Bicoastal Midwesterner
@tonialorenz.bsky.social
❤️ Do Good Recklessly! ❤️
Fight Fascism.
I believe in good people, rights for everyone, & vaccines.
Fan of the Cubs and Liverpool FC.
From the blue beacon state of Illinois; I split my time between Chicago and a ruby-red rural county. It's ... interesting.
Fight Fascism.
I believe in good people, rights for everyone, & vaccines.
Fan of the Cubs and Liverpool FC.
From the blue beacon state of Illinois; I split my time between Chicago and a ruby-red rural county. It's ... interesting.
Saw three new (to me) "muffler men" on a gorgeous fall day road trip. My goal is to see all of the muffler men in Illinois by the end of 2026.
November 2, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Saw three new (to me) "muffler men" on a gorgeous fall day road trip. My goal is to see all of the muffler men in Illinois by the end of 2026.
In 1990, McConnell said, “When I was a child and my dad was in World War II, I got polio. I recovered, but my family almost went broke. Today, too many families can’t get decent, affordable health care.”
Now he's worth $50 million and says, "They'll get over it."
Now he's worth $50 million and says, "They'll get over it."
June 25, 2025 at 12:48 AM
In 1990, McConnell said, “When I was a child and my dad was in World War II, I got polio. I recovered, but my family almost went broke. Today, too many families can’t get decent, affordable health care.”
Now he's worth $50 million and says, "They'll get over it."
Now he's worth $50 million and says, "They'll get over it."
I had a planned vacation cancelled last minute, but I was asked to take part in *seven* animal rescue transports during that week, so I was needed. I'm happy with Plan B! (Pictured: One of the kittens I drove, saved from the euth list. Spay and neuter, please! It's the only way out of this mess.)
June 1, 2025 at 7:43 AM
I had a planned vacation cancelled last minute, but I was asked to take part in *seven* animal rescue transports during that week, so I was needed. I'm happy with Plan B! (Pictured: One of the kittens I drove, saved from the euth list. Spay and neuter, please! It's the only way out of this mess.)
I made the first step in moving to our family home (goal is October). Brought a bunch of furniture down in my SUV (my aunt is a packing ninja!). Next week I'll organize the kitchen and bring down seldom-used kitchen stuff. It's finally happening!
May 24, 2025 at 6:02 AM
I made the first step in moving to our family home (goal is October). Brought a bunch of furniture down in my SUV (my aunt is a packing ninja!). Next week I'll organize the kitchen and bring down seldom-used kitchen stuff. It's finally happening!
Took my baby cat to the vet for her annual and she's in super health! She was scared and hid, and I felt bad, but she's forgiven me and snuggling with me again.
May 10, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Took my baby cat to the vet for her annual and she's in super health! She was scared and hid, and I felt bad, but she's forgiven me and snuggling with me again.
There are suck-ups, toadies, yes men, brown-noses, and ass kissers. And then there's Lindsey Graham.
April 30, 2025 at 3:28 AM
There are suck-ups, toadies, yes men, brown-noses, and ass kissers. And then there's Lindsey Graham.
Helped transport six animals from rural Illinois shelters to rescues in the Chicago area where they will be safe from euthanization, vetted, fixed, and adopted. I'm overjoyed to see their faces and know how hard people work to ensure their futures. Rescue transport is the great joy of my retirement.
April 26, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Helped transport six animals from rural Illinois shelters to rescues in the Chicago area where they will be safe from euthanization, vetted, fixed, and adopted. I'm overjoyed to see their faces and know how hard people work to ensure their futures. Rescue transport is the great joy of my retirement.
He looks like he's in the Lollipop Guild.
April 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM
He looks like he's in the Lollipop Guild.
"Fake Nazi stuff."
March 30, 2025 at 6:34 PM
"Fake Nazi stuff."
I do transport for animal rescues, and was able to fill requests to get five cats out of the pound and take them to their foster homes. It's a drop in the bucket, but at least five got out and will have happy lives. (Spay and neuter! We cannot adopt our way out of this pet overpopulation crisis.)
February 22, 2025 at 2:20 AM
I do transport for animal rescues, and was able to fill requests to get five cats out of the pound and take them to their foster homes. It's a drop in the bucket, but at least five got out and will have happy lives. (Spay and neuter! We cannot adopt our way out of this pet overpopulation crisis.)
Too bad, so sad.
January 29, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Too bad, so sad.
I've got an intense phobia of birds, yet I do rescue transport for an exotic animal rescue organization. Last week I held one of my favorite frequent passengers on my finger for about half a minute. I trembled, but Bella was sweet and we both survived. 🐦💙
January 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I've got an intense phobia of birds, yet I do rescue transport for an exotic animal rescue organization. Last week I held one of my favorite frequent passengers on my finger for about half a minute. I trembled, but Bella was sweet and we both survived. 🐦💙
This pup was abused in KY, lost an eye, and had actual PTSD at only 10 weeks. She was saved by a wonderful organization, and transported up to MN for adoption. I drove her from Chicago and gave her to her rescue. Found out she has a forever family now! Kids to run with and love on. I'm so happy. 💜
January 18, 2025 at 9:40 AM
This pup was abused in KY, lost an eye, and had actual PTSD at only 10 weeks. She was saved by a wonderful organization, and transported up to MN for adoption. I drove her from Chicago and gave her to her rescue. Found out she has a forever family now! Kids to run with and love on. I'm so happy. 💜
I transported this sweet puppy to MN three weeks ago. Rescued from abuse in KY, she lost an eye and had actual PTSD. Enough people loved on her and cared for her to make her adoptable, and I am so happy to hear that she found her forever family this week. May the rest of her days be happy ones! 💜
January 18, 2025 at 9:30 AM
I transported this sweet puppy to MN three weeks ago. Rescued from abuse in KY, she lost an eye and had actual PTSD. Enough people loved on her and cared for her to make her adoptable, and I am so happy to hear that she found her forever family this week. May the rest of her days be happy ones! 💜
Joy of the season from our house to yours!
December 26, 2024 at 12:27 AM
Joy of the season from our house to yours!
I helped transport this cutie from a bad situation in rural Illinois to a wonderful rescue in Chicago that has a waiting list for blue kittens like her. She'll have a wonderful life, and probably a forever home by Christmas. (Transport is such a fulfilling retirement activity. I love it!)
December 21, 2024 at 2:06 AM
I helped transport this cutie from a bad situation in rural Illinois to a wonderful rescue in Chicago that has a waiting list for blue kittens like her. She'll have a wonderful life, and probably a forever home by Christmas. (Transport is such a fulfilling retirement activity. I love it!)
Ruthie inside her tunnel.
November 27, 2024 at 11:01 PM
Ruthie inside her tunnel.
I may not even require wine this year.
November 18, 2024 at 11:41 PM
I may not even require wine this year.