Krista D. Ball: Canada's Grumpy Potato
@kristadb1.bsky.social
Krista D. Ball is an award winning Canadian author who hasn't met a potato she didn't like.
Krista's motto: don't let the randos steal your joy. She posts on reddit: she's been called worse by better than you.
kristadball.com for books, contact, etc.
Krista's motto: don't let the randos steal your joy. She posts on reddit: she's been called worse by better than you.
kristadball.com for books, contact, etc.
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"Men made me very angry." - Goodreads
Read my historical fantasy - an exploration of grief, guilt, and one woman's search for internal peace. Also ghosts.
Complete series.
AMI books2read.com/u/bwqara
AGR books2read.com/u/mZKZzB
SoW books2read.com/u/38V7Ma
ALC books2read.com/u/mKXvDV
Read my historical fantasy - an exploration of grief, guilt, and one woman's search for internal peace. Also ghosts.
Complete series.
AMI books2read.com/u/bwqara
AGR books2read.com/u/mZKZzB
SoW books2read.com/u/38V7Ma
ALC books2read.com/u/mKXvDV
Okay, this is one of the rare times that you have the read the comments. The video is outstanding and explains the gut-brain connection very well.
And the comments are *glorious* folks. GLORIOUS.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h3Y...
And the comments are *glorious* folks. GLORIOUS.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h3Y...
How Your Gut Bacteria Controls Your Mood
YouTube video by Dr. Tracey Marks
www.youtube.com
February 15, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Okay, this is one of the rare times that you have the read the comments. The video is outstanding and explains the gut-brain connection very well.
And the comments are *glorious* folks. GLORIOUS.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h3Y...
And the comments are *glorious* folks. GLORIOUS.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h3Y...
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some always popular posts here is someone going "guys stop posting so many bad things" and every time I'm like "skill issue. mine is pristine over here." I don't need a timeline cleanse because mine is clean 💅🏾
February 15, 2026 at 4:21 PM
some always popular posts here is someone going "guys stop posting so many bad things" and every time I'm like "skill issue. mine is pristine over here." I don't need a timeline cleanse because mine is clean 💅🏾
In going through the replies, it's clear a lot of people truly do not understand how to use mute words, mute account, and/or block account.
Also, if you are triggered by everyday life, I recommend staying out of the discover tab. 🤷♀️
(don't send hate to this user or the people in the replies)
Also, if you are triggered by everyday life, I recommend staying out of the discover tab. 🤷♀️
(don't send hate to this user or the people in the replies)
I don't know what Bluesky thinks "show less like this" means, but it doesn't show less like that.
February 15, 2026 at 4:15 PM
In going through the replies, it's clear a lot of people truly do not understand how to use mute words, mute account, and/or block account.
Also, if you are triggered by everyday life, I recommend staying out of the discover tab. 🤷♀️
(don't send hate to this user or the people in the replies)
Also, if you are triggered by everyday life, I recommend staying out of the discover tab. 🤷♀️
(don't send hate to this user or the people in the replies)
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The CBC made this clever & cute video that uses kids to explain the rules of curling:
February 13, 2026 at 7:43 PM
The CBC made this clever & cute video that uses kids to explain the rules of curling:
Rahaeli is not exaggerating here at all! I was getting replies to months old posts about a *current* post and could not figure out what they were doing.
They were looking for an open post so that they could give me a reply.
Please touch grass. PLEASE.
They were looking for an open post so that they could give me a reply.
Please touch grass. PLEASE.
And yeah, what Krista said: people will follow me just to demand why I have posts set to followers only, comb through my replies tab looking for places where I replied to an OP who doesn't reply-gate (thus hassling both me AND the OP), make a top level post of their own and tag me, etc etc.
February 15, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Rahaeli is not exaggerating here at all! I was getting replies to months old posts about a *current* post and could not figure out what they were doing.
They were looking for an open post so that they could give me a reply.
Please touch grass. PLEASE.
They were looking for an open post so that they could give me a reply.
Please touch grass. PLEASE.
Just 50 hours to go on this!
If we hit 105 backers, my dogs will get peanut butter pancake sandwiches.
Would you deny Luna and Jersey snacks?
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tyc...
If we hit 105 backers, my dogs will get peanut butter pancake sandwiches.
Would you deny Luna and Jersey snacks?
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tyc...
February 15, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Just 50 hours to go on this!
If we hit 105 backers, my dogs will get peanut butter pancake sandwiches.
Would you deny Luna and Jersey snacks?
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tyc...
If we hit 105 backers, my dogs will get peanut butter pancake sandwiches.
Would you deny Luna and Jersey snacks?
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tyc...
@craigschaeferbooks.com I just finished The locust Job, and I swear Daniel can't do anything without making everything fifteen times worse.
It's his gift.
It's his gift.
February 15, 2026 at 5:33 AM
@craigschaeferbooks.com I just finished The locust Job, and I swear Daniel can't do anything without making everything fifteen times worse.
It's his gift.
It's his gift.
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Now the clay is leather hard, burnished it smooth.
February 15, 2026 at 3:45 AM
Now the clay is leather hard, burnished it smooth.
*tapping the sign for the second time today, despite how I have barely been on bluesky today*
I want to show you this because several of you have, frankly, used a very "welcome to your first day on Earth" tone with me to tell me to simply limit who replies to my posts.
This is what happens when I limit my replies.
I'm including Bree's reply simply because she sums up the issue perfectly.
This is what happens when I limit my replies.
I'm including Bree's reply simply because she sums up the issue perfectly.
February 15, 2026 at 3:30 AM
*tapping the sign for the second time today, despite how I have barely been on bluesky today*
IF SOMEONE HAS THEIR REPLIES TURNED OFF DO NOT TAG OR DM THEM WITH YOUR REPLY
Even if you are doing it to compliment them!
THEY TURNED THEM OFF FOR A REASON.
Even if you are doing it to compliment them!
THEY TURNED THEM OFF FOR A REASON.
February 15, 2026 at 3:28 AM
IF SOMEONE HAS THEIR REPLIES TURNED OFF DO NOT TAG OR DM THEM WITH YOUR REPLY
Even if you are doing it to compliment them!
THEY TURNED THEM OFF FOR A REASON.
Even if you are doing it to compliment them!
THEY TURNED THEM OFF FOR A REASON.
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We started on Valentine's Day 2020, so it is fitting we end on Valentine's Day 2026. Thanks to everyone who participated and everyone who listened. We leave you with lots of memories and recommendations. My heart was full.
www.theincomparable.com/smooch/142/
www.theincomparable.com/smooch/142/
Final Love Fest (Agents of SMOOCH 142)
Welcome to our last mission to say goodbye to the Agency. It seems fitting that we do this on Valentine’s Day, exactly six years after we started. We’ve gathered a collection of Agents to reminisce ab...
www.theincomparable.com
February 14, 2026 at 8:19 PM
We started on Valentine's Day 2020, so it is fitting we end on Valentine's Day 2026. Thanks to everyone who participated and everyone who listened. We leave you with lots of memories and recommendations. My heart was full.
www.theincomparable.com/smooch/142/
www.theincomparable.com/smooch/142/
I have 11 pages left of this watercolour paper I don't like, so using it to test some colour blends
February 15, 2026 at 12:31 AM
I have 11 pages left of this watercolour paper I don't like, so using it to test some colour blends
I want to show you this because several of you have, frankly, used a very "welcome to your first day on Earth" tone with me to tell me to simply limit who replies to my posts.
This is what happens when I limit my replies.
I'm including Bree's reply simply because she sums up the issue perfectly.
This is what happens when I limit my replies.
I'm including Bree's reply simply because she sums up the issue perfectly.
February 14, 2026 at 5:01 PM
I want to show you this because several of you have, frankly, used a very "welcome to your first day on Earth" tone with me to tell me to simply limit who replies to my posts.
This is what happens when I limit my replies.
I'm including Bree's reply simply because she sums up the issue perfectly.
This is what happens when I limit my replies.
I'm including Bree's reply simply because she sums up the issue perfectly.
I would probably be more comfortable telling people to go die in a fire more often than I currently do 🤷♀️
Hey artist/creator/writer/etc people: if tomorrow you were guaranteed a very comfortable living the rest of your life, how would that affect your relationship to social media?
February 14, 2026 at 4:14 PM
I would probably be more comfortable telling people to go die in a fire more often than I currently do 🤷♀️
Waiting for the pharmacy to open so that I can call in for my refill, since obviously I would put it off until the very last moment.
February 14, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Waiting for the pharmacy to open so that I can call in for my refill, since obviously I would put it off until the very last moment.
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Guys…there’s plenty of…you don’t have to…ok.
February 14, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Guys…there’s plenty of…you don’t have to…ok.
I REMEMBER WHEN THIS HAPPENED
I have a reddit account & my entire history is arguing with a man who was misinterpreting one of my tweets on r/fantasy 8 years ago, and going over there yesterday to agree that the droid in @mikechenwriter.bsky.social's book is too hot.
I feel like this is a good use of reddit, A+ me.
I feel like this is a good use of reddit, A+ me.
February 14, 2026 at 3:28 PM
I REMEMBER WHEN THIS HAPPENED
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I hope your Valentine loves you like Marge loves Gary, and not like how Gary loves Marge.
February 14, 2026 at 3:10 PM
I hope your Valentine loves you like Marge loves Gary, and not like how Gary loves Marge.
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Do vampires celebrate Valentine's Day? Can they even stand each other long enough to maintain a relationship? Find out in Couples Therapy, the revolutionary expansion to Vampire Therapist!
(It's cheaper than flowers and chocolate too)
store.steampowered.com/app/3320590/...
(It's cheaper than flowers and chocolate too)
store.steampowered.com/app/3320590/...
Vampire Therapist - Couples Therapy on Steam
You've helped the immortal undead live with themselves, but can you help them live with one another? Can vampires find domestic bliss? You'll need all your therapy skills to handle this couple in this...
store.steampowered.com
February 14, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Do vampires celebrate Valentine's Day? Can they even stand each other long enough to maintain a relationship? Find out in Couples Therapy, the revolutionary expansion to Vampire Therapist!
(It's cheaper than flowers and chocolate too)
store.steampowered.com/app/3320590/...
(It's cheaper than flowers and chocolate too)
store.steampowered.com/app/3320590/...
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Jennifer Annesley continues to prove she is one of the best watercolourists alive.
"Valentines" (12 x 12" watercolour) just arrived at Whiterock Gallery, B.C. The type cherries are actually named "Valentine," part of Romance series developed for our cold 🇨🇦 climate at the University of Saskatchewan.They are little flavour bombs in the juiciest shades of red. #canadianart
February 13, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Jennifer Annesley continues to prove she is one of the best watercolourists alive.
I'm listening to the vigil. It's beautifully Canadian, full of grief, and love, and kindness.
I wish this never had to happen. I wish that they were all there opening a new hockey rink and nothing else.
I wish this never had to happen. I wish that they were all there opening a new hockey rink and nothing else.
February 14, 2026 at 1:47 AM
I'm listening to the vigil. It's beautifully Canadian, full of grief, and love, and kindness.
I wish this never had to happen. I wish that they were all there opening a new hockey rink and nothing else.
I wish this never had to happen. I wish that they were all there opening a new hockey rink and nothing else.
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The guinea pigs consented* to have their pictures taken to celebrate having 101 backers for the Fascination anthology campaign!
*accepted a blatant bribe of lettuce
You can be a backer! Check out the book, rewards, & stretch goals: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tyc...
*accepted a blatant bribe of lettuce
You can be a backer! Check out the book, rewards, & stretch goals: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tyc...
February 14, 2026 at 12:20 AM
The guinea pigs consented* to have their pictures taken to celebrate having 101 backers for the Fascination anthology campaign!
*accepted a blatant bribe of lettuce
You can be a backer! Check out the book, rewards, & stretch goals: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tyc...
*accepted a blatant bribe of lettuce
You can be a backer! Check out the book, rewards, & stretch goals: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tyc...
For those outside of Canada, I wish to direct you to the
École Polytechnique massacre Wikipedia page. When Americans say to us, "we don't want Canada to become like the US," you are erasing an event we will still memorialize and that shaped our gun laws.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89c...
École Polytechnique massacre Wikipedia page. When Americans say to us, "we don't want Canada to become like the US," you are erasing an event we will still memorialize and that shaped our gun laws.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89c...
École Polytechnique massacre - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
February 14, 2026 at 12:44 AM
For those outside of Canada, I wish to direct you to the
École Polytechnique massacre Wikipedia page. When Americans say to us, "we don't want Canada to become like the US," you are erasing an event we will still memorialize and that shaped our gun laws.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89c...
École Polytechnique massacre Wikipedia page. When Americans say to us, "we don't want Canada to become like the US," you are erasing an event we will still memorialize and that shaped our gun laws.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89c...
The Mounties who went into the school were under fire, and they are goddamn heroes.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
February 14, 2026 at 12:33 AM
The Mounties who went into the school were under fire, and they are goddamn heroes.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...