@baileymershon.bsky.social
Author of Weaver’s Knot: Poems, the novel Eve’s Garden, Sa-co-ni-ge: Poems from the Southern Appalachians, and Bird Talk. Editor of the Jane’s Stories anthologies. Community Historian, Feminist, editor of The Inspiration Shelf.
Follow the bouncing lights: A deer running through the woods behind our house.
November 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Follow the bouncing lights: A deer running through the woods behind our house.
Gotta say, Cynthia Erivo is one boss woman on and off the stage and set. And she can sing like the sweetest bird.
November 14, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Gotta say, Cynthia Erivo is one boss woman on and off the stage and set. And she can sing like the sweetest bird.
I understand being pissed. But blaming all Dems for the betrayal of seven (plus King[I] is not the answer. All but the following (upper right), including Schumer, voted “no.” Hassan, Sheen, and King brokered the deal.
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I understand being pissed. But blaming all Dems for the betrayal of seven (plus King[I] is not the answer. All but the following (upper right), including Schumer, voted “no.” Hassan, Sheen, and King brokered the deal.
When the hawks are out, the squirrels beat Olympic records.
October 31, 2025 at 8:49 PM
When the hawks are out, the squirrels beat Olympic records.
Happy Halloween from our house to yours!
Alt text:
The front porch is lit with orange lights and pumpkins and a woman waits with a small, fluffy dog on her lap for trick or treaters to come.
Alt text:
The front porch is lit with orange lights and pumpkins and a woman waits with a small, fluffy dog on her lap for trick or treaters to come.
October 31, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Happy Halloween from our house to yours!
Alt text:
The front porch is lit with orange lights and pumpkins and a woman waits with a small, fluffy dog on her lap for trick or treaters to come.
Alt text:
The front porch is lit with orange lights and pumpkins and a woman waits with a small, fluffy dog on her lap for trick or treaters to come.
A julep and Benedictine! I’m in the mend.
May 3, 2025 at 8:23 PM
A julep and Benedictine! I’m in the mend.
Nonetheless, it is where we are. Question is, what are you going to do about it, Senator?
April 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Nonetheless, it is where we are. Question is, what are you going to do about it, Senator?
Thanks, Kent Nishimura and Reuters. Great it’s in this group.
April 16, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Thanks, Kent Nishimura and Reuters. Great it’s in this group.
Emphasis, mine.
April 15, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Emphasis, mine.
I’m so excited about this. Have you seen her interview with Stephen Colbert? 🔥 Click the photo for that link.
March 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I’m so excited about this. Have you seen her interview with Stephen Colbert? 🔥 Click the photo for that link.
A friendly reminder
March 27, 2025 at 9:23 PM
A friendly reminder
I am stoked that I am going to see the phenomenal Rhiannon
Giddens in Asheville
on April 30. And that she has a new album coming out! Expect a giddy review and also a report on the state of my beloved mountains.
Giddens in Asheville
on April 30. And that she has a new album coming out! Expect a giddy review and also a report on the state of my beloved mountains.
March 27, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I am stoked that I am going to see the phenomenal Rhiannon
Giddens in Asheville
on April 30. And that she has a new album coming out! Expect a giddy review and also a report on the state of my beloved mountains.
Giddens in Asheville
on April 30. And that she has a new album coming out! Expect a giddy review and also a report on the state of my beloved mountains.
Fake feminism with eye liner and false lashes
February 3, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Fake feminism with eye liner and false lashes
Let’s go!
February 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Let’s go!
Six people who have little to no experience in government—none of them appointed, confirmed, or having sworn a Constitutional oath, are now privy to classified info and your SSN. Akash Bobba, Edward Coristine, Luke Farritor, Gautier Cole Killian, Gavin Kliger, and Ethan Shaotran work for Musk.
February 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Six people who have little to no experience in government—none of them appointed, confirmed, or having sworn a Constitutional oath, are now privy to classified info and your SSN. Akash Bobba, Edward Coristine, Luke Farritor, Gautier Cole Killian, Gavin Kliger, and Ethan Shaotran work for Musk.
Everything you need to call your senator is on this post. We need one more to this abominable nomination!
January 24, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Everything you need to call your senator is on this post. We need one more to this abominable nomination!
Also, my posture for the next four years.
January 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Also, my posture for the next four years.
Gift subscriptions available to feminist writers.
January 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Gift subscriptions available to feminist writers.
A little essay about rabbit holes. And an invitation to an online party.
January 12, 2025 at 3:19 AM
A little essay about rabbit holes. And an invitation to an online party.
Essays about American life, original stories, writing craft tips.
December 11, 2024 at 6:22 PM
Essays about American life, original stories, writing craft tips.
