Jenn Shon Author
@youclassybeach.bsky.social
Using wit to cope since '84
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cuss flinger • world builder • perimenopausal
YCB paperback: https://shorturl.at/gn6Dc
My site: youclassybeach.com
🧜🏼♀️🌊🧙🏼♀️
cuss flinger • world builder • perimenopausal
YCB paperback: https://shorturl.at/gn6Dc
My site: youclassybeach.com
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First post! 👋🏼 So, me in 299: Author (11), Artist, content creator, sea hag.
WiP: 5 book paranormal rom-com Christmas series (2026-7) and 2 snarky essay collections (2025/6.)
I love sports, bears, big water, and the Mister.
Raised: Boston
AZ: 12yrs
Today: upstate NY.
Posts: #writinglife #genx #sassy
WiP: 5 book paranormal rom-com Christmas series (2026-7) and 2 snarky essay collections (2025/6.)
I love sports, bears, big water, and the Mister.
Raised: Boston
AZ: 12yrs
Today: upstate NY.
Posts: #writinglife #genx #sassy
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“We don’t have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to.” Brené Brown
Just a little reminder - it may not always feel like it, but you are not alone.
#kindness #positivity #love
Picture by @euphoriathreadsco
Just a little reminder - it may not always feel like it, but you are not alone.
#kindness #positivity #love
Picture by @euphoriathreadsco
March 5, 2025 at 6:52 AM
“We don’t have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to.” Brené Brown
Just a little reminder - it may not always feel like it, but you are not alone.
#kindness #positivity #love
Picture by @euphoriathreadsco
Just a little reminder - it may not always feel like it, but you are not alone.
#kindness #positivity #love
Picture by @euphoriathreadsco
My happy place. Green & purple weren't as messy & only made it to the piece. My small piece of furniture gets the most hopeful glow-up! I'm joining a super talented group of furniture refinishers for my first challenge entry in ages. Live on YouTube on 3/30. Details to follow!
#ArtIsResistance #HOPE
#ArtIsResistance #HOPE
March 5, 2025 at 8:14 PM
My happy place. Green & purple weren't as messy & only made it to the piece. My small piece of furniture gets the most hopeful glow-up! I'm joining a super talented group of furniture refinishers for my first challenge entry in ages. Live on YouTube on 3/30. Details to follow!
#ArtIsResistance #HOPE
#ArtIsResistance #HOPE
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When I get stuck with writing, I make something, and when the writing block subsides I'll go back to my WIP.
I'm content to be actively creating, no matter what area. I can't work to market, or to others deadlines. Inspiration comes when it wants and won't be forced.
I'm content to be actively creating, no matter what area. I can't work to market, or to others deadlines. Inspiration comes when it wants and won't be forced.
March 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
When I get stuck with writing, I make something, and when the writing block subsides I'll go back to my WIP.
I'm content to be actively creating, no matter what area. I can't work to market, or to others deadlines. Inspiration comes when it wants and won't be forced.
I'm content to be actively creating, no matter what area. I can't work to market, or to others deadlines. Inspiration comes when it wants and won't be forced.
Full-time creatives who make a living from their art, I have a question:
Are you like me and spread your creativity around to multiple ventures (words, paint, sculpture,) or are you singularly focused? I like the brain-freeing method of working on what inspires while moving all forward. Thoughts?
Are you like me and spread your creativity around to multiple ventures (words, paint, sculpture,) or are you singularly focused? I like the brain-freeing method of working on what inspires while moving all forward. Thoughts?
March 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Full-time creatives who make a living from their art, I have a question:
Are you like me and spread your creativity around to multiple ventures (words, paint, sculpture,) or are you singularly focused? I like the brain-freeing method of working on what inspires while moving all forward. Thoughts?
Are you like me and spread your creativity around to multiple ventures (words, paint, sculpture,) or are you singularly focused? I like the brain-freeing method of working on what inspires while moving all forward. Thoughts?
Support an artist! Sharing their post means more eyes on their work. Liking their posts tells an algorithm to take notice. Shopping supports them directly. All are valid and really help!
March Madness time!
For me that means I'm doing a blow out sale of old originals.
First Time Ever!
Savings up to 40% on selected originals for the month of March.
earthskyart.ca/product-cate...
#art #painting #bsnm
For me that means I'm doing a blow out sale of old originals.
First Time Ever!
Savings up to 40% on selected originals for the month of March.
earthskyart.ca/product-cate...
#art #painting #bsnm
March 4, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Support an artist! Sharing their post means more eyes on their work. Liking their posts tells an algorithm to take notice. Shopping supports them directly. All are valid and really help!
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Since Congress’s allotted funds have already been improperly unallocated, U.S. citizens are questioning whether they are legally required to continue paying federal taxes.
March 4, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Since Congress’s allotted funds have already been improperly unallocated, U.S. citizens are questioning whether they are legally required to continue paying federal taxes.
Well there wouldn't be an "energy emergency" if tariffs weren't just imposed on countries where we import some of our fuel. As I said on the other platform, I hope a baby bear vomits directly into his open mouth. Then I hope he meets mama bear.
#thislandwasmyland
#thislandwasmyland
Trump signed executive orders to expand logging on public lands while bypassing environmental protections. His “energy emergency” declaration lets him override regulations entirely.
March 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Well there wouldn't be an "energy emergency" if tariffs weren't just imposed on countries where we import some of our fuel. As I said on the other platform, I hope a baby bear vomits directly into his open mouth. Then I hope he meets mama bear.
#thislandwasmyland
#thislandwasmyland
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Hey guys I know it's really hard to be conscious of your health right now, so please remember that after every hour muttering “wtf” to yourself while scrolling on your phone you should stand up and banshee scream for at least 5 minutes to stretch out your lower back
March 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Hey guys I know it's really hard to be conscious of your health right now, so please remember that after every hour muttering “wtf” to yourself while scrolling on your phone you should stand up and banshee scream for at least 5 minutes to stretch out your lower back
On World Wildlife Day:
"It's only natural to get down low like an animal and kiss the ground that you're walking on. It's a miracle that we're here at all." -Jason Mraz
Today, I paint, write, and hike. These are the days I remind myself to remember when it all goes haywire.
#naturelover
"It's only natural to get down low like an animal and kiss the ground that you're walking on. It's a miracle that we're here at all." -Jason Mraz
Today, I paint, write, and hike. These are the days I remind myself to remember when it all goes haywire.
#naturelover
March 3, 2025 at 6:24 PM
On World Wildlife Day:
"It's only natural to get down low like an animal and kiss the ground that you're walking on. It's a miracle that we're here at all." -Jason Mraz
Today, I paint, write, and hike. These are the days I remind myself to remember when it all goes haywire.
#naturelover
"It's only natural to get down low like an animal and kiss the ground that you're walking on. It's a miracle that we're here at all." -Jason Mraz
Today, I paint, write, and hike. These are the days I remind myself to remember when it all goes haywire.
#naturelover
Adrian Brody throwing his chewed gum to his wife before taking the stage to accept the best actor award is the unhinged real moment we all needed right now. #oscars
March 3, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Adrian Brody throwing his chewed gum to his wife before taking the stage to accept the best actor award is the unhinged real moment we all needed right now. #oscars
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It was the “omg what now” of times, it was the “I swear we’re not all like this” of times
March 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
It was the “omg what now” of times, it was the “I swear we’re not all like this” of times
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A lot of people confuse writing with typing.
Writing isn’t typing.
It’s the entire process and yes that includes going for a walk or rearranging things in your office.
Writing isn’t typing.
It’s the entire process and yes that includes going for a walk or rearranging things in your office.
Sometimes you sit down to write and instead you think or cut or rewrite or unwrite. That’s okay. That’s a productive day because all of those are part of the process. Keep going.
February 27, 2025 at 3:10 AM
A lot of people confuse writing with typing.
Writing isn’t typing.
It’s the entire process and yes that includes going for a walk or rearranging things in your office.
Writing isn’t typing.
It’s the entire process and yes that includes going for a walk or rearranging things in your office.
Never was particularly good at poker. As spotted at the thrift store last night. No, I didn't buy the shirt, that would've been redundant.
Fired up and unafraid to show it.
Fired up and unafraid to show it.
February 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Never was particularly good at poker. As spotted at the thrift store last night. No, I didn't buy the shirt, that would've been redundant.
Fired up and unafraid to show it.
Fired up and unafraid to show it.
Same.
It’s fun being a writer and trying to write during this delightful era. I’ll write like three paragraphs and before I start on the fourth I blink and I’m doomscrolling and I don’t even remember commanding my hand to click to that tab. Then I go back to writing. Everything is fine! It’s all fine.
February 26, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Same.
See this "janky excuse" for a workstation? Guess what I plan to do in this tiny corner of this spare bedroom? Give up? I plan to complete draft one of my first best selling novel. That's what.
#challengeaccepted #justwritethebook #authorsky
#challengeaccepted #justwritethebook #authorsky
February 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
See this "janky excuse" for a workstation? Guess what I plan to do in this tiny corner of this spare bedroom? Give up? I plan to complete draft one of my first best selling novel. That's what.
#challengeaccepted #justwritethebook #authorsky
#challengeaccepted #justwritethebook #authorsky
I've watched this video too many times since yesterday. The sheriff stepped away, to film the incident. Teresa Borrenpohl's rights were violated. Plain and simple. #firstamendmentrights
www.ktvb.com/article/news...
www.ktvb.com/article/news...
'Dissent was not being tolerated': Woman forcibly removed from Idaho Republican Town Hall in Coeur d'Alene
Witnesses said three unidentified men, not wearing identification, approached the woman and physically removed her from her seat by the Kootenai Sheriff's order.
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February 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I've watched this video too many times since yesterday. The sheriff stepped away, to film the incident. Teresa Borrenpohl's rights were violated. Plain and simple. #firstamendmentrights
www.ktvb.com/article/news...
www.ktvb.com/article/news...
This week? Hmm let's see...
1. Had lots of fun.
2. So much I could do.
3. You for me?
4. 'Cause, I can give you more.
5. Don't you know that the time has arrived?
Huh?
I'm self-employed and my manager thinks this is hilarious.
#nkotb
1. Had lots of fun.
2. So much I could do.
3. You for me?
4. 'Cause, I can give you more.
5. Don't you know that the time has arrived?
Huh?
I'm self-employed and my manager thinks this is hilarious.
#nkotb
February 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
This week? Hmm let's see...
1. Had lots of fun.
2. So much I could do.
3. You for me?
4. 'Cause, I can give you more.
5. Don't you know that the time has arrived?
Huh?
I'm self-employed and my manager thinks this is hilarious.
#nkotb
1. Had lots of fun.
2. So much I could do.
3. You for me?
4. 'Cause, I can give you more.
5. Don't you know that the time has arrived?
Huh?
I'm self-employed and my manager thinks this is hilarious.
#nkotb
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Every artist I know is really struggling right now. Financially, emotionally, their confidence, in general.
If you like an artist's work, support them any way you can. Buying their stuff or subscribing to their Patreon is great, but words of encouragement are also incredibly helpful.
If you like an artist's work, support them any way you can. Buying their stuff or subscribing to their Patreon is great, but words of encouragement are also incredibly helpful.
February 22, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Every artist I know is really struggling right now. Financially, emotionally, their confidence, in general.
If you like an artist's work, support them any way you can. Buying their stuff or subscribing to their Patreon is great, but words of encouragement are also incredibly helpful.
If you like an artist's work, support them any way you can. Buying their stuff or subscribing to their Patreon is great, but words of encouragement are also incredibly helpful.
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“Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it’s having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome.” Brené Brown
There’s bravery in showing up as we are, without guarantees - just the openness to connect. 🧡
#kindness #love
(Picture by Katie Abey)
There’s bravery in showing up as we are, without guarantees - just the openness to connect. 🧡
#kindness #love
(Picture by Katie Abey)
February 23, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Saguaro are one of my favorite living things. They only grow in one place (Sonoran desert) and could be 75-100 before an arm appears. Talk about #resilience! They live in one of the driest places and house endless wildlife. We can learn from saguaro. Stand tall & #strong & shelter who you can. #love
February 22, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Saguaro are one of my favorite living things. They only grow in one place (Sonoran desert) and could be 75-100 before an arm appears. Talk about #resilience! They live in one of the driest places and house endless wildlife. We can learn from saguaro. Stand tall & #strong & shelter who you can. #love
If M-W is out for the wknd, I guess that means we're free to run amok! Or a race! Or across! Or a less awkward social media account than mine. #freakinweekend
*Slams dictionary shut til Monday*
February 21, 2025 at 11:05 PM
If M-W is out for the wknd, I guess that means we're free to run amok! Or a race! Or across! Or a less awkward social media account than mine. #freakinweekend
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Some updates:
1. A federal judge extended a restraining order blocking the National Institutes of Health from cutting research funds until she rules on a permanent injunction.
2. The IRS will not allow a member of Elon Musk’s team to access individual tax returns.
1. A federal judge extended a restraining order blocking the National Institutes of Health from cutting research funds until she rules on a permanent injunction.
2. The IRS will not allow a member of Elon Musk’s team to access individual tax returns.
February 21, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Some updates:
1. A federal judge extended a restraining order blocking the National Institutes of Health from cutting research funds until she rules on a permanent injunction.
2. The IRS will not allow a member of Elon Musk’s team to access individual tax returns.
1. A federal judge extended a restraining order blocking the National Institutes of Health from cutting research funds until she rules on a permanent injunction.
2. The IRS will not allow a member of Elon Musk’s team to access individual tax returns.
This! INSTEAD of a blackout, shop small, shop indie, throw all your money at an artist you enjoy! They might just pay a bill and not a billionaire with the money they make. I have a book listed in my bio, but if I'm not your cup of coffee, find artists who are and shop wildly! #supportsmallbusiness
I've seen videos suggesting widescale purchasing boycotts to 'starve' billionaires.
Billionaires DON'T suffer from boycotts because they've already amassed A BILLION DOLLARS.
If people stop buying books/audiobooks/art we creatives cannot make a living.
Things are bad.
Please don't make them worse
Billionaires DON'T suffer from boycotts because they've already amassed A BILLION DOLLARS.
If people stop buying books/audiobooks/art we creatives cannot make a living.
Things are bad.
Please don't make them worse
a close up of a cat 's face with sad eyes and the words `` please '' written below it .
ALT: a close up of a cat 's face with sad eyes and the words `` please '' written below it .
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February 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
This! INSTEAD of a blackout, shop small, shop indie, throw all your money at an artist you enjoy! They might just pay a bill and not a billionaire with the money they make. I have a book listed in my bio, but if I'm not your cup of coffee, find artists who are and shop wildly! #supportsmallbusiness
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Three updates:
1. The Justice Department has deleted a database tracking federal police misconduct. The database was first proposed in 2020 following the police killing of George Floyd.
1. The Justice Department has deleted a database tracking federal police misconduct. The database was first proposed in 2020 following the police killing of George Floyd.
February 21, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Three updates:
1. The Justice Department has deleted a database tracking federal police misconduct. The database was first proposed in 2020 following the police killing of George Floyd.
1. The Justice Department has deleted a database tracking federal police misconduct. The database was first proposed in 2020 following the police killing of George Floyd.
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A federal judge ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing it to proceed with mass terminations of probationary federal workers. The administration has already dismissed 6,700 employees from the IRS, with plans to lay off an additional 50,000 workers from the Defense Department next.
February 20, 2025 at 11:17 PM
A federal judge ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing it to proceed with mass terminations of probationary federal workers. The administration has already dismissed 6,700 employees from the IRS, with plans to lay off an additional 50,000 workers from the Defense Department next.