Mary Lynne Schuster
@marylynne7.bsky.social
I’m a teacher, writer, early childhood classroom coach, parent, partner, and adventurer from Cincinnati Ohio. Leftist liberal and humanist. If there are six things I like on the menu and one thing I’ve never had, I’m going to try something new.
Toby, the 14-yo corgi Chihuahua - He is the Best Boy. He had a cough, turns out he has heart and lung disease. He’s responding well to the heart meds, and then popped up with a tumor on his jaw. It is malignant, he has surgery Weds and we go from there. He gets all the pets and treats right now.
December 6, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Toby, the 14-yo corgi Chihuahua - He is the Best Boy. He had a cough, turns out he has heart and lung disease. He’s responding well to the heart meds, and then popped up with a tumor on his jaw. It is malignant, he has surgery Weds and we go from there. He gets all the pets and treats right now.
Toby the old boy had to get sedated for an X ray, and Randy took a picture of him being all loopy and confused. Instead we end up with this amazing magnificent portrait. He was so not right for a whole day, it affirmed my decision that if whatever-it-is can get treated with . . .
November 11, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Toby the old boy had to get sedated for an X ray, and Randy took a picture of him being all loopy and confused. Instead we end up with this amazing magnificent portrait. He was so not right for a whole day, it affirmed my decision that if whatever-it-is can get treated with . . .
Toby is so sad. He looks like he is about to cry. He does not want his custom sirloin wet food with cheese. He wants a treat. Yes, he did see the empty treat bowl, and hear the explanation of being out of treats. But he doesn't know why he isn't getting treats. All he knows is we are cruel.
October 23, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Toby is so sad. He looks like he is about to cry. He does not want his custom sirloin wet food with cheese. He wants a treat. Yes, he did see the empty treat bowl, and hear the explanation of being out of treats. But he doesn't know why he isn't getting treats. All he knows is we are cruel.
Here is an infants board book of Les Miserable, with puppets. I have many questions. Most of them are “What”
October 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Here is an infants board book of Les Miserable, with puppets. I have many questions. Most of them are “What”
Tooooooooooby! Tobleronios, Tobarino! Tobleas! Tobarini!! Sweetie baby old man.
October 13, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Tooooooooooby! Tobleronios, Tobarino! Tobleas! Tobarini!! Sweetie baby old man.
Tuna and jello. A recipe from my childhood.
October 5, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Tuna and jello. A recipe from my childhood.
Here is our supper! I finally thought of something I was in the mood for
September 17, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Here is our supper! I finally thought of something I was in the mood for
Update: unexpectedly Toby has left his bed propped up against the wall. First time ever that he has not scooted it out into the middle of the floor or the hallway overnight. Apparently he’s just happy that we have finally found the proper place for his bed.
August 30, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Update: unexpectedly Toby has left his bed propped up against the wall. First time ever that he has not scooted it out into the middle of the floor or the hallway overnight. Apparently he’s just happy that we have finally found the proper place for his bed.
Toby is once again being very brave and understanding, if a little judgy, about his bed not being placed properly
August 29, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Toby is once again being very brave and understanding, if a little judgy, about his bed not being placed properly
This is Coco Chanel, the geriatric obese toothless incontinent mini dauchs we adopted. She was the sassiest little old lady. Those little feisty girls that have been through so much are very special.
August 17, 2025 at 10:23 PM
This is Coco Chanel, the geriatric obese toothless incontinent mini dauchs we adopted. She was the sassiest little old lady. Those little feisty girls that have been through so much are very special.
We are hiking the beautiful white mountains of New Hampshire. We hiked up to Lonesome Lake, and yesterday went up Mount cube. This morning doing major knee management so I can hike again. Ice packs, ibuprofen, and knee braces.
July 30, 2025 at 9:11 AM
We are hiking the beautiful white mountains of New Hampshire. We hiked up to Lonesome Lake, and yesterday went up Mount cube. This morning doing major knee management so I can hike again. Ice packs, ibuprofen, and knee braces.
Randy stepped out to put some trash in the garbage can. Toby will stand vigil until he returns from his long journey.
July 25, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Randy stepped out to put some trash in the garbage can. Toby will stand vigil until he returns from his long journey.
Somebody carelessly and irresponsibly threw Toby‘s bed so it is half propped up against the wall and he can’t lay properly. He is a good boy though, and he will make the best of it.
July 13, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Somebody carelessly and irresponsibly threw Toby‘s bed so it is half propped up against the wall and he can’t lay properly. He is a good boy though, and he will make the best of it.
Toby went to the vet and got his ears, all cleaned out, and he can hear us again! He didn’t understand why we were all whispering for a few weeks, and now he doesn’t understand why we’re all yelling at him
July 13, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Toby went to the vet and got his ears, all cleaned out, and he can hear us again! He didn’t understand why we were all whispering for a few weeks, and now he doesn’t understand why we’re all yelling at him
I saw deer on my walk this morning
July 10, 2025 at 12:23 PM
I saw deer on my walk this morning
Y’all know Toby, the sleepy little corgi croissant. He has lost so much hearing over the last couple of weeks, i’m really worried. Hopefully it’s just fluid on the ears or something and the vet can fix it. He’s almost deaf at this point. On the other hand, it made Fourth of July a lot easier.
July 8, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Y’all know Toby, the sleepy little corgi croissant. He has lost so much hearing over the last couple of weeks, i’m really worried. Hopefully it’s just fluid on the ears or something and the vet can fix it. He’s almost deaf at this point. On the other hand, it made Fourth of July a lot easier.
Haiku #11, annual trip of a lifetime
Forks - pictures for daughter
Jazzy Joshua seafood feast
Cedars big as redwoods
Forks - pictures for daughter
Jazzy Joshua seafood feast
Cedars big as redwoods
July 2, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Haiku #11, annual trip of a lifetime
Forks - pictures for daughter
Jazzy Joshua seafood feast
Cedars big as redwoods
Forks - pictures for daughter
Jazzy Joshua seafood feast
Cedars big as redwoods
Haiku #10, Southwest coast trip
Snow hike at Ranier
Stop to soak in all the falls
Pines and red cedars
Snow hike at Ranier
Stop to soak in all the falls
Pines and red cedars
July 2, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Haiku #10, Southwest coast trip
Snow hike at Ranier
Stop to soak in all the falls
Pines and red cedars
Snow hike at Ranier
Stop to soak in all the falls
Pines and red cedars
Haiku #9 from southwest coast trip
A long driving day
Stevenson to Buckley town
End with pool and wine
A long driving day
Stevenson to Buckley town
End with pool and wine
July 2, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Haiku #9 from southwest coast trip
A long driving day
Stevenson to Buckley town
End with pool and wine
A long driving day
Stevenson to Buckley town
End with pool and wine
Haiku #8 from our annual trip of a lifetime, driving up the coast from San Francisco to Olympic National Park
Climb Three Corner Rocks
Such beauty, see five mountains
Beargrass superbloom
Climb Three Corner Rocks
Such beauty, see five mountains
Beargrass superbloom
July 2, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Haiku #8 from our annual trip of a lifetime, driving up the coast from San Francisco to Olympic National Park
Climb Three Corner Rocks
Such beauty, see five mountains
Beargrass superbloom
Climb Three Corner Rocks
Such beauty, see five mountains
Beargrass superbloom
Haiku #7 from our southwest coast road trip
Through Ape Cave Lava Tubes
Struggling, crazy thing to do
I did it! Now wine
Through Ape Cave Lava Tubes
Struggling, crazy thing to do
I did it! Now wine
July 2, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Haiku #7 from our southwest coast road trip
Through Ape Cave Lava Tubes
Struggling, crazy thing to do
I did it! Now wine
Through Ape Cave Lava Tubes
Struggling, crazy thing to do
I did it! Now wine
Haiku #6 from our two-week Northwest Coast annual trip of a lifetime roadtrip:
Falls Creek Dog Creek Falls
Bison burger, wine and cards
Small town feels homey
Falls Creek Dog Creek Falls
Bison burger, wine and cards
Small town feels homey
June 25, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Haiku #6 from our two-week Northwest Coast annual trip of a lifetime roadtrip:
Falls Creek Dog Creek Falls
Bison burger, wine and cards
Small town feels homey
Falls Creek Dog Creek Falls
Bison burger, wine and cards
Small town feels homey
Here is Haiku #5 from our Pacific Northwest Coast two-week annual trip of a lifetime:
Hotel Stevenson
Mountain view from our window
Salmon, shops, music
Hotel Stevenson
Mountain view from our window
Salmon, shops, music
June 25, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Here is Haiku #5 from our Pacific Northwest Coast two-week annual trip of a lifetime:
Hotel Stevenson
Mountain view from our window
Salmon, shops, music
Hotel Stevenson
Mountain view from our window
Salmon, shops, music
Daily Haiku #4 of our Pacific Northwest Coast road trip:
Lost on our grand hikes
Titans, Giants and pebbles
Walk on redwood mulch
Lost on our grand hikes
Titans, Giants and pebbles
Walk on redwood mulch
June 25, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Daily Haiku #4 of our Pacific Northwest Coast road trip:
Lost on our grand hikes
Titans, Giants and pebbles
Walk on redwood mulch
Lost on our grand hikes
Titans, Giants and pebbles
Walk on redwood mulch
Daily Haiku #3 of our Pacific Northwest road trip:
Glass Beach, Skunk Train, trees
Towering, bigger than life
redwoods and seafood
Glass Beach, Skunk Train, trees
Towering, bigger than life
redwoods and seafood
June 25, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Daily Haiku #3 of our Pacific Northwest road trip:
Glass Beach, Skunk Train, trees
Towering, bigger than life
redwoods and seafood
Glass Beach, Skunk Train, trees
Towering, bigger than life
redwoods and seafood