I’m just here to provide ridiculous dog and cat content.

I find myself turning to Mary Oliver’s poetry a lot lately. She had a very difficult childhood and retreated to nature for solace and joy. I love the quiet beauty and wisdom of her work. Here’s her poem “Today.”

I had a hard day, but here’s a beautiful iris in Descanso Garden from my walk with my friend Anne yesterday. #bloomscrolling

A little ice plant bloom for your #bloomscrolling pleasure.

I needed a little #bloomscrolling today, so here’s my #flowerreport: some lantana in my yard, happy as can be this afternoon.

Things are rough right now. Here’s Book reminding us sometimes we just need to take a nap and forget about the world for a little bit.

I've been in a huge funk lately, so here's Book being adorable. May he lift your spirits as much as he and the rest of my beasties lift mine.

They are questioning EVERYONE's life choices right now.

Please enjoy Book showing off his reindeer costume. He generally guided the sleigh well, but I'll admit he sometimes gave a hard shake and sent Santa sideways.

Here is Book giving you his best blep. You're welcome.

Our petsitter sent these pictures of our two dogs at lunch today, and there have never been more accurate depictions of their personalities.

Current status: trapped under cat.

Current mood.

A person I love is in the ICU with a dying parent, and I'm across the country trying to help my father, who has dementia and a host of other issues, with his health, so here's a picture of my youngest dog being adorable.