Chris Chaban

Writer, Wandering Thinker, (Pop)Literarian - Interested in marginalia, queer spatialities, and perfomativity
he/him

[Chris Chaban @VerboseFlaneur]

(And for anyone who stumbles across these tweets and is desperate for context, please go listen to @StinkyDragonPod - it's a delight! But, maybe, start at the beginning?)

[Chris Chaban @VerboseFlaneur]

There's an Oratory in my hometown (Montréal) that even sells little bottles to facilitate collection at the font/stoup: https://t.co/1x5nNrSNL6
(There are, however, no instructions for what you're meant to scream while using the vial, so get creative @BGibbles!)
#DnDBestPractices

[Chris Chaban @VerboseFlaneur]

@StinkyDragonPod
So. *Adjusts glasses.* Re: The intro-cocktail to Ep. 17 (which, by the way, sounds sinfully divine) - the collection and, indeed, consumption of holy water is a widespread practice by many (?) practicing Christians...
#PotionAndSplashDamage
#SonOfAPreacherWoman

[Chris Chaban @VerboseFlaneur]

Love the shade of purple and, though it's paired with what seems a little more red than orange, my initial response was to think of one person who would not only appreciate this look, but recognise that it establishes a historical precedent... @JeremyNDooley

[WikiVictorian @wikivictorian]

Smoking suit, 1870s. Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

[Chris Chaban @VerboseFlaneur]

@Jendrikkkk @eurovisionde Thank you for your amazing work - your song, your message, and the astounding amounts of labour by you & your crew were truly impressive. "I Don't Feel Hate" had a real impact in my household, and caused much joy, laughter, & dancing. Any "better" would/will be mind-blowing. ✌️

[Chris Chaban @VerboseFlaneur]

💖
"This artist installed beautiful hand-made basketball nets around her hometown" - via CBC Arts https://t.co/GYqWsrRcmG

[Chris Chaban @VerboseFlaneur]

@nkbeaudry Honey & camomile tisane; coffee body scrub

[Ville de Montréal @MTL_Ville]

La ligne SOS violence conjugale est disponible 24/24 durant le confinement.

📞 1 800 363-9010 (appel, 24/24)
📲 438-601-1211 (texto, de 14 h 30 à 22 h)

Partagez ce message pour éviter que la violence conjugale fasse plus de ravages que le virus.

[Hank Green @hankgreen]

Can we have a short conversation about white people who use melanated 👊🏾👍🏿 emojis.

First question, “Why?”

Immediate Interruption: “I don’t actually care, it’s really weird, please stop.”

I’ve only seen this a couple times, but that is way too many times.

[Quebec Writers' Federation @OfficialQWF]

Next Thurs! Don't miss #BlackWritersOutLoud Spoken Word Edition, the 2nd in a series of online events celebrating Black literary arts in QC!
Join host #JasonSelman in conversation with a panel of 3 spoken word artists. Sept 24 via Zoom.
RSVP + more info: https://t.co/ndxf683w5j

[Chaucer Doth Tweet @LeVostreGC]

Alwayes a good daye to buye a booke from the onlyne servyce of an independent bookstore and sende yt to a friende as a surprise.

[CBC Indigenous @CBCIndigenous]

'People need help': Nunavut MP gathering firsthand stories of housing crisis https://t.co/wPWpfDEKb8

[Infinitheatre @Infinitheatre]

Do you have a new and unproduced play? Infinithéâtre is accepting submissions for the Write-On-Q! playwriting competition. For full submission guidelines, visit: https://t.co/LFrD16yclg

[Dr. Laura M. Jimenez @booktoss]

It isn’t enough to “be kind”. https://t.co/pSEcTF86aO

[Chris Chaban @VerboseFlaneur]

@Caiti All about your initiative - 💓 - and, humbly, recommend: BreakBeat Poets' Black Girl Magic https://t.co/zFEViywXR2

[Playwrights’Workshop @PWMontreal]

Writers' Warm-ups are going strong! Jesse Stong is building a treasure trove of engaging activities to get your writing started every Monday and Friday at 10:15AM.

Join him live tomorrow morning and start your day with some inspiration and guidance here!
https://t.co/M2ry7Ie14Y

[Chris Chaban @VerboseFlaneur]

@CarolynBoll Nice to "tweet" you too - #youreit. ;)

[Musée de la nature @museedelanature]

Plus de plaisir à colorier! La vie des #plantes de jardin
À vos crayons! Ajoutez de la beauté à notre sélection de #coloriages téléchargeables d’inspiration botanique. #enfantsalamaison #confinement https://t.co/lkexMG4CZ8

[Chris Chaban @VerboseFlaneur]

To the neighbours I'm potentially bugging with my latenight electroswing/calisthenics practice: (1) I'm keeping the volume as low as humanly possible, (2) how can you not dig these beats, (3) I legit have cat-like tread, (4) SUBLIMATION!!!

#SorryNotSorry

[Chris Chaban @VerboseFlaneur]

Love this kind of thing - keep those younglings reading! And keep those book recommendations circulating!

(Also, you have to appreciate that the second item on this list is, "A book without a love triangle" 🤭)