Katie Kurtz
@katiekurtz.bsky.social
Proud Friend | Writer | GenXer | Wilderness Flâneuse
WIP: Most Likely to be Forgotten: A Murders Investigation
WIP: Most Likely to be Forgotten: A Murders Investigation
I'm not one to say this but this is a topic that has gone largely unreported - I work in this industry and wasn't aware of the change that happened back in March.
A very clear example of systemic and enforced racism.
bankingjournal.aba.com/2025/03/trum...
A very clear example of systemic and enforced racism.
bankingjournal.aba.com/2025/03/trum...
Trump administration eliminates FHA-loan eligibility for non-permanent residents
The Federal Housing Administration today announced that non-permanent residents are no longer allowed to access FHA-insured mortgages, part of a
bankingjournal.aba.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:17 AM
I'm not one to say this but this is a topic that has gone largely unreported - I work in this industry and wasn't aware of the change that happened back in March.
A very clear example of systemic and enforced racism.
bankingjournal.aba.com/2025/03/trum...
A very clear example of systemic and enforced racism.
bankingjournal.aba.com/2025/03/trum...
I don't know who needs to hear this but AI isn't inevitable
November 27, 2025 at 5:56 AM
I don't know who needs to hear this but AI isn't inevitable
Highly recommend bringing at least one item of pure unadulterated American junk food for Thanksgiving - in addition to the bougie homemade shrub I made this year, I picked up a Dolly Parton decadent frozen chocolate pie (just thaw and serve!)
dolly parton is wearing a black turtleneck and a silver necklace
ALT: dolly parton is wearing a black turtleneck and a silver necklace
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November 27, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Highly recommend bringing at least one item of pure unadulterated American junk food for Thanksgiving - in addition to the bougie homemade shrub I made this year, I picked up a Dolly Parton decadent frozen chocolate pie (just thaw and serve!)
Nobody Looks Human Anymore… And It’s Getting Scary
YouTube video by Janae Danyiel
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November 25, 2025 at 2:24 AM
ngl I'm a little proud of how hard I bedrotted this weekend
November 18, 2025 at 1:38 AM
ngl I'm a little proud of how hard I bedrotted this weekend
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Today is a good day to remember, and to say, that the #MeToo movement was right, and was righteous, and has been vindicated over and over again. There was no overreach. There was no excess. There was no they-went-too-far.
So much work remains to be done.
So much work remains to be done.
November 12, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Today is a good day to remember, and to say, that the #MeToo movement was right, and was righteous, and has been vindicated over and over again. There was no overreach. There was no excess. There was no they-went-too-far.
So much work remains to be done.
So much work remains to be done.
called our dad to thank him for his service - he was heading out to get a free buffalo chicken wing lunch
and vets say nobody ever acknowledges them 🫡
and vets say nobody ever acknowledges them 🫡
November 11, 2025 at 11:12 PM
called our dad to thank him for his service - he was heading out to get a free buffalo chicken wing lunch
and vets say nobody ever acknowledges them 🫡
and vets say nobody ever acknowledges them 🫡
people who always stick their tongues out in photos: what's that about???
November 7, 2025 at 1:21 AM
people who always stick their tongues out in photos: what's that about???
Snohomish and Pierce counties keep knocking out cold cases
why not King? Oh that's because neither KCSO or SPD have dedicated cold case units - and haven't for a long time
(my theory: because of how badly they fumbled GRK)
why not King? Oh that's because neither KCSO or SPD have dedicated cold case units - and haven't for a long time
(my theory: because of how badly they fumbled GRK)
November 4, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Snohomish and Pierce counties keep knocking out cold cases
why not King? Oh that's because neither KCSO or SPD have dedicated cold case units - and haven't for a long time
(my theory: because of how badly they fumbled GRK)
why not King? Oh that's because neither KCSO or SPD have dedicated cold case units - and haven't for a long time
(my theory: because of how badly they fumbled GRK)
telling all the kind immigrant saints who help my mom live with dementia about the Ready Now app - it's a one-button emergency call to all legal and family contacts and connects people to resources
readynowapp.org
readynowapp.org
ReadyNow!
readynowapp.org
November 3, 2025 at 12:30 AM
telling all the kind immigrant saints who help my mom live with dementia about the Ready Now app - it's a one-button emergency call to all legal and family contacts and connects people to resources
readynowapp.org
readynowapp.org
omg I just stumbled on my brother's fiancee's spotify playlist called "wedding"
November 2, 2025 at 5:18 AM
omg I just stumbled on my brother's fiancee's spotify playlist called "wedding"
I still miss voting in person
a poster that says friends do n't let friends not vote
ALT: a poster that says friends do n't let friends not vote
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November 1, 2025 at 11:03 PM
I still miss voting in person
"Why are you wearing that coat? You look like a judge."
I just got fit checked by the convenience store clerk
I just got fit checked by the convenience store clerk
October 31, 2025 at 5:47 AM
"Why are you wearing that coat? You look like a judge."
I just got fit checked by the convenience store clerk
I just got fit checked by the convenience store clerk
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Hi hello, I frequently am asked for recommendations for editor jobs, and I am updating my roster of good candidates. If you *have editing experience* and are open to new jobs, can you respond here or DM me?
October 30, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Hi hello, I frequently am asked for recommendations for editor jobs, and I am updating my roster of good candidates. If you *have editing experience* and are open to new jobs, can you respond here or DM me?
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40% off today through November 1st with discount code HAUNTED nupress.northwestern.edu/978081014860...
Judging from countless reader responses over the last 11 years that the book has been out (its most recent incarnation below), I’d offer Excavation: A Memoir as horror. Also, true crime (with thanks to Myriam Gurba for being in conversation with me about this for years). bookshop.org/p/books/exca...
October 30, 2025 at 3:11 PM
40% off today through November 1st with discount code HAUNTED nupress.northwestern.edu/978081014860...
Somebody ruined an upcoming surprise party during the all hands today 🥳
October 29, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Somebody ruined an upcoming surprise party during the all hands today 🥳
a real estate app exclusively for rentals that aggregates the listings so you only see things once and users can contribute notes about the property / unit
October 26, 2025 at 12:57 AM
a real estate app exclusively for rentals that aggregates the listings so you only see things once and users can contribute notes about the property / unit
I've been in a shitty mood this week about abusive men in power so I just signed a misogynistic and homophobic pastor up for a bunch of LGBTQIA+ and feminist newsletters
a cartoon character is standing in front of a building with a sign that says pbs kids
ALT: a cartoon character is standing in front of a building with a sign that says pbs kids
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October 24, 2025 at 11:26 PM
I've been in a shitty mood this week about abusive men in power so I just signed a misogynistic and homophobic pastor up for a bunch of LGBTQIA+ and feminist newsletters
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If you like talking up books, @oupress.bsky.social has a job opening for a publicity manager!
We have an extraordinary backlist plus superb forthcoming titles in the pipeline.
Maybe YOU could help sell the sizzle of these steaks?
Job details and how to apply here:
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We have an extraordinary backlist plus superb forthcoming titles in the pipeline.
Maybe YOU could help sell the sizzle of these steaks?
Job details and how to apply here:
ou.taleo.net/careersectio...
Publicity Manager
Click the link provided to see the complete job description.
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October 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
If you like talking up books, @oupress.bsky.social has a job opening for a publicity manager!
We have an extraordinary backlist plus superb forthcoming titles in the pipeline.
Maybe YOU could help sell the sizzle of these steaks?
Job details and how to apply here:
ou.taleo.net/careersectio...
We have an extraordinary backlist plus superb forthcoming titles in the pipeline.
Maybe YOU could help sell the sizzle of these steaks?
Job details and how to apply here:
ou.taleo.net/careersectio...
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So allegedly 🧊 rebranded. Now their vests say Police HSI. Just something to look out for
October 23, 2025 at 9:02 AM
So allegedly 🧊 rebranded. Now their vests say Police HSI. Just something to look out for
people STILL being surprised when he does the most horrendous thing and lies about it is why we're here
narcissistic logic is intended to be BAFFLING - you have to normalize whatever insane thing just happened in order to move on with your life until the next most insane thing happens
narcissistic logic is intended to be BAFFLING - you have to normalize whatever insane thing just happened in order to move on with your life until the next most insane thing happens
October 23, 2025 at 4:17 AM
people STILL being surprised when he does the most horrendous thing and lies about it is why we're here
narcissistic logic is intended to be BAFFLING - you have to normalize whatever insane thing just happened in order to move on with your life until the next most insane thing happens
narcissistic logic is intended to be BAFFLING - you have to normalize whatever insane thing just happened in order to move on with your life until the next most insane thing happens
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Guided missiles. For ICE. To use on US.
ICE is stockpiling arms, including chemical weapons, guided missile warheads and explosive components. The spending dwarfs anything we've ever seen in the agency - a 700% increase.
The President is building an army to attack his own country.
The President is building an army to attack his own country.
October 21, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Guided missiles. For ICE. To use on US.
now that baseball season is over, let's talk about how the government isn't "reopening"
October 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM
now that baseball season is over, let's talk about how the government isn't "reopening"
gotta give it Seattle sports teams for losing in the most dramatic ways possible
an oscar statue with the words " and the oscar goes too " on the bottom
ALT: an oscar statue with the words " and the oscar goes too " on the bottom
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October 21, 2025 at 3:18 AM
gotta give it Seattle sports teams for losing in the most dramatic ways possible