J.C. Kenney

Tonight’s dumb napkin cartoon…

Heavy fog and mist over parking lot with buildings to the left

I recall reading a story by @stephenking.bsky.social about misty conditions like this. Things didn't end well...

YouTube video by Mystery & Romance w/characters you'd like to know New Release in the Accidental Detective #mystery series!

#NewRelease With her eccentric circle of friends and colleagues, Kate has built a new life—full of mysteries, mayhem, & the occasional stakeout.
With humor and high stakes, The Accidental Detective #mystery series proves danger and friendship don’t retire quietly.
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Deep red-purple orchid and buds above white orchids in full bloom on a palm tree.

Need a breath of spring? There's nothing like flowers in bloom, like the new bud-dies joining the party in my front courtyard! And the white orchids are still in full bloom despite being bundled up twice for cold weather. Nature is amazing 😍❤

Your challenge in March is to read a book featuring coffee. How about The Betti Bryant Mysteries by @beelittlefield.bsky.social? cozymystery.com/links/keyles...

a tiny light brown dachshund is being held up by a human who is out of frame. they are at a beautiful snowy mountain range that looks straight out of a Pinterest photo. the dachshund pup, Frankie, is wearing a full body puffer jacket that matches her light brown fur perfectly.

This is Frankie. She just got a fancy new puffer and thinks she’s better than everyone now. And she is correct. 13/10 (IG: frankielasaucisse)

Our war with the Gorn should be over pretty quickly.
#StarTrek #Sisko197

If they ask you for money, they’re not a real publisher or agent.

Black cat with big round eyes peeking from the bottom right corner against a soft textured yellow background. Handwritten white text reads, “I hope everything goes well for you today.”

If your view of the blood moon is obscurred by cloud cover, might I suggest the alternative of reading Star Wars Outlaws: Low Red Moon?

(And/or listening to the song Low Red Moon by Belly)

Welcome to our March Challenge! Your task this month is to read a book featuring coffee. If you need help finding one, take a look at our theme page. cozymystery.com/themes/food/...

Ellen Byron on Instagram: "This spam email was so intense I HAD to dramatize at least part of it. That Theatre Arts degree finally pays off! 🤣🤣🤣 #spammarketing #cozymystery @severnhouseimprint" 35 likes, 10 comments - ellenbyronmariadirico on February 24, 2026: "This spam email was so intense I HAD to dramatize at least part of it. That Theatre Arts degree finally pays off! 🤣🤣🤣 #spammarketin...

This is wonderful. My friend @ellenbyronla.bsky.social 's dramatic reading of an AI-written marketing scam email she received about her new book... www.instagram.com/reel/DVKaoTn...

Images of an old silver 1999 Toyota Corolla for sale

You want a car that gets the job done? You want a car that's hassle free? You want a car that literally no one will ever compliment you on? Well look no further. The 1999 Toyota Corolla. Let's talk about features. Bluetooth: nope Sunroof: nope Fancy wheels: nope Rear view camera: nope...but it's got a transparent rear window and you have a fucking neck that can turn. Let me tell you a story. One day my Corolla started making a strange sound. I didn't give a shit and ignored it. It went away. The End. You could take the engine out of this car, drop it off the Golden Gate Bridge, fish it out of the water a thousand years later, put it in the trunk of the car, fill the gas tank up with Nutella, turn the key, and this puppy would fucking start right up. This car will outlive you, it will outlive your children. Things this car is old enough to do: Vote: yes

Consent to sex: yes Rent a car: it IS a car This car's got history. It's seen some shit. People have done straight things in this car. People have done gay things in this car. It's not going to judge you like a fucking Volkswagen would. Interesting facts: This car's exterior color is gray, but it's interior color is grey. In the owner's manual, oil is listed as "optional." When this car was unveiled at the 1998 Detroit Auto Show, it caused all 2,000 attendees to spontaneously yawn. The resulting abrupt change in air pressure inside the building caused a partial collapse of the roof. Four people died. The event is chronicled in the documentary "Bored to Death: The Story of the 1999 Toyota Corolla You wanna know more? Great, I had my car fill out a Facebook survey. Favorite food: spaghetti Favorite tv show: Alf Favorite band: tie between Bush and the Gin Blossoms This car is as practical as a Roth IRA. It's as middle-of-the-

When I ran the CarFax for this car, I got back a single piece of paper that said, "It's a Corolla, It's fine." Let's face the facts, this car isn't going to win any beauty contests, but neither are you. Stop lying to yourself and stop lying to your wife. This isn't the car you want, it's the car you deserve: The fucking 1999 Toyota Corolla. Google map of cars location

Never forget: 8 years ago a random person on Craigslist wrote the most effective ad for the Toyota Corolla, ever.

Today, my friend Penny Forst McGinnis is on the blog.

Thanks! I was surprised with the number of open source options. Collabora Office is another option.

An Experiment Business of Writing

I'm not happy with Microsoft, so I'm trying an experiment.
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Sunday Snippet is up with a whole lot of Look at Me! Stop by, there's a book sale and some fun! #booksky📚💙#wowb #seasonedromance open.substack.com/pub/nan819/p...

Omg. Okay, where are my #tisms? Listen up #autistic sibs, I just got told A THING and I’m having THOUGHTS. If you know me, you’ll be aware that I’m one of those people who will say things regardless of the % chance it will get me murdered. Like that time in Mexico. Or whenever I talk to a cop. Well:

In case anyone needs to hear this right now.

Escapism is OKAY. I know every day lately brings another insane headline, but you HAVE to rest your mind.

The human brain wasn't meant to process the overload of information we're used to now.

DO NOT feel guilty for protecting your peace. Ever.

Have you read The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder by C. L. Miller cozymystery.com/links/the-an...

Join us April 4th for a book release event for @alexsegura.com ENEMY OF MY ENEMY A Daredevil Marvel Crime Novel.
Signing and Q&A hosted by fellow Daredevil writer @ericaschultz42.bsky.social!

The President has launched our nation and our great military into a war of choice, risking American lives and resources, ignoring American law, and endangering our allies and partners. It does nothing to help with the urgent problems here at home that Americans face every day.

This is Buddy. He does hydrotherapy to stay strong and live forever as all good boys should. 14/10 #SeniorPupSaturday (TT: doggiesbeautysalon)

Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!

Happy to reach Friday! How about you?

Donate to Support She Got Game: Celebrate Female Athletes, organized by Flavor Flav Flavor Flav, the legendary rapper and Hollywood personality, has long been… Flavor Flav needs your support for Support She Got Game: Celebrate Female Athletes

Many of y’all asked how you can support and donate to our female athletes and the celebrations,,, so I created a Go Fund Me. I’m hopeful this can have an impact beyond the weekend and help those that represent the best of the US

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A cat looking at a laptop.

When your friend asks for help with their homework but all you can provide is an adorable profile and positive attitude. #catswithjobs

Let the Belgian racing chaos begin 😈 Our squads are ready for opening weekend! Check out our goals for Omloop:
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In Rep. Tony Gonzales, Republicans have a sexual predator in their midst who relentlessly pursued a married staffer which ultimately resulted in her suicide, and they refuse to do anything about it because they need his vote.

That is the 2026 Republican Party.

Dying To Live Here By Shelley Marsh - Salty Inspirations Shelley Marsh visits the blog to celebrate her new book Dying to Live Here. Learn about her inspirations and find cozy mysteries to add to your TBR.

In this guest post, I shared a bit about why estate sales inspired me while writing Dying to Live Here.
Many thanks to Salty Inspirations for sharing my guest post!

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