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Anna Quon @annaquon.bsky.social · 5h

World Mental Health Day... because anyone who has a brain, needs a healthy mind too, to get through a day in this world.

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Anna Quon @annaquon.bsky.social · 7d

that's the US presidential election in case anyone's wondering. and you'd have to pick it up in Halifax. its been rolled up quiet a long time.

Anna Quon @annaquon.bsky.social · 7d

If anyone who can pick it up would like this drawing in chalk pastel and oil pastel on brown paper, called Darkness Descending and made after the presidential election of 2016, let me know. it's pretty huge, bigger than 4 feet w x 3 1/2 feet high. I can't promise it but wondering who might like it.

a temple with columns reminiscent of the White House with black birds descending on it against a fiery background

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Anna Quon @annaquon.bsky.social · 10d

Poems are taking their time. It's theirs to take. A poem is not a curling stone that you have to hurry hard. But when it hits the mark, after however long, you'll know it.
#poetry #takeyourtime #isnotcurling

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Anna Quon @annaquon.bsky.social · 13d

Thanks Vicki for posting this! Get your Opaat Press poems at Opaat Press – Annick MacAskill share.google/c4k152qZPu8v...

Opaat Press

One poem at a time. Micropress based in Kjipuktuk (Halifax, Nova Scotia) run by Annick MacAskill. 367 Days Later: Reflecting on a Year of Opaat Press Origins A Wrap on Season One Opaat Press T…

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Vicki Ziegler @bookgaga.bsky.social · 13d

"They keened like
witches and cut
the stars
in half."

#TodaysPoem #poetry
Seagulls at the University by @annaquon.bsky.social (2025 Opaat Press / @thisisannick.bsky.social) annickmacaskill.com/2025/09/10/s...

The poetry pamphlet Seagulls at the University by Anna Quon (Opaat Press) in light green sits amidst balls and skeins of wool in a basket.

Handwritten transcription of the poem Seagulls at the University by Anna Quon

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Anna Quon @annaquon.bsky.social · 14d

This will be fun!

writers.ns.ca/workshops-ev...

Writing Rumble 2025 (Halifax)

Fundraiser & public reading Thursday, Oct 23 (2pm - 8pm) All welcome

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Anna Quon @annaquon.bsky.social · 14d

#caregiving
The Invisible Woman by Laura MacGregor | CBC Books www.cbc.ca/books/litera...

The Invisible Woman by Laura MacGregor | CBC Books

The Waterloo, Ont.-based writer has won the 2025 CBC Nonfiction Prize.

www.cbc.ca

Anna Quon @annaquon.bsky.social · 17d

i often forget to use hashtags so here goes
#hashtag #forgetful #habit #uptooearly
#iusedahashtagandalligotwasthislousypost

Anna Quon @annaquon.bsky.social · 18d

Great opportunity for HRM Youth aged 14 to 18!
#youthpoetlaureate #halifax #poetry

The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to apply for the Youth Poet Laureate Program.

For more information, visit the HRM website.

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Anna Quon @annaquon.bsky.social · 24d

writers.ns.ca/events/opaat...
#poetry #opaatpress

Opaat Press Second Anniversary Poetry Bash

Save the date! The Opaat Press Second Anniversary Poetry Bash will take place at the Central Branch of the Halifax Library (in Paul O'Regan Hall) Saturday, November 22, from 2-4 pm. 2 hours, 20+ poets...

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Anna Quon @annaquon.bsky.social · Sep 10

Just a reminder that I'm still collecting stories and poems for the Poet Laureate Mental Health Poem Project! For more information contact me at [email protected].

A poster of the top of a box for collecting poems, decorated with creatures and words in bright and pastel colours.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Aug 30

In @nytopinion.nytimes.com

Today, as the Israeli government “calls on tens of thousands of reservists to participate in the cruel re-occupation of Gaza City, I implore my fellow soldiers: Refuse to report,” Yotam Vilk writes in a guest essay.

Opinion | Refusing to Serve in Gaza Is the Only Way to Save Israel

It is the duty of Israeli military reserves to stay home and not fight an unjust war.

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Mona Molarsky @mmolarsky.bsky.social · Aug 30

What is this thing, displayed at the Museum of Modern Art? Can you guess? Read the notes in ALT to find out.

A wind-powered de-miner that can safely explode landmines. Designed by Massoud Hassani, 2011. Made of bamboo and biodegradable plastics.

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Anna Quon @annaquon.bsky.social · Aug 30

This promises to be an exceptional evening of poetry!

The Songs We Make From Blood & Bone: An Evening of Words & Music About Family | Events | Halifax Public Libraries share.google/Hyf6esIaBkEX...

The Songs We Make From Blood & Bone: An Evening of Words & Music About Family

Join poets Brian Bartlett, Alyda Faber, Jessica Hiemstra, Cory Lavender, and Margo Wheaton, along with pianist Behrooz Mihankhah, for an evening of poetry and music exploring family in all its forms.

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Anna Quon @annaquon.bsky.social · Aug 12

Mopped the floor on what promises to be the hottest day of the year. That might be about all I get done today. Besides mopping my sweat.

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Anna Quon @annaquon.bsky.social · Aug 7

You and your wonderful poetry are most welcome!

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Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · Aug 6

Good morning. Illustrating this piece's points, a thread: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

The problem is far bigger than Jeffrey Epstein | Rebecca Solnit

Treating the scandal as an aberration misunderstands the global epidemic of violence against women

www.theguardian.com

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Anna Quon @annaquon.bsky.social · Aug 6

Hoping to get there, @thisisannick.bsky.social and @hollay.bsky.social!

tridenthalifax.ca/event/book-l...

Book Launch! Hollay Ghadery’s Widow Fantasies w/ guest Annick MacAskill

tridenthalifax.ca

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Anna Quon @annaquon.bsky.social · Jul 31

www.lunenburgdocfest.com/industry/the...
check out this doc film pitch competition! winning it in 2022 gave me the support I needed to make my film Me and My Teeth. Wonderful opportunity for emerging filmmakers!

Lunenburg Doc Fest

www.lunenburgdocfest.com

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Anna Quon @annaquon.bsky.social · Jul 31

www.lunenburgdocfest.com/industry/doc...
Deadline tomorrow for Emerging IBPOC filmmakers in Atlantic Canada!

Lunenburg Doc Fest

www.lunenburgdocfest.com

Anna Quon @annaquon.bsky.social · Jul 29

It looks like this info is wrong

Clarification: Misinformation About Our Hotline Number - Trans Lifeline share.google/C4Prr3ZrhVSB...

Clarification: Misinformation About Our Hotline Number - Trans Lifeline

April 28, 2025 We are aware of viral social media posts falsely claiming that Trans Lifeline’s Canadian hotline number (877-330-6366) is a new national

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Anna Quon @annaquon.bsky.social · Jul 23

When I have to explain what I'm trying to do with a poem, I know I haven't done it. So that means, try again.

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Anna Quon @annaquon.bsky.social · Jul 23

Goodbye science goodbye arts
Goodbye minds, good by hearts
Goodbye museums, goodbye parks
Goodbye schools, it's all gone dark.
Goodbye water goodbye air
Goodbye farmers goodbye heatlthcare
Goodbye justice goodbye equality
Goodbye peace goodbye democracy.

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Anna Quon @annaquon.bsky.social · Jul 21

Pain, suck my teeth. Not even that bad a pain, but persistent and hobbling. Hoping it's nothing ice can't help.