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linniegayl.bsky.social
@linniegayl.bsky.social
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Interested in Romancelandia, mysteries (especially cozies and historicals), news, politics, museums, archaeology, the ancient world, Egyptology, gymnastics, and more. Based in Ann Arbor.
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"Movement flashed in Pet's peripheral vision, and a small tuxedo cat leapt nimbly from the oak tree to land on a stone wall. It lifted a paw and began to clean it vigorously, eyeing her with aloof disdain." Lucy Parker, Codename Charming, #Caturday #CatsInBooks
3 pictures of my sweet cat Montana. The first cuddling with a yellow stuffed toy, the second curled up in a blanket, and the third glaring at me from atop a tall chest. The words, "Caturday, what's your favorite Caturday Reading?"
September 27, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Voted YES for the AADL
A sticker with the American flag and the words «I voted »
August 5, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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“Atticus Grammaticus Cattypuss Claw, once the world’s best cat burglar and now its greatest cat detective was on police-catting duty with the kittens at the Littleton-on-Sea Home for Abandoned Cats.” Jennifer Gray, Atticus Claw hears a Roar #Caturday #CatsInBooks
3 pictures of my sweet cat Montana. The first cuddling with a yellow stuffed toy, the second curled up in a blanket, and the third glaring at me from atop a tall chest. The words, "Caturday, what's your favorite Caturday Reading?"
July 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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"Pillover only really enjoyed talking to people when they could discuss books." Gail Carriger, Amubush or Adore #BookishQuote
An open book and the words "Bookish Quote"
May 25, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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“Cats are known for stealing all sorts of things. It’s a phenomenon known as “feline kleptomania.”” H.Y. Hanna, Fronds and Enemies #Caturday #CatsInBooks
3 pictures of my sweet cat Montana. The first cuddling with a yellow stuffed toy, the second curled up in a blanket, and the third glaring at me from atop a tall chest. The words, "Caturday, what's your favorite Caturday Reading?"
May 24, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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“Go on,” Summerset told the cat. “I expect she’d like the company whether she knows it or not.” Galahad padded, as briskly as his bulk allowed, after Eve.” J.D. Robb, Treachery in Death #Caturday #CatsInBooks
3 pictures of my sweet cat Montana. The first cuddling with a yellow stuffed toy, the second curled up in a blanket, and the third glaring at me from atop a tall chest. The words, "Caturday, what's your favorite Caturday Reading?"
May 17, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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"A ginger cat sat in a puddle of sunshine placidly cleaning his paws as it watched them through unblinking green eyes." Helena Dixon, Murder in First Class #Caturday #CatsInBooks
3 pictures of my sweet cat Montana. The first cuddling with a yellow stuffed toy, the second curled up in a blanket, and the third glaring at me from atop a tall chest. The words, "Caturday, what's your favorite Caturday Reading?"
May 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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"Cats and books simply belong together," she'd say. "Along with cups of tea." Colleen Gleason, Purses, Curses, & Hearses #Caturday #CatsInBooks
3 pictures of my sweet cat Montana. The first cuddling with a yellow stuffed toy, the second curled up in a blanket, and the third glaring at me from atop a tall chest. The words, "Caturday, what's your favorite Caturday Reading?"
May 3, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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"The cat got entangled in Abdullah’s skirts and a brief interval of staggering (by Abdullah), scratching (by Horus) and swearing (by both parties) ensued before Horus freed himself and departed.” Elizabeth Peters, The Ape Who Guards the Balance #Caturday #CatsInBooks
3 pictures of my sweet cat Montana. The first cuddling with a yellow stuffed toy, the second curled up in a blanket, and the third glaring at me from atop a tall chest. The words, "Caturday, what's your favorite Caturday Reading?"
April 26, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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I'm #CurrentlyReading Hera by Jennifer Saint for a book group this week. Still have a ways to go!
Book cover of Hera by Jennifer Saint. The background is all red and features an image of the bust of Hera with long black hair, eyes that seem to glow, and lightning flashes over her left shoulder
April 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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University of Michigan wins the NCAA Men’s Gymnastics Championship !
Scoreboard in Crisler declaring Michigan national champions.
April 20, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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“Hapgood scooped up the cat, who had jumped up on the bed and was kneading the blanket.” Tracy Grant, The Tavistock Plot #Caturday #CatsInBooks
3 pictures of my sweet cat Montana. The first cuddling with a yellow stuffed toy, the second curled up in a blanket, and the third glaring at me from atop a tall chest. The words, "Caturday, what's your favorite Caturday Reading?"
April 19, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Ohio State on rings for @limecello.bsky.social
Gymnast beginning dismount on rings
April 19, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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NCAA Men’s Gymnastics Championship
Scoreboard in Crisler Warmup on rings
April 18, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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“I noticed that Gateau had wandered off again. That cat was either all over me or nowhere to be seen.” Nancy Warren, The Great Witches Baking Show #Caturday #CatsInBooks
3 pictures of my sweet cat Montana. The first cuddling with a yellow stuffed toy, the second curled up in a blanket, and the third glaring at me from atop a tall chest. The words, "Caturday, what's your favorite Caturday Reading?"
April 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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No longer in Egypt. Ahhh tea.
A plate with a scone, jam, and clotted cream and a pot of tea.
April 9, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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For #Caturday my sweet cat Montana rolling in the sun for her pet sitter
Cat with black and brown and white markings rolled on its side facing the camera
April 5, 2025 at 5:43 AM
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I'm doing a relisten of Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters. Because when you're in Egypt, this seems like a perfect comfort read during down times #CurrentlyReading
Book cover of Crocodile on the Sandbank by Eliabeth Peters, an "Amelia Peabody Mystery." The cover features the desert, two pyramids in the back, the tale of a crocodile sliding along the sand, and an abandoned pith helmet on the sand.
April 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Montana my cat begging for treats from her pet sitter.
Beautiful cat with big green eyes and brown and black markings standing on rear legs with paws raised begging for treats
April 1, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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#CurrentlyReading Plutarch’s lives of various Greeks. Must finish before new class on 5th century Athens begins next week.
Book cover of Plutarch’s The Rise and Fall of Athens: Nine Greek Lives
March 31, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Gorgeous mosaic part of Roman villa in Alexandria
Floor mosaic of seven birds in black and white tiles
March 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Missing my sweet kitty Montana her pet sitter sends me two photos each day.
My beautiful cat laying on the floor staring up at me she’s brown with light brown and black markings
March 29, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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At the Roman catacombs in Alexandria
Relief of Anubis dressed as a Roman warrior.
March 29, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Today.
Door of EES with pyramid picture Doughty Mews. Tiny narrow street where EES is located
March 26, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Saw this and more at the Petrie Museum today
The famous bead dress in a case at the Petrie Museum
March 25, 2025 at 5:38 PM