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Kathy Flann

@keflann.bsky.social

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Writer, 4 books, incl. How to Survive a Human Attack: A Guide for Werewolves, Mummies, Cyborgs, Ghosts, Nuclear Mutants, and Other Movie Monsters. Words in McSweeney’s, Boston Globe, WaPo, Slate, HuffPo. Member HWA, SFWA www.kathyflann.com

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Kathy Flann @keflann.bsky.social · Jul 16

A lifelong Republican speaks out! My latest for Weekly Humorist #humor @weeklyhumorist.bsky.social

Even I, Lord Sauron, Can No Longer Support the Republican Party

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Kathy Flann @keflann.bsky.social · 10d

Almost every day, someone points at my Yorkie mix and asks his age and I say nine, and they go, “What?? But he’s so little!” and I’ve legitimately become curious if everyone knows how small dogs work. 👀

Kathy Flann @keflann.bsky.social · 13d

The “out of control” people of Portland:

a man with a beard wearing a striped shirt is smiling

Alt: a man with a beard wearing a striped shirt is smiling

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Kathy Flann @keflann.bsky.social · 13d

That thing happened where a stranger waved …. at someone behind me why does this always feel like a small death? 🤣

a man with red hair is making a funny face while wearing a colorful shirt .

Alt: a man with red hair is making a funny face while wearing a colorful shirt .

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Kathy Flann @keflann.bsky.social · 15d

Travel dental floss: Because the only thing stopping people from flossing on vacation is the gi-normous container.

Kathy Flann @keflann.bsky.social · 16d

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Kathy Flann @keflann.bsky.social · 16d

This is my first literal fluff piece! 🤣 It’s the featured story on the site today. Many thanks to @nextavenue.bsky.social! Link in comments. #dogs

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Kathy Flann @keflann.bsky.social · 16d

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Kathy Flann @keflann.bsky.social · 19d

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David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 20d

Wait wut

www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

EPA tells scientists to stop publishing studies, employees say

Staff from the EPA’s Office of Water were summoned to a town hall meeting this week and told to pause the publication of most research, pending a review.

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Kathy Flann @keflann.bsky.social · 20d

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Kathy Flann @keflann.bsky.social · 20d

My neuro-divergent child has once again cracked himself up singing, “Self-control to Major Tom, Self-control to Major Tom…THIS IS SELF CONTROL TO MAJOR TOM!!”

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Kathy Flann @keflann.bsky.social · 21d

Exciting upgrades to the First Amendment include replacing free speech with luxury options, like $100k Whisper Status and our fabulous $1 million Gold Visa Chatterbox Package!

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Kathy Flann @keflann.bsky.social · 21d

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DEVO | Rotten Tomatoes

Discover reviews, ratings, and trailers for DEVO on Rotten Tomatoes. Stay updated with critic and audience scores today!

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Kathy Flann @keflann.bsky.social · 21d

Imagine a bunch of white guys from a factory town in the Rust Belt who do the total opposite of blaming their community’s problems on women’s lib or whatever and THAT’s the amazing documentary about Devo! Info in comments. #Devo

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Andy Richter @andyrichter.co · 21d

Oscar Nuñez joins the Andy Richter Call-In Show this Wednesday - and we want to hear your WORST FAMILY OUTINGS. Whether it’s a nice dinner gone wrong or a vacation from hell, fill out the Google Form in my bio or leave a voicemail at 855-266-2604

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Kathy Flann @keflann.bsky.social · Sep 8

What do we all need right now? Probably some “poems” crafted from Nextdoor posts! Many thanks to @identitytheory.bsky.social for featuring #satire www.identitytheory.com/unexpected-p...

The Unexpected Poetry of NextDoor Digest - Identity Theory

He can be scary. He can be sweet. He always rings the doorbell.

www.identitytheory.com

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Kathy Flann @keflann.bsky.social · 27d

Unfortunately, this only encourages my benign neglect style of plant parenting.

Kathy Flann @keflann.bsky.social · Sep 9

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Kathy Flann @keflann.bsky.social · Sep 8

Thank you so much!! 😊

Kathy Flann @keflann.bsky.social · Sep 8

What do we all need right now? Probably some “poems” crafted from Nextdoor posts! Many thanks to @identitytheory.bsky.social for featuring #satire www.identitytheory.com/unexpected-p...

The Unexpected Poetry of NextDoor Digest - Identity Theory

He can be scary. He can be sweet. He always rings the doorbell.

www.identitytheory.com