Reminder of nice things. Going back through some pictures I re-posted from past years (2023-24) here. Some of my own too. As always, thank you for sharing your special moments. A December thread.

Avoid writing text that has every letter alternating between uppercase and lowercase. This is difficult for sighted readers to comprehend, especially users with reading or cognitive disabilities. Screen readers won't know to read this, so it will often be gibberish.

She’s ready for the churu. 😻 #TongueOutTuesday #cat #catsky #catsofbluesky #photography

Yes, I hate the city/state I’m in. Don’t talk much about it here, so the post probably wasn’t aimed at me, but I’ll answer. Why don’t I leave even though I’m white and it’s “easier”? I’m sick with no income. Disabled with caregivers who live here and will not leave. I cannot get out.

Bring in the new year by boosting this chuffed

guess what this little obligate predator is attempting to swat out of my hand so she can eat it

The thing that gets me the most about Stewart's comments, why would you ask why someone is masking? No one owes you their medical history. No one owes you an explanation about who they might be keeping safe by wearing a mask. Not surprised by it all. However, this is a schmucktastic thing to do.

#OneOfTheTwo Jon Stewart mocked for masking. Because Covid destroyed my body & my life. There are ~half a billion people with #LongCovid around the world. Why would anyone assume they’re too special to become one of us?

Totally normal. Nothing to see here.

I woke up today knowing in my bones the barometric pressure is low. I would like to give this skill back please.

A sign it's too late at night to be looking for cute animal pics? Or a sign I needed to come across this hotdog banana? Either way, I wouldn't have gotten this in my results without the "dog" in the alt text. Use alt text. More people will find and share your posts.

A holiday Mutual Aid thread. If you're crowdfunding for necessities (health, food, utilities, housing, etc.), post your links here. If you aren't crowdfunding for necessities, please share and give if you're able. Wishing everyone a safe and warm end of the year. 🌠

A slightly different Spot the Cat pic as Evie decided she was ready to be seen.

Beautiful Arbutus tree on this morning’s walk. #ChristmasMorning #BeautifulBC #NatureWalk

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Another Spot the Cat picture from past years. Evie was all about a good hiding place where she could watch all the action.

New camera. Had to post cat

I'll post what I come across as energy allows, but I'm only getting it started. Please don't second guess yourself or hesitate to post your needs here. That's what this Mutual Aid thread is for.

Winter Portal 🔵 #OneWalkADay #MentalHealthMatters 💙

A holiday Mutual Aid thread. If you're crowdfunding for necessities (health, food, utilities, housing, etc.), post your links here. If you aren't crowdfunding for necessities, please share and give if you're able. Wishing everyone a safe and warm end of the year. 🌠

The plan was to be alone with a cat for the holiday, but his person had to stay home. So I'm at home (with no animals) trying to minimize the overload. Was just informed of an 8 person face-time with short notice, and I can't. And that has to be ok. My therapist will be proud at least.

Thoughts go out to everyone who's gonna have a tough Christmas day. I hope you all get through it ok 💜

Abolitionist call in: Please refrain from stating "committed suicide" as it continues to frame that act as a crime, which is why "died by suicide" is recommended, as we birth a better world, grounded in the Disability Justice framework that would provide the support necessary for all folx to live! 🫂

Enjoying this sweet memory of a time I took my cats on a road trip to Seattle to visit a friend over Hanukkah. Chag Sameach to all who celebrate & a happy solstice too - the more light the better! ✨

one day i will post my cat less but not today

Spot the Evie cat. One of many Evie hidden in the tree pictures from years past. She was never a climber, but she loved hanging out under that tree.

Australia friends - reposting for the time zone difference. #pwME #NEISvoid #MEcfs

A peaceful night for you 🌙

As Christmas orders are now closed, I'm going to post some pieces that I have sold in the past. A wee trip down memory lane. This one is from back in 2021, an African peach moth. #Moth #AfricanPeachMoth #Insects #Drawing #MixedMedia #Artwork

I am feeling a lack of Hanukkah cats—anyone know of anyone posting them? Putting out the cat signal, so to speak! Here’s one of mine from some years back

This is like the best version of what I learned from the Babysitters Club - never ask a kid "what is your drawing?", that can be devastating if they expect you to know it by sight. "Tell me about your drawing" is better but "tell me the title of this one" is clearly the superior move, case in point:

If you're in Australia or know someone in Australia who can help in any way, Anna is severely disabled and needs to get out of an abusive household. Her ME will progress in this environment. It already has. Thread below includes crowdfunding info and an article detailing her situation. #NEISvoid

I have helped Anna @halcionandon.bsky.social to set up a chuffed to raise funds the help her have a chance! Anna lives with severe ME and is abused and neglected by her family - Her doctor fears that staying in this environment will kill her Please share widely! chuffed.org/project/1619...

Urgent need for a family of 5. Caitlin posted this 19 days ago and hasn’t seen any movement. Please share and if you can, give. Crowdfunding for your family’s survival shouldn’t exist, but it’s where we are (by design) and we’re not leaving anyone behind. #MutualAid 💕💸

I'm not festive. I just like sparkly cats.

Supervisor of ornament placement inspecting the tree

From yesterday. Turk is expiring the tree

Muffin being confused by shadows again. We go through this every night.

KS is a beautiful soul and you can spread some kindness simply by amplifying her voice (and giving if you’re able). I wish I had the means to keep all of us safe and thriving. I don’t, but I can uplift others by sharing with hopes that someone with a little extra will see. 💕💸

World’s tiniest waffle. Brought to you by Eggo and the delivery person who put 2 boxes of these in our order. Eating this without feeling like PeeWee Herman or Tom Hanks with the mini-corn is difficult, but I’m not mad at it.

Right before she started trying to eat the tree. #cats

#hEDS #HSD #hypermobility people — where is best for a gait assessment for a Hypermobile tween? I did one in college with a podiatrist, ended up with custom orthotics. Again around 30 with a PT, got OTC orthotics — both inserts for overpronation. Kiddo is routinely rolling an ankle

"DAAAAAD! HE'S BACK!"

Puddles Pity Party - Brain Damage / Eclipse (Pink Floyd Cover) www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_IH...

Our three-legged girl managed to climb up the cat tree for the first time, we're all very proud.

Happy first night. #chanukah

Here's Marcel seeing Christmas lights for the first time:

Pepper is ready for the Holidays 🎄 #Caturday

OMG knitters! 🧶 Have you seen frogandcast.com's Puppy In Repose?!?! A stuffed, knit, sleeping puppy.

Good thread for how to do alt text. Bsky makes it easier than many sites and there’s also a tag in this thread to use if you need a volunteer to do it for you. Please read. So many great pictures (and important news) with no alt text. Many like me won’t repost without it.