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Kelly

@feathersflowers.bsky.social

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Geek, reader, crafter, teacher, naturalist, feminist, and mom.

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Kelly

@feathersflowers.bsky.social

The world is kind of a mess right now: it is difficult to think of powerful or beautiful words. So instead, here's an adorable skink who lives in my yard.
#reptiles #skink #nature

At the center is a shiny, dark brown lizard (likely a Common Five-lined Skink) with faint stripes running from its head to tail. It is sitting in a green carpet of yard weeds, looking very relaxed.

April 17, 2025 at 1:53 AM

Kelly

@feathersflowers.bsky.social

This is your sign to create abundance from the roots of your groceries!

Featuring lemongrass stalks from the store that grew new roots and leaves. Now I have seven new lemongrass plants!
#gardening #resist

Lemongrass stalks in a glass jar full of water. They sit on a windowsill with colorful window decals and a lush backyard beyond. The stalks have new green growth, shooting up from where they were chopped up for cooking.

A lemongrass stalk, removed from the jar in the previous photo. Cute, stubby, white roots are sticking out of the end. In the background is a pot of soil, ready for the stalk to be planted.

April 4, 2025 at 12:24 PM

Kelly

@feathersflowers.bsky.social

Um, I honestly didn't realize March was almost over. Where has this month gone?!

Another bird #haiga for @birdwhisperers.bsky.social. This time featuring the Brown-headed Cowbird. #birds #birdwhisperer #poetry

A sleek bird stands between lichen-covered tree branches. It is a Brown-headed Cowbird. The bird's feathers are black, except the feathers on its head are brown. It looks like it is wearing a brown mask over its head. It's tilting its head upwards attentively. The poem reads: "A lone cowbird egg, Raised in an unsuspecting nest, Nurture loses."

March 27, 2025 at 2:29 AM

Kelly

@feathersflowers.bsky.social

Some month I'll actually be able to make a painting for @birdwhisperers.bsky.social, but until I do, y'all are getting poetry. This Rock Dove #haiga is a little silly and will probably make purists cringe. #sorrynotsorry #birds #birdwhisperer #poetry

A beautiful white and gray bird sits in a tree. It's a Rock Dove, which are often unappreciated. The text of the poem reads: "Worldwide handsome / Don't call it a comeback / I'm so fancy"

February 26, 2025 at 7:28 PM

Kelly

@feathersflowers.bsky.social

I couldn't get that gorgeous loon photo from @birdwhisperers.bsky.social out of my head so here is a #haiga, enjoy! #birds #birdwhisperer #poetry

The text reads:
January: Common Loon
Red-eyed perspective
Diving into the darkest depths
Their call echoes
Poem by @feathersflowers

Behind the poem is a photo of the Common Loon. It is an elegant, sleek black and white bird paddling gracefully on green-tinged water.

January 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Kelly

@feathersflowers.bsky.social

Did you know that the mathematical name for a d10 shape is "pentagonal trapezohedron"? Now you do! My child requested that I print out a bunch of slime plorts from #slimerancher2. These aren't fully screen accurate but that's not the point! 😆 #3DPrinting

Six colorful 10-sided dice sit on a wooden table. They are 3D printed with smooth sides, no numbers.

January 23, 2025 at 2:05 AM

Kelly

@feathersflowers.bsky.social

Today I herded my family out into the boonies of Tennessee to visit the Hiawassee Wildlife Refuge for the Sandhill Crane Festival. Wow, it was awesome! 😍