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Jessica Horton
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Graduate (of law). Writer (of words). Maker (of quilty things). Lover (of randomness). Cofounder (of https://www.letdavisread.org). She/her.
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I went to the park to write this morning and encountered a pack of mini velociraptors. Turns out wild turkeys are a Utah thing, too. @theferocity.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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This picture from the article sums up how it felt to return to work—the fear that I was underperforming even though I had just given birth, the scrutiny and bullying from a co-clerk that only compounded that fear, and the daily sorrow of leaving a baby that sometimes didn’t feel like my own.
A picture of a woman typing at a computer. A crying baby is superimposed over her as if she is carrying him with her even though he isn’t present. A second woman in judicial robes is folding her arms and looking over the first woman’s shoulder as she works.
November 6, 2025 at 5:05 AM
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Local dog finds reason to smile despite cone of shame.
A smiling golden retriever wearing a clear cone of shame.
November 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Summer never ends for these patchwork pals 😊
A series of quilt blocks hanging on a white wall. There are three patchwork pieced sloths and three capybaras, each wearing Hawaiian themed shirts and shorts. The sloths have bows or flowers in their hair. The pattern is by Elizabeth Hartman: https://elizabethhartman.com/products/capybara-sloth-pdf-quilt-and-pillow-pattern
October 10, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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Tonight’s timeline cleanse is a golden retriever who has never tried chocolate or ice cream but who still happens to be a good ambassador for both of those things.
A smiling golden retriever sits on a brick wall in front of a chocolate store.
September 19, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Timeline cleanse with this cute couple
Two capybara quilt blocks. The capybaras are wearing Hawaiian shirts and shorts and are just otherwise delightful.
September 6, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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This dog is a real ham 😊
A golden retriever poking his head through a wooden staircase railing. His ears are floppy and he looks like he is smiling (who am I kidding, he’s always smiling).
August 25, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Davis School District friends! Come join Let Davis Read on Saturday, September 6 to discuss our plans to fight book bans this school year! We need you! @letutahread.bsky.social @authorsabb.bsky.social #utpol
A flyer announcing an event for Let Davis Read. The text reads as follows: Let Davis Read Join us for the 25/26 School Year Opener and help us develop our plan for this coming school year Saturday Sept. 6th 12:00 Kaysville Library 215 N Fairfield Rd www.letdavisread.org
August 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Small bit of joy from the weekend: we took our bestest boy swimming for the first time yesterday, and he had an absolute riot. Seeing him paddle like an otter is my new favorite thing 😊
A woman with a blue hat, blue and white rash guard, and blue swim trunks stands in a muddy lake holding onto the leash of a golden retriever. The dog is sitting in the water and is wearing an orange life jacket. Fish emojis cover the faces of people in the background.
July 21, 2025 at 3:37 AM
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It’s less impressive from this angle, but monstrous nonetheless

(I wanted to get pictures before the squash bugs inevitably devour it)
The squash plants from another angle. A very enthusiastic cherry tomato plant towers over the squashes’ suburban sprawl.
July 15, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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I made a monster
Two very enthusiastic butternut squash plants overtaking an enclosed backyard garden plot
July 15, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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I finally finished and took pictures of the sunflower quilt, and the best golden boy decided to model it for me 😊
A golden retriever sitting handsomely in front of a quilt made of yellow and brown sunflower blocks. The blocks are set on point on a white background with green sashing in between. The quilt has a yellow border with brown binding.
July 7, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Attempted a barn raising today without any dance fighting or rapacious gingers. It still needs a roof, but it should be structurally sound!
A golden retriever standing in front of a half-constructed plastic playhouse. The playhouse is grey with an aqua door and blue shutters. It still needs a roof (that bit is coming tomorrow).
June 24, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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The first four acts of a Shakespeare play. Only time will tell if it ends as a comedy or a tragedy.

(Knowing Ham and Cheese, it will likely be a comedy of errors.)
1. A ginger cat curled up possessively on a black kids’ booster seat that is on a grey armchair. 2. A golden retriever hops up onto the chair to investigate. The cat is wary. 3. The golden retriever tries to sit in the cat. She hisses at him. 4. The golden retriever succeeds in dethroning the cat and is now sitting in the booster seat. The cat sits on the back of the armchair and stares at him, plotting her next move.
June 12, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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The hammiest of Hams
A golden retriever grinning. He’s standing on green grass (but don’t be fooled—he’s the king of nitrogen burns).
June 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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“She started it.”
A golden retriever gives a ginger cat a nervous side eye. His paw is raised like he’s ready to slap her. The cat is giving him a look as if to say, “You sure you want to do that?” (The cat did in fact smack the dog first. But only because he disturbed her slumber on the armchair.)
June 5, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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How Ham feels about practicing the piano:
A resigned-looking golden retriever puppy lays on the floor with his head resting between the bars of an upright piano.
April 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Daffodil party!
A golden retriever stands in front of a flowerbed of yellow and white daffodils
April 12, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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Ham says it’s time to stop practicing the piano.
An 8-month-old golden retriever puppy lays on top of the sustaining peddle of a black upright piano. He looks slightly peeved.
April 12, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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Here are Ham (the dog) and Cheese (the cat). Wishing you an easier day tomorrow and the days to come 💜
A golden retriever puppy gnaws on a nylabone while a ginger cat watches on.
April 8, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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The world has giant trees just hanging out in the middle of the forest like sleeping ents.
Two tiny humans stare at giant sequoia in a forest. There is snow on the ground. The sky is blue with bright white clouds.
April 4, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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The cat and puppy took a short nap together without any biting or scratching. It’s the smallest of progress, but it made my heart happy to know they might be friends one day.
A golden retriever puppy lying next to a ginger cat on a gray rug. The cat isn’t thrilled, but she didn’t move when the puppy stretched out next to her.
March 29, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Sunday is for the birds
A golden retriever puppy standing on a boardwalk in the wetlands. The sky is blue and is reflected in the water A toddler looks through a pair of binoculars. A boy stands behind her. The sky is blue and the trees don’t quite have leaves yet.
March 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Snowballs
A golden retriever puppy stands in the snow staring at snowy trees. He has snow balls stuck to the underside of his belly.
March 19, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Hello, spring
A golden retriever puppy lays on a snowy wooden porch overlooking a snow-covered backyard and playground. Behind that are mountains and trees dusted with snow.
March 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM