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Writer and editor | loves cows | aka Kay Vermonter, half of a pub trivia team with a drawer full of Fiddlehead swag, collector of random rocks. A few short pieces here, because my mortgage doesn't pay itself: https://medium.com/@kaypierce
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Kick our ass tonight! 🇨🇦

I think an American flag created entirely by black men at the Superbowl is one of the best pieces of art I've seen in my lifetime. I hope it actually killed some folks. And I hope it finally closes the fucking book on the argument that we shouldn't use the flag to fight the God damned fascists.

Here in Burlington, there has been a flurry of complaints about the number of murders in the city, including a couple that have devastated private property. It's just the winter crow gatherings, friends. Caw and let caw.

I was diagnosed with babesiosis and Lyme disease last week (tick-borne diseases; started treatment today). Does this make me an official New Englander now?

A reminder that the world's richest man is trying to make it illegal for companies to not advertise on his social media platform.

We've ordered ours, how about you? In case you missed the post from @greenmountainbhoys.bsky.social last week, they have a fantastic poster by @blakeink.bsky.social for sale, and all profits go to Migrant Justice (migrantjustice.net). greenmountainbhoys.printful.me to order; 2 sizes available.

"Give me just one of your minutes and I'll stretch it into an hour," popped into my dream last night. At first, I thought it would make a good love song lyric, but it also describes most "quick" meetings I've had.

Word of Advice for the Unwary 👻

New design. If you’re looking for some new arts and to support an amazing local org, here you go.

"Hate does not grow well in the rocky soil of Vermont" was first used in '82 on a banner at an anti-KKK rally in Wilmington VT. Still true today. No place for hatred in VT Selling posters (greenmountainbhoys.printful.me) with 100% of the profits going to Migrant Justice (migrantjustice.net)

It's better use of your bandwidth than doomscrolling. The doom will still be there tomorrow. www.youtube.com/live/5wCZYpx...

Word of the day is ‘catch-fart’ (17th century: an obsequious individual who will always follow the political wind.

Shopping for a formal (step)mother-of-the-groom dress makes my skin itch, even online. Why are they all so awful? Someone declare cotton a formal fabric, please!

Your Daily Affirmation: Today I am a glitter-slick stripper, strutting my stuff to a thousand hair-band ballads. The world is my pole, and I dance around it, untouchable. My underwear manifests prosperity. In small bills. So. Much. Bon. Jovi.

The Hilarious House of Frankenstein is a childhood favorite of mine. When I described it to other Americans, I was assured it was a hallucination. No, just part of the flagless memories of a border-dweller. TIL Billy Van played most of the roles!

I'm so grateful to the hacker who broke into my Facebook account last year and got me banned from the site. Thanks, asshat! You saved me some time today.

Molly had her first post-adoption vet visit today. She needs surgery on a luxating patella; otherwise, she's a healthy and brave little pup. #dogsofbluesky

A TV series rarely lingers in my head like a book, and the fact that this does speaks to the source material and how well it was brought to the screen. Skip the dubbing if you can; the actors are excellent and their Spanish is clear, with decent English subtitles. youtu.be/4oQeQR1DEjw?...

I went on a tear today and planned dinners through the end of the month. Highlights include a roast turkey and a proper Burns night dinner, but there are also fish tacos, lentil soup, and a comfort lasagna for the 20th.

The world is inside out, upside down & on fire, but at least we get to watch MAGA tear themselves into shreds because the bigoted base just realized the billionaire bros who bought their Orange Jello Jesus the White House wanna give the tech jobs they can’t do to the brown people they don’t like. 🍿

Molly heard there would be Christmas treats! #dogsofbluesky

My husband and I avoided tech for a while and assembled our first jigsaw puzzle, with only a couple of fallen pieces nibbled by the dog. Merry Christmas, everyone.

Standing-room-only concerts are ableist and ageist. I was excited to learn that Thievery Corporation is coming to my area, but I couldn't stand for half an hour, let alone multiple hours in a crowded venue. I love Vermont but miss access to live acts I want to see.

I recommend no fewer than 4 copies of any beloved book. A paperback for traveling and lending to friends, an eBook for reading with greasy snack fingers, an audio book so you know how the characters' names are actually pronounced, and a pristine hardcover to be buried with you like a pharaoh

I hadn't planned to read today, but then my lengthy library wait for DRIVE YOUR PLOW OVER THE BONES OF THE DEAD finally ended. Ergo: Chai, snuggled dog, snowy view, and book.

𝑻𝒉𝒆 Soccer State. Congratulations, Catamounts. National Champions. 💚💛

A Manifesto Against For-Profit Health Insurance Companies — by Michael Moore open.substack.com/pub/michaelm...

We visited @merrymacsanctuary.bsky.social today. I got to cuddle a goat and pet a turkey! The rescued farm animals there are clearly loved and well cared for. If you have year-end funds left to give, consider this excellent cause: www.merrymacfarmsanctuary.org

While BUY NOW isn't great pre-holiday watching, perhaps it's worth a save and a watch in January. The framing of the documentary is annoying. The content -- unsurprising to many of us -- is information that everyone should know. youtu.be/OVfZw_eqJW8?...

Some scenes from our Winter Wonderland event last night! Come see us again Saturday from 12 to 4. You can buy tickets online or in person when you get here at 490 Lime Kiln Rd in Charlotte. More info: www.merrymacfarmsanctuary.org/events/winte...

A sunbeam, a fire, toys to disembowel, and a rug to crumple like a pillow. Molly is a happy pup. #dogsofbluesky

Most of y’all will have seen this, but never mind, you likely need to see it again. (It never fails to make me smile.) Why, yes, I have been practicing Chaski’s very spiffy setting of the song in question.

Laying in bed but scrolling silently, trying not to wake the dog in the last half hour before the alarm.