My mom had foot surgery last week and she’s been around a lot, taking up my usual space on the couch or in the bed. But I like lying next to her and purring when she isn’t feeling well and the medication makes her very sleepy. She is warm and pets me a lot more than usual. She makes a good shelf.

Thinking back fondly to a few weeks ago when I got to perform in Krewe Boheme with this lovely group of dancers. Mardi Gras and New Orleans FTW.

Mr. Angelo is my little black panther who is taking care of me while I recover from foot surgery.

Here’s the real master of our house. Meet Angelo!

“I love America more than any other country in the world, and exactly for this reason I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.” - James Baldwin

Gratuitous pet photo. Meet Angelo. He likes to talk to people.