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Kat Clements
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Fantasy author-in-progress, library worker, craftivist, editor, gamer, otaku, SF fan, voracious reader, cat mom, atheist, demi/ace & dabbler in pop culture studies.
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My little old man, my half-peeled potato, my Diego Boo-Boo, is 17 years old today. Who knew this foster fail would stick with me through so many life changes?

I love you, sweet boy. 💕
#catmom #seniorcat #catsofbluesky #happybirthday
August 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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I ran a teen program at my work today where we made Collage/Blackout Poetry, and I decided to make this atheist poem out of a religious op-ed in my local newspaper.

#blackoutpoetry #atheist #poem
"Living without Religion" Refrain from another's failures: Shame, Guilt, insidious Regret. We are free beyond redemption. We are more than that. No self-flagellation. We are better. Nothing to feel shame about. Look. Learn. Embrace those years as the fertile soil for making beautiful out of life. I believe there is rarely a place for shame. Be accepting, forgiving, flawed. Freedom is permission to do what we want. Freedom is living without shame and guilt. Live. Open the doors to love and acceptance.
July 23, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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For my teen/tween program this week at the library.

#sharkweek #photography #nofilter
July 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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I wrote a poem inspired by the stress of moving and memories of my childhood home. It's called "On the Nature of Houses."
Top half of the image is green maple leaves while the bottom half is grey stone. The poem reads as follows: I remember when "a house" could be Cradled in the crotch of a maple tree, Hidden behind a willow's fall, A nest of stamped-down grass once-tall, Or spread within the soft confines Of a trio of tall white pines. All I needed to be at ease Was a blanket, a stuffy, a tray for tea. (A picnic would not go astray with chocolate milk and a PBJ.) Now I run in an endless loop Between a room and a storage chute Hauling boxes, bags, and stuff Because what I had was not enough. Accumulation through the years, Once was nice, but now brings tears Of exhaustion and of stress, Uncertainty and deep distress. I miss the green beneath the gloam... How I wish I could go home. "On the Nature of Houses" by KVC 06/06/2025
June 7, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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Got my three Tiny Arts pieces done for summer! The instructional videos will be available on YouTube. "Enjoy a paint night from the comfort of your own home."

"Summer Solstice" (left)
"Shark Week" (center)
"Beach Life" (right)
June 5, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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My Fairy Teacup Garden for the library's Craft-Tea Afternoon!
Green floral teacup on a green leaf saucer. Inside the teacup is a pink and silver dragon reading a book with two small white mushrooms and green moss around it. The dragon is framed by dark purple flowers.
May 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Somehow... I've become a plant mom.

#repottingplants
May 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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"Cyperpunk Coffee"

Created during April's Masterpiece Makers library program, where I teach kids about an artist & they make a piece based on that artist's work. This week was Star Wars concept artist Ralph McQuarrie. The kids (and me) picked prompts out of a jar and drew their interpretations.
April 21, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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My first attempt at anime/manga glass art with my favorite fairy tale character, Belle! Done as practice for an upcoming library program for teens.

Design is from the Disney Mirrorverse tie-in graphic novel while the quote and Belle having blue eyes is from the Once Upon A Time TV show.
April 10, 2025 at 3:59 AM
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Unseasonably cold today, so I decided on one last use of my fireplace... My little old man Diego is determined to set himself on fire.

#CatsofBluesky #fireplace #springweather
April 9, 2025 at 2:07 AM
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On the #TransDayOfVisibility, I'm featuring swag from those who support LGBTQIA+ guys, gals, and nonbinary pals!

Shirt & mug from @friendlyatheist.com & @jessbluemke.bsky.social
Stuffy Baphy from @emmathorne.bsky.social
Certificate of Membership from The Satanic Temple

(Plus the awesome hat!)
March 31, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Sleepy Sunday boy. 💤

#catsofbluesky
March 23, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Mardi Gras Paint Pour at the library!

"Strangers in Darkness & Neon"

#art #paintpour #mardigras
March 19, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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The Fruit version of my Ace / Asexual / Demisexual Pride candle is now available on my Etsy shop, Craftivist Candles! Half of the proceeds from each sale goes to the Trevor Project to support LGBTQIA+ youth!

craftivistcandles.etsy.com/listing/1866...
February 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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I've never received flowers for my birthday before... but one of my little 5-year-old patrons gave me this bouquet which they chose themselves. 💕 🥰
February 23, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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This is the sample piece I created for my Masterpiece Makers art program at the library. We learned about Claude Monet and painted water lilies with watercolors. 😊
Watercolor painting of a single pink waterlily and lily pad floating on water.
February 21, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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Ace / Asexual/ Demisexual Floral Candle is now available in my Craftivist Candle Etsy shop! Half of all proceeds go to the Trevor Project.

craftivistcandles.etsy.com/listing/1873...
February 12, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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Diego sleeping in the window seat. ❤️

#catsofblusky #blucats #catmom
February 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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The energy we need in 2025:
British soldiers (interrupted during drag show rehearsals by a German raid) manning a BL 6-inch Mk VII naval gun at Shomemead Fort, England in 1940. Looking great in their pink dresses. One still has their bonnet on.
January 31, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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My beautiful grumpy old man Diego Potato, age 16 going on 17.

#catmom #catsky #blucats #catsofblusky
January 25, 2025 at 4:36 AM
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The fourth Wednesday of January is Library Shelfie Day! Share a pic of yourself with a shelf of books at your local library or personal library. #LibraryShelfie
January 23, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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Decorated my 2025 Positivity Jar today! Each time something good happens, I write it down, fold it up, & put it in the jar. Posed with a $5 unicorn I found today because she was too cute to leave behind & who doesn't want more unicorns in their life? ;-)

#2025Positivity #2025Affirmations
#unicorns
Side view of a teal unicorn standing on a rainbow napkin with a small jar in front of it. On the jar is the number 25 painted in metallic green. Three pieces of folded paper are inside the jar.
January 6, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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A look at my temporary work space. Time to put on some tunes and pour the wax!

#CraftivistCandles #SmallBusiness #WorkFromHome
Four glass containers with wicks and wick holders on the left side of a white craft table. In the center of the table on a black heat mat is a large candle holder, a sample glass, a long spoon, a butter knife, and a double boiler that looks like a teapot. On the right side is a small, three level shelf unit with oil fragrance bottles on two rows, wax dye squares, and a notebook with a pen.
January 2, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Made a special "Cleansing Candle" to bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025. The green layer is scented with Fresh Sage, the purple with French Lavender, and the white with Sweet Vanilla.

Happy New Year's Eve, everyone! 🥳🍾🥂

#Craftivist #Candles
Green, purple, and white lit pillar candle in center. To the left is a gothic-style tin with the label "Positive Thinking." On the right is a yellow citrine pillar crystal and part of a plaque with the word "Professional" written in cursive and the point of an old ink pen.
January 1, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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My StoryGraph wrap-up cover collage for 2024. I read 63 books!

app.thestorygraph.com/wrap-up/2024...
December 31, 2024 at 5:31 PM