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Kristine Smith
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Spec fic writer (the Jani Kilian SF series and more). Joiner of coffee clubs. She/ her. BJ jackal. Book View Café member. https://www.kristine-smith.com
Tried a teak bathmat. Didn't care for it—too hard.

Snoopy and Woodstock it is!
October 20, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Post something random and have a great October
September 30, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Guess it's turtle hatching season. Carried this little widget to the side of the road yesterday (baby snapping turtle).
August 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
On Aug 14th, I noticed a Monarch chrysalis attached to the siding of my house.

This past Sunday, the little guy emerged (note the dot on the right hindwing—that means it's a boy). #nature #monarch
August 26, 2025 at 10:04 PM
It was Monarch Sunday today. I have lots of common milkweed, and they had many visitors. But when I checked for signs of caterpillars, nothing.

I have three small butterfly weed plants on my deck that I've yet to plant. They had visitors, too. I assumed just to feed, but nope.

Last count: 7 🐛
July 27, 2025 at 11:59 PM
I've always loved chicory flowers. The most beautiful color.
July 26, 2025 at 3:26 AM
This monarch really likes to rest on this plant stand. I accidentally spooked it when it was resting there earlier, and after I came back inside, it returned.
July 8, 2025 at 9:55 PM
FIRST MONARCH LANDING!

I have a bumper crop of common milkweed this year, and that little flutter hit a number of them.
July 4, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I need to eliminate the junk from my life.

I also needed these two owl doorstops.
June 21, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Haven’t seen any turtles lately but the nearby state park has painted turtle crossing signs on some of the roads.
June 21, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Blooming ninebark, the common variety and a "Li'l Devil" cultivar.

The bees and hover flies are loving them.
June 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
First irises of not-quite-summer.

A couple of weeks later than last year since Spring has been so cold and cloudy.
May 27, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Every time I watch the final battle in Thor: Ragnarok
May 18, 2025 at 1:49 AM
I almost bought this wine yesterday just for the label.
May 5, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I have a tiny patch by my driveway. I’m always afraid someone will accidentally run over them, so I will need to move them.
April 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
As I posted the covers of 20 books that had stayed with or influenced me over the years...

...how could I have forgotten this one?
March 9, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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March 3, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Oops—skipped a few days again.

Anyway, it's the last one.

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day, for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers 20/20
March 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day, for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers 19/20
February 27, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Entering the home stretch.

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day, for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers 18/20
February 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day, for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers 17/20
February 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day, for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers 16/20
February 24, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Banana pecan chocolate chunk muffins, fresh out of the oven. The house smells so good.
February 24, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day, for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers 15/20
February 22, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day, for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers 14/20
February 21, 2025 at 8:44 PM