Catherine H Palmer
@catherinehpalmer.bsky.social
Post-menopausal mad woman. Writing about reinvention, resilience, and rebellion. AMID LIFE @catherinehpalmer.substack.com
One must read @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social with a highlighter in one hand and a strong cup of coffee in the other.
October 30, 2025 at 10:17 AM
One must read @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social with a highlighter in one hand and a strong cup of coffee in the other.
When he was little, my son asked me this about sex: “How do you know when you’re done?
I will ask you now the same question about revision.
#amwriting
I will ask you now the same question about revision.
#amwriting
September 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM
When he was little, my son asked me this about sex: “How do you know when you’re done?
I will ask you now the same question about revision.
#amwriting
I will ask you now the same question about revision.
#amwriting
I've been reading Steinbeck’s East of Eden. I'm struck by the synchronicity of landing on this passage this morning.
September 13, 2025 at 11:34 AM
I've been reading Steinbeck’s East of Eden. I'm struck by the synchronicity of landing on this passage this morning.
Es tu, MSNBC? #CharlieKirk DID push hate speech, he DID have (has) a "watchlist" list of college professors published online that resulted in more hate speech, harassment, and threats. Political violence has NO place in America AND Charlie Kirk was a hateful person pushing hate for personal gain.
MSNBC Fires Analyst Who Said Charlie Kirk Pushed Hate Speech
www.nytimes.com
September 12, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Es tu, MSNBC? #CharlieKirk DID push hate speech, he DID have (has) a "watchlist" list of college professors published online that resulted in more hate speech, harassment, and threats. Political violence has NO place in America AND Charlie Kirk was a hateful person pushing hate for personal gain.
Just me, or did Gavin Newsom just get sexier? 🔥💙
DONALD IS FINISHED—HE IS NO LONGER “HOT.” FIRST THE HANDS (SO TINY) AND NOW ME—GAVIN C. NEWSOM—HAVE TAKEN AWAY HIS “STEP.” MANY ARE SAYING HE CAN’T EVEN DO THE “BIG STAIRS” ON AIR FORCE ONE ANYMORE—USES THE LITTLE BABY STAIRS NOW. SAD!
DONALD IS FINISHED—HE IS NO LONGER “HOT.” FIRST THE HANDS (SO TINY) AND NOW ME—GAVIN C. NEWSOM—HAVE TAKEN AWAY HIS “STEP.” MANY ARE SAYING HE CAN’T EVEN DO THE “BIG STAIRS” ON AIR FORCE ONE ANYMORE—USES THE LITTLE BABY STAIRS NOW. SAD!
August 15, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Just me, or did Gavin Newsom just get sexier? 🔥💙
DONALD IS FINISHED—HE IS NO LONGER “HOT.” FIRST THE HANDS (SO TINY) AND NOW ME—GAVIN C. NEWSOM—HAVE TAKEN AWAY HIS “STEP.” MANY ARE SAYING HE CAN’T EVEN DO THE “BIG STAIRS” ON AIR FORCE ONE ANYMORE—USES THE LITTLE BABY STAIRS NOW. SAD!
DONALD IS FINISHED—HE IS NO LONGER “HOT.” FIRST THE HANDS (SO TINY) AND NOW ME—GAVIN C. NEWSOM—HAVE TAKEN AWAY HIS “STEP.” MANY ARE SAYING HE CAN’T EVEN DO THE “BIG STAIRS” ON AIR FORCE ONE ANYMORE—USES THE LITTLE BABY STAIRS NOW. SAD!
Goddammit, I miss my dog.
August 2, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Goddammit, I miss my dog.
People-hating Democrat seeks connection.
People-hating Democrat seeks connection
On personal gremlins, politics, and making friends in midlife.
catherinehpalmer.substack.com
July 31, 2025 at 7:23 PM
People-hating Democrat seeks connection.
Would publishing and media be a pillar? The "fourth estate" #onemillionrising
July 31, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Would publishing and media be a pillar? The "fourth estate" #onemillionrising
The ARTS are not, have never been, and will not be a pillar of support! #onemillionrising
July 31, 2025 at 12:36 AM
The ARTS are not, have never been, and will not be a pillar of support! #onemillionrising
@nytopinion.nytimes David Brooks is wrong. Today's authors are plenty audacious...
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July 19, 2025 at 10:24 AM
@nytopinion.nytimes David Brooks is wrong. Today's authors are plenty audacious...
Is this really necessary?
July 13, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Is this really necessary?
To understand the meaning of AUDACIOUS, get the audio book and LISTEN to @ejeancarroll.bsky.social read.
June 27, 2025 at 12:20 PM
To understand the meaning of AUDACIOUS, get the audio book and LISTEN to @ejeancarroll.bsky.social read.
Normalize sexual harassers losing elections! Well done, #NYC. Congratulations @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
a man in a suit and tie has the word unreg on the bottom right
ALT: a man in a suit and tie has the word unreg on the bottom right
media.tenor.com
June 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Normalize sexual harassers losing elections! Well done, #NYC. Congratulations @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
The Yankees didn't win the 2003 World Series, and the facists are not gonna win now. #lfg #yankeessuck #nokings
June 13, 2025 at 12:07 AM
The Yankees didn't win the 2003 World Series, and the facists are not gonna win now. #lfg #yankeessuck #nokings
When will @oprah-winfrey.bsky.social denounce Dr. Phil? Speak up. Tell the world you regret giving this evil whacko a platform.
June 10, 2025 at 12:25 PM
When will @oprah-winfrey.bsky.social denounce Dr. Phil? Speak up. Tell the world you regret giving this evil whacko a platform.
In Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, we get fresh fish on Tuesday and Friday. We buy it at the gas station.
June 3, 2025 at 12:04 PM
In Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, we get fresh fish on Tuesday and Friday. We buy it at the gas station.
Jesus Christ.
June 1, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Jesus Christ.
When NPR Dad @petersagal.bsky.social jokes go too far making women the punchline, it's time to reflect on my complicity.
Girl fight
What happened to women supporting women?
open.substack.com
May 13, 2025 at 8:50 PM
When NPR Dad @petersagal.bsky.social jokes go too far making women the punchline, it's time to reflect on my complicity.
I just fired our young landscapers, and now I'm hiding in the bathroom
May 13, 2025 at 12:29 PM
I just fired our young landscapers, and now I'm hiding in the bathroom
Isn't this how the doomsday plot of Apple TV's PARADISE begins? 😟
Underwater volcano off the coast of Oregon could erupt soon, scientists say | CNN
One of the Pacific Ocean’s lesser-known volcanoes will blow its vent in the coming months, causing 10,000 earthquakes in one day. Here’s what scientists are saying.
www.cnn.com
May 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Isn't this how the doomsday plot of Apple TV's PARADISE begins? 😟
Retailers! Please tell us HOW you ship our purchases BEFORE asking for the shipping addresses. Not everyone has U.S. Postal delivery to their street address. (and I suspect it will be even fewer of us in the future.)
At least say, no P.O. Boxes. Then I know what to do.
At least say, no P.O. Boxes. Then I know what to do.
a man wearing a ups uniform says what are you doing here
ALT: a man wearing a ups uniform says what are you doing here
media.tenor.com
May 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Retailers! Please tell us HOW you ship our purchases BEFORE asking for the shipping addresses. Not everyone has U.S. Postal delivery to their street address. (and I suspect it will be even fewer of us in the future.)
At least say, no P.O. Boxes. Then I know what to do.
At least say, no P.O. Boxes. Then I know what to do.
Should we all mail copies of the Constitution and Oath of Office to the White House?
May 5, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Should we all mail copies of the Constitution and Oath of Office to the White House?
What is the opportunity cost of being on hold for 2 hours in order to dispute $24?
April 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
What is the opportunity cost of being on hold for 2 hours in order to dispute $24?
I'd expect no less from the GOP. They've never protected children. (See gun safety)
NEW: The Trump administration is quietly putting America’s children at risk by cutting funds and manpower for investigating child abuse, enforcing child support payments, providing child care and much more.
The Trump Administration’s War on Children
The administration is quietly putting America’s children at risk by cutting funds and manpower for investigating child abuse, enforcing child support payments, providing child care and much more.
www.propublica.org
April 23, 2025 at 12:45 PM
I'd expect no less from the GOP. They've never protected children. (See gun safety)