I just can’t right now youtu.be/1ptItUeEpr4?...

Just a moment of nostalgia youtu.be/tQbqseG9RqE?...

Judge if that’s your preference but I believe in the healing power of Scots whisky.

03.00 Boston Urban soundscape of Snowplow blade on pavement and I just want to sleep

February book is ‘Miracles and Wonder’ by Elaine Pagels. The subject matter interests me, her writing is compelling, and, if that weren’t enough, the Paul Simon ‘Boy in the Bubble’ reference amused me.

Just sticking this here to read later

It’s so cold! I could turn up the thermostat but spendy light bills offend my odd frugalities. 🫢

This year I aspire to read at least one book each month. I’m off to an inauspicious start. Yesterday I grabbed the apparently most approachable book on my list then got started. Ruth Reichl is a good writer. I enjoyed every moment of The Paris Novel.

I was surprised this is actually a word! Wordle 1,662 3/6 ⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜ 🟩⬜⬜🟨⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

I know I am ridiculous, just to get that out of the way. Okay, so, most cats are covered in some quantity of fur of some length. Fur is insulation. So, why are so many cats heat-seeking maniacs?

I simply adore raspberry, Brie, and apricot season yet also appreciate, financially and otherwise, pear and Stilton season.

Not bad for phone and no tripod, yes?

Okay, so, I have been making a concerted effort to say the fuck-word less frequently. Well, I was unpleasantly surprised and a 'fuck' slipped out sort of under my breath but audible to those near. So, reflexively put hand over my mouth, as if it wasn't too late, said 'sorry' and blushed furiously.

Boston proper will prolly just get cold foggy rain, as usual. Might be worthwhile stocking up any way - if you have the ingredients you can make French toast.

I found this interesting: www.reddit.com/r/coolguides...

My pen has an emotional support prawn

Just pinning this to refer back. May her memory always be a blessing. www.reddit.com/r/MadeMeSmil...

Toxicology principle that needs to be mainstream: The dose makes the poison. That’s true of everything. Water. Oxygen. Vitamin A. Vitamin D. Aspartame. Formaldehyde. A single pear contains 120 times MORE formaldehyde than what might be in a vaccine. 1/

Happy people making happy music - goals!! youtu.be/sRA5S59KjwY?...

Apropos not sure what youtu.be/VbD_kBJc_gI?...

Here we are at the point in the week where we must mediate between the dishwasher and the clothes washer. Each wants all the water and will not hesitate to shut down the other.

This is just idle curiosity. How did the sacred ibis of ancient Egypt become the bin chicken of modern Australia?

How fun is this

Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives everything its value. Thomas Paine, The American Crisis, 1776

Thought I’d switch up my photo. This is a topiary bit at the Public Garden

The temperature got up to 38’C several times last month and I was fearing a tres spendy light bill. All is well, despite the AC seeming to run constantly. June bill was a bit lower than my average. What a blessed relief.

This, dear ones, is why I follow a sewer district’s account despite them being hundreds of miles from here 🤷‍♀️

Let’s go Murphys 👏👏 👏👏👏

Hey new trend, post about stuff you like. Especially trivial stuff. Me, I like sea glass, a porch swing, liminal spaces (Waffle House at 3am), old china teacups, spicy chai and the ocean at 8 in the morning. And cortados, ripe honeydew melon, used book stores, wind chimes, late autumn & ghosts. You?

Just a reminder to resubscribe. www.reddit.com/user/BritBox...

It's my lucky Wordle day! Wordle 1,469 2/6 🟨🟩🟨⬜🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Very disappointed to have missed this event. Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/16/a...

Joyously celebrating brief but exciting lychee season!

Another discovery via NPR Weekend Edition. Gulls eat more than just pomme frites! citsci.org/projects/gul...

HAPPY PRIDE!

The slightly tinged strawberry moon setting behind the Custom House Tower in Boston with cameos by the State Street Rainbow and the moon hoovering over a steady blue lit John Hancock beacon @universalhub.com #bostonma

Good morning!🙂

I’ve started using my accumulated fountain pens after a years long interlude of multicolor and often sparkly gel pens. The r/fountainpens folk (aka ‘penablers’) have been a bad influence and undermined my don’t buy stupid shit resolution. A Pelikan M805 marked down to $400 US is on its way. Sigh 🤷‍♀️

May his memory always be a blessing. youtu.be/UpUCJWlN0sE?...

If a miracle happened (I’m stupid about money) and I didn’t have to work, should a get the traditional ‘HOLD FAST’ or something inspirational like ‘AMOR FATI’ tattooed on my knuckles?

Here’s a Throat Culture thread - some original pieces, some covers and good stuff all youtu.be/LRiyZ66oB3Q?...

@gogriz.bsky.social fly fishing? Do you tie flies and, if so, would you please post some of your pretty crafting? (Looking for earring inspo)

Today’s earworm. Reckon I need to sit with it figure out why. youtu.be/E3na6sg-2aM?...

Even if It doesn't change my luck, it's a charming pigeon who can tell valuable pieces of paper from trash. 🫶

Y'all! I found a fountain pen I 'inherited' but forgot about years. The odd thing is I recently decided I Need a 'Big Red' but new is tres spendy. Turns out I *have* a vintage Parker Duofold Big Red. It needs repair to the button fill mechanism BUT the nib writes perfectly. So stoked!

This active voter in the NE blue blob found the comparative maps interesting:

Just wondering, is Maine Root ginger brew and rum with a side of almond butter sammich a reasonable supper?

This sounds like a delightful soup base even without respiratory crud! Just needs whatever stray veg and mushrooms are lurking in your fridge. 😊