She got damp in the rain. She doesn't like to be wet and becomes Roli Noli trying to get dry. She was also crazy-zooming through the house.

May your day be as cozy as Miss Smokey's.

Absolutely spot on. The virus runs deep and will take decades to be fully eradicated.

This is awesome. This is how to fight them, at every turn, with those who can stepping up. Thanks to The Skimm.

This.

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This. Let us remember this.

Who's a happy girl going for a ride? Noli is!

Remembering the sulfur steam and frost. Yellowstone was one of my favorite homes. I need to dig out and share some of my pictures from my YNP years....

Greeting you on Bluesky with this reminder They are living, thinking, feeling beings And they deserve our respect, even if we haven't earned theirs. One love

I need to get moving, but Noli is making a convincing argument for a lazy Sunday.

Good morning from the dogpile!

BlueSky wants to know what's up. It is definitely not Noli. This is how my formerly starving street stray sweetheart prefers to greet every day, new year or not. May we all find and share comfort and joy this year and always!

Our house is in something of a state of chaos. I was gone, and I do most of the hometending because the kids, 20 and 23, work away from home. And a pipe burst in the cold snap; 23 just jury-rigged a solution. But here is something beautiful to start my day.

I spent 10 days emergency dog sitting for a friend. First lazy morning at home. I think she's happy I am back.

Christmas reflections...

It's been a busy week. So many dreams last night! Awake to a sunny day and things to wrap up before my weekend starts tomorrow. Good morning Blue Sky!

She is 6.5 years old. She weighs 100 pounds. Going gray on her muzzle. And nursing on this toy like her life depends on it. She is just a teeny tiny puppy in a giant body. Happy Sunday, Blue Sky!

Cold and clear this morning. First day this season I have had to bundle up to take the dogs out. Back to parka season for me and Noli.

People here share lots of cat pics. The ones who live with me are mostly uncooperative. This morning, I got lucky. It's Squeak in the House season again ...

I have been a bit absent. Taking a vacation as a freelancer means a lot of work to prepare for time off...

Today is my writing group day. This picture represents my intentions. I'm working on an online course, planning research for a potential short story, moving forward on an intensive novel revision course I set aside to beta read, and being inspired by a master. #WritingCommunity #BookSky

Morning view.... Noli and Smokey wish everyone a good day. They help so much in this emotional season for my family.

Today, I am worried about a dear friend dealing with a medical crisis. For my country, which is dealing with a crisis of autocracy. Remembering my husband, who had a terminal diagnosis Thanksgiving 2017. It is a time to cherish what is good and beautiful . I woke up to our first snow.

The scary cat....she has scimitars on her toes. Squeak The Formerly Feral Pirate Panther Cat.

She is decidedly NOT looking at the cat on the bed. The cat is scary!

Third try to get this where I want it. Not a morning person. Now have a non-driver in the house who works mornings 30 minutes away. This is what my Trek bookshelves look like before dawn. A silver lining for waking up so early. Good morning, Blue Sky!

Not sure why this keeps going to random places...

I am not a morning person. Never have been. But our family life has shifted with a 20 year old who works early and is still learning to drive. But look how pretty my Trek bookshelves look at this hour! Silver linings, Blue Sky friends, and good morning!

My bed is so comfy this morning. But my 23 has taken my 20 to work. 20 hates the smell of roasting butternut squash, and I have 2 to roast, plus client care, a fire to tend, and a beta read I really want to finish. So ... Thank you bed, and good morning Blue Sky!

@public-pancakes.bsky.social Live the hat! Earned you a follow!

Not sure this goofball is ready for Monday....

I had a dream that our formerly feral cat Squeak, caught and ate a squirrel in the house. It was graphic. Went to bed late and slept over 8 hours .. maybe that's why? Could have done without that though. And now, time to get to my day. Doing 4 days of client care in 3 this week!

I love Fallon's Jax of All Trades stories. I am beta-ing another of their novels. Looking for fresh, inclusive writing? Give them a try!

Brilliant advice!

I need to get up and start doing things. I don't want to get up and start doing things. Think I will start with an Irish lesson and go from there....

May you all be as happy and cozy as Miss Magnolia (aka Noli-Bear) today!

In case you needed to know...

BlueSky wants to know what's up. Me, marginally. My 20 doesn't work today, so I don't have the 30 minute commute (they don't have their license yet). I don't work either (set my own schedule). I will be playing Stardew, hometending, toting firewood, and beta-reading a friend's novel.

@maddow.bsky.social Morning view... She's a lot of dog, is Smokey. Good morning, Blue Sky!

This. I am connected to every other human, everywhere.

There is a bird in my house. We don't have a bird. We do have 2 cats (one formerly feral) and 160 pounds of dog. And I need to leave the house. May you be safe until we can help you figure out how to fly free where you belong, wild friend.

And the calmer part of morning.

Crazed beast in the morning... 100 pounds of flail!

@fallonbrown.bsky.social I made it through Chapter 25 tonight! Can't promise that every day, but it means I am close to halfway through. So happy to get to beta this delicious story!

@fallonbrown.bsky.social Hey there, friend!

Is maith liom Gaeilge!

Good morning, Blue Sky! I am awake way too early because it's a people moving day for me ( 1 car; 3 adults; 2 who work away from home; 2 drivers; unsynced schedules). As the work-from-home family member, I will make the best of it by tending to my client care early in the day. I need coffee!