Jen Howard
@jenhoward.bsky.social
Writer, editor, journalist. Book and nature lover. Author, CLUTTER: AN UNTIDY HISTORY. Words in WaPo, TLS, NYT, LARB, CHE, EdSurge, etc. She/her.
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Newsletter: https://jenniferhoward.substack.com/
The neighborhood had a good time last night.
November 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The neighborhood had a good time last night.
Allie is, as always, my role model. 🐕
September 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Allie is, as always, my role model. 🐕
From this morning's dog walk, along a different street:
September 3, 2025 at 1:20 AM
From this morning's dog walk, along a different street:
A neat (and moving) project worth following: RocketBear, an Instagram account that does sketches of the pets of fired Federal workers, along with a recap of what they do (or did) and why it matters.
www.instagram.com/rocketbearpr...
www.instagram.com/rocketbearpr...
September 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
A neat (and moving) project worth following: RocketBear, an Instagram account that does sketches of the pets of fired Federal workers, along with a recap of what they do (or did) and why it matters.
www.instagram.com/rocketbearpr...
www.instagram.com/rocketbearpr...
Neighborhood watch on duty. #pigeonpatrol 🐦
July 15, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Neighborhood watch on duty. #pigeonpatrol 🐦
Your morning Gatsby. 🐱
March 11, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Your morning Gatsby. 🐱
Gatsby the Gray checks out the 6.5 inches of snow that fell here in DC overnight.
February 12, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Gatsby the Gray checks out the 6.5 inches of snow that fell here in DC overnight.
Hope springs eternal.
February 11, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Hope springs eternal.
The only good thing about being sick enough to take to my bed the last few days has been the chance to hang out with this floof and his canine aunties.
February 2, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The only good thing about being sick enough to take to my bed the last few days has been the chance to hang out with this floof and his canine aunties.
RIP Jules Feiffer, whose work I adored early on because of his illustrations for THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH. (As you can see, my childhood copy has a few miles on the frame.)
January 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
RIP Jules Feiffer, whose work I adored early on because of his illustrations for THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH. (As you can see, my childhood copy has a few miles on the frame.)
Hunkering down in DC this morning.
January 20, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Hunkering down in DC this morning.
Turned out great! Thanks again.
January 1, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Turned out great! Thanks again.
That’s a hard pass, Dropbox.
December 18, 2024 at 5:56 PM
That’s a hard pass, Dropbox.
Post-breakfast sunning. Allie hopes your weekend is off to an equally cozy start.
December 7, 2024 at 2:03 PM
Post-breakfast sunning. Allie hopes your weekend is off to an equally cozy start.
You say this like it’s a bad thing, Google. [jk yes it would be a bad thing, but there are times when I wish my inbox would disappear.]
December 4, 2024 at 3:07 PM
You say this like it’s a bad thing, Google. [jk yes it would be a bad thing, but there are times when I wish my inbox would disappear.]
Happy Black Dog Friday.
November 29, 2024 at 2:14 PM
Happy Black Dog Friday.
They didn't throw me out, in spite of the book I brought to read.
November 24, 2024 at 3:30 PM
They didn't throw me out, in spite of the book I brought to read.
What are we reading this weekend? I’ve got a couple of things going. Here’s one. (Apologies to Allie for using her as a book prop.) #amreading
November 16, 2024 at 10:58 PM
What are we reading this weekend? I’ve got a couple of things going. Here’s one. (Apologies to Allie for using her as a book prop.) #amreading
How I plan to spend the next four years.
November 16, 2024 at 3:57 AM
How I plan to spend the next four years.
Reposting without the extraneous pet-free shots: This is Allie. More squidge than floof.
November 12, 2024 at 4:07 PM
Reposting without the extraneous pet-free shots: This is Allie. More squidge than floof.
Adam Ant, asking the tough questions.
November 11, 2024 at 3:03 PM
Adam Ant, asking the tough questions.
And a single perfect rose.
November 8, 2024 at 12:31 AM
And a single perfect rose.
I found the most beautiful acorns on my afternoon walk. #naturebreak
November 8, 2024 at 12:31 AM
I found the most beautiful acorns on my afternoon walk. #naturebreak
Gwen Walz’s gingersnaps are indeed 🔥
November 6, 2024 at 2:34 AM
Gwen Walz’s gingersnaps are indeed 🔥