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A large grey cat perches on top of a cat tree by a window, surveying her realm.

The new cat tree is the perfect height. #Caturday #Petrebels

She lives in Canada

a young boy covering his face with his hands while a man says please say yes behind him . Alt: a young boy crossing his fingers and screwing up his eyes, saying please say yes

Please signal boost, it's for a good cause! 🙏

Hey folks - I'm working with an MS (multiple sclerosis) charity to find streamers to support fundraising in November. It's retro gaming themed, so if you're interested in more info - or you know someone who would be amazing - please chuck me a reply 💚

I'm sorry for your loss.

An elderly, fluffy calico is getting cheek pets.

*WHY DO YOU DISTURB MY SLUMBER?!* #Caturday

On October 3rd, I’m asking you to register to vote.

zohranfornyc.com/register

I'm watching that documentary "Before Stonewall" about gay history pre-1969, and uncovered something which I think is interesting. The documentary includes a brief clip of a 1954 televised newscast about the rise of homosexuality. The host of the program interviewed psychologists, a police officer, and one "known homosexual". The "known homosexual" is 22 years old. He identifies himself as Curtis White, which is a pseudonym; his name is actually Dale Olson. So I tracked down the newscast. According to what I can find, Dale Olson may have been the first gay man to appear openly on television and defend his sexual orientation. He explains that there's nothing wrong with him mentally and he's never been arrested. When asked whether he'd take a cure if it existed, he says no. When asked whether his family knows he's gay, he says that they didn't up until tonight, but he guesses they're going to find out, and he'll probably be fired from his job as well. So of course the host is like ... why are you doing this interview then? and Dale Olson, cool as cucumber pie, says "I think that this way I can be a little useful to someone besides myself." 1954. 22 years old. Balls of pure titanium. Despite the pseudonym, Dale's boss did indeed recognize him from the TV program, and he was promptly fired the next day. He wrote into ONE magazine six months later to reassure readers that he had gotten a new job at a higher salary. Curious about what became of him, I looked into his life a little further. It turns out that he ultimately became a very successful publicity agent. He promoted the Rocky movies and Superman. Not only that, but get this: Dale represented Rock Hudson, and he was the person who convinced him to disclose that he had AIDS! He wrote the statement Rock read. And as we know, Rock Hudson's disclosure had a very significant effect on the national conversation about AIDS in the U.S.

Some amazing gay history. Listen up kids.

A fluffy gray cat looks menacingly towards the camera.

I've been very patient but it is now *past* dinnertime. #Caturday

Seeing the Bill Watterson originals full of pencil lines of stuff that didn’t work, scuffs the eraser didn’t pick up, white out galore and more was something I needed to see to remind myself that nothing is perfect the first go and tweaks need to be made and you’re allowed to try again.

A timid yellow cat peeks out from under a couch. A cat water fountain is in front of her with a messy puddle in front of it.

I didn't do it. #Caturday

An elderly calico looks up at someone sitting at a dinner table

Excuse me, are you going to finish that? #Caturday

a dark picture of an orange cat on his back on a rug. he’s ready to be a little freak

Ok cats, humans are getting sleepy. Time to be a little freak

Like to charge, reskeet to cast!

A large, fluffy gray cat sits, safely but expectantly, under a kitchen table.

Mooshka waits to hear whether it's safe to come out yet. #Caturday

Molly Ivins, dressed in a sort of satin blouse with a neckthing that I'm going to call a scarf?. She's smiling with every cell in her body. Beaming radiantly the joy of being righteous and kind at the same time. Her eyes closed almost to a squint, and every pearly white on display. Gods bless you, Molly, you were a hell of a person.

My favorite evergreen Molly Ivins quote:
"I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and then wraps themselves up in the flag."

People saying Trump is dying or possibly dead, but I for one would urge caution, because it is quite possible a second healtbar will appear as he enters his second phase and a gargantuan centipede will burst forth from his torso, so be careful of his new sweep attacks and toxic buildup from bites.

This, from the Quakers, is a pretty good example of how to resist pressure from bigot lobbying groups. Effectively “we legally can allow trans people to use the loo, we morally should, and we tried it and nothing bad happened”

Was it the most delicious decision you have made recently?

An elderly, fluffy calico grooming herself.

Her little feet just kill me.

A small pile of red rose hips on a yellow and blue patterned tablecloth.

Here are some plant parts, we are still figuring out our new climate.

A yellow cat looks up sleepily from a green cat tree by a large window.

Ever vigilant. #Caturday

A paper burger king crown with text in Basque and a basque cross sits on a table.

Still some royalty in France I guess

An elderly cat sits on an outdoor concrete step. It looks like a pretty nice day.

Eskur having an Al fresco #Caturday

A large, fluffy gray cat lounges on a bed. A fan in the background is blowing her fluff.

Moosh wishes you a refreshing #Caturday

A lovely croissant sits on a white plate next to a jar of apricot jam, on a colorful tablecloth.

So tasty tasty. The bread here is amazing, pastries as well, but sometimes I do miss good ol' North American coffee cake.

Started running again today (after an injury) - I may have lost my fitness but I haven’t lost the ability to sob as I run

A yellow cat peeks under a bed. Her body language indicates serious interest.

Kalabaza really wants to know what's hiding under the bed. #Caturday

An elderly, fluffy calico loafs near a portable phone charger.

I've been sitting here for hours, but I'm still not charged. #Caturday

Bienvenue ! We just moved here last week. I hope you get your sleep fixed up quickly!