Steph_Alchemist

Welcome back!

Very satisfying! The eternal struggle of squirrels vs squirrel-proof feeders is always good for a laugh.

a stuffed white cat is sitting on a box with its hands outstretched . Alt: a stuffed white cat is sitting on a box with its hands outstretched . Clearly trying to point out start should be obvious.

Current mood

Family of man killed by off-duty ICE agent in LA demands charges: ‘The ache will never go away’ After Renee Good’s killing in Minneapolis, calls grow for accountability in the shooting of Keith Porter Jr on New Year’s Eve

Keith Porter, another man killed by ICE.

Keith Porter.

Alex Pretti.

Renee Nicole Good.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

A visual representation of the universal food: dough stuffed with tasty stuff.
They all look delicious.

Nope, I grew up there.

I also used to live by the Niantic!

NYE 2025 had a much better finish than NYE 2024. Last year, I had to go to the ER due to a monster sinus infection. No such issue this time. Now, I'm getting ready to start 2026 with a cute, little 5K.

ABBA - Dancing Queen

Gah. It's just so tacky.

I was thinking of Independence Day, with the whole "alien invasion". But could we get those 15-minute cities?

Are you *sure* that misspelling was due to Ai?

Curzon is home!!! Despite a night with below zero wind chill, he's perfectly fine, just a little muddy.

Curzon is missing. I let him out back to do his business and he just disappeared. I've looked and I haven't found them. Anybody if you're in the Potomac/ Bethesda area please keep an eye out.

Yep, it can wait until morning.

Happy Thanksgiving! May your butter dishes be full, your turkey cooked just right, and your pies plentiful! 🦃🦃

They are gorgeous! And look challenging. Congratulations!

I "know" him from Cold Case Files and WWDTM, but the rest is completely new to me.

So many reasons why I describe Biology as "messy". One more reason to add to my list.

Thank you, Senator. Please try to convince Kaine and the other spineless Dem senators to hold the line.

Bienvenue, Marcel! You have landed ever so softly. 😻

In other words only "The Best People TM". /s.

😄

"Look what you made me do. "

That's exactly why it started on Monday.

The ALT text is delightful!

I'm so sorry about Fergus. It is the hardest decision we have to make for our pets. 💔😿

It's a great pic! Happy Spooky Season! 🎃

Giant Work Project (TM) #1 is finally done!!
Alas, Giant Work Project (TM) is still looming.

I'm still gonna celebrate.

It's solid advice.