Erin Golsen
LightNews LightNews
banner
erininkentucky.bsky.social
Erin Golsen
@erininkentucky.bsky.social
4.3K followers 5.4K following 1.4K posts
Back in Kentucky after many years away. I love to read and you can find me on Litsy as @decalino and Storygraph as @encgolsen. I mostly post about my dogs, my cat, books, flowers and the creek. All photos are my own, unfiltered, unless otherwise noted.
Posts Replies Media Videos
Pinned
erininkentucky.bsky.social
Erin Golsen @erininkentucky.bsky.social · Jul 13
At least there's still #Caturday
Zero, regally handsome tuxedo cat, lounges on a green plaid blanket
erininkentucky.bsky.social
One of my all time favorite authors! Excellent choice.
#BookSky
N.K. Jemisin Named SFWA Grand Master
The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) has named N.K. Jemisin the 42nd recipient of the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award. SFWA President Kate Ristau said, Jemis…
locusmag.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Reposted by Erin Golsen
120minute.bsky.social
Male Eastern Bluebird flares his wings to take flight out of a Bittersweet thicket where he was feeding. Frederick County, MD.

#birds 🪶 #birding #BirdPhotography #NaturePhotography #EasternBluebirds #EastCoastKin
The Last Word of a Bluebird. Robert Frost 1874 – 1963 As I went out a Crow In a low voice said, “Oh, I was looking for you. How do you do? I just came to tell you To tell Lesley (will you?) That her little Bluebird Wanted me to bring word That the north wind last night That made the stars bright And made ice on the trough Almost made him cough His tail feathers off. He just had to fly! But he sent her Good-by, And said to be good, And wear her red hood, And look for skunk tracks In the snow with an ax— And do everything! And perhaps in the spring He would come back and sing.”
November 17, 2025 at 11:32 AM
erininkentucky.bsky.social
The water in the creek is very low at the moment and a couple of fallen branches have created a temporary dam. With all the floating leaves it makes for some beautiful moments.
#Creekreflections
Small green leaves cover the surface of the creek, with a ribbon of red leaves running through them. To the right silt swirls in wavy lines through the dark water. A small white shell and a submerged leaf rest on the creekbed while scattered yellow and red leaves float on the surface. The water reflects the twisting branches of a leafless tree.
November 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Reposted by Erin Golsen
crawlieswithcri.bsky.social
So. Was standing at my kitchen sink washing my hands when this bald beauty landed in my yard right in front of me at eye level! 👀

Life in the PNW!

Brain was all "Do not move fast to get camera, do NOT MOVE FAST..." Also "Do not rinse soap off hands, just wipe on towel slowly" #birds #becurious
Photograph of a bald eagle sitting in a big leaf maple tree, the large branches and trunk are covered in moss and ferns. the eagle has their back to the camera and their head is turned to the right in profile.
November 13, 2025 at 5:48 PM
erininkentucky.bsky.social
Happy #WhiskersWednesday everyone!
#cats
Zero, handsome tuxedo cat, seen in profile lounging on a gray blanket, his absurdly long white whiskers curling along his velvety black fur.
November 12, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Reposted by Erin Golsen
nb23.bsky.social
#TurtleTuesday
a male eastern box turtle in autumn leaves before he starts his brumation
November 11, 2025 at 11:06 AM
erininkentucky.bsky.social
Such a weird transitional time right now--some people still have Halloween decorations up, others have already put up their Christmas lights. There are still cosmos, verbena & sweet alyssum in bloom but we woke up to a light dusting of snow with more to come. I'm not ready for winter!
#FlowerReport
Purple and white florets of sweet alyssum blooming among fallen leaves dusted with snow.
November 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
erininkentucky.bsky.social
Post a non-religious photo you think of as holy
Rutger Hauer as Roy Batty in the movie Blade Runner saying "all those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain."
November 10, 2025 at 10:49 AM
erininkentucky.bsky.social
Zero is once again striking a pose for #CatNoirFriday
#cats
Zero peers up from the base of his scratching post, showing off his amazing whiskers. Zero, handsome tuxedo cat, lounges on the floor with his white-mittened paws stretched out in front of him, one clutching a length of yarn. Zero gazes at the camera from his cozy spot on the couch. Zero sits on the edge of a bath mat with his tail curled around his paws, peering intently at something on the floor.
November 8, 2025 at 2:09 AM
erininkentucky.bsky.social
I saw a great blue heron while out with Iris today. Such a majestic bird!We spent a good portion of our walk trying to move stealthily without scaring it away. Well, I was trying--not sure what Iris thought what was going on.
#Birds #Nature #Water
A majestic great blue heron seen in profile between trees on the bank of the creek. The distorted reflection of trees, clouds and blue sky on the surface of the creek. Red berries hanging from a stem on an Eastern Wahoo shrub. A row of four ducks floating on the creek, the water rippling in shades of white, blue and golden brown.
November 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM
erininkentucky.bsky.social
I went to an early access screening of Predator:Badlands last night & really enjoyed it. Dek, a young Predator considered too weak to bring honor to his clan, has to team up with Thia, a damaged Weyland-Yutani synth to complete his mission on a deadly planet. Fun for fans of Prey and Alien.
#FilmSky
A movie poster for Predator: Badlands featuring Elle Fanning as Thia, a damaged synth strapped to the back of a Predator alien.
November 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
erininkentucky.bsky.social
It was beautiful today, so I spent as much time outside as possible. I disturbed a few little creatures while clearing approximately one million walnuts out of the yard. To my surprise a Monarch flew by as well, too quickly for me to get a photo.
#Invertebrates #Butterflies #Leaf
A pale moth with two black dots on its wings perches on a yellow green walnut. A grayish-white spider clings to a black walnut nestled among fallen leaves. An orange fritillary butterfly with black patterns on its wings sits in the grass near fallen leaves. An oval leaf with red veins and swirling patches of green, red and yellow.
November 5, 2025 at 10:24 PM
erininkentucky.bsky.social
I'm pretty sure this is the face Iris would make if she understood current events. In fact, it is the face she makes when there's a strange cat in the yard.
#Dogs #Cats
Iris, a medium-sized light brown dog with white markings, staring with an accusatory expression, as if to say "how are you just sitting there? Do something!" The gorgeous calico cat that occasionally makes an appearance in our yard, almost certainly someone's outdoor cat based on her magnificent size. She was watching the bird feeder like it was a movie, then abruptly left.
November 3, 2025 at 10:34 PM
erininkentucky.bsky.social
It was chilly but beautiful this morning on my walk with Iris.
#Nature #Dogs #Trees
Looking up through the reddish gold needles of a bald cypress tree. Iris, a medium-sized light brown dog with white markings, sitting on a sidewalk covered in bright red maple leaves. Bright blue sky streaked with a few white clouds over the fall colors of the park.
November 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
erininkentucky.bsky.social
October was a great month for scary books whether set in space, nature, the past, an alternate timeline or 1970s Florida. I also really loved They All Fall the Same, a crime family feud set in Kentucky, with brutal action and spot-on dialogue.
#BookSky #Storygraph
A book cover collage featuring Meet Me at the Crossroads by Megan Giddings, Exiles by Mason Coile, The Intermediaries by Brandy Shillace, Black Woods Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey, The Staircase in the Woods by Chuck Wendig, They All Fall the Same by Wes Browne, My Documents by Kevin Nguyen, and Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix.
November 1, 2025 at 11:49 PM
erininkentucky.bsky.social
It will be November tomorrow but three days of rain seem to have given some of the flowers a last burst of energy.
#FlowerReport #Bloomscrolling 💙🌱
A spike of deep purple speedwell blooming near overgrown grass. A sunny yellow pot marigold in full bloom next to a flower just beginning to open. A Gaillardia flower with serrated yellow petals splashed with red near its yellow center. A spiky pink aster flower wet with rain.
October 31, 2025 at 2:49 PM
erininkentucky.bsky.social
I saw Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein at the Kentucky Theatre and it was definitely worth seeing on the big screen. A brutally sad depiction, beautifully done.
#Frankenstein #FilmSky
A movie poster for Frankenstein, showing Jacob Elordi as the "monster."
October 31, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Reposted by Erin Golsen
riotgrlerin.bsky.social
Snuffleupagus in the Star Trek: The Original Series episode "For the World Is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky".
October 30, 2025 at 9:24 PM
erininkentucky.bsky.social
Zero wishes a wonderful National Cat Day to all who celebrate cats today and everyday!
#NationalCatDay #WhiskersWednesday #cats
Zero, elegant tuxedo cat, shows off his absurdly long whiskers while lounging on a green couch.
October 30, 2025 at 1:15 AM
erininkentucky.bsky.social
I really enjoyed seeing Silas House in conversation with Gwenda Bond tonight at Joseph-Beth bookstore, where they swapped ghost stories and discussed his new mystery novel Dead Man Blues.
#BookSky #KentuckyBookFestival
Authors Silas House and Gwenda Bond sitting in front of an audience beneath the high arching ceiling of Joseph-Beth bookstore. A sign promotes Dead Man Blues by S.D. House. The books The Frame-Up by Gwenda Bond and Dead Man Blues by S.D. House.
October 30, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Reposted by Erin Golsen
lorablack.bsky.social
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekRforRock #autumn #leaves #photography 📷
Red maple leaves on rocks in the rain
October 28, 2025 at 3:08 AM
erininkentucky.bsky.social
Post a witch
October 26, 2025 at 12:07 AM
erininkentucky.bsky.social
Zero demonstrates the art of elegant relaxation this #CatNoirFriday
#cats
Zero, handsome tuxedo cat, glances up from his comfy spot.
October 25, 2025 at 12:44 AM
erininkentucky.bsky.social
I saw Good Fortune last night and really enjoyed it--a funny, big-hearted story that also addresses income inequality in a very real way. Plus, Keanu ❤️
#FilmSky
A movie poster for Good Fortune featuring Keanu Reeves as an angel, with the tagline "Need A Miracle?"
October 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
erininkentucky.bsky.social
It was a lovely, delightfully chilly fall morning for a walk with Iris.
#Nature #Dogs #Trees
Two bald cypress trees, one still green, the other tinged with gold and orange, near a curving paved path beneath a bright blue sky with a few puffy white clouds. Iris, a medium-sized light brown dog with white markings, gazes out over a narrow tree-lined stretch of creek. A meadow framed by trees beneath a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds. Bright red berries on a small Eastern Wahoo sapling.
October 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM