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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 15h

I was the 121st ballot counted today. We can't wait to get our vote on in Minnesota!

Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Four years ago, this tree was knocked down by a tornado. We thought, what the heck, let's try lifting it back up and see what happens. We hoisted it up, refilled the hole with soil, and strapped it to a big oak nearby. It's done great. It's beautiful in the fall!

A 40-foot maple tree. With orange and red foliage.

A 20-foot maple tree laying on its side on the ground.

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

I love October. I love looking out my windows and seeing bright red and orange trees. I love that it's been 20 years, and our anniversary is on Halloween. I love that I get to host a paranormal investigation on Saturday and see so many friends! And, I'm voting this week!

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Why don't we play "lights as a feather, stiff as a board" as adults. Weirdos, next time we get together? Did you know this game goes back to 1665? according to the book, The Diary of Samuel Pepys, which recorded his life between 1660 and 1669.

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The Craft Light Asa Feather

Alt: The Craft scene of Light As a Feather, stiff as a board

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

It's Ursa's third birthday today! She's a foot stomping, head shaking, bossy little cuddle nug. When her picture came up browsing petfinder, I immediately started crying because I knew she was meant to be family. The next swipe was her mom, though we didn't know it. So happy to have found them both!

Black and white bulldog sitting on a couch.

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This morning, a crow, I assume it was a crow, was cawing like a screaming goat. I was laughing. The dogs were not.

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Fun random fact, I just remembered today. I used to work in a position where I welded switches that contained mercury. My mercury levels got too high, so I was relieved of that position. So, when I can't remember anything, do I blame mercury, menopause or the TBI. Can't wait to tell my neurologist.

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Confused White Persian Guardian Shrugs

Alt: Confused bad taxidermy of a White Persian cat Shrugs

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

My crows friends are checking in while I garden.

A view upwards towards the sky, through flowers. There's a large grapevine and a large oak tree to the left. A blue sky with wispy clouds is speckled by crows in the air.

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I used to listen to a lot of Coast to Coast and Darkness Radio. One time, I remember a psychic said we all chose our lifetimes before we were born. Lately, I've been like, really? But at the same time, yeah... I must've been really bored in my past lives.

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I'm guessing it's because it's 60 degrees out, but my flowers are all full of sleepy looking bumblebees. I kept telling them to head home because it's only getting cooler today.

A bumblebee head first in a pink petunia flower.

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Sometimes, I wish I wasn't so intuitive. Other times, signs take a year to slap me in the face.

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Sometimes, you just need to go sit with the butterflies in the garden.

Monarch butterfly on a Mexican sunflower

Painted lady butterfly on Mexican sunflower

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I left for 3 days. My garden was like,how dare you! What is the cucumber club?!

A large caddy full of tomatoes and a large yellow zucchini. A ridiculously large cucumber sits among peppers and 3 other cucumbers. Zinnias and marigolds off to the side.

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Walked over 13 miles in three days between the Slayer (Down, Hatebreed and Suicidal Tendencies) show, MN State Fair, and Renaissance Festival. My body has finally rehabbed around my forever broken foot. I still used my cane, but it's so nice to be out and about again like normal.

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Introduce yourself with five artists you've seen at least twice. Gwar NOFX Slayer Flogging Molly Bob Dylan What a weird list. 😆

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Sometimes, when you feed the critters, you end up with sunflowers.

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Anyone else just talk to their crows in the morning? They circle above me in the garden. I hope they're listening.

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

If you see this, share your pet.🐾

Two bulldogs are sitting on deck furniture as the sun sets. They both look toward the camera.

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

On the boat, hear me out... Have friends that don't question your silly ideas. 😆

Three people wearing "ghost" sheets. One is wearing sunglasses, another a sun hat and the third a captain's hat. They are all standing in a boat on the water.

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

A sandhill crane is out talking nearby. It echoed so loudly, and I'm inside with the windows open. Both dogs jumped awake like, "What is that!?!" That's a first here.

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I was watering my raised marigold flower bed and heard the tiniest squeak, of "please stop!" I peeked inside and saw a little nest. I can't see what is living in there, but I'm guessing bunnies? They're safe in my garden, I guess. As long as my neighbors cats don't find them.

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

I want to do summer stuff, but it's too summery out there. 🥵

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

So, imagine you're scrolling late at night because you can't sleep. Browsing an online store that leans towards bulldogs in particular. Then you get to a page and see a photo you took, of your dog that's since passed. Selling an item you didn't buy from them.🧵

A page selling dog vests, with a brown and white bulldog. Sold online, with green plaid and red plaid options.

A page from English bulldog shop showing various bulldog apparel for sale. 4 pictures of bulldogs, included in the listing.

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

In my late teens, into my twenties, I'd be alone in my apartment rocking out on my guitar to L7 while the guys all went to band practice. We lost an icon and an inspiration for many. Fuck cancer. And having to witness a dear friend fight brain cancer for years, fuck brain cancer in particular.

A black and white photo of Jennifer Finch from the band L7. The dates Aug 5, 1966- July 18, 2026

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

I hot glued my finger today, worth it.

A plastic pink flamingo lawn ornament, adorned with a small whimsical plastic skeleton riding on its back in a yard with green grass and trees in the background.

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

It's hot out. Put out some fresh water daily for those furry and feathered friends.

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Ugh, enough with the fireworks already. it's Wednesday, July 8th. My dogs and I despise you.

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

We had a bit of a scare. Two people called us to tell us a large tornado was heading right for our house. Luckily, we were away. But watching the ring camera, it was the classic green cast and no wind, then the power cut out. We waited, then called friends and family. We got lucky. They lost trees.🧵

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

I know the struggle is real, simply adulting... But working and volunteering at an organization without any recognition is exhausting. For 15 years, I feel I can't get respect from the "preservationists" because of my interest in the paranormal. And vice versa. I feel both are inherently connected.

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Still happening here, Minnesota is still in it.

A post saying News Alert. A legal observer's house was raided just minutes ago in South Minneapolis by ICE, DHS & HSI. One of our comrades was arrested and all their electronics were confiscated. Please alert all of yourself groups stay safe.

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Please clap, I finally planted my garden. I'm having a really hard time motivating this year with gestures to everything...

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Closing out a lovely weekend. ☀️ Celebrated graduates last night with karaoke and a fire. Today, friends helped get the dock in, and I bought a banjolele at pride in the park! I also got my purple potatoes planted finally.

A ukulele sized banjo leaning between two potted plants outside on a wooden deck. The left pot has small sunflowers and a small intersex progress pride flag. A smaller pot of zinnias sit on the right, and a "green man" decorative pot hangs on the deck railing.

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

The Pollening... The new Minnesotan horror, coming to a town near you.

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

I miss living where we could trust our weather forecasts. The sky is turning dark, and all my weather apps say nothing. They are still dropping off bus loads of tubers on the river, nearby.

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Booked a little getaway at a cabin. It says they have glow in the dark stars in the concrete floors. I kinda love that. 🌠

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Trying to move a picture to a SD card, my laptops crashed tf out. All I was left with was a factory reset. So, that's how my day is doing.

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Ursa is finally back to her sassy self. She was up all night, then slept most of today. Now she's playing and being goofy again.

Two bulldogs, standing with toys in the background.

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

We replaced the exhaust fan in our bathroom today. Unfortunately, we have a very traumatized little rescue pup. She seemed fine all day, but tonight she's a nervous wreck. It's always tough seeing her struggle. Being born into chaos leaves an undeniable mark, and the world isn't easy.

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Proof... The girls have lost interest in the hockey game and are sleeping beside me.

The back of two dog's heads, and a man with a bald head, sitting on the deck, watching tv.

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Drinking margaritas and watching PWHL hockey on the deck. Trying to enjoy this 70 degree weather in MN while we can.

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Someone has been projecting local Minnesotan artists' art on Twin cities area water towers in response to "operation metro surge." Imagine my surprise seeing the painting I have hanging in my kitchen projected on a water tower. 🥰 This was in Vadnais Heights this week.

A photo of Vadnais Heights watertower, with a projected image of a pop art style hand, holding a Grainbelt premium with a rag on fire coming out the top. The Instagram tag Barrold13 is on the top on the image.

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

I went out on the deck, armed with my soldering iron and wire stripper, and repaired the holiday lights I severed while shoveling this winter. Some things are very Minnesotan, crafting outside being one of them. That's the closest to crafting I usually get.

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Help, we finished Schitt's creek for the first time. 🥲

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Listening to the fireside tonight, Minnesota has "spooklights". I grew up on the iron range. Hibbing is a mining town, it has a large open pit iron ore mine. In the late 90s, we used to park at the bocce court and look for the "lights" around the old North Hibbing cemeter. 😉 We tried debunking too.

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

STILL snowing. It's fine... It's Minnesota, I guess.

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Astrid Rox @kristylouise.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

This snow is heavy, I carefully bonked the snow off my sad pine tree yesterday. Then again, this morning. Last night brought another 6-8 inches, with more on the way. Happy spring, Minnesota!

A snowy yard, with large trees covered in snow. A 10 foot tall pine tree is slumped over almost to the ground, from the weight of it.

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