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(another CP I am learning too much about, being me)
Went to Big Box bookstore to hang out in the cafe, like that was the whole point of why I went, but the cafe was closed--to sit in--I still bought a muffin and Actual Mom got cheesecake with Oreo. I bought two books of women's fiction I don't really need because I have hundreds of books already, but they are Liane Moriarty and Anna Quindlen so not even *that* shallow, though I like to look good to the black guy who waits on us in there for some reason(I finished "James" yesterday, if we really knew each other, I might try to talk to him about it, but probably not in line so I am That Kind Of White Chick.)
The womanhood home game is not as consoling as it used to be, but the books do look, well, maybe not *fun*, because one is explicitly about carrying on after someone dies, but they seem like decent ways to spend time.(I miss fun. Anyone else? I hardly knew it, but I thought I'd get a chance one day.)

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Posted by Briana Viser

https://cheezburger.com/42889221/injured-cat-gets-rescued-by-wholesome-hooman-who-already-owns-5-cats-her-boyfriend-voices-concern

We're all familiar with the stereotype of the crazy cat lady. She's unmarried, lives alone, may spend a little bit too much time alone, and she has way too many cats. How many is too many? In the story below, the protagonist's girlfriend has 6 cats. Yes, 6 cats. Too many? Let's unpack the story. The protagonist is a guy who's dating a 27-yearpold woman who already has 5 cats. She works as a waitress and doesn't have a ton of funds for cats. Her boyfriend is worried for several reasons. He doesn't like to see that her "rescuer" instinct is this drastic, as well as feeling like she's devoting a little too much of her time, attention, money, and sanity to the cats.

He even asks her if she cares more about her cats than she cares about him, and she says she chooses the cats. He wonders how far things will go after she adopts a 6th cat, and if she will eventually adopt much more.

https://cheezburger.com/42889221/injured-cat-gets-rescued-by-wholesome-hooman-who-already-owns-5-cats-her-boyfriend-voices-concern

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Posted by Ayala Sorotsky

https://cheezburger.com/42898693/25-pawsitive-posts-your-cat-would-publish-to-prove-his-purrfection

Oh, if cats had thumbs… they'd rule the world, no questions asked. Now, as fellow feline fanatics, you probably know that cats rule the world, but there are people who dispute this claim with a wave of a hand (weirdos). But if only cats had thumbs and were able to type posts all over the interwebs, all these other people would know of cats' greatness without us, feline fanatic fans, needing to explain to them that cats do, in fact, rule the world.

Cats' posts on Facebook would probably be of an exclusive cat pawrty that you're definitely not invited to. Cats' posts on X (or Twitter) would be status updates on the fullness level of their bowls, and how their human cat slaves are slacking off in their one job of catering to their every need. Cats' posts on Instagram would be the most fabulous feline photos you've ever seen, absolutely breathtaking and envy-inducing. Cats' posts on TikTok would be… well, cat videos, of course.

We gathered a sample of some cat posts they'd probably post, if only they had thumbs. And will. And the ability to type in English. But that's not a lot, right? It's just some simple steps cats need to take before completely dominating the entire world.

Is your inbox feline too professional? Add some cats falling off counters. Subscribe here!

https://cheezburger.com/42898693/25-pawsitive-posts-your-cat-would-publish-to-prove-his-purrfection

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https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/salida-fur-bearing-trout

The Salida Fur-Bearing Trout

Throughout history, legends of strange and wild mythical creatures have brought curious cryptozoologists to the western United States. While full specimens of larger and more dangerous cryptids like Sasquatch and the Chupacabra are exceptionally rare, there is one animal that seems to be commonly displayed in homes and businesses across the West: the fur-bearing trout.

Reports of fur-covered fish date back as far as 17th-century Iceland, but one of the earliest American sightings occurred along the Arkansas River in 1938. According to local lore, the frigid waters flowing down from the Colorado Rockies caused otherwise ordinary trout to evolve warm coats of fur. In the summer months, the fish would shed their hair, appearing indistinguishable from any other trout.

These tales originated with Wilbur Foshay, a con man freshly released from prison who somehow landed a position as manager of the Salida Chamber of Commerce. Tasked with drawing money and visitors to the small mountain town, Foshay convinced newspapers to print stories about the capture of several specimens. The “fur” looked suspiciously like rabbit or muskrat pelts wrapped around hairless trout, but the papers ran the stories anyway. Alongside tales of furry fish, Foshay promoted Salida with billboards of scantily clad women holding signs that read: “Follow the Hearts to Salida.” This latter tactic, while less imaginative, may have been more effective.

Whether due to global warming, overfishing, or simply the fact that fish aren’t mammals, the fur-bearing trout is now thought to be extinct. The oldest surviving specimen, allegedly caught (or fabricated) by Foshay himself, is displayed at the Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery in Salida, alongside several of the original newspaper clippings that helped put the furry fish - and the town - on the map.

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/salida-fur-bearing-trout

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I've left it a while since I did a crosspost for

rainbowfic, which was because I was doing a very long sequence divided up into five parts and wasn't sure what to do about it now it's complete - it's something like 28k altogether (this is what has been absorbing my whole writing time for four months, when I've had any). Anyway, I've decided I might as well crosspost all the parts at once and move on. People certainly aren't obliged to read any of it, let alone all of it.

Name: Calla Island
Word Count: 5053
Rating: PG
Summary: Viyony visits Calla Island, the ancestral seat of the Allin family.

Name: Dazzled
Word Count: 5364
Rating: PG
Summary: Viyony explores a sacred cave and gets considerably more than she bargained for.

Name: Assignations
Word Count: 8293
Rating: Teen
Warnings: Death, blood, injury.
Summary: Viyony arranges an assignation with Leion, but she's not the only one with plans for midnight.

Name: Storms
Word Count: 5326
Rating: PG
Warnings: Threat of drowning, sea-sickness.
Summary: Viyony's determined to get Leion off the island.

Name: Harbour
Word Count: 5079
Rating: Teen
Summary: Leion takes Viyony home.

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Ahoy there, adventure gamers!

monkeyisland is a community for the beloved classic game series Monkey Island, featuring the comedic swashbuckling adventures of the improbably-named Guybrush Threepwood, Mighty Pirate™. Anything about Monkey Island is fair game: your own fanworks (art, fic, videos, games, music, cosplay, memes/silliness, whatever), recs of others' fanworks, livestreams/let's-plays, discussions, news and articles, tips for messing about in the game resources or scripting, requests for hints, screenshots, all that good stuff. If Monkey Island is your ~~jam~~ ~~rum~~ rum and jam (it's an old pirate favorite, everybody knows that), then come on over and have a grog.

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These questions were originally suggested by

akarii.

1. What do you see when you are looking out of the window closest to you?

2. Who was the last person coming into your room?

3. What is the most predominant colour around you?

4. What is right behind you?

5. What is on today's calendar sheet?

Copy and paste to your own journal, then reply to this post with a link to your answers. If your journal is private or friends-only, you can post your full answers in the comments below.

If you'd like to suggest questions for a future Friday Five, then do so on DreamWidth or LiveJournal. Old sets that were used have been deleted, so we encourage you to suggest some more!

sholio

... as you do ...

( Spoilers for 5x12-5x16 )

dira

Yuletide letter coming soon!

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Wasn't planning on doing new Halloween necklaces but I have a couple in progress. This one is a bit on theme, night owl on the hunt.

Guess it's a bright moonlit night as a lot of the blues are lighter, but I alternated that with darker blue, and also greens and "branches" on the inside strand for a "coming from the trees" effect. Then I sprinkled in various stars and paired it with the twisted branch toggle.

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Shoot, posting late even though I knew what I was going to post.

What would your pup’s band name be?

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Posted by Blake Seidel

https://cheezburger.com/42884357/27-hissterical-cattos-in-meowtrageous-memes-mastering-the-fine-art-of-feline-foolishness

You know what this Thursday could use, feline fam? A little meowtrageousness. It's time to shake up the catnip bag and get us out of our usual workweek funk. We've been on the same meownotonous routine for weeks now of waking up, feeding our cats, going to work, coming home, feeding our cats, Netflix, sleeping, and doing it all over again and again. We just can't take it anymore. We need some fluffy energy, a little mayhem, and some feline foolishness to make us feel alive!

That's where we come in. There's no animal that keeps you guessing more than a cat. You just never know what they're going to do next. One second, they could be napping like peaceful little angels, and the next, they're climbing your curtains like possessed creatures from a horror movie. Since that might be a little too much mayhem, we'll settle for the next best thing - cat memes! They have all the funny flavor of our hissterical cats at home, but without any of the actual chaos. They're purre silliness, and nothing can turn your day around like a good dose of feline funnies. Even if you're having the worst day ever, they can make you smile, and purrhaps, even chuckle!

Your day is about to get a whole lot more moewtragous, and 100% more hissterical. Enjoy!

https://cheezburger.com/42884357/27-hissterical-cattos-in-meowtrageous-memes-mastering-the-fine-art-of-feline-foolishness

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https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/toby-s-clown-school-museum

Tucked away in the charming town of Lake Placid, Florida, Toby’s Clown School is a joyful oddity that takes the art of clowning very seriously, red noses and all.

Founded by a jolly jokester named Keith “Toby” Stokes back in 1993, this delightfully offbeat institution started with hospital visits and balloon animals, but it quickly grew into a full-fledged foundation that trains new clowns and spreads smiles, love, and laughter across Florida. And yes, you do get an “official” diploma for a graduating from the school. A degree from Toby’s may not get you a job at a fortune 500 company, but the heart behind the mission is priceless.

For the curious and the brave, Toby’s Clown School and Museum is open to the public and absolutely worth the detour. Inside, you'll find over 700 pieces of clown memorabilia—think vintage figurines, oversized shoes, autographed clown portraits, and enough painted grins to make your inner child do a double take. There is also a gift store offering clown-themed costume wear and décor for purchase.

It’s quirky, it’s heartwarming, and it’s one of the few places where you can earn a degree in ridiculousness.

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/toby-s-clown-school-museum

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https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/volunteer-park-water-tower

Outside view of the water tower

Built in 1906 by the city’s water department, this brick tower doubles as an observation deck offering one of Seattle’s most expansive panoramic views. Visitors willing to climb the narrow stairwell to the top are rewarded with a full 360-degree view from one of the city’s highest natural points.

Though the tower itself stands just 75 feet tall, its perch atop Capitol Hill means the observation deck reaches roughly the same elevation as the Space Needle’s, about 520 feet above sea level.

Inside, the space also serves as a small museum. Plaques along the interior walls trace the history of Volunteer Park and the legacy of the Olmsted Brothers, the famed landscape architects who helped shape Seattle’s park system.

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/volunteer-park-water-tower

nanslice

Hello, friends!

Job continues to go well. ( talk of money ) I'm now finally in my regular schedule. Last week going into this week was killer, because I was off Thursday and Sunday, and then went into huge work days on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. I need days off together! It's so important! But I'm off Thursday, Friday, and Sunday now, and I can't argue about that. My weekend is here! ;3;

I'm still learning how to be at home without being completely flopped (I've been useless lately) but I think I'm getting the hang of it. I've been playing a lot of Darkest Dungeon, which is such a cozy game to me. XD;

I failed out of Kinktober, which is a surprise to no one! XD I'm really no good with challenges like that. Somehow I manage to do exchanges, although I'm running later than I'd like on two right now. :\a I will make a new post for all the art I did manage, since this post is meant to be fully SFW.

Also! Selphie got her Halloween pictures taken! ♥ ♥ ♥

The best little hotdog. ♥

mdlbear

Today I am thankful for...

Thunderbird, emacs, pandoc, LaTeX, CSS, and a blanket to put over the yak I had to shave. (But Unicode does not appear to have a yak emoji, which makes me sad.)
Linux, and the way it processes updates when I want it to. Also its ability to perform even rather drastic updates without making me stop what I'm doing and deal with them. With a few exceptions. *Glares at Firefox.*
Grocery stores that deliver.
Fresh noodles. Also, butter, mushrooms and shallots.
The local swans.

Current Mood: grateful
Current Location: Schildhaven in Den Haag

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https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/scenic-ghost-town

Hardware Store

The town of Scenic was named for its picturesque setting.

In the 21st century, economic decline led local businesswoman Twila Merrill to acquire most of the town. In 2011, the 46-acre area was listed for sale at $799,000, including several buildings and a historic train depot.

That August, the property was purchased by the Philippine-based Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) church for nearly $800,000, though they did not disclose their reasons for the purchase.

By 2014, little development had occurred, but in 2015, an INC minister began leading services for a small local congregation.

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/scenic-ghost-town