Freshwater fishes! Tardigrades! Bats! Snakes! Spiders! Also Cambrian invertebrates and trilobites are awesome ideas, folks who've already commented. :)

I once took the train out to a Geological Society of America conference in Minneapolis. The whole train was loaded with students and researchers from all over the eastern US, some from other countries, all talking about geology. It was one of the coolest experiences EVER.

As a cis person, I don't know what right I have to comment, but, for what it's worth, I'll say the first thing that comes to my mind: I am infinitely glad that "people like you" do exist, always have, and will keep on existing, in spite of all the brainless bullshit sent your way.

I was out of town for a week. I made sure to have a friend check in on both my cats. My Optimus LOVES my friend; they have a BROMANCE going on. That wasn't good enough, though. It's been a month since I returned, and Optimus is still ULTRA CLINGY. Help . . . :D

I am so sorry. Sending comforting thoughts.

Oh, yeah! Always wish I had a well-fenced backyard with some privacy so I could go outside and run around naked in the rain. Life goals. :D

I need to try something similar 'cause, damn, I haven't been able to enjoy it properly for years. :(

Good going tonight. It was a fun night.