Kim McNeil | Canadian Writer

Dear @squarespace, it's been disappointing how little your #customersupport team supports Canadian customers, re. inability or unwillingness to help international users navigate exchange rates (which make your products & services considerably more expensive). #CustomerServiceFail

I was recently interviewed by @CatOrer, host of #TheArtistEntrepreneur podcast, about (artist) mental health. Listen to our conversation here & give Catherine a follow: ow.ly/poMZ50FVeHs Can you relate? #mentalhealth #artist #mentalhealthawareness

My newest piece of writing is called 'Racism at 5:40 pm'. When you open your eyes to it, racism and intolerance are everywhere, even at the pharmacy: kimmcneil.ca/writing/racism-… #write #essay

Help me in my fight against bare walls. Gift yourself or someone you love a piece of original art. To see my wildlife collection, visit: shop.leightoncentre.org/coll… Thank you, @LeightonCentre ! #SayNoToBareWalls #yycart #art

Calgary is losing a good one today. Our loss is @VisitNovaScotia’s gain. Bonne voyage, @CrystalRunsFree. You inspire me every day with your courage, vulnerability, & hard work. #YYC will miss you. I will miss you. I hope our paths cross again soon. 📸: 2016 #SuperC #FacesofYYC

My newest piece of writing has an Irish twist. Read 'Irish whiskey glasses: A story about St. Patrick’s Day and palliative care' here: kimmcneil.ca/writing/irish-w… Photo: @rorytucker #Montreal #StPatricksDay #writer #Slainte

I wrote a piece for International Women’s Day. In it I share links to podcasts and pieces by @guardian, @eifpodcast, @ttfapodcast, @unladylikemedia, and @createthelove. Please read it using #linkinbio. I’d be grateful if you shared it even if you end up… instagr.am/p/CML1SQSh-Wy/

Keep tissues handy. One very powerful minute of film. #IWD2021 #IWD #MFFAFRICA #womenempowerment

At the end of the day, no matter what happens, believe in yourself. Tag a woman who you believe in. Happy International Women’s Day, x KM. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD #IWD2021 instagr.am/p/CMKSVRFhDYe/

Thank you, @canadianbirkie, for hosting the 2021 Virtual Canadian Birkie. Thanks to @braggcreektrails for being our stage for the event. And last but not least, a special thanks to @katnatter for being my wing-woman. I couldn’t have done it without her! … instagr.am/p/CL3KzaYBpBf/

Thank you, @canadianbirkie, for hosting the 2021 #VirtualBirkie. Second time’s a charm for this girl. Special thanks to @katnatter for her support and being being my wing-woman. I couldn’t have done it without her! #GoTheDistance #CdnBirkie #xcskiing 📸: @katnatter

Seven years later and I still miss him. Love you, Baldi. Broken heart #alldogsgotoheaven #Baldur instagr.am/p/CLipz4mBaPa/

Than you, @jones_yyc @alexwriters, for tonight’s online workshop on #litmags! #yycwrites #yyc #writers

I was back there on the weekend and the area literally took my breath away. #explorealberta #outdoorsisfree

Today is #BellLetsTalk Day. Awhile back, I listened to an episode of @ttfapodcast on alcoholism and recovery. One lesson stood out to me: “It’s not your fault, but it is your responsibility.” It occurred to me the same could be said for our mental health… instagr.am/p/CKnMeX_BRlx/

When you’re feeling blue, look here. #berniesmittens #pickmeup

“For there is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.” - Amanda Gorman #poetry

✨Conversation Starter✨ What do you see when you look at this picture? Please be as honest as you feel comfortable being. There is no wrong answer and this isn’t a trick question, it’s an attempt to start a conversation about the things we see online.… instagr.am/p/CKRXHzoB-0j/

Just posted a photo @ Squamish, British Columbia instagram.com/p/CKRXHzoB-0j/… – at Squamish, British Columbia

Thank you, @norsemanoutdoor, and to our instructor, Eric, for the full-day skills course today. For anyone looking to learn or advance with their xc skiing, I highly recommend them. Here’s to always learning something new, x KM #sundayfunday #xcskiing… instagr.am/p/CKLErmuB79T/