Kate Holt
@kateholt.bsky.social
I’m a writer who cooks a lot and swears. Every day, I try to find the tiny bits of treasure scattered around this messy world. I’m happiest at home in San Francisco with my husband, two sons, and a rescue retriever mix named Samwise.
Movie you’ve watched more than six times using gifs.
(“Hard mode” no Star Wars, Star Trek, or LOTR)
(“Hard mode” no Star Wars, Star Trek, or LOTR)
April 26, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Movie you’ve watched more than six times using gifs.
(“Hard mode” no Star Wars, Star Trek, or LOTR)
(“Hard mode” no Star Wars, Star Trek, or LOTR)
I started swimming in the SF Bay in February, and I cannot tell you how much impact this little ritual has had on me. I love it so much! Even more than I hate the first 10 minutes in the water (and that’s a lot). These are the warmest times I’ve seen yet!
April 26, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I started swimming in the SF Bay in February, and I cannot tell you how much impact this little ritual has had on me. I love it so much! Even more than I hate the first 10 minutes in the water (and that’s a lot). These are the warmest times I’ve seen yet!
I freaking love parenting tweens.
They are figuring themselves out a *teense* more every day, still want to be your baby (when their friends aren’t looking), and have the funniest catchphrases.
Our puppy flips his water bowl.
10yo: That’s an oof for you, buddy!
12yo: Get a load of THIS guy!
They are figuring themselves out a *teense* more every day, still want to be your baby (when their friends aren’t looking), and have the funniest catchphrases.
Our puppy flips his water bowl.
10yo: That’s an oof for you, buddy!
12yo: Get a load of THIS guy!
April 24, 2025 at 4:03 AM
I freaking love parenting tweens.
They are figuring themselves out a *teense* more every day, still want to be your baby (when their friends aren’t looking), and have the funniest catchphrases.
Our puppy flips his water bowl.
10yo: That’s an oof for you, buddy!
12yo: Get a load of THIS guy!
They are figuring themselves out a *teense* more every day, still want to be your baby (when their friends aren’t looking), and have the funniest catchphrases.
Our puppy flips his water bowl.
10yo: That’s an oof for you, buddy!
12yo: Get a load of THIS guy!
How old am I?
Old enough to hope any and all gift cards I might receive from here on out are for my local garden store. 🪻🪴🌿🌷
Old enough to hope any and all gift cards I might receive from here on out are for my local garden store. 🪻🪴🌿🌷
April 23, 2025 at 9:18 PM
How old am I?
Old enough to hope any and all gift cards I might receive from here on out are for my local garden store. 🪻🪴🌿🌷
Old enough to hope any and all gift cards I might receive from here on out are for my local garden store. 🪻🪴🌿🌷
Why does anyone else bother to post on these socials anyway?
Between Dictionary and @dieworkwear.bsky.social we are entertained *and* educated daily.
Between Dictionary and @dieworkwear.bsky.social we are entertained *and* educated daily.
If you have a dictionary that you don't show love
Oh, yes, son, we're talking to you.
Oh, yes, son, we're talking to you.
April 11, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Why does anyone else bother to post on these socials anyway?
Between Dictionary and @dieworkwear.bsky.social we are entertained *and* educated daily.
Between Dictionary and @dieworkwear.bsky.social we are entertained *and* educated daily.
New parenting level unlocked: Your tween, talking to their friend on speakerphone* saying, “don’t be sus, The Mother is nearby.”
*Also, why are these kids always on speakerphone? I appreciate hearing what’s going on and also at their age I would have been mortified if my folks overheard my convo.
*Also, why are these kids always on speakerphone? I appreciate hearing what’s going on and also at their age I would have been mortified if my folks overheard my convo.
April 3, 2025 at 9:28 PM
New parenting level unlocked: Your tween, talking to their friend on speakerphone* saying, “don’t be sus, The Mother is nearby.”
*Also, why are these kids always on speakerphone? I appreciate hearing what’s going on and also at their age I would have been mortified if my folks overheard my convo.
*Also, why are these kids always on speakerphone? I appreciate hearing what’s going on and also at their age I would have been mortified if my folks overheard my convo.
Booker's speech was moving. Unexpectedly so. We watched the last bit as a family and I was so emotional; the boys were like "you're gonna cry aren't you Mom?" And I said, no, but I am shedding a few tears of relief that someone is being intentionally loud about how wrong this admin is. It's hope.
April 2, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Booker's speech was moving. Unexpectedly so. We watched the last bit as a family and I was so emotional; the boys were like "you're gonna cry aren't you Mom?" And I said, no, but I am shedding a few tears of relief that someone is being intentionally loud about how wrong this admin is. It's hope.
Here is it, my moment of zen: Samwise in springtime. 🌸🌷🌼
Almost one year old and the happiest chap. Thank goodness for him. We really did find the best dog to journey with us through these wild times. 💕
#DogSky #DogsOfBlueSky #PuppyLove #Puppy
Almost one year old and the happiest chap. Thank goodness for him. We really did find the best dog to journey with us through these wild times. 💕
#DogSky #DogsOfBlueSky #PuppyLove #Puppy
March 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Here is it, my moment of zen: Samwise in springtime. 🌸🌷🌼
Almost one year old and the happiest chap. Thank goodness for him. We really did find the best dog to journey with us through these wild times. 💕
#DogSky #DogsOfBlueSky #PuppyLove #Puppy
Almost one year old and the happiest chap. Thank goodness for him. We really did find the best dog to journey with us through these wild times. 💕
#DogSky #DogsOfBlueSky #PuppyLove #Puppy
Me in the national security group chat.
March 25, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Me in the national security group chat.
Reposted by Kate Holt
me reading national security secrets bc i've been accidentally added to a group chat
March 24, 2025 at 7:26 PM
me reading national security secrets bc i've been accidentally added to a group chat
March 24, 2025 at 7:44 PM
It’s a gorgeous day in San Francisco and all I want to do is listen to Jane Austen’s Emma on Hoopla and potter about the garden.
Alas, I like to buy garden things and thus we open the laptop and get back to work.
But I did make progress in my neglected rose garden this weekend. #HobbyGardener
Alas, I like to buy garden things and thus we open the laptop and get back to work.
But I did make progress in my neglected rose garden this weekend. #HobbyGardener
March 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM
It’s a gorgeous day in San Francisco and all I want to do is listen to Jane Austen’s Emma on Hoopla and potter about the garden.
Alas, I like to buy garden things and thus we open the laptop and get back to work.
But I did make progress in my neglected rose garden this weekend. #HobbyGardener
Alas, I like to buy garden things and thus we open the laptop and get back to work.
But I did make progress in my neglected rose garden this weekend. #HobbyGardener
Love this.
March 23, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Love this.
Just a really beautiful listen. ❤️
In June 2017 a-ha recorded a live acoustic album during two performances in Giske, Norway. A couple of hundred people were lucky enough to be present on those special nights…
March 23, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Just a really beautiful listen. ❤️
Our two tween sons had three tween friends for a sleepover last night. We said goodnight to them at 11pm. And again at midnight. And then 2am. Then 4am. I cooked everyone a hot breakfast complete with homemade monkey bread , did all the dishes, and cleaned the kitchen. If you need me it’s a nope.
March 22, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Our two tween sons had three tween friends for a sleepover last night. We said goodnight to them at 11pm. And again at midnight. And then 2am. Then 4am. I cooked everyone a hot breakfast complete with homemade monkey bread , did all the dishes, and cleaned the kitchen. If you need me it’s a nope.
Man, I love San Francisco. Especially in springtime. I have lived here for nearly 21 years — longer than I've lived anywhere and almost half of my life. And every day I see or experience something that makes me go “wow, I get to live here. HERE!” And I feel so lucky.
That’s it. That’s the post.
That’s it. That’s the post.
March 22, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Man, I love San Francisco. Especially in springtime. I have lived here for nearly 21 years — longer than I've lived anywhere and almost half of my life. And every day I see or experience something that makes me go “wow, I get to live here. HERE!” And I feel so lucky.
That’s it. That’s the post.
That’s it. That’s the post.
Sucks to suck 🤷🏻♀️
March 20, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Sucks to suck 🤷🏻♀️
This good boy had his first x-rays today! Legs are looking good, cleared to go on walkies. ❤️ We’ve been so worried about our Samwise! So glad he’s okay.
March 20, 2025 at 12:27 AM
This good boy had his first x-rays today! Legs are looking good, cleared to go on walkies. ❤️ We’ve been so worried about our Samwise! So glad he’s okay.
Reposted by Kate Holt
my dog when I ask what’s in his mouth
February 28, 2025 at 7:11 PM
my dog when I ask what’s in his mouth
Valentine’s Day, kitchen table at midnight. ❤️ The is the last year of doing classroom cards as my youngest will be in middle school next year. Still, last night I realized that I will decorate our kitchen for this silly holiday, probably long after kids have moved out, just because it brings me joy.
February 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Valentine’s Day, kitchen table at midnight. ❤️ The is the last year of doing classroom cards as my youngest will be in middle school next year. Still, last night I realized that I will decorate our kitchen for this silly holiday, probably long after kids have moved out, just because it brings me joy.
One fun thing about being a writer/marketer is my ability to write an email advocating for my children when they have been disrespected by an adult. I can craft a message so scathing I know the recipient will have no choice but to reach out and take their ass as I hand it to them.
February 13, 2025 at 1:59 AM
One fun thing about being a writer/marketer is my ability to write an email advocating for my children when they have been disrespected by an adult. I can craft a message so scathing I know the recipient will have no choice but to reach out and take their ass as I hand it to them.
The tears of joy and gratitude I shed when this screen came through! I haven’t been able to close the tab since. Cowboy Carter, I’m coming to you! See you in LA. 🐝
February 11, 2025 at 9:27 PM
The tears of joy and gratitude I shed when this screen came through! I haven’t been able to close the tab since. Cowboy Carter, I’m coming to you! See you in LA. 🐝
My kids are tweens, so the milestone tracking days are few and far between. But today my firstborn measured six feet tall. He’s 72” exactly — and now out of “the fives, forever.”
He’s 12.
He’s 12.
November 26, 2024 at 5:10 AM
My kids are tweens, so the milestone tracking days are few and far between. But today my firstborn measured six feet tall. He’s 72” exactly — and now out of “the fives, forever.”
He’s 12.
He’s 12.