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Cat Kimbriel

@catkimbriel.bsky.social

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Writer (mostly SFFH) navigating Life, Interrupted. Avatar by Ethan Kocak. My sunset photo. Lead with kindness. 😷 https://linktr.ee/dragonrain33 Most current pubs https://bookviewcafe.com/bvc_author/katharine-eliska-kimbriel/

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Cat Kimbriel @catkimbriel.bsky.social · Sep 14

I ended up on a SFFH writer’s list and so I say, welcome! To all who decided to drop by. You may not decide to stay, but I’ll tell you that polite unfollows are all part of social media. If BSky is your staying light place, no harm, no foul.

Just remember—we can mute words here. 1/

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The Onion @theonion.com · 13m

What To Know About NSPM-7 https://theonion.com/what-to-know-about-nspm-7/

Q: How does the order define anti-American?

A: They can’t tell you. That would ruin the surprise.

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Cat Kimbriel @catkimbriel.bsky.social · 7m

That sounds great. I've wanted something, but since fumes from propane and particulates are dangerous, I need o choose my emergency food heating carefully.

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Bryan Hansel @bryanhansel.com · 1d

There's a new attack on public lands. It's a bill with the Orwellian name of "Border Lands Conservation Act." It would open up designated Wilderness Areas to "tactical infrastructure," such as border walls and fences, runways, roads, and surveillance towers.

www.paddlinglight.com/articles/a-t...

A Trojan Horse for Wilderness: Boundary Waters Under Attack, Again

Daily, it seems that there’s a new attack on America’s public lands. This is occurring even though over 74% of Americans support public lands, the public lands are seeing record visitation showing a s...

www.paddlinglight.com

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Cat Kimbriel @catkimbriel.bsky.social · 14m

Yay!

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Martha Wells @marthawells.com · 2h

Tonight, Friday October 10, with @chuckwendig.bsky.social !

Martha Wells @marthawells.com · 5d

Oct 10 Let's Play Books, Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA, 4/11

theendbooks.co/event/2025-1...

Martha Wells, in Conversation with Chuck Wendig

Welcome to our new website! We're excited to see you. *** RETURNING USERS WILL NEED TO RESET THEIR PASSWORD FOR THIS NEW SITE. CLICK HERE TO RESET YOUR PASSWORD.***

theendbooks.co

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Cat Kimbriel @catkimbriel.bsky.social · 27m

This is an official "do not read cute narrative if phobic because danger noodles eventually appear" warning.

Had to handle a teeny tiny garter noodle when relocating him, and they are SO thin, so cute, and garter noodles will poop on you to escape.

Dumb noodle. Hope he did fine, no roadrunners.

Kingfisher & Wombat @tkingfisher.com · 21h

Big adventure in the yard today!

NATIVEPLANTGUY: *bent over to pull a weed* Yeah, I’ve been trying to catch these little weeds while they’re small—
ME: STOP
NPG: *freezes*
ME: Step back, slowly.
NPG: *steps back*
ME: Whew.
NPG: Rattlesnake, right? Where?
ME: *points*
NPG: …whoa.

Cat Kimbriel @catkimbriel.bsky.social · 35m

I had the same thought as News Staffer.

Cat Kimbriel @catkimbriel.bsky.social · 52m

That is a healthy-looking pencil.

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Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 1h

Here's the email sent by the owner of Down & Out Books, announcing that the publisher is closing and that a "sharp decline in sales" means no further royalties will be paid (authors say that's been true for some time)

For 15 remarkable years, Down & Out Books proudly published nearly 1,000 titles, collaborated with over 500 talented authors, and earned more than 50 prestigious awards. Today, however, we must announce the closure of our operations.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the gifted authors who entrusted us with their stories and to our loyal readers who brought those stories to life through their passion and support.

Regrettably, a sharp decline in sales since 2020 has made continued financial investment unsustainable. As a result, no further payments will be issued. In the coming weeks, all titles will be withdrawn from distribution channels, and rights will revert to their respective authors and editors in accordance with their contracts.

Your unwavering dedication has been the heart of our journey, and we are profoundly grateful for every moment. Thank you for being part of the Down & Out family.
Sincerely,

---E

Eric E. Campbell
Publisher, Down & Out Books

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Your Local Epidemiologist @ylepidemiologist.bsky.social · 19h

6/ Parents, please take note: seeing headlines like this can be stressful. Know that you are doing an amazing job. Asking questions, seeking evidence, and leading with care is exactly what good parents do. And no, there’s no causal link between Tylenol use and autism in babies or pregnant women.

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Cat Kimbriel @catkimbriel.bsky.social · 17h

I think he slurped at the end.

Someone suggested he's 60% pasta now, and maybe so!

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Ghostly Bree @mostlybree.kitrocha.com · 18h

Sara's stuff is so gorgeous it makes me CRAZY sometimes!!!!

saraofwhimsy @saraofwhimsy.bsky.social · 18h

Halloween sale!

Get 20% off the Halloween collection in the shop! That means crows, some gremlins, ghosties of all sorts, and even some griffins!

Also, little bonus ghosts will be added to the first ten orders! Discount appears in cart - through 10/13. #bsnm 🧶
whimsystation.com/collections/...

A decorative box with a ghost on the top surrounded by purple flowers, a pumpkin, and swirls. The bottom has more swirls of clay, tiny ghosts, and stars

Three hand painted pendants with silhouettes of trees and little figures in witch hats walking between them

A hand holding a shimmery polymer clay crow brushed with blue chameleon powder with rhinestone accents

Pumpkin is an adorable polymer clay griffin that is sitting in a pumpkin! Made with green, purple, orange, and sparkly black, Pumpkin has about 161 glowing feathers - each one cut and textured by hand.

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Ghostly Bree @mostlybree.kitrocha.com · 18h

there have always been people who like to write, and people who like to say they have written, and the latter really love the idea of AI and the former can not understand why you'd let a computer do the fun part.

Faine Greenwood @faineg.bsky.social · 20h

there’s this weird idea a lot of people seem to have about how all of us writers and artists must secretly want to use AI and are merely resisting temptation for ethical reasons, and like, no, it’s not hard for me to resist drinking the bowl of Piss With Glass In It actually

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Cat Kimbriel @catkimbriel.bsky.social · 17h

^ ^ ^ THIS ^ ^ ^

Cat Kimbriel @catkimbriel.bsky.social · 1d

It felt so unfriendly I stopped after one book.

It's not you!

Cat Kimbriel @catkimbriel.bsky.social · 1d

Another boost on this one because we all need to have a virtual blanket fort to curl up in occasionally.

Today is writing, group story work, and prying info out of the car center. Take care, everyone.

The Latest Kate @thelatestkate.bsky.social · 1d

❤️

A drawing of a black cat resting under a blanket. The caption reads, "please be patient with yourself; it all feels overwhelming because it IS overwhelming"

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Cat Kimbriel @catkimbriel.bsky.social · 1d

This is one of those grants cancelled by the current administration that may be derailed and take years to be picked up again. The device is almost ready, and clearly has multiple future uses.

Doesn't make good sense to cancel. :(

www.npr.org/2025/10/09/n...

This 4-year-old's heart is failing. A federal grant that might help him was canceled

A Cornell University researcher has been developing an artificial heart for children for more than 20 years. Now, his research is on hold and his lab is shut down.

www.npr.org

Cat Kimbriel @catkimbriel.bsky.social · 1d

Well, we have the suggestion that I read multiple sources. Those sources may not be emphasizing that except when males have people whispering about sexual harassment.

In future articles I'll be sure to look for it.

Cat Kimbriel @catkimbriel.bsky.social · 1d

I don't think you've shared anything so far that I had to go quickly past. But a lot of people are kindly boosting artists doing horror work. And a lot of that gets into my own trauma. So, I just unfollowed for now. TMI art!

This is a me thing, I'm not asking anyone to change their posting.

Cat Kimbriel @catkimbriel.bsky.social · 1d

Virtual hugs incoming. 🌸

Anesthesia is very weird, and hope your inner self is doing the self-soothing needed. May today be warm drinks, naps, and good books.

a drawing of a ghost that says ghost hug you can 't feel it but it 's there .

Alt: A drawing of a floating sheet ghost that says "ghost hug! you can 't feel it but it 's there." With a tiny red heart at the bottom of the text.

media.tenor.com

Cat Kimbriel @catkimbriel.bsky.social · 1d

Dental & vision are private insurance things, unless Medicare Adv. (Drawbacks to Adv.)

One smart thing someone did is get basic cataract surgery included in Medicare. Because a huge percentage of people will need it. Compared to assisted living it's a cheap investment in senior healthy living.

Cat Kimbriel @catkimbriel.bsky.social · 1d

Very good self-care! ❤️

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Cat Kimbriel @catkimbriel.bsky.social · 1d

Because DUDE, YOU HAVE TO TEACH YOURSELF HOW TO COOK TO GET GOOD AT IT.

Honestly, tell us you think TikTOk is nothing but a dating app without saying the words. 🤨

Cat Kimbriel @catkimbriel.bsky.social · 1d

I had a caustic reaction to this for him, about why no one wants a second date, but we won't do that. Because I work at remembering I can & will lead with kindness.

Maybe the funny response would be "Tell me you never learned how to cook anything without telling me you don't know how to cook" ?

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Cat Kimbriel @catkimbriel.bsky.social · 1d

Since Politico was sold, I don't feel like I can trust it as an only source. I don't like to hear about this happening, even though I know stress can trigger things. But I notice that we hear this only about female Dems. And that rings like a hit squad. So. . . I'd like more sources?

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