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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 08/09/2026

I'm not a great photographer; I just have a pup that throws looks like a supermodel. #dogs #dogsofbluesky

A cream-colored Chihuahua mix wearing an orange and red life jacket looks back at the camera. She is standing sideways between her owner's legs in a kayak, leaning over the edge. They are on a serene lake, the water reflecting nearby trees, hills, and fluffy clouds in the blue sky.

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 17/08/2026

Monday again, eh? Meh, could be worse.

A Highland cow gazes balefully into the camera. She is standing in a green meadow, with blue chicory flowers in the foreground and hills and trees in the background.

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 12/08/2026

The neighborhood deer are clearly terrified as I walk my killer chiweenie nearby.

A young doe nibbles on fallen branches under an old tree. A white fence is in the background, and she stands on a lawn bordered by a curb. She is completely uninterested in my dog or me.

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 09/08/2026

Paddled the Winooski today and saw 10x as many painted turtles as people. Satisfactory!

A little white dog with big ears wearing a colorful life jacket peers over the side of a kayak on some water

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 23/05/2026

The frustration of the Albany Rush keeper was palpable as the 7th goal went past him into the net. @vermontgreenfc.bsky.social won the match 9-0. A fine first home game of the season, with perfect weather.

Near sunset, one end of a soccer field with trees, mountains, and a college building in the background. On the field, the Vermont Green players are beginning to celebrate as the Albany Rush players mill around. The Albany goalkeeper, in bright orange. lies frustrated on his back. There is a soccer ball in the net, and the barely legible scoreboard shows the game as 6-0 in the 60th minute of play.

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 18/11/2025

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.

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 12/11/2025

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.

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 10/11/2025

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.

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 29/10/2025

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

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 18/10/2025

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".

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 04/08/2025

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

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 18/07/2025

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.

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 02/05/2025

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.

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 12/03/2025

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

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 03/02/2025

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

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 30/01/2025

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.

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 28/01/2025

Great cause. Happy to help.

Receipt for a $50 donation to Tabula Rasa Rescue Farm, with my personal details cropped out.

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 07/01/2025

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.

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 25/12/2024

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!

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 25/12/2024

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.

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 14/12/2024

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.

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 13/12/2024

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.

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 08/12/2024

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.

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 23/11/2024

"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.

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 20/11/2024

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.

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 19/11/2024

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.

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 18/11/2024

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.

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 14/11/2024

We had a visit from this beauty in August. ❤️ dragonflies!

A red dragonfly with iridescent wings perched on the corner of a white box

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 13/11/2024

Today's had some rough moments, but I have a big-eared dog in a sunbeam.

Molly, a cream-colored chiweenie, sitting atop a pile of blankets on a couch, with bright sunlight illuminating her from the right.

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 13/11/2024

This week's bake is Lemon Chia Seed Muffins. They're lemony, soft with little bits of crunch, and just sweet enough.

Muffins on a cooling rack. They are studded with black chia seeds and the slightly browned tops sparkle with crystals of raw sugar.

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 12/11/2024

A friend described our new dog Molly as a marshmallow fruit bat. Yes.

Molly the chiweenie, a small cream-colored dog with enormous ears, sleepily nestled in a pile of blankets on a grey couch.

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 11/11/2024

From the same photo shoot as the cover of the album I had as a kid!

The jacket for the original cast version of The Sesame Street Book & Record, with the vinyl sticking out the side. Gordon, Susan, Mr. Hooper, Big Bird, and Bob are featured in the front, with some children sitting on a stoop in the background.

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 11/11/2024

For some reason, I found myself looking through photos of a little gathering I attended in January 2017. #Resist is so retro; is it cool again?

Protestors wearing bright colors and carrying signs that read things like, "Whiny ass Twitler baby" and "WE the PEOPLE" at the Women's March, January 2017.

Protestors carrying signs including, "PUTIN WON AMERICA LOST" and "WE'RE IN DANGER" and "WTF" and "IF YOU SEE SOMETHING THAT IS NOT RIGHT NOT FAIR NOT JUST, YOU HAVE A MORAL OBLIGATION TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT" at the Women's March in January 2017.

Protestors carrying signs including "FACTS are STUBBORN THINGS" on a rainbow background and "Make America SMART Again" at the Women's March in January 2017.

Protestors carrying signs including "Keep Your Tiny Hands OFF MY RIGHTS" and "MAKE AMERICA THINK AGAIN" at the Women's March in January 2017.

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 11/11/2024

We adopted a new friend today. Bluesky, meet Molly the chiweenie.

A scream-colored chiweenie with huge pink-lined ears and a name tag that says MOLLY

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kristenacity @kristenacity.com · 04/11/2024

I miss our dog Shelby at this time of year; she loved playing in the leaves. Maybe next year we'll get a dog again, but it needs to be a small breed, low to medium energy, and happy to ride in a backpack on my bike (bonus points if it enjoys kayaks, too).