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!

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  • What A Day!

    First morning of chemo/radiation – overslept, hair not brushed, no bra, sticking closely to the no scent policy – no deodorant 🤣- and la piece de resistance – I dumped coffee down my nightshirt that is doubling for an actual shirt because I neglected to drink through the hole in my travel mug. No, I…

  • My Grampa Is Sending Dimes From Heaven

    Hey Grampa! So today you knew that I needed more than pennies from heaven to get through the day, hey? Thank you! I love you, and miss you so much. ……….. #deepbreath #chill #thankful #peace #grampa #penniesfromheaven #keepcalm #stiffupperlip #damn #staycalm #calm #mantra #affirmations #funnyquotes #quotes #quotestoliveby #quoteoftheday #quoteoftheweek #funny #love #laugh #happy #bibleverse #ecclesiastes…

  • Yoga

    Reposting @mikebone: – via @Crowdfire How is yoga helpful in day to day life? Has it changed you somehow? | art inspired by @krista.mylife #yoga #yogaart #yogi #yogaartist #yogabenefits #yogachallenge #yogalife #yogalifestyle #yogitoes #artist #mikebone #mikebrennanart #health #wellness #artwork #contemporaryart #yogaeveryday #yogainspiration #njartists

  • The Environment Matters

    Reposting @aldamostert: – via @Crowdfire #mentality #motivation #mindset #love #success #business #fitness #goals #life #health #gym #lifestyle #inspiration #mentalhealth #entrepreneur #passion #believe #f #time #thoughts #entrepreneurlife #like #happiness #fit #training #focus #art #work #fitfam #bhfyp

  • Think

    Reposting @gbalesh: – via @Crowdfire #personaldevelopment#lifecoach#mindfullness#mindshift#lifecoaches#mindsetmatters#instasuccess#instamotivation#instabusiness#life#success#motivation#plumvillage#plumvillageindonesia#plumvillagefrance#powerofpositivity#meditate#empowerment#lifecoaching#instaquotes#positivethinking#spiritualawakening#motivationalspeaker#energy#instagood#beautiful#happy#mindfullness

  • I Appreciate Silence

    Reposting @aldamostert: – via @Crowdfire #mentality #motivation #mindset #love #success #business #fitness #goals #life #health #gym #lifestyle #inspiration #mentalhealth #entrepreneur #passion #believe #f #time #thoughts #entrepreneurlife #like #happiness #fit #training #focus #art #work #fitfam #bhfyp

  • Writing is Magic

    Reposting @t_a_pierce: – via @Crowdfire Happy Hump Day, writers! Today is the birthday of Ellen Gilchrist (1935), National Book Award-winning American novelist, short story writer, and poet. She also worked as a journalist and a commentator on NPR’s “Morning Edition.” …….. #quotes #quote #quoteoftheday #quotestags #quotestagram #quotestoliveby #life #mylife #work #keepgoing #rockit #rockin #words #wordsofwisdom…

  • Black History Month 2019

    In honour of Black History Month, swipe up to see some of my favourite quotes by inspirational leaders. #blacklivesmatter #legacy #blackhistorymonth #black #africanamerican #equality #humanrights #socialjustice #rights #ignorance #love #martinlutherking #america #light #racist #follower #follow #following #followforfollowback #followforfollow #likeforlike #kalidesautelsreads

  • Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis Is In The World!!!!

    Ok, so what happens when you are having the most. Challenging. Week. Of. Your. Life? You turn to your people. You turn to your mentors. (Rach, I know you don’t know me, but you are the most amazing mentor I could ever have! So thank you!!!) Hitting bookstores AND Audible on March 12, 2019, Girl,…

  • Contemplating The Universe

    Reposting @bruce.vanhorn: – via @Crowdfire When you take time to contemplate the Universe, you become the Universe contemplating itself. #Meditation #Mindfulness …. … #Follow @bruce.vanhorn …. … #abundance #affirmations #amwriting #entrepreneur #goals #grateful #gratitude #growth #hustle #inspiration #leadership #LifeIsAMarathon #love #meditation #mentor #mindfulness #motivation #namaste #positivevibes #spirituality #socialmedia #success #transformation #travel #wellness #wisdom