Barefoot Contestor
@lynnettecs.bsky.social
SPED teacher, Functional Maths. One ‘home’ scattered across Sonoma County wine country, Southern Oregon Cascades, and South Kona coast. Never met a sand dollar shell, wild huckleberry, or antler shed I didn’t like. Anti fascist, anti MAGA.
Having my hubs home to share meals with always inspires nicer table settings…
#homecooking
#homekeeping
#homecooking
#homekeeping
November 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Having my hubs home to share meals with always inspires nicer table settings…
#homecooking
#homekeeping
#homecooking
#homekeeping
My spin on ‘Swedish Death Cleaning’ is creating Pinterest board inventories of the items in my homes w/comments on their provenance & value. All I have to give my daughters is my log-in credentials and they can sort out for themselves what they want to keep, sell, or donate when I’m gone.
November 19, 2025 at 10:19 PM
My spin on ‘Swedish Death Cleaning’ is creating Pinterest board inventories of the items in my homes w/comments on their provenance & value. All I have to give my daughters is my log-in credentials and they can sort out for themselves what they want to keep, sell, or donate when I’m gone.
The weekend was very social (for me: two consecutive bar nights with friends) so tonight I’m having tea for dinner and unwinding with a Space Makers YouTube.
November 17, 2025 at 1:50 AM
The weekend was very social (for me: two consecutive bar nights with friends) so tonight I’m having tea for dinner and unwinding with a Space Makers YouTube.
How do you organize your cleaning materials? I like baskets. I keep a bathroom basket, a kitchen basket, a floor basket, and a wood/walls/windows basket. I just carry the one I’m using along with me as I work.
#homekeeping
#homesofBlueSky
#homekeeping
#homesofBlueSky
November 17, 2025 at 12:03 AM
How do you organize your cleaning materials? I like baskets. I keep a bathroom basket, a kitchen basket, a floor basket, and a wood/walls/windows basket. I just carry the one I’m using along with me as I work.
#homekeeping
#homesofBlueSky
#homekeeping
#homesofBlueSky
I know I missed Caturday but this sweet senior has been really warming up to the new condo recently. Hanging out during the school day with the insane lil Aussie Posse actually does her a world of good even though she would be loathe to admit it.
November 16, 2025 at 8:35 PM
I know I missed Caturday but this sweet senior has been really warming up to the new condo recently. Hanging out during the school day with the insane lil Aussie Posse actually does her a world of good even though she would be loathe to admit it.
My talented & photogenic Daughter the Elder touring Chilean vineyards with her partner. I hear she got asked along the way if she’s a Profesora de Vino. (Well she did grow up in wine country!)
November 14, 2025 at 7:14 PM
My talented & photogenic Daughter the Elder touring Chilean vineyards with her partner. I hear she got asked along the way if she’s a Profesora de Vino. (Well she did grow up in wine country!)
Got up early to re-set my kitchen. Fit in some plant care, under cabinet reorganization, and breakfast. Cleared countertop space for a new toaster oven. (My 20yo toaster just bagged out…) As per usual my household ‘staff’ was eager to help out.
November 13, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Got up early to re-set my kitchen. Fit in some plant care, under cabinet reorganization, and breakfast. Cleared countertop space for a new toaster oven. (My 20yo toaster just bagged out…) As per usual my household ‘staff’ was eager to help out.
My younger daughter greatly resembles young Catherine Deneuve. Not a bad face card to draw in the game of life.
November 12, 2025 at 2:00 AM
My younger daughter greatly resembles young Catherine Deneuve. Not a bad face card to draw in the game of life.
Speaking of the magnificent Catherine Deneuve…
November 12, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Speaking of the magnificent Catherine Deneuve…
Re-setting my kitchen to the beautiful soundtrack and images of Les Parapluies de Cherbourg…
November 12, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Re-setting my kitchen to the beautiful soundtrack and images of Les Parapluies de Cherbourg…
It’s not photographing very glamorously under the stark light of the unfortunate ceiling boob light, but at the stroke of midnight I got our guest bed all kitted out in the new Ikea linens; the flower fairy pillows were made for my girls when they were little. Whew. Still so much to do in this room.
November 11, 2025 at 8:13 AM
It’s not photographing very glamorously under the stark light of the unfortunate ceiling boob light, but at the stroke of midnight I got our guest bed all kitted out in the new Ikea linens; the flower fairy pillows were made for my girls when they were little. Whew. Still so much to do in this room.
Taking advantage of my day off to check out Dutch Door Donuts’ newest shop in Healdsburg. The donut of the day deal is pretty sweet: I got their vanilla glaze donut with a house coffee for $7.00. They bring them to you piping hot because they are cooked when you order.
November 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Taking advantage of my day off to check out Dutch Door Donuts’ newest shop in Healdsburg. The donut of the day deal is pretty sweet: I got their vanilla glaze donut with a house coffee for $7.00. They bring them to you piping hot because they are cooked when you order.
Good morning! Some of my favorite lil houseplant weirdos greeting the day…
#houseplantsofbluesky
#houseplantsofbluesky
November 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Good morning! Some of my favorite lil houseplant weirdos greeting the day…
#houseplantsofbluesky
#houseplantsofbluesky
She’s baaaaaaaack!!!
Hubs is headed up there now…
Hubs is headed up there now…
November 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
She’s baaaaaaaack!!!
Hubs is headed up there now…
Hubs is headed up there now…
November 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
This monstera is an absolute UNIT. I’ve already cut a portion away to start a new plant, aggressively pruned it several times, and it answers me with… several new leaves? I expect it to grasp me by the arm and demand a cigar any day now.
#houseplantsofbluesky
#houseplantsofbluesky
November 3, 2025 at 2:10 PM
This monstera is an absolute UNIT. I’ve already cut a portion away to start a new plant, aggressively pruned it several times, and it answers me with… several new leaves? I expect it to grasp me by the arm and demand a cigar any day now.
#houseplantsofbluesky
#houseplantsofbluesky
Another flash back to last month on Big Island. There was only one opportunity to capture a soup-to-nuts sunset, which we took in behind the Living Stones church property on Ali’i Drive. These sunsets are so satisfying.
November 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Another flash back to last month on Big Island. There was only one opportunity to capture a soup-to-nuts sunset, which we took in behind the Living Stones church property on Ali’i Drive. These sunsets are so satisfying.
Folks, FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE I HAVE COAXED A HOYA TO BLOOM! Might need a hit from an inhaler to compensate for all the breathless excitement.
November 1, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Folks, FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE I HAVE COAXED A HOYA TO BLOOM! Might need a hit from an inhaler to compensate for all the breathless excitement.
Daughter the Elder just returned from a business trip to New Mexico and brought me some beautiful Santa Fe chocolates. This weekend she’s off to Chile for a few weeks to immerse herself in the wines and vineyards of Bonterra’s parent company.
November 1, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Daughter the Elder just returned from a business trip to New Mexico and brought me some beautiful Santa Fe chocolates. This weekend she’s off to Chile for a few weeks to immerse herself in the wines and vineyards of Bonterra’s parent company.
Here are some photos from one of my best days on Big Island after my phone dropped off the lanai. I used my hubs’ phone to get these. We hiked into a walk-in only beach, and this mother & baby monk seal put on a big show of affection in the shallows. So cute! More photos in the comments…
October 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Here are some photos from one of my best days on Big Island after my phone dropped off the lanai. I used my hubs’ phone to get these. We hiked into a walk-in only beach, and this mother & baby monk seal put on a big show of affection in the shallows. So cute! More photos in the comments…
Ha! I upgraded yesterday… I store my grocery bags in a handsome wire basket from the thrift store. My children will feel RICH.
October 26, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Ha! I upgraded yesterday… I store my grocery bags in a handsome wire basket from the thrift store. My children will feel RICH.