M's memos
@michellestodden.bsky.social
Idealistic realist who wants a better world for everyone. Writing, music, travel, cheese, photography. Doctor Who and Altoids addict.
One of my dresses for "Murder on the Orient Express." 😍
December 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM
One of my dresses for "Murder on the Orient Express." 😍
I finally got out my art supplies and put them when I would see them and use them. I also got a home gym of sorts set up. The treadmill is ancient, as is the tv, but they still work. Lots of room for my workout videos. Yay!
December 8, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I finally got out my art supplies and put them when I would see them and use them. I also got a home gym of sorts set up. The treadmill is ancient, as is the tv, but they still work. Lots of room for my workout videos. Yay!
The rosebush is still blooming.
December 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The rosebush is still blooming.
Tell me you've missed me, too
via IG @jeffreyczum
via IG @jeffreyczum
December 8, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Tell me you've missed me, too
via IG @jeffreyczum
via IG @jeffreyczum
Our resident hummingbird is incredibly curious about Loki when we have him out. Or maybe it's just messing with him. Hard to say. It did fly within two inches of my face repeatedly while I was working on the puzzle because it needed more nectar in its feeder, so definitely an attitude there. 😄
December 8, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Our resident hummingbird is incredibly curious about Loki when we have him out. Or maybe it's just messing with him. Hard to say. It did fly within two inches of my face repeatedly while I was working on the puzzle because it needed more nectar in its feeder, so definitely an attitude there. 😄
Good morning.
Taking a break for a while. Thinking too much about what might have been and not the reality of the situation. People move on, and I need to figure out how to as well. Social media isn't great for that.
Be good humans. 💙
Taking a break for a while. Thinking too much about what might have been and not the reality of the situation. People move on, and I need to figure out how to as well. Social media isn't great for that.
Be good humans. 💙
November 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Good morning.
Taking a break for a while. Thinking too much about what might have been and not the reality of the situation. People move on, and I need to figure out how to as well. Social media isn't great for that.
Be good humans. 💙
Taking a break for a while. Thinking too much about what might have been and not the reality of the situation. People move on, and I need to figure out how to as well. Social media isn't great for that.
Be good humans. 💙
Listening to Hozier and watching the sky undress for the night.
The yearning is strong this evening.
The yearning is strong this evening.
November 3, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Listening to Hozier and watching the sky undress for the night.
The yearning is strong this evening.
The yearning is strong this evening.
I enjoy my morning coffee and watch hummingbirds taste flowers while the neighbor's chickens make happy clucking sounds. Peaceful.
So much loss recently: brother's death, best friend left my life, moved homes.
Some days are just hard, but it will be ok.
Breathe in & out. Let go.
Bloom again.
So much loss recently: brother's death, best friend left my life, moved homes.
Some days are just hard, but it will be ok.
Breathe in & out. Let go.
Bloom again.
November 2, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I enjoy my morning coffee and watch hummingbirds taste flowers while the neighbor's chickens make happy clucking sounds. Peaceful.
So much loss recently: brother's death, best friend left my life, moved homes.
Some days are just hard, but it will be ok.
Breathe in & out. Let go.
Bloom again.
So much loss recently: brother's death, best friend left my life, moved homes.
Some days are just hard, but it will be ok.
Breathe in & out. Let go.
Bloom again.
could be us, slow dancing in the kitchen
November 2, 2025 at 2:28 AM
could be us, slow dancing in the kitchen
This is just a snippet. There were so many fun events going on and entirely free to kids!
November 1, 2025 at 3:01 AM
This is just a snippet. There were so many fun events going on and entirely free to kids!
There was a point I thought I would have someone join me for this event last night. It would have been fun. Without thinking, I imagined us enjoying it together. I need to stop that. My daughter's team won first place!
November 1, 2025 at 2:58 AM
There was a point I thought I would have someone join me for this event last night. It would have been fun. Without thinking, I imagined us enjoying it together. I need to stop that. My daughter's team won first place!
Gonna conduct the potato experiment this year for trick-or-treat. 🥔
October 31, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Gonna conduct the potato experiment this year for trick-or-treat. 🥔
9 yrs ago I picked up my daughter from school dressed as Maleficent because she was going as Mal that night. I stood at the gates with a scepter in hand and waited for her to come out. The kids couldn't stop staring and pointing. The look on her face when she realized it was me said it all.
October 31, 2025 at 4:30 PM
9 yrs ago I picked up my daughter from school dressed as Maleficent because she was going as Mal that night. I stood at the gates with a scepter in hand and waited for her to come out. The kids couldn't stop staring and pointing. The look on her face when she realized it was me said it all.
It's not quite the same view as I had, but I suppose it will do. 😉
Happy Friday
Happy Friday
October 31, 2025 at 2:13 PM
It's not quite the same view as I had, but I suppose it will do. 😉
Happy Friday
Happy Friday
Personally, I feel like if you're unable to meet in person immediately, video chat. Get as close to face-to-face communication as you can. For me, a deeper connection is everything. I need it.
October 29, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Personally, I feel like if you're unable to meet in person immediately, video chat. Get as close to face-to-face communication as you can. For me, a deeper connection is everything. I need it.
When your teenager *really* wants to ignore you.
October 29, 2025 at 3:43 PM
When your teenager *really* wants to ignore you.
Someone is extremely chatty tonight. And bitey. He had much to get off his chest and went on about it for half an hour.
October 29, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Someone is extremely chatty tonight. And bitey. He had much to get off his chest and went on about it for half an hour.
Maybe everybody WAS Kung Fu fighting.
October 29, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Maybe everybody WAS Kung Fu fighting.
I swear I feed the bird. 😄
I love the sign even more with all of Loki's excessive nibbles. Gives it character and reminds me of all the little things in my life for which I'm grateful.
I love the sign even more with all of Loki's excessive nibbles. Gives it character and reminds me of all the little things in my life for which I'm grateful.
October 27, 2025 at 12:11 AM
I swear I feed the bird. 😄
I love the sign even more with all of Loki's excessive nibbles. Gives it character and reminds me of all the little things in my life for which I'm grateful.
I love the sign even more with all of Loki's excessive nibbles. Gives it character and reminds me of all the little things in my life for which I'm grateful.
I have random stuff everywhere. 😆
October 26, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I have random stuff everywhere. 😆
Almost showtime! I'm taking the money, honey.
October 26, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Almost showtime! I'm taking the money, honey.
Happy Saturday, friends. I hope you have a beautiful day.
October 25, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Happy Saturday, friends. I hope you have a beautiful day.
He's a bit freaked out right now. We'll be moving him over tomorrow. Hope all goes well. I know it will be an adjustment.
October 25, 2025 at 12:58 AM
He's a bit freaked out right now. We'll be moving him over tomorrow. Hope all goes well. I know it will be an adjustment.
This gorgeous canvas has followed me for 25 yrs, gifted to me by a wonderful woman who died many yrs ago. She was moving and knew I loved it. Sometimes I would sit on her couch, stare at it, and dream of a life I could have there. Trees, flowers, ocean. Peace.
I will never let go of it.
I will never let go of it.
October 24, 2025 at 11:09 PM
This gorgeous canvas has followed me for 25 yrs, gifted to me by a wonderful woman who died many yrs ago. She was moving and knew I loved it. Sometimes I would sit on her couch, stare at it, and dream of a life I could have there. Trees, flowers, ocean. Peace.
I will never let go of it.
I will never let go of it.
Poor Loki is so confused. All of his favorite perching and pooping spots have disappeared.
October 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Poor Loki is so confused. All of his favorite perching and pooping spots have disappeared.