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Kimberly Nelson

@ponytailup.bsky.social

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Writer, traveler, pop culture nerd, karaoke enthusiast. Travel newsletter: ponytailup.substack.com

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Kimberly Nelson @ponytailup.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I wrote a little thing about road trips, music, and memories.

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Contemplating Route 66

On memories, music, and landmarks that make sure we will be remembered

Kimberly Nelson @ponytailup.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

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Talking to the Trees

Remembering my dad, Fred Nelson

Kimberly Nelson @ponytailup.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

A love letter to my favorite music festival that sells shaker-sized brandy Old Fashioneds and bacon-wrapped prime rib bites

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Destination: Summerfest

A love letter to the Midwest’s most unpretentious music festival

Kimberly Nelson @ponytailup.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

I'm so excited to have an essay in @therumpus.net, a lit mag I have read and admired for years. I hope you enjoy it!

Kimberly Nelson @ponytailup.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

My trip concludes with a creative epiphany (and a lot of crispy pata).

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The Philippines Diaries: Laguna

At our last stop, I meet family and have a creative epiphany

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Kimberly Nelson @ponytailup.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Keep it 100 on the land, the sea, the sky

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The Philippines Diaries: Palawan

the land, the sea, the sky...

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Jordan Uhl @jordanuhl.com · 15/06/2025

Remarkable. MSNC: "I want to reiterate this has been 100% peaceful." Seconds later, LA County sheriffs start firing on the crowd. Yet again, "law enforcement" deliberately escalated.

Kimberly Nelson @ponytailup.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

On life lessons learned while riding mechanical bulls

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life lessons I learned while riding mechanical bulls

Kimberly Nelson @ponytailup.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Girl it's so confusing sometimes

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Nothing lasts forever, even brat summer

a journey to Rosemont feels like time travel

Kimberly Nelson @ponytailup.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

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Japan Diaries: DisneySea & Returning Home

To quote Bill and Ted, this has been a most excellent adventure

Kimberly Nelson @ponytailup.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Part 3: Osaka and Nara (spoiler alert, Nara was my favorite)

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Japan Diaries: Osaka & Nara

not here for a long time but here for a good time

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Kimberly Nelson @ponytailup.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Part II of my Japan travel diaries is now up!

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Japan Diaries: Hakone & Kyoto

Black eggs, snow monkeys, and a surprise wild animal encounter

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Kimberly Nelson @ponytailup.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

I'm writing a series of newsletters about my recent first trip to Japan ⛩️

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Japan Diaries: Arrival in Tokyo

To quote Taylor Swift, it's been a long time coming

Kimberly Nelson @ponytailup.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

I wrote about my recent visit to the newest Meow Wolf in Houston, longtime friendships, and Hanson lyrics.

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Headed to the interdimensional dive bar we always thought was nice

Kimberly Nelson @ponytailup.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

I put together my own little year end list of favorite travel moments of 2024.

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The Best of 2024

A list of personal highlights and happy accidents

Kimberly Nelson @ponytailup.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

I'm so excited to close out the year with a piece included in Vol. 12 of @memoirmixtapes.bsky.social. My story is Track 29, an ode to my mixtape collection lost in a flood, my mom who documented our family history via photo album, and the importance of holding on to our memories.

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Volume 12: In the Lost and Found — Memoir Mixtapes

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maura quint @mauraquint.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

call me Jake Paul the way I’m about to be fighting old men this thanksgiving

Kimberly Nelson @ponytailup.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

My tips for getting through the winter (spoiler alert, a lot of melted cheese is involved)

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Tips for surviving winter

Sometimes I need some time on my own, sometimes I need some time all alone

Kimberly Nelson @ponytailup.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

I hoard e-tickets from past events in my Apple Wallet the exact same way I saved every concert and movie ticket stub in the 90s.

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Kimberly Nelson @ponytailup.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

First snowfall of the season!

Kimberly Nelson @ponytailup.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Saw The Wild Robot last night. If you want to lose yourself in a beautiful movie with gorgeous animation, I highly recommend it.

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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

There's a reason democracies don't let people who tried coups back into power.

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Matt Steinglass @mattsteinglass.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

Accurate and savage from Nicholas Grossman. I don’t think any country has ever elected a populist autocrat with less of an excuse for doing so

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JP @jpbrammer.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

the sequel is usually worse!

Kimberly Nelson @ponytailup.bsky.social · 28/09/2024

Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #949,911!

A virtual certificate with text "Celebrating 10M users on Bluesky, #949,911, Kimberly Nelson ‪@ponytailup.bsky.social‬, joined on Sep 10, 2023"

Kimberly Nelson @ponytailup.bsky.social · 15/08/2024

Are you ready for it?

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In My Eras Tour Era

(PonytailUp's version)

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Kimberly Nelson @ponytailup.bsky.social · 17/04/2024

I wrote about camping all around Lake Michigan for Chicago Magazine. Check it out and get amped up for summertime!

Lake Escapes: The Lake Michigan Camping Tour

Kimberly Nelson @ponytailup.bsky.social · 13/02/2024

Turns out I love visiting Florida!

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Mermaids, Manatees, & Mold-a-Ramas

A long weekend in the Sunshine State

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Kimberly Nelson @ponytailup.bsky.social · 22/12/2023

Last newsletter of the year! ponytailup.substack.com/p/tis-the-se...

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Kimberly Nelson @ponytailup.bsky.social · 26/11/2023

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Kimberly Nelson @ponytailup.bsky.social · 23/10/2023

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Kimberly Nelson @ponytailup.bsky.social · 16/10/2023

I wrote about my 3 seconds of fame for Chicago Magazine: www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...