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Karen J. McLean

@kj-mclean.bsky.social

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Storyteller/educator/booksniffer/artdabbler. GenX Maritimer. Thoreauvian. Spacetweep. CBC Forever. Dynamic disability. Tree-talker. Quietly witchy. Kindness matters. Grateful for the support of The Canada Council for the Arts. ⚡️Solvitur ambulando. 🇨🇦

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Karen J. McLean @kj-mclean.bsky.social · Aug 8

My posts ricochet wildly from outrage and horror at current events to art, cute animals, and occasional bad jokes. The former are wounds; the latter are bandages.

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God @thegodpodcast.com · 15h

No one signs up for the National Guard thinking, “One day, I’ll invade Oregon.”

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Karen J. McLean @kj-mclean.bsky.social · 2h

Mind the speed-bumps. ❤️

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 13h

Adelita Grijalva won her election fair and square.

Now House Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to swear her in because she would be the final signature to release the Epstein files.

Mr. Speaker, respect democracy. Obey the law. Swear Representative Grijalva in immediately.

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Calvin and Hobbes @calvin-and-hobbes.bsky.social · 13h

Substitute teacher = proof the real one returned to Saturn; stay vigilant, Earthlings. Ever invent wild backstories for your subs? #CalvinandHobbes

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Karen J. McLean @kj-mclean.bsky.social · 2d

Today in #chronicillness ...

Image is a parody of H.A.L. from 2001: A Space Odyssey. It shows a glowing red light, with the text reading "I'm sorry, Karen. I'm afraid I can't do that."

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Moby Dick @mobydickatsea.bsky.social · 2d

Heaven have mercy on us all—Presbyterians and Pagans alike—for we are all somehow dreadfully cracked about the head, and sadly need mending

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Karen J. McLean @kj-mclean.bsky.social · 2d

I wish the goodbyes didn't hurt so much. Love to you both.

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 3d

A good afternoon to wander the Agricola district and take in a brilliant art show. Stephen Archibald does some of his best noticing around the city, as you'll see in his new post:

buff.ly/Nbcbb5p

#novascotia #halifax #design #architecture #history #noticed

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Karen J. McLean @kj-mclean.bsky.social · 2d

Fraidycat is clearly terrified. 😂

Karen J. McLean @kj-mclean.bsky.social · 2d

I am so, so sorry, friends. Sending you all much love.

Karen J. McLean @kj-mclean.bsky.social · 2d

Please help my friends and Mim, if you can. Goodbyes are never easy; bills make it even harder.

Ria Bridges, Millennial Burger Slut @bibliotropic.bsky.social · 2d

We're making a call to a home service today, to help say goodbye to Mimmy in her comfy place.

If anyone wants to help make her final time a bit easier, we'd all appreciate that. Especially her, not having to take a hated car trip to the vet.

paypal.me/bibliotropic

Mim, a white-and-tabby cat lounging on blankets and pillows, eyes glowing from the camera flash. I love her so much.

Karen J. McLean @kj-mclean.bsky.social · 2d

Stunning!

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Karen J. McLean @kj-mclean.bsky.social · 2d

Jonny Gato might be my soulmate.

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pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social · 3d

Happening this coming Saturday! Pottersfield Press will have a table there and many of our wonderful authors will be joining us.

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Dave Shoots Books @daveshootsbooks.bsky.social · 2d

#OutofPrint #NewBrunswick #Ghost stories by popular #LocalAuthors! "New Brunswick #Ghosts!" is #signed - $15. " #TallTales " - $20. #Booksky #Halloween #folklore #Local #DavidGoss #DorothyDearborn

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Karen J. McLean @kj-mclean.bsky.social · 2d

I loved Trixie Belden!

Dave Shoots Books @daveshootsbooks.bsky.social · 2d

Attn. #TrixieBelden and #Whitman #collectors! This 1954 #reprint of #SecretoftheMansion is in very good condition! #LaminatedPaper on boards. #Illustrations by #MaryStevens. $20. #Booksky #KidsSeries #ChildrensBooks #mysteries #nostalgia #JulieCampbell #StratemeyerSyndicate

Karen J. McLean @kj-mclean.bsky.social · 2d

Image shows five cute cartoon furry monsters, labeled as follows: "thinking about cheese"; "chronically overwhelmed; "too silly to function"; "an actual ball of panic"; and "shrieking into the abyss."

Karen J. McLean @kj-mclean.bsky.social · 5d

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Journalist Mario Guevara deported to El Salvador after 100 days in Ice custody

Removal comes after Emmy-winning Salvadorian reporter was arrested while covering ‘No Kings Day’ protest

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Karen J. McLean @kj-mclean.bsky.social · 5d

I have eaten my lunch on that bench!

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The Public Domain Review @publicdomainrev.bsky.social · 6d

Cartoon portrait of artist and writer William Morris, who left this "earthly paradise" 125 years ago #onthisday. More caricatures of leading (male) 19th-century figures featured in Cartoon Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Men of the Day (1873): publicdomainreview.org/collection/c...

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Karen J. McLean @kj-mclean.bsky.social · 6d

Please adopt me? I’m a very young 55. 😁

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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 6d

Jane Goodall, who died Wednesday at 91, was not just a pioneering scientist, but also an expert at wielding the power of fame, Michelle Nijhuis writes.

Jane Goodall’s Second-Greatest Talent

She knew how to wield her fame to protect the animals she loved.

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Karen J. McLean @kj-mclean.bsky.social · 6d

I am currently sitting at six, as well.

Karen J. McLean @kj-mclean.bsky.social · 6d

“We all need the tonic of wildness.” — HDT

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Mia Farrow @miafarrow.bsky.social · 6d

Not everyone can make the commitment that these two extraordinary women have, but we can all do something to help each other, our Earth and its creatures

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