On The Turntable Now Still * Bright by Amythyst Kiah (2024) I finally had the opportunity to see this artist play in person at the Word of South Literary and Music Festival right here in Tallahassee.

Good morning #VanderWild

Tallahassee peeps (and anyone else who may be interested), I'm doing a thing tomorrow evening. Online and free. Register below. www.mobilize.us/democraticen...

Not only was I upgraded to 1st class, but the pilot gave me this. 😁 I must have done something good. 🍀 #blessed

Wow! I must have picked up some good karma. Got upgraded to 1st class. 😁

I'm sitting here in the airport on my way home from Mo*Con, after an extraordinary weekend. I love being with people who can challenge the way I think (in friendly and generous ways) and help me see the world from different perspectives. Not to mention all the creativity and inspiration!

I have an essay in this book. I'm very proud of it. Titled 'Curating Creativity.'

Don't you love walking into a bookstore, community center or someone's home and seeing so many familiar books on the bookshelves? It always makes me feel at home surrounded by good friends. 😁❤️📚 #books #amreading

My Key Lime pound cake looks like Florida. 😬 (I ate it all and it was yummy! 😋)

Hello, pretty birds, keeping cool in the birdbath. 😍 #VanderWild

Well, hello there, little fellow #VanderWild

Next stop on the Tallahassee Indie Bookstore Day Bookcrawl is Cascades Park where the Word of South Music and Literary Festival is being held. Lots of Indie booksellers here: Common Grounds Books Lovestory Book Co #IndieBookstoreDay #books

Happy Indie Bookstore Day! #IndieBookstoreDay #books #MidtownReader #Iamreading

Looking forward to digging into this book soon. The first time I met George Schaller, I was at Eric and Paulette's house. I was wearing my cat pajamas and heard a knock at the door. When I opened the door, there stood George. He said, "Who are you?" I replied, "Who are YOU?"

You guys!!! This is just from walking to the mailbox! Heard just now: Carolina Wren, Red-bellied Woodpecker, American Crow, Downy Woodpecker, Tufted Titmouse and Northern Cardinal. Plus some cute dogs. 😁❤️ #VanderWild

Seen yesterday #VanderWild (?)

With the happy couple! My nephew Garrett and his beautiful bride Kaitlyn. Congratulations and Mazel Tov! 🎉🎊🥂

Seen and heard today: Black-crested Titmouse, Bewick's Wren, House Finch, Black-chinned Hummingbird. Also lizards and other creatures of the earth and sky. #VanderWild

Happy HAPPY Siblings Day to Judy Bordman Sarate , Jennifer Bordman Meek and Jody Bordman Giles . I will see you all TONIGHT! 🎉🥳😘 (Bonus addition of Jason Kennedy in these photos ❤️)

Y'all are going to love this new story by @ghoulpus.bsky.social

A few more great posters #NoKings

Here #NoKings

My incredibly generous and talented cousin Bruce made me some chopped liver by hand!!! No food processor. He had it shipped to me and it just arrived. How lucky am I?

Hello, Dear Readers! Today I am pleased to share this new story by @michaelcisco.bsky.social . A different kind of folktale. Enjoy! reactormag.com/tatterdemali...

Seen and heard today: Large variety of birds in the neighborhood & beautiful flowers. Usual suspects: Northern Cardinal, Carolina Wren, Tufted Titmouse, Carolina Chickadee, Blue Jay. #VanderWild

Today, today, TODAY! St. Francis Wildlife is having a baby shower at Native Nurseries. If you can't join us, you can still donate a gift from the registry for our sweet, wild babies. www.amazon.com/baby-reg/stf...

It's baby season!!! St. Francis Wildlife Association is having a baby shower at Native Nurseries tomorrow afternoon. Tallahassee peeps - Come join us!

A new kind of folk tale from @michaelcisco.bsky.social

Hello, my friends! Today I bring you another wonderful Graff story by @@carrievaughnco.bsky.social . I'm not lying when I say these stories have pulled me back from the brink. The Healing Power of Story. Enjoy!

The Know-It-Alls!!! Back together again for one night only.

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A new Graff story coming next week from @carrievaughnco.bsky.social I can't wait. I LOVE Graff. Love love LOVE!.

Good morning! Check out this Red-shouldered Hawk. #VanderWild

The chorus outside right now! And the weather is beautiful, too. (Wild Turkey???) #VanderWild

It was just two weeks ago when this beauty was released into the world. THE RAINSEEKERS by @matthewkressel.net is the book you need. Go get your copy today!

Good evening! Just now in the backyard! (Sound up). In addition to the Barred Owl, there's also a Northern Cardinal (naturally), a Carolina Chickadee and a Yellow-rumped Warbler. #VanderWild

I was fortunate to spend time with my nephew Pioneer and his group while they were in Tallahassee for a residency at FSU in November 2024. They were working on their new show Apollo. A joyous evening. I was even luckier to attend the premiere of that show last April in Miami. It was inspirational.

I remember one time walking into my Grandma's kitchen and I was surprised to see her crying. When I asked her what was wrong, she told me she felt like she wasn't doing enough to make the world a better place.

Well, I don't need the Merlin App to know what bird this is! Had to chase him, slowly 😉, to get the photo. #VanderWild

I don't know about the snakes, but there are grackles! #VanderWild

Lots of birds today on my (very short) walk. I think they missed me! Some of the usual suspects plus others, including a Pine Warbler (did not get the screenshot). #VanderWild

Today, today, TODAY! Today is the pub date of THE RAINSEEKERS. Congratulations to @matthewkressel.net on this extraordinary book! 😍❤️📚. Do yourself a favor a pick up a copy today! You're gonna love it. us.macmillan.com/books/978125...

Yes, I know we all agree that Neo was the ONE, but take a look at my sweet Jackson on Valentine's Day in 2009. He was truly my love cat. Used to hug me around my neck. 😻 #valentinesday #Caturday

Baby season is almost upon us! In honor of Valentine's Day, send a donation to St. Francis Wildlife Association and bring some joy (plus baby formula) to our ambassador Mango, a sweet possum. 😍❤️ www.wctv.tv/2026/02/13/s...

So nice to be loved. Wishing love, peace and happiness to all on this Galentine's Day and tomorrow for Valentine's Day and for the rest of the year ❤️😘(Did I tell you that I'm blessed?)

Nice welcome home. And it's gorgeous outside. (I can always count on the Northern Cardinal to brighten my day 😊) #VanderWild

Short story collection coming out in July by Haralambi Markov. His stories have transformed me and they will do the same for you.

Seen (and heard, mostly heard 😉) today. Right outside the door! #VanderWild

Good morning! #VanderWild

So happy to see this story by @renanbernardo.com on the list. Congratulations! 🎉