Today’s cat is a loving mama and her grown-up son #CatBreak #BlueSkyCats #CatSky

I’ve got a new book coming out later this month (the 16th to be exact) and my copies showed up the other day. With everything going on, I’m struggling to be excited. But I promise to post pictures soon. The book looks fantastic. @crossedcrowbooks.bsky.social created a cover to be proud of

(1/2) Speaking as a math person, I question the validity and rigor of the sample and study given who commissioned it. However, more writers/readers must adopt a zero tolerance policy when it comes to supporting OTHER writers using AI for fiction. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Today’s cat is begging from his bowl #CatBreak #BlueSkyCats #CatSky

Turns out sending masked fuckwads to abduct our neighbors is not a winning political strategy

As many have pointed out, Mamdani didn't stand apart from our trans brothers and sisters. He didn't play the "Gee, gosh, it sure is complicated," milquetoast moderate card. And he crushed. The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.

FBI urges ICE agents to identify themselves to distinguish themselves from masked criminals attacking the innocent … except they’re ALL criminals. Every last one of these vicious, masked brutes

Today’s cat is a happy snuggle buddy. #CatBreak #BlueSkyCats #CatSky

On the list of things that probably shouldn’t exist, but nevertheless do (most likely because of climate change) is this strawberry plant that has decided it will fruit … in November (I have kept this plant outside all season as part of my container garden) 🍓

Today’s cat is soft as black velvet #CatBreak #BlueSkyCats #CatSky

Today’s cat is very confused about what hour it’s supposed to be. More naps? #CatBreak #BlueSkyCats #CatSky

Outside Chicago— State police and sheriff's officers at Broadview detention center are out in riot gear. A large Halloween demo is being prevented from doing a Jericho walk through the intersection. Arrests of protesters ongoing. Troopers have also assaulted multiple reporters already.

Today’s cat is a retrospective of companions who have crossed 🌈🐾 as this #Caturday falls on All Souls Day. They are ever in our hearts. #CatBreak #BlueSkyCats #CatSky

Today’s cat is wishing you a haunted Halloween #CatBreak #BlueSkyCats #CatSky #Halloween

As often happens with Story Hour, although we didn’t coordinate, our tales complement one another and have interesting intersections:

Today’s cat is practicing her gargoyle pose #CatBreak #BlueSkyCats #CatSky

BREAKING: Democrats just tried to pass a standalone bill to fund WIC & SNAP to make sure families don't go hungry during the Republican shutdown. Republicans BLOCKED it. So Trump won't use emergency funds to keep SNAP running, and Republicans won't let any bills pass. Shameful.

Today’s cat is testing out a new box #CatBreak #BlueSkyCats #CatSky

I think I’ve seen this movie before There are at least 12 monkeys, right?

The Prime Minister of Jamaica said this morning that there are literally 0 structures on the entire island that can withstand this category 5 Melissa Hurricane. Jesus Christ. Man. Fuck. Damn.

She’s gone 🌈🐾

Doing a thing tomorrow: Come hear some creepy stories, read live to you by myself and EC Dorgan

On one hand, I really appreciate there are services that come to visit you at home when it’s time to help a beloved pet cross the rainbow bridge On the other hand, the hours leading up to the appointment? Oof.

Today’s cat is having one last snuggle 🌈🐾 #CatBreak #BlueSkyCats #CatSky

Python was awarded a funding grant, funding grant asked Python foundation to remove all diversity and inclusion initiatives they have. Python foundation said no and rejected the grant. If you use Python, send a few dollars to the charity to keep it going. I’m pushing a dono on behalf of ScamGuard.

This is a black cat appreciation post - oops, all Bliss #BlackCatDay #CatSky #NationalBlackCatDay

Today’s cat is a picture of my sweet Bliss in better days #CatBreak #BlueSkyCats #CatSky

Today I am reminded keenly that emotional exhaustion often translates directly to physical exhaustion So heartsick So tired

Guillermo del Toro on wealth: "a wealthy man is a man who has enough, not a man that needs more. If you have enough to invite someone for a beer? You're rich. If you have a yacht, planes, islands, and you still need more? You're not rich."

I haven’t done a whole lot of grocery shopping myself over the past several months, but I paid $7.99 for a pint of blueberries today and that seems obscene

I have scheduled a very difficult appointment for my sweet, ailing familiar, Bliss If I’m out of sorts or out of contact for the rest of the week, this is why 💔 Related: Fuck cancer #CatSky

It's Intersex Awareness Day - did you know you can be intersex and not know it? Some intersex traits are noticed at birth, but not all! Others become visible during puberty, in adulthood like while navigating (in)fertility, or upon discovery of early childhood interventions to hide intersex traits.

Intersex Awareness Day Not sure if I’m a boy or girl? Neither were the doctors when I was born, so they took it upon themselves to make a decision for me at an age when I absolutely could not consent to what was done to my body I am 52 & still mad about it PS M/F is a false dichotomy #intersex

EDS & hyper-flexy friends! I have reached the point where I could really use one of those finger braces for my thumb But I want something elegant & attractive that passes for jewelry, preferably in sterling silver Who is your best resource for a custom piece of joint-supporting jewelry?

Today’s cat is unceremoniously sitting on his momma #CatBreak #BlueSkyCats #CatSky

Today’s cat is veeeery close #CatBreak #BlueSkyCats #CatSky #Caturday

This is worth listening all the way to the end: Carry the song forward

Today’s cat is holding my hand #CatBreak #BlueSkyCats #CatSky

“I am not interested, nor will I ever be interested. I'm 61, and I hope to be able to remain uninterested in using it at all until I croak. ... The other day, somebody wrote me an email, said, ‘What is your stance on AI?’ And my answer was very short. I said, ‘I'd rather die.’” 🫡

Chappell Roan Unveils Midwest Princess Fund for Trans Youth — and She’s Already Raised $400K

Booklanders: Who else reads DNF (did not finish) as Does Not Fuck ? Just me?

Today’s cat is my sweet, ailing Bliss, cozy in her hideaway #CatBreak #BlueSkyCats #CatSky

In good news, Bliss is still with us, against all expectations #CatBreak #BlueSkyCats #CatSky

Can’t help but think one of the reasons he’s targeting it is it ties back to FDR and the works of any President who did things in support of the poor are absolutely on the Orange Dictator’s hit list.

Me, knowing the historied association of mobsters, construction projects, and the illicit disposal of bodies, wondering just how many skeletons are going to literally inhabit the closets of the rebuilt Whitehouse when this is all done …

Today’s cat is Watson, who has grown into a sleek gray gentlemen #CatBreak #BlueSkyCats #CatSky

Today’s cat is helping me prepare to teach a class #CatBreak #BlueSkyCats #CatSky

It is October 2025 and, “Did you see the President is demolishing part of the White House?” is just a question you casually ask your offline friends on a cloudy Monday.

By the time he’s done, it’ll be branded with a big gold T and some of you will think that’s an improvement 🤮