Kim Baldwin
@theblondemule.bsky.social
I write about books, pop culture and nostalgia at theblondemule.com. Read my newsletter and find me other places here: linktr.ee/theblondemule. Previous: @nashvillescene.com, @parnassusbooks.bsky.social, Joy the Baker, Ladyland Podcast.
I didn't get to meet her, but I did get to see a lot of women crying as they came out of the meet and greet, and honestly, that was just as cool.
November 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I didn't get to meet her, but I did get to see a lot of women crying as they came out of the meet and greet, and honestly, that was just as cool.
First Election Day in Goodlettsville.
October 7, 2025 at 9:12 PM
First Election Day in Goodlettsville.
Reader, I lived it. I had a reservation at a Nat'l Park on the day of the gov't shutdown.
October 1, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Reader, I lived it. I had a reservation at a Nat'l Park on the day of the gov't shutdown.
I love living in the country because sometimes there's just cows on the loose.
September 26, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I love living in the country because sometimes there's just cows on the loose.
I read Amy Silverberg's book, First Time, Long Time and it unlocked a Howard Stern hyper-fixation. Anyway, started reading Private Parts. Seems fine!
September 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
I read Amy Silverberg's book, First Time, Long Time and it unlocked a Howard Stern hyper-fixation. Anyway, started reading Private Parts. Seems fine!
I'll be in conversation with Tess Holliday (!!) at @parnassusbooks.bsky.social on Sept. 6 to talk about her new book, TAKE UP SPACE Y'ALL. Ticket required. parnassusbooks.net/event/2025-0...
August 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I'll be in conversation with Tess Holliday (!!) at @parnassusbooks.bsky.social on Sept. 6 to talk about her new book, TAKE UP SPACE Y'ALL. Ticket required. parnassusbooks.net/event/2025-0...
August 25, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Guys, good news. My snake is back!
August 14, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Guys, good news. My snake is back!
Had a country dog on the lam walk with me for about a mile this morning before trotting back off into the woods. If there was a bingo card for moving to the country, feel like this would be on it.
August 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Had a country dog on the lam walk with me for about a mile this morning before trotting back off into the woods. If there was a bingo card for moving to the country, feel like this would be on it.
This is where I post from
July 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
This is where I post from
At an estate sale today, I found a big stack of these prints that this woman ordered by phone from Castner Knott in 1980. Rest in power, queen.
June 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM
At an estate sale today, I found a big stack of these prints that this woman ordered by phone from Castner Knott in 1980. Rest in power, queen.
A couple of new faces at the kitchen window this morning.
March 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
A couple of new faces at the kitchen window this morning.
Sure, everything is terrible, but yesterday I saw 3 ducks and a hawk at/in my pond. At the same time!
March 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Sure, everything is terrible, but yesterday I saw 3 ducks and a hawk at/in my pond. At the same time!
This is me if you even care.
February 26, 2025 at 9:02 PM
This is me if you even care.
Don't talk to me or my geese sons ever again.
February 16, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Don't talk to me or my geese sons ever again.
Watched Longlegs last night. Read the Wiki after and this JonBenet tie-in BLEW MY MIND
February 16, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Watched Longlegs last night. Read the Wiki after and this JonBenet tie-in BLEW MY MIND
Would love his thoughts on BoLinda.
February 15, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Would love his thoughts on BoLinda.
Do we have the same cat??
February 14, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Do we have the same cat??
Story Graph got my ass.
January 1, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Story Graph got my ass.
Imagine explaining to them that you have to scan a QR code to get your drink.
December 28, 2024 at 7:34 PM
Imagine explaining to them that you have to scan a QR code to get your drink.
Ok, yes! Turns out I am ready for a Cowboy Carter tour.
December 25, 2024 at 11:26 PM
Ok, yes! Turns out I am ready for a Cowboy Carter tour.
"You'll be visited by three spirits."
December 24, 2024 at 4:50 PM
"You'll be visited by three spirits."
We used to be a real country.
December 16, 2024 at 12:06 AM
We used to be a real country.