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Janette Watt (she/they)
@janettewatt.bsky.social
Janette reflects on issues affecting us all. A career as a lawyer, academic, and a government policymaker - what has always driven her is a passion for a better world for everyone.

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I love graffitti art ... my words are laid over a photo from here: ldngraffiti.co.uk/blog/130210_...

#culture #connection #understanding
#activists #IMAGINING
December 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
#stories #storytellers #imagining #poets #writers #authors #philosophers #scientists #activists #socialjustice #equality #freedom

Whatever it is we're doing and for who -- we MUST be able to imagine things differently! Challenging ourselves to see things in new ways! ... great minds know this!
December 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This wonderful photo is by Vivian Maier who through her lens captured what was -- and sometimes what the people in the pictures were imagining in the moment life might be.

Most are from her walks around New York City, but this one is simply titled "Canada" - my home. Find here: vivianmaier.com
Vivian Maier Photographer | Official website of Vivian Maier | Vivian Maier Portfolios, Prints, Exhibitions, Books and documentary film
The official website of photographer Vivian Maier. Showcasing photo galleries, information about exhibitions, print sales, books and documentary film.
vivianmaier.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:38 AM
This beautiful piece of art by Lucy Campbell -- reminds me of when I was a child and wanted to find a way to fly. It's dear to my heart! The original hangs in our livingroom, how amazing is that! Find Lucy's inspiring work filled with imagination here: lupiart.com
Welcome to LupiArt, home of Scottish artist Lucy Campbell's work
Contemporary Scottish painter Lucy Campbell, paintings, limited edition prints, illustrations, greeting cards, calendars. LupiArt, the art of Lucy Campbell. Inviting introversion and inspiration.
lupiart.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:22 PM
December 1, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The painting I laid my words over is titled "Helping Hands" and is by artist: Paddy Spoelder (Netherlands). This piece is found on Saatchi Art by searching the artist's name 💖 or click here: www.saatchiart.com/en-ca/art/Pa...

With my gratitude for YOUR support, - jw.
#mutualAID #reciprocity #BEkind
November 28, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I'm sorry, Clark. Thinking of your Uncle, thinking of you.
November 27, 2025 at 5:54 PM
And from my bookshelves, here's a VERY partial list -- PabloNeruda; AudreLorde; BeiDao; AdrienneRich; LangstonHughes; AnneCarson; JuneCallwood; Dr.Seuss; MargaretAtwood; OctavioPaz; UrsulaK.LeGuin; JoyHarjo; JamesBaldwin; HannahArendt; FarehMalik...

#MUTUALaid #NOTsurvivaloftheFITTEST #SUCCESS
November 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Homer's quote is from the Iliad. Diomedes and Odysseus are reflecting on the importance of their combined efforts: #mutualaid.

The street art by Italian graffitti artist exit.enter.k has been titled "Helping Hands" and is viewed as a poetic, minimalist way of conveying the need for: #mutualaid.
November 26, 2025 at 5:23 PM