Karen Grigsby Bates
@kgbates.bsky.social
Writer. Thinker. NPR journalist for 20+ years. Author (“Basic Black,” “Plain Brown Wrapper,” “Chosen People”). Passionate reader. Takes no tea for the fever.
This hurts. What a dame.
October 16, 2025 at 8:03 PM
This hurts. What a dame.
The sheets finally came back from the laundry. Guess reinforcing the eyeholes took extra time.
October 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The sheets finally came back from the laundry. Guess reinforcing the eyeholes took extra time.
It’s a shame CBS agreed to do this, but I suppose it’s another part of the Great Capitulation. What’s ironic is this will probably be worse for the people complaining about editing for time and clarity. It will be obvious that they are not, as a group, terribly articulate.
September 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
It’s a shame CBS agreed to do this, but I suppose it’s another part of the Great Capitulation. What’s ironic is this will probably be worse for the people complaining about editing for time and clarity. It will be obvious that they are not, as a group, terribly articulate.
Happy Birthday, Jimmy B. Thanks for the ferocity.
August 2, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Happy Birthday, Jimmy B. Thanks for the ferocity.
Kinda like the current anti-immigrant policy. This is the end goal.
July 9, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Kinda like the current anti-immigrant policy. This is the end goal.
@michelleobamya.bsky.social new book on former FLOTUS’ style evolution from her perspective, in her own words. The Look drops 4 November.
June 5, 2025 at 6:09 PM
@michelleobamya.bsky.social new book on former FLOTUS’ style evolution from her perspective, in her own words. The Look drops 4 November.
Lewis Hamilton in homage to Cab Calloway in all-white Grace Wales Bonner.
May 6, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Lewis Hamilton in homage to Cab Calloway in all-white Grace Wales Bonner.
Or Peter Island, a private resort in the British Virgins. Only accessible by ‘copter or boat.
April 8, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Or Peter Island, a private resort in the British Virgins. Only accessible by ‘copter or boat.
NYT biz section. This is where you say that “picture is worth a thousand words” thing.
March 16, 2025 at 6:05 PM
NYT biz section. This is where you say that “picture is worth a thousand words” thing.
Dinner tonight. Thanks Sam Sifton!
January 29, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Dinner tonight. Thanks Sam Sifton!
@dieworkwear.bsky.social
Um, are we really supposed to know which way a man dresses? Is there a rule for that!
Um, are we really supposed to know which way a man dresses? Is there a rule for that!
January 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
@dieworkwear.bsky.social
Um, are we really supposed to know which way a man dresses? Is there a rule for that!
Um, are we really supposed to know which way a man dresses? Is there a rule for that!
Happy Birthday to @michelleobamal.bsky.social. You gave your best to America even when it didn’t always reciprocate. Enjoy your life.
January 18, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Happy Birthday to @michelleobamal.bsky.social. You gave your best to America even when it didn’t always reciprocate. Enjoy your life.