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Ann VanderMeer @annvandermeer.bsky.social · 12h

It's worth it, even if you have to move other stuff. My daughter helped me get this all set up and I can't tell you how happy it made me. We put together the shelves, installed the equipment. It was wonderful. Note: this tiny room used to be the junk room where stuff was just thrown in. No more!

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Ann VanderMeer @annvandermeer.bsky.social · 13h

Many have told me they miss my 'On The Turntable Now' posts. You're in luck! I plan to resume very soon. These may become part of a larger project. Music soothes my soul and reminds me of who I am.

Photo of one area of my music room showing stereo equipment on top of shelves of vinyl LPs under a beautiful multicolor piece of artwork.

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Ann VanderMeer @annvandermeer.bsky.social · 1d

Read a banned book today!

NightMar on Hicks Street, Part 4: The Rabbit’s Revenge @histoftech.bsky.social · 1d

doomscroll break

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Ann VanderMeer @annvandermeer.bsky.social · 3d

Walking the circle this morning and the birds were out of control! Maybe because there are storms predicted for this afternoon.
Tufted Titmouse
Northern Cardinal
Downy Woodpecker
Carolina Chickadee
House Finch
Purple Martin
Northern Mockingbird
Eastern Bluebird

#VanderWild

Screenshot from the Merlin App showing the following birds: Tufted Titmouse, Northern Cardinal, Downy Woodpecker and Carolina Chickadee.

Screenshot from the Merlin App showing the following birds: Northern Cardinal, Carolina Chickadee, House Finch, Purple Martin, Northern Mockingbird, Downy Woodpecker and Eastern Bluebird.

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Ann VanderMeer @annvandermeer.bsky.social · 4d

From this morning's walk. Both a Blue Jay and a Tufted Titmouse.

Screenshot from the Merlin App listing the following birds: Blue Jay, Northern Cardinal, Northern Mockingbird, Tufted Titmouse and Carolina Wren.

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Ann VanderMeer @annvandermeer.bsky.social · 5d

Walking the circle. Being serenaded by the following:
Carolina Wren
Carolina Chickadee
Northern Cardinal
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Tufted Titmouse
(Saw kids on scooters - also wild 😜)
#VanderWild

Screenshot from Merlin App showing Carolina Wren, Carolina Chickadee, Northern Cardinal, Red-bellied Woodpecker and Tufted Titmouse

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Ann VanderMeer @annvandermeer.bsky.social · 6d

Me, too! ❤️😍

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Ann VanderMeer @annvandermeer.bsky.social · 6d

The ARCs for THE RAINSEEKERS are in the house! This beautiful novella by @matthewkressel.net will be out in the world in February 2026. I was blown away the first time I read it, and each subsequent reading confirmed for me how special this book is. You will love it!

Bookcover for The Rainseekers by Matt Kressel. Small silhouette of a person looking up at a blue-purple sky with a shooting star.

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Ann VanderMeer @annvandermeer.bsky.social · 7d

May I brag about my nephew Pioneer Winter? (Yes, of course you may, Ann). His latest show is profiled in DANCE magazine. Take a look at this brilliance!

Wish I could be there to experience this performance, but you can if you're in the neighborhood.

dancemagazine.com/dance-perfor...

9 Shows to Add to Your October Performance Slate

The dance performances our contributors are most excited for among the multitude of options available this October.

dancemagazine.com

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Ann VanderMeer @annvandermeer.bsky.social · Jun 2

Good evening, my friend! I will soon be in the land of Moomins and thinking of you. Wishing you a wonderful week.

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Ann VanderMeer @annvandermeer.bsky.social · May 30

Thinking about this photograph as I get ready to leave for @archipelacon where I am humbled to be a guest of honor. (Note, if photo is sideways I apologize. I tried to rotate it.)

Looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones!

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Ann VanderMeer @annvandermeer.bsky.social · May 30

A few years ago I visited the Louisiana art museum outside of Copenhagen. I saw this photograph by Finnish artist Elina Brotherus. The title is "My Dog is Cuter Than Your Ugly Baby."

#Finland
#Sweden
#Aland

Photograph of a woman with short brown hair, a scowl on her face. She is holding a dachshund in her right arm. With her left hand, she is making a rude gesture that is called shooting a bird. It means F U. 😁

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Ann VanderMeer @annvandermeer.bsky.social · May 30

C'est vrai

Page from a book that says "Scars are tattoos with better stories. "

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Ann VanderMeer @annvandermeer.bsky.social · May 30

Good evening, my friend! Wishing you a wonderful weekend. (And I owe you a postcard or 10 😁)

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Ann VanderMeer @annvandermeer.bsky.social · May 29

Interesting article in the NYTIMES about Han Song. I've been fortunate to publish his thought-provoking short fiction. If you are not familiar with his work, go check it out. (Gift article)
A Science Fiction Writer Wrestles With China’s Rise, and His Own Decline www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/w...

A Science Fiction Writer Wrestles With China’s Rise, and His Own Decline

www.nytimes.com

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Ann VanderMeer @annvandermeer.bsky.social · May 29

Could be! I'm terrible at knowing the names of anything. I just enjoy their beauty. 😍

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Ann VanderMeer @annvandermeer.bsky.social · May 29

Isn't it wonderful?

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Ann VanderMeer @annvandermeer.bsky.social · May 29

I love this! It's important to keep the cats entertained.

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Ann VanderMeer @annvandermeer.bsky.social · May 29

The Birds (from the Merlin App)

Listing from the Merlin App. Carolina Wren, Northern Cardinal, Red-shouldered Hawk, Blue Jay and Red-bellied Woodpecker.

Listing from the Merlin App: Carolina Wren, Northern Mockingbird, Northern Cardinal, Tufted Titmouse, Blue Jay and American Robin.

Listing from the Merlin App: Carolina Wren, Northern Cardinal and Carolina Chickadee.

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Ann VanderMeer @annvandermeer.bsky.social · May 29

The Flowers

Tiny clusters of white flower with yellow

Tiny clusters of white flowers that almost look like clouds.

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Ann VanderMeer @annvandermeer.bsky.social · May 29

Seen (and heard) today
A lot of activity!
The usual suspects, Northern Cardinal and Carolina Wren. Also, Tufted Titmouse, Northern Mockingbird, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Carolina Chickadee, Red-shouldered Hawk, Blue Jay and American Robin.
Beautiful flowers
Good morning!
#VanderWild

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Ann VanderMeer @annvandermeer.bsky.social · May 28

I love to start my mornings this way.

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Ann VanderMeer @annvandermeer.bsky.social · May 28

Merlin App screenshot showing list of birds heard - Tufted Titmouse, Northern Cardinal, Carolina Wren and Red-bellied Woodpecker.

Merlin App screenshot showing list of birds heard - Northern Cardinal, Carolina Wren, Great Crested Flycatcher, Mississippi Kite and Tufted Titmouse

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Ann VanderMeer @annvandermeer.bsky.social · May 28

Seen (and heard) today
The usual suspects Northern Cardinal and Carolina Wren. Plus Tufted Titmouse, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Great Crested Flycatcher and Mississippi Kite. Also, some bats last night.
Good morning!
#VanderWild

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Ann VanderMeer @annvandermeer.bsky.social · May 27

In today's mail

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