2026-10-30T20:43:06Z https://nostr.now Andrea https://nostr.now/npub15twsezjmq2c3q4waxdnuw3qjdjjs3c4m0ek8lw72yhm3xqfzz52sw6c5f0 https://assets.bne.social/accounts/avatars/109/361/629/679/784/866/original/bfaa27f0262f856d.png https://assets.bne.social/accounts/avatars/109/361/629/679/784/866/original/bfaa27f0262f856d.png https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsw8mj8978qn8wudx49ucgxp2dv2u5738lld7g7vx7tvyeh0jyuclqzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg23208glts In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqyvupyfzg0zawauacw0r9llg4ya6yzzvmvmahhzp6lsjpwd4dspsxxht90'>nevent1q…ht90</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>but sticks are such useful things for poking at something in the distance (1m also counts as distance)! 2026-11-02T07:52:19Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs06k8su3qcasrtkmtj5qs2a5lkf8df5vu58hzzq7t58fp5yct7jqqzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232tw60gl TIL that iron is necessary for the production of Dopamine.<br/><br/>I had an iron infusion on Friday. For the first time in at least a month, I woke up this morning with a lightness in my heart and a desire to have breakfast on the deck. 2026-11-02T00:47:24Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrla4h03srkvhdtmx2guv62hs4xph9htu7u6eds64erql0rpztn8czyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232r5khaj #FishCake today. <br/><br/>Really the first proper swim in about 6 months (post major operation).<br/><br/>My stamina has really dropped, but weirdly my speed has increased. Hopefully that means all the muscle I focused on building pre-op is still operational. 2026-10-12T09:29:14Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfxrcf097nt55vvx4l2qt2t4hr2qh0uk33l583xxdv9qcwcty9xaczyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232uaau52 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswythkrf8d0fud4jeldzk29k80z4ukl90fu7m0nmtar7x9yxhnj5c3ars3u'>nevent1q…rs3u</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I officially opened my home pool today! 25° is still a little on the chill side (I freely own my wuss stays!). 2026-10-07T10:38:47Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxgknxz9p0xc2h33lytymcjndk5jhpdex4jn3g8vw44zxyaqsmhpczyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232alkp76 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgvjrzxa9qqggsllztrrnthcpj2ks3jf6qapx5uaf9jy9cw8cyhsspznwvn'>nevent1q…nwvn</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>yep. <br/><br/>Sometimes I pretend I&#39;ve bought another one and I&#39;m putting it away, and oh! There&#39;s the first one! <br/><br/>(This has happened way too many times when it isn&#39;t pretend...) 2026-10-03T11:41:27Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqcyag8xw4ng5e7q0h0ntptd8c3z2g98429lslx4yhk7apl4kr9eczyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg2324al63p In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8tuwzfk0ks69vld5zr5ydn66zh5r22k67szckkntcgcv52rswykchqsd27'>nevent1q…sd27</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>how frustrating! <br/>I am all for &#34;replacing&#34; items that have an important purpose in my life. I justify it as a backup, should I need a justification (I&#39;m getting better at that). 2026-10-03T10:42:05Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsz33phygh5unznq6nxc664d5ukquushtgcgs8kg9c6jvcgfjd872szyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232m5qwmd In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsg9slrh30vvuyvvhhwfhtx7vdeppynusp5td5hu28yvhr2m3e6ugsvkk6nm'>nevent1q…k6nm</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I agree pools are a drain on the finances. But oh! the luxury of a pool to yourself in the morning, or evening, or whenever!<br/><br/>I also know use of my pool will be one of the factors that time limits me in this house. I&#39;m counting on at least another 10 years. 2026-10-03T10:39:47Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs9pyxfecfplwqf20wc9yx96lzstqtvm0gs4848388hl6n2xgw2l3czyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232hpvmh9 Oh! <br/><br/>But in exciting, happy news!!!<br/><br/>I just booked a week-long art retreat in Fiji next year with a friend.<br/><br/>Weirdly, I&#39;m the &#34;world traveler&#34; in this friendship. Can anyone say imposter syndrome? 2026-09-30T10:00:18Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs823u7h25k9qtmh8jlaknfuzcy43l3mywhp528ez7ldardvdp9p6qzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232g8xcyv In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspeed0qz290qe9zm4hu97m4xw3gjh7slzh6fw3mnam8v0p5h3gjws6sy66j'>nevent1q…y66j</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>hehe, I did! Plus a few more things - that&#39;s why I start extra early - my birthday is still over a week away! 2026-09-30T09:47:46Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstgfqjp0drc2a47d2z59tntwzv6xdvrpwex84rzcp9x735jp3md7czyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232uxvple In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqst57lkhs8xen0vgn79v6ft4tnah4c9tkwkrp7zmqajtvzeje9e7ycnxsz84'>nevent1q…sz84</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The irony, or the timing, perhaps both?<br/><br/>I&#39;ve just recently been starting to acknowledge that my ex-husband was more than just emotionally neglectful, it may actually qualify as abuse. He also took advantage of me financially, but I always considered that just the natural state of marriage (the for richer or poorer part.)<br/><br/>The other day I did a survey that happened to focus specifically on financial abuse. <br/>It listed all the commonly accepted forms - controls money etc, etc.<br/>Then it said: partner refuses to work. <br/><br/>Oh. OH!<br/><br/>Yes. For the entirety of our marriage. Keeping me trapped in a job that was horrible and making me responsible for carrying the entire financial load. <br/><br/>Ok. I guess I do get to claim it, explicitly, now. <br/><br/>And people wonder why I really don&#39;t care that he&#39;s dead. That there are zero lingering feelings of tenderness left... He was dead to me a long time ago. 2026-09-30T09:35:40Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqst57lkhs8xen0vgn79v6ft4tnah4c9tkwkrp7zmqajtvzeje9e7yczyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232wv52mh In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9vxgs8wyqxscy9sk89srl03agarhdx554ctehtanacjkvvq627hga85wln'>nevent1q…5wln</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I&#39;m remembering tonight that my previous cat passed away a few months before we got married, and he wouldn&#39;t let me get another one. (I should have cancelled the wedding then.)<br/><br/>I got Pi a few months after the divorce was finalized. He&#39;s 12 now, and provides me so much joy and comfort every day. 2026-09-24T10:36:08Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsx67kzzts6avjujrazs5f27ufx7mvdva2436dhwxlncy82f6hamxgzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg2328ck5wh In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0quyrmpt7plmf95z3uyjf56asfctd809umme9fcu07505y9c8wzqphaup9'>nevent1q…aup9</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>yes. It&#39;s a weird feeling. <br/><br/>To get the divorce through I had to pay for everything and get him legally served, and he did not like that. Still went looking for more money from me a year later, after I&#39;d financially supported him for years, gave him half of everything when we divorced, and didn&#39;t claim anything on his father&#39;s inheritance (although I really could have).<br/><br/>When friends mentioned running into him (and dodging him), I just really wished they hadn&#39;t mentioned him at all. <br/><br/>The only positive for me, is that I&#39;m re-examining the dynamic 12 years later and coming to a deeper understanding of how bad it was and confirming that I acted ethically and morally, and did the only thing I could to save myself (which is my prime directive). 2026-09-24T02:18:20Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsr9xqepudu3x6qqpc0m66y0ghyn6fv2h2kqrwsphreu7ft654gm0gzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232yk3u29 In other news, I was told last week by $old_day_job that I&#39;d get my final pay this week. I thought there might be a couple of hours, at most. <br/><br/>6 weeks pay just hit my bank account. I&#39;m waiting for my payslip to elucidate, but meanwhile I&#39;m looking at cruises. 🤣 2026-09-24T01:59:10Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs9vxgs8wyqxscy9sk89srl03agarhdx554ctehtanacjkvvq627hgzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232hh4vd2 I&#39;ve just been told that my ex-husband has passed away. <br/>We&#39;ve been divorced for 10 years and he was never a &#34;partner&#34; - he created a quite unhealthy dynamic that I only found my way out of through separation and divorce. I have no lingering regrets or feelings of remorse. <br/><br/>If anything I&#39;m kind of relieved that I&#39;ll no longer risk running into him, or that friends will mention running into him.<br/><br/>He was 57.<br/><br/>I almost feel the need to check on other ex-partners - I&#39;m feeling a bit black-widowish atm. 2026-09-24T01:49:45Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqst4rud3cahl3kjp7a9vzutmelzapgpzyg5ncwjgwzca468y9msnkqzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232ndpsaf It&#39;s my birthday soon and I plan to buy myself a present. <br/><br/>Should I buy: 2026-09-17T01:30:26Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsdgdys8rpqqy5qhd97h30s57wkc2u5kxvyc0pacs427tx8nleeehqzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232s4q0d4 Chef&#39;s kiss. <br/><br/>After so many &#34;silly&#34; episodes - this one, just perfect.<br/><br/>I really hope there is a series in the future of Kirk&#39;s early years on the Enterprise.<br/><br/>I also really like the black &#39;leather&#39; away mission jackets, just in case anyone is looking for a birthday or Xmas present for me. 2026-09-15T09:33:03Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswaf453ue7xa45jnzhuglgnw4sae07624swf4j09ss8p6th6mw8qqzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232qh6lwn Officially retired 🎉🎉🎉<br/><br/>(And not a peep from $old_day_job acknowledging it. Sigh.) 2026-09-11T11:17:16Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2wqck4qgcmhuea970fl4j3xcvmqk44xk5tlqepxjarwu7969wz6czyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232tf85pm In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8qklg3j6ah6jz2hzj2jggc449sqxy95v34mnaw6lt6c3q0ktgfuc0h76pt'>nevent1q…76pt</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I only figured it out after my last operation when the surgeon gave me an iron infusion and I stopped taking the maltofer; a week later most of my troubling symptoms were gone and my quality of life is greatly improved! It also meant I&#39;ve been able to stop 2 of my other medications. Which I think will adequately offset the cost of the infusion. 2026-09-07T04:35:18Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsr6pnm363ckas77zj5cquz8wu8p9wacjjsl438h5lat5wra4uy2aqzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232khxe8x In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqrxsxhehgxdaazvh0pcw5wkyf7dxk37yl2m8emmxegsdaklhm4kctrcczn'>nevent1q…cczn</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I hope maltofer works for you. <br/><br/>It took me a couple of years to track down, but I finally identified it as the main trigger for my IBS-like symptoms. So now I&#39;m insisting on iron infusions instead.<br/>I do understand my reaction is an outlier. 2026-09-07T03:29:33Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsp4jt6xw8edg6ks24ez7z2g5szt7p7ghn0fk05gc685a94hu37teszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232rz6h95 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstftk0596kyxcxye92f338zqjcrgqd4sntzl98827r6c0wemdu20c8mckcg'>nevent1q…ckcg</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>love that cup, so pretty!<br/><br/>And adorbs little you! 💜 2026-08-19T08:47:01Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsyzezny8h7kju3srng2vf3vdjzj4qm94f68m3q30jzgtvtpj38gpgzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232qw4xzt In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszjvejwhf9hqfhuflg3yhvenkr06nnwtvwktynwztrwgwpm3pcvjsterfq0'>nevent1q…rfq0</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>💜<br/><br/>I&#39;m currently in the &#34;disappointed not surprised&#34; category. <br/><br/>I hope to eventually receive a card with comments and thoughts from people I worked with - that may be in process already. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 2026-08-19T08:46:10Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs9t5tj7qz4w9ez6u0wwkqzu7qptag26jyaxtnshkawlwkpd0gn6uqzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232azl38q Wow. <br/><br/>Background: I have resigned following a sabbatical year following some significant and sad life events. I worked there for 8 years (including the last year of &#39;leave without pay&#39;).<br/><br/>I have arranged to return my laptop and security card etc tomorrow, given them an indicative time, etc. <br/><br/>My line manager&#39;s response? <br/><br/>&#34;I&#39;ll let security know. I hadn&#39;t planned to be in the office that day, but let me know if you want me to be.&#34;<br/><br/>WTFH?!?<br/><br/>If *any* of my line staff resigned (after any period of time, for any reason at all) I would be there on their final day. If they were in a different office, or for some reason I absolutely couldn&#39;t be there, I would make sure there was someone there who would thank them and make them feel valued. <br/><br/>But apparently I&#39;m not valued? 2026-08-19T08:13:16Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsyaugssd9p84z3qgnmklw29aeev2aksc3vvcwquw9sq8rnyjgaqxqzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232n9dqdv In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0uvv7ryvpjnuygeddznqcc0553376alyv4muqeln8m9yrtrqc4kqd2nnp0'>nevent1q…nnp0</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>it&#39;s because of my squishy together teeth that I never got into the habit. It is achievable now only because of the floss tape. <br/>But I&#39;m also lucky I guess, that apparently it hasn&#39;t made a huge amount of difference for me. 2026-08-17T07:47:57Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrl3zc5c0mfgkuzwcv5fdvuw7wpxjkglf50mz6x9j9mh4unhqw8mszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232aes0vd My dentist commended me on my good work flossing. <br/><br/>I have flossed maybe 4 times in the last 6 months. <br/><br/>And this is why I can&#39;t be convinced that it is actually a habit I need to embed.<br/><br/>Sure, when there&#39;s food stuck etc, but everyday? Meh, seemingly not necessary for my teeth. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 2026-08-17T05:08:19Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs9fr78gj9qm323sczffm5qdgllvsgwyf7namq66mkg2tm8jv64nyqzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg2328xmges In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqlwsndr6vsffpra4xzdfwh8ft0sus54j7v7yesa9hy0ct5vqdx2g9elv6h'>nevent1q…lv6h</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>🫂💜 2026-08-09T22:23:11Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswf78nt98y3pnv2efvv6c8w5ffppumyv974d6mhuj9m8h6nznjrsczyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232ev3vmd In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvvszpyqcd45r48e7h2skhvc0lspjdcgn5hu5cmalq7vqj4lgf9kc0dqyd2'>nevent1q…qyd2</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>sorry for the loss of a decent one. <br/><br/>It really can hit home and make you reassess what&#39;s important and affirm how you live your life. 2026-08-04T09:41:15Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsdlezzanjghv59p43yp976tgay0t795cq7s648tzvlcuej87a0j4gzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232y6fqu8 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsyv8l6ghzw5u8fg4cpy2xy70ahnpzwsux2w7uh6n899cryfagneaqt8q4f0'>nevent1q…q4f0</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I thought there was also going to be an SMS - then I could read it slowly and parse all the information without an alert going off in my ears. <br/><br/>I guess in a real emergency™️, I&#39;d have to rely on someone here to screenshot the message and post it for me. 2026-07-27T04:17:35Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgd0cc7zauzv7x0hsu6h3uxtq5ayuplaglgfs0czazw8xw9t57vgczyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232p4d9yl Well, there we go. <br/><br/>Only issue was that I clicked the button to stop the noise before I could actually read the message. <br/> 🤷🏻‍♀️ 2026-07-27T04:01:48Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszw5vhxqahrehkp3v7tgrz825plssctmwq6yat0l4pdsz7u9a2npszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232hzzrdp In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdpt9l2nf2ajzlyhgnszv0tvl6kc8p9kj7dcnsasg4ueehvhrk97gkdmuyy'>nevent1q…muyy</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>yes. Lots of good releases.<br/><br/>I could have then gone to my art workshop this afternoon, but decided cocooning at home - in the warmth, with cats, and Stargate - was a better idea for me. 2026-07-21T05:44:02Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgrr0njz4cl4qs5y79nflm0vcx2k2xjrstr4xjmhv0ak5qswnxkhszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232c455me Cancelling all plans for the next [hour, day, week, month, year, decade]&gt;<br/><br/>My cat needs me.<br/><br/>#FediCats #CatTax #PiTheBengal<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/956/287/483/097/871/original/4634ae8472b764cc.jpg"> <br/> 2026-07-21T05:22:49Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstu32vnljx4j0yks62jevlvsgdt59f2mc85j5e9kszhjnhhs0v85qzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg2329lk7gc I have apparently reached the &#34;stretch to pick something up and throw your whole back out&#34; age.<br/><br/>I&#39;ve tried various release and trigger point stretches, I&#39;ve tried alcohol, tonight I&#39;m trying left-over post-op pain killers. <br/><br/>Definitely not in the &#34;bounce back&#34; club anymore! <br/><br/>I&#39;ve got a professional booked for Tuesday and I&#39;ve cancelled all commitments for tomorrow. <br/><br/> 😢 2026-07-19T11:19:13Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs94708vx64tthye20h9wlt6vva3ur2q24ukfvjnrg75zdugsjl8egzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232dyspmq I bought a lure hunt toy for the cats. 4 &#34;corner&#34; wheels and a string. Paper etc tied to the string and a motor that makes the string run. <br/>The cats were intrigued by the unmoving string. Made it run and they are going insane chasing it!<br/><br/>#FediCats<br/>#PiTheBengal #MissyMouse<br/><br/>Video - less than 1 sec.<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/895/295/128/088/322/original/2ef4422543521eb7.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-07-10T10:52:06Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsru6c3raesrzluf02ulhawffm424zdrpnye6wsjp9km8wtqa5fusgzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg23222zner Fast asleep. <br/><br/>Pi has a hard life. Thoughts and prayers. <br/><br/>#FediCats #PiTheBengal #MissyMouse<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/877/437/641/122/937/original/d80c84951cafc93d.jpg"> <br/> 2026-07-07T07:13:25Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsv74wsxp24jw7v64ncrwl53aeclg9uuvlfzuxn2kn8xdhhw90au7szyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232mzz8sn I seem to have acquired another cold. <br/>Makes sleeping hard when you just keep sneezing. 2026-06-29T17:10:28Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsyvln5v7q0m5k2y7mtgltrxelq05srsrd9fkt0rj5kwdw9hc53r0szyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232htnqmz In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs270u5x33v4y2n9uq9lyhk4me6p4y9kjpxrwxmm2tpnpet8rq6gsqx8sc5f'>nevent1q…sc5f</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>🤯😢<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1alr2j2scn4acm029awprtvsnsp8t22kcnjp6wr2myq3fjjv22uxs55532l" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Thermite Be Screaming</span> (<span class="italic">npub1alr…532l</span>)</a></span> 2026-06-15T23:06:18Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsyuda2whj808kr7ntr2earw6f9mu5a2dmhl28jcq6wf2f8gllvfkszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg2320qf697 I recently read an opinion article that highlighted the diverse nature of StarTrek personnel. Referring to Discovery: black female Captain, a gay couple, lesbian engineer, trans character, non-binary character, NT folk (*incidentally played by actors also identifying as that).<br/><br/>Seeing it all laid out like that I can see why some people think it&#39;s &#34;woke&#34;, and perhaps &#34;unrealistic, pushing it in our faces&#34;.**<br/><br/>But it isn&#39;t unrealistic, it&#39;s *my* reality. My friend group is, and always has been, populated by POC, queer folk and NTs. For me, the characters on ST:Discovery represented my world and I felt at home there. <br/><br/>*Incidental to this post, not in any way incidental at all - rather something to be celebrated and upheld.<br/><br/>** Star Trek has always been &#34;woke&#34;, always supported the celebration of &#34;infinite diversity, infinite combinations&#34;. 2026-06-15T02:37:21Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8x9ms6ygw898dfcfay27ssp37z58jwrupjw3a8vprymd592r3rqqzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232tz0fj7 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsd4wzask92akuykps9uzt7j46cxxusl4w055tmfeut6g74e467rnsd7jg0s'>nevent1q…jg0s</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>exactly. <br/>I find it an excellent practice in letting go of control and expected outcomes. <br/><br/>This time I tried a few different techniques to see how they turned out. Slowly building my experience from ground zero. 2026-06-14T04:40:19Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsq6n8zrvypauesj52xvg2rr5za3t9jy0p0yzstcw4stdxzuneh46czyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232uwqgwj Looks like art, or mess, or both! <br/><br/>#Art<br/><br/>I was hoping the focus and gentleness would calm my body spirit and promote healing. It&#39;s definitely helping, but my body stress is still higher than I&#39;d like (#PostOp).<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/746/423/489/303/631/original/e1c5c4503fbc97ad.jpg"> <br/> 2026-06-14T03:55:29Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0yw2ex8d4gnhsy6usjpps6z7qdsvw5fcta9gplxhyrvvz0k7cqgqzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232vj32dc In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsq98vn6amf5gx29arpxj5de0yvaq5faz8qggk76x54cx4lkwz8fagj38vgc'>nevent1q…8vgc</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>As a side note: I now have a new way for people to know/remember how to pronounce my name! 😂 2026-06-13T08:38:06Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsq98vn6amf5gx29arpxj5de0yvaq5faz8qggk76x54cx4lkwz8fagzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg23288yx7p Ordering food for takeaway. <br/><br/>Cashier - what&#39;s the name for the order? <br/>Me - Andrea<br/>Cashier - Angrier?<br/>Me - only if you don&#39;t feed me,<br/>Me - and angriest if it&#39;s not gf! 2026-06-13T08:10:22Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfcrxyn273qmdpnjszvg8hgukv5nnjax4vjwy48muwf0vhy4j2e4czyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232md06sw I am home, there&#39;s a cat on my lap, and I feel like I can relax for the first time in over a week. <br/><br/>#CatTax<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/725/586/337/589/624/original/2f44800833af343e.jpg"> <br/> 2026-06-10T11:33:37Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0acuv7xx4ur2kjx38gmleh3g6uh63fk9k5wnx3kz06rlh0srd8ngzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232wwt9y4 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsd3tsl94l6snad98esg7pelechtspap9cwg0yvr79tawplnget9qsevjnaz'>nevent1q…jnaz</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I think yes, partly. <br/><br/>For me it&#39;s just being around other people - so constantly being on hyper alert in case they speak or ask something of me - and I feel this with most people.<br/><br/>Because apparently not responding to someone is a faux pas that induces a trauma response in me. And not anticipating a request is only a smidge behind. 🤷🏻‍♀️ <br/><br/>Probably exacerbated by my auditory processing disorder. 2026-06-10T07:15:56Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstuzgdrkls40h725kh73h7ufs276ke7huxn96y7fvc6rrndqa4e9qzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232nh7f58 I&#39;ve been away from home for a week. Originally the cats were going to mum&#39;s place for care, but when she had her fall I booked them into a cattery for the duration.<br/><br/>Then 🎩 convinced me he&#39;d happily drive up every evening to feed them, and local friends offered to visit whenever needed. <br/><br/>🎩 &amp; I have only just clocked over 2 months. But he seems like the real deal. Mind-blown after finding 🤠 and then losing 🤠⚰️ 😢.<br/><br/>Anyway, cats are still alive, friends are wonderful and I&#39;m moving back home tonight for the best type of medicine possible (cats and friends). 2026-06-10T02:06:08Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsp0azqre0avamzmrr3cswt8ft48d3pc96q557mcwac4m7y3rkhpyqzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232n79pz4 1 week post-op, recovering well. Minimal pain - mostly due to environmental issues (more on that later).<br/><br/>I&#39;ve been off strong pain killers since Monday so I&#39;m legally allowed to drive now. 🎉<br/><br/>I&#39;ve been staying with my mother during recovery (pre-arranged), but because my mum had a medical episode a few weeks ago, my brother has also been staying to look after both of us. <br/><br/>I love my family, get along well with them and am very grateful. <br/><br/>But, oh, my nervous system cannot cope with all the moving bodies, things being moved around in front of me, bright lights (hmm, I wonder if mum&#39;s got cataracts), noise of multiple people bustling around, and the constant danger from gluten cross-contamination (I&#39;m the only coeliac in the family now that Dad has departed this mortal coil).<br/><br/>I&#39;m planning to move back home tonight, and I nearly broke down crying this morning and Mum queried if I&#39;d be able to cope. <br/>Oh, so much better in my own space than here! 2026-06-10T01:59:22Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstklfcd80gh4xhzq3rc3z7cxwlmdn68yumtfa95rkl80zp906ksdqzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232qnmgaz In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0857xpf2qadfm50p5wnzagmk452cvzky80hum4g9pnrxqjadrz5cfv5w6q'>nevent1q…5w6q</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>bruised and sore, but moving ok and wishing I could be in my own house with the cats. As soon as I&#39;m legally allowed to drive again I&#39;m decamping to my own space.<br/><br/>Family is lovely - but I&#39;m used to living alone. 2026-06-06T23:45:15Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsx6tlycs8rk50vg9p7ek9zvyawurxmnvdk90lg8ax2n0zqndk2wzczyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232tc7cny The nurse came in at 3am to do a set of obs. I was fast asleep and thought it was a cat waking me up in the middle of the night.<br/><br/>Another week and I might be home to my cats. Home to mum&#39;s today, for good food, warm cups of tea and knee rugs. 2026-06-04T19:53:56Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgaueuzzqaz30c5e06vtln724lsdlgfvvn2c9f9794pklq73avh6szyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232jtyca6 I feel like I&#39;m an engineering project - first step in cyborgsRus?<br/><br/>(Low-key impressed at the solution.)<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/687/642/897/419/214/original/f4b58d818a88f866.jpg"> <br/> 2026-06-03T18:45:06Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszvy9uxm5hs6ntxr8hjlctan7nh8p3dw0lrs5g8vds7hkgnvsaa2qzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg2320uxc2d In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqwv667uz4l89stmxuym34j54hegdtr9zzjyvamrzg49gfdw0qhyc3zeq67'>nevent1q…eq67</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Mum was supposed to have 4-5+ data plus in hospital. <br/><br/>Instead they released her after 2.5 days and she&#39;s doing all of her scans and tests and specialist appointments as an outpatient. Guess who is responsible for ensuring she can get to the appointments? <br/><br/>I did give my brother a heads up that I had plans on Saturday night that I wasn&#39;t going to cancel - so he came up to check on her and be the helicopter child for a night. <br/><br/>She&#39;s now stable enough that I feel ok about leaving her at home by herself and just visiting for a few hours a day (and driving her everywhere, etc).<br/><br/>But I&#39;m proud of myself for holding to a boundary and previous commitment.<br/>My 🎩 took me to Stilts Dining restaurant on the new Kangaroo Point Bridge (for no specific reason).<br/><br/>It was very, very nice. 2026-05-26T08:13:15Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsw57k97ew5995xgn4sslyalfvnecn3ht0g6pc2uvegtudqpkugynszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232g8lc9t In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsy4fylpwwcztqjumxm78tvhllu9rjmq2ymt9tvx4gqdnffwlvetvq7l8s5x'>nevent1q…8s5x</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I&#39;m coming the term &#34;helicopter daughtering&#34;. I wonder if it will catch on 2026-05-21T12:58:12Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqwv667uz4l89stmxuym34j54hegdtr9zzjyvamrzg49gfdw0qhyczyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232gqtwru Yesterday morning started off normally, but quickly turned to 🫣.<br/><br/>I was heading to Mum&#39;s for lunch when I got a call from the Meals on Wheels people, she&#39;d had a fall and they thought an ambulance was needed. <br/><br/>Sure. Do that. <br/><br/>I arrived at Mum&#39;s about 45mins later (traffic delays) - 10cm curved gash on her forehead, lots of blood. <br/>3 hours later the ambulance arrived. <br/>4 hours later - 13 stitches, 2 black eyes starting to come up and she&#39;s transferred to short stay. <br/>Another 4 hours later (10pm), they say, no, you can&#39;t go home. (Sensible).<br/>I skedaddle and finally get home to feed the cats and myself. <br/><br/>Back this morning and she&#39;s being admitted for minimum 4 days, possibly longer, while they sort out blood pressure and other heart issues. <br/><br/>She&#39;s now concerned they&#39;ll suggest she should be in a nursing home. <br/><br/>I&#39;m suggesting a short stay might be useful, and then we can look at appropriate longer term options at our leisure. 2026-05-21T02:50:06Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspjf2hx9n225mn9ql3xenz0fc76fgznz2juqlt49hrxpznpctavgszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232xtl6yz In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2uzz2j0papptd9lvdp85kflp9tshuldg59n6yvrfluu0yteqmk8q3n896d'>nevent1q…896d</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>oh no! 2026-05-17T09:32:27Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2wk2pkk83wuj0spq37lz47qsxj5nfrtp9a0tvusr2jcul7wjxasgzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232sfqx0t In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsftf2er52xdxw7m2mpczvn3fruewfu579pejp23mc06t0g6w390zc9vmae9'>nevent1q…mae9</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Meanwhile, Missy found her voice while she was in the cattery.<br/><br/>She rarely spoke before, now she&#39;s an absolute chatterbug.<br/><br/>#MissyMouse #FediCats<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/589/183/298/845/777/original/d2bac5ec71bc67c0.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-17T09:23:43Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsftf2er52xdxw7m2mpczvn3fruewfu579pejp23mc06t0g6w390zczyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232shlw4q Pi has been a complete snuggle bug since I got back from my cruise. <br/>The colder* weather may also have something to do with it. <br/><br/>*Pi was born in Melbourne, not sure he feels the cold in Brisbane!<br/><br/>#PiTheBengal #FediCats<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/589/073/677/869/039/original/2b5077e3b36335bf.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-17T08:55:55Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2tcqrs2murrq8cd0ul7w5207s980xurfsl5l9z97xrprevy6przszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232xfywuc I did another art. <br/><br/>Bottlebrush in glass.<br/><br/>Want your own? Search out Brisbane artist Catherine Conaty. She also roves around Qld and northern NSW running various classes in glass.<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/588/903/494/292/888/original/6d80f12759828730.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-17T08:14:35Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspsynf4ce3kmajv600c9hqalm8ervmax42jt84uf8ver6pecqc3rgzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232vtmglq I&#39;ve been keeping this quiet while time and experiences trickled on. <br/><br/>I&#39;ve met someone. I was hoping for lovely conversation, I seem to have found so much more.<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/498/661/856/603/590/original/d0b53dd9542f368a.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-01T09:53:15Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs9uapu3knzulw4vj82gktttn0fevcmgk8d9hk22mrvk85pyl4uu3szyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg23278ww70 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvsyfc9uqjr38yn6dmx96g7ts93u5andffq7lujx8pz94nv5sp2gcr5hpka'>nevent1q…hpka</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>After my cruise companion&#39;s (cc) accident yesterday, she was initially not keen on going to today&#39;s island. I had a bit of an upset stomach (too much food and probably too much wine), so we both had a quiet morning on the ship.<br/><br/>But after an early lunch, we gathered our things and headed to the island. Market stalls and tours, avoided; I left my cc gazing out over the ocean and began my walk around the island (it&#39;s got an ~2.5km circumference). I returned to try some snorkeling - great experience, must do more).<br/>My cc complained yesterday that from the back I resembled &#39;generic middle-aged, short, white woman with short grey hair&#39;, so I dressed a bit more brightly today. It worked well.<br/><br/>We returned to the boat after about 2 hours and back to a cabin with a malfunctioning toilet. 😳 Ship&#39;s plumber sorted it out pretty quickly and then housekeeping came to clean the mess.<br/><br/>An early dinner and then early to bed. My body can&#39;t take much more of this!<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/476/288/074/881/095/original/f8b3ed616189834b.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/476/287/899/598/019/original/42d175fb0e71e97d.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/476/287/901/203/620/original/ce8667573b8206ee.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-27T10:56:19Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvsyfc9uqjr38yn6dmx96g7ts93u5andffq7lujx8pz94nv5sp2gczyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg23299dz9y In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsp75g6n97xt6y6z4d57pnhvz44s87l4dsmqxs5pank5gdsy79uv4gpagsnp'>nevent1q…gsnp</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Another port day (we have 4 in a row).<br/><br/>Today was port by way of tender (small boats). It was easy uneventful and relatively quick. <br/><br/>Long-time cruisers informed us of the duty free shops (their only reason for braving the tenders). My cruise companion (cc) and I walked through the local temporary market (same stuff available as yesterday at the previous island), then walked from one end of the wharf road to the other, dodging taxi and tour hawkers who approached us somewhat over assertively, but did back away with a firm, &#34;no thanks&#34;.<br/><br/>I decided to return to the ship for some rest. My cc decided to venture further afield for some sightseeing. She lasted less than an hour before she was back on the ship seeking me out. Alas a muddy patch had befallen her and resulted in a nasty gash. 3 stitches later and she&#39;s very glad to have medical insurance! <br/><br/>Tonight&#39;s entertainment included a rock show (meh) and a burlesque show (most enjoyable).<br/><br/>Onwards! 2026-04-26T11:56:19Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsp75g6n97xt6y6z4d57pnhvz44s87l4dsmqxs5pank5gdsy79uv4gzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232t2kk6r In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8xghwavzcq6jwrmqhnne9znj86pu6jqw97y52dc62unl3uknsx9ckm65cd'>nevent1q…65cd</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Yes. I&#39;m a whole half day late with my day 5 report. It was a big day and a late night. <br/><br/>I started with some #beefcake go me! <br/>Then a quick breakfast before going ashore for our first port day. <br/>Lots of markets and wandering around. No tours or swimming. <br/><br/>Back on board for lunch and a snooze before an early dinner and back to back shows. <br/>First a comedy/magician, who was quite good, then another comedian from Adelaide. Yesterday was also Dad&#39;s death anniversary, so I had a drink for him while enjoying the comedy (2 things he&#39;d have never done).<br/>I rounded out the evening with some live music and another drink (this one for me).<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/468/558/645/498/571/original/bf8f23bec9a6e269.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/468/558/607/800/469/original/c0a6f5a594829237.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/468/558/726/447/986/original/79972a0607a07522.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-26T02:08:02Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8xghwavzcq6jwrmqhnne9znj86pu6jqw97y52dc62unl3uknsx9czyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg2325lrt24 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstanh5h5atw9ghcs6tuysgmm22c4e6saq3j628endha4nnmauap2qj7zstj'>nevent1q…zstj</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Another slow day on the ship. <br/><br/>Some rain moved in overnight and the gentle sway became a bit more choppy. I&#39;m still fine with it, but my cruise companion was feeling under the weather somewhat.<br/><br/>Today has been all about food for me today, breakfast in one of the restaurants rather than the buffet, then early lunch, and late lunch (both at the buffet), dinner at a restaurant (best meal yet) and then straight back to the cabin to sleep off my food coma. <br/><br/>I also had a nana nap after lunch. <br/><br/>Apart from eating and sleeping, I hung out in the nightclub for a bit - 10am turns out to be the perfect time, no people and no loud music! <br/><br/>I also finally ordered my first espresso martini of the cruise. Meh.<br/><br/>We&#39;re making port tomorrow, non-ship photos may be in my future!<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/459/422/279/189/448/original/7ec6bd37682b581c.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/459/422/798/044/563/original/e358fcd3a3c2f0cb.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/459/422/827/288/824/original/67dd49481ad559e7.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-24T11:25:38Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstanh5h5atw9ghcs6tuysgmm22c4e6saq3j628endha4nnmauap2qzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232g76csf In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszx8pn3zdd70g9t6cg790gfgcw62u6f7mktxlh2u54u2e8qdfexrs3qt3lj'>nevent1q…t3lj</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>A quiet day all around. <br/>No shows or music of particular interest. <br/><br/>I achieved a sleep in today while my cruise companion visited the gym. <br/><br/>Unfortunately lack-lustre meals for the gluten-challenged, which left me grumpy with unstable blood sugar levels. 🤷🏻‍♀️<br/>I met some other coeliacs at afternoon tea and they confirmed my experience to date.<br/><br/>I chose wine in the afternoon to find the lustre again. <br/><br/>But also, a day like this - spent sitting on a deck chair, on an actual real deck, watching the water - is better than a day like this anywhere else!<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/454/083/921/350/106/original/0f9400f3f808561b.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-23T12:47:09Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0mnwjwwqrtr0dtvjmd75445htxdp633u7pnx6y6uadjg549pm3rqzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232x3tz0r In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstk8y7plcla5svzke4sh97ncky7k0fp4zgm3qwcwds4y3ur87u5lguvqezz'>nevent1q…qezz</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>the experiences and staff are wonderful. <br/>The food is a bit hit and miss (but only because of my additional dietary constraints).<br/><br/>The only thing I&#39;d change, really, is some of the other passengers! 2026-04-23T06:04:43Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszx8pn3zdd70g9t6cg790gfgcw62u6f7mktxlh2u54u2e8qdfexrszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232uyxfcm In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsd8wvvqc4aj3qtg36kpwcc85tkunkzwnycu5whf5sjc02mkgt87dcses36c'>nevent1q…s36c</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I started the day by going to the gym. Look at me! It&#39;s interesting walking/running while facing the ocean and being gently thrown from side to side. <br/><br/>The morning consisted of food and more food. Breakfast was what you&#39;d expect from a large hotel&#39;s all you can eat buffet.<br/>Back to the buffet for lunch and a variety of Indian curries, more excellent hot chips, and special (gf) cheesecake for dessert. <br/><br/>I spent the early afternoon in the lobby, listening to live country music and sipping some wine from my travel coffee mug. <br/><br/>I got my steps up in the afternoon walking around the ship, and found a &#39;secret&#39; section with sun loungers in just the right amount of shade. <br/><br/>Then some more music (Fleetwood Mac cover band) before dinner. Elegant night - finally a use for the fancy op shop clothes I&#39;ve been collecting! Also our first towel animal. 🐘 <br/><br/>I finished the evening in the theatre with a music tribute to Showtunes of NYC.<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/448/443/633/052/367/original/0d4914ef15f880e4.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/448/447/085/894/978/original/1f070e8c99730876.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/448/453/719/477/406/original/22a20c20f65e8cb4.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-22T12:56:00Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsps0jqhd2ujh9cvdh9upd94ug8q0h3ucz0ckq5awz0fqzw35g264czyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg23295frs6 Scene: on a cruise, (demographic over 60) listening to live country music.<br/><br/>Artist: &#34;Has anyone heard of Willie Nelson&#34;<br/><br/>🤣 2026-04-22T04:20:35Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsd8wvvqc4aj3qtg36kpwcc85tkunkzwnycu5whf5sjc02mkgt87dczyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232rvfvrj No signs of sea sickness. Loving the gentle sway.<br/><br/>Boarded around 1:30pm. Did the mandatory muster and then found our cabin. My bags had arrived, but my friend&#39;s hadn&#39;t, so I unpacked while she rested. <br/><br/>Then we went for a late lunch - gf chips!!!<br/>A rest after lunch then explored the shop top to bottom. <br/>A late dinner and now I&#39;m sitting in the piano bar having a drink and humming along.<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/442/401/253/519/769/original/b536c8758fb82a8c.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/442/401/274/839/274/original/276686ff54d360e4.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-21T11:16:48Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqd33hw3725fvaj3k69e90yaypr6jev5ya5annzlzsrrnannglucczyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg2328n2a42 🚢 day.<br/><br/>The cats went to the cattery yesterday. It is so weird at home without them. 2026-04-20T21:55:01Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgw2fqkfp2ttqdfcfvu38yykzxdrygy6uzht6x73ksfg0c0g2hjsgzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232vzc8fh In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2698fyy0yh0k7mlhv62h6tkf8k8ed2egs5t890spg2lntrt0cwtcxncpyq'>nevent1q…cpyq</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Proof of life!<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/418/440/984/755/133/original/7d94a1e5cff36fcd.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-04-17T05:41:29Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2698fyy0yh0k7mlhv62h6tkf8k8ed2egs5t890spg2lntrt0cwtczyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg23208puer In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfefv44st20fa4tg87x7rg7qw93xruawwga5zvc2qa9w0tkarf57gqxf9t7'>nevent1q…f9t7</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Survival of the determined!<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/418/433/435/331/394/original/2e8951e59457c653.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-04-17T05:40:09Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfefv44st20fa4tg87x7rg7qw93xruawwga5zvc2qa9w0tkarf57gzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232vrsm50 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8mt266xmyn5jdsgpnuer0h4shhufp889v965lawhlhnskwke0g7s4muzf0'>nevent1q…uzf0</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>She got out of the laundry and into the hallway. <br/><br/>Plan? There was no plan. She&#39;s a cat!<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/418/428/201/334/743/original/6dac92a077de77db.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-04-17T05:38:23Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8mt266xmyn5jdsgpnuer0h4shhufp889v965lawhlhnskwke0g7szyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232phlujx #MissyMouse had an adventure today while I was out. <br/><br/>Real life (Missy) Mouse trap.<br/>#FediCats<br/><br/>How it started.<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/418/416/358/277/954/original/905318a26ced606c.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-04-17T05:36:57Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgm47mxmy0qfck3gzy7awsu3akf94z94qztsf2kd4gnslp0ndm7qszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232uvthsp In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2aw23t036ungzlgw8syepvp6975htghjaq6zepuejp7ckjeglugqnf3hdd'>nevent1q…3hdd</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>the cats heard the bang and ran to investigate; stepped into a surprise lake and retreated post haste.<br/><br/>They were just coming back to investigate cautiously when the toast popped. I didn&#39;t see either of them for quite some time after that. 2026-04-09T04:15:41Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsyjhe2fhnrrjsl4a037dadqt3xff09r6tjagu4sm4uqrmgaewcjggzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232srlfx9 Who has 2 thumbs and just tipped 4 litres of water over the kitchen floor? <br/><br/>Despite the 2 thumbs I couldn&#39;t coordinate holding the 4l and opening the fridge door.<br/>🤦🏻‍♀️<br/><br/>Who has 2 thumbs and a clean kitchen floor? 2026-04-09T03:17:46Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsyhnax2jfexnntf8dy0v86mrnauwapw8qz3k693thgpxf644v79kgzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232a2u257 New fridge who dis?<br/><br/>My fridge finally died. My freezer has been maintaining fridge level temperatures...<br/><br/>New fridge arrived today. So clean and pretty!<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/345/807/492/442/241/original/c2f190a283897b51.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-04T09:49:47Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqx9662js74e9xy7qpcu4zau8pzvf0lngkl80eu65pg0626wrumxgzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232quvn0n Today would have been my 🤠 61st birthday. It&#39;s 7.5 months since he departed this place. <br/><br/>I held a memorial lunch for him on the weekend. It was nice. Mostly extended family (unfortunately mine couldn&#39;t make it due to distance and health), but it was primarily for his friends from his scouting years (20 years a scout master).<br/><br/>The difficult brother who has excluded me and gaslit me for the last 7 months even made a point of thanking me for organizing it. Twice!<br/><br/>Today I am spending the day quietly, reflecting on the gifts he gave me -<br/>certainty in his total acceptance of me, in his curiosity and joy in everything about me, and certainty in our commitment to grow together, to experience life together, and to face everything in our future together.<br/><br/>He *saw* me and he loved what he saw. <br/><br/>There is no greater gift. 💜🤠😿 2026-03-31T01:41:01Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsyw0mp976t40s9ruf67699d02vmdfjzfe0nr8krfspe2lsr0ccfqszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg2326g0h82 I knew that #MissyMouse had found a new place to snooze/hide. I thought it was on the back deck, because she appeared there when I called her, but the back deck is pretty open, so I had no clue. <br/><br/>I just watched her jump up onto the open shelves, and I thought, oh, she&#39;s snuggled in the depths, maybe if I turn one of the cat carriers around she&#39;ll like that. <br/><br/>Folks. One was already turned around. This was where she&#39;d been all along. <br/><br/>#CatsOfMastodon<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/265/187/906/711/142/original/757ea2771c8dc033.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-21T04:07:21Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8wenmnkm7gdme2ff7r86caf5kd2nk6dxvr8cahx0ghgefa89sfsszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232sckajw I&#39;ve got a &#39;walking track&#39; in my house; an open loop between hallway, dining room, kitchen, lounge room, (and back to hallway). A couple of years ago I was using this loop to get in my steps every day. Then I overdid it, damaged foot structure, and had to pause. <br/><br/>Now that I&#39;ve discovered running, I had a thought last night that I could use my &#39;walking track&#39; to run. Run 5-6 loops in a minute, then walk 5-6 loops in 2 minutes. It worked well, although seems inherently dangerous, what with having to slow down for corners and dodge cats darting across the track. Anyway, it was an effective way to spend the 15 minutes while my pizza was cooking.<br/><br/>I measured my track this morning - the loop is approximately 18m. I effectively raised my heart rate, but I&#39;m not sure how good the tight cornering is for my ankles. Maybe I should take some parkour lessons from Missy?<br/><br/>I suspect I&#39;ll be buying running shoes sooner than I thought and braving the heat outdoors. 🙀 2026-03-18T01:47:37Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsglx8mhmfkqcyll0xg6fu9zqwq3a9f8ygukg7czq65mmyuecswfwqzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232yqps9m In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9achhddag73hq8eaep5vtpn9gk3wm4ac8xw4arhx86wu2elynvhc8ljq6v'>nevent1q…jq6v</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I was having salmon and poached eggs with hollandaise sauce. <br/><br/>I think he liked the hollandaise. :/ 2026-03-14T00:50:57Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrv7pc8jyarqtcwfmycln3nedgtu98g472qp3lut9q06pft5x2fzgzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232nd0g8x I&#39;ve been telling people for ages that #PiTheBengal is so good, that he knows the rules about not getting on a table when there&#39;s food on it, that I can walk away from my breakfast and he&#39;ll stay on the floor. <br/><br/>It&#39;s all a lie! 2026-03-14T00:22:29Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrlvypskh8005c459qw6nu97h2av437lu4qudymmzhs0kqvu947jczyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232z2g6zc I finally caught #MissyMouse doing parkour off the hallway walls to change direction. Training for space? <br/><br/>#CatsOfMastodon<br/><br/>3 second video.<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/215/470/673/714/948/original/cd7e70fcdbad8726.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-03-12T09:25:19Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgdj9c3v40rt2c5paffja466m8gnctc8k3cvwkv2dp57fwm0a0anszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232y4v3jw #PiTheBengal must feel safe. Sound asleep and his head has fallen off the side. <br/><br/>#CatsOfMastodon<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/209/878/464/362/452/original/f074d53a576d1435.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-11T09:41:33Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszr6hfg8j6zledsnyxv30xfyvakakkt8vz9j448t4ur9mytefvv7qzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232xvyn7y Since my 🤠 died unexpectedly in August last year, I&#39;ve been adrift. I stopped working and spent the days trying to just maintain a baseline level of physical and mental health. <br/><br/>Since Xmas my MH (grief) had been spiraling - not dangerously, but it&#39;s been a life without joy and without a foreseeable future of joy.<br/><br/>My GP gave me a script for antidepressants back in September (I have a history of chronic depression), I finally got it filled and have started taking them.<br/><br/>Life is &#34;better&#34;, or maybe just different...<br/><br/>The existential grief that was all-consuming has faded. I just don&#39;t seem to think about it anymore - which seems to allow for more space for moments of joy to linger. It&#39;s really too early to know if this will be a positive for me, my emotions and emotional responses feel a bit dulled (which is a relief TBH).<br/><br/>So all I&#39;ll allow myself to accept currently, is that life is now different. There&#39;s less spontaneous crying. I almost miss it. 2026-03-09T07:33:19Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswn9a2jat6alxccct2nrgn629zn4q8l7z08r2ft2jj49rmz6dl9gczyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg2324kc7zw In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsphl8m9tq5l75m3czlt55hc26k3k3pllgvdf66skggdtx5f7kc60cal92w0'>nevent1q…92w0</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>very! 2026-03-08T23:58:47Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsylurl9cdfau5qvpkr5lgzs8px9rua4qahsj0k3g025c6jclpss7qzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232506r9s Extended family dinner (another story).<br/><br/>I picked my elderly mother up tonight and she immediately informed me that she&#39;d looked at the menu and already decided what she wanted. <br/><br/>She informed me, almost defiantly, that she wanted the pancakes. Not for dessert, for main.<br/><br/>I nodded, and said, sure. My only question was: 2 or 3 stack.<br/><br/>If I could have eaten that amount of carb &amp; sugar in one sitting I would have joined her.<br/><br/>Her siblings were horrified; her nieces, applauded; and her grand-nephews were wide-eyed envious. <br/><br/>My mother&#39;s a bit of a legend (at least in my eyes).<br/><br/>🥞 2026-03-08T12:46:27Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvcztu659xr4n5tjqqyl043fvr948m25vel08lc8escmu9u4dfnlgzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232pphmrg When you absolutely must touch your loved one but it&#39;s too hot to snuggle...<br/><br/>#CatsOfMastodon #PiTheBengal #MissyMouse<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/179/946/709/188/439/original/34de0b71862ebda5.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-06T02:49:25Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs97l0klchx40cpmaqd4l53dtgxl44n6hasw0l5mxdd5294t79zt6qzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232cypcur I did an art. And I hung an art! <br/><br/>#CollageArt<br/>#MemorialArt<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/175/246/452/476/238/original/de70b7f64a4daa9a.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/175/246/937/113/267/original/e223cfc0b1d877ac.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-05T07:00:04Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsdsnxmr7rmea96f0wvmry3ztwyhjt65gkwj596g5c3ke7uf6zwxtqzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232w7gn0w I stayed away overnight so that I didn&#39;t have a long drive this morning (see previous post).<br/><br/>I got home about 1pm, and Pi has not let me off the chair since then. <br/><br/>*My cousin was here overnight, so it&#39;s not like he didn&#39;t have someone with opposable thumbs providing admin services.<br/><br/>#CatsOfMastodon #PiTheBengal<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/174/501/906/408/179/original/671bd3bebd3fd2e1.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-05T03:45:54Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsq903z0jrlxm8ewws3x6qm3kz9x5spd6r307gke7edq0hdgfkxhtczyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232264zh6 🤠 work (a local council) arranged to plant a memorial tree in his memory. <br/><br/>I requested a burgundy coloured callistemon. They selected the callistemon wildfire - ideally suited to coastal areas and flowing through 3 seasons. <br/>I picked a location at Cotton Tree, overlooking the Maroochy River, next to a park bench located beside a bike path. They confirmed the location. <br/><br/>The planting was this morning. Many people from his work were there as well as all Qld based immediate family. <br/><br/>The tree had barely been planted before a bird was hanging off it, enjoying the nectar.<br/><br/>#bereavement #NativePlant #australia<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/174/476/599/420/357/original/8e802929f9776e50.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-05T03:41:17Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfp6sp8fagmvetzsd8z3r3ylp3edrj7j72zutzcwqjf85qce6y9pqzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232lnyq0m #bloodmoon #bne <br/>#eclipse<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/165/013/949/239/696/original/68161b6a23a57745.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-03T11:31:27Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsw3nr80c0xngmq25r0j7kc7pz6t5yv9k0lk2gmpkrxjdh07jnfs4czyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232gpj750 Cat alert! <br/><br/>Temporarily cat sitting while a friend has a rental inspection. She&#39;s declared 1 dog and 1 cat, but actually has two cats. <br/><br/>Meet Nero. A gorgeous, sweet, tiny (relatively speaking) Maine Coon.<br/><br/>My two are not thrilled, but coping ok. Nero would like to be friends though. <br/><br/>#CatsOfMastodon<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/162/271/558/684/799/original/81702c6e73afcaa1.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-02T23:53:55Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrct5rwmp49aglvq2q6r4qdekgmes88ws4udq9crce8c9yt6ly3jqzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg2322k7ayv In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsr4d6dpld493a4jf2d2exxw2detcxd4e7pul2g0r2pceg0uhpf9qg5akp5r'>nevent1q…kp5r</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I had a cat that would bring in random detritus from the yards around me. Anything plastic. Pegs, bottle caps. Etc. 2026-03-02T11:19:09Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvrhnr39usq87ezk7ngsv9c6x7rnc6wx086vc0pnkzyqflvegqz2szyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg2324s6xrr I just asked my robot vacuum if it was ok... It got stuck between some furniture - managed to get itself in, but not back out. <br/><br/>I&#39;m not sure whether this means: <br/><br/>A: We&#39;re safe from the robot overlords for now.<br/>B: They are sending us their rejects to lull us into a false sense of security. <br/>C: Regardless, my politeness will be remembered. 2026-03-01T04:08:00Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspkd27shxll6d2yzrzzqjwlkv20r3mx0978v7va972j8qwkdcwnpgzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232x34pv3 Knock me over with a feather. <br/><br/>Scene: two middle-class, highly religious ladies in their 80s having a coffee. (My Mum and her sister.)<br/><br/>Aunt says a childhood friend of her children is moving back to the area with his wife and child. Aunt feels compelled to add that the child was born female but now identifies as a male.<br/><br/>My mother, barely pausing for breath, asks, &#34;How old is he?&#34;<br/><br/>#ProudDaughter<br/><br/>🤠 Once mentioned to my parents that his youngest son was born into a female body, there was no reaction from them and I always wondered if they actually heard. <br/><br/>Turns out it wouldn&#39;t have mattered.<br/> 💜 2026-02-24T08:32:04Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsr8flu9qh9zvr4fp5hkw2sav886yczcl0q0ml7jz9qr66hr7cc6sszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232ds2c6t In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxhk2zqudvqcrpx5n9qpg8jmfzhchk4rz6lnfqr9f33qrhkn6dpqgyd7wuv'>nevent1q…7wuv</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>There&#39;s flowers!!!<br/><br/>Just a few short months ago, this was a tiny tube with a single stalk, honestly shocked it&#39;s alive! <br/><br/>#florespondence #nativePlantAustralia<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/106/275/052/227/096/original/441283e6da38511b.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/106/275/347/642/736/original/9609f667475ce073.jpg"> <br/> 2026-02-21T02:35:23Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqst066lvsdlqtypch425avkztdy84ljxhu6jx9y23xksncgkvgf29gzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232myl35g New word just dropped. <br/><br/>&#34;Procatinating&#34; - When a cat sits on you or your work to stop you from doing what you should be doing.<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/106/164/022/588/400/original/557f62c2ec4e2ce7.jpg"> <br/> 2026-02-21T02:06:04Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfhfrw6p38ycjc2thvpz78agjcwznyra9evdmatnawhdv83u8dh0qzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232ltl33g In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdt0guqaq4rha3kylxa0nmtpadya776qc824j29v4ea6gp2nzwsrg5us6j5'>nevent1q…s6j5</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>♥️💔 2026-02-19T11:20:07Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfjv95l8x2pp9r90ww5g0we85k65x4h9x8tzjhww3dsvdu8zdf02gzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232cjr0at It&#39;s a cupboard! She knows how these function, but the lack of opposable thumbs gets her 9 times out of 10.<br/><br/>#MissyMouse<br/>#CatsOfMastodon<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/085/528/202/951/551/original/b47e4a4f1398a4da.png"> <br/> 2026-02-17T10:39:20Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2j93s75y7euvekglg0823v69vz5pgz3dng8fq0t8lkvh7uf8h7zgzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232kz4dzk Box cat. <br/><br/>#MissyMouse #CatsOfMastodon<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/077/754/265/811/806/original/8a9f85854cc31ba4.jpg"> <br/> 2026-02-16T01:40:25Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs93dw6kx9yct5m09qrmmtm9nsg3dppnqp00z0tksfalveuj2f7sjszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232mh25hl #MissyMouse discovers breakfast bacon.<br/><br/>#PiTheBengal is confused how it all disappeared so quickly. <br/><br/>#CatsOfMastodon<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/071/499/453/927/970/original/cd5f2bf482eda3b6.jpg"> <br/> 2026-02-14T23:10:09Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0ardj0fhsxjpgyf3llfpcu0xy44tmrt7d5f9dlnctknuyu0kpvhszyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232s67asx Oh no. I&#39;ve found a cruise that goes from Tokyo to Hong Kong and then another one from Hong Kong to Brisbane.<br/><br/>Oh, and a Japan land/train tour that lines up nicely beforehand.<br/><br/>It&#39;s about 18 months away, so I think I can safely try out cruising first before I commit to *another* cruise. <br/><br/>I probably should book my Australian train trips for next year first as well. <br/><br/>Might give me time to see if anyone wants to do one of the sections with me to reduce the cost a bit... 2026-02-13T13:09:57Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgmkr6td93enhc0cssjw3hq68496kc37dtv43pra98lkc73s8ta4szyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232x9uz37 I came home today to a puddle of water in my kitchen. The puddle was in front of the fridge, below a skylight.<br/><br/>It&#39;s been raining, but there does not appear to be a leak from the skylight, and the cats were as perplexed as I was.<br/><br/>A month ago the freezer failed to keep ice in solid form, but regained this ability once I replaced the door seals. 🦭🦭<br/>I confirmed the internal temperature was stable and ice in the freezer remains in its solid form.<br/><br/>After cleaning up the water, I discovered water dripping from the tube taking water from the cold water fridge jug to the ice maker. I have removed the jug to confirm this hypothesis.<br/><br/>The automatic ice-making ability of the freezer is currently suspended. Manual ice-making functionality is retained (but no ice trays). Fortunately I do own a rapid ice maker - so I still live in a house with ice.<br/><br/>The fridge is &gt; 10 years old. 2 minor failures within a month. Time to save up anticipating catastrophic failure in the next 6 months. 2026-02-13T08:31:40Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2vwx6ctqg7dx9eud8xet9jr3ax7mhhdpvszllwfmcl4l88a89z7qzyz3d6ry2tvptzyz4m5ek036yzfk22z8zhdlxclamegjlwycpyg232xdkf6a #catsOfMastodon<br/>#PiTheBengal #MissyMouse<br/><br/>One of these cats was just waiting for me to finish my ice cream, and one just wants pats (so many pats). Can you guess which is which?<br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/046/051/717/165/333/original/acc2826ee49c5a67.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://assets.bne.social/media_attachments/files/116/046/053/833/461/117/original/6605a768fb46674c.jpg"> <br/> 2026-02-10T11:20:43Z