thisβ¦thing Iβm feeling. I am unfamiliar with it. I remember the vague shape of it faintly from a time long past.
is itβ¦β¦β¦.hope? π
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thisβ¦thing Iβm feeling. I am unfamiliar with it. I remember the vague shape of it faintly from a time long past.
is itβ¦β¦β¦.hope? π
a little late, but #Halloween flashback to that time our kid was Ursula the Sea Witch. (we hand-sewed all those purple felt βsuckersβ onto her tentacles!)
01.11.2025 21:21 β π 9 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0large and very cute tabby cat asleep on radiator cover
Charles has had just about enough Mondaying for one day. #cats
27.10.2025 21:23 β π 88 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0a grey and white tabby cat sitting on top of a closet with a defiant and triumphant look
Jack wishes everyone a defiant, joyful, and safe Saturday. β
18.10.2025 13:32 β π 9 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0a cardboard Halloween witch decoration. she wears a tall black hat, an orange blouse, a short green skirt, and black boots. her hair is in kicky pigtails.
a cardboard skeleton decoration. He is smiling and playing an orange guitar
our vintage witch and skeleton are dancing despite the darkness.
13.10.2025 21:12 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0happy Caturday from Adventure Jack, who has finally taken the great leap onto the tallest bookcase in the living room. Trudy (the ceramic head) wonders how heβll get down. #cats
11.10.2025 15:02 β π 8 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0a tortie cat and a tabby cat cuddled together on a light blue chair.
these two. things are very bad but they still make me smile. #cats
30.09.2025 19:46 β π 7 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0donβt forget to have good times with people you love. you donβt have to keep it positive, you donβt have to put on a fake smile. just be there with and for each other. ingest sugar. enjoy the fact that the soulless, small person in charge will never know the joy and satisfaction of true friendship.
28.09.2025 01:55 β π 5 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0brandied apple pie a la mode
touched grass tonight in the form of a dinner out with a couple dear friends. there was good conversation, a smiley waiter, and brandied apple pie a la mode. for this fleeting moment, my mind feels like a slate wiped clean.
28.09.2025 01:49 β π 6 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0if youβre tired of your heart breaking in a bad way and want it to break in a good way instead, I recommend listening to this song:
youtu.be/RNEY1IxURAs
Iβm very sorry to hear of your loss, and the complicated feelings that go with it. sending love your way. β₯οΈπ«β₯οΈ
22.09.2025 04:15 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0a chocolate cupcake with fudge and pink raspberry layered icing
everything is awful but I walked around outside with my family and got a cupcake, and then I worked on editing my novel and designing a scrapbook of early childhood memories. what small joys did you manage to find this weekend?
22.09.2025 01:52 β π 8 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0unfortunately, yes.
19.09.2025 21:27 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0a tortie cat curled on her side atop a cat tree, peering out of one eye and showing her one pink toe bean
Lulu says the weekend better behave if it knows whatβs good for it. #cats
19.09.2025 21:26 β π 11 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0stuck in my head on a loop. wonder why. youtu.be/Az5dzXRRh4E?...
18.09.2025 15:15 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0a tortie cat and a tabby cat standing at attention in a hallway with a wooden floor.
the #cats are standing at attention, staring at the humans and wondering what the next move is.
same, cats. same.
cover of Rainy Day Music by the Jayhawks
Rainy Day Music on a sunny day.
08.09.2025 12:52 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0good old Charles, soaking up the Saturday sun. #cats
30.08.2025 17:01 β π 9 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0A tortie cat sitting defiantly on the vetβs sink
a grey and white tabby hiding under a bench
Lulu and Jack displaying very prototypical Lulu and Jack behavior at the vet. #cats
26.08.2025 16:34 β π 7 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0someone save me from buying this t-shirt from the 2022 Arbor Realty Trust Corporate Challenge
24.08.2025 14:50 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Deep Sea Diver was amazing in Lancaster, PA last night! feel fortunate to see such an incredible band in a small venue. β₯οΈπΆβ₯οΈ
24.08.2025 02:24 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0To me, seeing someone announce art or good news during terrible times isn't like trying to sell balloons at a funeral, it's like getting hugged at that funeral. When maybe you didn't know how much you needed that hug. From anyone. Or everyone. Folks need all the soul fuel they can get.
22.08.2025 17:48 β π 724 π 248 π¬ 12 π 14Lulu, a tortie cat, sits majestically on a wooden staircase with a penetrating gaze.
Lulu dropping in to remind everyone that she is magnificent and will not be taking questions at this time. #cats
22.08.2025 18:15 β π 51 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0haha, I love it!! π»
18.08.2025 12:37 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0thank you! π
16.08.2025 19:20 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Lulu, a tortie cat, sits with a severe glare beside a small red childrenβs piano.
do not disturb Lulu while sheβs writing a masterpiece. #cats
16.08.2025 19:20 β π 45 π 4 π¬ 1 π 0birthday fun vintage shopping at Illicit Rag here in Baltimore! also: banana Oreo, bad TV, a birthday serenade from the teen, and some high-quality goofing off. A+ day, no notes.
15.08.2025 01:18 β π 5 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0A local animal rescue, AARCS, is dealing with 18 litters of kittens right now and is specifically requesting more pate foods. Food can be purchased through their Amazon wishlist β₯οΈ
www.amazon.ca/registry/wis...
Propaganda by Sparks
Three Women by Lisa Taddeo
I know itβs a small thing to get excited about, but getting excited about small things is just about the best and only way to experience real happiness these days.
(hereβs what Iβm reading and listening to tonight)
I love when an evening flows just right. when I spend a satisfying amount of time on reading, writing, music, and TV, and end up in bed at a decent hour anyway.
08.08.2025 03:01 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0