@hiraethus.bsky.social
Educator, writer, parental unit, mostly human (except on days when I’m not), mostly harmless (see previous exception).
Been around for half a century and I’ve definitely seen some things…but nothing compares to the chaos of now.
Be excellent to each other.
Been around for half a century and I’ve definitely seen some things…but nothing compares to the chaos of now.
Be excellent to each other.
Coconut the cat sleeping under Rupert the cat. My moment of peace tonight.
November 22, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Coconut the cat sleeping under Rupert the cat. My moment of peace tonight.
And the nightmare repeats.
August 28, 2025 at 1:06 AM
And the nightmare repeats.
This is Gromit. Because cheese.
I was sideswiped. The kitten was in my hands before I knew what was happening.
Clearly I’m really angry about it. How very dare. The nerve.
But…
That face…
Welcome Gromit. A small nugget of sunshine for my heart.
I was sideswiped. The kitten was in my hands before I knew what was happening.
Clearly I’m really angry about it. How very dare. The nerve.
But…
That face…
Welcome Gromit. A small nugget of sunshine for my heart.
August 19, 2025 at 2:04 AM
This is Gromit. Because cheese.
I was sideswiped. The kitten was in my hands before I knew what was happening.
Clearly I’m really angry about it. How very dare. The nerve.
But…
That face…
Welcome Gromit. A small nugget of sunshine for my heart.
I was sideswiped. The kitten was in my hands before I knew what was happening.
Clearly I’m really angry about it. How very dare. The nerve.
But…
That face…
Welcome Gromit. A small nugget of sunshine for my heart.
New shirt. Feels appropriate.
June 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
New shirt. Feels appropriate.
Salem, Oregon. April 19, 2025.
April 19, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Salem, Oregon. April 19, 2025.
My opinionated cat passed away Thursday from acute kidney failure. In my melancholy I am posting old photos, as appropriate. My lion.
March 24, 2025 at 9:41 PM
My opinionated cat passed away Thursday from acute kidney failure. In my melancholy I am posting old photos, as appropriate. My lion.
If my cat had an opinion about current events, this would be it.
March 24, 2025 at 9:37 PM
If my cat had an opinion about current events, this would be it.
I do love a ferry crossing on a stormy day.
March 16, 2025 at 5:13 AM
I do love a ferry crossing on a stormy day.
I love taking the ferry no matter what time of day, but it’s particularly peaceful at night. Something about the dark water and distant shore makes all the noise drop away
March 15, 2025 at 6:42 AM
I love taking the ferry no matter what time of day, but it’s particularly peaceful at night. Something about the dark water and distant shore makes all the noise drop away
Today’s beautiful thing is the smile on this sleeping cat.
March 12, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Today’s beautiful thing is the smile on this sleeping cat.
Seen on local-ish gas pump. Nice addition to the decor.
March 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Seen on local-ish gas pump. Nice addition to the decor.
Remember when orcas were sinking yachts? Good times…
February 28, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Remember when orcas were sinking yachts? Good times…
February 17, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Just melt the butter, toss it all in the blender, and pour into a pie pan. That’s really all there is to it!
February 15, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Just melt the butter, toss it all in the blender, and pour into a pie pan. That’s really all there is to it!
In times of great stress it becomes necessary to make one’s kitchen smell like baked goods. Hence tonight’s Magic Crust Custard Pie.
February 15, 2025 at 3:15 AM
In times of great stress it becomes necessary to make one’s kitchen smell like baked goods. Hence tonight’s Magic Crust Custard Pie.
Used the “no” option when asked if page was helpful.
February 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Used the “no” option when asked if page was helpful.
Feels like a good time to expand my nonfiction book collection in case the libraries start to get…edited.
February 14, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Feels like a good time to expand my nonfiction book collection in case the libraries start to get…edited.
Some days you just need a cat to watch over you.
February 8, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Some days you just need a cat to watch over you.
Today’s beautiful thing is the sunset this evening. It’s been an exhausting week.
January 24, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Today’s beautiful thing is the sunset this evening. It’s been an exhausting week.
Feeling this very strongly.
January 17, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Feeling this very strongly.
Going back through some photos and found this one from last year. I miss my Tank. (He was the majestic one on the right.)
January 12, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Going back through some photos and found this one from last year. I miss my Tank. (He was the majestic one on the right.)