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!

My Boy Cuddling His Auntie

September 28, 2018
This is one of my favourite pictures from our family camping trip – my kiddo cuddled up to his auntie while watching the Mission To The Alpine show on Sunday night. …

Additionally – my brother watching my attempt at stealth photography is priceless, and I am also 90% sure you could cut glass on @ddduperron’s cheek bones ❤️❤️

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#needmoresleep #brother #son #family #kiddo #camping #insta #cuddles #sleepy #sleeping #tired #longweekend #rest #sunday #alpine #follow #follower #following #followforfollow #follow4follow #f4f #sfs #kalidesautelsreads

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Happy Book Love’s Day!

September 28, 2018
What 3 books would you keep if you could only ever read 3 books for the rest of your life? …

Mine would be – 1) Little Women by Louisa May Alcott; 2) Anne of Green Gables; 3) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. …

There. That was flipping hard, you guys! There are so many books that I would want to have, but those are the 3 that would allow me to feel most contented for the longest period of time.

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#bookshelf #kalidesautelsreads #book #bookstagram #bookclub #books #reading #online #rachelhollis #girlwashyourface #newyorktimesbestseller #women #littlewomen #harrypotter #anneofgreengables #reading #read #coffee #books #read #reader #instagood #follow #followers #followforlike #followforfollowback #booknerd #like #love #bookloversday

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New Book Love

September 28, 2018
Reposting @logophilic_bibliophile: – via @Crowdfire

Qotd :- do you have a “best friend ” ?? Tag them in comments !!! 👇👇👇👇

#bibliophile #logophile #logophilicbibliophile #qotd #bookstagram #quotes #bookworm #instareads #booklovers #readerscorner #books #wisdom #booklove #bookdragon #readers #bookclub #nerds #treasures #bookquotes #authorlove #booknerds #bookshelf #bookseries #booksofinstagram #booksandcoffee #booksarelife

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Virtual Book Club Book 2 – Big Magic

September 28, 2018
Ready for Virtual Book Club???

Our next book will be “Big Magic” by Elizabeth Gilbert.

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Double tap if Eat, Pray, Love was your jam! 🙋🏻‍♀️

Well, the incomparable Liz Gilbert has knocked another book out of the park. Siobhan and I are sooooo excited to get together with you on Sept 30 for the next meeting!! If you have yet to join, DM us and we will add you to the Facebook Group! Let us know if you have anything you would like to cover in the discussion, and also, LET US KNOW if you are having trouble getting ahold of this deliciously beautiful book! We CAN and WILL help!! …

#rfempower #kalidesautelsreads #book #bookstagram #bookclub #books #reading #online #elizabethgilbert #bigmagic #newyorktimesbestseller #women #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #discussion #join #collab #coffee #wine #read #reader #instagood #follow #followers #followforlike #followforfollowback #dm #like #love #lizgilbert
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NY Times Op Ed – Resistance in The Trump Administration

September 28, 2018
Opinion | I Am Part of the Resistance Inside the Trump Administration

I work for the president but like-minded colleagues and I have vowed to thwart parts of his agenda and his worst inclinations. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/05/opinion/trump-white-house-anonymous-resistance.html

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#wcw #wce #woman #women #goaldigger #instagood #ootd #smile #love #happy #empowerment #empoweringwomen #tribe #photography #followers #following #followforfollowback #followformore #likeforlikes #lfl #fashion #instastyle #style #streetstyle #officestyle #friends #working #office #pretty #kalidesautelsreads
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Rupi Kaur Poetry

September 28, 2018
Reposting @t.alese.n: – via @Crowdfire

A little message for motivationmonday ✨✨

It was when I looked for love within myself, everything changed 🌻🌻

#quotes #quote #quoteoftheday #quotestags #quotestagram #quotestoliveby #life #mylife #work #keepgoing #rockit #rockin #words #wordsofwisdom #love #family #blogger #blog #books #bookstagram #reading #ready #follow #liker #likeme #lfl #sfs #f4f #kalidesautelsreads #followforfollow

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Make The Best of Everything

September 28, 2018
Reposting @lovelivelifeiv: – via @Crowdfire

#truth #pinquotes #advicequotes #reality #quoteoftheday #quotes #quote #quotesdaily #quotestoliveby #twelveskip #instadaily #reminder #instaquote #lifeiswhatyoumakeit #staystrong #igers

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Don’t Let Your Fears Push You Around

September 28, 2018
Reposting @poshnotions: – via @Crowdfire

Don’t let your dreams stay dreams, make them into a reality! What are you working on this week, related to your dreams? Tell me below!!

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#planyourhappiness #selfvalidator #quote #inspirationalquotes #livinglife #lovinglife #motivationalquotes #confidence #quotestoliveby #inspiration #lifequotes #mindset #motivation #bekindtoyourself #beyourownkindofbeautiful #happinessisaninsidejob #happinessfromwithin #happinessisachoice #loveyourself #beyourself #optimism #innerbeauty #selflove #poshitivitees #crushingitmyway #customtees #poshnotions #PoshitivelyBoutique

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I’m Enough

September 28, 2018
I am enough. That’s all. …

#quotes #quote #quoteoftheday #quotestags #quotestagram #quotestoliveby #life #mylife #work #keepgoing #rockit #rockin #words #wordsofwisdom #love #family #blogger #blog #books #bookstagram #reading #ready #follow #liker #likeme #lfl #sfs #f4f #kalidesautelsreads #followforfollow

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Living With Fibromyalgia Is Not Always Easy

September 28, 2018
Day 2 of working through a migraine. How do you survive migraines when you still have to get things done? Do you have a trick for surviving throughout the day, when you cannot lay in a dark room? There is only so much naproxen and caffeine that I can consume in one day…

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#fibromyalgia #hashimotos #migraine #chronicpain #survive

#cateye #glasses #selfie #insta #warrior #headache #relief #tips #help #day2 #morning #fff #sfs #lfl #followforfollow #followforfollowback #followformore #likeforlike #f4f #l4l #kalidesautelsreads

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