Bess Vanrenen
@bessvanr.bsky.social
A Denver-area writer and editor. A lover of words, books, languages, and travel. A kid wrangler, dream chaser, and social justice advocate.
Spotted in Denver 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
May 21, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Spotted in Denver 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Which make and model of vehicle drove over the curb at the garden shop, smashing a plant and leaving tracks through the landscaping (after awkwardly backing out of a parking spot and pivoting)? One guess.
May 12, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Which make and model of vehicle drove over the curb at the garden shop, smashing a plant and leaving tracks through the landscaping (after awkwardly backing out of a parking spot and pivoting)? One guess.
Got this old novel as a kind of party gift and I'm excited to read it
April 30, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Got this old novel as a kind of party gift and I'm excited to read it
In honor of Earth Day, a time-lapse video of an Easter Lily opening up. This took place over a little over two hours.
April 24, 2025 at 1:24 AM
In honor of Earth Day, a time-lapse video of an Easter Lily opening up. This took place over a little over two hours.
Colorado's rally in support of public education--adequate state funding is the goal but it feels even more important than ever today
March 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Colorado's rally in support of public education--adequate state funding is the goal but it feels even more important than ever today
I guess I don't to hold onto this any longer
March 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I guess I don't to hold onto this any longer
Another bright spot, my Winter of Reading mug from the Denver Public Library. Love my mug and love our libraries.
February 15, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Another bright spot, my Winter of Reading mug from the Denver Public Library. Love my mug and love our libraries.
For a bit of respite from all the craziness going on, I'm so happy I got an advance copy of No One Was Supposed to Die at this Wedding by Catherine Mack. Can't wait to start reading!
February 9, 2025 at 10:37 PM
For a bit of respite from all the craziness going on, I'm so happy I got an advance copy of No One Was Supposed to Die at this Wedding by Catherine Mack. Can't wait to start reading!
Denver showed up today!
February 5, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Denver showed up today!
How it started. How it's going
January 27, 2025 at 5:59 AM
How it started. How it's going