Earthquake. Teeny one. Los Angeles.

Can it really be 52 years since Zeffirelli's 'Romeo and Juliet' opened in New York? I remember standing in line outside the Paris Theater, waiting to see it -- and weeping at the end. I'll post a clip in Comments.

Smoked my first hit of pot this year. I’m such a stoner.

Here’s to 2026

Finally reading Sharon Blackie’s Hagitude. I see myself deeply in it. Something awakens spiritually in menopause that insists on rooting down into life. I knew I’d focus on teaching/guiding Imaginal empowerment this year, but it’s even clearer what my path is now. Humansontheverge.com

Rare morning cuddle with our most ornery 17 year old Jack Russell, Stella. She’s in her “ice cream” days (who knows how many weeks left she has so might as well just eat ice cream) so every moment is precious.

12YO girl signed up to do “stand up comedy” at the talent show. 13YO boy decided to heckle her. Teacher started to tell the boy to leave her alone, but the 12YO comedian said “no, no, let him go, this is the closest he’s ever going to get to having a conversation with a girl.”

I’m looking for 100% Filipino people who are willing to submit a cheek swab test in hopes for a genetic match to my aunt, who is battling blood cancer. The registry for stem cells doesn’t have many Filipino people in it, and joining it could help many. Please share/reach out to me! bit.ly/4aiUIKQ

In case of racist uncles or dead moms or someone saying "only two genders" or your gifts didn't arrive on time or you have a tummy ache or this day is just awkward and you wish it was over: Arlo loves you as you are. You can be okay anyway and it's okay to not be okay. Happy Thursday!

What timeline did we get stuck in and what’s the code to get us out?

Early 90s card from the Carlins…

I want to be with those who know secret things or else alone. ~Rainer Maria Rilke [Fine Day in London by Hector Colard (1896)]

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All of this, but especially back to the AI debate too. As a writer, I can feel in my gut when something works and clicks, but that's because I've spent thousands of hours practicing and getting it wrong. I've seen how my work does/doesn't resonate. When you're generating... how do you learn?

Just watched Train Dreams. Gorgeous.

I predict that AI’s first truly profitable venture will be in phishing and scamming the elderly

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Year 1 data on congestion pricing in Manhattan… * Vehicle traffic: -11% * Foot traffic: +3.4% * Storefront vacancy: -0.9% * Pollution: -22% * Revenue for mass transit: $548M So YES this has been a huge success.

As I’m shedding “shoulds” during my end-of-year inner shedding ritual, I’m sitting with the wise thought - “And Kelly, make sure this shedding isn’t another “should!” #AnotherDeepSillyThought

substack.com/@thecycle/no... WTF is wrong with these people.

Dear SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, Are you still up? I once called MUNI to report that a bus had pushed my car from behind. The person on the phone asked me what I was doing? I'll tell you the rest on NEW YEAR'S EVE at The Palace of Fine Arts www.purplepass.com/events/33288...

Watched Frankenstein tonight. Beautiful.

Wow.

Evacuation warnings issued for L.A. burn areas ahead of holiday storm

Truth.

open.substack.com/pub/kellycar... A story I wrote for Taylor Negron’s Christmas show from 15 years ago. I hope you enjoy. 🎄

I think if we’re paying for a 128gb phone that amount should be used for what we want it to be used for and the almost 50 GB needed for “systems & iOS” should be added into the capacity of the phone FREE or charge for less since we aren’t getting the whole capacity. Might as well advertise 78 GB ffs

It looks like it's been scrubbed from every official 60 Minutes page now. It's only a 30-second promo but here it is if you didn't get a chance to see it.

Happy Solstice 🌞! What I consider the actual new year. Here comes the light!

If you think switching which corporate owned legacy media outlet you consume is the solution, you don't really understand how deep the problem is. It's not just ABS, CBS, WaPo or the LA Times. It's the system in which they work. The only solution is to support pro-democracy independent media.

Can we just jump to the step where we all agree there’s nothing left to watch b/c some idiot or mega-ego is in charge and all that’s available are our dvds & books & magazines, & calling friends and going to live theater or clubs & we, at least once a week, go out and just stare at nature.

Tonight’s dumb napkin cartoon…

Call my dad.

Might have to start a jigsaw puzzle tomorrow to kick off the holiday week.

Current issue of @theonion.com nails it again.

I have a prompt for these people: "what is self awareness?"

when you have to release the epstein files while also trying to selectively omit the guy who's in them more than anyone else

Held my last Humans on the Verge event of the year today. Honored to introduce and deepen people’s relationship to their rich, hidden inner life and resources. I’m so grateful for the Jungian & Imaginal psychology shoulders I stand on. Animal mundi collendae gratia!

Jupiter - Two hour time lapse showing 3 moons and the Great Red Spot. This was the 2nd of the night. C6- ASI585 -IR720 Pass filter #astronomy #astrophotgraphy

My State in Colorado does alot of great things for Wildlife.

5 years ago today

HUGE NEWS from the new Epstein files: Records show that Maria Farmer, who worked for Epstein, filed a "child pornography" report to the FBI in 1996. The FBI has never before acknowledged that complaint. The case went nowhere, and mass abuse followed. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...

Mañana we gather, shed, and spark.