Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Yes there are so many horror stories of people waiting too long at the ER. In emergency situations, we can still access good care and today I am so damn grateful for that. 020
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 26/09/2026A family member had a medical emergency today and went to the qeh via ambulance. While our healthcare system is certainly broken, we received excellent care from everyone involved: paramedics, nurses, and the er doc we saw. They’ll be ok and we are all home now, after being there less than 5 hrs. 070
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Hanging out in North Rustico this afternoon, taking in two of the Cavendish Literary Festival events: Sharon Bala and Donna Morrissey. 000
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 25/09/2026I’m tired of complaining about being tired. Been awake for 2 hours now, and I have a full day tomorrow of things that cannot be rescheduled. Excellent. 030
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Chronic pain adventures: Trying yet another new pillow arrangement to see if it helps my sleep. Yes, it’s a pregnancy pillow. No, I’m def not pregnant. Yes, I’m tired. 031
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 14/09/2026There’s a direct relationship between breath and pain tho so I am eager to try to learn this skill. (Hypermobile people often shallow breathe and we hold our breath a lot, both actions that cause our ribs to brace, leading to pain in ribs, back, and neck. Good times.) 130
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Today’s physio session involved my physiotherapist teaching me how to breathe. Apparently I need supervision to breathe properly. While I’m grateful always for her guidance, sometimes living with EDS makes you feel like you can’t “human” correctly. It’s humbling. 010
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 13/09/2026I’ve been having some real heart connections lately with people. It’s nice. ❤️ 050
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 12/09/2026I missed summer deck season, so I’m embracing fall deck season. 070
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 12/09/2026The sun is shining! It’s the first day of a new dance season in out famiky, and I have plans for a fairy hike with a friend. Happy Saturday, friends! ♥️ ☀️ 031
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 10/09/2026I encourage all parents to opt out. Kids need to learn critical thinking skills before they learn AI. Other countries are banning AI in schools for this reason. So, aside from the environmental harm AI causes, do a solid for your child’s brain and allow them to develop these essential skills first. 061
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 10/09/2026PEI parents of kids in the K-12 school system: Just an FYI that you can opt out of your kid’s use of AI via the IT forms we have to sign every year. That form requires 2 signatures—one for AI (that you can opt out of) and one for general tech. So you can allow your kid to use computers, but no AI. 053
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Resharing for any followers I have who are looking for a better option than Goodreads. 030
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Oldest teen started university today...younger teen opted for blue hair...and I received some promising (fingers crossed) news on the ol' job front. Large day. 140
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Day after intense acupuncture and I only woke twice in the night (this is progress). 💕 060
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Also, thanks to @moesmixtapes.bsky.social I have some new plant family members to fawn over. 120
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Acupuncture this morning focused on calming down my poor broken, out of control. nervous system. I’m at the point where I jump when someone sneezes. 020
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 31/08/2026While I do understand record management of files 20+ yrs old can be complex, I’m still concerned that my medical records appear to be MIA. 440
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 31/08/2026🫨 Oh my head... Trying to find medical records from 20+yrs ago. The Dr. no longer practices as a GP. I called: Health PEI The clinic where she practised 20 yrs ago PCH records management College of Physicians...who told me to call Health PEI...who are now saying to phone College of Physicians. 000
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Hello #GardenSky… 👩🌾 Looking for advice/input from any veggie garden green thumbs out there: Any ideas why: 1. My onions refuse to grow (they are the same size they were when I planted the bulbs 2 months ago) 🧅 or 2. My potato stalks are slimy and nothing is growing 🥔 Appreciate any help! 🙏 220
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 24/08/2026I occasionally post to Linkedin, re: various editing services, reading/publishing industry info. I get small engagement and that’s ok. Last week, I posted about AI and it’s harmful effect on both creatives and the environment, and it attracted attention. Makes me wonder… /1 100
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 23/08/2026If you don’t already boycott US products, perhaps this list might make you reconsider. The US no longer regulates/inspects its food so buy at your own risk… 🤢 120
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Fun thread! Will add theatre: Come From Away, Anne of Green Gable, Tell Tale Harbour….too many to name including local theatre. 151
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 21/08/2026I beg doctors for help. I’m told the same old stuff you read about on lifestyle blogs: limit alcohol (I have maybe 1 glass wine a month), caffeine (my sometimes 1 cup coffee takes place at 730 am), no screens (this makes zero difference), and reduce stress. I’m convinced there’s more to it… /1 130
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Awake since 3:30 and I guess since it’s now 6:00, that’s my sleep window closed. I slept from 11pm until 2am and then an additional hour from 2:30-3:30. This isn’t sustainable… 010
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Looks like PEI’s “favourite storyteller” is weighing in on his opinion on abortion now…and his minions are praising him. Excellent. 150
Reposted by Christine Gordon Manley | EditorIan @ianagp.bsky.social · 19/08/2026The only reasonable ethical discussion to have regarding "smart glasses" is whether or not to let the user remove the glasses prior them being smashed. 86110
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Okay, Wednesday, I’m heading in with about maybe 3 hours of broken sleep (two x 1.5 each), but so far I’m wide awake so let’s do this…but also be kind ok? 020
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 19/08/2026This whole not sleeping thing is getting old…especially irritating since I slept fantastic in Scotland. Sad face. 000
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Fell back to sleep at 6 for one hour but had one of those too-real dreams that was unsettling. On one hand, yay I’m dreaming again after a decade of not. But I hate those dreams. At least with nightmares, they tend to be so unrealistic, you can put them into “movie category.” Not this one. 000
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Wide awake again. At least I made it to 4:30 instead of the 3 o’clock hour. Can jet lag last a week or is this insomnia 2.0? I slept so well while on vacation and thought new meds were working but who knows anymore… 🤷♀️ 330
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Heard from another editor friend (this one in Quebec) who is losing clients to AI and having to switch roles. More and more editors are losing work…only to be hired to “humanize” AI text. I struggle with the logic on that. Just hire a human in the first place! #SayNoToAI 030
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Also, more and more agents, editors, and publishers are enforcing strict anti-AI policies so you are hurting yourself if you use ChatGPT (or any AI) as a tool. 0166
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 12/08/2026I’m getting more emails from writers who used ChatGPT for editing “help,” and because they did so, are now being refused by agents, publishers, and editors. I feel for them because AI ignorance is huge, so here’s my PSA: You are more creative than a robot and you do not need AI. 160
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Dog 1: [barking] Me (in other room): Stormy, quiet! Dog 1: [continues to bark, non-stop] Me (still in other room): [continues to scold verbally] Dog 1: [barking…] I finally get up to see what’s up with him and notice... Dog 2: [standing on our front yard] Dude was doing his job, despite me. 000
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Been back in the Atlantic timezone 6 days now, and I’m still waking earlier than I wish. At least it’s not 3:45am anymore tho. Progress… 010
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 11/08/2026While I was in Scotland, a library loan came in…and then left as I couldn’t pick it up before the hold date. Now I’m back at place #25. Dang. (I’m only mildly miffed as I did buy 12 books while in the UK AND I have a full bookcase of unread books at home, lol.) 020
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 11/08/2026I’m back from my Scottish adventures, and I’m looking at my fall calendar, booking editing projects. Reach out if you’d like to chat about structural edits, manuscript evaluations, submission packages, book coaching, or anything book-related, self-publishing or traditional. #BookSky #EditorSky 1124
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Did not get back to sleep, so I guess 3:50 is my new wake-up time now. Excellent. 110
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Crashed hard at 10pm and likely would have slept well but one of our dogs barked me up at 3:50. Still awake at 5:30 and why does the universe keep not wanting me to sleep? 😭 130
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Currently in pjs and I could so go to bed right now. Instead, trying to force self to stay awake so I might get used to this timezone. Only one man is up for the job: Ted Lasso! 010
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Dragged my overtired self to Rustico today and more please. 260
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 07/08/2026To whom it may concern: Chapman’s lactose-free, low(er) sugar ice cream is on sale at Sobeys for $3.99. It’s normally over $8 and I refuse to buy it at that price. But I do love Chapman’s! 041
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Logically, there’s the financial risk of picking up germs on a plane and ruining part/all of your holiday. Why take that risk? Even if you don’t mask most places, I’d love to see more people mask on planes to protect their holiday, at least. Better than nothing! 010
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 07/08/2026On a positive note, we had two encounters with people asking if we were sick because we were masked, and when we explained our reasoning, they actually paused to consider our words. Called us smart and considerate. We were polite in our explanations. I hope we sparked some rethinking there. 010
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 07/08/2026One of these people would sneeze and cough into her hands and then grab her timmies cup. When flight attendant came by to collect garbage, she tried to pass that same cup over via me. Nope. Don’t want your snot-covered cup, lady, cheers. 010
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Of course I ended up sitting next to two sick people on the various flights I was on (one on the way to UK, the other, just the short Montreal-Charlottetown leg). Look, I get it; you spent $$$ on a flight and don’t want to cancel travel. I’d prob do the same, in all honesty. But… 🧵/1 130
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Well so much for crashing into the Atlantic time zone. Even tho I’m exhausted and running on fumes, I only slept a handful of hours and wide awake for the day before 4am. Ick. Someone knock me out…please? 110
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 07/08/2026No, Chris, you cannot get up for the day at 3:45am. #jetlag 020
Christine Gordon Manley | Editor @cgmanley.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Jet leg is cruel. You’d think I would sleep after being up for 20 hrs on 2 hours of sleep. Instead, I’m wide awake after sleeping for 2 hours. Le sigh. 030