J.C. Lillis

a man in a green hoodie smiles with the words " this feels weird " below him ALT: a man in a green hoodie smiles with the words " this feels weird " below him

this…thing I’m feeling. I am unfamiliar with it. I remember the vague shape of it faintly from a time long past.

is it……….hope? 🌊

a little late, but #Halloween flashback to that time our kid was Ursula the Sea Witch. (we hand-sewed all those purple felt “suckers” onto her tentacles!)

large and very cute tabby cat asleep on radiator cover

Charles has had just about enough Mondaying for one day. #cats

a 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. ✊

a 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.

happy 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 he’ll get down. #cats

a 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

don’t forget to have good times with people you love. you don’t have to keep it positive, you don’t 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.

brandied 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.

YouTube video by Samantha Crain - Topic Joey

if you’re 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

I’m very sorry to hear of your loss, and the complicated feelings that go with it. sending love your way. ♥️🫂♥️

a 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?

unfortunately, yes.

a 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 what’s good for it. #cats

YouTube video by R.E.M. - Topic Exhuming McCarthy

stuck in my head on a loop. wonder why. youtu.be/Az5dzXRRh4E?...

a 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.

good old Charles, soaking up the Saturday sun. #cats

A tortie cat sitting defiantly on the vet’s sink

a grey and white tabby hiding under a bench

Lulu and Jack displaying very prototypical Lulu and Jack behavior at the vet. #cats

someone save me from buying this t-shirt from the 2022 Arbor Realty Trust Corporate Challenge

Deep Sea Diver was amazing in Lancaster, PA last night! feel fortunate to see such an incredible band in a small venue. ♥️🎶♥️

To 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.

Lulu, 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

haha, I love it!! 😻

thank you! 😊

Lulu, a tortie cat, sits with a severe glare beside a small red children’s piano.

do not disturb Lulu while she’s writing a masterpiece. #cats

birthday 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.

Check out my list on Amazon

A 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 ♥️

www.amazon.ca/registry/wis...

Propaganda by Sparks

Three Women by Lisa Taddeo

I know it’s 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.

(here’s what I’m 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.