I finally got 1/4 of my kids to try a trail run today. This is the best possible start to 2026. Happy New Year!

Illinois and Missouri trails: pay attention or eat shit. I am apparently a fan of the latter, as i am known for going home bloody. #trailrunning

This sign is 2 Legit.

Life is pretty great. Generally speaking. #trailrunning

I’ve been getting a lot of ultramarathon content on my algo lately and I actually appreciate it because I’ve learned that 1) like 30% of most ultras is walking/hiking, not actually running, 2) none of these people are fuckable fitness people, they have no toenails and their nips are just callouses

My daughter threw a surprise gender reveal party. For Scotty's baby. In an MPreg fan fic she wrote. I have the best life. #startrek

The pickle fountain at Watershed Endurance Run was glorious. #ultrarunning

Everyone deserves this kind of love. Spot and Chicken have the kind of purity that comes from always having a full belly and a safe place to sleep. #catsofbluesky

I get the best visitors. #butterflies

My most recent rescue is a real heartbreaker. Infected wounds, giardia, FIV. And so sweet even my reactive demon dogs want to save him. #catsofbluesky

Running in the free state of Illinois in the swampiest of swamp ass summers is still the best thing ever. #trailrunning #runsky

Kudos to the athletes at the Lake Springfield Triathlon! Every one of them thanked us for coming out. Most took the time to find the trash can. Vibes were amazing! #triathlon

This is Mortimer, and he is just lovely.

Chicken does everything and regrets nothing. I must strive to be like Chicken. #cats

The face of the person who dropped 11 miles into a 10O mile race because her body said "No, thank you." My very first DNF. I usually just start laughing when everything goes to shit, but this time felt kinda serious kinda early. Awesome race, tho. 10/10. #ultrarunning #trailrunning

Surprisingly high turnout in the maga/corn part of Illinois. #nokings

Ready to go in rural Illinois! They aren't ready for this Trekkie.

I have gone full Illinois. I have conversations with my corn about how pretty my corn is. Corn is not a flex. Someone should probably come get me before Al Jourgensen shows up at my door to take away my goth card. #gardening

My friends Lily and Loosestrife have entered the group chat. They have a lot to say. #garden #bloomscrolling #flowers

I will be neglecting all indoor activities until further notice.

Quincy Doggy Paddlers vs Alton River Dragons. Prospect League foam finger shenanigans. #baseball

"There are no bad pictures. That's just how your face looks sometimes." - Abraham Lincoln I would have loved this dude. #Illinois #history #quotes

Horseflies, ticks, mosquitos and snakes. It may be hot, but don't trust our lakes. #illinois #trailrunning #nature

Slobber ball is too a real sport. #dogsofbluesky

Alton, Illinois ... near St. Louis, Missouri: www.ksdk.com/article/news...

"I believe a pot of mint tea with my croissant would be lovely, thank you." #cats #catsofbluesky

Boot and Books Club. I have been waiting my whole life for this! @shelbyvanpelt.bsky.social would appreciate the attention to detail (Remarkably Bright Creatures was our selection - a perfect read for such a thing). #booksky #hiking #bookclub

Galena Sky Trail Race was breathtaking. Illinois at it's finest. #running #trailrunning

I wake up every morning admiring my yard like I've never seen a flower before. Apparently 49 is a good age for adding one more thing to be a dork about. #garden #bloomscrolling

I call this guy "Stinky" because we can smell him from inside the house. #bloomscrolling #garden #rose

I love the Saint Louis Zoo. Absolutely the best time every time.

"I'll be your shotgun rider 'till the day I die." -Beyonce (from the very quoteable Cowboy Carter) #dogs #cats #musicsky

The best parents I have ever met. Happy #caturday to all! #catsofbluesky

In honor of our President Pope, and more new names for stuff, I would like to introduce my Eagle FishMouth Victory Flowers. America is so back. #bloomscrolling

Illinois. Mountains, prairie, cornfield, another cornfield, some weird desert stuff, soy bean field, neat river town, ostrich farm, cornfield, big friggin hills, cornfield ..WELL DONE!

I am so proud of this kid, who is already tired of my "war fighter" jokes. It takes a strong person to take that oath during difficult times, knowing full well how it might turn out. #armymom

Not a tattoo person, but Springfield, Illinois street art has me thinking about it.

Putting away my angry pants long enough to be grateful for beautiful moments. #bloomscrolling

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon is THE perfect road race. Campy as heck and a beautiful, hilly course. Also very friendly to us folks who are more frolickers than "runners". #running

Luke looks like me trying to squeeze into some jeans that "definitely" fit last time I wore them. #catsofbluesky

She doesn't waste a word. I don't know if anyone has done more to change hearts and minds through storytelling. #booksky #TheWriteWomen

In my case, both would be full. I like to swear. I like history. I like to swear about history.

Chicken would like to prove his grit with one warm tumble ride. He would have crushed that course. #kittykontent #bm100 #catsofbluesky

#WillRiker #Riker #OBrien #MilesOBrien #TenForward #StarTrek #TNG #STTNG #USSEnterprise #NCC1701D #TheFederation #Starfleet #ParamountPlus #StarTrekMeme #TrekTalk #GeekTalk #TheGeekShallInheritTheEarth #Humor

This is amazing. www.wcpo.com/news/local-n... #running

Not satire, apparently. All I can think about is how badly that suit probably smells. Dude is so freaking gross. #trumpstinks

#Kira #KiraNerys #MajorKira #Odo #USSDefiant #NX74205 #StarTrek #TheFederation #ParamountPlus #Geek #STDS9 #DS9 #StarTrekMeme #TrekTalk #GeekTalk #TheGeekShallInheritTheEarth #Humor

This should be required reading. Us white folks are all-time champs at making excuses for unacceptable behavior in our communities. Contortionists, really. And we act surprised that Trump happened. #booksky