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Kathy Flann

@keflann.bsky.social

Writer, 4 books, incl. How to Survive a Human Attack: A Guide for Werewolves, Mummies, Cyborgs, Ghosts, Nuclear Mutants, and Other Movie Monsters. Words in McSweeney’s, Boston Globe, WaPo, Slate, HuffPo. Member HWA, SFWA www.kathyflann.com

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24.11.2025 14:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is the BEST possible thing! πŸ¦„πŸ€£

24.11.2025 12:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sure, Mondays are rough, but have you tried carrying the weekend with you in Day 3 dry shampoo hair?

24.11.2025 12:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Signs we’re using too much hyperbole: My third grader lost his nickel and said, β€œDear God, this is a total nightmare.”

23.11.2025 21:39 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Yorkie poo

Yorkie poo

Not me reflecting on the amazing job Ken Burns does of capturing harsh living conditions while I brush my yorkie-poo’s teeth.

20.11.2025 04:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Tucker Carlson says he’d consider suicide if he raised a daughter like Liz Cheney.

Tucker Carlson says he’d consider suicide if he raised a daughter like Liz Cheney.

It’s a strange world that has fingers crossed for the weirdly specific scenario that Tucker Carlson raises a daughter like Liz Cheney.

08.11.2025 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Protest

Protest

Pic doesn’t do justice to how many seniors come out weekly to protest at this intersection. They’re also on other corners. #Baltimore

05.11.2025 21:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s International Stress Awareness Week! I don’t know about you, but I am aware.

04.11.2025 00:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This evening, my dog slammed my laptop shut with a paw and said, β€œNeither time nor kibble is a construct.”

02.11.2025 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🀣 Oh no!! 😷

28.10.2025 20:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just a quick note to say my 9yo son and I now wear the same shoe size.

28.10.2025 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

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25.10.2025 14:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m embarrassed to say I don’t remember Mr. Rooter’s first name.

25.10.2025 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

My dog kept tiptoeing downstairs in the pitch black last night β€” he usually sleeps like a 10-pound rock. I heard him go again and followed, bracing for an intruder, a fire, a cocaine bear. But in fact, he was inspecting the empty timed feeder I’d brought out of storage to check the batteries

25.10.2025 04:20 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Dear Republicans, it’s not β€œjoking” if you actually mean it. Instead, it’s called β€œlaughing.” Examples of the distinction between β€œjoking” and β€œlaughing” include Scar and Chucky.

20.10.2025 12:33 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

ONE place had a β€œkids’ martini” β€” really a Shirley Temple β€” and now my 8yo marches into every establishment, like β€œCan I get a martini or?”

12.10.2025 03:24 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Almost every day, someone points at my Yorkie mix and asks his age and I say nine, and they go, β€œWhat?? But he’s so little!” and I’ve legitimately become curious if everyone knows how small dogs work. πŸ‘€

30.09.2025 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man with a beard wearing a striped shirt is smiling Alt: a man with a beard wearing a striped shirt is smiling

The β€œout of control” people of Portland:

27.09.2025 16:23 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man with red hair is making a funny face while wearing a colorful shirt . Alt: a man with red hair is making a funny face while wearing a colorful shirt .

That thing happened where a stranger waved …. at someone behind me why does this always feel like a small death? 🀣

27.09.2025 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Travel dental floss: Because the only thing stopping people from flossing on vacation is the gi-normous container.

26.09.2025 00:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

www.nextavenue.org/my-sport-sur...

24.09.2025 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Article about dog agility

Article about dog agility

This is my first literal fluff piece! 🀣 It’s the featured story on the site today. Many thanks to @nextavenue.bsky.social! Link in comments. #dogs

24.09.2025 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

www.nextavenue.org/my-sport-sur...

24.09.2025 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

www.nextavenue.org/my-sport-sur...

24.09.2025 14:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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21.09.2025 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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EPA tells scientists to stop publishing studies, employees say Staff from the EPA’s Office of Water were summoned to a town hall meeting this week and told to pause the publication of most research, pending a review.

Wait wut

www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

20.09.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 78    πŸ” 54    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 6

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20.09.2025 14:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My neuro-divergent child has once again cracked himself up singing, β€œSelf-control to Major Tom, Self-control to Major Tom…THIS IS SELF CONTROL TO MAJOR TOM!!”

20.09.2025 14:05 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Exciting upgrades to the First Amendment include replacing free speech with luxury options, like $100k Whisper Status and our fabulous $1 million Gold Visa Chatterbox Package!

20.09.2025 05:54 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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19.09.2025 22:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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