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kristenacity
@kristenacity.com
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aka Kay

I'm a Vermonter, cow scritcher, rock collector, kayaker, chiweenie caretaker, and on a pub trivia team with my smartypants spouse.
Trying my hand at writing middle-grade fiction
Always open to beta reading gigs
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The Jims are such beauts. #ShoresyClassic
The Jims from the show Shoresy, playing against Boston Bruins vets at the Shoresy Classic at TD Garden.
December 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Someone with more patience than I have put this together: all the truck's axle configurations as it plows through that craptacular AI ad.
Analysis of the different axle configurations of the Coca-Cola delivery truck in their holiday 2025 ad. The AI is so sloppy that the truck has at least 10 different shapes. The image shows illustrations of the different truck configurations next to a timestamped image of the commercial.
November 18, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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Clouds almost always thwart a promising aurora night here. We've stopped chasing the best views. And then, last night... this was the view from our dining room window in Burlington, VT.
The green glow of the aurora borealis silhouettes trees. There are some clouds, but the aurora is clearly visible, with stars in view. A lighted street can be seen at the bottom of the image.
November 12, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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It's Molly's Gotcha Day - one year since this little dog came into our lives. She dances for her dinner, naps more than 20 hours a day, and is my constant shadow. So glad to have her in the family.

#DogsofBluesky
A small white dog with big tan ears rides in a kayak on a lake. There are mountains in the distance and a blue sky full of puffy clouds. The dog is wearing a brightly-colored life jacket.
November 10, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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If you see this, post 4 female characters you love
Ava from the film Ex Machina, portrayed by Alicia Vikander Villanelle from the TV show Killing Eve, portrayed by Jodie Comer Alice, on her first trip to Wonderland, as illustrated by John Tenniel Daria, from the same-named TV show, created by Glenn Eichler and Susie Lewis Lynn
October 29, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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Great day so far. Got insight into the publishing industry from @scalzi.com , as part of the Green Mountain Book Festival, then joined the protest crowds in City Hall Park.
Crowds gathered for the second No Kings protest in Burlington, VT. Identifiable faces have been slightly pixelated. In the foreground are women holding signs that read, "the POWER of the PEOPLE > the people in power!!", "America is GREAT, get the F OUT", "IT'S GIVING SMALL DICTATOR ENERGY", and "NO Crown for a CLOWN".
October 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Pre-ordered our celebratory shirts and caps today, to support and appreciate @vermontgreenfc.bsky.social. The shirt has a team roster on the back; it's fantastic! Get yours here: shop.vermontgreenfc.com #UpTheGreen
Front image of a black t-shirt with a design. There is a USL2 logo centered between a split 2025 at the top, then "Undefeated National Champions." On the lowest part of the chest, a Vermont Green FC logo is centered between "THE INVINCIBLE SEASON" and "VIRTUE FIELD, BURLINGTON, VT".
August 4, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Taking the field for their first playoff game, in front of full stands! Up the Green!
The Vermont Green soccer team and their opponents lined up for intros on a sun-baked field in Burlington.
July 18, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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It's fiddlehead season! Blanched and ready to be sautéed alongside omelets tomorrow.
Bright green blanched fiddleheads -- young fern fronds that are still rolled up -- drying on a colorful tea towel.
May 2, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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A cartoon chihuahua with huge ears above the word DOGE. The dog is smiling and the E in DOGE has been crossed out with pink marker. By me, based on my dog Molly.
March 12, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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I got through just as his staff got the email that he was voting no.
Welch's statement that he's voting no on the Continuing Resolution
March 12, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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I was diagnosed with babesiosis and Lyme disease last week (tick-borne diseases; started treatment today). Does this make me an official New Englander now?
Map of the US with shading to indicate the number of reported cases of babesiosis by county of residence - 40 states, 2020. Not all states have mandatory reporting. The highest concentration of cases is in southern New England and along the NE coast, with significant clusters in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Wisconsin. This map is from the CDC and at least as of today, the CDC's babesiosis information is at https://www.cdc.gov/babesiosis/about/index.html
February 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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We've ordered ours, how about you? In case you missed the post from @greenmountainbhoys.bsky.social last week, they have a fantastic poster by @blakeink.bsky.social for sale, and all profits go to Migrant Justice (migrantjustice.net).

greenmountainbhoys.printful.me to order; 2 sizes available.
Collage of posters with the full image centered. It is a human figure with a laurel wreath dressed in classical style, holding a shield that features a snow-capped mountain. In the figure's right hand is a large Vermont battle flag (the Green Mountain Boys flag). A sun rises behind the figure, and beneath its feet is the slogan, "Hate does not grow well in the rocky soil of Vermont." The image has a dark green background and is in tones of green, gold, cream, tan, and blue.
January 30, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Great cause. Happy to help.
Receipt for a $50 donation to Tabula Rasa Rescue Farm, with my personal details cropped out.
January 28, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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Molly had her first post-adoption vet visit today. She needs surgery on a luxating patella; otherwise, she's a healthy and brave little pup.

#dogsofbluesky
A silly cream-colored chiweenie (chihuahua/dachshund mix) on her back on the rug. She looks at the camera and is surrounded by mauled toys and her favorite rug.
January 7, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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Molly heard there would be Christmas treats!

#dogsofbluesky
A scream-colored chiweenie dog in a red and white sweater, licking her lips with an incredibly long, curled tongue. Happy holidays!
December 25, 2024 at 4:18 PM
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My husband and I avoided tech for a while and assembled our first jigsaw puzzle, with only a couple of fallen pieces nibbled by the dog. Merry Christmas, everyone.
A 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle featuring a snowy street in a town, a snowman, Christmas trees and garlands, and Santa in a gift-filled sleigh pulled by one reindeer.
December 25, 2024 at 2:40 AM
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We visited @merrymacsanctuary.bsky.social today. I got to cuddle a goat and pet a turkey! The rescued farm animals there are clearly loved and well cared for. If you have year-end funds left to give, consider this excellent cause: www.merrymacfarmsanctuary.org
Savanna, a Highland cow with a mottled black and white coat and marvelous horns, is lying in a grassy field. A very social male domestic turkey with full plumage poses for a photo as he roams among the visitors. A Highland cow with rich ginger fur and wide horns stands in the shade next to a red-painted wood shelter. In the background is a white fence, another shelter, some trees, and a clear blue sky.
December 14, 2024 at 11:39 PM
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A sunbeam, a fire, toys to disembowel, and a rug to crumple like a pillow. Molly is a happy pup.

#dogsofbluesky
A happy little dog sleeping on a crumpled rug in front of a gas fireplace. A crocheted toy that has been ripped open is on the carpet nearby. There are knick knacks and a small clock on the mantle, and a painting of a winter scene with a big red barn is on the Frame TV above.
December 13, 2024 at 8:10 PM
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Finished crocheting a sweater for Molly a few hours ago and slipped it onto her. She has barely moved since.
A chubby cream-colored chiweenie dog sleeping on her side on the couch, wearing a crocheted sweater with a red body, white neck, and white trim. Her loud snoring is not visible.
December 8, 2024 at 3:23 AM
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"I have defeated the faux-furred foe! Belly rubs of honor are due."
Molly the chiweenie, flopped on her back on a couch and looking up at us. In the background on the carpet is a limp furry toy.
November 23, 2024 at 3:55 PM
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Name a TV show you're positive no one remembers but you.
Poster for QED, starring Sam Waterston. It ran for 6 episodes in 1982, full of mystery, action, steampunk, and what 11-year-old me thought was intellect. I was utterly besotted and then it was gone.
November 20, 2024 at 2:12 AM
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Yes! Molly's bike basket arrived in time for this last burst of temperate weather. We took a spin on the greenway to see if she would enjoy it. This terrific little pup was perfectly mellow. Just wait until she tries the kayak next year.
View from the bicycle seat of the back of a little dog's head in a soft-sided bike basket. The dog is cream-colored with huge pinkish ears. We're traveling down a wide 2-lane bike path lined by trees and fallen leaves on a sunny fall day.
November 19, 2024 at 7:22 PM
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Belly rubs are being demanded. I'm a servant in my own home.
a cream-colored little dog lying on her back on a grey fleece, clearly waiting for her belly to be rubbed.
November 18, 2024 at 1:38 PM
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Good morning!
A cream-colored chiweenie dog, lying on her side on a grey couch, wrapped in a thick grey fleece blanket, looking skeptically at the camera.
November 15, 2024 at 2:04 PM