AWWWWWW
Also your kitty is very lucky too!!! Way to go Krypto! And what a pretty kitty he is.
Funny, I was just thinking about you and your kitty the other day, wondering how he was doing, so this is just splendid. Just splendid!!
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Canada flag red maple leaf on white background is rotated left 90 degrees so its point is touching a red curling stone
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My kitten. Image was taken with a pixel phone. AI - ish content warning. I used the Google Photos magic eraser to remove the handle/strap of the laser pointer I was dangling to get his attention and punched up the colors and contrast a little because he is back lit.
Krypto and the health problems of a rescued from the street kitten.
Krypto was found alone in the street at less than three months of age. The animal rescue pulled some infected baby teeth, gave him shots, neutered him, and got him set up to be adopted. When we meet we became friends immediately, and I got to take him home. This was just before Thanksgiving.
On new year's eve Krypto began to act listless and stopped eating. In the morning, I saw her was trying to use the litter box, but couldn't. So on new year's day, we were at an emergency vet hospital fearing a bowel obstruction. They did X-rays and blood work but found no obstruction or reason for him to be struggling to keep things moving. They offered to keep him overnight for a couple thousand dollars to monitor him. I took him home and to my regular vet first thing the next morning. An enema and some more X-rays and more blood tests and a couple of vaccinations later, he was limping a lot from the blood draw and from a very big poop from a little kitten.
The next day, Saturday, he was not just still walking funny from his procedures. He was dragging his back legs behind him and struggling to do kitten things. I took him to a different emergency vet. They kept him 12 hours to observe and do more testing and specific X-rays looking for spinal injuries or swelling. The vet decided it was almost certainly Feline Infectious Peritonitis.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...
He is now on the GS-441524 on an 84-day treatment protocol. He started improving very quickly. This is costing about $30 a day in the form of 1.5 pills. So far keeping this little guy alive has cost me $5,000+ with the various vet visits, tests and medicines. I have a bonus coming in the next month that will very much cover this treatment, though I did have other plans for the money.
It's worth it, though. I love him with the fire of 1,000 yellow suns. I think the universe put him in my path so I could rescue him. If someone else had adopted him, they may not have been able to afford it and they would have been forced to make a choice I am blessed to not have to make. I figure if the universe wanted me to save him, I had better do that. I've fought the universe and lost before and he's just a kitten who needs me.
Krypto's very is very experienced with treating FIP and is very pleased with his progress. He is still struggling with some of his walking. When he runs, sometimes his back legs get very tangled and he falls. He doesn't jump as high or be as coordinated and graceful as you would expect a kitten of his age and size. However, he has gained about three pounds in the last 6 weeks. Very fine and is in fine spirits and play,s and chases the laser, and tackles the other cat. He loves to be cuddled and be petted.
I am the luckiest man in the world.
Krypto was found alone in the street at less than three months of age. The animal rescue pulled some infected baby teeth, gave him shots, neutered him, and got him set up to be adopted. When we meet we became friends immediately, and I got to take him home. This was just before Thanksgiving.
On new year's eve Krypto began to act listless and stopped eating. In the morning, I saw her was trying to use the litter box, but couldn't. So on new year's day, we were at an emergency vet hospital fearing a bowel obstruction. They did X-rays and blood work but found no obstruction or reason for him to be struggling to keep things moving. They offered to keep him overnight for a couple thousand dollars to monitor him. I took him home and to my regular vet first thing the next morning. An enema and some more X-rays and more blood tests and a couple of vaccinations later, he was limping a lot from the blood draw and from a very big poop from a little kitten.
The next day, Saturday, he was not just still walking funny from his procedures. He was dragging his back legs behind him and struggling to do kitten things. I took him to a different emergency vet. They kept him 12 hours to observe and do more testing and specific X-rays looking for spinal injuries or swelling. The vet decided it was almost certainly Feline Infectious Peritonitis.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...
He is now on the GS-441524 on an 84-day treatment protocol. He started improving very quickly. This is costing about $30 a day in the form of 1.5 pills. So far keeping this little guy alive has cost me $5,000+ with the various vet visits, tests and medicines. I have a bonus coming in the next month that will very much cover this treatment, though I did have other plans for the money.
It's worth it, though. I love him with the fire of 1,000 yellow suns. I think the universe put him in my path so I could rescue him. If someone else had adopted him, they may not have been able to afford it and they would have been forced to make a choice I am blessed to not have to make. I figure if the universe wanted me to save him, I had better do that. I've fought the universe and lost before and he's just a kitten who needs me.
Krypto's very is very experienced with treating FIP and is very pleased with his progress. He is still struggling with some of his walking. When he runs, sometimes his back legs get very tangled and he falls. He doesn't jump as high or be as coordinated and graceful as you would expect a kitten of his age and size. However, he has gained about three pounds in the last 6 weeks. Very fine and is in fine spirits and play,s and chases the laser, and tackles the other cat. He loves to be cuddled and be petted.
I am the luckiest man in the world.
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an over-the-shoulder photograph of a man holding a mirror designed to make the viewer look like a cartoon clown so that the viewer can see his face in it
"We're all bozos on the bus!"
You’re gonna do great today, you’ve got this
A Lebowski Achiever... in some senses.
OMG i love this
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On August 31, 2023 I, with the help of some very lovely people, moved nearly everything I owned* into a storage unit in Bellwood, IL. On Fri I packed it all into a rental truck and drove it back to Boston.
We flew out Thur morning, rented a car at O'hare, drove to Elgin to grab some of my stuff from D&E. Lake county for more odds and ends at Sunbear's house. Then to the city for my speakers. Out to Oak Park so Andrea could see my old stomping grounds(and we could grab lunch at Mulata).
Emptied the rental into the storage unit. Spent the night down the street in Elmhurst where Andrea got her first ever butter burger and frozen custard courtesy of Culver's. It was DIVINE.
On Fri morning we swapped the car for a box truck and 2 hours later it was loaded and we were out. A quick stop in Homewood to visit an ailing friend and we were on the road by 4:00. Made it east of Cleveland by 11:00. Left Cleveland 7:30am and were back in Waltham by 5:30.
So that's all that sorted.
Once I wade through everything and get organised(and rehearse a bit) I'm going to fire up a live stream and play some music...
It's been waaaaaay to long since I've been behind the decks proper. I am very much looking forward to that.
Stay tuned.
*While my Sonus Fabers are clearly visible in the center of the frame they did not spend 2 & 1/2 years in an outdoor storage unit. They have been tucked into a closet at my brother's for the duration. They were gently previewed last night and as soon as our neighbor leaves for her business trip we will show Andrea what they are really capable of.
We flew out Thur morning, rented a car at O'hare, drove to Elgin to grab some of my stuff from D&E. Lake county for more odds and ends at Sunbear's house. Then to the city for my speakers. Out to Oak Park so Andrea could see my old stomping grounds(and we could grab lunch at Mulata).
Emptied the rental into the storage unit. Spent the night down the street in Elmhurst where Andrea got her first ever butter burger and frozen custard courtesy of Culver's. It was DIVINE.
On Fri morning we swapped the car for a box truck and 2 hours later it was loaded and we were out. A quick stop in Homewood to visit an ailing friend and we were on the road by 4:00. Made it east of Cleveland by 11:00. Left Cleveland 7:30am and were back in Waltham by 5:30.
So that's all that sorted.
Once I wade through everything and get organised(and rehearse a bit) I'm going to fire up a live stream and play some music...
It's been waaaaaay to long since I've been behind the decks proper. I am very much looking forward to that.
Stay tuned.
*While my Sonus Fabers are clearly visible in the center of the frame they did not spend 2 & 1/2 years in an outdoor storage unit. They have been tucked into a closet at my brother's for the duration. They were gently previewed last night and as soon as our neighbor leaves for her business trip we will show Andrea what they are really capable of.
A well-timed Culver's visit can be a joy
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Everyday I’m burrowin’
Oh great story from the photographer
https://www.wyomingnews.com/features...
https://www.wyomingnews.com/features...
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Graphic illustration of a moment from a video in which everything in the background has been erased so it's only yellow. The illustration is a teenage kid drawn in all black, wearing glasses and a backpack, and has pulled back his fist in order to punch. The word "Okay" appears below him.
from this video, which if you haven't seen yet is AMAZING and brown hoodie kid is my new hero: https://bsky.app/profile...
source: https://bsky.app/profile...
source: https://bsky.app/profile...
👏👏👏
scrolling down below that clip is a longer version and I'm surprised more didn't snot the little shit.
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related- https://mltshp.com/p/1RKFR
The only thing left is my brother's work bench which he will be picking up before the end of the month.
The only thing left is my brother's work bench which he will be picking up before the end of the month.
Wow!
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Paging @wjcstp
@bencmeissner That’s great, I don’t know most of those bands but the Roe Family Singers are local to Mpls. Our band was just saying yesterday we should find some other bands to put out a split single or EP as a fundraiser.
nice! added to my list to buy soon
@wjcstp Yeah Roe Family Singers were the only one I recognized, too, and was the song shared with my neighborhood. The Bandcamp page says New Orleans for FCK ICE.
I think a local collection with fundraising for local aid would still be amazing. I'd be happy to spread the word if you're involved in one. Was happy to see you all wrote a protest song (and sorry I bailed without saying goodbye, I was nearing my bedtime :P)
I think a local collection with fundraising for local aid would still be amazing. I'd be happy to spread the word if you're involved in one. Was happy to see you all wrote a protest song (and sorry I bailed without saying goodbye, I was nearing my bedtime :P)
@bencmeissner No worries, it was good to catch up before the show, cool to hear about the singing groups you’ve been with
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Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, center, winner of an alpine ski, men's giant slalom race, jumps in celebration on the podium flanked by second placed Switzerland's Marco Odermatt, left, and third placed Switzerland's Loic Meillard, at the 2026
Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, center, winner of an alpine ski, men's giant slalom race, jumps in celebration on the podium flanked by second placed Switzerland's Marco Odermatt, left, and third placed Switzerland's Loic Meillard, at the 2026
https://bsky.app/profile...
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Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, gold medalist of men's giant slalom race.
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Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, gold medalist of men's giant slalom race.
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I hate every wave of the ocean.
-Charles Darwin to W. D. Fox 15 Feb 1836
Oh my God how I do hate species & varieties.
-Charles Darwin to J. D. Hooker, 11 Mar 1858
I am very tired, very stomachy & hate nearly the whole world.
-Charles Darwin to Thomas Huxley, 10 Sep 1860
I am very poorly today & very stupid & hate everybody & everything.
-Charles Darwin to Charles Lyell, 1 Oct 1861
I hate myself, I hate clover, and I hate bees.
-Charles Darwin to John Lubbock, 3 Sep 1862
I am languid & bedeviled & hate writing & hate everybody.
-Charles Darwin to J. D. Hooker 23 Jun 1863
-Charles Darwin to W. D. Fox 15 Feb 1836
Oh my God how I do hate species & varieties.
-Charles Darwin to J. D. Hooker, 11 Mar 1858
I am very tired, very stomachy & hate nearly the whole world.
-Charles Darwin to Thomas Huxley, 10 Sep 1860
I am very poorly today & very stupid & hate everybody & everything.
-Charles Darwin to Charles Lyell, 1 Oct 1861
I hate myself, I hate clover, and I hate bees.
-Charles Darwin to John Lubbock, 3 Sep 1862
I am languid & bedeviled & hate writing & hate everybody.
-Charles Darwin to J. D. Hooker 23 Jun 1863
source: https://tech.lgbt/@Natasha...
omg so same
Fckin bees 😡
Finally! I can say "I'm just like Charles Darwin!" and mean it!
“I am very poorly today & very stupid & hate everybody & everything” is my new auto reply.
For those interested, all of Darwin's correspondence has digitized and placed online for perusing: https://www.darwinproject.ac.uk/full-edi...
@bencmeissner for over a decade I kept a framed photo of Darwin on my work desk with that quote at the bottom
@bencmeissner for over a decade I kept a framed photo of Darwin on my work desk with that quote at the bottom
The 1836 quote would've been written while he was still on the Beagle. He was a martyr to seasickness, despite the years he spent at sea
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Michaelangelo's Creation of Adam reimagined into a meme goofing on the Canadian Olympic curling team
Found on reddit..source maybe @stevesongs..maybe not.
"no touching the stone. touch the handle only"
paging @williwaw
Oof well done
@tweedlydo I AM DELIGHT
This whole thing has been such a fun little treat in these awful times.
This whole thing has been such a fun little treat in these awful times.
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Photo of a hamster with it's paws on a car steering wheel. The text reads "Oops that was illegal but it's fine".
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1960 Dutch edition of The Hobbit. Bilbo's just a lil fella, one of the team!
No pants, no belt, no beard!
Not like us.
Not like us.
Greatest cover of all time
his hands are little, his features are small, you know, a little guy!
We had this in our bookcase. (Never read it.)
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A man's cap with turned up cuff, of off-white linen embroidered in a pattern of rainbows arching over clouds with rain falling, with snails and caterpillars interspersed. In blue, green, yellow, red and pink silks and silver metallic yarns.
tumblr tag: "my heart goes out to this late 16th century guy born too soon for Lisa Frank"
also as an aside did anybody see that documentary on Lisa Frank? that was *wild*
source: https://www.si.edu/object...
also as an aside did anybody see that documentary on Lisa Frank? that was *wild*
source: https://www.si.edu/object...
i want one
Would
Have seen docu. Can recommend, tho had to wear dark glasses for a few days
The snails'll come out, tomorrow. Betcher bottom dollar that tomorrow there'll be snails.
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cobblestone on the street in Brussels with the golden inscription “I USED TO BE A MOUNTAIN.”
Whatever. I used to be a star.
@BennyTheIcepick ++
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Abstract op art screenprint showing wavy black lines
Untitled [Fragment 2/10], 1965
I got to see this a couple of years ago, it's a screenprint on perspex ans is incredibly satisfying.
I got to see this a couple of years ago, it's a screenprint on perspex ans is incredibly satisfying.
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"This is not a place of honor" picked out in little cartoon characters. For instance, the A is a surfer due in shorts, the I is green and nerdy with a bowtie and the N is some kind of yellow and red snake.
Disk 1, Alphabet 72 from ClickArt 200,000 — https://archive.org/details... — is truly a terrible thing. 90s clip-art, eh?
via https://bsky.app/profile...
via https://bsky.app/profile...
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A man in gray pinstripe suit and a woman in long black dress kiss with their arms raised and swords crosses in a fencing pose
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Middle aged lady and guy smiling in a hotel lobby coffee shop
Continuing my tradition of posting selfies with my friend Jon when he comes through.
that explains why he's not answering the door
Always delightful
@jive_t hahaha
@wjcstp truly!
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Giant Marlboro cigarette lamp in a modern interior
Philip Morris's reception area.
Those Marlboro Miles finally paid off.
"Got a light?"
I LIKE BIG BUTTS AND I CANNOT LIE
Title +++
It's a major award!
@MackReed Genuine lol!
One day when I was young, I went with my father and some relative to visit a used car lot a long way away from our house. This was the early 80s sometime and the lot was decorated with long streamers of multi-color flags. On one corner, the streamers were tied on just some light pole. But on the other, it was a giant pen. Fifteen feet tall, made of unpainted and rusted iron, it had a four foot wide circular base and was some kind of fancy pen that had obviously been welded up as an advertisement at some time in the past.
I decided then when I got rich, I would collect very large art versions of things and have a special museum built for them. I am still not rich, so you can't visit my museum yet.
I decided then when I got rich, I would collect very large art versions of things and have a special museum built for them. I am still not rich, so you can't visit my museum yet.
Representing about 5 years' income in Australia
@joffaboy "Pack a Marlboro reds, please."
"Yes, I have spoken to the bank."
"Yes, I have spoken to the bank."
True story. At a bar in NOLA in '96 or '97 (Lakeview/Mid-City, not touristy). Midnight-ish. Warm enough to be milling outside. And then the Marlboro van pulled up. Out jumped women in outfits similar to Hooters staff. Handing out free cigarette packs and other swag (I got a CD of background sounds and ambient music from old Marlboro ads, my wife got smokes). The memory is hazy, but I'm pretty sure one of them was carrying one of these lamps to give away too. In decades of telling this story, I have never met anyone who has even heard that there was a marketing campaign like that. But it wasn't a dream ... I still have the CD.
My wife thinks what I'm remembering was a big inflatable cigarette, and not a lamp.
@BooBounder The world needs a lossless rip of that Marlboro CD. I'm not seeing anything by your description on Discogs.
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A strange and disturbing figure, rendered entirely in dark, dull, monochromatic blue-green against a pale tan background. The figure is lurching forward, the way a zombie would, arms hanging down. One arm is longer than the other. Its legs are oddly thin compared to its upper body. It is wearing a suit coat and tie, but the left arm of the coat is short, like a short-sleeved shirt, and the left side of the coat is higher than the right. Also pinned to the left breast of the coat is what looks like an ID card, although whatever is printed on it is not visible. The figure wears mismatched boots, one of which is open, and appears generally dysfunctional. Where its head would be is a shapeless black smudge; a void that looks like a large ink blot. At the center of the void is a small orange icon of a gas pump—the icon a car displays when it is close to running out of fuel. The painting is signed "Chris Silverman".
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looks like someone is planning their holiday. better make sure they've got plenty of lube.
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It is in fact New Constructivism
The Police Center Operative Headquarters in Belgrade. (1979)
Architect: Spasoje Krunic
Specs and more info here https://www.archdaily.com/927724...
The Police Center Operative Headquarters in Belgrade. (1979)
Architect: Spasoje Krunic
Specs and more info here https://www.archdaily.com/927724...
Pulling for ya, little Krypto! Get well soon!