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Kristen Holder

Kristen Holder

Melungeon Fireflies and Other Cultural Stories of Lightning Bugs

Whenever I see fireflies twinkling in the cornfields, I think about a tale that I heard from my Melungeon peers that connects fireflies…

1d ago

Melungeon Fireflies and Other Cultural Stories of Lightning Bugs

1d ago

Kristen Holder

What Is the Difference Between a Cemetery and a Graveyard?

The terms cemetery and graveyard seem interchangeable, but they’re really not. What are the subtle variations? Let’s explore why cemeteries…

Jun 14

What Is the Difference Between a Cemetery and a Graveyard?

Jun 14

Kristen Holder

I’ve Dreamt This Exact Thing a Dozen Times in Two Weeks

She was taking me somewhere as a surprise, and I had agreed to a blindfold and noise-canceling headphones for the trip. I had no idea where…

Jun 8

I’ve Dreamt This Exact Thing a Dozen Times in Two Weeks

Jun 8

Kristen Holder

Sometimes Feeling the Strongest Happens When You’re Weakest

At 40, I was recently diagnosed with colon cancer, and I spent 7 days in the hospital following a resection surgery that cut out fungating…

Jun 8

Sometimes Feeling the Strongest Happens When You’re Weakest

Jun 8

Kristen Holder

I Ate Duck Eggs — This Is What They Taste Like

What do duck eggs taste like? What do they look like? Where can you buy them? You’ll find all the details you need here.

Apr 22

I Ate Duck Eggs — This Is What They Taste Like

Apr 22

Kristen Holder

Why Did Plants Evolve to Bear Fruit?

As any human being with a sweet tooth can attest, fruits probably evolved to be filling and palatable. This isn’t an accidental gift; by…

Mar 23

Why Did Plants Evolve to Bear Fruit?

Mar 23

Kristen Holder

Kristen Holder

Kristen Holder is a writer who enjoys history, travel, weather, space, and obscurity. She loves cats, hoarding facts, and creating adventures from the mundane.

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