Kali J Desautels

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Originally intended to simply focus on book reviews, over time, KaliDesautelsReads has morphed into its own entity. I write about issues that are near to my heart, be they political, feminist, motherhood, mental health, or, as the title holds, books. A thirty-something Canadian woman in my mid-thirties, I have been “super married” to my high school sweetheart since 2006, and together we have two crazy, clever, kind, hilarious, wonderful kids. My first book – How Not To Blog: Finding Myself, One Post at a Time is available on Amazon (in eBook formats for you clever tech readers, and paperback for those of us who love that new book smell!) I have tried a podcast – it’s still on Apple and Google Podcasts – but writing is where my heart is. My life changed dramatically when my husband was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer in 2018, and I am now a writer for a leading Canadian Cancer Non-Profit. I am lucky enough to have a family that loves me and pushes me to be my best, even if it is outside of my cushiony comfort zone. I have a village of friends that nourish me, mentally, and spiritually. Welcome to my thoughts. Sit down. Stay a while. Enjoy a cup of coffee!

Happy 12th Birthday, Bean

Wow. It has been 12 years. 12 whole years since you first lit up my life. 12 whole years since you came into this world with the biggest eyes that I have ever seen. 12 years of funny, goofy, silly, intuitive, emotive, expressive, glittery, sparkly, sweet, sassy, sarcastic, and brilliant you. 12 years of not wanting hugs or cuddles, unless you want them (usually after you have been put to bed). 12 years of your independent, but kind spirit. 12 years of you giving your pocket change to those in need without even having it suggested. 12 years of being brave, even when you didn’t want to be. 12 years of being my girl. 12 years of putting up with all the random nicknames that I can think of. 12 years of being you.

Happy birthday, Bean. I love you more than that. I love you most. I love you mostest. I. Love. You. Thanks for being my kid.

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