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Lissa M. Cowan
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A writer who meditates. See what I’m up to here: https://linktr.ee/lissamcowan
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New course announcement! I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be teaching a novel writing course this fall. Find all the deets here: lissamcowan.teachable.com/l/pdp/the-un...
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New course announcement! I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be teaching a novel writing course this fall. Find all the deets here: lissamcowan.teachable.com/l/pdp/the-un...
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September 10, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Going to see Rhiannon Giddens. Excited! #montrealjazzfest
June 27, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Can breakfast be any tastier? The milk is coconut kefir; the berries haskaps with stewed rhubarb underneath. Yum!
June 6, 2025 at 9:09 PM
🌠 NEW COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT
I'm excited to introduce "Ease Into Calm With Mindful Writing" - a gentle invitation to Pause. Breathe. Write. Meet yourself on the page. Find out more at www.lissamcowan.com/ease-in...
June 2, 2025 at 8:12 PM
UK nature Writer, Robert Macfarlane talked about his new book Is A River Alive? to a packed church in Ottawa. Imagining a new path for humanity through our connection to rivers is a powerful thing.
May 31, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Early bloomers! The scent is divine.
May 29, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Island dogs.
May 28, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Saw this extraordinary exhibit at @polygongallery.bsky.social vivid, erotically charged images through the lens of Baroque art and Yoruba culture. Must-see!
May 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
A colourful display of tulips at the Ottawa tulip festival. This festival commemorates the enduring relationship between Canada and the Dutch. During World War II Canada helped liberate the Netherlands from Nazis. After the war, the Netherlands sent Canada 100,000 tulips. This tradition continues.
May 12, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Gilbert W. Whiteduck, federal NDP candidate for Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi met with community leaders focused on the environment and climate change to discuss local issues and support each other.

Thank you, Gilbert.

@npdpontiacndp @jagmeetsingh

#canadafederalelection2025
#EnvironmentalLeadership
April 17, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Today Harvard University became the first university to directly refuse to comply with the Trump Administration's demands. @nathanheller.bsky.social reports on the pressure from Washington threatening America’s oldest school—and the soul of higher education.
Will Harvard Bend or Break?
Free-speech battles and pressure from Washington threaten America’s oldest university—and the soul of higher education.
www.newyorker.com
April 15, 2025 at 12:34 AM
The moon shone brightly. First it was peachy just above the hills then became a silver orb. Magnificent!
April 15, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Brash borscht!
March 27, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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AOC: In every single stop that Bernie and I have had in the past couple of days… every single stop has completely blown out all attendance projections.
March 22, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Joy. Hope. Refreshing.
Timeline cleanse 🌞
March 24, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Journey with me down a raging river. Free mindful writing prompt, book reco and more: open.substack.com/pub/inkandea... #river #writing
From winter or a river*
Life from the maples: mindful journal prompts, gentle read recos, birdsong—and stories that take flight
open.substack.com
March 21, 2025 at 2:31 PM
March 16, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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#TheIdesOfTrump has arrived. These 100+ are going out today to our felon in the White House @50501movement.bsky.social @maddow.msnbc.com @chrislhayes.bsky.social @womensmarch.bsky.social
March 15, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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March 13, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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Participating in #TheIdesOfTrump. My 6-year old nephew is helping. His message is on point.
March 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Remember, today is the day to mail your postcards to the White House to let the president of Regime 2.0 know what you think.

#TheIdesOfTrump
March 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
March 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Emily Dickinson constantly sent letters to friends, family, and lovers. What do they show us?
When Emily Dickinson Mailed It In
The supposed recluse constantly sent letters to friends, family, and lovers. What do they show us?
www.newyorker.com
March 15, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Three simple words.
March 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM