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Kelly Varner

@kellyv

Writer, reader, photographer, speculative fiction nerd. All else subject to change without notice.

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Photo of me and my spouse taken at a friend's Marvel themed wedding a couple years ago. It was epic

06.02.2026 07:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I just want to have fun.
Sigh.

06.02.2026 07:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Here, I got you some flowers.๐Ÿ’

(Photo by me, taken in a random field somewhere in San Diego County)

28.01.2026 11:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Photo taken through windshield of car with wipers in bottom of frame. The scene is a snow covered mountain road winding through a forest. It is actively snowing and the image is predominantly white.

Photo taken through windshield of car with wipers in bottom of frame. The scene is a snow covered mountain road winding through a forest. It is actively snowing and the image is predominantly white.

Wishing I was here right now.

(road to Big Bear, CA January 2024, photo by me)

22.01.2026 01:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I have a similar tradition except it's working on a story! ๐Ÿ“–๐Ÿ˜

01.01.2026 04:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Spending the week alone, up in the mountains. We can all call it a vacation but we all know it's mental healthcare.

01.01.2026 04:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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USPS Announces Changes to the Postmark Date System The United States Postal Service (USPS) has adopted a final rule (FR Doc.

As of 12/24/25, USPS changed policy on when they postmark mail. Mail dropped off is no longer guaranteed a same-day postmark. Tax returns & other time-sensitive items are now stamped when they reach a regional processing center, which may be days later. Plan deadlines accordingly to avoid penalties.

29.12.2025 16:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 2059 ๐Ÿ” 1682 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 245 ๐Ÿ“Œ 659
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#Caturday came and went. We must've slept through it.

28.12.2025 15:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It's been a pretty happy holidays.

27.12.2025 12:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Blessed Winter Solstice.

22.12.2025 02:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Yet another San Diego sunset.
(Photo by me this past weekend)

#sunset

16.12.2025 15:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Another San Diego sunset.

15.12.2025 11:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It's time to call our team in
It's time to win this fight
It's time to get it done now
On the Muppet Show tonight.

12.12.2025 05:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It's December. Yep.

02.12.2025 23:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Two cats on a green fuzzy blanket. The cat in the foreground is a short-haired Calico. She's white with black and brown patches. The cat in the background is a long-haired Siberian. He grey and light brown striped.

Two cats on a green fuzzy blanket. The cat in the foreground is a short-haired Calico. She's white with black and brown patches. The cat in the background is a long-haired Siberian. He grey and light brown striped.

Happy Caturday!
Kitsune and Blue have been lazy all day.

#cats

23.11.2025 03:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Toured an old gold mine and drank some apple wine today.

09.11.2025 05:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I have reached an age where I'm starting to become invisible. It's absolutely fascinating and frustrating at the same time.

Anyone else?

(Tonight's Beaver Moon for tax)

06.11.2025 06:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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With the exception of our two bathrooms, there is at least one shelf full of books. Our living room and my office could be considered small libraries by themselves.

Whenever I walk into someone's home that doesn't have books, I feel sad, like friends weren't invited to the party.

#bookshelves

26.10.2025 09:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Headshot of a mostly white calico cat. The top of her head is black and brown. She has one brown patch of fur under her left eye. Her eyes are green and she has a disapproving look on her face.

Headshot of a mostly white calico cat. The top of her head is black and brown. She has one brown patch of fur under her left eye. Her eyes are green and she has a disapproving look on her face.

It's certainly been a week. This photo of my cat says it all.

24.10.2025 13:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Admittedly, I'm struggling right now. I know I'll eventually see my way clear but, right now, I'm having a difficult time.

Were you the kid usually picked last for teams in school? I was. Dodgeball, Red Rover, you name it, I was usually the last one chosen. Begrudgingly chosen.

Sigh.

17.10.2025 06:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Pondering 53 in the last hour before 54. I honestly never thought I'd live this long.

13.10.2025 06:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This alternate timeline really sucks.
#cats

06.10.2025 05:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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28.09.2025 17:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 6996 ๐Ÿ” 2829 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 180 ๐Ÿ“Œ 103
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Did a thing. Will improve upon said thing for next time I do the thing.

29.09.2025 00:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a man in a tie is screaming in a kitchen with the words comic con is here ALT: a man in a tie is screaming in a kitchen with the words comic con is here

I really need to keep up with this account better.

Headed to LACC after work today.

26.09.2025 13:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you. It's been a rough week, but I'm on the back side of it now.

The photo was taken in my friend's front yard in northern Illinois. I believe the plant is called Joe-Pye. Her yard is a pollinator paradise.

07.09.2025 23:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It's been a hot minute since I last posted. After SDCC, I went to IL to visit a bestie for a long weekend. We had a smashing time. A couple weeks after coming home, I was struck down by a gastrointestinal illness that I am just now recovering from. Missed a whole week of work.

*Illinois Monarch

07.09.2025 23:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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SDCC is complete! I work with some hella cool peeps!

#sdcc

29.07.2025 21:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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the time variance authority summons you to answer some questions about the variant loki .. ALT: the time variance authority summons you to answer some questions about the variant loki ..

This can't be the correct timeline.

#life

18.07.2025 00:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I have found that to be true. In fact, by being really nice, I've been upgraded on two separate flights. For free. Who knew?๐Ÿ˜‰

18.07.2025 00:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0