Robin VanderRoest ❌👑
rlbv.bsky.social
Robin VanderRoest ❌👑
@rlbv.bsky.social
Live with a curmudgeonly (& sweet) hubby, a vocal (& dear) beagle, & foster beagles. Retired computer programmer. Like to read, knit, walk, watch British mysteries. Enjoy fall leaves, winter snow, spring green. Fan of LGBTQ rights & democracy. LDS.
For #TongueOutTuesday, another photo of Bernie and the leaves
#OurBeagleBernie
November 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
My sweet boy, chilling among fallen leaves.
#OurBeagleBernie #WalkingWithBernie #MichiganFall
November 3, 2025 at 11:58 PM
November 2, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The setting sun lit up our neighbor’s maple last night, as kids were out trick-or-treating.
#BlueSkyArtShow #Autumn #MichiganFall
November 1, 2025 at 4:38 PM
A beautiful day, with lots of fall color on the Kal-Haven Trail. Bernie was a happy boy!
#WalkingWithBernie #MichiganFall #OurBeagleBernie #KalHavenTrail #Kalamazoo #BlueSkyArtShow #Autumn
November 1, 2025 at 4:33 PM
“The Spirit of God” was amazing today - terrific organ accompaniment (we are so lucky) and enthusiastic singing, especially among the Primary kids.
October 26, 2025 at 5:12 PM
October 19, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Great turnout for No Kings rally in Kalamazoo today!
#NoKings #NoKingsKalamazoo
October 19, 2025 at 2:31 AM
On this rainy morning, Bernie was in no hurry to get up.
#OurBeagleBernie
October 15, 2025 at 7:07 PM
As a special number, a husband & wife sang “When He Comes Again.”
October 12, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Perfect fall weather, and a lovely walk. Not much color yet, but plenty of dried leaves on the ground (and a surprising number of ticks!?!).
#WalkingWithBernie #OurBeagleBernie #KalHavenTrail
October 11, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Tree trimmers have been busy in our neighborhood, although these trunks suggest more than “trimming.” They left a perfect perch for Bernie!
#OurBeagleBernie #WalkingWithBernie
October 11, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Bernie is celebrating because finally - finally! - we replaced the broken blind that would no longer open, giving him one more window to lie in front of.
#OurBeagleBernie
October 10, 2025 at 1:38 AM
There’s still time to vote for Bernie (#012) in the Midwest BREW (Beagle Rescue, Education, & Welfare) calendar contest. Your donation will help rescue beagles, and what could be better than that?!?
@gotbeagles.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Bernie and I found peace and quiet at the arboretum today. Plus, I got to pet a friendly bulldog and a regal collie (Bernie just wanted to walk and smell stuff).
#WalkingWithBernie #OurBeagleBernie #LillianAndersonArboretum
September 30, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I thought my rose bush was done for the season - but I came outside this morning and found this!
#ChicagoPeaceRose
September 29, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Our opening hymn was a last-minute change.
September 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Two photos of roads in my town, in fall and in winter

#BlueSkyArtShow #TheRoad #Kalamazoo
September 27, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Vote in Midwest BREW’s 2026 Calendar Contest! Now’s your chance to help Bernie (#12) win one of the monthly spots. Plus, every vote helps us rescue & rehome beagles. Vote today!
GotBeagles.org/calendar-votes

Vote now thru Oct 5 at 8 pm CT. $1 = 1 vote, and a $5 minimum donation is required.
September 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
September 21, 2025 at 6:04 PM
A male choir (men, teens, Primary kids) sang #72 Praise to the Lord, The Almighty
September 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
September 7, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Bernie & I were out for his bedtime potty break. He wagged his tail, so I swung my flashlight to see what he was seeing. It was a possum, who was *not* happy to see Bernie; & was snarling. I suggested we go in, & Bernie amazingly agreed. Whew!
#OurBeagleBernie #PossumEncounter
September 5, 2025 at 2:53 AM
I’ve been released as music leader, so won’t be picking hymns anymore. Crossing my fingers that we’ll still get to sing the new hymns!
August 31, 2025 at 6:07 PM
In these just-baked cookies, the warm Hershey Kisses shine in the kitchen light.

#BlueSkyArtShow #Shiny
August 30, 2025 at 12:58 PM