Shirley Kingery
@shirfire218.bsky.social
Cat mom to 6 rescue kitties: Odie, Cleo, Jupes, Sweetness, Lexi and Swirls. LFL Steward. Californian. Also please follow Cat Dad @deep-hurting.bsky.social (who is also an awesome husband)!
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Shirley Kingery
@shirfire218.bsky.social
· Jan 22
I sure hope there's enough kitties on here to drown out all the vileness going on! Good morning from Jupes on the catio. #CatsofBluesky
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AHOY THERE!
IN ICY WATERS 'ROUND VINEYARD SOUND,
THE FERRY CAPTAIN'S JOB IS PROFOUND.
THROUGH FROZEN FOAM HE STEERS,
DEFYING WINTER'S SNIDE JEERS—
NAVY'S OLD GIRL WON'T BE ICE-BOUND!
IN ICY WATERS 'ROUND VINEYARD SOUND,
THE FERRY CAPTAIN'S JOB IS PROFOUND.
THROUGH FROZEN FOAM HE STEERS,
DEFYING WINTER'S SNIDE JEERS—
NAVY'S OLD GIRL WON'T BE ICE-BOUND!
When Navigating Icy Conditions Is Part of the Job
Peter Wells has skippered the Chappy Ferry since 1974 and purchased the business in 2008. During that time he has had to navigate all types of storms, but this winter has thrown some extra force at
vineyardgazette.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
AHOY THERE!
IN ICY WATERS 'ROUND VINEYARD SOUND,
THE FERRY CAPTAIN'S JOB IS PROFOUND.
THROUGH FROZEN FOAM HE STEERS,
DEFYING WINTER'S SNIDE JEERS—
NAVY'S OLD GIRL WON'T BE ICE-BOUND!
IN ICY WATERS 'ROUND VINEYARD SOUND,
THE FERRY CAPTAIN'S JOB IS PROFOUND.
THROUGH FROZEN FOAM HE STEERS,
DEFYING WINTER'S SNIDE JEERS—
NAVY'S OLD GIRL WON'T BE ICE-BOUND!
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Grinch says “meow” to you all
February 13, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Grinch says “meow” to you all
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I was trying to work on the skirt for my cosplay and my cat decided it was lap time. Ok, Grinch. I get it. It’s nap time. 😴 Listening to the BG3 soundtrack.
February 13, 2026 at 3:06 PM
I was trying to work on the skirt for my cosplay and my cat decided it was lap time. Ok, Grinch. I get it. It’s nap time. 😴 Listening to the BG3 soundtrack.
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“A family saga like no other: gloriously offbeat, darkly comedic, and totally bewitching. A bravura performance.” —Sarah Winman
THE INFAMOUS GILBERTS by Angela Tomaski is perfect for fans of WUTHERING HEIGHTS and REBECCA. https://bit.ly/45qkxWv
THE INFAMOUS GILBERTS by Angela Tomaski is perfect for fans of WUTHERING HEIGHTS and REBECCA. https://bit.ly/45qkxWv
February 13, 2026 at 4:12 PM
“A family saga like no other: gloriously offbeat, darkly comedic, and totally bewitching. A bravura performance.” —Sarah Winman
THE INFAMOUS GILBERTS by Angela Tomaski is perfect for fans of WUTHERING HEIGHTS and REBECCA. https://bit.ly/45qkxWv
THE INFAMOUS GILBERTS by Angela Tomaski is perfect for fans of WUTHERING HEIGHTS and REBECCA. https://bit.ly/45qkxWv
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Five weeks old and already figured out how to climb in the basket 🐱💖 #FosterKittens #cats
February 13, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Five weeks old and already figured out how to climb in the basket 🐱💖 #FosterKittens #cats
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Old flower still life with pineapple and old Honiton jug that I bought in the 1960s in a Southsea bric-a-brac shop. I hope I haven't posted this one recently but never mind, it can have a rerun.
#pastel #flowers #pineapple
#pastel #flowers #pineapple
February 13, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Old flower still life with pineapple and old Honiton jug that I bought in the 1960s in a Southsea bric-a-brac shop. I hope I haven't posted this one recently but never mind, it can have a rerun.
#pastel #flowers #pineapple
#pastel #flowers #pineapple
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Snow Falls, Bethel Rd., W. Paris, ME. 25 foot drop.
7/12/25.
44.3030922, -70.5381831
#art #waterfalls #photography #naturephotography #nature #landscapephotogtaphy #hiking #outdoors
7/12/25.
44.3030922, -70.5381831
#art #waterfalls #photography #naturephotography #nature #landscapephotogtaphy #hiking #outdoors
February 12, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Snow Falls, Bethel Rd., W. Paris, ME. 25 foot drop.
7/12/25.
44.3030922, -70.5381831
#art #waterfalls #photography #naturephotography #nature #landscapephotogtaphy #hiking #outdoors
7/12/25.
44.3030922, -70.5381831
#art #waterfalls #photography #naturephotography #nature #landscapephotogtaphy #hiking #outdoors
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S’mores… but make it scoopable. 😍🍫🔥
This S’mores Cookie Dough Dip is creamy, chocolate-studded, marshmallow-loaded, and completely no-bake. It tastes like campfire s’mores + edible cookie dough had the most delicious baby ever.
www.loulougirls.com/smores-cooki...
#SmoresDip #CookieDoughDip
This S’mores Cookie Dough Dip is creamy, chocolate-studded, marshmallow-loaded, and completely no-bake. It tastes like campfire s’mores + edible cookie dough had the most delicious baby ever.
www.loulougirls.com/smores-cooki...
#SmoresDip #CookieDoughDip
February 12, 2026 at 10:13 PM
S’mores… but make it scoopable. 😍🍫🔥
This S’mores Cookie Dough Dip is creamy, chocolate-studded, marshmallow-loaded, and completely no-bake. It tastes like campfire s’mores + edible cookie dough had the most delicious baby ever.
www.loulougirls.com/smores-cooki...
#SmoresDip #CookieDoughDip
This S’mores Cookie Dough Dip is creamy, chocolate-studded, marshmallow-loaded, and completely no-bake. It tastes like campfire s’mores + edible cookie dough had the most delicious baby ever.
www.loulougirls.com/smores-cooki...
#SmoresDip #CookieDoughDip
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This scragglepuffin is getting a dental this morning and getting some terrible mats shaved off while she's in dreamland. A few years ago, I stopped trying to get #cats in the carriers so close to needing to walk out the door. I try at least an hour prior, but this morning was
February 12, 2026 at 5:14 PM
This scragglepuffin is getting a dental this morning and getting some terrible mats shaved off while she's in dreamland. A few years ago, I stopped trying to get #cats in the carriers so close to needing to walk out the door. I try at least an hour prior, but this morning was
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Ever had that kind of day?
February 12, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Ever had that kind of day?
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Snug as a bug in a rug. Oldie time saying meaning I'm cozy & comfortable. Not a bug. Sleep well babies. Love & hugs from my family 💤💙💤
February 12, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Snug as a bug in a rug. Oldie time saying meaning I'm cozy & comfortable. Not a bug. Sleep well babies. Love & hugs from my family 💤💙💤
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Born Feb. 12, 1809 @rsslmo.bsky.social @ffrf.org @atheists.org @ethicalstl.org @riatheists.bsky.social @richardcarrier.info @godlessbitch.bsky.social @godlessprimate.bsky.social @atheist-memes.com @friendlyatheist.com @louisvilleatheists.bsky.social @stltoday.com @nickfish.me @jameswebbdiscovery.com
February 12, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Born Feb. 12, 1809 @rsslmo.bsky.social @ffrf.org @atheists.org @ethicalstl.org @riatheists.bsky.social @richardcarrier.info @godlessbitch.bsky.social @godlessprimate.bsky.social @atheist-memes.com @friendlyatheist.com @louisvilleatheists.bsky.social @stltoday.com @nickfish.me @jameswebbdiscovery.com
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#RandomTelevisionGIF
Magnum P.I.
Magnum P.I.
a man in a black shirt is standing next to a red car .
ALT: a man in a black shirt is standing next to a red car .
media.tenor.com
February 12, 2026 at 11:06 PM
#RandomTelevisionGIF
Magnum P.I.
Magnum P.I.
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A “disappearing” star in the Andromeda galaxy is the closest and best candidate for a newborn black hole that astronomers have ever seen
How did an entire star vanish in the galaxy next door? A black hole may be to blame
A “disappearing” star in the Andromeda galaxy is the closest and best candidate for a newborn black hole that astronomers have ever seen
www.scientificamerican.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:01 PM
A “disappearing” star in the Andromeda galaxy is the closest and best candidate for a newborn black hole that astronomers have ever seen
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Bovino advanced all the way to within eyesight of Paisley Park, but his supply lines were stretched too thin and ultimately his frozen troops were encircled by Will Stancil and wine moms with whistles
February 12, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Bovino advanced all the way to within eyesight of Paisley Park, but his supply lines were stretched too thin and ultimately his frozen troops were encircled by Will Stancil and wine moms with whistles
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Give Pam Bondi a break: you'd be in a bad mood too if you spent the last month redacting images of old-man genitals
February 12, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Give Pam Bondi a break: you'd be in a bad mood too if you spent the last month redacting images of old-man genitals
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Studying physics 🐱💖 #FosterKittens #cats
February 12, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Studying physics 🐱💖 #FosterKittens #cats
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I will hopefully be doing more botanical paintings in the garden and studio this summer. I'm already exploring the various boxes of seed packets and soon all the indoor surfaces will be covered with seed trays.
#flowers #botanicalart #watercolour
#flowers #botanicalart #watercolour
February 12, 2026 at 8:16 AM
I will hopefully be doing more botanical paintings in the garden and studio this summer. I'm already exploring the various boxes of seed packets and soon all the indoor surfaces will be covered with seed trays.
#flowers #botanicalart #watercolour
#flowers #botanicalart #watercolour
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putting my fucking cat in air jail for trying to eat my sandwich WHILE I WAS MAKING IT
February 12, 2026 at 9:28 AM
putting my fucking cat in air jail for trying to eat my sandwich WHILE I WAS MAKING IT
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For #FEBRUARY 1991
‘The Dark Tower’
John Howe (b. 1957)
*The 1991 J.R.R. Tolkien Calendar* (Ballantine Books) for February
#illustration #illustrationart #illustrationartists #JohnHowe #JRRTolkien #TheLordOfTheRings #LOTR
‘The Dark Tower’
John Howe (b. 1957)
*The 1991 J.R.R. Tolkien Calendar* (Ballantine Books) for February
#illustration #illustrationart #illustrationartists #JohnHowe #JRRTolkien #TheLordOfTheRings #LOTR
February 12, 2026 at 2:13 PM
For #FEBRUARY 1991
‘The Dark Tower’
John Howe (b. 1957)
*The 1991 J.R.R. Tolkien Calendar* (Ballantine Books) for February
#illustration #illustrationart #illustrationartists #JohnHowe #JRRTolkien #TheLordOfTheRings #LOTR
‘The Dark Tower’
John Howe (b. 1957)
*The 1991 J.R.R. Tolkien Calendar* (Ballantine Books) for February
#illustration #illustrationart #illustrationartists #JohnHowe #JRRTolkien #TheLordOfTheRings #LOTR
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Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa in Alexandria, Egypt—a historical site blending Egyptian, Greek, and Roman styles from about 2,000 years ago.
February 11, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa in Alexandria, Egypt—a historical site blending Egyptian, Greek, and Roman styles from about 2,000 years ago.
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