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Sandra Kasturi
@sandrakasturi.bsky.social
Author of "The Animal Bridegroom" and "Come Late to the Love of Birds." Lover of red lipstick and videos of cats knocking over toddlers. Constantly dreaming "Aliens" sequels.

"The one with the first lie wins."
--Elle Fanning as Catherine the Great
June 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Monty's new holiday bedding.
December 25, 2024 at 1:42 AM
I have noted that on my phone, when I'm typing "we're," it always wants to autocorrect to "werewolf," so I guess I type that a lot?
December 24, 2024 at 2:26 AM
Monty always finds a way.
June 4, 2024 at 6:06 PM
Crazy weather lately. Blizzard one minute, over and done and sun coming out 20 minutes later.
March 21, 2024 at 3:28 PM
In cat news du jour, we finally have proof that Fat Reggie is, in fact, a cat, and not some alien pod thing in a cat's body: He jumped into a box and just sat there like a derp. CATNESS: CONFIRMED.
March 9, 2024 at 4:48 PM
Ozzie lying in this sun. His little FACE! I can barely stand it.
February 17, 2024 at 4:03 PM
Oswald has recovered nicely from his intestinal surgery. He now has to have a lion cut at least a couple of times a year, to make sure no more hairball blockages. He looks so doofy now!
February 15, 2024 at 7:47 PM
Look at Monty! He's so handsome!
February 15, 2024 at 1:09 AM
I have a Monty too! Though less fluffy.
January 24, 2024 at 7:01 PM
In terrible news, I am done all of @sblackmoore.bsky.social's Eric Carter books, as well as @byharryconnolly.bsky.social's Great Way and Twenty Palaces books. Now what am I to do?? I'm bereft. Need reading recommendations for books/worlds that are as tremendous as those!
January 23, 2024 at 12:21 PM
Rewatching True Detective, Season 1. Just as mesmerizing as the first time. I remember when it was airing, we watched it weekly, alternating with eps of S1 of Hannibal. The shows felt like they were in parallel universes that occasionally touched. So eerie. Try it... it is a surreal experience.
January 22, 2024 at 5:10 AM
Poor Oswald is at the emergency vet going into surgery for an intestinal blockage. Same thing happened a year ago. I hope he makes it. So stressful. He's such a great cat.
January 11, 2024 at 10:20 PM
Lawd knows, I cannot resist some kitsch. Look at this ridiculous and awesome over-the-top golden deer bowl! I dunno, maybe for draining the blood of your enemies? Or a nice rum punch. Either/or.
January 6, 2024 at 5:51 AM
This is such an old meme, but boy it cracks me up every time!
December 26, 2023 at 3:18 AM
I have made this monstrous trifle for today's dessert. It's kind of an improvised dish... sort of an apple pie trifle, with a spice cake base, apple butter, custard, apples and raisins sauteed in cognac, and whipped cream. And toasted almonds. It weighs as much as a fat baby or a Maine Coon Cat.
December 25, 2023 at 8:04 PM
My mum made a fabulous Xmas dinner last night!
December 25, 2023 at 8:01 PM
Heineken! Mon cher ami.
December 23, 2023 at 5:32 AM
My husband took this slightly arty shot of our cat Monty, reflected in one of the pics. He's curled up in his hammock and is not so much "lunatique" as the wall plaque says, but more "extremely sedate."
December 21, 2023 at 4:16 PM
Monty has had a very tiring day, what with so much lying around, napping, snoozing, and vigorous loafing. I'm worn out just thinking of it.
December 21, 2023 at 3:25 AM
My gawd, I rewatched Twilight... it's even worse than I remember.

Is it worse than Love, Actually though? Hmm. Things to ponder during the holidays.
December 20, 2023 at 6:45 AM
Looked for this childhood Xmas anthology for YEARS. Last week the title sprang into my head suddenly out of nowhere, and I went and found it online. Thank you, AbeBooks! The satisfaction of bagging this holiday book prey at long last is ENORMOUS!
December 16, 2023 at 5:18 PM
Nothing says Christmas like a string of leg-lamp lights. It's a major award! #fraGEElay
December 16, 2023 at 1:31 AM
Ozzie (Sir Oswald Fluffington).
December 13, 2023 at 9:45 PM
Tree has survived dismemberment and reconstruction, now with lights that actually work! Haven't been arsed to put up the decorations yet, except for the low-rent silver balls from the dollar store. Don't want to overdo and hang ALL the baubles at once. To the chaise longue to recover!
December 11, 2023 at 10:16 PM