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Lauren W.
@livewildly.bsky.social
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Melting pot of loves including: musical theater, books, systems thinking, gardening badly, ttrpgs, and religious trauma

Per my therapist: Master of Resigned Determination

Created covidconscioustherapists.com

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This is hanging in my sightlines while I work. I’m a therapist.
A print done in shades of pink and red. An illustrated person is holding a brain and pointing angrily at it. The text reads “brains are dumb.”
November 26, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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Seattle and Portland area folks:

These two sweeties need a new foster home by December 12th. One boy, one girl, both fixed. They’ll come with food, toys, and litter (also a cat playpen if you want it).

Would really appreciate any shares to cast a wider net.
A sleepy looking tortie cat curled up inside a cat bed. A half bengal chonk cat, stretched out in front of a window. He’s looking at the camera. Same bengal chonk, sitting up and staring at something off camera. A small tortie cat with green eyes sitting on a lap, staring at something off screen.
November 26, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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“That’s the real escapist fantasy in Legends & Lattes – making friends in your 40s.” @travisbaldree.bsky.social speaks truth.
Photo taken from the back of an open cafeteria-type space. On the far end Travis Baldree is answering questions from the audience. There is a ThirdPlace Commons sign over his head and a Third Place Books banner to his left.
November 21, 2025 at 4:22 AM
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I wish there was a “I do not, at any time now or in the future, want AI involved with any aspect of medical care for my pets” option for these prompts.
Screenshot of 4 prompts that you’re supposed to answer with how much you agree or disagree with the statement. I feel my veterinarian would provide even better care for my pet if they used Al tools to help diagnose and recommend treatments. I would completely trust a diagnosis or treatment recommendation from my veterinarian that was made with the help of Al. I would be comfortable with my veterinarian using Al to assist in diagnosing and treating my pet. Al can be a useful tool for veterinarians when diagnosing and recommending treatments for pets.
November 20, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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Cute beggar begging cutely once again.
Photo taken from behind a man bending forward over a unpictured plate of food. He’s looking to his right at a black and white Husky that is resting his stretched out head on the man’s upper arm.
November 18, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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The aforementioned pocket full of salami.
A orange and brown tweed jacket. Brown paper wrapped salami is peking out of the top of side pocket.
November 17, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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Possible the greatest opening paragraph that has ever existed.
There is a two-hour-and-40-minute luxury-car crash happening at the St. James Theatre. If I were the litigious type, I'd be trying to figure out how to sue for whiplash. Instead, here I am staggering homewards, still trying to twist my head back into position after The Queen of Versailles. If you're morbidly curious about the experience, you could try for tickets to the new musical by Stephen Schwartz and Lindsey Ferrentino, with Kristin Chenoweth glittering relentlessly at its center. Or you could save the money and have someone slap you back and forth with a large salmon.
November 16, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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Didn’t know that trees could explode overnight but here we are.
Photo of a front yard entirely covered by large, brown oak leaves.
November 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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My favorite neighbors that I haven’t met are the one who had a Paw Patrol yard sign made with a picture of their actual dog.
In focus in the background: A yard sign with a portrait of a small brown and black dog with very pointy ears. It says “Paw Patrol” directly over his nose. In the foreground: Said dog jumping up against a wire fence as he tries to play with my dog (unpictured).
November 12, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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I think I found the best dog park?
Photo of two dogs chasing each other on the beach. There’s driftwood and a large, tree covered hill, and a cotton candy colored sunset in the background. Same dogs running along the beach. This photo was taken toward the east. The Puget sound, a few distant landmasses, and Tahoma (aka Mount Ranier) are in the background.
November 9, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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Foster’s first ferry ride with the 2018 National Theatre recording of Follies for a soundtrack.

Pike is used to both ferries and showtunes.
Photo of a black and white Husky standing in the backseat of a car with his head up between the front seats. His eyes are bright and his tongue is sticking out. He’s alert and looks happy. Photo of a large brown dog sitting in the backseat of a car. He’s leaning up against the door and looks thoroughly unimpressed.
November 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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After four weeks of having an additional dog, PT appointments, and strength training exercises at home to supplement PT I very begrudgingly admit that regularly moving your body makes a significant difference physically and emotionally. Damnit.
Screenshot from the Apple Fitness app showing the rings (that track movement, exercise, and standing time) from October 4 through November 5 fully completed.
November 6, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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The dogs have so thoroughly worn each other out that 75% of their play looks like this now. Laying down on the couch, moving their necks/heads, and chewing on the other’s jaw.
November 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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By the time we decided to reschedule my 12pm because they’re sick Foster Tortie had already settled in my lap so…
A small tortie cat laying down on a blue blanket on my lap. Her head is up and she’s looking at something off camera.
October 31, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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“What a coincidence – I also like pita!”

Foster dog is the politest little beggar.
Photo of a Husky dog resting his chin on the end of a sofa arm. 8 inches away from him on the other end of the sofa arm is piece of pita on a plate.
October 31, 2025 at 4:10 AM
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“Is that an apple? Did you know that I like apples? It’s kismet!”
Photo of a Husky dog with his face shoved between my knee and the side of the sofa. A plate with two apple slices is sitting on the arm of the sofa. The dog’s eyes are bright and he’s smiling.
October 30, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Perfect spot to play, guys. No notes, keep it up. 🐶
Selfie. A white person is sitting on a sofa on the left side of the frame. Two large blurs (a husky and a german shorthair pointer) are playing on the sofa directly next to them.
October 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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He wants to be where the people (and dog and cats) are.
Photo of a black and white husky dog with his head stuck through the open cat door at the bottom of a baby gate.
October 28, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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We’re not going to get a second a dog but damn is it nice to let them run each other into the ground by noon.
Photo of two dogs on a couch. A large brown dog is on top of a Husky with his front legs on either side of the Husky’s head. His head is tucked down to the right. The Husky’s head is up toward the other dog with his mouth open, showing all his teeth. This is playtime, everyone is happy.
October 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Our dog and the foster dog started playing together without it turning into aggression!

(I promise everyone in this picture is happy)
A large brown dog with short hair and a black and white Husky with very long hair are mid play. The brown dog is mouthing the bottom of the Husky’s jaw. The Husky has his face in profile – his mouth is wide open and his one visible eye is open wide.
October 27, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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I’ve been extremely lucky my whole life and never had to worry about getting enough food. Wish I could do more but I will absolutely do at least this.

Food banks need us to show up. Our neighbors need us to show up. Please do if you can.
“Thanks for setting up a monthly donation of $51.52 USD to Concern For Neighbors Food Bank.” An icon at the top has a pink heart nestled into a blue box.
October 27, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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He also does this regularly.
In the foreground: a plate with dumplings. In the background: A Husky dog laying down with his head. He’s staring at me with a face that clearly says “I also like dumplings!”
October 26, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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This is a thing the foster dog does regularly.
Photo taken from above as I’m standing. A black and white Husky dog has his head poking out from beneath my knees. He’s just chilling.
October 26, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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Foster dog is a mixed bag.

Pros: doesn’t howl, is a dream to walk, deeply in love with his crate, the floofiest of tails.

Cons: it’s officially rainy season in the PNW, our backyard is mud soup playtime isn’t an option, he’s a Husky and absorbs rain like a sponge.
Portrait of a black and white Husky dog wearing a rain jacket. He has finished his first walk of the day and appears to be not very wet. This is a lie – he is very wet. Photo taken at the beginning of the walk. His massive floof ball of a tail is up and the fur is blowing in the rain.
October 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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Both foster cats decided to be work assistants today.
Photo of a half Bengal tomcat sitting on the back of a desk directly behind a laptop screen. A @valentinebarker.com print (a woman holding a sledgehammer with the text Smash the Patriarchy) makes an appearance on the wall behind him. Photo of a split face tortie can sitting next to an iPad on a side table thats’s in front of the desk. A hand is stretched out and petting her back.
October 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM