Kathy Fish

I guess folks are sick of hearing about the invasion of my city, especially as some tiny symbolic concessions have been made and the lawmakers might kind of talk about giving the invaders slightly less money. But it's still happening. We are still invaded. They are still abducting my neighbors.

I know I read it many years ago, but I need a refresher, Kate. I found Big Blond online, so will reread. But I totally trust your instincts on this!

Today’s story was “Here We Are,” by Dorothy Parker, 1931, in Cosmopolitan. A newly married couple bickers on a train on their way to their honeymoon. Parker is such a sharp, witty, smart writer. I’ll share just one perfect line:

“There was a silence with things going on in it.”

❤️

Today’s story from the current issue of Story Magazine was “On the Edges of Sunlight,” by Alexandra Magearu. This is the kind of writing I deeply admire, but could never execute. Lush, breathtaking, dreamlike prose. A nightmarish, dystopian story that moves into something like hope.

Good for the soul. ❤️

@livesinpages.bsky.social is reading a story a day! @alexanderchee.bsky.social is reading a story a day! @kathyfish.bsky.social is reading a story a day! @joshuahebburn.bsky.social is reading a story a day! @caitluce.bsky.social is reading a story a day!

you love to see it.

read online that someone set-up a premium rate phone number where callers get charged $3.99/ min. then they posted flyers in their neighborhood that said "call this number to report illegal aliens," but the number just puts them on hold with music. so far, they've made $17,000

"You were mean to us, so we had to murder you" is the tactic this rancid, racist canned ham is going with, in case you were wondering if things were going to get better.

Oh my goodness, what a treasure for you, Diane. ❤️

Photo of Patricia and Mark McCloskey, in St. Louis, pointing guns at demonstrators protesting the death of George Floyd, attached to a post on X.com from the Climate Defiance account with text: "Patricia and mark McCloskey brought weapons to a protest. They were honored as keynote speakers at the 2020 RNC.

Hmmm...

On De La Soul and Elif Batuman by The Paris Review June 2, 2022 – This week, we rewatch the music video for “Stakes is High” and consider the role of chance in “Either/Or.”

This was in 2022 and was such a surprise. Probably the closest I'll ever get to The Paris Review. www.theparisreview.org/blog/2022/06...

Oh thank you! So glad you enjoyed it, Angela!

Good.

Oh it's so wonderful to get paid! Congratulations, Angela! 🌟

Ah! Congratulations, Angela! I am delighted to hear this! 💙

Here's the thing, Greg — free speech is still protected by the First Amendment under the Constitution.

If you want folks to stop saying you're the secret police who are kidnapping and killing people, maybe stop acting like the secret police who are kidnapping and killing people.

“If you call us the gestapo, we will have no choice but to act like the gestapo to stop you from calling us the gestapo.”

Honoured to be featured in WestWord's member spotlight.

Shout outs to @kathyfish.bsky.social @taniahershman.bsky.social @pleomorphic2.bsky.social @mizuki-yama.bsky.social @claudiamonpere.bsky.social @fionamckay.bsky.social

And all at @retreatwest.bsky.social 👏🏼

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Love the interview and agree so much about @claudiamonpere.bsky.social 's exceptional writing, Cole. Congratulations on all your recent accomplishments! (And thanks for the shout out. 💙)

Just let the masked, lawless, trigger-happy goons do their jobs!

omg

It's unreal right now. It's a nightmare, Bronwen.

I don’t want to hear anything from an elected official unless it’s a plan to defund the DHS and impeach Noem, Bovino, etc. No texts. No emails. No talk about the economy. Step up or step off.

Grand Lake 2026

Just signed up for this September writing retreat with @kathyfish.bsky.social and Nancy Stohlman! Woo hoo!

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Oh, thanks so much, Sarah! 💙

There are a few spaces left! A beautiful, restful place to write in Colorado this September. Join us! 🍁🦌🌲📚

Oh hurray! I'm thrilled, Sarah! See you in September. 💙

In the interest of time, I'm only teaching three flashes tomorrow in my workshop but they are awesome and I'm swooning and I can't wait to read them to you and talk about them. 💙

Oh, sending love! Menopause and perimenopause are the worst. I was no prepared for how they wreaked havoc on my mind and body.