ..... face powder? Marie Toulinguet, Newfoundland's Nightingale of the the North, in The American Druggists' Circular and Chemical Gazette, 1899
seen at the Colonial Building, St. John's, where (male) legislators debated women's suffrage in the early 20th cent. On Saturday @heritagenl.bsky.social officially designated the women's suffrage movement of NL as an outstanding historical event (it took several generations, so it was a long event!)
November 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
seen at the Colonial Building, St. John's, where (male) legislators debated women's suffrage in the early 20th cent. On Saturday @heritagenl.bsky.social officially designated the women's suffrage movement of NL as an outstanding historical event (it took several generations, so it was a long event!)
Look, just LOOK at what I have in my grubby paws: it's HERE! and it's gorgeous (and it's huge!). Book launch on November 26 at 7 pm at Queen's College, 210 Prince Philip Drive. Come celebrate with us!
November 9, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Look, just LOOK at what I have in my grubby paws: it's HERE! and it's gorgeous (and it's huge!). Book launch on November 26 at 7 pm at Queen's College, 210 Prince Philip Drive. Come celebrate with us!
A weekend full of conversations, listening, and learning about women's and gender history in NL, inspired by the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage in Newfoundland (Labradorians didn't get the vote until 1946)
November 8, 2025 at 12:09 PM
A weekend full of conversations, listening, and learning about women's and gender history in NL, inspired by the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage in Newfoundland (Labradorians didn't get the vote until 1946)
landed to an absolutely beautiful, and quintessentially St. John's day: rugged cliffs, fresh snow, and big, gusty winds. Lovely to be able to spend a weekend with you again, St. John's
November 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
landed to an absolutely beautiful, and quintessentially St. John's day: rugged cliffs, fresh snow, and big, gusty winds. Lovely to be able to spend a weekend with you again, St. John's
Come celebrate with us at our book launch: November 26 at 7 pm at The Great Hall, Queen's College (210 Prince Philip Drive). Readings. Laughter. Games (yes, games... with prizes!). Snacks. Fun. We'll have a grand time!
Hope you can join us!
@memorialup.bsky.social
Hope you can join us!
@memorialup.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Come celebrate with us at our book launch: November 26 at 7 pm at The Great Hall, Queen's College (210 Prince Philip Drive). Readings. Laughter. Games (yes, games... with prizes!). Snacks. Fun. We'll have a grand time!
Hope you can join us!
@memorialup.bsky.social
Hope you can join us!
@memorialup.bsky.social
No, Adobe Acrobat, I don't want to create an AI-created summary of the 510-page proof of our forthcoming book. I want to read the whole book. And all the contributions by all 35 contributors. Because reading is what a book is for. FFS.
September 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM
No, Adobe Acrobat, I don't want to create an AI-created summary of the 510-page proof of our forthcoming book. I want to read the whole book. And all the contributions by all 35 contributors. Because reading is what a book is for. FFS.
A full page ad for Dear Mr. Smallwood that includes the names of all 35 contributors! We're two months out now - can't wait!
September 11, 2025 at 7:41 PM
A full page ad for Dear Mr. Smallwood that includes the names of all 35 contributors! We're two months out now - can't wait!
We have a cover and a publication date, which means this labour of love - featuring the insights, observations, reflections, and creative work of over 30 contributors - will be in the world in November 2025!
June 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
We have a cover and a publication date, which means this labour of love - featuring the insights, observations, reflections, and creative work of over 30 contributors - will be in the world in November 2025!
June 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
heads up Smallwood book project folks! - updates in your inbox!
April 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM
heads up Smallwood book project folks! - updates in your inbox!
every day is a perfect day to visit your favourite independent bookstore. #indiebookstoreday is just that tiny bit *more* perfect
April 26, 2025 at 8:50 PM
every day is a perfect day to visit your favourite independent bookstore. #indiebookstoreday is just that tiny bit *more* perfect
Oh look, she blocked me. But this is what she wrote
April 26, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Oh look, she blocked me. But this is what she wrote
7.3 million voters in advance polls! Well done, folks! If you haven't voted yet, you can still vote at an Elections Canada office (that ends today), or on Election day - April 28. Not yet registered? Bring your govt-issued photo ID (with address on it) to the polling station and get your vote on!
April 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
7.3 million voters in advance polls! Well done, folks! If you haven't voted yet, you can still vote at an Elections Canada office (that ends today), or on Election day - April 28. Not yet registered? Bring your govt-issued photo ID (with address on it) to the polling station and get your vote on!
Voted!
Election workers said it's been busy all day - join the fun and exercise your franchise: advance polls are open all weekend!
Election workers said it's been busy all day - join the fun and exercise your franchise: advance polls are open all weekend!
April 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Voted!
Election workers said it's been busy all day - join the fun and exercise your franchise: advance polls are open all weekend!
Election workers said it's been busy all day - join the fun and exercise your franchise: advance polls are open all weekend!
writer-in-residence stitchery day 85: family photos 2 (or, is mango love genetic?)
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April 9, 2025 at 1:25 PM
writer-in-residence stitchery day 85: family photos 2 (or, is mango love genetic?)
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coming up today: the final on-campus event for my writing residency! 2:30 - 4 pm in SJC108 - a time to reflect on 3 months in Winnipeg, reveal our collaborative quilt, and play a writing/word game (with prizes) and have some snacks.
The weather's grand; all you need to do is skirt the geese...
The weather's grand; all you need to do is skirt the geese...
![a poster featuring a bright patchwork background and a photo of a smiling, brown woman wearing a red scarf. The text reads: Monday, April 7th 2:3-=4 pm. St. John's College, Rm 108. Playing with Wor(l)ds. A Reflection and Celebration with Writer-in-Residence Sonja Boon. Free and open to the UM Communityand Public. No registration required. Light refreshments. For questions please contact ccwoc @ umanitoba.ca [remove spaces for email]/](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:p3b6oxvova67umtvxvgmkj6r/bafkreifpx5pjuggckd72mp27psn2bj36cmsnzf6mfwtpwhyf3xot5tdyyq@jpeg)
April 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM
coming up today: the final on-campus event for my writing residency! 2:30 - 4 pm in SJC108 - a time to reflect on 3 months in Winnipeg, reveal our collaborative quilt, and play a writing/word game (with prizes) and have some snacks.
The weather's grand; all you need to do is skirt the geese...
The weather's grand; all you need to do is skirt the geese...
sun and sea. just what this doctor ordered.
Northwest Arm. Almost, but not quite, double digits.
Northwest Arm. Almost, but not quite, double digits.
March 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
sun and sea. just what this doctor ordered.
Northwest Arm. Almost, but not quite, double digits.
Northwest Arm. Almost, but not quite, double digits.
March 23, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The cyanotyping scans of archival materials turned out so well! And I'm looking forward to reading what participants come up with on monday in terms of their found poems....
March 14, 2025 at 11:32 PM
The cyanotyping scans of archival materials turned out so well! And I'm looking forward to reading what participants come up with on monday in terms of their found poems....
in my séance phase, clearly.
[actually doing cyanotype printing inside with black light because the sun isn't quite strong enough during a prairie winter]
[actually doing cyanotype printing inside with black light because the sun isn't quite strong enough during a prairie winter]
March 14, 2025 at 6:43 PM
in my séance phase, clearly.
[actually doing cyanotype printing inside with black light because the sun isn't quite strong enough during a prairie winter]
[actually doing cyanotype printing inside with black light because the sun isn't quite strong enough during a prairie winter]
playing with chemicals and fabric and plastic film sheets and Alice Millidge's letters. Next week is part 2 of "Dear Alice" - and we'll be writing found poetry - onto fabric! You can join us even if you missed the first session.
March 10, 2025 at 10:25 PM
playing with chemicals and fabric and plastic film sheets and Alice Millidge's letters. Next week is part 2 of "Dear Alice" - and we'll be writing found poetry - onto fabric! You can join us even if you missed the first session.
Assiniboine Forest wander with a writing friend was just what this doctor needed.
March 7, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Assiniboine Forest wander with a writing friend was just what this doctor needed.
Oh - hello! Was just reflecting on the change in seasons: the melt, the thaw, the smells and sounds, when I almost bumped into these beauties. They were as surprised to see me as I was to see them.
March 3, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Oh - hello! Was just reflecting on the change in seasons: the melt, the thaw, the smells and sounds, when I almost bumped into these beauties. They were as surprised to see me as I was to see them.