Kristin Netterstrom Higgins
@knetterstrom.bsky.social
Public Policy doctoral student. Interested in direct democracy, voting, reproductive justice, Arkansas news & journalism. ❤️ native plants & FOIA. NFPW board. Past president of Arkansas Press Women. Ex journalist. Former 312 feral child, Cubs fan.
My dad never left the United States but he volunteered to serve in the Army right before Vietnam started for the U.S. It’s wild to see the war listed on his headstone though.
November 11, 2025 at 9:29 PM
My dad never left the United States but he volunteered to serve in the Army right before Vietnam started for the U.S. It’s wild to see the war listed on his headstone though.
The cold air tonight demanded I make chili. It was a toss up between chicken and beef but beef ($7 a pound!! Omg) won out because I wanted black beans and corn and tomatoes and chili.
November 10, 2025 at 1:08 AM
The cold air tonight demanded I make chili. It was a toss up between chicken and beef but beef ($7 a pound!! Omg) won out because I wanted black beans and corn and tomatoes and chili.
I had an older brother
November 8, 2025 at 2:30 AM
I had an older brother
This was my American dream as a child.
November 8, 2025 at 2:20 AM
This was my American dream as a child.
This is how we spend our date night. A story and cheese at Wordsworth.
November 7, 2025 at 12:43 AM
This is how we spend our date night. A story and cheese at Wordsworth.
From my garden. The Indian blanket resurged after much needed rain.
November 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
From my garden. The Indian blanket resurged after much needed rain.
Election night comfort pizza (even though it’s not Election Day in Arkansas)
November 5, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Election night comfort pizza (even though it’s not Election Day in Arkansas)
The actual Lincoln bathroom (image found online because I couldn’t find mine)
November 4, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The actual Lincoln bathroom (image found online because I couldn’t find mine)
My pumpkin
November 1, 2025 at 2:16 AM
My pumpkin
Terrorizing my children
October 31, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Terrorizing my children
I saw this monarch butterfly in my yard today for the first time this year. This thing has to make it to Mexico. It was a small reminder of hope.
October 24, 2025 at 2:53 AM
I saw this monarch butterfly in my yard today for the first time this year. This thing has to make it to Mexico. It was a small reminder of hope.
Just saw a monarch butterfly on white asters that live in my drainage ditch. #nativeplants
October 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Just saw a monarch butterfly on white asters that live in my drainage ditch. #nativeplants
I found this a long time ago about Eric. Kind of a who’s who of Swedish immigrants so I don’t know if it’s bragging or if he contributed more than concrete to those projects. A fun escape from today’s realities.
October 22, 2025 at 5:50 AM
I found this a long time ago about Eric. Kind of a who’s who of Swedish immigrants so I don’t know if it’s bragging or if he contributed more than concrete to those projects. A fun escape from today’s realities.
I believe it was August Skoglund Company. (August and my ggf Eric Emil Skoglund were brothers). They also did concrete/street work (I think that was the bid issue).
October 22, 2025 at 5:38 AM
I believe it was August Skoglund Company. (August and my ggf Eric Emil Skoglund were brothers). They also did concrete/street work (I think that was the bid issue).
Just shared a fall porch pic with my husband back home only to be bitten by a mosquito on my ankle a second later. Sigh. Is it fall yet?
October 21, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Just shared a fall porch pic with my husband back home only to be bitten by a mosquito on my ankle a second later. Sigh. Is it fall yet?
A fall bouquet of mostly native plants from my garden.
October 16, 2025 at 2:26 AM
A fall bouquet of mostly native plants from my garden.
I’m grateful for a refreshing night talking books with @halseanderson.bsky.social. And for my best friend LeAnne showing up to be a friendly face in the crowd. And to turn off my “pick kid up from band” alarm. I realized she did it the moment Laurie mentioned she used to set alarms to pick up kids.
October 15, 2025 at 1:11 AM
I’m grateful for a refreshing night talking books with @halseanderson.bsky.social. And for my best friend LeAnne showing up to be a friendly face in the crowd. And to turn off my “pick kid up from band” alarm. I realized she did it the moment Laurie mentioned she used to set alarms to pick up kids.
Looking forward to Tuesday night with @halseanderson.bsky.social in Fayetteville!
October 11, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Looking forward to Tuesday night with @halseanderson.bsky.social in Fayetteville!
A moment of zen. A beautiful cup of tea.
October 7, 2025 at 1:59 PM
A moment of zen. A beautiful cup of tea.
I rode past a one-room school house dating back to the 1880s in Arkansas and an outhouse. Brought back junior high trauma of “Tom Sawyer Day” where our field trip was to a similar spot. And my period started. A freaking out house. Humans are lucky to have survived this long.
September 28, 2025 at 2:20 AM
I rode past a one-room school house dating back to the 1880s in Arkansas and an outhouse. Brought back junior high trauma of “Tom Sawyer Day” where our field trip was to a similar spot. And my period started. A freaking out house. Humans are lucky to have survived this long.
Rode my gravel bike for 15 miles today near the tallest mountain in Arkansas. Lots of native plants and four water crossings. I stopped for a moment to snap a photo of this creek.
September 28, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Rode my gravel bike for 15 miles today near the tallest mountain in Arkansas. Lots of native plants and four water crossings. I stopped for a moment to snap a photo of this creek.
Everyone needs a swallowtail tonight
September 23, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Everyone needs a swallowtail tonight
Slightly cooler temps and recent rain mean my fall native plant blooms are gorgeous right now.
September 17, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Slightly cooler temps and recent rain mean my fall native plant blooms are gorgeous right now.
Grateful for moments to celebrate such as being honored as Arkansas’ Communicator of Achievement at tonight’s National Federation of Press Women COA banquet in Colorado. #nfpw2025
September 13, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Grateful for moments to celebrate such as being honored as Arkansas’ Communicator of Achievement at tonight’s National Federation of Press Women COA banquet in Colorado. #nfpw2025