Happy #WhiskersWednesday from Zara and Pete. Both are enjoying the new quilt and a little late afternoon sun streaming in.

I just now finished assembling the 24” addition to my Barn Star quilt to make it king size (108 x 100). Pete walked in just in time for his modeling assignment 😻 I think he actually showed up just in time for his wet food dinner (and pill). I am pleased with the extension! #quiltsky

Happy #caturday ! Pete had a vet recheck yesterday, X-rays of lungs and spine, got another antibiotic shot, 2wk’s of 2x/day painkiller, and increase to steroid to 1/day. Poor guy… his back is sore, but he decided to curl up next to me on the quilt last night 😊 Zara tucked in tight too 😻😻

It is finally chilly enough to put the water quilt I made myself on the bed in CNY. It makes me smile to have purposely made MYSELF something quilted. #quiltsky

I’ve been enjoying working on a MUCH larger scale block this afternoon! 24” square finished vs the 6” square green FPP block from this morning. I’m adding on to my Barn Star quilt top (S.Cavanna) to make it king size. The pattern’s top is 80x100, after added blocks ➡️ 104x100. Pete cameo #quiltsky

Happy #caturday fromPete and Zara. Pete started the day at 3AM which was earlier than I was hoping for, BUT the boy wanted to have wet food. I’ll take it compared to hoping he’d get up and having to call for him in recent weeks. Pete’s been hanging out with me too instead of under the bed 👏🥳

This challenging block (6 1/4” sq) was my goal for today’s quilting. Thanks to Pete, (3AM 😻) I got an early start. I feel good about the result even though I chose raw edge appliqué for the inner scallops. Today’s goal ✅ - Now I can work on other FUN quilt projects in progress. #quiltsky

My granddaughter (almost 4) helped make chicken pot pies for her family. She LOVES cooking! ❤️👩‍🍳❤️ Seasoning, some chopping, & rolling out dough was all her… I stepped into the other room for a sec & … “gramma, I did a little more seasoning…” I had her quickly show me what- sage! Phew! #cooking

Pete and Zara saw the vet today- routine check up plus a follow up for Pete. Zara (14) was not pleased. Pete was less pleased… he threw up on the way as usual (paper towel on the ready!). He is staying in his steroids for his back & got an antibiotic injection for his respiratory infection. #cats

The North Rim of the Grand Canyon just a year ago. It deeply saddens me to think of all the devastation that the wild fire last July did to the grand structures & vicinity. It was such a lovely location to drink in the natural landscape from. Bryce was my favorite #nationalpark, but this was next.

Happy #caturday from Pete and Zara. We all hope that your weekend brings you joy, some respite from stress, and many instances where you find beauty around you.

It has just ‘been a day’ today… the nearly 4 preschooler dilly-dallying to the third power, oppositional 18 mo who can turn his skeleton to jello in a nanosecond, & most recently, a disrespectful dismissive Midea-sent technician to remove the mold & remedy a design flaw in the U shaped AC units. 😢😣😡

A third clutch of mourning doves have hatched at my daughter’s house. We were surprise when mom returned to sit on a next two weeks ago … AGAIN. I just spotted two chicks next to dad who just flew in to give mom a chance to forage. They hatched last Friday. #birds

Pete is still taking life at a slower pace since he injured his back a few weeks ago and then tweaked it again a week later. The vet says these injuries take time 🫤. He now has steps UP and DOWN to places he insists on being and he is using them 👍 Happy #caturday to all.

A few more lovely quilts from today at the Tompkins Co Quilters Guild show: Honeybee (Yvonne Kennedy) with a lovely array of different quilting designs and Autumn Afternoon (Anita Bellini Weiss) #quiltsky

Tompkins Co Quilters Guild show near Ithaca NY today. Saw some lovely quilts! Just Dandy (Kristin Thompson), Bluebell Mountain (Anne Swanecamp Williamson), & Starburst (Susan Hilliker) were a few I really loved the piecing and quilting on❤️ #quiltsky

A few more beautiful flowers from my daughter’s back yard (while trying hard not be on the receiving end of the water squirted my granddaughter is wielding). My favorite color nasturtium, some beautiful snap dragons, a cosmos, and hydrangea. #bloomscroll

More flowers in my daughter’s garden. The zinnias and snapdragons I started from seed. #bloomscroll

My daughter’s flowers were especially lovely yesterday. Nasturtiums line her driveway. #bloomscroll

Two quilt books arrived today and BOTH take my breath away🥰❤️ Alice’s Wonderland Sampler Quilt and Becolourful Quilt Collection. I adore old fashioned samplers and vibrant moderns. Quilter question: Does a self-imposed monthly fabric budget include books or is that a ‘book budget’ 😂😉? #quiltsky

I got my #Covid and flu vaccines over the weekend (65). My daughter (teacher) just got her Covid vaccine at Wegmans (NY) without issue, no Rx needed. It boggles my mind that RFK jr is putting millions at risk with all the BS “science” 🤮 disassembling our great scientific/medical research community.

My granddaughter & I did a little cooking while her little brother was napping. We made broccoli cheddar quinoa bites ( www.ahealthysliceoflife.com/munchkin-mea... ) AND we made cookies! Snickerdoodles from Sally’s Baking Addiction. sallysbakingaddiction.com/soft-thick-s... She loves cooking!

I’m working on challenging 4.5” square blocks. There are ~365 blocks total- 16 are complete😂 A parallel project w/ my FL friend -keeping pace give or take a few. This feels like 4th sem. calculus where you see the beauty, purpose, & skill developed but swear like a sailor in frustration! #quiltsky

I just received a delicious tomato pie from my neighbor up the street! I have never had such a delicious tomato dish ever- fresh basil, drizzled reduced balsamic, flaky homemade crust, and made with tomatoes from my garden! I sent him home with another dozen large Carolina Golds. #food #gardening

Happy belated #caturday from Zara and Pete (and me 😊). Zara is actively “assisting” me in block construction while Pete is deeply sleeping. May your weekend bring you moments of peace AND joy! Take care of yourself…

I’m closing out week#1 of full time childcare for grandkids. I’ve learned a few things: 17 mo will pull off diaper if not wearing pants/shorts, 3.75yr old is QUEEN of the dilly dally, toddler nap training not fun, but WORKING, & most importantly, grandkids are amazing! Pete likes them! #grandkids

Peter is being especially adorable… #cats

Happy #caturday from Pete and Zara. Pete is feeling MUCH better it seems- zipping downstairs and loudly meowing through the house with a little ball in his mouth. I’m so thankful that he’s much more himself.

I’ve been caring for my granddaughter (3 3/4) and grandson(17mo) today since 6:45 this morning. We made a trip out to grandma’s house (25 mi) midday for lunch, play, and the garden. Pete spent some time with us & even joined on the cat side of the garden fence. Here is our haul & Pete😻. #gardening

Never before in our history has one man exercised such unbridled discretion affecting the lives of so many of us, while simultaneously preventing others — Congress, the courts, the American people — from having a say or even knowing what he’s going to do next. This is what dictatorship looks like.

Our CSA included eggplants last week so that means Baba Ganoush! Grill the eggplants until very tender, cool, peel, and mash. Costco pitas ❤️, fresh parsley from the garden, homemade tahini. Easy and good. Serious Eats has an excellent recipe www.seriouseats.com/the-best-bab... #gardening #food

Pete has NOT been himself for a couple of days- cautious. He cried out in pain when I picked him up last night😢😳. We saw the vet today & she thinks he injured his back a bit. That was happy news to me as I imagined every awful thing in the world… so happy #Caturday to you & our special kitties!

#RockinTuesday Keeping the rocks local… the beach at Fair Haven State Park NY on the south shore of Lake Ontario

#RockinTuesday Mesa Verde NP, Arches NP, Goblin Valley State Park UT, and Bryce NP. These are some of my favorite rocks.

Inspired by @goodport.bsky.social BLT pasta salad, I made a delicious green salad variation. I omitted the pasta & increased the greens. Also made 1:1 ratio of mayo & salad dressing. Carolina gold, mini Romano, chocolate sprinkle, & black cherry tomatoes just picked from my garden. #food #garden

My creamsicle Peter says “hey! A quilt to model AND it is #caturday !” I finally finished assembling the Fire &Ice Bargello quilt top that @traciehh.bsky.social and I are making as a parallel project. It is nice to be back home w/Pete & Zara. I hope you find some joy today! #quiltsky

My road trip to NC was a good one! Having 4 grandkids together was loud & hilarious. I am richly blessed with my family🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰 The Museum of Science in Durham is the BEST Sci museum I have ever been to for younger kids! Exploratorium in San Francisco #1 overall for all ages. #grandkids #blessings

The grandsons driving their little blue cars 🥰🥰 #grandkids

Happy #caturday from Pete, Zara, and my wonderful cat sitter!

The four grandkids together is mostly going well. As a mom & a grandma, having my kids and my grandkids together is truly wonderful! The two boys(17 & 21 mos) are BROS & it was clear in the first 2min!!! My 3 1/2yr old backseat driver explained that I don’t listen to her directions 😂 #grandkids

I’m doing my first road trip with grandkids (and their parents)…It is taking twice as long😂🫤. I spent quality time at three awesome playgrounds today as we made it HALFWAY to Durham. My granddaughter is a serious back seat driver! “Keeping an eye on you grandma”. #grandkids

I confess that I left summer squash, cukes, and tomatoes on neighbors’ doorsteps today… I am now THAT gardener in the neighborhood 😂😬 My own counter has TOO MANY tomatoes collecting on it. #gardening BTW Carolina Gold tomatoes are amazing!

I have 1/2 of the Bargello Fire & Ice quilt top sewn. @traciehh.bsky.social & I are doing a parallel project together 😊 after meeting at Quilt Week in Paducah in April. I love Tracie’s use of Kaffe prints. Funny thing- my fabrics were inspired by HER quilt shown on POST a few years ago! #quiltsky

90’s again here in CNY & the garden needed some water & maintenance. I pulled a few carrots, cut off the butter cup squash to cure, pulled out unwanted fig leaf squash 🤷‍♀️ that was labeled as Delicata starts 🫤 - clearly NOT. More room for yellow summer & acorn squash. Potatoes dug too. #gardening

Pete must have really awful vision with being so cross-eyed. He is pretty adorable though… He is always close by and a friendly little guy 😻 #cats

Pete Hegseth shares a clip saying women shouldn’t have the right to vote, the 19th Amendment should be “repealed,” and women should “submit” to their husbands: “All of Christ for All of Life”

I hope that there have been many a happy #caturday among Bluesky folks who note the day & have extra appreciation for our fur family members & friends. Pete is sitting on the porch swing with me -ignoring the racket the chattering hummingbirds are making near/at the feeders. A welcomed bit of joy.

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Paula Poundstone @paulapoundstone Kristi Noem says it’s lazy of SOUTH PARK to make fun of women, specifically her for how they look. Maybe. But she seems to think it’s fine to arrest and assault people for how they look.