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Marina Carstens

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I like books, art, and nature. I like cities, the circus πŸŽͺ (humans only), and being cozy. Living in Bellingham, WA 🌲✨ with my husband & our ghost dog Kiki (RIP πŸ₯Ή).

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Oh noooo!

07.03.2026 05:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A case of non-alcoholic beer from Kulshan Brewing Company. It's an IPA. The box/can art is made up of lines of color that swirl a bit. It's yellow, orange, red, and blue. The bottom half of the box/can is a darker blue.

A case of non-alcoholic beer from Kulshan Brewing Company. It's an IPA. The box/can art is made up of lines of color that swirl a bit. It's yellow, orange, red, and blue. The bottom half of the box/can is a darker blue.

They have Zero to Hero at Haggen now! #NABeer #CraftBeer #Kulshan

07.03.2026 02:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm not sure it helps to keep track of things in this way, but I'd like to read one book a month.

07.03.2026 02:15 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Whatcom Creek through the trees from Grand Ave in Bellingham.

Whatcom Creek through the trees from Grand Ave in Bellingham.

My walk home. Today was gloomy.

07.03.2026 01:25 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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APPLY | Noisy Waters Apply to paint at the Noisy Waters Mural Festival in Bellingham, WA.

This is for a fun mural festival in Bellingham, WA. Share with your artist friends! #PacificNorthwest

07.03.2026 01:23 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
An old brick building in Bellingham. A painted sign says, "Bellingham Theatre Guild."

An old brick building in Bellingham. A painted sign says, "Bellingham Theatre Guild."

Lunchtime today. The sun is gone!

06.03.2026 20:21 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Happy birthday! πŸ₯³ What a fun cake!

06.03.2026 20:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Wow, I didn't realize they actually bill newborns! πŸ˜•

06.03.2026 15:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If anyone is up for boosting, Bandcamp is holding a fundraiser for the Trans Continental Pipeline to help trans people escape from Kansas!

06.03.2026 12:05 πŸ‘ 2027 πŸ” 1054 πŸ’¬ 17 πŸ“Œ 21

The book is called Detour and I'm pretty sure they have paid advertisements written into the story. I'm interested in the premise.

06.03.2026 03:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm currently reading a book (not this minute, just in general). Reading again is part of my big plan to make my brain less stressed and mushy.

06.03.2026 03:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
An alley with murals on either side and blue sky with clouds.

An alley with murals on either side and blue sky with clouds.

An old building on a sunny day.

An old building on a sunny day.

A restaurant and a brick wall with a blue sky and clouds. A tree branch hangs down.

A restaurant and a brick wall with a blue sky and clouds. A tree branch hangs down.

The view of Bellingham Bay from the top of the stairs at Maritime Heritage Park.

The view of Bellingham Bay from the top of the stairs at Maritime Heritage Park.

Today at lunchtime.

06.03.2026 03:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You're completely right. It's not even "good" insurance if I'm getting that bill. Maybe good in comparison, but that's it.

06.03.2026 01:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Just got my emergency room bill from earlier this year for $422.70. I'm sure it would've been higher if I didn't have good insurance. We want universal healthcare not tax breaks for multi-millionaires and billionaires or new wars.

05.03.2026 20:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Donate to AyΓΊdennos a reunir a una familia separada., organized by Samantha Chito Hola, me llamo Samantha. Mi esposo Jonathan fue arrestado. Γ‰l estΓ‘ detenido … Samantha Chito needs your support for AyΓΊdennos a reunir a una familia separada.

Yesterday we learned of yet another family at my kids’ school with a detained parent.

Please share & donate if you can!

www.gofundme.com/f/ayudennos-...

05.03.2026 13:21 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Wow, that's no good!!

04.03.2026 13:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Why do they have to wait so long for the next booster?

04.03.2026 05:02 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

But what if Jeff Goldblum wants to buy them?! I should just open them and have a dinosaur-themed opening party with a dinosaur cake and Jurassic Park marathon.

04.03.2026 02:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Hmmm. πŸ€” I'm mostly joking because I don't think they're valuable. Maybe I'll open them up!

04.03.2026 02:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I had to throw away my favorite dish sponge and didn't have a backup. I had Brian go to the refillery to pick up a few more but they are out and they have a waiting list. I understand why. It's the perfect size. It's a great sponge!

04.03.2026 02:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Anyone want to buy some vintage movie cards? πŸ˜…

04.03.2026 02:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Three packs of Jurassic Park cards from the original movie. They have a price tag that says 69 cents.

Three packs of Jurassic Park cards from the original movie. They have a price tag that says 69 cents.

I bought these cards when I was 9 or 10 years old. I was under the impression that they would be worth something someday. This was 32 or so years ago. I still have them in the wrapper and all.

03.03.2026 22:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

It used to do this on Fridays. It's not Friday, and it's been a long time since I asked, but tell me something good from your life. I think we could all use that right now.

02.03.2026 17:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

It's sunny and beautiful outside & I'm going for a walk soon. I'm getting a lot of work done and feel good about it. I made a good lunch for myself today. (I gave you three because they aren't all that exciting, but I'm working on being more positive and appreciating the small achievements.)

02.03.2026 21:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Oak leaf sitting mat in varying shades of green

Oak leaf sitting mat in varying shades of green

Makomako leaf mat in blue with darker blue stripes

Makomako leaf mat in blue with darker blue stripes

Linden leaf mat in blue florals

Linden leaf mat in blue florals

Kawakawa leaf mat in green florals

Kawakawa leaf mat in green florals

Behold, I made A Shop. folksy.com/shops/anoddt...

So far it has leaf picnic mats backed with waxed cotton! More things to follow as I photograph them. #sewing #sewsky

02.03.2026 20:49 πŸ‘ 33 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
A table at a coffee shop with two vegan biscuit sandwiches and two Americanos in compostable to-go cups.

A table at a coffee shop with two vegan biscuit sandwiches and two Americanos in compostable to-go cups.

We got vegan biscuit sandwiches from Hammerhead yesterday.

02.03.2026 20:57 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A row of treetops and bright blue sky.

A row of treetops and bright blue sky.

It's such a beautiful day that I feel like I'm wearing 3D glasses. 🌞

02.03.2026 20:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I am pretty proud of this.

Wordle 1,717 2/6

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ID: Two rows of squares. The top row has blank squares with one green square at the end. The bottom row has five green squares.

02.03.2026 20:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The dock at Lake Padden.

The dock at Lake Padden.

The end of the dock with benches.

The end of the dock with benches.

The lake on a sunny day.

The lake on a sunny day.

A grassy area at the lake.

A grassy area at the lake.

It was sunny and nice outside today.

02.03.2026 05:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The creek through the trees.

The creek through the trees.

The creek in the forest.

The creek in the forest.

The forest.

The forest.

The tree canopy and bright blue sky.

The tree canopy and bright blue sky.

The air is so fresh here.

02.03.2026 05:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0