Karyne Whalen (she/her)
@swile67.bsky.social
F/T Educational Assistant
P/T Children, Youth & Family Minister @stjamescathedral Toronto, Canada🇨🇦
I am someone who values faith, family, friends, adventure, laughter, yarns, travel, vintage clothes, accessories, good coffee and gin.
P/T Children, Youth & Family Minister @stjamescathedral Toronto, Canada🇨🇦
I am someone who values faith, family, friends, adventure, laughter, yarns, travel, vintage clothes, accessories, good coffee and gin.
🐪📅 motivation.😉
March 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🐪📅 motivation.😉
I am proud of my Irish heritage from both Ireland (my dad's family immigrated to Newfoundland) and Northern Ireland (my mom's parents immigrated to Toronto). It feels like home to me. So here is an Irish blessing for you today...
"Your feet will bring you to where your heart is."
"Your feet will bring you to where your heart is."
March 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
I am proud of my Irish heritage from both Ireland (my dad's family immigrated to Newfoundland) and Northern Ireland (my mom's parents immigrated to Toronto). It feels like home to me. So here is an Irish blessing for you today...
"Your feet will bring you to where your heart is."
"Your feet will bring you to where your heart is."
Babysitting this cutie tonight!
March 1, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Babysitting this cutie tonight!
Snow Day. Our schools are closed today. Wow. 2nd time in 21 years of working with my school board. Must be bad. But looks gorgeous!
February 13, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Snow Day. Our schools are closed today. Wow. 2nd time in 21 years of working with my school board. Must be bad. But looks gorgeous!
Have a great day!
January 24, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Have a great day!
Got to dog sit this cutie. So loveable and a snuggler. The healing power of dogs!
January 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Got to dog sit this cutie. So loveable and a snuggler. The healing power of dogs!
FYI! Second photo: My editing marker may have slipped.🤣😂🤣😂
January 9, 2025 at 3:13 AM
FYI! Second photo: My editing marker may have slipped.🤣😂🤣😂
Bundled up for work today as frigid temps have arrived. Added some colour and flare with my wool peony broach! Hope you enjoy your day!
January 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Bundled up for work today as frigid temps have arrived. Added some colour and flare with my wool peony broach! Hope you enjoy your day!
🎨"Color is a power which directly influences the soul." -Kandinsky
Like this box of crayons, I hope you and I can add colour to this world in 2025 and make it vibrant and beautiful. Happy New Year!
Like this box of crayons, I hope you and I can add colour to this world in 2025 and make it vibrant and beautiful. Happy New Year!
December 31, 2024 at 2:26 PM
🎨"Color is a power which directly influences the soul." -Kandinsky
Like this box of crayons, I hope you and I can add colour to this world in 2025 and make it vibrant and beautiful. Happy New Year!
Like this box of crayons, I hope you and I can add colour to this world in 2025 and make it vibrant and beautiful. Happy New Year!
Reflections on the street! What a sight I am walking 2 my weekend job at the Cathedral from Union Station yesterday. But let's talk abt how mild it was for Dec 29th! I was in my rain jacket & trainers. Not winter coat or boots! 💙 walking downtown Toronto in the urban jungle!Peaceful on Sun mornings!
December 30, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Reflections on the street! What a sight I am walking 2 my weekend job at the Cathedral from Union Station yesterday. But let's talk abt how mild it was for Dec 29th! I was in my rain jacket & trainers. Not winter coat or boots! 💙 walking downtown Toronto in the urban jungle!Peaceful on Sun mornings!
A little throwback to when I met the #goat of Canadian journalism at the Toronto airport! It was about 15 years ago. Was waiting for our friend who landed from China with her new baby girl and saw Mr Robertson. I took the opportunity to say hi and ask for a photo together!
December 29, 2024 at 3:06 AM
A little throwback to when I met the #goat of Canadian journalism at the Toronto airport! It was about 15 years ago. Was waiting for our friend who landed from China with her new baby girl and saw Mr Robertson. I took the opportunity to say hi and ask for a photo together!
#clergymaltclub 🇨🇦 A couple days late! Except my malt is an amazing cocktail! Hope you all are doing well!
December 27, 2024 at 11:52 PM
#clergymaltclub 🇨🇦 A couple days late! Except my malt is an amazing cocktail! Hope you all are doing well!
On this threshold of the year between Soltice and the 25th when the dark stands still and then the light beckons anew. I was privy to this beautiful sunrise over Lake Ontario in the extreme cold where the clouds stood still. The steam and clouds looked frozen on top of the water.It was magnificent!
December 22, 2024 at 6:48 PM
On this threshold of the year between Soltice and the 25th when the dark stands still and then the light beckons anew. I was privy to this beautiful sunrise over Lake Ontario in the extreme cold where the clouds stood still. The steam and clouds looked frozen on top of the water.It was magnificent!
Another one of my pop art drawings...shocked I can draw! Now coming up with my own ideas may be an issue! Lol!
December 20, 2024 at 4:29 AM
Another one of my pop art drawings...shocked I can draw! Now coming up with my own ideas may be an issue! Lol!
Sunrise over Lake Ontario in the great COUNTRY of Canada NOT state, while on the Go Train. PSA 4 Americans here- even if a joke it is offensive Orange Julius is referring to us as a State. We do not want to be your 51st State. As he increases the use of the term remember we are a country!
December 18, 2024 at 11:41 AM
Sunrise over Lake Ontario in the great COUNTRY of Canada NOT state, while on the Go Train. PSA 4 Americans here- even if a joke it is offensive Orange Julius is referring to us as a State. We do not want to be your 51st State. As he increases the use of the term remember we are a country!
Oh the irony.😁 Do you think this Disney wearing patron realizes he is sitting under this sign? (Disney World Magic Kingdom/ Disneyland =happiest place on earth= where the magic happens😂🤣)
December 12, 2024 at 12:06 PM
Oh the irony.😁 Do you think this Disney wearing patron realizes he is sitting under this sign? (Disney World Magic Kingdom/ Disneyland =happiest place on earth= where the magic happens😂🤣)
Trying my hand at drawing & have taken a liking to pop art. I am not sure who the originator of this design is but I drew it & am pretty darn pleased with myself.I didn't have the colours I wanted but worked with what I had! Healing for my grieving soul.
December 12, 2024 at 3:15 AM
Trying my hand at drawing & have taken a liking to pop art. I am not sure who the originator of this design is but I drew it & am pretty darn pleased with myself.I didn't have the colours I wanted but worked with what I had! Healing for my grieving soul.
A friend at church made these bracelets for me! They may be accurate.🤦♀️😉 😂 Many ppl say 2 me I hve alot of clothes. I tell them I actually don't. I just know how2mix & match w/ my current wardrobe putting a good outfit together! I hve always been like this long b4 Pinterest & influences!
December 9, 2024 at 11:36 AM
A friend at church made these bracelets for me! They may be accurate.🤦♀️😉 😂 Many ppl say 2 me I hve alot of clothes. I tell them I actually don't. I just know how2mix & match w/ my current wardrobe putting a good outfit together! I hve always been like this long b4 Pinterest & influences!
(1/2)A legend!Strolled past Massey Hall last night&thot of my parents in the 50's when they were dating&came 2 Massey Hall every Saturday nite 4 the Youth For Christ rallies! Apparently as soon as my dad arrived he
December 8, 2024 at 12:49 PM
(1/2)A legend!Strolled past Massey Hall last night&thot of my parents in the 50's when they were dating&came 2 Massey Hall every Saturday nite 4 the Youth For Christ rallies! Apparently as soon as my dad arrived he
#throwbackthursday to 2010 when this is how we took selfies➡️ using our digital cameras. How archaic eh?!😂🤣
December 5, 2024 at 12:05 PM
#throwbackthursday to 2010 when this is how we took selfies➡️ using our digital cameras. How archaic eh?!😂🤣
After church lunch views! Wonderful to be invited to the home of friends who happen to live in a fabulous condo overlooking Centre Island and the airport. Community is so important. We do need each other. Grateful for my community!
December 2, 2024 at 11:42 AM
After church lunch views! Wonderful to be invited to the home of friends who happen to live in a fabulous condo overlooking Centre Island and the airport. Community is so important. We do need each other. Grateful for my community!
On the morning train bound for Toronto and saw this CP🇨🇦 train stopped in the train yard. Made me think of the journey across this great country transporting grain, cars, goods, hidden travellers, etc. to keep our economy going and Canadians looked after. Oh the stories these cars could tell.
December 1, 2024 at 12:49 PM
On the morning train bound for Toronto and saw this CP🇨🇦 train stopped in the train yard. Made me think of the journey across this great country transporting grain, cars, goods, hidden travellers, etc. to keep our economy going and Canadians looked after. Oh the stories these cars could tell.
Handmade Christmas cards by our children in Sunday School sent with love to those experiencing homelessness who make the Cathedral grounds their home. Urban church ministry is definitely different than the burbs!
November 29, 2024 at 12:42 PM
Handmade Christmas cards by our children in Sunday School sent with love to those experiencing homelessness who make the Cathedral grounds their home. Urban church ministry is definitely different than the burbs!
Bring back family board game nights! Teaching students the lessons learned from playing board games rather than being on their technology! I think by the hand gestures they are loving it!
November 28, 2024 at 11:59 AM
Bring back family board game nights! Teaching students the lessons learned from playing board games rather than being on their technology! I think by the hand gestures they are loving it!