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Heather Hughson
@hughson.bsky.social
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PhD Poli Sci, fmr financial analyst/advisor. Democracy, institutional design/reform, and Oxford commas. Cat staff.
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Somebody ate an elastic band the other night, and spent yesterday at the vet's office. But apparently there is no surefire way to induce vomiting in a cat (unless your home has carpeting 🙄), so now she's getting a high fibre diet to hopefully help it pass from the other end 🤦‍♀️
A Tabby cat sits under a chair at the veterinary office, unaware that she is about to be x-rayed and sedated. The Tabby cat has big eyes and a lick mat full of high fibre food The Tabby cat rests with a feather toy between her paws, plotting her next expensive adventure
October 16, 2025 at 1:39 AM
hughson.bsky.social
It was chilly today, so Willow had to bundle up, then had a nap under the Sir Percival Fuzzyboots Memorial Blanket on the Lord Hobbes Prettytoes Memorial Throne. #CatsOfBluesky
A Tabby cat in a blue sweater sits on a chair and looks off into the distance The Tabby cat now has a pillow, as she rests near some lovely flowers The Tabby cat is cozy inside underneath a grey and white crocheted blanket in a window seat
August 30, 2025 at 11:10 PM
hughson.bsky.social
Trump singlehandedly torpedoed what would have been a landslide Conservative victory and handed it to the revitalized Liberals, losing a 21 year MP and party leader his seat in the process. Strategic genius.
darthputinkgb.bsky.social Darth Putin @darthputinkgb.bsky.social · Apr 29
When Donald said he wanted to appoint leader of Canada, this probably isn't what he had in mind.
April 29, 2025 at 12:39 PM
hughson.bsky.social
Relevant to your interests, @brendonstuff.bsky.social:
www.forbes.com/sites/grrlsc...
Traffic Noise Provokes ‘Road Rage’ In Male Galápagos Warblers
Yellow warblers near busy roads become increasingly aggressive when traffic drowns out their territorial songs, and noise pollution could trigger fights.
www.forbes.com
April 13, 2025 at 3:16 PM
hughson.bsky.social
I love this picture and artwork of Percival so much. It perfectly captures his mischievous glee when he's being a little scoundrel 😹♥️
samindy4.bsky.social SaMindy @samindy4.bsky.social · Feb 9
Another past pointillism I did last year. Naughty Percival nomming poor Didukh #Februarty #ArtYear @hughson.bsky.social
A small sketchbook. On the left page is a photo of a tuxedo cat about to chomp a wheat like plant. On the right page is a pointillism artwork of the photo
February 10, 2025 at 2:27 AM
hughson.bsky.social
Republicans are speed running through learning just how dependent they are on government funding.
thetnholler.bsky.social The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · Feb 9
🚨 WATCH, SHARE: “I did vote for Trump. We are possibly going to lose our farm.”

Farmers all across 🇺🇸 face bankruptcy because of what Trump and Musk are doing to the federal government, defunding Biden programs they count on to survive.
February 9, 2025 at 8:14 PM
hughson.bsky.social
Percy diligently inspected each box before making an informed decision. #CatsOfBluesky #SuperSeniorCatsClub #CatBoxSunday
A fluffy tuxedo cat sits inside a banker's box. Beside him are two more boxes filled with laundry. He looks pleased with his choice.
February 9, 2025 at 6:21 PM
hughson.bsky.social
Palpatine dissolves the galactic Senate. Critics call the move "controversial".
whstancil.bsky.social Will Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · Feb 9
This is completely illegal. The reason it is being permitted is that the press refuses to say it is illegal, only describing it as contested.
February 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
hughson.bsky.social
I have a few SaMindy crochet items and they're always gorgeous 😻
Donate to an animal shelter to be entered into the raffle! 👇
samindy4.bsky.social SaMindy @samindy4.bsky.social · Jan 14
I have crocheted a full size bed blanket to raffle off. Each ticket it $5 to enter to win the blanket. Donate to any animal shelter/rescue/organization and show me the receipt here or email (mindys.person@gmail.com). Winner will be drawn Feb 1.

#catsofbluesky #catsky #dogsofblusky #fundraiser
A black and white crochet blanket on a bed with the background blurred out Slightly closer view of the blanket Close up of the blanket
January 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
hughson.bsky.social
Omg this is amazing, thank you ♥️
samindy4.bsky.social SaMindy @samindy4.bsky.social · Jan 10
Poems about Sir Percival Fuzzyboots and Lady Willow Fefallow Willabow @hughson.bsky.social
A poem about a cat named Percival on parchment paper A poem about a cat named Willow on parchment paper A brown tabby and tuxedo cat sitting on a bed
January 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
hughson.bsky.social
Quick, what year is it?? I have to warn everyone about 9/11!
Five pay phones, all lined up, ready to be used
December 6, 2024 at 7:08 PM
hughson.bsky.social
Percival is convinced that the food he gets on the bed is both different from and superior to any other food he gets. He will reject everything on offer, run crying into the bedroom, then hop up and beg until I comply.
#CatsOfBluesky #SuperSeniorCatsClub
A fluffy tuxedo cat stares up into the camera, his eyes pleading The fluffy tuxedo cat eats from a bowl that has been hurriedly brought to him, while a Tabby cat looks on wondering where her bed noms are
December 4, 2024 at 1:37 AM
hughson.bsky.social
I... I have been mortally wounded.
Image of a man in American PhD robes, and a caption saying "choose a major you love and you'll never work a day in your life because that field isn't hiring".
December 1, 2024 at 2:17 PM
hughson.bsky.social
Goodness me, it seems I haven't posted a photo of Percival here in awhile. Here he is, in all his twenty year old glory.
#SuperSeniorCatsClub
A fluffy tuxedo cat is curled up on his side. His rear paws are up over his head, and his front paws are stretched out. He looks very comfy. A fluffy Tuxedo cat peeks out of a kitty stroller in a vet's office. He's ready to show her how hard he has worked to stay healthy.
November 18, 2024 at 6:08 PM
hughson.bsky.social
Willow has decided that today is Silly Cat Day. Can't say I disagree with her logic.
But I do need to set up a separate account for her and Percy.
Do hashtags work now? #CatsOfBluesky
A Tabby cat lies on her side in a window seat, considering chomping at the strap keeping her perch suspended. The Tabby cat goes for broke, mid-chomo at the strap The Tabby cat is now upside down, paws stretched outward, a goofy look on her face
November 18, 2024 at 5:27 PM
hughson.bsky.social
Willow did her best to help with my work tonight.
A slightly chonky Tabby cat is stretched out on a wool blanket covering some human legs. She looks very comfortable indeed. A single cat foot with black toe beans stretches out from behind a computer monitor. Though the rest of the cat cannot be seen, she is obviously relaxed.
November 13, 2024 at 4:17 AM
hughson.bsky.social
This message appeared on my morning walk recently. I think John's in trouble.
Graffiti on a sidewalk reading John, Never Cheat.
November 12, 2024 at 11:58 PM
hughson.bsky.social
Willow won this year's June Hamsness competition over in the Other Place, and her special bacon collar declaring her Hampion and Final Four eatin' mat arrived!
A derpy looking tabby cat gazes up above the camera, wondering where the hams are, as she places her paw on a mat declaring her to be a Final Four contestant in 2023 June Hamsness A tabby cat sits on a carpet, looking slightly away from the camera as though shy about her crushing victory in this year's June Hamsness competition for derpiest kitty photo.
July 22, 2023 at 12:09 AM
hughson.bsky.social
Hello Bluesky, and anyone who knows me from another place. I hear this place charges a strict cat tax?
A fluffy tuxedo cat sits in some tall grass near an old barn. He looks very thoughtful. A tabby cat on a bed clutches at a toy baguette as though she were about to bite into it for a snack.
July 9, 2023 at 4:30 PM