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Finally. I had hoped to complete this piece of bobbin lace in April, but it’s June. Better late than never. Now to this finish this project off with a frame and ship it out…

Yes, I actually had to practice saying “I’m not comfortable with...” and giving someone the brush off. And I’m a hugger!

But the alternative - “instant-macy” as a friend calls it - can be downright scary.

I’ve practiced over the years. Most of the times I say 1) Are you comfortable with hugs (because I’d like to hug you if you’re down with that). But occasionally I have to say 2) I’m not comfortable with hugs (often with a hand or arm stretched out to keep someone at bay).

I miss kitties so much. 53 years of at least 2 cats in my house at all times. Our home is so damn quiet and empty these days. Thank you for this!

Where’d it go while it was “out?”

There were so many grackles at my feeding station that Ring notified me of a person detected in my back yard. It really was remarkable.

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Such a good movie!

F-bomb Will Smith.

Thank you for all of this! What a lift!

Personal responsibility. Word.

Working on a new project.

Asinine.

I googled DIY tooth pendant about 15 years ago. I found lots of cool images, but no practical instructions at the time. Ya’ll know how to encase teeth in clear lucite, or something like that?

I’ve been saving Boo’s wisdom teeth. He didn’t have them removed until he was 32 - they are huge, with humongous roots. I’ve always wanted to make some king of pendant out of them, but I have absolutely no idea how to do that. Ya’ll have any suggestions?

New pattern, who dis?

I can imagine it’s tough. You showered that little guy with such consideration and kindness! He was so fortunate to turn up in your basement. I was really rooting for him, too, and looking forward to his Spring release. Hang in there!

Oh, Natalie, I’m so sorry for your loss.

🙋‍♀️

What is Magic Spoon?

Samsies.

Moved to Portland in 1998. Can confirm - no porn at Skinny shows. And the space looked nothing like it looks now.

Go with your gut, doll!

Yesterday, there was ONE red-winged blackbird in my back yard. Today, there are about FIFTY red-winged blackbirds AND grackles back there. It sounds like a goddamned aviary out there. An incredibly raucous and discordant henhouse. JOY!

There’s a red-winged blackbird at my feeding station - the first one to show up here this year! There will be more. And grackles, too. Soon!

The best friend I’ve ever had was a big, peculiar, orange cat - quirky as fuck. He was right by my side for 18 years - mad attentive, wicked affectionate, crazy supportive with me. During the last weeks of his life, he taught me how to live in the moment. Exceptional lesson. Superlative companion.

I’m so sorry, honey.

I’ll take Lyrics From Yesteryear That Still Ring True Today for 600, Colin.

Trauma - it’s one hell of drug.

OMG I grew up on these! I loved them. I throw one together every once in a while now. When I’m feeling fancy, I put a couple of iceberg lettuce leaves in the middle. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. All the way back to the 1970s in Saint Louis, Missouri - good times!