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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  • Beware of Dog Kisses

    Beware of Dog Kisses – Sadie Rose loves to give kisses, and generally likes most people. A beware of dog sign seemed a bit too aggressive for our girl, but the kisses? That is pretty important for people to beware of. (PS – this was another shop local item – also purchased from The Gardening…

  • On this spot in 1832, nothing happened

    My husband and I love history. We also love snarky thing and sarcasm, so when I found this plaque at @the_gardening_circle in Fort Langley, I felt like it was perfect for our front porch decor, and bought it as a shared 15th wedding anniversary gift. So now when I sit outside with my pets, my…

  • Hiding in my weekend read

    Over the years, the Helter Skelter theory raised by Vincent Bugliosi at the Manson trial has largely been debunked. That does not mean that Manson or the Family didn’t commit the atrocious crimes for which they were imprisoned, nor does it mean they should not have been sentenced with the harsh penalties levelled at them.…

  • What I’m reading today

  • First Day of School

    It’s the first day of school for Ms Sadie Rose! We started obedience training, but I’m not gonna lie – this is for me to learn how to be a good dog mom. I have never had a puppy and I have no idea what I am doing. Today we learned focus, touch, sit, stand…

  • Please.

    It has been 6 months since I started feeling the overwhelming sick of another deep depression. It has been 4 months since I started feeling so sick and began the investigation into yet another series of chronic illness symptoms. It has been 2 months since I had my first exploratory procedure and minor surgery. It…

  • Nothing

    The point of this post? Nothing. Just loving my new hoodie from @oyfmapleridge @oxygenyogaandfitness and my messy bun being ever so slightly cuter than usual. Happy Sunday! I’m going to run errands in the rain (YAY!!!) PS that’s not facetious – I am so happy it is raining that I am literally checking the window…

  • Fibro Flare Friday – Summer Edition

    Got my sweat on today! Who needs a 10K run or actual fitness activities when you can have a Fibro Flare Friday during 60% humidity and the need to tidy up your office?? Me. The answer is me! I need those things so that tidying my office doesn’t make me feel like I just jumped…

  • Hi. I’m Sadie Rose

    Hi. My name is Sadie Rose Desautels. Yesterday, I moved from Mexico to my new home in Canada and I have to say, I am a pretty big fan. There are comfy beds, kids who think I am amazing and play with me, and my Mama and Daddy seem to be good at the whole…

  • Sadie Rose