Melinda Clem
@melindaclem.bsky.social
Life: Former Siamese blue point caretaker, bourbon drinker, avid reader.
Work: Strategy and growth executive and Chair of IGF-USA.
Work: Strategy and growth executive and Chair of IGF-USA.
Just remembered I had a photo! Spring 2015. She left this baby possum in a pot out back and came to retrieve in the AM. I was working in the kitchen and saw her, popped out, called her, and took this. 2nd photo, another day - a noise down the drive stattled her, and she went into protect mode.
November 5, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Just remembered I had a photo! Spring 2015. She left this baby possum in a pot out back and came to retrieve in the AM. I was working in the kitchen and saw her, popped out, called her, and took this. 2nd photo, another day - a noise down the drive stattled her, and she went into protect mode.
I lost my precious little Nola. I was blessed with 19 years of her love and beauty, constant companionship, amazing jumps, silly sleep methods, and our random chats. Trying to focus on all that goodness, but damn this pain is brutal.
Hug your kitties.
Hug your kitties.
![Day two together, Nola on my neck and her sister Tatum (we lost her the final days of 2019] in my lap.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:hfi5edfw2lfo2j3lqurm7hzx/bafkreicmaqi2hd37vwf3gdl4am5t4aw7jfgl4jypcg7zmt2sl6wd5y2epq@jpeg)
October 7, 2025 at 1:07 AM
I lost my precious little Nola. I was blessed with 19 years of her love and beauty, constant companionship, amazing jumps, silly sleep methods, and our random chats. Trying to focus on all that goodness, but damn this pain is brutal.
Hug your kitties.
Hug your kitties.
HBD, Hobbes!
My Nola turned 19 last month and now enjoys sunny days on the porch with me (and I cherish every second).
My Nola turned 19 last month and now enjoys sunny days on the porch with me (and I cherish every second).
September 22, 2025 at 1:46 AM
HBD, Hobbes!
My Nola turned 19 last month and now enjoys sunny days on the porch with me (and I cherish every second).
My Nola turned 19 last month and now enjoys sunny days on the porch with me (and I cherish every second).
Never forget: On the evening of September 11, 2001, Donald Trump was interviewed on WWOR-TV and bragged that his building at 40 Wall Street WAS NOW the tallest in downtown Manhattan.
September 11, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Never forget: On the evening of September 11, 2001, Donald Trump was interviewed on WWOR-TV and bragged that his building at 40 Wall Street WAS NOW the tallest in downtown Manhattan.
Carried the ”give a damn” tote for my act of civic responsibility and patriotism. #vaxxed
Arlington Lyon Park CVS had spots the next few days, no script, Pfizer.
Arlington Lyon Park CVS had spots the next few days, no script, Pfizer.
September 10, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Carried the ”give a damn” tote for my act of civic responsibility and patriotism. #vaxxed
Arlington Lyon Park CVS had spots the next few days, no script, Pfizer.
Arlington Lyon Park CVS had spots the next few days, no script, Pfizer.
Butterfly season is upon us
August 23, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Butterfly season is upon us
Current Arlington, Va weather conditions are not pleasant.
July 25, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Current Arlington, Va weather conditions are not pleasant.
Don’t understand how it claims there was 1 word left, there were at least 2, my fourth and the solution.
July 18, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Don’t understand how it claims there was 1 word left, there were at least 2, my fourth and the solution.
There is no reasonable explanation, only magically and unethical thinking.
June 30, 2025 at 12:05 PM
There is no reasonable explanation, only magically and unethical thinking.
It is National American Eagle Day. This photo from the Audubon Society captures a feature of these truly magnificent creatures we don’t talk about enough, their feather trousers. 🦅
June 21, 2025 at 12:47 AM
It is National American Eagle Day. This photo from the Audubon Society captures a feature of these truly magnificent creatures we don’t talk about enough, their feather trousers. 🦅
Guess I’m naming this one Mr. Squirrel Burns.
June 20, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Guess I’m naming this one Mr. Squirrel Burns.
That f*ker also killed the Hortman family dog, Gilbert, a working service dog for a veteran.
June 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM
That f*ker also killed the Hortman family dog, Gilbert, a working service dog for a veteran.
And now these things at 7:47.
June 14, 2025 at 11:47 PM
And now these things at 7:47.
Oh yes, the feline surveillance state is broad and long running. [Nola in 2011.]
May 30, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Oh yes, the feline surveillance state is broad and long running. [Nola in 2011.]
Some things i bought at the market, in illustrations.
May 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Some things i bought at the market, in illustrations.
Peach tendinitis.
April 27, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Peach tendinitis.
Proof of cat, tail edition.
April 15, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Proof of cat, tail edition.
Good signage at the farmers market this morning.
April 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Good signage at the farmers market this morning.
I think she is ready to kick ass and take names. Find your inspiration bird.
March 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
I think she is ready to kick ass and take names. Find your inspiration bird.
The snow is back, but Jackie makes herself big enough to cover the chicks. It”s windy too, as the up feathers show.
March 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The snow is back, but Jackie makes herself big enough to cover the chicks. It”s windy too, as the up feathers show.