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An elvish-looking figure looks over her shoulder into darkness. Large skulls leer at her from the background.

COMING IN 2026: @mmdaviesostrom.bsky.social's epic horror-fantasy mashup, RISE FROM THESE DARK WATERS. It's THE LAST OF US meets THE DARK CRYSTAL meets WORLD WAR Z and holy moly it's sooooo good. Cover artwork by @juliedillon.bsky.social.

Pre-order: badhandbooks.com/preorders/6y...

I am not exaggerating when I say I am in love with this cover. @juliedillon.bsky.social has perfectly captured the heart of this book.
I can't wait to share Min and her story with the world!

Rise From These Dark Waters (Paperback with Signed Bookplate) — Bad Hand Books Min, royal daughter of the elven-like Yhathlin, was born to be a diplomat. Representing her nation at the joint American-Canadian embassy in her subterranean city, she was good at walking the tightrop...

NEWS!

RISE FROM THESE DARK WATERS (coming in at a substantial 112,000 words) is the first volume in a series of novels from author @mmdaviesostrom.bsky.social. Think THE LAST OF US meets THE DARK CRYSTAL meets WORLD WAR Z meets THE PASSAGE.

Pre-order NOW: badhandbooks.com/preorders/6y...

Mary Walsh reminds us: without the CBC, Canadians lose a shared thread that connects us from coast to coast.

In a country this vast, public broadcasting gives us a common voice, a common story, and a way to see each other.

Lose that—and we lose something essential.

#SaveTheCBC #CanadianStories

The heartwarming wholesome content I so needed right now. Thank you.

I snowblow a path from our back gate to under our deck for the local rabbits to help them evade predators.
I call it Highway 4-0-Bun.
I’m not ashamed
and I am celebrated in the bunny community.

Bedtime attacks with Pigeon.

A day of working at home with a kitten resulted in multiple occurrences of “air jail”.

She really didn’t mind.

She’s such a pretty kitten.

We welcomed home Pigeon (7 months old) this week. She’s sweet and purrs up a storm. Our older cat is only concerned about the closed bedroom door. She hasn’t realized there is a new sister in the room yet.

I finished knitting a goofy 15-16th C style thrummed English Sailors hat. It’s reversible and when the thrums are inside it is WARM.

As we hear that Doug Ford is calling an early and unnecessary election we need to remember:
1. Doug said himself that he's a Trump fan
2. Destroyed Ontario Place
3. Destroyed Science Centre
4. Failed to build homes
5. Failed to get anyone a doctor
6. Can't keep emergency open

And more

Knitting assistant

Close up of cross eyed tabby cat

The horrors persist, but so does Doofy

#Cat #Cats #CatLover #CatsOfBluesky #Photography

Someone needs to be defunded.

I do question our numbers in Canada, the changes to reporting cases/deaths was changed and a lot of cases weren’t counted. Including my mother. I suspect the actual numbers here are higher.

After seeing a post from of their molasses partridgeberry tart.
I needed to make oneRIGHT NOW! 😂

I also used up the last of my coveted partridgeberry jam from my 92 year old Aunt.

Seemed fitting to take a picture next to Nan’s teapot and a photo of my Dad, Aunts and Uncles berrypicking.

First attempt at making marshmallows was a success! So much better than the ones in a plastic bag. Working with hot sugar for the first time was a bit daunting but it all went well and I didn’t burn myself.

Waiting for a big winter storm to hit and getting cuddles with my almost 17 year old house panther.
There are many purrs of contentment.

Available as of today. Please share widely so that Canadians know that they can call 988 for help.

Apparently I’ve managed to level up my icing skills. This is the best piping I’ve ever managed.

Halloween baking underway! Both recipes are from the Witch’s Handbook. Kneebones and Dustbread Biscuits (which still need to be decorated and filled as they’re a sandwich cookie).

Getting near finishing my “I’m batty for Halloween” socks. The second sock always feels like such a chore. I need to figure out knitting 2 at a time.

Sad news to hear but at least he’s able make choices that are best for him.

My first go at the recipes in Exquisite Exandria, the Critical Role cookbook.

Black Moss Cupcakes.
A delicious rich chocolate cupcake, icing that isn’t too sweet & crumb topping.

Used Dutch Processed Cocoa & matcha in the crumb topping, opted for edible glitter instead of Dust of Deliciousness.

Canada is #NoSpaceForHate. I stand as an ally with #2SLGBTQIA.

I found @jortsthecat.bsky.social here. I feel like I can now ditch the hate spewing other site.

Photo credit belongs to my brother but the cat is mine. Meet Eskarina (aka Esk, Thundermuffin, Stinky, Baby, Dork, Friggen Plastic Chewing Goblin).