The good Karen of the Midwest
@kage1979.bsky.social
Wisconsinite. Fan of British TV, puzzles, and food. Most likely wandering with my dog or reading a book on my porch. Check out my photos on Instagram: karengenzphotography
Dog and I went out for a pre-sunset stroll yesterday, it was only -4 which felt pretty good compared to the -18 it was earlier in the day.
January 25, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Dog and I went out for a pre-sunset stroll yesterday, it was only -4 which felt pretty good compared to the -18 it was earlier in the day.
Your content has been keeping me going. Have loved watching you be tourists at each stop, and how much you seemed to enjoy being here. Safe travels home and much love to you both ❤️
January 24, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Your content has been keeping me going. Have loved watching you be tourists at each stop, and how much you seemed to enjoy being here. Safe travels home and much love to you both ❤️
Started sobbing as soon as I saw Gilbert 💔
December 31, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Started sobbing as soon as I saw Gilbert 💔
That one got me
December 22, 2025 at 6:17 PM
That one got me
Kenny Rogers Christmas album. My parents had it on vinyl and we listened to it a ton when I was a kid. Lots of nostalgia attached to every song ❤️
December 20, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Kenny Rogers Christmas album. My parents had it on vinyl and we listened to it a ton when I was a kid. Lots of nostalgia attached to every song ❤️
The new podcast episode explained why they chose pirate costumes. And I agree, they looked amazing!
November 14, 2025 at 3:25 AM
The new podcast episode explained why they chose pirate costumes. And I agree, they looked amazing!
Your immediate “goddammit!” response to national blasphemy day made me laugh really hard. Always happy when you’re a guest on The Bugle 🙂
October 1, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Your immediate “goddammit!” response to national blasphemy day made me laugh really hard. Always happy when you’re a guest on The Bugle 🙂
I reread all of the Ramona books every couple years or so because I loved them so much as a kid. I’m 45.
Also recommend The Westing Game, by Ellen Raskin. Our 4th grade teacher read it aloud to the class and I read that one almost every year too. Great book, good for fall reading. 🙂
Also recommend The Westing Game, by Ellen Raskin. Our 4th grade teacher read it aloud to the class and I read that one almost every year too. Great book, good for fall reading. 🙂
August 23, 2025 at 2:37 AM
I reread all of the Ramona books every couple years or so because I loved them so much as a kid. I’m 45.
Also recommend The Westing Game, by Ellen Raskin. Our 4th grade teacher read it aloud to the class and I read that one almost every year too. Great book, good for fall reading. 🙂
Also recommend The Westing Game, by Ellen Raskin. Our 4th grade teacher read it aloud to the class and I read that one almost every year too. Great book, good for fall reading. 🙂
I remember this one SO clearly. It was genius. Except for the styrofoam, in retrospect.
August 16, 2025 at 12:49 AM
I remember this one SO clearly. It was genius. Except for the styrofoam, in retrospect.
Well, this is adorable. Happy anniversary ❤️
August 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Well, this is adorable. Happy anniversary ❤️
Just listened and it was delightful. You’re all clearly so happy to be there and it’s adorable.
August 4, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Just listened and it was delightful. You’re all clearly so happy to be there and it’s adorable.
Sitting on the front porch with a blanket on my lap, drinking coffee. It’s like a little taste of fall and I love it.
August 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Sitting on the front porch with a blanket on my lap, drinking coffee. It’s like a little taste of fall and I love it.
Did you enjoy the Weird Al show (and Puddles Pity Party)? 🙂
July 17, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Did you enjoy the Weird Al show (and Puddles Pity Party)? 🙂
Such a great show. Al was spectacular, and I’d never heard of his opening act before but I’m now completely obsessed with him.
July 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Such a great show. Al was spectacular, and I’d never heard of his opening act before but I’m now completely obsessed with him.
Such a great show, I saw him a couple weeks ago. Also loved his opening act, Puddles Pity Party. Had never heard of him, and didn’t know what tf was happening at first but by the end of his set I was obsessed. Enjoy!
July 11, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Such a great show, I saw him a couple weeks ago. Also loved his opening act, Puddles Pity Party. Had never heard of him, and didn’t know what tf was happening at first but by the end of his set I was obsessed. Enjoy!
I’m in a constant rewatch of TM and I love most of the series for different reasons, but it’s going to be hard to top this one. Pure chaos and I’ve loved every second of it.
July 3, 2025 at 11:17 PM
I’m in a constant rewatch of TM and I love most of the series for different reasons, but it’s going to be hard to top this one. Pure chaos and I’ve loved every second of it.
Yes! I had this one ❤️😊
June 25, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Yes! I had this one ❤️😊
So close! I had a Muppet Babies metal lunchbox and yellow thermos with baby Kermit on it. ☺️
June 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
So close! I had a Muppet Babies metal lunchbox and yellow thermos with baby Kermit on it. ☺️
Is the doubling down in the room with us now, Chuck?
June 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Is the doubling down in the room with us now, Chuck?
Same. My old dog gave me a black eye and my current dog almost broke my nose. Both via accidental (?) headbutts.
May 30, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Same. My old dog gave me a black eye and my current dog almost broke my nose. Both via accidental (?) headbutts.
Thanks for that 🖤
May 30, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Thanks for that 🖤
I loved this and it made me cry a little 💜
April 26, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I loved this and it made me cry a little 💜
I feel like mine isn’t too far removed from a wolf. Like she’d be sort of psyched if I abandoned her in the woods. (I would never abandon her in the woods)
April 13, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I feel like mine isn’t too far removed from a wolf. Like she’d be sort of psyched if I abandoned her in the woods. (I would never abandon her in the woods)