Michael James Preston
@michaeljamespreston.com
Writer, cat herder, all around human being. Author of Lost and Found at Sun Market and Rathcrog (writing as Neil T. Jacobs). Not a fan of Nazis nor of their followers.
www.michaeljamespreston.com
www.michaeljamespreston.com
I think Jelato overdid it watching the news.
I feel ya, buddy.
I feel ya, buddy.
February 15, 2025 at 11:03 PM
I think Jelato overdid it watching the news.
I feel ya, buddy.
I feel ya, buddy.
Pickles is pouting because I wouldn't give her a second (or third, fourth, fifth...) breakfast.
February 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Pickles is pouting because I wouldn't give her a second (or third, fourth, fifth...) breakfast.
A chilly, but not a chili, day. Beef lentil soup and (I was a bit ambitious) homemade bread. On the left, oatmeal, on the right cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, parm).
February 11, 2025 at 10:31 PM
A chilly, but not a chili, day. Beef lentil soup and (I was a bit ambitious) homemade bread. On the left, oatmeal, on the right cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, parm).
I should be editing, but it's a snow day for my 13 year old, I have a fire and cup of tea going, and a multi-dimensional being that masquerades as a cat pinning me down so what am I supposed to do?
February 6, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I should be editing, but it's a snow day for my 13 year old, I have a fire and cup of tea going, and a multi-dimensional being that masquerades as a cat pinning me down so what am I supposed to do?
While not unexpected, unfortunately, checking the news at this point is a lot like shoving a firehouse into your mouth and turning the spigot on full blast.
Here, have a little cleanse.
Here, have a little cleanse.
February 5, 2025 at 9:08 PM
While not unexpected, unfortunately, checking the news at this point is a lot like shoving a firehouse into your mouth and turning the spigot on full blast.
Here, have a little cleanse.
Here, have a little cleanse.
That was back in my late 30s. These days I'm closing in on 60 and my late-comer youngest, 13, wants dear old(er) dad to join him on the slopes.
Ah, well. I'll take it as a win that the kid still wants to hang with me. And who needs 2 knees, anyway?
Boys' weekend at Bromley (Vermont).
Ah, well. I'll take it as a win that the kid still wants to hang with me. And who needs 2 knees, anyway?
Boys' weekend at Bromley (Vermont).
January 25, 2025 at 1:05 AM
That was back in my late 30s. These days I'm closing in on 60 and my late-comer youngest, 13, wants dear old(er) dad to join him on the slopes.
Ah, well. I'll take it as a win that the kid still wants to hang with me. And who needs 2 knees, anyway?
Boys' weekend at Bromley (Vermont).
Ah, well. I'll take it as a win that the kid still wants to hang with me. And who needs 2 knees, anyway?
Boys' weekend at Bromley (Vermont).
It has taken a few days for me to be able to post this. Our much loved old pup, Gnocchi Noodle, has passed. He joined our family about a year and a half ago. He was mostly blind and deaf, was my constant companion, and one of a kind.
Safe travels, little buddy.
Safe travels, little buddy.
January 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
It has taken a few days for me to be able to post this. Our much loved old pup, Gnocchi Noodle, has passed. He joined our family about a year and a half ago. He was mostly blind and deaf, was my constant companion, and one of a kind.
Safe travels, little buddy.
Safe travels, little buddy.
A rare sighting of a snow cat in Massachusetts.
He has battled back from a bad mouth infection and his diabetes is now under control. He was throwing snow in the air and pouncing on it, but of course as soon as he noticed me watching, he went into inscrutable, serious mode.
He has battled back from a bad mouth infection and his diabetes is now under control. He was throwing snow in the air and pouncing on it, but of course as soon as he noticed me watching, he went into inscrutable, serious mode.
January 11, 2025 at 8:24 PM
A rare sighting of a snow cat in Massachusetts.
He has battled back from a bad mouth infection and his diabetes is now under control. He was throwing snow in the air and pouncing on it, but of course as soon as he noticed me watching, he went into inscrutable, serious mode.
He has battled back from a bad mouth infection and his diabetes is now under control. He was throwing snow in the air and pouncing on it, but of course as soon as he noticed me watching, he went into inscrutable, serious mode.
Final writing and editing holiday hiatus activity. It's a boring picture, but makes me happy and with luck, we will soon have a bunch of herbs, lettuce, and mustard greens going for use over the winter.
#writerslife #gardening #gardensky
#writerslife #gardening #gardensky
January 5, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Final writing and editing holiday hiatus activity. It's a boring picture, but makes me happy and with luck, we will soon have a bunch of herbs, lettuce, and mustard greens going for use over the winter.
#writerslife #gardening #gardensky
#writerslife #gardening #gardensky
Since I've decided to not dive back into editing or writing this week, I've made one of my favorite breads, Apulia Olive Bread from a Marcella Hazan recipe.
I'm the only one in the house that eats it and it takes 2 days, so it's a once or twice a year endeavor.
#writerslife #baking #bakersky
I'm the only one in the house that eats it and it takes 2 days, so it's a once or twice a year endeavor.
#writerslife #baking #bakersky
January 3, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Since I've decided to not dive back into editing or writing this week, I've made one of my favorite breads, Apulia Olive Bread from a Marcella Hazan recipe.
I'm the only one in the house that eats it and it takes 2 days, so it's a once or twice a year endeavor.
#writerslife #baking #bakersky
I'm the only one in the house that eats it and it takes 2 days, so it's a once or twice a year endeavor.
#writerslife #baking #bakersky
Cupboard kitty
December 30, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Cupboard kitty
Organizing the repurposed old card catalog that is my seed repository.
#writerslife #gardening #gardensky
#writerslife #gardening #gardensky
December 27, 2024 at 8:34 PM
Organizing the repurposed old card catalog that is my seed repository.
#writerslife #gardening #gardensky
#writerslife #gardening #gardensky
We need something like a harmonica neckbrace to hold sandwiches, chicken parts, whatever snacks are needed when driving. Then a car insurance discount as part of a safe driver thing.
December 27, 2024 at 8:20 PM
We need something like a harmonica neckbrace to hold sandwiches, chicken parts, whatever snacks are needed when driving. Then a car insurance discount as part of a safe driver thing.
Getting a headstart on the post-holiday blahs and, coincidently, avoiding diving in on editing my next book. I'll plant herbs in a small indoor greenhouse after the new year for winter cooking use. Veggies will have to wait a few months since I'm in New England.
#gardening #gardensky #writerslife
#gardening #gardensky #writerslife
December 27, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Getting a headstart on the post-holiday blahs and, coincidently, avoiding diving in on editing my next book. I'll plant herbs in a small indoor greenhouse after the new year for winter cooking use. Veggies will have to wait a few months since I'm in New England.
#gardening #gardensky #writerslife
#gardening #gardensky #writerslife
Anyone else remember the Brains Benton series? If I recall correctly, after the first couple, they were ghost written. I believe the original author died. Brains and the Danny Dunn series (which I sadly don't have) filled many rainy afternoons when I was young.
#books #writerslife
#books #writerslife
December 26, 2024 at 3:04 PM
Anyone else remember the Brains Benton series? If I recall correctly, after the first couple, they were ghost written. I believe the original author died. Brains and the Danny Dunn series (which I sadly don't have) filled many rainy afternoons when I was young.
#books #writerslife
#books #writerslife
The multidimensional being masquerading as a cat is doing better (mouth infection exacerbating diabetes and everything made more challenging because of FIV) but he is still in extra comfort-needy mode. My wife came in looking for help with something, saw me, and said nevermind.
#cats #pets
#cats #pets
December 26, 2024 at 12:32 AM
Whether the pen is mightier than the sword is irrelevant when your wife gives you these for Christmas.
She does know me well.
#writing #writer #writerslife #christmas
She does know me well.
#writing #writer #writerslife #christmas
December 25, 2024 at 9:19 PM
Whether the pen is mightier than the sword is irrelevant when your wife gives you these for Christmas.
She does know me well.
#writing #writer #writerslife #christmas
She does know me well.
#writing #writer #writerslife #christmas
Merry Christmas to those who celebrate, and sending thoughts for peace and love to everyone, everywhere.
December 25, 2024 at 10:45 AM
Merry Christmas to those who celebrate, and sending thoughts for peace and love to everyone, everywhere.
I mean, it's possible Santa will take pity on me, but...
December 24, 2024 at 9:58 PM
I mean, it's possible Santa will take pity on me, but...
Mine as well
December 24, 2024 at 8:49 PM
Mine as well
Roast beast in the oven, along with scalloped potatoes, creamed pearl onions. Homemade rosemary-parm bread ready to be warmed, and asparagus with parm ready to be broiled. I'm half Italian and cheating (figure being half, I can get away with it)- Seven fishes tomorrow.
#cooking #food #Christmas
#cooking #food #Christmas
December 24, 2024 at 8:46 PM
Roast beast in the oven, along with scalloped potatoes, creamed pearl onions. Homemade rosemary-parm bread ready to be warmed, and asparagus with parm ready to be broiled. I'm half Italian and cheating (figure being half, I can get away with it)- Seven fishes tomorrow.
#cooking #food #Christmas
#cooking #food #Christmas
December 23, 2024 at 6:11 PM
Gnocchi Noodle is not happy that he has to wait another 2 days to open presents
#dogs #pets #christmas
#dogs #pets #christmas
December 23, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Gnocchi Noodle is not happy that he has to wait another 2 days to open presents
#dogs #pets #christmas
#dogs #pets #christmas