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Amber Stoner
@amberdawnstoner.bsky.social
Writer and Book Artist

#UglyDogs #naturewriters #naturewriting
Amazing exhibit at Minneapolis Institute of Art. Check it out before it leaves July 13.

MN #UglyDogs this is a fantastic art show!
June 23, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Here's Kiri cat. The absolute trust of a cat with her belly exposed. She's so soft.
April 15, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Sunday afternoon snooze.
#UglyDogs
April 13, 2025 at 6:46 PM
repost with a favorite book from childhood

Chose this book in second grade as the prize when I finally won at classroom bingo.
April 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Kiri enjoying sun and a lap.
April 7, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Foster says, "I'm 13 today. No foolin'!"
This pupper makes me smile every day with her fluffy face and leaping greetings. She's the best.
I love her so much 💗
#UglyDogs
April 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Foster's stitches come out tomorrow!

Two weeks ago, she had a huge mass removed from her back left leg.
Her "leg muffin", my son called it.

I call it "all my trauma manifested that she carried for me".
We are both healing well.

#UglyDogs
March 11, 2025 at 7:57 PM
I love MN.
This glove on an antenna says it all.
March 10, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Us too.
March 5, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Well done.
Bring down the cold and snow.
Absolutely fucking beautiful and joyful.
March 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Pepé in Feb 2020
Such a joy to meet her
I didn't even manage to talk to Bler cause I'm so shy, but I did get to pet the Queen.
#UglyDogs
March 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Here's my old creakster 😊 healing after getting a large mass removed.
March 2, 2025 at 7:48 PM
#UglyDogs Foster continues her mission of couch potato while her incision heals. This week is all about spending time with her and #iditarod 😊
March 2, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Foster with her leg sleeve to keep her from licking her stitches. Though singing and dancing for her is more effective 😁 #UglyDogs
March 1, 2025 at 3:14 AM
These two furry friends inspire me every day.
#UglyDogs
February 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Tongue out Tuesday
#UglyDogs
February 18, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Dear #UglyDogs,
For you:
a bubble bath gently lit with floating battery-powered candles a small stool with two luminaries, a glass of water, a cookie and a book
puppy paw stickers on the tub that help our senior dog to stay steady while she gets dribbles from the faucet

Wishing you all warmth!
February 17, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I recommend these amazing maps from
a Minnesota company. Lots of MN maps, but also some from across the US.
Very detailed. Good price. Long lasting.
hedbergmaps.com
Bonus: these maps don't track you or benefit a company that renames bodies of water on the command of a racist fascist.
#UglyDogs
February 12, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Coziness, cat-ified: curl in a basket gazing at a cast iron tea kettle in gentle low light.
Sending you all warmth and rest.
#UglyDogs

(These are my efforts to put goodness, support, healing into the world. Every little bit helps, ya?)
February 11, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Lily pad roots are amazing!! Thicker than my forearm!
#nature
February 8, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Here's a cat for you today, too.
This furball has been a joy and a comfort.
Kiri says, "All boxes are mine and shall flex to me."
Wise cat.
#UglyDogs
February 5, 2025 at 8:53 PM
I see you.
#UglyDogs
February 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Enjoyed the plant science so much in Unrooted as well as the personal story that resonated strongly with me due to similar experiences of academia and motherhood and writing.
January 7, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Winter break delights: Botany board game received as a gift and Unrooted by @doctorzedd.bsky.social (from library, but so good that I bought it for my ereader, too).
Plants, plants, plants, gorgeous illustrations and excellent writing.
January 7, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Foster says hi, looks deep into your soul, and is glad you are here today.
January 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM