Bobbi French
@bobbifrench.bsky.social
🇨🇦 Psychiatrist turned novelist. Author of THE GOOD WOMEN OF SAFE HARBOUR (HarperCollins Ca). Big mouth, bigger heart. #PWD
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Bobbi French
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· Jan 28
A bit of lovely news to balance the bleak. So grateful to all involved for making this happen for me again...
#Books #CanLit #WritingCommunity #Booklovers #Reading #BookSky
#Books #CanLit #WritingCommunity #Booklovers #Reading #BookSky
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lmaooooo where's the lie 😭
December 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
lmaooooo where's the lie 😭
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The first known use of ‘conspiracy theory’ was in 1863…or so they want you to believe.
December 8, 2025 at 9:48 PM
The first known use of ‘conspiracy theory’ was in 1863…or so they want you to believe.
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Today's essential read...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/27/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/27/o...
September 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Today's essential read...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/27/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/27/o...
Preach...
I’m at a music festival where an older woman is on her daughter’s shoulders in the mosh pit and honestly this is what the suffragettes tied themselves to railings for
August 24, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Preach...
All day long...
August 24, 2025 at 12:24 AM
All day long...
Knew I was a real writer once I realized the American president's misuse of capital letters freaks me out as much as the rest of the crap he pulls. #WritingCommunity
July 12, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Knew I was a real writer once I realized the American president's misuse of capital letters freaks me out as much as the rest of the crap he pulls. #WritingCommunity
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May every single human being on this planet be safe.
May every single person be protected from harm.
May we bring into being a time in which we are all free from those who do evil— together, speedily and in our days.
May every single person be protected from harm.
May we bring into being a time in which we are all free from those who do evil— together, speedily and in our days.
June 22, 2025 at 1:44 AM
May every single human being on this planet be safe.
May every single person be protected from harm.
May we bring into being a time in which we are all free from those who do evil— together, speedily and in our days.
May every single person be protected from harm.
May we bring into being a time in which we are all free from those who do evil— together, speedily and in our days.
Medically vulnerable hubby (routinely mocked for masking) had some legal biz today. Met by lawyer & her assistant, both wearing N95 masks, who'd set up a chair & table with a white tablecloth & a bottle of water OUTSIDE for him to safely sign his papers.
Ladies, take a bow...#KindnessInAction
Ladies, take a bow...#KindnessInAction
June 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Medically vulnerable hubby (routinely mocked for masking) had some legal biz today. Met by lawyer & her assistant, both wearing N95 masks, who'd set up a chair & table with a white tablecloth & a bottle of water OUTSIDE for him to safely sign his papers.
Ladies, take a bow...#KindnessInAction
Ladies, take a bow...#KindnessInAction
Meanwhile in Canada the Conservatives make a bold campaign promise to brink back plastic straws. Because surely this is the top priority for Canadians right now.
Please vote for grown-up people with grown-up ideas. #Cdnpoli
Please vote for grown-up people with grown-up ideas. #Cdnpoli
April 18, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Meanwhile in Canada the Conservatives make a bold campaign promise to brink back plastic straws. Because surely this is the top priority for Canadians right now.
Please vote for grown-up people with grown-up ideas. #Cdnpoli
Please vote for grown-up people with grown-up ideas. #Cdnpoli
Just how Canadian are we? Televised Prime Minister candidates debate rescheduled to avoid competing with the hockey game.
#TeamCanada #CanadaStrong
#TeamCanada #CanadaStrong
April 16, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Just how Canadian are we? Televised Prime Minister candidates debate rescheduled to avoid competing with the hockey game.
#TeamCanada #CanadaStrong
#TeamCanada #CanadaStrong
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A vote is not a valentine. It’s a chess move.
April 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
A vote is not a valentine. It’s a chess move.
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Has anyone tried unplugging the US and plugging it back in
March 25, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Has anyone tried unplugging the US and plugging it back in
Folks looking for a lift? #TheResidence is a rollicking romp of an escape.
March 24, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Folks looking for a lift? #TheResidence is a rollicking romp of an escape.
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Please take a couple of minutes to read this piece.
It's important.
"We have ignored the perspectives, stories & voices of disabled people for so long that their actual needs, feelings and experiences are hardly acknowledged."
It's important.
"We have ignored the perspectives, stories & voices of disabled people for so long that their actual needs, feelings and experiences are hardly acknowledged."
I've Been Paralyzed Since I Was 3. Here's Why Kindness Toward Disabled People Is More Complicated Than You Think
Editors Note: This is a boldly honest look at how people with paralysis have to deal with "overly kind" (well-meaning) offers of help. It's a uniquely
facingdisability.com
March 13, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Please take a couple of minutes to read this piece.
It's important.
"We have ignored the perspectives, stories & voices of disabled people for so long that their actual needs, feelings and experiences are hardly acknowledged."
It's important.
"We have ignored the perspectives, stories & voices of disabled people for so long that their actual needs, feelings and experiences are hardly acknowledged."
Strong sign game...
March 13, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Strong sign game...
Sorry, not sorry...#TeamCanada
Stunning interview here on CNN with Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly and Christiane Amanpour.
“My jaw is dropped.”
“This is the end of an era.”
youtu.be/z3rIlAITjXk?...
“My jaw is dropped.”
“This is the end of an era.”
youtu.be/z3rIlAITjXk?...
'My jaw is dropped': Canadian official's interview stuns Amanpour
YouTube video by CNN
youtu.be
March 7, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Sorry, not sorry...#TeamCanada
Finally watched Conclave. Jesus.
February 25, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Finally watched Conclave. Jesus.
So...stormed off Threads & lost a lot of Canadian booky folks. Anybody out there wanting to help a #CanLit author build a lovely literary feed?
#booksky #Writingcommunity #Booklovers #Books #Authors #Amwriting #Amreading
#booksky #Writingcommunity #Booklovers #Books #Authors #Amwriting #Amreading
February 23, 2025 at 8:26 PM
So...stormed off Threads & lost a lot of Canadian booky folks. Anybody out there wanting to help a #CanLit author build a lovely literary feed?
#booksky #Writingcommunity #Booklovers #Books #Authors #Amwriting #Amreading
#booksky #Writingcommunity #Booklovers #Books #Authors #Amwriting #Amreading
Yes!! May this gem be embraced by new generations & inspire filmy folks to aim higher...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/m...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/m...
Is the ‘Bridget Jones’ Movie Making You Nostalgic? Try ‘Crossing Delancey.’
This 1988 rom-com, starring Amy Irving, joins the Criterion Collection this month. But it has been warming hearts for decades.
www.nytimes.com
February 18, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Yes!! May this gem be embraced by new generations & inspire filmy folks to aim higher...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/m...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/m...
Clinging to my science warriors like my life depends on it. Wait...right.
#GoScience
#GoScience
February 13, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Clinging to my science warriors like my life depends on it. Wait...right.
#GoScience
#GoScience
Perplexed is one word for it. Despairing is another. As are stupefied, enraged, and ready. #TeamCanada
Trudeau: I think Canadians are a little perplexed as to why our closest friends and neighbors are choosing to target us.
I don’t think there are a lot of Americans who wake up in the morning saying, "Oh, damn Canada. Oh, we should really go after Canada."
I don’t think there are a lot of Americans who wake up in the morning saying, "Oh, damn Canada. Oh, we should really go after Canada."
February 2, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Perplexed is one word for it. Despairing is another. As are stupefied, enraged, and ready. #TeamCanada
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Happy Black History Month. Listen to, support, fund, and uplift Black people. #BHM #BlackHistoryMonth
Black journos: go.bsky.app/QvS5FNb
Black scientists: go.bsky.app/Ao3Qt9a
Black academics: go.bsky.app/RyKSzcb
Black democracy experts: go.bsky.app/6WTBzhX
Black in tech: go.bsky.app/2RAbS3g
Black journos: go.bsky.app/QvS5FNb
Black scientists: go.bsky.app/Ao3Qt9a
Black academics: go.bsky.app/RyKSzcb
Black democracy experts: go.bsky.app/6WTBzhX
Black in tech: go.bsky.app/2RAbS3g
February 1, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Happy Black History Month. Listen to, support, fund, and uplift Black people. #BHM #BlackHistoryMonth
Black journos: go.bsky.app/QvS5FNb
Black scientists: go.bsky.app/Ao3Qt9a
Black academics: go.bsky.app/RyKSzcb
Black democracy experts: go.bsky.app/6WTBzhX
Black in tech: go.bsky.app/2RAbS3g
Black journos: go.bsky.app/QvS5FNb
Black scientists: go.bsky.app/Ao3Qt9a
Black academics: go.bsky.app/RyKSzcb
Black democracy experts: go.bsky.app/6WTBzhX
Black in tech: go.bsky.app/2RAbS3g
Excellent read...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/m...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/m...
‘The Interview’: Dr. Anna Lembke Is Scared About What Modern Life Is Doing to Us
Dr. Anna Lembke Sees a Way Out.
www.nytimes.com
February 1, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Excellent read...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/m...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/m...
I'm betting if Alberta Premier Danielle Smith were diagnosed with a serious illness (which I hope is never the case) she'd not be too keen on having the "contrarian voices" & misinformed govt wonks decide on her treatment plan. #ScienceRules #CdnPoli #MedicineforDummies
January 30, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I'm betting if Alberta Premier Danielle Smith were diagnosed with a serious illness (which I hope is never the case) she'd not be too keen on having the "contrarian voices" & misinformed govt wonks decide on her treatment plan. #ScienceRules #CdnPoli #MedicineforDummies