⚠️ Cold weather mode engaged ⚠️ Making a shit ton of winter meals to freeze: shepherd's pie, tourtière, quiche, meatloaf, hamburger soup, mac n cheese, maple-balsamic pork chops... Nice on those days I want to thaw something and have an easy meal of comfort food in a hurry.

⚠️ Cold weather mode engaged ⚠️ Making a shit ton of winter meals to freeze: shepherd's pie, tourtière, quiche, meatloaf, hamburger soup, mac n cheese, maple-balsamic pork chops... Nice on those days I want to thaw something and have an easy meal of comfort food in a hurry.

The urinalysis showed an astounding number of transition cells, which the vet says strongly suggest malignancy. Yoko likely doesn't have long, and our aim is to treat her with antibiotics for UTI, and gabapentin for pain, and to try to maintain her quality of life before we have to put her down. 💔

Furry-ends, paws in for Yoko. She is not doing well, peeing everywhere, and there's blood in her urine. While at the vet, she passed a blood clot the size of a small lentil. They're administering fluids before trying a UA. There's what feels like sand in her bladder. #pets #cats

I was at the supermarket, and the young man bagging my groceries asked, "Paper or plastic?" I told him I didn't much care and to pick. He looked at me sternly and replied, "I can't do that. Baggers can't be choosers." #DadJoke #joke #humor

Feeling really sad. I need someone to watch over me. Guess it's just you and me tonight, George (Gershwin).

So... I wasn't really part of the conversation all afternoon until, oh, wait... you decided to make a comment on something about my physical appearance? Something done to me during emergency, sight-saving surgery? You couldn't act your 54 years and "overlook" that deformity? Happy Fucksgiving. 😡

Annnnnnnnnd... I'm sick yet AGAIN. I'd really like to be able to eat without getting sick. I hope the labs and chemistry reveals the nature of the issue and the source of the pain. So far, it *looks* like DKA, but I highly doubt that's it.

Diva A: Are you bringing anyone to the cast party? Diva B: No. I'm flying solfeo. Baaaaahahahahahahaha. Sorry, but bad #music puns are a rite of passaggio. I hope you don't mind that I take such artistic libretti. ;) #opera #joke #JokeOfTheDay

Out of curiosity, are there any #yeg community dinners or events this Thanksgiving for those with no connections or family? I'd like to perhaps help out, depending whether they're close to me.

So... in a restaurant tonight, and a song by the Limelighters came on. It made me think of my dad and how he got me hooked on the Weavers, Pete Seeger, Chad Mitchell, etc. Then I started to cry. In the restaurant. #Dementia has taken him from me, and it's so unfair. I miss my dad. 💔

They're piping classical music over the PA into Churchill Station. At the moment, it's the Imperial March from "Star Wars", and I'm wondering whether I ought to reconsider my plans for today and retreat. 🤔

#TimelineCleanse 🐾 For Canadians (Don't know if it's region locked) If you need a distraction from current world events. There's a channel dedicated to The Littlest Hobo. www.youtube.com/@TheLittlest...

Curious, #yeg. May I ask those living in a typical three-bedroom house/bungalow what your monthly utilities (heat, power, water) cost? Ours have skyrocketed. Thank you.

Quandary: I want meatloaf, mac & cheese, and spinach salad. I don't feel like making said meatloaf, mac & cheese, and spinach salad. Where have you gone, motivaggio? My tummy and its rumbling look to you... Woo woo woo... What's that you say, motivaggio? OH, YEAH? WELL F**K YOU TOO! Sheesh! 😂

*yawn*

@christoh32.bsky.social This account replies in myriad other languages, hijacks threads, and, is it just me, or do the replies read like those generated by an AI chatbot? It makes me really uncomfortable.

@katyanouveau.bsky.social Thanks for sharing! 🙃

@sidspot.bsky.social I see that you're a wildfire guy. Are you familiar with IAWF and/or Partners in Protection/FireSmart? I did a small bit if contract work for them in a previous life.

Annnnd... that's quite enough of that. Byeeeeeeeee, Ann.

Sparks fly #bnw_macro #classicmono #flowerreport #bloomscrolling #photography #eastcoastkin

Might I appeal to the kind people of Bluesky for your recommendations? Looking for low #FODMAP cookbooks and #recipes. Ones you've actually tried and that you really enjoy. Please and thank you. #food #healthy #cooking

Is the smoke in #yeg coming from the #ABwildfires near Lac La Biche? Not sure what the #AQHI values are, but the smell of #wildfire #smoke is definitely very unpleasant. Oof!

When you can speak honestly and openly with your friends about tough subjects—and I mean REALLY tough subjects—and know there's no agenda, no planned rebuttal, no judgment but a view to understand and deepen connection? Yeah. That. That's pretty damn special. ❤️

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The new "Superman" sucks so, so, so, so, so incredibly bad. Like a tawdry, torrid Dyson, Hoover, Electrolux ... Nah. Never mind.. It really, reallly, really sucks.

Mr.: I'd like to visit Cure a cow. Me: What? Mr.: Kook a Row Me: What? Mr., attempting several other variations Me: What?! Mr.: That island. Me: Ooohhhhhh! Curaçoa!!!! (Cure a sow)

Mr. & I taking stuff out of 1 rm b4 major reno. Going thru books, deciding what to keep/donate, he looks @ my art history books. Me: My art books are non-negotiable. Even if I don't read them, I like the pictures. Mr.: ... Me: I ... *air quotes* ... read the articles. Mr.: Playboy is an art mag.

Chronic postprandial ... err ... ummm ... Yes. Well. Anyway, it's not fun.

I think my random jazz playlist is trying to subliminally fuck with me. Among the songs played tonight: "Popsicle Toes" — The Manhattan Transfer "Makin' Whoopee" — Dr. John and Rickie Lee Jones "Swinging Shepherd Blues" — Moe Koffman Dirty deeds done with foot fetishing sheep??? Yikes!!!

I don't think I could EVER get tired of listening to the Manhattan Transfer. Janis Siegel has some pipes! I'm floored each and every time!

Mr.: The truck us flashing for some reason... Me, not in the mood for any crap today and not skipping a beat: So tell it to put its clothes back on. Me? Sarcastic?

Now, I'm not saying that I didn't sing the Doobie Brothers' "Mississippi Moon" after seeing the ... ooh, black water ... in the tub after my wash-up, but I'm not NOT saying it... I was a dirty girl! 😉😈😂 Weeding the garden. Whuufff! 🥵

A little light traction on the compressed hip is always fun. I mean, who *doesn't* enjoy feeling sore, being gimpy, and limping? Whee! So fun! 🙄

Inlearned there's no longer an Edmonton franchise. It's okay, though, I got a recommendation to another company that uses the same chemical process.

Would anyone in #yeg #Edmonton happen to have a contact nunber for BioDry Eco-Friendly Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning? We've used them before and would like to get them back, but an Internet search brings nothing up, and I can't find their business card.

@neilq.bsky.social Thank you for reposting.

I went to Bulk Barn, and, instead of candy, I bought herbal tea. So, this is fiftysomething, huh?

I'd like your input! I'm thinking of adding a calendar to my website to let folks know where in #yeg I'll be showing & selling my art. It'll provide the date & location, and ability to add this to your iCal, Google calendar, or Outlook calendar so you get a reminder. Would you find this helpful?

Here is the finished card. #papercraft #cardmaking #art

@iamlyndon.bsky.social Thanks for reposting.

@ericsburdon.bsky.social Thanks for sharing my post.

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Hey, @macgyyver.bsky.social and @iamlyndon.bsky.social .... It's ready now!

I made a bit more progress today. #wip #art #papercraft #cardmaking

Mr.: I'm gonna need to use the angle grinder later. It's noisy and makes a lot of sparks. Me: Just be careful when you set the world on fire, babe.

Sometimes, in life, we're faced with excruciatingly difficult choices. Do I wanna bake banana bread or do laundry?