Michele Rule ๐จ๐ฆ๐ she/her
@michelerule.bsky.social
Poet/Writer. Proud mom and grandma to both humans and pets. Disabled. Recovering politician. Chocolate lover. Human rights friendly. Coeditor at @thesolitarydaisy.bsky.social.
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Ice - Michele Rule
Ice Iโm drowning in the news of Renee Good and Alex Pretti I didnโt know them or even of them until the gunshots rang clear across the country until their
michelerule.ca
A new poem - trying to put my grief in a page.
Iโm drowning in the news of Renee Good and Alex Pretti
I didnโt know them or even of them
until the gunshots rang clear across the country
michelerule.ca/ice/
Iโm drowning in the news of Renee Good and Alex Pretti
I didnโt know them or even of them
until the gunshots rang clear across the country
michelerule.ca/ice/
A new poem - trying to put my grief in a page.
Iโm drowning in the news of Renee Good and Alex Pretti
I didnโt know them or even of them
until the gunshots rang clear across the country
michelerule.ca/ice/
Iโm drowning in the news of Renee Good and Alex Pretti
I didnโt know them or even of them
until the gunshots rang clear across the country
michelerule.ca/ice/
Ice - Michele Rule
Ice Iโm drowning in the news of Renee Good and Alex Pretti I didnโt know them or even of them until the gunshots rang clear across the country until their
michelerule.ca
February 1, 2026 at 4:48 AM
A new poem - trying to put my grief in a page.
Iโm drowning in the news of Renee Good and Alex Pretti
I didnโt know them or even of them
until the gunshots rang clear across the country
michelerule.ca/ice/
Iโm drowning in the news of Renee Good and Alex Pretti
I didnโt know them or even of them
until the gunshots rang clear across the country
michelerule.ca/ice/
Thank you for sharing โค๏ธ
February 1, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Thank you for sharing โค๏ธ
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Are you still hibernating? Check out the great haiku in this issue of the Solitary Daisy! thesolitarydaisy.ca/2026/01/issu...
Issue 67 โ Hibernation Haiku - The Solitary Daisy
February is Haiku Month and we are happy to present another series of prompts for you to consider. Thanks to everyone who sent in suggestions! You can print out the calendar and hang it on your fridge
thesolitarydaisy.ca
January 31, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Are you still hibernating? Check out the great haiku in this issue of the Solitary Daisy! thesolitarydaisy.ca/2026/01/issu...
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Can we please never forget this. #ClimateCrisis #ClimateEmergency
January 31, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Can we please never forget this. #ClimateCrisis #ClimateEmergency
It is unacceptable for Canada to promote โdialogueโ with Israel on AI. The Israeli military uses Israeli AI and tech in the surveillance and targeting of Palestinians, using automation to develop kill lists and facilitate its genocide in Gaza. Sent an email! share.nwmd.social/s/Ote3dGEY
Tell Minister Solomon: We Donโt Need Israelโs Genocidal AI
share.nwmd.social
January 30, 2026 at 4:48 PM
It is unacceptable for Canada to promote โdialogueโ with Israel on AI. The Israeli military uses Israeli AI and tech in the surveillance and targeting of Palestinians, using automation to develop kill lists and facilitate its genocide in Gaza. Sent an email! share.nwmd.social/s/Ote3dGEY
It was the highlight of 2025 for me!
January 22, 2026 at 9:32 PM
It was the highlight of 2025 for me!
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen:
Kim Mitchell
Barenaked Ladies
Sarah McLachlan
Robert Fine
Trooper
Kim Mitchell
Barenaked Ladies
Sarah McLachlan
Robert Fine
Trooper
January 22, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen:
Kim Mitchell
Barenaked Ladies
Sarah McLachlan
Robert Fine
Trooper
Kim Mitchell
Barenaked Ladies
Sarah McLachlan
Robert Fine
Trooper
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VERSeFest: Ottawa's International Poetry Festival 2026 : March 24-29,
Misha Solomon! Karen Solie! Isabella Wang! Sheri-D Wilson! Jรฉrรดme Melanรงon! Kacper Bartczak! Paul Vermeersch! Alexandre Yergeau! Jumoke Verissimo!
full schedule to be announced soon
www.verseottawa.ca/en/versefest
Misha Solomon! Karen Solie! Isabella Wang! Sheri-D Wilson! Jรฉrรดme Melanรงon! Kacper Bartczak! Paul Vermeersch! Alexandre Yergeau! Jumoke Verissimo!
full schedule to be announced soon
www.verseottawa.ca/en/versefest
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www.verseottawa.ca
January 20, 2026 at 7:25 PM
VERSeFest: Ottawa's International Poetry Festival 2026 : March 24-29,
Misha Solomon! Karen Solie! Isabella Wang! Sheri-D Wilson! Jรฉrรดme Melanรงon! Kacper Bartczak! Paul Vermeersch! Alexandre Yergeau! Jumoke Verissimo!
full schedule to be announced soon
www.verseottawa.ca/en/versefest
Misha Solomon! Karen Solie! Isabella Wang! Sheri-D Wilson! Jรฉrรดme Melanรงon! Kacper Bartczak! Paul Vermeersch! Alexandre Yergeau! Jumoke Verissimo!
full schedule to be announced soon
www.verseottawa.ca/en/versefest
Only the top 15 move forward in this round - please vote for Pierre! americasfavpet.com/2026/pierre-...
Will Pierre take home $10,000 and be featured on the cover of Modern Dog? You decide!
The biggest personality in the smallest container - Pierre fills our home with so much joy.
americasfavpet.com
January 19, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Only the top 15 move forward in this round - please vote for Pierre! americasfavpet.com/2026/pierre-...
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The Government is planning to send King Charles to the US to celebrate with Trump. Giving him a royal visit right now sends a terrible message that his behaviour is acceptable. We can stop this if enough of us speak up. Will you add your name to the petition? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ca...
Call off the Kingโs visit to the US for the 250th anniversary of America's independence
With the current political chaos in the US and Trumpโs failure to adhere to international norms, and given his apparent obsession with the Monarchy, calling off this visit would send a powerful messag...
you.38degrees.org.uk
January 17, 2026 at 5:31 PM
The Government is planning to send King Charles to the US to celebrate with Trump. Giving him a royal visit right now sends a terrible message that his behaviour is acceptable. We can stop this if enough of us speak up. Will you add your name to the petition? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ca...
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Happy New Year! Check out our latest issue! thesolitarydaisy.ca/2026/01/issu... #haiku #haikusubmissions
Issue 66 โ New Year Haiku - The Solitary Daisy
New Year Haiku - Here we are, already in the middle of January 2026! Hope you have all had some kind of relaxing break over the holidays.
thesolitarydaisy.ca
January 17, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Happy New Year! Check out our latest issue! thesolitarydaisy.ca/2026/01/issu... #haiku #haikusubmissions
Maybe we do it virtually somehow?!
January 18, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Maybe we do it virtually somehow?!
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"Life Goals" by @michelerule.bsky.social, Fall Contest 2024 (Flirt) finalist, in case you missed it
January 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM
"Life Goals" by @michelerule.bsky.social, Fall Contest 2024 (Flirt) finalist, in case you missed it
Please vote for Pierre, our sweet Chihuahua! americasfavpet.com/2026/pierre-...
Will Pierre take home $10,000 and be featured on the cover of Modern Dog? You decide!
The biggest personality in the smallest container - Pierre fills our home with so much joy.
americasfavpet.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Please vote for Pierre, our sweet Chihuahua! americasfavpet.com/2026/pierre-...
Thank you!
January 4, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Thank you!
Thank you! And to you and yours!
January 1, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Thank you! And to you and yours!
Bird of the Year - the Red Breasted Nuthatch! Followed quickly by a house sparrow.
January 1, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Bird of the Year - the Red Breasted Nuthatch! Followed quickly by a house sparrow.
Moose
Beaver
Osprey
Fox
Black Bear
Beaver
Osprey
Fox
Black Bear
December 31, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Moose
Beaver
Osprey
Fox
Black Bear
Beaver
Osprey
Fox
Black Bear
Thank you โค๏ธ
December 31, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Thank you โค๏ธ
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Always worth a post
December 31, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Always worth a post
What if they just shared that out, even a little.
December 31, 2025 at 6:55 PM
What if they just shared that out, even a little.
Thank you for doing this, my love โค๏ธ
December 31, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Thank you for doing this, my love โค๏ธ
Agreed!
December 31, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Agreed!