Kimberley Campbell Thornton
@kimthornton.bsky.social
I write about dogs, cats, and other animals, and sometimes about cocktails and travel. Love to read, travel, and be outdoors. Tea maven. Collector of shoes and purses. Slave to a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. She/her.
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It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:51 AM
It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans.
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If you're interested in a decent search engine experience with zero AI to clutter your results, allow me to recommend this: udm14.com - It's literally a cheat code for google without all the garbage.
&udm=14 | the disenshittification Konami code
A quick way to get an AI-free search without any extra work.
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December 20, 2025 at 8:10 PM
If you're interested in a decent search engine experience with zero AI to clutter your results, allow me to recommend this: udm14.com - It's literally a cheat code for google without all the garbage.
Punch for the holidays? Slate writer N.C. Stevens says no, but cocktail historian David Wondrich has a book about punch. I like a nice glass of mulled wine or eggnog with rum or bourbon myself but I wouldn't turn down a good punch--the beverage, please. slate.com/life/2025/12... #cocktails #holidays
One of the Oldest Christmas Traditions Has Outlived Its Value. Toss It, and Join Me in the Glittering Yuletide Future.
Put down that ladle!
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December 20, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Punch for the holidays? Slate writer N.C. Stevens says no, but cocktail historian David Wondrich has a book about punch. I like a nice glass of mulled wine or eggnog with rum or bourbon myself but I wouldn't turn down a good punch--the beverage, please. slate.com/life/2025/12... #cocktails #holidays
House in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood. When I was in high school in Tennessee, many moons ago, I envisioned going to college in Boston and then living in a place just like this, filled with antiques and oriental rugs. Don’t ask why; I had never been to Boston. This photo was taken in 2015.
December 20, 2025 at 7:28 PM
House in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood. When I was in high school in Tennessee, many moons ago, I envisioned going to college in Boston and then living in a place just like this, filled with antiques and oriental rugs. Don’t ask why; I had never been to Boston. This photo was taken in 2015.
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Two Victorian women building an elaborate snow lady, first published in the January 1892 edition of The Strand Magazine.
December 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Two Victorian women building an elaborate snow lady, first published in the January 1892 edition of The Strand Magazine.
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Strutting into Saturday like it’s the last weekend before Christmas…
Yes it’s Day 20 of our advent calendar and we’re looking at the Pegasuses/Pegasi/Pegsicles (okay we made up the last one) that feature on the Merchant Adventurers’ Coat of Arms.
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Yes it’s Day 20 of our advent calendar and we’re looking at the Pegasuses/Pegasi/Pegsicles (okay we made up the last one) that feature on the Merchant Adventurers’ Coat of Arms.
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December 20, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Strutting into Saturday like it’s the last weekend before Christmas…
Yes it’s Day 20 of our advent calendar and we’re looking at the Pegasuses/Pegasi/Pegsicles (okay we made up the last one) that feature on the Merchant Adventurers’ Coat of Arms.
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Yes it’s Day 20 of our advent calendar and we’re looking at the Pegasuses/Pegasi/Pegsicles (okay we made up the last one) that feature on the Merchant Adventurers’ Coat of Arms.
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it was probably a mistake teaching him to read
December 18, 2025 at 2:21 PM
it was probably a mistake teaching him to read
Detail from a painted armoire at Lyndhurst mansion in Tarrytown, NY. Seen last year in early December, when I toured it to see the Christmas decorations. #travel #TarrytownNY #Lyndhurst
December 18, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Detail from a painted armoire at Lyndhurst mansion in Tarrytown, NY. Seen last year in early December, when I toured it to see the Christmas decorations. #travel #TarrytownNY #Lyndhurst
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We can all learn something from this.
December 15, 2025 at 9:07 PM
We can all learn something from this.
That face!
Scarlett thinks your New Year's resolution should be to adopt another dog
December 16, 2025 at 7:26 PM
That face!
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Me, with a deadline, doing absolutely everything except what I need to do
June 14, 2024 at 2:28 AM
Me, with a deadline, doing absolutely everything except what I need to do
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Grandmother by Elizabeth Burns
December 14, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Grandmother by Elizabeth Burns
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The snappy couple. Scarlet Joe Handsome and Cardi Bea. 🪶🥹
December 14, 2025 at 7:34 PM
The snappy couple. Scarlet Joe Handsome and Cardi Bea. 🪶🥹
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Important for cat owners! 🐱🐾
Seasonal reminder that ribbon and tinsel can be DEADLY for cats. Please keep ribbon stored safely and tinsel out of your home completely. ⚠️ hhvh.net/2018/01/13/w...
December 13, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Important for cat owners! 🐱🐾
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“The secret to editing your work is simple: you need to become its reader instead of its writer.” — Zadie Smith
#writing #editing #quotes #reading #writingcommunity
#writing #editing #quotes #reading #writingcommunity
December 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
“The secret to editing your work is simple: you need to become its reader instead of its writer.” — Zadie Smith
#writing #editing #quotes #reading #writingcommunity
#writing #editing #quotes #reading #writingcommunity
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The Path of Olive Trees, 1920
https://botfrens.com/collections/48/contents/16485
https://botfrens.com/collections/48/contents/16485
December 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The Path of Olive Trees, 1920
https://botfrens.com/collections/48/contents/16485
https://botfrens.com/collections/48/contents/16485
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Awesome #noteverythingisterrible
A Hooded Merganser makes its way across an unusually calm Central Park Reservoir. This is definitely one of my favorite ducks among those that make a pitstop in NYC! 🥰🥰🥰 #Merganser #CentralPark #birding
December 11, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Awesome #noteverythingisterrible
My annual reminder that your pet’s Sleepypod or similar carrier doubles as a safe conveyance for wine or liquor bottles. #TisTheSeason
December 10, 2025 at 11:56 PM
My annual reminder that your pet’s Sleepypod or similar carrier doubles as a safe conveyance for wine or liquor bottles. #TisTheSeason
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This is actually a good example of why the customer model is wrong.
I wouldn't have chosen poetry writing, but UNC made me take a class. And it absolutely made me become a much better writer, with an eye to concision and an ear now trained to the rhythm of words. I'm a better historian as a result.
I wouldn't have chosen poetry writing, but UNC made me take a class. And it absolutely made me become a much better writer, with an eye to concision and an ear now trained to the rhythm of words. I'm a better historian as a result.
If you are providing me with an education that is low utility in the world then it’s a disservice. My composition class spent four weeks on poetry. I’m sorry, but that only would’ve been useful if I wanted to be a poet. I don’t need to know iambic pentameter in order to be a victim advocate.
December 9, 2025 at 7:17 PM
This is actually a good example of why the customer model is wrong.
I wouldn't have chosen poetry writing, but UNC made me take a class. And it absolutely made me become a much better writer, with an eye to concision and an ear now trained to the rhythm of words. I'm a better historian as a result.
I wouldn't have chosen poetry writing, but UNC made me take a class. And it absolutely made me become a much better writer, with an eye to concision and an ear now trained to the rhythm of words. I'm a better historian as a result.
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Saw this adorable French animation ad and I had to share it over here! The style looks familiar but I can’t my finger on what group it is. Any ideas?
December 9, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Saw this adorable French animation ad and I had to share it over here! The style looks familiar but I can’t my finger on what group it is. Any ideas?
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On The Lookout... Early morning. Pablo The Pine Marten, looking sneaky behind a snowbank. Don't let the good looks fool you. He's known as nature's most adorable assassin. A true predator. 📸🇨🇦
#AlgonquinPark #PineMarten
#Mammals #Wildlife
#Photograph #OntarioParks #Canada
#AlgonquinPark #PineMarten
#Mammals #Wildlife
#Photograph #OntarioParks #Canada
December 7, 2025 at 11:22 PM
On The Lookout... Early morning. Pablo The Pine Marten, looking sneaky behind a snowbank. Don't let the good looks fool you. He's known as nature's most adorable assassin. A true predator. 📸🇨🇦
#AlgonquinPark #PineMarten
#Mammals #Wildlife
#Photograph #OntarioParks #Canada
#AlgonquinPark #PineMarten
#Mammals #Wildlife
#Photograph #OntarioParks #Canada
You should be able to get regional editions of the national parks passport. I have two NPPs and the Western region is filled up in both of them. #NationalParks #travel
December 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
You should be able to get regional editions of the national parks passport. I have two NPPs and the Western region is filled up in both of them. #NationalParks #travel
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Delegates at a global summit to update international wildlife trade rules have agreed on sweeping new protections for more than 70 shark and ray species.
The move marks a significant step toward effectively tightening the legal trade in some of the world’s most threatened marine life.
The move marks a significant step toward effectively tightening the legal trade in some of the world’s most threatened marine life.
Countries back strong new trade limits for sharks and rays at CITES summit
Delegates at a global summit to update international wildlife trade rules have agreed on sweeping new protections for more than 70 shark and ray species. The move marks a significant step toward…
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December 7, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Delegates at a global summit to update international wildlife trade rules have agreed on sweeping new protections for more than 70 shark and ray species.
The move marks a significant step toward effectively tightening the legal trade in some of the world’s most threatened marine life.
The move marks a significant step toward effectively tightening the legal trade in some of the world’s most threatened marine life.