James Kelly
@alconatiger87.bsky.social
Writer-in-progress, widower, dad. I believe that life is built to hurt you, so find those moments of joy when you can. Make sure that the people that you love know that you love them. TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS. (He/Him)
This is Hali, who I lost just this summer. Sixteen years ago, she meowed at the window of my workplace, and after a consult with my wife, she moved in with us. If Charlie needs to find her, I'm sure that she's laying on my late wife's chest, snoozing happily.
November 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
This is Hali, who I lost just this summer. Sixteen years ago, she meowed at the window of my workplace, and after a consult with my wife, she moved in with us. If Charlie needs to find her, I'm sure that she's laying on my late wife's chest, snoozing happily.
Sitting on the couch last night thinking about how much I miss Hali purring loudly on my lap.
A cat that gives you its love is an unmatched gift in one's life.
A cat that gives you its love is an unmatched gift in one's life.
November 13, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Sitting on the couch last night thinking about how much I miss Hali purring loudly on my lap.
A cat that gives you its love is an unmatched gift in one's life.
A cat that gives you its love is an unmatched gift in one's life.
Finally got a chance to try this, and it’s quite tasty:
November 13, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Finally got a chance to try this, and it’s quite tasty:
Sera.
“I learned to paint because I would not have the story of my life be the story I was told to copy. I learned to sing because I changed the hymns, and wanted to make them all my own. Anything they give, I will make beautiful, I will make my own.”
“I learned to paint because I would not have the story of my life be the story I was told to copy. I learned to sing because I changed the hymns, and wanted to make them all my own. Anything they give, I will make beautiful, I will make my own.”
November 11, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Sera.
“I learned to paint because I would not have the story of my life be the story I was told to copy. I learned to sing because I changed the hymns, and wanted to make them all my own. Anything they give, I will make beautiful, I will make my own.”
“I learned to paint because I would not have the story of my life be the story I was told to copy. I learned to sing because I changed the hymns, and wanted to make them all my own. Anything they give, I will make beautiful, I will make my own.”
(Drumroll…)
THE PROOF COPY IS HERE.
400+ pages of some of the darkest and most supernatural stuff my brain has to offer. Cover by the incredible and amazing GirlDrawsGhosts!
THE PROOF COPY IS HERE.
400+ pages of some of the darkest and most supernatural stuff my brain has to offer. Cover by the incredible and amazing GirlDrawsGhosts!
November 7, 2025 at 11:25 PM
(Drumroll…)
THE PROOF COPY IS HERE.
400+ pages of some of the darkest and most supernatural stuff my brain has to offer. Cover by the incredible and amazing GirlDrawsGhosts!
THE PROOF COPY IS HERE.
400+ pages of some of the darkest and most supernatural stuff my brain has to offer. Cover by the incredible and amazing GirlDrawsGhosts!
Had this baby girl in the back yard this morning, eating the leftover cherry tomatoes:
November 6, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Had this baby girl in the back yard this morning, eating the leftover cherry tomatoes:
There’s beauty, but you have to open your eyes to it.
Sometimes it’s right in front of you.
Sometimes it’s right in front of you.
November 3, 2025 at 10:35 PM
There’s beauty, but you have to open your eyes to it.
Sometimes it’s right in front of you.
Sometimes it’s right in front of you.
Proof of concept:
November 2, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Proof of concept:
HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🎃 👻😸
October 31, 2025 at 12:22 PM
HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🎃 👻😸
Outdid myself with this batch (and that’s not easy). Whoo, that’s a lot of soup. At least it was *very* tasty.
October 26, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Outdid myself with this batch (and that’s not easy). Whoo, that’s a lot of soup. At least it was *very* tasty.
Tonight’s dinner: Sesame garlic noodles with broccoli and chicken.
October 21, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Tonight’s dinner: Sesame garlic noodles with broccoli and chicken.
The finished product (might’ve been the best batch I’ve ever made.)
October 19, 2025 at 9:59 PM
The finished product (might’ve been the best batch I’ve ever made.)
I will trade you a dozen meatballs (I made 70) for six of those.
October 19, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I will trade you a dozen meatballs (I made 70) for six of those.
Seventy (😳) meatballs fresh out of the oven. Making the gravy later this afternoon and there’ll be Swedish meatballs with egg noodles for dinner.
Perfect comfort meal for a dreary Sunday.
Perfect comfort meal for a dreary Sunday.
October 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Seventy (😳) meatballs fresh out of the oven. Making the gravy later this afternoon and there’ll be Swedish meatballs with egg noodles for dinner.
Perfect comfort meal for a dreary Sunday.
Perfect comfort meal for a dreary Sunday.
On the way to grocery shopping this morning, and had to stop for this breakfast bunch:
October 18, 2025 at 7:56 PM
On the way to grocery shopping this morning, and had to stop for this breakfast bunch:
The lineup for my short story collection:
October 15, 2025 at 11:26 PM
The lineup for my short story collection:
First try at fish tacos for tonight’s dinner. Made lime crema slaw and caramelized pineapple for toppings.
Turned out great! Pretty proud of myself.
Turned out great! Pretty proud of myself.
October 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
First try at fish tacos for tonight’s dinner. Made lime crema slaw and caramelized pineapple for toppings.
Turned out great! Pretty proud of myself.
Turned out great! Pretty proud of myself.
It’s cool enough in the house for grandma’s crocheted slippers. Nice and toasty.
October 9, 2025 at 10:37 PM
It’s cool enough in the house for grandma’s crocheted slippers. Nice and toasty.
Still some color to be found out there:
October 8, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Still some color to be found out there:
Today’s spoils:
September 27, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Today’s spoils:
Today would’ve been our 33rd. It still hurts so much that’s she’s gone, and I miss Jackie every moment of every day, but I was lucky to have as much time together as we did.
Happy anniversary, babe. I love you forever. ♥️💔
Happy anniversary, babe. I love you forever. ♥️💔
September 26, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Today would’ve been our 33rd. It still hurts so much that’s she’s gone, and I miss Jackie every moment of every day, but I was lucky to have as much time together as we did.
Happy anniversary, babe. I love you forever. ♥️💔
Happy anniversary, babe. I love you forever. ♥️💔
Leftovers from another excellent batch of pork curry. (It freezes well, too!)
Seriously, if you’re looking to get into Japanese cooking, invest in Namiko Chen’s “Just One Cookbook” series. They’re fantastic.
Seriously, if you’re looking to get into Japanese cooking, invest in Namiko Chen’s “Just One Cookbook” series. They’re fantastic.
September 21, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Leftovers from another excellent batch of pork curry. (It freezes well, too!)
Seriously, if you’re looking to get into Japanese cooking, invest in Namiko Chen’s “Just One Cookbook” series. They’re fantastic.
Seriously, if you’re looking to get into Japanese cooking, invest in Namiko Chen’s “Just One Cookbook” series. They’re fantastic.
There’s still beauty here…
September 21, 2025 at 11:34 AM
There’s still beauty here…
I wish I was a better food photographer, but here’s the pastry shell filled with citrus & passion fruit mousse and blueberries.
September 13, 2025 at 11:31 PM
I wish I was a better food photographer, but here’s the pastry shell filled with citrus & passion fruit mousse and blueberries.