Karen Alexander
@bookherd.bsky.social
Librarian, cat lady, tree hugger, Episcopalian among the Lutherans
My beloved Hector, who departed almost two years ago.
November 14, 2025 at 2:58 AM
My beloved Hector, who departed almost two years ago.
Rosy fingered Aurora in St. Paul.
November 2, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Rosy fingered Aurora in St. Paul.
Currently on display at the Boiler Room, my coffee shop of choice when I’m at work.
October 29, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Currently on display at the Boiler Room, my coffee shop of choice when I’m at work.
Late October lilac blooms.
October 29, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Late October lilac blooms.
St. Anthony Park Bugle, whither copy editing?
October 23, 2025 at 2:25 PM
St. Anthony Park Bugle, whither copy editing?
Last Sunday I was „toad“ by Happy Trails Towing when my tire developed a bulge in northern IA. The 5 year old grandson of the outfit gave me this charming keepsake. Highly recommend them if you happen to need a tow in that area.
September 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Last Sunday I was „toad“ by Happy Trails Towing when my tire developed a bulge in northern IA. The 5 year old grandson of the outfit gave me this charming keepsake. Highly recommend them if you happen to need a tow in that area.
Dear Instacart shopper, There isn’t a prize for buying me the biggest cucumber in the store! Quarter for scale.
September 22, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Dear Instacart shopper, There isn’t a prize for buying me the biggest cucumber in the store! Quarter for scale.
This morning I found this evidence that the squirrels have been enjoying the corn I was trying to grow. #dangsquirrels #gardening
September 8, 2025 at 1:31 AM
This morning I found this evidence that the squirrels have been enjoying the corn I was trying to grow. #dangsquirrels #gardening
Tonight’s entertainment.
August 23, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Tonight’s entertainment.
I grew these yellow cucumbers this year along with the more usual green ones. I worried I’d left this one on the vine too long, but it is sweet and tasty. #gardening
August 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I grew these yellow cucumbers this year along with the more usual green ones. I worried I’d left this one on the vine too long, but it is sweet and tasty. #gardening
If I had a screen on my forehead that showed my feelings when someone starts a conversation with me.
July 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
If I had a screen on my forehead that showed my feelings when someone starts a conversation with me.
At the doctor’s office and I really want to play with this beautiful children’s toy. Is that so wrong?
July 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
At the doctor’s office and I really want to play with this beautiful children’s toy. Is that so wrong?
Question: why are store bought radishes so huge these days. Apricot for scale. If I wanted a turnip I would buy one.
July 15, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Question: why are store bought radishes so huge these days. Apricot for scale. If I wanted a turnip I would buy one.
The President is a convicted felon bent on destroying democracy but I have wild lupines in my garden, so I will persist a little longer. Hopefully the birds and bugs will too. #nativeplants #resistance
May 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The President is a convicted felon bent on destroying democracy but I have wild lupines in my garden, so I will persist a little longer. Hopefully the birds and bugs will too. #nativeplants #resistance
I got myself this amusing yet profound poster for my office. I really wouldn’t mind being assigned a huge green cat. It’s the chronic nausea that bums me out. #posterwisdom
May 20, 2025 at 8:53 PM
I got myself this amusing yet profound poster for my office. I really wouldn’t mind being assigned a huge green cat. It’s the chronic nausea that bums me out. #posterwisdom
Yesterday was a great day to go to my state legislator’s town hall and also get to hear from my Congresswoman, Betty McCollum, who is a badass in her unassuming way. Much needed encouragement!
April 13, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Yesterday was a great day to go to my state legislator’s town hall and also get to hear from my Congresswoman, Betty McCollum, who is a badass in her unassuming way. Much needed encouragement!
Saw this sign at the vet when I picked up food for my cat. Damn, do I need humor today.
April 12, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Saw this sign at the vet when I picked up food for my cat. Damn, do I need humor today.