This time of year + seasonal depression always seem to hit me no matter what I try

(add in dealing w/ the extra that is this year & power grabs at limiting my rights to exist)

So here's to a day of protecting my peace & trying to get as much sun as I can

I'm here, I'm taking up space, I am resisting

#gymsky #womenwholiftheavy

February = lots of fantasy with a splash of sci fi & mystery...

And slow progress on the #silmarillion

#booksky #💙📚

Just finished rings of power season 2 and was so fulfilled that the assumptions about Gandalf were correct.

I'm also starting the Silmarillion, so the history is timely 💗

#booksky #📚💙

Finally starting Spark of the Everflame.

Must say, was unexpectedly and pleasantly surprised by how beautiful the "basic" version of the book is 🥰

Now to keep my grubby hands from dirtying it 😬

#booksky #📚💙

While you're being distracted the #republican administration is doing this

President Trump on Sunday said that he would impose a 25% tariff on all foreign steel and aluminum imports into the U.S. as of Monday and would soon announce reciprocal tariffs on America’s trading partners.

#tropilachia at Little Jumbo, always amazing

A bit better than all the Santa tiki pop ups

No overly sweet tropical drinks... and it's in February 🥰

70F/21C in early Feb in western NC

aka Ahsoka is beyond thrilled to have the windows open and the birds to chirp at

#tortie #cats

January reads - all the fantasy for a bit of escapism and mental health protection

And obvi prepping for the release of #OnyxStorm

Oh and the lovely graphic and month wrap thanks to @thestorygraph.com 🥰

#booksky 📚💙

So so excited that I can finally buy ebooks on @bookshop-org.bsky.social 🎉 and support local bookstores 💗

#booksky 💙📚

Walk today in #RADAsheville

#helene #wnc #asheville

NEW: In a new EO, President Trump announced he will reinstate & expand the Global Gag Rule, blocking funding for orgs that provide, refer, or advocate for reproductive health care. This will have a devastating impact on the lives of millions around the world seeking care. We'll keep you updated!

#Ahsoka being my ever present work companion 💙

#catsofbluesky #catpics

Here we go, ready or not 😬

Actually, very ready and excited 🎉

First post, always awkward, but here I am. So let me get the intro out of the way:

I support all people, lgbtq+, black, indigenous, people of the global majority, humans who aren't 🗑️

I'm a cat mom
A civil engineer in the tech industry
A steminist
Science is real
The Climate crisis is real 😭