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Joan Grey

@joangrey.bsky.social

Author, cat wrangler I write Paranormal Women's Fiction, Queer Romance, Modern-with-Magic. I'm foaming at the mouth left wing, I live in New England, and I drive a stick shift.

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That u wants to float around and go everywhere!

My fav recipe is:

2 c flour
1 Tbs baking powder
1/3 c oil
2/3 c milk

Mix dry, add wet. Knead ~10 times, form into 6x6 square, cut into smaller squares. Bake at 425ยฐF for ~15 mins, until golden.

Fill with butter and eat them all.

13.10.2025 16:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Huh. That argument/discussion in the article could be used to support UBI. He's not sure what humans will do without "(fake) jobs", but he's sure humans will find something.

Yes, absolutely. Give us UBI, and we'll create art and science that is fulfilling and amazing, in the best ways.

13.10.2025 16:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Why is 'biscuit' so hard to spell!? I love to eat them and can't spell them the first time! Ugh.

13.10.2025 16:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What Happened When AI Came for Craft Beer A prominent beer competition introduced an AI-judging tool without warning. The judges and some members of the wider brewing industry were pissed.

โ€œIt is attempting to solve a problem that wasnโ€™t a problem before AI showed up" is ABSOLUTELY the defining quote about how AI gets rolled out in every use

www.404media.co/what-happene...

13.10.2025 13:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 239    ๐Ÿ” 81    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
Screenshot from Columbo. He his talking to his dog, which is sitting is the drivers seat of a car. โ€œOkay, Iโ€™m gonna put you in charge. You take care of the car. Youโ€™re a responsible dog. When I get back, if the carโ€™s okay, Iโ€™ll give you another cookie.โ€

Screenshot from Columbo. He his talking to his dog, which is sitting is the drivers seat of a car. โ€œOkay, Iโ€™m gonna put you in charge. You take care of the car. Youโ€™re a responsible dog. When I get back, if the carโ€™s okay, Iโ€™ll give you another cookie.โ€

โ€œIf the carโ€™s gone,โ€

โ€œIf the carโ€™s gone,โ€

โ€œIโ€™ll give you another cookie anywayโ€

โ€œIโ€™ll give you another cookie anywayโ€

โ€œbecause I love you.โ€

โ€œbecause I love you.โ€

Happy Columboโ€™s Day

13.10.2025 11:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7260    ๐Ÿ” 2517    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 30    ๐Ÿ“Œ 52

Okay, I've figured out names for the main characters of the second set of books and I've got the first chapter blocked out.

Fleshing out the other books' characters will be more work, I think.

13.10.2025 01:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I mean. A dungeon under there sounds reasonable. I'd believe just about anything from this administration.

13.10.2025 00:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm trying to write. In one story I need to do more character work, because one mc is only a cardboard cut out. In a second story, I've got the characters down, but none have names.

Ugh.

13.10.2025 00:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A rectangular painting of orange and blue foliage layered as if double exposed. Above the plants a red sun with a large, pale yellow halo partially obscures a second sun behind

A rectangular painting of orange and blue foliage layered as if double exposed. Above the plants a red sun with a large, pale yellow halo partially obscures a second sun behind

Haze on Two Horizons, 2023

12.10.2025 16:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 590    ๐Ÿ” 204    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I think there's a way to see who's blocked you; maybe you'll recognize their handle.

11.10.2025 01:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

He should totally have a tiny personal bowl of ramen.

10.10.2025 22:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh nooo. I'll go look up what the changes are.

This sort of thing is part of why I'm doing my own narration, tbh. I'll have to also do my own marketing, but being tied to 'zon isn't great.

I see Willow has finally decided to go looking for her snacks on her own!

09.10.2025 13:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I am tired. I mis-read this as 'thieving regurgitation' and I thought, why on earth would I *steal* vomit. I can just wait for one of my cats to over-eat.

I need a nap.

09.10.2025 03:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Aww, what a cute Willowface! And kibble! No veggies, though.

Here's hoping Syd does well!

09.10.2025 02:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Farnham's Freehold was not the first Heinlein I read, (I think that was Friday) but it was the first time I really noticed creepiness in fiction. I wasn't very observant as a young reader, but that book taught me to pay more attention. Oof.

09.10.2025 01:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Good point. My monsters are similarly not allowed in the attic. They visit the basement for 5 minutes every morning, though, while I set out Morning Treats. They haven't been in my car, either. Hmmm.

08.10.2025 23:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I have bad news for you about places his butthole has been.

Everywhere.

(I once saw an online conversation in which people were insisting they never let their cats in the counter. I know damned well those counters were covered in cats when the humans were out. I've met cats.)

08.10.2025 23:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you! I'm always looking for good recipe sites!

08.10.2025 23:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'll bet you're a lot of fun at parties, especially ones with Horf and sheepz. And good food and kind people.

08.10.2025 22:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

He lies like that a lot and is always happy to have hands in there rubbing. Best tummy.

08.10.2025 15:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€˜I was up all night prayingโ€™: Dolly Partonโ€™s sister asks fans to โ€˜pray with meโ€™ Hours after the first post, Freida Parton clarified saying her sister has "been a little under the weather."

"Could you pray for my celebrity sister..."

Oh, um, sorry but no, that's not really something I'd--

"--Dolly Parton?"

*knees hit floor*

08.10.2025 12:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 468    ๐Ÿ” 70    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 13    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
A large tan tabby cat is lying mostly asleep in a pile of clothes and blankets on a couch. He has stolen my seat.

A large tan tabby cat is lying mostly asleep in a pile of clothes and blankets on a couch. He has stolen my seat.

A large tan tabby cat is taking up most of the room on a desk. If he could, he'd shove the keyboard onto the floor and take all the space.

A large tan tabby cat is taking up most of the room on a desk. If he could, he'd shove the keyboard onto the floor and take all the space.

A pretty brown and black hen is staring blankly into space. She has no observable thoughts or brain cells.

A pretty brown and black hen is staring blankly into space. She has no observable thoughts or brain cells.

A large tan tabby cat is lying on his back on the floor, displaying his cream colored belly.  His hind legs are relaxed, his front legs are gently curled and he'd like you to pet his belly. It is not a trap.

A large tan tabby cat is lying on his back on the floor, displaying his cream colored belly. His hind legs are relaxed, his front legs are gently curled and he'd like you to pet his belly. It is not a trap.

I'm a stranger, but I, too, have had Those Days. Here's some kitties to help.

08.10.2025 14:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We just watched an hour of car crash video. Oddly educational.

08.10.2025 03:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I understand that you're trying to understand, but this issue is deep and complex and it's not my job to explain it to you.

Just assume that any information coming from a police source is the opposite of the truth.

08.10.2025 01:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

He'd be so good at tap! All those toesies.

07.10.2025 21:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

So, to go back to your point, why do you think there won't be shooting?

07.10.2025 21:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

OMGosh, there's snacks and A Toy!

Yay for so many words! And congrats to your kid!

I'm finding the story I planned to work on slow going and dry. I think I need to do more character design.

But maybe I'll just spend time on the project I'd planned for next January, instead.

07.10.2025 19:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

*the only part which is NEW

07.10.2025 17:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

One last thing, then I'm off to run errands.

In the US, police only lie.

07.10.2025 15:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The police here, ICE, Border Patrol, etc have been murdering brown people for decades. The only part of this which is me is that now the gov't is openly supporting this slaughter.

07.10.2025 15:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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