Kristen Stewart
@kristenmstewart.bsky.social
Not THAT Kristen Stewart. Cooking, reading and growing things in Nashville.
I remained hopeful in the face of tyranny but this will break me.
Trump trade war costs US Italian pasta: “Exporters say import and antidumping duties totaling 107% on their pasta brands will make doing business in America too costly and are preparing to pull out of U.S. stores as soon as January.” Via WSJ
Italian Pasta Is Poised to Disappear From American Grocery Shelves — The Wall Street Journal
Trump administration is set to impose duties of 107% on Italian pasta imports, among most punitive of tariffs it has levied
apple.news
November 11, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I remained hopeful in the face of tyranny but this will break me.
People: “We feel disconnected.”
Suggestion to get small groups together over meals, old school socializing. Everyone’s excited.
Also people: “Oh, we’re vegan.” “I’m mostly gluten-free.” “Keto!”
I’m 1000% in on accommodating allergies but if you EVER “cheat” you shouldn’t dictate group meals.
Suggestion to get small groups together over meals, old school socializing. Everyone’s excited.
Also people: “Oh, we’re vegan.” “I’m mostly gluten-free.” “Keto!”
I’m 1000% in on accommodating allergies but if you EVER “cheat” you shouldn’t dictate group meals.
November 11, 2025 at 12:24 PM
People: “We feel disconnected.”
Suggestion to get small groups together over meals, old school socializing. Everyone’s excited.
Also people: “Oh, we’re vegan.” “I’m mostly gluten-free.” “Keto!”
I’m 1000% in on accommodating allergies but if you EVER “cheat” you shouldn’t dictate group meals.
Suggestion to get small groups together over meals, old school socializing. Everyone’s excited.
Also people: “Oh, we’re vegan.” “I’m mostly gluten-free.” “Keto!”
I’m 1000% in on accommodating allergies but if you EVER “cheat” you shouldn’t dictate group meals.
This lemon tree was a twig propagation in July. It needs a name because it’s large enough to be considered a roommate. Ideas?
November 8, 2025 at 9:21 PM
This lemon tree was a twig propagation in July. It needs a name because it’s large enough to be considered a roommate. Ideas?
Considering printing business cards that say relationship coach, not to make money but to slip to people in public with truly terrible partners.
November 7, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Considering printing business cards that say relationship coach, not to make money but to slip to people in public with truly terrible partners.
Nashville elected officials, please note.
Pizza from the mayor and the state rep has arrived. They got it from the good pizza place, well done.
November 4, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Nashville elected officials, please note.
Please send this to anyone who questions Tennessee's voting integrity. They could only find 42 POTENTIAL non-citizens registered to vote in a state with 4.3 million registered voters.
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett notified President Donald Trump t he is referring 42 “potential non-U.S. citizens”, or 0.0001% of all registered voters in Tennessee, to the FBI for illegal votes.
TN Secretary of State finds 42 possible non-citizen voters, out of state’s 4.3 million voters • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett said he will refer 42 “potential non-U.S. citizens” to the FBI for illegally voting.
tennesseelookout.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Please send this to anyone who questions Tennessee's voting integrity. They could only find 42 POTENTIAL non-citizens registered to vote in a state with 4.3 million registered voters.
Got a brand new tree and half of one section’s lights are out. Checked connections, probably have to take it back. Not great for the aforementioned seasonal sadness.
November 2, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Got a brand new tree and half of one section’s lights are out. Checked connections, probably have to take it back. Not great for the aforementioned seasonal sadness.
I’m putting up my Christmas tree today so Lucia can get acclimated before ornaments… but mostly for my time-change-induced depression.
November 1, 2025 at 7:59 PM
I’m putting up my Christmas tree today so Lucia can get acclimated before ornaments… but mostly for my time-change-induced depression.
And the sunset only gets worse for seven weeks. 😭
Showers (Maybe a Rumble of Thunder) This Evening.
Sunset tonight - 5:50p
Sunset on Sunday - 4:49p
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Sunset tonight - 5:50p
Sunset on Sunday - 4:49p
New blog here buff.ly/cmZ0lFl
Showers (Maybe a Rumble of Thunder) This Evening
Still expecting some showers, possibly with a few rumbles of thunder, to move in around dinnertime tonight. If you’re going out for dinner or any other evening plans, I’d think about a …
nashvillesevereweather.com
November 1, 2025 at 7:42 PM
And the sunset only gets worse for seven weeks. 😭
Reposted by Kristen Stewart
Nashville, did you know there is a micro food pantry at the Thompson Lane branch of the library (at the intersection with Nolensville?) Leave what you can, take what you need.
No paperwork, very mutual aid vibes. Libraries are the best.
No paperwork, very mutual aid vibes. Libraries are the best.
October 29, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Nashville, did you know there is a micro food pantry at the Thompson Lane branch of the library (at the intersection with Nolensville?) Leave what you can, take what you need.
No paperwork, very mutual aid vibes. Libraries are the best.
No paperwork, very mutual aid vibes. Libraries are the best.
I’m a grumpy old curmudgeon about this. Call a travel!
Reggie Miller and Jamal Crawford can't believe this isn't a travel for Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Mike Tirico explains the "gather" reasoning for why players can get away with it. 🏀 🎙️ #NBA
October 29, 2025 at 11:39 AM
I’m a grumpy old curmudgeon about this. Call a travel!
Consistency builds community. I was 7 min late to my blood donation appointment and the staffer casually mentioned that she was worried because I am usually a few minutes early.
I looked it up & I’ve donated 9 times in the last two years. But even that is enough to know me (& my difficult veins.)
I looked it up & I’ve donated 9 times in the last two years. But even that is enough to know me (& my difficult veins.)
October 29, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Consistency builds community. I was 7 min late to my blood donation appointment and the staffer casually mentioned that she was worried because I am usually a few minutes early.
I looked it up & I’ve donated 9 times in the last two years. But even that is enough to know me (& my difficult veins.)
I looked it up & I’ve donated 9 times in the last two years. But even that is enough to know me (& my difficult veins.)
I pay into the system through income tax. I have also received SNAP benefits as both a child and adult. I am a healthy, productive citizen because I received a little help when I needed it.
October 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
I pay into the system through income tax. I have also received SNAP benefits as both a child and adult. I am a healthy, productive citizen because I received a little help when I needed it.
Every time the TN Lookout puts this photo into their email newsletter, I cackle at the perfection John Partipilo reached with this one.
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined a filing Friday in the U.S. Supreme Court supporting President Donald Trump’s order to end automatic birthright citizenship.
Tennessee attorney general joins legal fight against automatic birthright citizenship • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined a filing backing President Donald Trump’s order to end automatic birthright citizenship.
tennesseelookout.com
October 27, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Every time the TN Lookout puts this photo into their email newsletter, I cackle at the perfection John Partipilo reached with this one.
Volunteering at Trunk or Treat today a teen told me our church was where she learned what is compostable and recyclable and it warmed my heart. (We also taught her about Jesus, obviously.)
October 26, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Volunteering at Trunk or Treat today a teen told me our church was where she learned what is compostable and recyclable and it warmed my heart. (We also taught her about Jesus, obviously.)
All is not right in the world but I have an enormous batch of bolognese simmering and that is something.
October 25, 2025 at 11:25 PM
All is not right in the world but I have an enormous batch of bolognese simmering and that is something.
Toddler bestie needed a +1 for her preschool Halloween carnival and I had the perfect sweater for it.
October 25, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Toddler bestie needed a +1 for her preschool Halloween carnival and I had the perfect sweater for it.
My first time having to cancel a cc due to a fraudulent charge. Bank said they would have card to me tomorrow and Apple Pay would work until then. Apple Pay immediately stopped working.
a man says instantly i 'm feeling this like deep aching sense of dread in front of a door
ALT: a man says instantly i 'm feeling this like deep aching sense of dread in front of a door
media.tenor.com
October 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
My first time having to cancel a cc due to a fraudulent charge. Bank said they would have card to me tomorrow and Apple Pay would work until then. Apple Pay immediately stopped working.
If you live in Nashville and want a Labubu (or need to buy one for a loved one), International Market on Belmont Blvd has them.
October 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
If you live in Nashville and want a Labubu (or need to buy one for a loved one), International Market on Belmont Blvd has them.
I have been enthusiastically promoting Brami to anyone who wanted protein pasta for almost a year but now it’s at Costco so if you have been eating sad pasta, please give it a try.
October 23, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I have been enthusiastically promoting Brami to anyone who wanted protein pasta for almost a year but now it’s at Costco so if you have been eating sad pasta, please give it a try.
I often roll my eyes when people say Nashville is such a small town, but I was on the same flight home as an acquaintance who parked in the daily deck and offered me a ride home so maybe I’m just a cynic.
October 22, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I often roll my eyes when people say Nashville is such a small town, but I was on the same flight home as an acquaintance who parked in the daily deck and offered me a ride home so maybe I’m just a cynic.
Update: the tiny weighted blanket does help but my carry-on gets flagged more often. I heard one TSA agent say to the screener “that’s a weighted blanket but I’ll look if you want” and she was satisfied with that. There must be dozens of us.
I bought a tiny weighted blanket for traveling to magically sleep better away from home. We live in hope.
October 21, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Update: the tiny weighted blanket does help but my carry-on gets flagged more often. I heard one TSA agent say to the screener “that’s a weighted blanket but I’ll look if you want” and she was satisfied with that. There must be dozens of us.
Just happened to be flying to DC today. By the time I made it to the mall the rally was over but seeing hundreds making their way there on the metro and thousands leaving joyfully made me proud to be an American.
October 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Just happened to be flying to DC today. By the time I made it to the mall the rally was over but seeing hundreds making their way there on the metro and thousands leaving joyfully made me proud to be an American.
Date: “You are really fun!”
Me: “I guess in a middle-aged way, sure.”
Date: “What’s stopping you from going dancing on Broadway on a weeknight?”
Me: “Absolutely everything.”
Me: “I guess in a middle-aged way, sure.”
Date: “What’s stopping you from going dancing on Broadway on a weeknight?”
Me: “Absolutely everything.”
October 17, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Date: “You are really fun!”
Me: “I guess in a middle-aged way, sure.”
Date: “What’s stopping you from going dancing on Broadway on a weeknight?”
Me: “Absolutely everything.”
Me: “I guess in a middle-aged way, sure.”
Date: “What’s stopping you from going dancing on Broadway on a weeknight?”
Me: “Absolutely everything.”