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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · 4d

Join us #Oct18 for #NOKINGS - #NOTYRANTS #protest in #Parksville 11:30 am @ Heritage Centre. Stand: 12–2 pm along hwy- rain/shine. Stand with us! ❤️💪
Read article: substack.com/home/post/p-... Protest Info: www.mickifindlaywrites.com/elbowsupvanisle
FB Event: www.facebook.com/events/795569889947525

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · 5d

Details: www.mickifindlaywrites.com/elbowsupvani...
FB event link: www.facebook.com/events/79556...
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#elbowsup #nokings #notyrants #parksville #elbowsup #peacefulprotest #elbowsupvanisle #canadiansagainstdictatorship #canadiansagainstfascism

Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · 5d

IS "ELBOWS UP"JUST A LIBERAL CHANT? Why Understanding This Movement Matters. Read here: open.substack.com/pub/mickiwri...

#nokings #notyrants #oct18 #peacefulprotest #elbowsup

IS "ELBOWS UP"JUST A LIBERAL CHANT?

Why Understanding This Movement Matters

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · 7d

Join us in taking a peaceful stand against hate, division, & dictatorship. Oct 18, 11:30 am - meet on gravel lot beside Serious Coffee (9-1209 Isl Hwy Parksville). Stand along hwy: 12:00–2:00 pm, rain or shine. Info: www.facebook.com/events/795569889947525
#nokings #notyrants #elbowsup

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you, Andrea! ❤
www.somethinghaschanged.ca
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#somethinghaschanged #newbook #booklaunch #customerreview #readerreview #thepenpals #anthology #womensvoices #canadianbook #canadianauthors #womenauthors #christmasgiftidea #giftsforreaders #giftsforbooklovers #goodreads #bestbook

Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · 13d

Jacqui Townsend is one of 5 #Canadian authors of our powerful new book, #SomethingHasChanged, penned & published on #VancouverIslandBC - Something Has Changed invites readers to laugh, cry, connect – feel seen, understood, & inspired. And be reminded you are not alone. ❤️

www.somethinghaschanged.ca

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Peace, Love, and a Handshake @peacelovehandshake.bsky.social · 14d

Peace Arch Park, September 27th, Peace, Love, and a Handshake rallies in support of our First Amendment Rights.

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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 14d

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · 14d

Trump Delivers Farmaggedon
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Trump Delivers Farmaggedon

I used to look forward to the first shipments of Iowa sweet corn at the grocery store.

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · 17d

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Debra Kuzbik is 1 of the talented contributors to our #newbook, #SomethingHasChanged - a rich tapestry of true-life #stories, #poems, haikus, & bite-sized reflections that celebrate the beauty, complexity, & resilience of #womanhood
Find out more here: www.somethinghaschanged.ca
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#words #author

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · 18d

'Something I Believe In' was penned by Ramona Jones - 1 of the talented authors in our Pen Pals writing collective & our new book #SomethingHasChanged. You can read her bio & our story here: www.somethinghaschanged.ca

#penpals #poetry #poem #writing #author #writer #booklaunch #canadian #honesty

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · 23d

BOYCOTT DISNEY - STAND UP FOR FREE SPEECH
ABC silenced #JimmyKimmel. #Disney owns #ABC. We refuse to fund censorship. Rise up. Resist. Speak out. Say enough is enough. Because if we don’t have democracy. we have #fascism.
#CancelDisneyPlus #FreeSpeech #Resist #DemocracyDiesInSilence #boycottdisney

Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · 23d

#CancelDisneyPlus #FreeSpeech #Resist #DemocracyDiesInSilence #jimmykimmel #charliekirk #abc #disney #trump #propaganda #boycott #amazon #fightfascism #dystopianworld #protectdemocracy #protest #corruption #constitution #propaganda #riseup #standup #speakout #america #usa #myelbowsup #elbowsupcanada

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · 23d

Dear friends. Join my husband and I as we stand up against this blatant attack on democracy. "Elbows Up!" substack.com/home/post/p-...

A DARK DAY FOR DEMOCRACY

A Personal Stand Against Censorship

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · 28d

150 Canadians (including children) were taken by ICE. We don’t know where they are, how they’re being treated, or if they have legal counsel. This is not okay. Email Minister Anita Anand at [email protected] & ask her to investigate. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ey64...
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#JusticeForCanadians

MAGA IS KIDNAPPING CANADIANS/TRUMP'S CONCENTRATION CAMPS

YouTube video by Charlie Angus

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · Sep 7

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Read letter on Substack:
mickiwrites4u.substack.com/p/if-jesus-c...
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#substack #ifjesuscametoamericatoday #christianity #jesus #woke #america #maga #whitehouse #trump #immigrants #migrants #refugees #church #believer #republicans #lettertomaga #christians #usa #mickifindlay

Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · Sep 6

A personal note and a plea for help this week! ❤️Micki
Read & sign: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
More info: www.facebook.com/events/79091...
Contact Mark Carney:
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MarkJCarney2...
Website: liberal.ca/contact
Phone: 1 888 LIBERAL (542-3725)

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · Sep 5

Bill C-2 is a POWER GRAB and it mirrors Trump-like tactics!
We need as many people to help THIS WEEK!
Sign here:
migrantrights.ca/actionslist/...
If ever there was a time to stand up for the rights of all Canadians & our migrants, it's now! #stopbillc2 #elbowsup #strongbordersact

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · Aug 30

Details here: www.somethinghaschanged.ca or FB: www.facebook.com/events/1294820758801550 (Contestbopen to Canadians only due to recent changes to US shipping fees & policies. Apologies to our US neighbours.)
#writingcontest #bookcontest #somethinghaschanged #penpals #100words #stories #poetry #poems

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · Aug 27

(Video with sound) youtu.be/aOZs5Ya5foA?... ❤️Micki

#poem #poetry #shineanyway #fightingfascism #encouragement #inspirational #hopeforthehurting #truth #standup #speakout #fightinginjustice #truthmatters #yourvoicematters #dontgiveup #mickifindlay

Shine Anyway - A Poem For Those Protesting MAGA Cruelty & Injustice

YouTube video by Micki Findlay Writes

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · Aug 27

Podcast link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD9N...
Info:
www.facebook.com/events/92155...
Not on FB? Watch here:
youtu.be/qqXa1Q1rNdk?...
And here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Bpt...
Write to: [email protected]
Thanks to all the Canadians who wrote to Senator Martin! #ElbowsUpCanada

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · Aug 22

Dear Friends, this is the letter I sent. Please consider sending your own to: actionnetwork.org/letters/wh-f...
This is no longer about politics, American or Canadian, right vs left. This is about morality, human rights & basic decency.
This is one, easy way we can help our fellow humans. ❤️Micki

Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · Aug 22

Meet Jacqui Townsend - 1 of 5 voices behind our new book: #SomethingHasChanged Raw, honest, and exquisitely vulnerable, her work invites readers to feel deeply and see clearly. www.somethinghaschanged.ca

#authorbio #writer #quote #poetry #inspiration #booklaunch #newbook #bestbook #womensstories

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · Aug 19

I am proud to be one of five authors who have written and published a brand new book, #SomethingHasChanged - A Tribute to the Indomitable Spirit of Women Everywhere.
Check it out at: www.somethinghaschanged.ca
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#booklaunch #newbook #bestbook #womenauthors #canadianauthors #booksforwomen #quotes

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Micki Writes @mickiwrites.bsky.social · Aug 19

Need a little inspiration to craft an email to Senator Joseph Martin of Maine? Here you go...
Let's flood him with our responses to his insulting and arrogant letter to Canadians! [email protected]
Wondering what this is about? Go to this link: www.facebook.com/events/92155...