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Kristin Whittlesey @kawhittlesey.bsky.social · 2h

They were superb. They’ll remember tonight for the rest of their lives, whether they pursue music or not. They were superstars. (Also, the crowd most definitely understood the assignment!!)

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Kristin Whittlesey @kawhittlesey.bsky.social · 2h

He knows it, too!! 😂

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Kristin Whittlesey @kawhittlesey.bsky.social · 2h

I’ve had him since he was 6 weeks old. 🥹

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Kristin Whittlesey @kawhittlesey.bsky.social · 3h

19yo Waylon salutes her. He’d date her, but she’s way too young for him.

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Kristin Whittlesey @kawhittlesey.bsky.social · 3h

Dear work: I love you guys, but I’m quitting to become a full-time Wright Middle School Mariachi Band groupie. 😍😍😍

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Kristin Whittlesey @kawhittlesey.bsky.social · 11h

Thanks!! You too!

Kristin Whittlesey @kawhittlesey.bsky.social · 11h

I'm jealous. I needed to write at least 1,000 today. I'm at 225, and most of them are garbage.

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Kristin Whittlesey @kawhittlesey.bsky.social · 17h

WOTD “capital idea” edition. Capitol vs. Capital. (This is a rerun, by request!) It’s only an “o” capitol if it’s a building. And it’s only a “Capital C” capitol if it’s in Washington D.C. When in doubt, you probably want “a.”

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Kristin Whittlesey @kawhittlesey.bsky.social · 19h

Just managed to squirt a big ol’ dollop of makeup into my coffee. The day has to get better from here, yes?

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Kristin Whittlesey @kawhittlesey.bsky.social · 1d

(Also, yes. I drew today's board sideways. Never whiteboard before coffee.)

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Kristin Whittlesey @kawhittlesey.bsky.social · 1d

WOTD “the cat’s OK” edition. Onto vs. On To. How to know which one you want: If you can replace it with another preposition, such as “upon,” you want “onto.” If you can leave out the “on” and still have a complete sentence, use “on to”: “Let’s go (on) to the next chapter.”

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Kristin Whittlesey @kawhittlesey.bsky.social · 2d

WOTD - Tennessee Tuesday, “safety first” edition. Nervous as a Cat in a Room Full of Rocking Chairs. These may be the worst cat and worst chairs I have ever drawn. Hold on to your tails and have a great Tuesday!

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Kristin Whittlesey @kawhittlesey.bsky.social · 3d

I'll go with Chris Whitley, "Livin' With the Law," please!

Kristin Whittlesey @kawhittlesey.bsky.social · 3d

It's historically accurate. You're perfect.

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Kristin Whittlesey @kawhittlesey.bsky.social · 3d

WOTD “technical difficulties” edition. Impediment. If your Monday morning routine has been disrupted by the nationwide AWS outage, we raise our coffee cup to you in sympathy and solidarity.

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 5d

MSNBC Grandmas in Skechers seamlessly reclaiming the frog from 4chan Nazis in about six weeks has gotta be the political upset of the century.

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Kristin Whittlesey @kawhittlesey.bsky.social · 6d

WOTD “readin’ and writin’” edition. Bibliomania. If you suffer from this condition, come sit by me. And hold me accountable - this massive “to be read” pile of mine isn’t gonna read itself.

*** Southern Festival of Books is this weekend!!! I hope to see some of you there!

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Kristin Whittlesey @kawhittlesey.bsky.social · 7d

WOTD “custom orders” edition. Tailor To vs. Cater To. Forget about sewing and cooking - we’re tackling a specific misusage today. I heard someone on the radio this morning talking about how a plan had been “catered to” a particular group. And, no. The plan was “tailored to” “cater to” those people.

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Kristin Whittlesey @kawhittlesey.bsky.social · 8d

WOTD “and another thing…..” edition. Expand vs. Expound. You can expand on a topic by broadening the conversation. You can expound on a topic by talking about it at length. If you’re adding to it or increasing its reach, you’re expanding, not expounding.

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Kristin Whittlesey @kawhittlesey.bsky.social · 8d

“I’m just gonna lie here for 5 more minutes,” our heroine thought to herself as she snuggled deeper under the covers. 90 minutes later…..

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Kristin Whittlesey @kawhittlesey.bsky.social · 9d

I would say if you have completed the Chicago marathon? Yeah, you're entitled to wear that thing all you want.

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Kristin Whittlesey @kawhittlesey.bsky.social · 9d

I mean, honestly, everything is better in Sticklandia.

(Also, I do have a Sticklandia "bible," so I can keep track of what is and isn't allowed. For example, there are no cows in Sticklandia.)

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Kristin Whittlesey @kawhittlesey.bsky.social · 9d

WOTD - Tennessee Tuesday. Fixin’ To. This Southernism has its roots in an older definition of “fix,” meaning “to prepare.” If you’re fixin’ to do something, it’s happening momentarily. Any second now. Here we go.

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Kristin Whittlesey @kawhittlesey.bsky.social · 10d

All of my numerical passwords and PINs are from land line phone numbers I have lived under that were held in other peoples' names. (This only gives something away if you are a former roommate of mine who remembers what our phone number was in 1990-whatever.)

bleary @bleary.off-the-records.com · 10d

If anyone needs me I will be in the museum, lying down next to the bog bodies.

Did people really memorize phone numbers before cell phones, or is that just a movie thing?
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I was watching some old shows from the 90s and noticed people would just dial numbers from memory - like they'd call their friends or family without looking anything up.
Made me wonder if that was actually normal back then? Did people genuinely have all their important numbers memorized, or did most folks keep a little address book or written list nearby?

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Kristin Whittlesey @kawhittlesey.bsky.social · 10d

Whoa. That is WILD. And doesn't bode well for my ride-sharing future, lol.

Also, OMG! You're the perfume Alyssa! You tried to help me find a replacement for my beloved Hermès Amazone years ago. I ended up with Jardin Sur Le Nil, and if they ever discontinue that one I will yeet myself into the sea.

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