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Heather Hughson

@hughson.bsky.social

PhD Poli Sci, fmr financial analyst/advisor. Democracy, institutional design/reform, and Oxford commas. Cat staff.

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She managed to pass it the other day, thankfully! All better now, though I'm still not sure where she found it in the first place! πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ

18.10.2025 12:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A Tabby cat sits under a chair at the veterinary office, unaware that she is about to be x-rayed and sedated.

A Tabby cat sits under a chair at the veterinary office, unaware that she is about to be x-rayed and sedated.

The Tabby cat has big eyes and a lick mat full of high fibre food

The Tabby cat has big eyes and a lick mat full of high fibre food

The Tabby cat rests with a feather toy between her paws, plotting her next expensive adventure

The Tabby cat rests with a feather toy between her paws, plotting her next expensive adventure

Somebody ate an elastic band the other night, and spent yesterday at the vet's office. But apparently there is no surefire way to induce vomiting in a cat (unless your home has carpeting πŸ™„), so now she's getting a high fibre diet to hopefully help it pass from the other end πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ

16.10.2025 01:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hmmm the window throne is certainly her favourite spot indoors, but she loves sitting on the balcony for hours!

16.10.2025 01:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Nope, Willow has been with me nearly three years now!

16.10.2025 01:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a drawing of a star with a kiwi on it and the words " in attempt " above it Alt: a drawing of a star with a kiwi on it and the words " in attempt " above it

If she didn't toss half her cheese on the counter, I would excuse this as an attempt to stretch a limited food budget with little variety in a creative way. Draining, mashing, and seasoning the beans and sausage would go a long way, too. Leave out the sardines and soy sauce. Use something to bind it

16.10.2025 01:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Agreed. Then we can deal with terminology. They are "pain au chocolat", not "chocolatine".

27.09.2025 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That is a crime. A pastry crime.

27.09.2025 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A Tabby cat in a blue sweater sits on a chair and looks off into the distance

A Tabby cat in a blue sweater sits on a chair and looks off into the distance

The Tabby cat now has a pillow, as she rests near some lovely flowers

The Tabby cat now has a pillow, as she rests near some lovely flowers

The Tabby cat is cozy inside underneath a grey and white crocheted blanket in a window seat

The Tabby cat is cozy inside underneath a grey and white crocheted blanket in a window seat

It was chilly today, so Willow had to bundle up, then had a nap under the Sir Percival Fuzzyboots Memorial Blanket on the Lord Hobbes Prettytoes Memorial Throne. #CatsOfBluesky

30.08.2025 23:10 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I've heard "my brain just hasn't been the same since covid" more times than I can count. I know someone who is sick so often that you can't distinguish any more between a new sickness, getting over the most recent bout, and long covid. Yeah, I'm going to keep masking indoors.

31.07.2025 16:24 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Wow they cover only one Rx? That's evil. Up here (Canada), insurance is usually a blanket "we'll cover 80% [of generic where available]" sort of thing, no interfering with what I'm actually prescribed, no monthly ration. Just before Qulipta I went a month with a migraine+nausea nearly every day πŸ˜­πŸ’€

31.07.2025 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I often get doctors confused when they see I'm on Fiorinal because it's such an old drug, but it works in ways the newer ones don't for me. Qulipta may be worth asking about too, my insurance covers most of it and the company gave me a grant for the rest of the cost.
Good luck, fellow migraineuse!

31.07.2025 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A combination of Fiorinal (ratio-tecnal), Ubrelvy, keeping that eye closed as much as possible (I've thought of buying an eye patch for when I get the stabbing), and the darkest sunglasses I have, along with daily Qulipta (it took a year to get on that). Works within 2-4h about 70% of the time πŸ™ƒ

31.07.2025 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That's horrific. Do they also limit you to only one type of medication at a time? Because I can classify my migraines by type, and take different meds based on whether I have visual aura, a band, eye stabbing, nausea. What works like a charm for the visual aura does nothing for the stabbing.

31.07.2025 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Wordle has been playing dirty lately with things that aren't real words 😀

31.07.2025 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I had someone tell me the other day that ADHD people are incapable of hiding or suppressing their symptoms, that it's a hallmark of ADHD that the outward symptoms are always present. I would have laughed but was too busy masking.

20.07.2025 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

He has been working towards today's victory nonstop for years. There isn't a more hard-earned or well-deserved seat in the Commons. Fantastic groundwork by Fanjoy and his team. I hope the Liberals have him teach other candidates in "hopeless" ridings his ways.

29.04.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Trump singlehandedly torpedoed what would have been a landslide Conservative victory and handed it to the revitalized Liberals, losing a 21 year MP and party leader his seat in the process. Strategic genius.

29.04.2025 12:39 β€” πŸ‘ 324    πŸ” 29    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 1
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Traffic Noise Provokes β€˜Road Rage’ In Male GalΓ‘pagos Warblers Yellow warblers near busy roads become increasingly aggressive when traffic drowns out their territorial songs, and noise pollution could trigger fights.

Relevant to your interests, @brendonstuff.bsky.social:
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13.04.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh dear, then the worst is yet to come. I'm not sure if I would advise for or against being high for that last one, yikes.

13.04.2025 02:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wait are there four movies or five?

13.04.2025 02:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

If you start to freak out, just keep telling yourself: the baby isn't real.

13.04.2025 02:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh yes, some nice spring oyster 😻

29.03.2025 23:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I love this picture and artwork of Percival so much. It perfectly captures his mischievous glee when he's being a little scoundrel 😹β™₯️

10.02.2025 02:27 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Republicans are speed running through learning just how dependent they are on government funding.

09.02.2025 20:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A fluffy tuxedo cat sits inside a banker's box. Beside him are two more boxes filled with laundry. He looks pleased with his choice.

A fluffy tuxedo cat sits inside a banker's box. Beside him are two more boxes filled with laundry. He looks pleased with his choice.

Percy diligently inspected each box before making an informed decision. #CatsOfBluesky #SuperSeniorCatsClub #CatBoxSunday

09.02.2025 18:20 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Palpatine dissolves the galactic Senate. Critics call the move "controversial".

09.02.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A fluffy tuxedo cat is up on his going legs, grabbing a human leg as his toothless mouth snaps out towards a ribbon toy

A fluffy tuxedo cat is up on his going legs, grabbing a human leg as his toothless mouth snaps out towards a ribbon toy

04.02.2025 13:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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two men are sitting in front of a sign that says " white north " Alt: Bob and Doug McKenzie are sitting in front of a sign that says " white north ", playing with a disco ball

Don't forget, a Canadian fentanyl czar to deal with the 20kg annually crossing from Canada. I suggest a dual nomination to the role.

04.02.2025 12:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Gosh, I've missed you! 😹

28.01.2025 21:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A fluffy tuxedo cat rests his flouf inside a box. He looks warm and cozy

A fluffy tuxedo cat rests his flouf inside a box. He looks warm and cozy

Percy is a connoisseur of fine boxes 🧐

23.01.2025 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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