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Kelli
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Mom, dog ma, cat granny.
Reader of historical fiction, fantasy and nonfiction ARCs.
PT zoo employee.
FT lover of nature.
Estate sale addict with an Etsy store full of vintage and handmade shit you don’t need.

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The extra big extra spicy murder kittens are getting so big. 
March 25, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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Made friends at work today. They were a little chatty but at least they respected my personal space and asked for crackers politely.
March 25, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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Added this gorgeous handmade? vintage woven/leather belt to the shop today.

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#vintagebelt #leatherbelt #southwesternstyle #bohobelt #westernfashion #geometricbuckle #wovenleather #ethnicstyle #retroaccessory #hippieboho #cowboystyle #bohochic #boldbuckle
March 18, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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It’s a rolling in the mud kind of week around here.

#GreaterOneHornedRhino #ChuttiTheRhino #RhinoMudBath #RhinoConservation #EndangeredSpecies #HotDayCooling #WildlifeVideo #RhinoRolling #MudBathMagic #SaveTheRhinos #NatureMoment #AnimalBehavior #RhinoLife
March 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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More random work pics. I really do work while I’m there but I’m not allowed to take/share videos of the kids on the carousel screaming “let me ooffff!” so, you get these guys instead.

#bambooshark #bluespottedray #madrill #redtailedhawk #zoolife
Bamboo shark Blue spotted rays Male mandrill stands on rock Red tailed hawk sitting in a tree
February 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Work perks. Yesterday was a hot one so I cooled off by the pool with our girls.

#zoolife #stingray #zoo #oceanlife
February 26, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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20 Book Challenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

10/20

Monkeys on the Interstate-Jack Hannah

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Monkeys on the interstate book cover
February 22, 2025 at 5:03 AM
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February 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Mood.
#CatLover #KittyCuteness #FelineFriday #MeowMagic #Purrfection #SkyCats #BlueCat
Grey and white tuxedo cat angrily covering his face with his paws.
February 21, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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A little follow up from yesterday's painting post... Here is the one that I was bidding on. I probably should sell it but I don't really want to let it go.

#KarenHarperBarone #LandscapePainting #MountainArt #VintagePainting #ArtCollector #FineArt #NatureArt #FramedArt #ScenicView #ArtForSale
This is a framed landscape painting by Karen Harper Barone. It features a serene mountain scene with a prominent evergreen tree, rocky terrain, and a misty background. The signature at the bottom right matches her known works.
February 21, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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20 Book Challenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

9/20

Bird Brother - Rodney Stotts

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Book cover of Bird Brother by Rodney Stotts
February 21, 2025 at 4:07 AM
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Many thanks to #NetGalley for the ARC of Boudicca by P.C. Cast. It was a wonderful listen!
#Booksky #BookReview #HistoricalFiction #Boudicca #WomenInHistory #CelticHistory #AncientBritain #StrongHeroines #BookLover #FictionRetelling #MustRead #IndieBooks #HistoricalFantasy #MythAndLegend #AmReading
Cover of Boudicca book by PC cast. With Review - Boudicca by P.C. Cast adventurous dark sad tense medium-paced Plot- or character-driven? Character Strong character development? Yes Loveable characters? Yes Diverse cast of characters? No Flaws of characters a main focus? No 4.0 Oof I don't know why I keep requesting Boudicca stories. It is not one I enjoy reading because it is so sad. That being said P.C. Cast does a great job of telling this heart wrenching tale. The characters were all very well fleshed out and felt genuine to the era. You can tell Cast did the research and wanted to pass on those findings. It is violent and goring but there are beautiful love stories woven in too. It even turns a bit sapphic toward the end, if you're into that sort of thing. 4/5 stars because it got a little too "history class" in areas and pulled me out of the story. Ell Potter was a great choice for narrator and did a fantastic job! Many thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!
February 20, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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I bought a bundle for a painting I wanted for myself and got this beauty by Richard Brian Hazel. Proceeds go to my kid who told me to keep bidding because she needs more wall art.
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#VintageArt #LandscapePainting #RealismArt #FramedArt #CaliforniaArtist #RichardHazel #NaturePainting
Tree mirrored in a creek in browns and beiges by Richard Brian Hazel
February 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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20 Book Challenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

8/20

Maame - Jessica George

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White maame book cover
February 17, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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Happy Valentine’s Day from the bathroom wall. 🤷🏻‍♀️ #valentinesday #whatevesbro
Orange bathroom wall with writing that says “if he wanted to he would! You deserve better! 💕
February 16, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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February 14, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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20 Book Challenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

7/20

Go Dog Go - PD Eastman

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Go dog go book cover
February 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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20 Book Challenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

6/20

The Will to Change- Bell Hooks

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The will to change by bell hooks book cover. Black with pink to yellow words saying "Each offering from bell hooks is a major event..... She has so much to give us." - MAYA ANGELOU the will to Change MEN, MASCULINITY, AND LOVE bell hooks NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ALL ABOUT LOVE
February 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Any other vintage/antiques sellers get a little sad when the cute stuff sells? I don’t go anywhere that requires carrying a sparkly bead purse but I kinda wish I’d kept her.
Picture of a woman’s hand holding an oval shaped white purse covered in sequins and beads with a gold chain and gold kiss clasp closure.
February 14, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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20 Book Challenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

5/20

The Epona Series- Judith Tarr

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Picture of the book White Mare’s Daughter by Judith Tarr. Black with gold letters and the painting The Battle of the Amazons" by Peter Paul Rubens, created between 1616 and 1618. It depicts a battle between the Amazons and the Athenians, led by Theseus.
February 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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20 Book Challenge

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4/20

Medea | The Witch of Colchis - Rosie Hewlett

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Book cover for the Witch of Colchis by Rosie Hewlett
February 12, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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20 Book Challenge

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3/20

Black Sun - Rebecca Roanhorse

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Book cover of Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse that is black with gold print and has a blue image that is the bottom half of a woman’s face and the top half is a raven.
February 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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20 Book Challenge

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2/20

Mom Rage - Minna Dubin

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February 9, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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20 Book Challenge

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1/20

American Gun - McWhirter &Elinson

Disclaimer: I’m don’t like guns.
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February 8, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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“Schnauz”er = Nosier
Buck had to inspect the incoming estate sale finds and got some beard decor. Not gonna lie, I’m pretty proud of how good his eyebrows turned out. #dogs #giantschnauzers #eyebrowsonfleek
February 6, 2025 at 10:26 PM