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The Dragon of East Rock
@eastrockpark.bsky.social
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Retired dragon. Curmudgeon. Caffeine fueled. Loves cats, turtles, critters, and knitting.

The dragon is as broke as you are.
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eastrockpark.bsky.social
I finished this knit beanie in the past week. I'm working on another one using a different pattern now. You can never have too many hats in winter.

Yellow is cheerful!
A yellow knitted beanie hat resting on a computer keyboard. First three inches are a ribbing, then the rest of the hat is a four knit, one purl pattern for about five more inches.
November 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
eastrockpark.bsky.social
Anyway, this is the dude who passed out. I don't know his name but I've seen him hanging around Trump before. I hope he's okay.

Geez. Look at Trump in this photo. Can you be any more checked out?
Recent presser at the Oval Office, shows Dr. Oz at the podium with one hand raised to make some sort of unknown point and a bunch of Trump Toady's standing around listening politely. And then there is Trump seated at his desk, slumping to the side with his eyes closed. The picture has one man circled in red (by me) and I am wondering who he is because he keels over and the presser ends not long after this.
November 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
eastrockpark.bsky.social
There is an animal rescue organization in Cummings, Georgia called FurKids. Yesterday their transport van heading to Vermont with 37 cats aboard was involved in a serious accident on I-85 south of mile marker 147, Jackson Co. 35 cats have been recovered and are safe.

Two cats are still missing.
This is not exact text. This is a MISSING poster providing identifying information about two cats. MISSING: Strawberry Shortkakes, Animal ID FKDS-A-79966. Female born 4/4/25, domestic shorthair, white/brown tabby. MISSING: Birch, Animal ID FKDS-A-80345. Male born 6/14/25, domestic shorthair, orange, tabby.
October 14, 2025 at 6:42 PM
eastrockpark.bsky.social
Just a little tuxie black and white love bug kitty laying on a furry white blanket snuggling up with a catnip infused kick bunny toy looking like she already knows she's in her forever home. A kick bunny is a large crocheted kicker toy that is basically a long thick tube with four paws on one side and stitched eyes that cats like to grip and wrestle with in play. This one is sold by Sages Handmade on Etsy.
September 22, 2025 at 10:25 AM
eastrockpark.bsky.social
Bye, bye, baby girl. Good luck in your new home! I'm going to miss you, Jumper!

And that's a wrap on the Connecticut chapter of Kitten Academy. Now that everybody has found homes, I can relax and enjoy the current momcat and her kittens. I couldn't really do that until now.
Mr. A of Kitten Academy is collecting Jumper, a black and white tuxedo kitty, for her final wave just before she is placed in a nearby carrier. Jumper is on a green chair in a room with many windows. Mr. A is behind the chair, wearing a black t-shirt and glasses, leaning over it to pick Jumper up. Just outside the room to the right is another cat named Maggie. The adopters are wisely staying off camera.
September 20, 2025 at 2:14 AM
eastrockpark.bsky.social
First of all, Jumper is still looking for a home. She's adorable and she's very shy, but she'll warm to you and give you lots of love if you give her time. Apply at kitten.academy/adopt.

A long overdue and newsy news update is now available on the KA website. kitten.academy/mewspaper/20...
Jumper, an absolutely adorable black and white tuxie kitten, is sitting in a windowsill looking up at a possible bird. We can't see it in frame so it may be a gnat or fly instead. The window looks out into a lovely green space, with leafy trees and shrubs. There are small yellow flowers on the shrugs.
August 30, 2025 at 3:10 PM
eastrockpark.bsky.social
When you call yourself a disability advocate and then you make posts that I can't process without undue attention due to my own issues, are you really an advocate. This is obviously a bot someone has set up. Don't bug them. But they irked my last nerve this morning, so...

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Disguised Agony @disguisedagony.blsk.social #ChronicIllnessWarrior #InvisibleDisabilities #SpoonieLife #ChronicPain #DisabledAndProud #AutoimmuneWarrior #MentalHealthMatters #FightToLive #SurvivorStory #DisabilityAdvocate #UnseenStruggles #AgonyReport #KeepFighting #NeverGiveUp #LifeWithIllness #AdvocateFor Change First image: Hard to read purple text overlaying some words I find hard to figure out, with a "Disguised Agony" loga that I can't describe in the bottom right corner. The purple text reads: "I came into the world with a broken defense system - my immune system was so weak I had to live in a bubble just to stay alive. I've clinically died three times... and somehow I'm still here. Now I carry 18 chronic illnesses and 3 disabilities into every single day. They pile on each other, twisting and feeding off one another. There is no break. No pause button. People say having one is too much. I live with twenty-one. And I still keep going." Second image: much easier to read black text on a tan background, same hard to identify "Disguised Agony" logo on the bottom right corner. The black text reads: "Imagine fighting twelve health battles every single day... and people still think you're 'fine'. I'm Autistic. I tell people that. I explain my needs. I'm still misunderstood or ignored. Autistic adults are 3x more likely to have chronic health conditions. I have 8 chronic illnesses and 3 disabilities - each one affecting the others. Most people struggle with one. Imagine fighting twelve at the same time, knowing research shows that kind of health load is linked to higher pain, fatigue, and burnout. This isn't weakness. It's surviving battles most will never understand."
August 9, 2025 at 5:51 PM
eastrockpark.bsky.social
I rather appreciated this positioning of posts in my feed.
Erin Baba says "Let's just make sure these guys never mate with the killer bees." Right below this is a post by Endless Scream (one minute earlier, but let's not worry about those minor details). Endless Scream says "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAH" I thought this was an appropriate response to radioactive wasp and killer bees mixing.
August 5, 2025 at 1:41 AM
eastrockpark.bsky.social
Cloak and Romper are ready for immediate adoption as a bonded pair for the total cost of only $175 at the Danbury Animal Welfare Society in Danbury, Connecticut.

See daws.org/daws-forms for the application or the above post for a link to the PetFinder page.
This is a photo of Cloak. She is an all black cat with just the smallest tuft of white fur high up on her chest under her neck. She is sitting sideways here, looking suspiciously at something in the distance with her bright yellow eyes, her tail tucked neatly around her. Cloak is available for immediate adoption at the Danbury Animal Welfare Society in Danbury, CT and is part of a bonded pair (with her son Romper). The description provided on the DAWS website reads: This bonded pair of gorgeous kitties is Cloak and Romper. Cloak is 18-months-old and Romper is 8-months-old. Cloak is Romper's mama and they love each other so much that they are looking for a forever home together. Both kitties are a little shy but once you take your time with them, they are very sweet and enjoy pets. And they love their wet food! Cloak and Romper are vaccinated, microchipped, spayed/neutered and healthy. The total adoption fee for the pair is $175. If you would like to meet/adopt Cloak and Romper, please complete our online application at https://daws.org/daws-forms or stop by at our shelter Wednesday-Sunday between 12 and 6 PM. The DAWS shelter address is 147 Grassy Plain St. Email daws@daws.org with questions or for more assistance. This is a photo of Romper. He is a black and white tuxedo cat with a white T on his face and he has a white strip running from his chin down his belly. In this photo he is standing leaning forward looking right at the camera, his yellow eyes wide and alert. Romper is available for immediate adoption at the Danbury Animal Welfare Society in Danbury, CT and is part of a bonded pair (with his mother Cloak). The description provided on the DAWS website reads: This bonded pair of gorgeous kitties is Cloak and Romper. Cloak is 18-months-old and Romper is 8-months-old. Cloak is Romper's mama and they love each other so much that they are looking for a forever home together. Both kitties are a little shy but once you take your time with them, they are very sweet and enjoy pets. And they love their wet food! Cloak and Romper are vaccinated, microchipped, spayed/neutered and healthy. The total adoption fee for the pair is $175. If you would like to meet/adopt Cloak and Romper, please complete our online application at https://daws.org/daws-forms or stop by at our shelter Wednesday-Sunday between 12 and 6 PM. The DAWS shelter address is 147 Grassy Plain St. Email daws@daws.org with questions or for more assistance.
July 23, 2025 at 3:47 PM
eastrockpark.bsky.social
Danbury, CT: I am pleased to be able to provide this update on Cloak and Romper. DAWS has now seen what we all knew already. They are a bonded pair. They have also updated photos.

Please help Cloak and Romper find a new home by sharing this information. Thank you.

www.petfinder.com/cat/cloak-an...
The description of Cloak and Romper from the DAWS website. It has a photo of the two cats to the left and lists their names, Cloak and Romper, at the top, along with the following words: cat, young, female, medium, american shorthair, house trained, shots current, spayed/neutered. (I will note that only one of these, Cloak, is female, the other, Romper, is male.) The description itself reads: This bonded pair of gorgeous kitties is Cloak and Romper. Cloak is 18-months-old and Romper is 8-months-old. Cloak is Romper's mama and they love each other so much that they are looking for a forever home together. Both kitties are a little shy but once you take your time with them, they are very sweet and enjoy pets. And they love their wet food! Cloak and Romper are vaccinated, microchipped, spayed/neutered and healthy. The total adoption fee for the pair is $175. If you would like to meet/adopt Cloak and Romper, please complete our online application at https://daws.org/daws-forms or stop by at our shelter Wednesday-Sunday between 12 and 6 PM. The DAWS shelter address is 147 Grassy Plain St. Email daws@daws.org with questions or for more assistance. A photo of Romper and Cloak. Romper, to the left, is a black and white tuxedo male. His yellow eyes are bright and interested as he stares directly into the camera. He looks like he might pounce on a toy any second. Cloak, to the right, is a black female. She has a little white spot high on her chest just under her neck. Both of her front legs still show shaved areas as she has only recently been spayed. Cloak is looking just up and to the right of the photographer, her yellow eyes wide open and a little wary. Cloak and Romper are a shy couple and will need a patient human and quiet environment. They would probably love a WFH person and would do fine in either an apartment or a house. A photo of Romper and Cloak. Romper, to the left, is a black and white tuxedo male. His yellow eyes are bright and interested as he looks off to the right. He looks like he might pounce on a toy any second. Cloak, to the right, is a black female. She has a little white spot high on her chest just under her neck. Both of her front legs still show shaved areas as she has only recently been spayed. Cloak is looking just down and to the right, her yellow eyes a bit narrowed and pensive. Cloak and Romper are a shy couple and will need a patient human and quiet environment. They would probably love a WFH person and would do fine in either an apartment or a house.
July 23, 2025 at 3:37 PM
eastrockpark.bsky.social
A few bonus pictures of Cloak because she is so hard to describe.

I apologize for my abysmal alt text descriptions. I am not good at describing images and these cats are all image.
This is a screen shot of Cloak by a discord member (is.a.Momo) from June 28, 2025. Cloak is sitting upright staring right at the camera. She is all black except for a tuft of white fur just barely visible that is under her chin on her chest. Her big round yellow eyes are wide open and look like they are from a cartoon. Cloak is beautiful, sleek and small, only about six or seven pounds. She is estimated to be perhaps a year and a half to two years old at most. Cloak and her son Romper are a sweet adorable couple who ideally would be adopted together though either would be fine alone given appropriate introduction time and with patience. They would like a quiet household. Cloak and Romper are residents of Kitten Academy and can be adopted through application at kitten.academy/adopt or can be fostered by applying to DAWS to be a foster at https://daws.org/foster-an-animal/. This is a screenshot of a black cat named Cloak taken by a discord member (ism) in late June. She is walking, front paw up to take a step, gazing at a cat treat in front of her on the hard wood floor that she will pounce on and gobble up. Another cats tail is in front of her and there is also a cat behind her. Cloak does fine with other cats as long as they respect her personal space and she is quite playful when she is comfortable in her surroundings. Cloak and Romper are residents of Kitten Academy and can be adopted through application at kitten.academy/adopt or can be fostered by applying to DAWS to be a foster at https://daws.org/foster-an-animal/.
July 2, 2025 at 6:52 PM
eastrockpark.bsky.social
The cats still seeking adoption are:

Cardigan, a regal black female who is about 9 months old.

Jumper, an adorable and energetic black and white tuxedo female who is about 10 months old.

Cloak, a hand shy love bug, and her son, Romper, a black and white tuxie boy. They are both shy and sweet.
This is a screenshot from June 29 2025 of a black cat wearing a red bow tie collar as she gazes intently at one of her siblings who is on the other side of the camera. Cardigan loves to carry her fuzzy toys around and play with her siblings. She is a healthy, happy kitten who is about 9 months old. She enjoys other cats and people and loves to get in snuggles and play. I hear that in the right light, you can see dark tabby striping in her fur. She is cute and lovable and would be an excellent addition to any family. Cardigan is a resident of Kitten Academy and can be adopted through application at kitten.academy/adopt or can be fostered by applying to DAWS to be a foster at https://daws.org/foster-an-animal/. This is a screenshot from June 30, 2025 black and white tuxie cat sitting on a blanket in a box compartment in a cat tree. Her legs are every which way because she is mid groom but interested in something she heard outside the box. This cat is named Jumper and she is about ten months old. Jumper has a white chest and the lower half of her face is white. Her front paws are also white. Jumper is a very energetic gal who is always in motion when she is not sleeping. She enjoys sleeping in pods and under blankets when she's not playing with her friends. Jumper does take time to get used to new cats and she has a strong sense of personal space so will bap if her space is invaded, but she isn't looking for trouble and new kitty friends will quickly learn both her boundaries and her love of play. Jumper is a resident of Kitten Academy and can be adopted through application at kitten.academy/adopt or can be fostered by applying to DAWS to be a foster at https://daws.org/foster-an-animal/. This is a screenshot from July 2, 2025 of Cloak with her kitten, Romper, having a quick wrassle. Cloak is a black void. It is nigh on impossible to get a good picture of a black hole. It is posited that this was probably her first litter and she was young so she is perhaps a year and a half old to two years right now. Romper is a black and white tuxie male, about 8-1/2 months old. Romper and Cloak play very well together though sometimes Cloak would like to be left alone and tells him so. Romper loves to play with friends and with his ball tracks. Both Cloak and Romper are very hand shy but easily bribed with food and play. They would like a quiet household. Cloak and Romper are residents of Kitten Academy and can be adopted through application at kitten.academy/adopt or can be fostered by applying to DAWS to be a foster at https://daws.org/foster-an-animal/. This is a screenshot from June 29, 2025 of Cloak with her kitten, Romper (in the background). Cloak is sitting on her fosters legs enjoying a bit of lap time. Romper is lounging on a bed next to an orange cat sleeping. Cloak is a black void. It is nigh on impossible to get a good picture of a black hole. It is posited that this was probably her first litter and she was young so she is perhaps a year and a half old to two years right now. Romper is a black and white tuxie male, about 8-1/2 months old. Romper and Cloak play very well together though sometimes Cloak would like to be left alone and tells him so. Romper loves to play with friends and with his ball tracks. Both Cloak and Romper are very hand shy but easily bribed with food and play. They would like a quiet household. Cloak and Romper are residents of Kitten Academy and can be adopted through application at kitten.academy/adopt or can be fostered by applying to DAWS to be a foster at https://daws.org/foster-an-animal/.
July 2, 2025 at 6:52 PM
eastrockpark.bsky.social
You need a Noodle in your life! She is waiting for you very patiently in her cute little cactus pod.

Noodle needs a new home or a foster no later than July 5. Please see the attached thread for more information and share this post.

Even if you can't adopt a Noodle, adopt from your local shelter!
A rather bad screenshot of a green cactus cat bed pod with an absolutely adorable calico named Noodle sleeping in it. Noodle is a resident of Kitten Academy and is looking for a new home or foster by July 5.
June 26, 2025 at 4:47 PM
eastrockpark.bsky.social
Kitten Academy has a family of four lovely black panther kitties. The mother is Cape. The kittens are Poncho, Cardigan and Parka. Cape and Parka, I am happy to say, do have a confirmed adopter. Poncho and Cardigan are still looking for an adopter or foster. They are around 8-1/2 to 9 months old.
This is a screenshot from June 14 2025 of a black cat wearing a red bow tie collar laying down showing off her recent spay scar as she looks over her shoulder at one of her siblings. Cardigan loves to carry her fuzzy toys around and play with her siblings. She is a healthy, happy kitten who is about 8-1/2 to 9 months old. She enjoys other cats and people and loves to get in snuggles and play. Cardigan is a resident of Kitten Academy and can be adopted through application at kitten.academy/adopt or can be fostered by applying to DAWS to be a foster at https://daws.org/foster-an-animal/. This is a screenshot from May 6 2025 of a black cat wearing a white collar and sitting on a fluffy grayish rug in front of a red beanbag chair. Poncho is a large boy, it's hard sometimes to tell him from his mama Cape at a glance. He gets along with everybody and enjoys his play. He plays very well with Noodle, the calico, but also with Blazer. In short, he would love to have a friend to play with and loves to run and chase. I wish I had a better photo of him because this one does not do him justice but he is so often in movement that all I get are black blurs when I try. Poncho is around 8-1/2 to 9 months old and would love to join your family. Poncho is a resident of Kitten Academy and can be adopted through application at kitten.academy/adopt or can be fostered by applying to DAWS to be a foster at https://daws.org/foster-an-animal/. This is a screenshot from June 22 2025 of a black cat wearing a red bow tie collar hugging her fuzzy toy while rolling on a hardwood floor. Cardigan loves to carry her fuzzy toys around and play with her siblings. She is a healthy, happy kitten who is about 8-1/2 to 9 months old. She enjoys other cats and people and loves to get in snuggles and play. Cardigan is a resident of Kitten Academy and can be adopted through application at kitten.academy/adopt or can be fostered by applying to DAWS to be a foster at https://daws.org/foster-an-animal/. This is a somewhat blurry screenshot from June 24 2025 of two black cats sitting near the top of a tall cat tree. The closer one, Poncho, is wearing a white collar and looking out the window. The one to the back, Cardigan, is wearing a red collar and sleeping. Poncho and Cardigan are all black cats who are around 8-1/2 to 9 months old. They love to play with their mother and siblings. Poncho also loves to play with Noodle, the calico, and Blazer, the tuxie. Both of them love people and snuggles and would love to join your family. Poncho and Cardigan are residents of Kitten Academy and can be adopted through application at kitten.academy/adopt or can be fostered by applying to DAWS to be a foster at https://daws.org/foster-an-animal/.
June 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
eastrockpark.bsky.social
I went to the Discord community last night and mentioned I needed some good photos of a few of the kittens and by the end of the evening, one of the Discord members had created this new ad for Cloak, Tutu, and Romper. Aren't they cute?
This is an ad for three cats, Tutu, Romper, and their mama Cloak. It says "We are Tutu, Romper and Cloak (the mom). We like to play! We're a happy family. Apply to adopt us at kitten.academy/adopt." It features five photos. The first of Tutu sitting with her back to us but looking over her shoulder. We can see her gray back and black tail, ears and face. The second is of Romper sitting in the middle of a blanket on a beanbag chair. Romper is looking up and to the left with wide eyes, showing us his black back and side and white neck and face. He has a black chin. Third is of Cloak, a black mom cat with a small white tuft of fur on her chest at her neck (not shown) and here in this photo she is licking her lips, her pink tongue showing very well against her black face. The fourth is of Tutu and Romper playing with a wand toy. We see Rompers eye and a portion of his face as he is lunging for the soft furry toy on a wire while Tutu sits beneath him with her tongue licking her nose waiting for her chance at the toy. Finally there is a photo of Cloak, Tutu and Romper sleeping nestled together inside the box pod on a cat tree. It is hard to tell where each cat begins and ends, they are snuggled together so closely. This ad was created by a Kitten Academy Discord member (AltoClarinetLady). KA has a great discord community. Details about KA can be found on YouTube and at kitten.academy. Cloak, Tutu, and Romper are residents of Kitten Academy and can be adopted through application at kitten.academy/adopt or can be fostered by applying to DAWS to be a foster at https://daws.org/foster-an-animal/.
June 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
eastrockpark.bsky.social
Meet the Tuxies at Kitten Academy!
Blazer is a fun loving guy. He needs a friend to play with.
Jumper is a great gal. Loves to play. She's a little aloof and touchy so will need time to get used to other cats.
Smock is an adorable girl who loves her sibs but is very nervous around other cats.
This is an ad for three cats, Jumper, Smock, and Blazer. It says "Dressed for a formal occasion but ready for anything! These sweet dapper kittens want to be your new friend! Apply to adopt at kitten.academy/adopt." The ad features three cats. Top left is Jumper, who is laying in a soft lilac colored marshmallow bed staring right into the camera with wide open eyes. Only her black features are showing but she is a black and white tuxie. Next, to the center right, is Smock, who is sitting inside a wicker basket, looking out into the distance. She has wide eyes and her ears are erect. Smock is a black and white tuxie with a white spot on her chest and white paws. To the bottom left, is Blazer, who is standing in front of the wicker basket and a set of black stairs of the type used to help animals climb onto beds or other surfaces. He is looking alert and bright eyed. Blazer is a black and white tuxie with white legs and a white chest and a funny little black spot on his face that makes him look inquisitive. This ad was created by a Kitten Academy Discord member (AltoClarinetLady). KA has a great discord community. Details about KA can be found on YouTube and at kitten.academy. Blazer, Jumper and Smock are residents of Kitten Academy and can be adopted through application at kitten.academy/adopt or can be fostered by applying to DAWS to be a foster at https://daws.org/foster-an-animal/. A black and white tuxie cat sitting on the top of a set of black stairs that usually lead to the edge of a bed but are now placed in front of a window with closed blinds. This cat is named Jumper and she is about ten months old. Jumper has a white chest and the lower half of her face is white. Her front paws are also white. Jumper is a very energetic gal who also enjoys sleeping in pods when she's not playing with her friends. Jumper is a resident of Kitten Academy and can be adopted through application at kitten.academy/adopt or can be fostered by applying to DAWS to be a foster at https://daws.org/foster-an-animal/. A black and white tuxie cat sitting on the top of a set of black stairs that usually lead to the edge of a bed but are now placed in front of a window with closed blinds. Smock is mostly black with a small white bib and four white paws. She is a small girl and perhaps eight to nine months in age. Smock is a bit of a fraidy cat who is spooked by too much noise and too many cats so would be best, I think, in a household with only one or two other pets. She might enjoy a WFH person best. She loves to snuggle when you're sitting at the computer or reading, but it may take a while for her to warm up to being pet. Smock is a very good girl who would be very happy to join your family, perhaps with her best friend Jumper. Smock is a resident of Kitten Academy and can be adopted through application at kitten.academy/adopt or can be fostered by applying to DAWS to be a foster at https://daws.org/foster-an-animal/. This is a black and white tuxie cat sitting on the top of a set of black stairs that usually lead to the edge of a bed but are now placed in front of a window with closed blinds. This cat is Blazer. He is most likely a litter mate to Smock, so also about eight to nine months in age. Blazer has an all white underbelly and white legs, with a black back and black running down the outer sides of his back legs. His face has a white muzzle with a black streak on it that reminds me a little of a lightning bolt and has the effect of always making him look very interested in what is happening. Blazer is a fun loving guy who loves to play and would love to have a friend or two in his home. He is gregarious and outgoing, and gets along with everybody. Blazer is a resident of Kitten Academy and can be adopted through application at kitten.academy/adopt or can be fostered by applying to DAWS to be a foster at https://daws.org/foster-an-animal/.
June 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
eastrockpark.bsky.social
From a few minutes ago, this photo has Blazer, Tutu and Romper playing together.

www.youtube.com/live/6EdrTEn...
Three cats playing with a blue automated cat toy in a room with a hardwood floor. Left, hidden, is a black and white tuxie boy named Blazer, in front of him is Tutu, the gray and black "snowshoe" girl, who is playing intently with the automated feather pop out toy, and to her right is another black and white tuxie boy named Romper. Romper is looking off to the side as if something else has caught his attention.
June 23, 2025 at 11:30 PM
eastrockpark.bsky.social
Cloak, Romper, and Tutu are residents of Kitten Academy. They came to KA as a young family in December 2024. Cloak and Romper are very shy while Tutu is more outgoing. Ideally they would be fostered/adopted as a family but Tutu would probably be fine on her own. Romper wants to go with his mama.
This is an ad for three cats, Tutu, Romper, and their mama Cloak. It features an image of a red cardboard pickup truck with three cats in the bed of the truck. The first cat, Tutu, is a gray with dark points who has darkened considerably since her arrival in December. To the right is her brother, Romper, a black and white tuxie. Practically hidden with just the top of her head showing is their mama Cloak. It reads "A truck full of love is ready for delivery! Tutu, Romper, and their mama Cloak are a fun and loving family ready to go to a forever home today. Apply at kitten.academy/adopt." This ad was created by a Kitten Academy Discord member (not me). KA has a great discord community. Details about KA can be found on YouTube and at kitten.academy. Cloak, Tutu, and Romper are residents of Kitten Academy and can be adopted through application at kitten.academy/adopt or can be fostered by applying to DAWS to be a foster at https://daws.org/foster-an-animal/. This is an early image, from January 1st, of Cloak, a black mom cat who is probably less than a year old in the photo, and her two babies, Tutu, a small gray kitten with black ears and tail, and Romper, an even smaller tuxie kitten, who are eating from a large bowl of wet food while Cloak stands guard. It is very hard to get a good picture of Cloak because she is a black void, but she is a beautiful young lady and I share this screenshot because it shows her the best of any I have on my computer. Cloak, Tutu, and Romper are residents of Kitten Academy and can be adopted through application at kitten.academy/adopt or can be fostered by applying to DAWS to be a foster at https://daws.org/foster-an-animal/. This is a recent screenshot from June 9 of Cloak with her two kittens, Tutu and Romper. Cloak is a black void sitting in front of a dresser with a donut toy in front of her and a catnip banana in front of her. Beside her is a large wicker hanging fruit basket. Romper, a black and white tuxie kitten, is inside the basket, looking upward at his sister, Tutu, who is above him. Tutu's back feet are on the dresser and her front feet are on the top of the basket, and she is thinking about climbing onto the basket to bap at her brother. Tutu is a gray kitty with black points - tail, feet, ears, and face. Cloak, Tutu, and Romper are residents of Kitten Academy and can be adopted through application at kitten.academy/adopt or can be fostered by applying to DAWS to be a foster at https://daws.org/foster-an-animal/. This screenshot from May 5 is of Cloak, Romper, and Tutu laying together on top of a red beanbag chair that is covered with a light gray blanket that says Love Kittens and has images of cats on it. Cloak is laying flat at the top of the beanbag, a black void that we see from the side. Cloak is small, only about six pounds, and estimated to be about one to two years old. Below her to the right lays Tutu. We see her from the back, her gray back is flecked with black and we clearly see her black ears. Romper is to Tutu's left, also seen from the back as mostly a black cat with a bit of white on his just barely visible chin. Tutu and Romper are estimated to have been born in late November, if I recall correctly, and are about 7-1/2 months old now. Cloak, Tutu, and Romper are residents of Kitten Academy and can be adopted through application at kitten.academy/adopt or can be fostered by applying to DAWS to be a foster at https://daws.org/foster-an-animal/.
June 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM
eastrockpark.bsky.social
Noodle is a resident of Kitten Academy. She needs an adopter or a foster by end of June.

We don't have an estimate on her age, but she's young and healthy, and highly play motivated. A real sweetheart. She's a bit shy and would need a slow introduction to other pets in your household.
A calico cat sitting on a wooden cat tree looking at something across the room. Her name is Noodle and she is looking for a new home. She is a very pleasing mix of dark and light browns with a wide swath of white across her chest and belly. Noodle is a resident of Kitten Academy and can be adopted through application at kitten.academy/adopt or can be fostered by applying to DAWS to be a foster at https://daws.org/foster-an-animal/. This is an ad for a cat named Noodle. It features a background of ramen noodles with the photo of a gorgeous calico cat in the center. It says "This Noodle's not just for dinner - She's for keeps! Loves to play! Very friendly! Loves to snuggles! Adopt Noodle at kitten.academy/adopt." This ad was created by a Kitten Academy Discord member (not me). KA has a great discord community. Details about KA can be found on YouTube and at kitten.academy. Noodle is a resident of Kitten Academy and can be adopted through application at kitten.academy/adopt or can be fostered by applying to DAWS to be a foster at https://daws.org/foster-an-animal/.
June 23, 2025 at 1:47 PM
eastrockpark.bsky.social
This is your mission statement. PROTECT RESOURCES. Not destroy them for the profit.
April 25, 2025 at 8:35 PM
eastrockpark.bsky.social
Something to ponder...
8 Japanese Techniques to Overcome Challenges and Achieve Success. Ikigai. Kaizen. Hara Hachi Bu. Ganbaru. Wabi-San. Kakeibo. Shoshin. Shinrin-Yoku. This is not the full text. I will endeavor to list the definitions of each technique in the thread below in due time.
March 23, 2025 at 8:48 PM
eastrockpark.bsky.social
Cartoon by Sandra Boynton celebrating Appreciate a Dragon Day (January 16). Picture a two tier cake with white and orange icing and four unlit candles on the top left, and a small dragon with a party hat on on the top right. He is gazing upon the cake with his mouth closed. In the middle, on the left is the same cake. On the right the dragon has opened his mouth and flame is being blown over the top of the candles. On the bottom, on the left the cake now has four lit candles. On the right, the dragon is looking at the cake and the corner of his mouth is now upturned into a smile.
February 27, 2025 at 1:34 PM
eastrockpark.bsky.social
January 16th is Appreciate a Dragon Day 🐉

(Artist: Sandra Boynton)
A cartoon in three parts. At the top is a two tiered birthday cake with unlit candles on the left and a dragon on the right wearing a conical birthday hat. In the center, the same dragon is blowing flames at the cake. At the bottom, the candles on the cake are now lit and the dragon has a little smile on his face.
January 16, 2025 at 2:19 PM
eastrockpark.bsky.social
If you follow, then unfollow, then follow again, in order to get my attention, you will get it. I will block you and forget you exist.

I live for the day when Blue Sky allows me to boot followers off my account. I'm not here to help anyone build their follower count or boost their fund raising.
December 30, 2024 at 4:08 AM
eastrockpark.bsky.social
A message from Cuddles' little girl Pajamas (aka PJs)
A eight month old gray kitten sitting in a canvas bag with just her head showing. Her eyes are wide open and her ears on alert. She says "Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is for my mom to get her fur-ever home. P.S. She's been behavin' perfect."
December 23, 2024 at 6:00 PM