JKO
@jackieogburn.bsky.social
Children's book writer, bibliophile, crazy cat lady, cranky Democrat, resident of Durham, NC
Pecan pies done. The one on the left has chocolate chips, the one on the right is the classic Grandma version.
November 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Pecan pies done. The one on the left has chocolate chips, the one on the right is the classic Grandma version.
The one on the left has chocolate chips, the one on the right is the classic Grandma version.
November 27, 2025 at 6:34 PM
The one on the left has chocolate chips, the one on the right is the classic Grandma version.
We saw hundreds of windmills in Texas, driving on I-40 from Albuquerque to Amarillo.
November 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We saw hundreds of windmills in Texas, driving on I-40 from Albuquerque to Amarillo.
I gave out Glo-sticks along with candy last night, which were surprisingly popular. Jasper was intrigued.
November 1, 2025 at 9:24 PM
I gave out Glo-sticks along with candy last night, which were surprisingly popular. Jasper was intrigued.
It's Banned Book Week. Read, buy, or donate a banned book.
October 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
It's Banned Book Week. Read, buy, or donate a banned book.
Jasper dreaming of being an otter.
September 27, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Jasper dreaming of being an otter.
My sweet tuxedo cat likes to sleep facedown sometimes.
September 22, 2025 at 12:40 AM
My sweet tuxedo cat likes to sleep facedown sometimes.
If you need a little inspiration for defending our history and culture from the Trump administration.
August 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
If you need a little inspiration for defending our history and culture from the Trump administration.
It's a cool, rainy day, perfect catnip weather.
August 6, 2025 at 9:11 PM
It's a cool, rainy day, perfect catnip weather.
Cheery tomatoes from our garden.
July 17, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Cheery tomatoes from our garden.
The lavender bush in my front yard is full of bumblebees.
July 8, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The lavender bush in my front yard is full of bumblebees.
It was 98 degrees in the shade on my front porch at 4:20 pm.
June 23, 2025 at 9:46 PM
It was 98 degrees in the shade on my front porch at 4:20 pm.
Durham,NC, turned out for No Kings Day. The biggest protest yet, easily several thousand people.
June 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Durham,NC, turned out for No Kings Day. The biggest protest yet, easily several thousand people.
My poster for No Kings Day.
June 4, 2025 at 9:05 PM
My poster for No Kings Day.
My husband thought he was planting milkweed seeds and got this.
May 31, 2025 at 10:28 PM
My husband thought he was planting milkweed seeds and got this.
TACO, if you're nasty.
May 29, 2025 at 10:37 PM
TACO, if you're nasty.
Jumi basking in a patch of sunshine under the dining room table.
May 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Jumi basking in a patch of sunshine under the dining room table.
Durham NC turns put for May Day.
May 1, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Durham NC turns put for May Day.
Durham turns out for May Day.
May 1, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Durham turns out for May Day.
I've had this peony for over 25 years and it keeps getting better.
April 27, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I've had this peony for over 25 years and it keeps getting better.
It is stressful. Have some roses.
April 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
It is stressful. Have some roses.
Good for PRH for supporting libraries. Free people read books.
April 22, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Good for PRH for supporting libraries. Free people read books.