Kelly Barnhill
@kellybarnhill.bsky.social
I wrote some books, once upon a time.
Posting about stories, brain injuries, adorable animals, rhubarb recipes, nature facts, human rights, and how we can make this world safe and kind and good. You are precious to me, and I love you.
kellybarnhill.com
Posting about stories, brain injuries, adorable animals, rhubarb recipes, nature facts, human rights, and how we can make this world safe and kind and good. You are precious to me, and I love you.
kellybarnhill.com
I flew away from Nepal last night. Oh, my friends! What a wonderful country. The mountains are exquisite and the people are the kindest, most present, most openhearted in the whole world.
Now Im in the airport in Tokyo and you won't believe who I found!
Now Im in the airport in Tokyo and you won't believe who I found!
November 12, 2025 at 5:54 AM
I flew away from Nepal last night. Oh, my friends! What a wonderful country. The mountains are exquisite and the people are the kindest, most present, most openhearted in the whole world.
Now Im in the airport in Tokyo and you won't believe who I found!
Now Im in the airport in Tokyo and you won't believe who I found!
"Don't pet the dogs you meet on trail," they said.
"Seriously, Kelly, don't pet that dog," they said.
"Hmm?" I said, as I totally pet that dog.
#Nepal
"Seriously, Kelly, don't pet that dog," they said.
"Hmm?" I said, as I totally pet that dog.
#Nepal
November 8, 2025 at 5:49 AM
"Don't pet the dogs you meet on trail," they said.
"Seriously, Kelly, don't pet that dog," they said.
"Hmm?" I said, as I totally pet that dog.
#Nepal
"Seriously, Kelly, don't pet that dog," they said.
"Hmm?" I said, as I totally pet that dog.
#Nepal
Pretty good sign game in #Minneapolis
October 18, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Pretty good sign game in #Minneapolis
I'm leaving for Nepal next week, but I had to take care of some business before I fly away.
Yes, I voted for @dewayneforminneapolis.com as my first choice, along with Jazz and Omar as my second and third. And yes, I voted for @aurinmpls.bsky.social to continue as my excellent council rep.
Yes, I voted for @dewayneforminneapolis.com as my first choice, along with Jazz and Omar as my second and third. And yes, I voted for @aurinmpls.bsky.social to continue as my excellent council rep.
October 17, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I'm leaving for Nepal next week, but I had to take care of some business before I fly away.
Yes, I voted for @dewayneforminneapolis.com as my first choice, along with Jazz and Omar as my second and third. And yes, I voted for @aurinmpls.bsky.social to continue as my excellent council rep.
Yes, I voted for @dewayneforminneapolis.com as my first choice, along with Jazz and Omar as my second and third. And yes, I voted for @aurinmpls.bsky.social to continue as my excellent council rep.
I like this bit as well.
October 17, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I like this bit as well.
My son writes a newsletter called Queering Catholicism, that I enjoy very much. I somehow missed his piece on St Francis last week, but it hit me today right in the center of myself. If you have a minute, it's worth your time.
queeringcatholicism.substack.com/p/a-revoluti...
queeringcatholicism.substack.com/p/a-revoluti...
October 17, 2025 at 7:17 PM
My son writes a newsletter called Queering Catholicism, that I enjoy very much. I somehow missed his piece on St Francis last week, but it hit me today right in the center of myself. If you have a minute, it's worth your time.
queeringcatholicism.substack.com/p/a-revoluti...
queeringcatholicism.substack.com/p/a-revoluti...
She still is unclear on how to actually play with him. She knows he's not a dog, so wrestling is out. Still. Attempts have been made
October 9, 2025 at 7:04 PM
She still is unclear on how to actually play with him. She knows he's not a dog, so wrestling is out. Still. Attempts have been made
Accidental Cat update:
I honestly never thought that my dog would ever accept a cat in the house. But now. Look at these two dorks.
I honestly never thought that my dog would ever accept a cat in the house. But now. Look at these two dorks.
October 9, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Accidental Cat update:
I honestly never thought that my dog would ever accept a cat in the house. But now. Look at these two dorks.
I honestly never thought that my dog would ever accept a cat in the house. But now. Look at these two dorks.
October 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
It's amazing what a secure home and regular meals will do for a half-feral cat.
September 29, 2025 at 2:16 AM
It's amazing what a secure home and regular meals will do for a half-feral cat.
Our Accidental Cat is settling in quite nicely. Here's a classic "how it started/how it's going" where you can see his transformation from street urchin to a dapper man of letters.
September 29, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Our Accidental Cat is settling in quite nicely. Here's a classic "how it started/how it's going" where you can see his transformation from street urchin to a dapper man of letters.
Number 5 is the important bit.
September 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Number 5 is the important bit.
Good morning, Boundary Waters!
September 28, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Good morning, Boundary Waters!
Okay cat owners, I need some help. The Accidental Cat seems to have some sort of eye infection - weepy, squinty, a bit puffy. Still eating like a champ, pooping and peeing normally. And I don't think he notices it - he's not messing with it and he still wants to play with his toys.
September 13, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Okay cat owners, I need some help. The Accidental Cat seems to have some sort of eye infection - weepy, squinty, a bit puffy. Still eating like a champ, pooping and peeing normally. And I don't think he notices it - he's not messing with it and he still wants to play with his toys.
In St Cloud. In a sew of hawaiian shirts.
September 12, 2025 at 1:14 AM
In St Cloud. In a sew of hawaiian shirts.
My assistant is hard at work
September 8, 2025 at 2:24 PM
My assistant is hard at work
The Accidental Cat and the Soulful Dog aren't buds, per se, but they definitely tolerate one another. It helps that they have shared interests.
September 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The Accidental Cat and the Soulful Dog aren't buds, per se, but they definitely tolerate one another. It helps that they have shared interests.
Just discovered a volunteer apple tree growing totally wild in the Minnehaha dog park.
September 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Just discovered a volunteer apple tree growing totally wild in the Minnehaha dog park.
Update on our accidental cat - he's settling in quite nicely and has informed me that he's ready for his closeup
September 2, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Update on our accidental cat - he's settling in quite nicely and has informed me that he's ready for his closeup
I went to the State Fair last night to see the Indigo Girls and found myself sitting two rows behind this fella - @governorwalz.mn.gov
I think he smiled the whole time and sang along and definitely knew all the words. So nice to see you Mr. Walz!
I think he smiled the whole time and sang along and definitely knew all the words. So nice to see you Mr. Walz!
August 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
I went to the State Fair last night to see the Indigo Girls and found myself sitting two rows behind this fella - @governorwalz.mn.gov
I think he smiled the whole time and sang along and definitely knew all the words. So nice to see you Mr. Walz!
I think he smiled the whole time and sang along and definitely knew all the words. So nice to see you Mr. Walz!
Take THAT, robot!
August 18, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Take THAT, robot!
Without downloading any new pics, where are you mentally?
August 13, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Without downloading any new pics, where are you mentally?