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L. L. Wright (they/them)
@loopylouwrites.bsky.social
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Autistic queer nerd. 🏳️‍🌈

Physicist turned biochemist by day and freelance writer by... well, also day because I need my sleep. I also like penguins, food, and cats.

Writing blog at https://loopylouwrites.wordpress.com
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Duo teaching me how to say the important stuff
A screenshot from Duolingo. Oscar (a cartoon man with a moustache) is saying "Ô Duo, tu es la plus chouette des chouettes". The translation beneath says "Oh Duo, you're the neatest of owls".
August 8, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Then again, Miles makes some good points
A campaign sign with a splotchy blue on white background, with a picture of a short haired tabby and white with his mouth open. Text reads: VOTE FOR MILES VORCATSIGAN "I'LL TEACH YOU HOW TO KNOCK STUFF OVER" - MILES
July 27, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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Though if Hekate was actually running she might just get it
A campaign sign for a long haired tuxedo cat in various silly poses: balancing on the side of an upturned mattress, half-on half-off the arm of a sofa, sat at a table, hidden under a coffee table, and sat upright with back legs splayed apart. Text reads: HEKATE ALSO IS HERE but she is not allowed to run for office because she is far too silly
July 27, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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I reckon Halvah has my vote
A picture of a long haired grey cat on a porch in front of a pride flag. Text reads: HALVAH MORE OF THE SESAME PAID FOR BY SOMERVILLAINS FOR POLYDACTYL PORCH POTATOES PSPS HALVAH SAYS GAY FIGHTS
July 27, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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The cats now only need a toy as motivation (as opposed to treats which somewhat negate the exercise they get).

I wish I had as much energy as Polly seems to

#CatsOfBlueSky
July 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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We got our cats an exercise wheel to help burn off some energy. They still need a little extra encouragement at the moment though
#CatsOfBlueSky
July 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Me: Hey kitties, how you doing in the heat?

Kitties:
A tortoise shell cat lying down, half-curled up. Her head is upside, eyes open, and tongue sticking out slightly. A black cat lying sideways with pays in the air and tongue sticking out slightly.
June 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Having enjoyed the @nycmidnight.bsky.social Flash Fiction 1st round earlier this year, I figured I should probably give their 500-word Fiction Challenge a go nycmidnight.com/500

Anyone else taking part? #WritingCommunity
Poster with background of the night sky with various drawings of people writing, pages, pens, keys from a keyboard, a clock, and a coffee maker with text "The 500-Word Fiction Challenge August 15 NYCMIDNIGHT.COM"
June 24, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Calliope seems to be having an existential crisis while melting. Can relate. #CatsOfBlueSky
A black cat on the headboard of a bed, a front paw and tail dangling down and a pensive look in her eyes A black cat on the headboard of a bed, a front paw, back paw, and tail dangling down and a pensive look in her eyes
June 22, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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Same, Clio, same #CatsOfBlueSky
A black cat with a blue collar lying on the grey carpet, effectively hugging a water bowl with her front paws while drinking
June 20, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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When it's too hot to cook, it's time for houmous and crudités.

My lazy lunch that I can still trick myself into thinking of as healthy.
Carrot sticks, pepper sticks, and Ritz crackers on a small plate next to a pot of red pepper houmous.
June 19, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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Why does it feel like they're plotting something? #CatsOfBlueSky
Two black cats lying on the carpet facing each other, eyes turned towards the camera.
June 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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My favourite pictures of the cats always end up being when they're in goblin mode.

The two black cats are sisters (Calliope and Clio) and the two torties are mother and daughter (Polly and Thalia). All as mental as each other.

#CatsOfBlueSky
Calliope. A black cat lying on the ground with paws reaching up to grab a scratching post, head hanging upside down Polly. A tortoise shell cat looking shocked and excited by a feathery toy, hugging a scratching post, about to pounce. Clio. A black cat hugging a scratching post and licking its nose. Thalia. A tortoise shell cat lying on its side with wide eyes, paw in a pile of tissue paper.
April 29, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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I'm trying to kick my butt into gear again with my writing by taking part in the @nycmidnight.bsky.social Flash
Fiction Challenge on May 30th!
Learn more at nycmidnight.com/ffc

Anyone else joining in? #WritingCommunity
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April 22, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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Spent this afternoon getting into the festive spirit with a wreath making workshop at a local vegan tea room. We're waiting until the storm passes to hang it so the weather doesn't destroy our work (not that we don't trust the sturdiness of our creation or anything 😅).
Me (a person with short hair in a Christmas jumper) standing next to my partner (a person with long dark hair in a denim miniskirt with a Santa emoji over their face) standing in front of a Christmas tree holding a homemade wreath made of holly, ivy, spruce, evergreen and other foliage, with burgundy ribbons, pine cones, dried orange, and cinnamon sticks.
December 7, 2024 at 7:56 PM
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When you fall asleep mid fight with your sister #CatsOfBlueSky
Two black cats, one with her paws in the air and slightly crazy looking eyes with teethies sticking out from her top lip Two black cats, one with her paws around her sister's throat, her tongue sticking out a little.
December 4, 2024 at 7:20 PM
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Well, that didn't take long
A Christmas tree knocked over on the floor with decorations scattered around it.
December 2, 2024 at 6:50 AM
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And so it begins. How well will the tree last this year? It's fake, but apparently that doesn't stop the cats from trying to eat it #CatsOfBlueSky
Two black cats attacking a decoration on a Christmas tree. Four cats gathered around the base of a small Christmas tree on a desk A black cat eating or licking a branch of a fake Christmas tree
December 1, 2024 at 4:38 PM
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Today's #WIPSnips is another section from Ethel's will reading. I didn't have "gallon" but I had "gaggle" which I suppose is kind of a unit of measurement. #WritingCommunity
Black text on a white background, reading: "There was already a small gaggle of people there when she stepped inside, though in the smallness of the room, it felt like a huge crowd. Someone was sitting or leaning on pretty much every available surface. With only two desks and six chairs, there weren’t exactly many options. And a fair few of they women present looked of an age where seating was most definitely required. There was only one other person there who looked to be around Sarah’s age — a young woman whose attention was being torn in every direction as she tried to cater to the needs and whims of those older than her."
November 24, 2024 at 1:41 PM
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Duolingo teaching me how to respond to query rejections #WritingCommunity
A screenshot of Duolingo showing a cartoon boy saying the sentence "Qui êtes-vous pour critiquer mes oeuvres?" Underneath is the translation "Who are you to criticise my works of art?"
November 21, 2024 at 9:22 AM
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Today's #WIPSnips come from my new WiP. Because it's still pretty new (only around 15k words), I don't have any direct uses of the word, but I think this snippet from Ethel's (Sarah's grandmother) will reading fits the theme. #WritingCommunity
Black text on a white background reading: Eventually, George paused for breath. “And that brings us to the final item: Ethel’s cottage, all it contains, aside from those items already listed, and the living that goes along with it is left to Sarah Southeil.” Sarah blinked. Was that her? She’d never used her grandmother’s surname, taking her father’s name of Jackson as her mother had. But the chances of there being another Sarah here, let alone one with the same family name as Ethel, seemed slim. No, it must be her. And if she hadn’t been certain before, the slow swivel of eyes towards her would have confirmed it. A pang of guilt echoed around her chest. Clearly, Ethel thought of her a good deal more than she had ever realised.
November 20, 2024 at 3:17 PM
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Like mother like daughter #CatsOfBlueSky
Two tortoiseshell cats (mainly black with small amounts of orange fur). The larger fully grown one is inside a barrel shaped scratcher with her head sticking out. The smaller kitten-ish one is sat on top of the barrel with her head directly above her mother's.
November 20, 2024 at 11:27 AM
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Been ages since I did this so thought I should jump back in. This snippet comes from my now finished web serial because my new WiP isn't long enough to have many options for the daily themes.

See how my love of musicals seeps into everything 😅 #WIPSnips #WritingCommunity
White text on a black background with the word "sing" highlighted in green. The text reads: Despite her protests, Billie carefully withdrew their walkman from Madeline’s grasp, packing it away neatly in their bag. “So how do you do it?” they asked. “Keep the Poiloogs out your head, I mean?” Tearing her gaze away from where she knew the device was, Madeline lifted her book. “If I’m not having to fight them at the same time, I read.” “Oh!” Billie gasped. “So *that’s* why you’re always carrying that book around. I did wonder, but I didn’t want to ask in case it was a security blanket thing.” “I suppose it is, in a way,” Madeline said, smiling ruefully. “And if I can’t read, I sing a song in my head. Usually, a Christmas one, to be honest. For some reason, those are the ones I can remember best.” “Interesting.” Billie rubbed their chin. “For me, it’s musicals. I couldn’t tell you the number of Poiloogs I’ve fought to the internal soundtrack of *All that Jazz*.”
November 19, 2024 at 7:02 PM
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Calliope's doing her impression of a kangaroo #CatsOfBlueSky
Black cat lying on a blanket with a back leg sticking out in a pose that looks almost kangaroo like.
November 19, 2024 at 6:57 PM
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Calliope sure does know how to make me feel guilty when I have to go away for work #CatsOfBlueSky
A small black cat with Disney princess eyes sitting in a suitcase on a bed.
November 16, 2024 at 4:31 PM