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!

Month: November 2021

  • Die Hard is a Christmas Movie

    In our house, Die Hard is a Christmas movie. Last year, my work friend had an ornament like this on her tree and I thought it was so cool and that Dave would absolutely love it, so today, Liam and I made one for him! Then the kids printed off Die Hard memes and hung…

  • “Indian” in the Cabinet: Speaking Truth to Power ~ Jody Wilson-Raybould (2021) ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I am a political nerd. I have been fascinated by politics from the time I was 12 and my parents voted in the 1995 Quebec referendum. I found it amazing that whether a province of my country separated from the rest of…

  • Love these women

    What do you do when your besties work the Night Shift and you work a standard 9-5? You get up an hour early, and visit when they are finished for the day, before you start your day! This morning, my sweet friend Katie brought Starbucks and we buried ourselves under a huge cozy quilt and…

  • The best things in life

    It’s hard to imagine the version of me that had an fear of dogs. This monkey makes my life so full. Between kisses, cuddles, happy tappy feet, and most enthusiastic welcome home that I could ever imagine. Sadie Rose is definitely the highlight of 2021 and I am so grateful that she is ours. #puppiesofinstagram…

  • Some Justice for Ahmaud Arbery

    Repost• @blmlosangeles We uplift the Spirit of #AhmaudArbery and send endless love to his family and loved ones.Deepest appreciation to all who organized, protested, ran, posted, and prayed. Every effort ushered in as much justice as could be had.May this victory inspire the continued struggle to transform every system of injustice and the continued fight…

  • It’s been a while!

    Hey! How are you?? It’s been a minute! It’s my favourite time of the year! Christmas mugs, Christmas music, peppermint in my coffee, and the general gathering of emotions that comes when the air starts to smell like snow. Over the past year KaliDesautelsSpeaks has not spoken much. There has a been a lot to…