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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

A little meditative exercise on my Substack column today. If you need a few minutes to breathe, please check it out. bit.ly/4iKkyZ0

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Wednesday meditation

Taking time to breathe

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Some mornings, your cat is waiting to greet you the moment you get up, and he climbs in your lap and purrs and tells you you’re the best mom ever. Other mornings, your reception looks like this. (Upside-down printing on box included in overall mood.)

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

A little piano music on my Substack column this morning: Sinfonia No. 13 in A Minor, by J. S. Bach. Please have a listen (and make a musical request if you'd like!). bit.ly/4ku0c81

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Thursday music

A little more Bach for almost-spring

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Absolutely did not expect to make it to the finals in the @nycmidnight.bsky.social 250-word microfiction challenge. Can’t wait for the new prompt this weekend. Congratulations to my fellow finalists!

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

A little meditation today on my Substack column, to help create mental space in the chaos. If you'd like, please have a look. open.substack.com/pub/krisfaat...

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Creating a touchstone

Wednesday meditation

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Chop Wood, Carry Water 3/4 Chop Wood, Carry Water is one of my favorite columns. Excellent notes here on how to respond to the attack on the Social Security Admin. open.substack.com/pub/chopwood...

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Chop Wood, Carry Water 3/4

Hi, all, and happy Tuesday.

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Daily hug from Fergus Cat. Sound on. 😸

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

A little Monday meditation today on my Substack column, imagining the life of trees. Please check it out! bit.ly/41mgUxu

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

We want to send a message to the world: what has happened today is an absolute disgrace. It is completely un-American.

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Chop Wood, Carry Water 2/28 I love this column and the action items in it every day. (My reps are probably sick of hearing from me.) Please check it out. open.substack.com/pub/chopwood...

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Chop Wood, Carry Water 2/28

Holy Toledo. That was crazy.

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Morning, Bluesky! Man, the FB ban today is harder for me than the spending ban... ;) It's so good to be made aware of how heavily I lean on that particular outlet. Just wanted to share a little meditation, if you could use it going into the weekend: open.substack.com/pub/krisfaat...

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Friday meditation

On colors

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

A little music for your Friday, on my Substack column today. Take a three-minute breather. bit.ly/3WRbXeM

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Friday Baroque

A musical interlude

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Feline hug from Fergus and Templeton.

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

My "A Place to Stand" Substack column for today features the second movement of Beethoven's Pathetique sonata. If you'd like a little musical meditation/breath of peace, please check it out: krisfaatz.substack.com/p/musical-me...

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Musical Meditation

Beethoven for your Wednesday

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Today's Substack column on staying grounded in these times, with a meditative exercise: krisfaatz.substack.com/p/anchoring-...

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Anchoring Ourselves

A sensory meditation to start your day

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Hey, so I'm attempting a Substack column on attempting to stay grounded in these times. "A Place to Stand" draws on my experience as a survivor of an abusive narcissist & talks about why it matters to hang onto personal identity. If you'd like, please give it a look. bit.ly/3WF71cz

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Here We Go

In chaos, staying true to ourselves

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

You may need a moment of sanity. Fergus provides a purr.

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

My co-editor says it’s about time I was writing again…

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

In case a cat picture would improve your day: this is Fergus, napping, with other cat Templeton’s tail covering his head. Apparently this enhances the sleeping experience. 🤔

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

This is Fergus, my co-editor, writing class TA, and self-assigned therapy cat. He knows we need hugs in these times, and sends them to all.

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Your daily hug from Fergus Cat.

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

This is Fergus, my ever-helpful co-editor and writing class TA. He sends a hug to all.

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The Oatmeal @theoatmeal.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Something to keep in mind for 2025 Written by James Miller of A Small Fiction

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

I don’t know about y’all, but I personally am rooting for Snowmageddon 2025, to take place in the metropolitan DC and greater Baltimore areas, Sunday 1/19 into Tuesday 1/21. It won’t stop anything, of course, but there’s the “crowd size” factor. Plus, I’m in B’more and I like snow.

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Fergus’s human mom still cannot understand how this is comfortable. She is such a Philistine. 😸

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

So, I was hoping to spend time during the quiet week before New Year’s thinking about plans and goals, things like Book Launch and New Classes (I teach creative writing). Thus far, though, Existential Dread and Excessive Chocolate Consumption seem to be winning. 🙄 Anyone else in that boat?

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

I’ve only seen Eastern Gray and North American Red. Need to step up my squirrel game. 😉

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

Templeton says Boxing Day should last all week (at least).

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

My over-Christmas read, finished in a race to the end, so I'll be re-reading the last few chapters. But: hats off. Nobody does brilliantly bizarre, hilarious, and profoundly moving all at once like @theauthorguy.bsky.social .

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

New book announcement! I'm thrilled to share that my historical fantasy novel LINE MAGIC, which was shortlisted for the Santa Fe Writers Project's 2023 awards, is forthcoming in June 2025 from Highlander Press. Find out more at krisfaatz.com and please stay tuned for updates!

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

This cat and this box: the perfect pair of expressions. 😉

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

This happened. 🙂 Winners to be announced in January. Congratulations and best of luck to all the finalists!

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

I'm delighted to share this podcast interview with Deborah Kevin at Highlander Press! Debby and I had a fantastic time talking about writing inspiration and the unexpected moments that can spark creativity. Please have a listen! apple.co/4gJZAsz #CreativeWriting #WriterInspiration #StorytellHer

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52 - Kris Faatz - Unexpected Muses: Finding Creative Sparks in Remarkable Places

Podcast Episode · STORYTELLHER · 12/09/2024 · 50m

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

A Caturday photo. Fergus says, what’s up?

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Fergus cannot fathom why I think we have a bit of a situation with all these boxes. To him, the room looks perfect.

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Cat logic: Greenies come out of small bags. Therefore, everything that comes out of a small bag is a treat. Thus: Fergus: Gimme that. Mom: You don’t want it. It’s a craisin. F: Gimme THAT. M: Cats don’t eat mango. F: Gimme THAT!! M: It’s a CARROT! F: Mean Mom. Won’t share. 😾 #lifewithcats #catmom

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

My newest short story, "Ranger" is up today at Bewildering Stories. It was a delightful puzzle to write. If you're in the mood for some WWII-era historical fantasy (featuring a very small dragon), please take a look! www.bewilderingstories.com/issue1070/ra...

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Mom is doing her job. Fergus approves.

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Most welcome dose of sanity this morning: a wonderful discussion of @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social 's "Snowfall" with my American Lit class this morning. And two folks said they now feel inspired to try writing. My work here is done. :)

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

It is amazing how long it can take to overhaul a 250-word story. #writinglife

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

I have a new post up at my Substack, A Place to Stand, about staying grounded in turbulent times. Please take a look (and maybe subscribe for free!). open.substack.com/pub/krisfaat...

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You Are the Proof

Welcome to A Place to Stand.

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

So this is happening… Local Baltimore friends, I’ll be reading from and talking about my new novel Fourteen Stones on Friday 12/6, at Snug Books, 6:30 pm. I’d love to see you there!

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Might have thought about standing up, heading to bed, etc…

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

This is Fergus. He has various soft and roomy sleeping options, but apparently, the Chobani box provides the optimum experience. (That is his tail sticking out at the end, btw.) #cats #lifewithcats #catmom

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Kris Faatz @krisfaatz.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Just wanted to share that I’m starting a Substack, “A Place to Stand,” drawing on my experience as a trauma survivor and reflecting on how words and storytelling can help us stay grounded in chaotic times. You can find it & subscribe here: bit.ly/4hWhTMc

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Getting Started

In turbulence, finding a place to stand

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