Writer, poet, freelance editor, MFA in WCYA from VCFA, gardener, tai chi chung, cook and sometimes baker. Words are my life. Never without a book to read.https://bsky.app/profile/kathyquimby.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/kathyquimby.bsky.social/post/3mtmpf5hefk2zIt was a fungi kind of day in the Krusch Preserve, Cambridge, VT #August #mushrooms #fungi #nature #vermont21 Aug 2026 21:29 +0000at://did:plc:bo35pip2tgcvtml5amu6vvog/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtmpf5hefk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/kathyquimby.bsky.social/post/3ms2nspqs7s24It's been a lovely blueberry season. 9 quarts in the freezer, these in the fridge, and more to come.01 Aug 2026 23:48 +0000at://did:plc:bo35pip2tgcvtml5amu6vvog/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms2nspqs7s24https://bsky.app/profile/kathyquimby.bsky.social/post/3mqesaaiwgk22Photo from July 11, 2023. That year's flood in my village inspired my forthcoming picture book. When the River Rose is the story of two friends coping after a disaster, and will be published by @rootstockpublishing, with luck in 2027.11 Jul 2026 13:43 +0000at://did:plc:bo35pip2tgcvtml5amu6vvog/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqesaaiwgk22https://bsky.app/profile/kathyquimby.bsky.social/post/3mphg45uz622o"My editor" is one of the top ten possessive-pronoun+noun phrases in the English language. I've always said I wanted an editor who would do for my work what I try to do for my clients, and I am so fortunate to have that in @jengennari.bsky.social https://static.klipy.com/ii/d7aec6f6f171607374b2065c836f92f4/8d/d0/nOn6VHan.gif?hh=138&ww=245&mp4=aTkn0Sg4wRKM4m&webm=ShSnZ03wXdGu5DLjMO29 Jun 2026 21:19 +0000at://did:plc:bo35pip2tgcvtml5amu6vvog/app.bsky.feed.post/3mphg45uz622ohttps://bsky.app/profile/kathyquimby.bsky.social/post/3mjjvijkoks2aOne reason geology is cool. [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Apr 2026 12:29 +0000at://did:plc:bo35pip2tgcvtml5amu6vvog/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjvijkoks2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/kathyquimby.bsky.social/post/3mimtjm5gvc25Spring is creeping in, even in northern Vermont.03 Apr 2026 23:06 +0000at://did:plc:bo35pip2tgcvtml5amu6vvog/app.bsky.feed.post/3mimtjm5gvc25https://bsky.app/profile/kathyquimby.bsky.social/post/3lriyatlqxc25Our whole first strawberry harvest. The "patch" started with two donated plants three summers ago, so I am happy.13 Jun 2025 17:41 +0000at://did:plc:bo35pip2tgcvtml5amu6vvog/app.bsky.feed.post/3lriyatlqxc25https://bsky.app/profile/kathyquimby.bsky.social/post/3lrg7ddjiws2aSo happy to see that you are never too old to debut! Also loiking forward to this book! [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Jun 2025 15:09 +0000at://did:plc:bo35pip2tgcvtml5amu6vvog/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrg7ddjiws2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/kathyquimby.bsky.social/post/3lr4wo4qrek2tThis bouquet from my garden, plus a neighbor's yellow iris are now above my parent's urns. We buried my mother's ashes yesterday. 96 is a long time, and she will be long remembered, too.08 Jun 2025 22:40 +0000at://did:plc:bo35pip2tgcvtml5amu6vvog/app.bsky.feed.post/3lr4wo4qrek2thttps://bsky.app/profile/kathyquimby.bsky.social/post/3lhp6zqoxzc2nRereading REDSHIRTS by @scalzi.com and it's bringing some much needed pure delight! #booksky08 Feb 2025 22:46 +0000at://did:plc:bo35pip2tgcvtml5amu6vvog/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhp6zqoxzc2n