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The Garden Hermit

The Garden Hermit

@gardenhermit.bsky.social

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Collector of obscure and useless information, teacher, gardener, single, childless cat lady, crocheter (aka hooker.) Working on restoring the environment on my little piece of the planet and helping refugees and immigrants.

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The Garden Hermit @gardenhermit.bsky.social · 4d

Gladys the Banana Slug exploring thyme and space.
#BananaSlug #Mollusc #Gastropod

A large yellow slug with black spots on a lush green patch of thyme plants.

The Garden Hermit @gardenhermit.bsky.social · 8d

Gō Mifune, aka Speed Racer 😄

The Garden Hermit @gardenhermit.bsky.social · 8d

See a tuxedo, post a tuxedo.
Sylvie and Bruno, sibling rivalry over the lap.

Two black cats are facing each other on a crocheted blanket with yellow, orange, and white stripes. The cat on the left has a white chest and paws and is standing with its head lowered, while the cat on the right is lying down and looking up. In the background, there’s a woven basket and a white automatic litter box on a wooden floor.

The Garden Hermit @gardenhermit.bsky.social · 11d

Flame skimmer #Dragonfly #Insects

An orange red dragonfly resting on two orange and yellow autumn leaves on a gray composite board.

The Garden Hermit @gardenhermit.bsky.social · 17d

Without downloading anything, where are you mentally right now?

A view of Mount Tahoma (Mount Rainier) rising in the background behind the Port of Seattle. In the foreground, large white container cranes stand over stacks of colorful shipping containers along the waterfront, with the choppy blue waters of Elliott Bay in front. The snow-covered mountain dominates the skyline under a clear blue sky.

The Garden Hermit @gardenhermit.bsky.social · 17d

Boop!

The Garden Hermit @gardenhermit.bsky.social · 17d

Thanks! ❤️

The Garden Hermit @gardenhermit.bsky.social · 17d

Is this level of cuteness even legal? #CatsOfBluesky #TuxedoCats #Crochet

A black and white cat is curled up on her back and sleeping on a gray crash pillow against a crocheted pillow in shades of purple with one claw holding a colorful crocheted blanket in white, yellow, and orange tones.

The Garden Hermit @gardenhermit.bsky.social · 19d

Mount Tahoma (Rainier) is wearing a lenticular cloud cap today. #Tahoma #Rainier #PNW #WSF #LenticularCloud #Clouds

A snow clad mountain looms behind forested headlands and gray, choppy waters. White clouds stretch across the blue sky and a small, oval cloud caps the mountain.

The Garden Hermit @gardenhermit.bsky.social · 20d

Sunny day on The Mountain. #Tahoma #Rainier #Volcano #PNW #WSF #Commute #Landscape #Sailing

A sailboat glides across dark blue waters of Puget Sound under a clear sky, with Mount Tahoma (Mount Rainier) rising majestically in the background. The snow-covered peak dominates the scene, framed by a layer of clouds and forested hills in the foreground.

The Garden Hermit @gardenhermit.bsky.social · 23d

Pooka asks, "Is the pumpkin licking or vomiting candy?"
#DogsOfBluesky #Halloween #Dogs #BullyBreeds

A curious dog stares intently at a plush Halloween toy shaped like a jack-o’-lantern with a pink felt “tongue” decorated with candy designs. A hand holds the toy near the dog’s face, and a cozy living room with shelves and a blue couch is visible in the background.

The Garden Hermit @gardenhermit.bsky.social · 23d

Maybe I can hitch a lift.
#FortuneCookies #Fortunes

A fortune from a cookie resing on a restaurant menu that says "An alien of some sort we be appearing to you shortly."

The Garden Hermit @gardenhermit.bsky.social · 24d

Pooka sitting pretty. 😂
#DogsOfBluesky #BullyBreeds #Dogs

A tan and white dog with a black collar sits upright on a wooden chair in a cozy, cluttered kitchen. Behind the dog are shelves filled with dishes, bowls, and assorted household items. A wooden table with a patterned tablecloth and papers sits nearby on a multicolored tile floor in shades of green, yellow, and gray. The scene feels warm and lived-in, with natural light coming from a door with a lace curtain.

The Garden Hermit @gardenhermit.bsky.social · 25d

Misty Mountain
#MountTahoma #MountRainier #PNW #WSF #PugetSound

A distant view of Mount Tahoma (Mount Rainier) partly veiled by mist and clouds, with its snow-covered slopes faintly visible. In the foreground, Puget Sound stretches across the scene, bordered by a dark, tree-lined shoreline with scattered houses. The overall atmosphere is cool and hazy.

The Garden Hermit @gardenhermit.bsky.social · 27d

Hazy day on The Mountain. #Tahoma #Rainier #Volcano #PNW #WSF #Commute #Landscape

A hazy, distant view of a large snow-capped mountain rises behind a tree-covered shoreline. In the foreground, calm blue water stretches across the scene, with a small motorboat moving across it and leaving a white wake behind. The sky is clear and pale blue.

The Garden Hermit @gardenhermit.bsky.social · 28d

An unusual day. Mount Kulshan (Baker) visible when Mount Tahoma (Rainier) is not.
#Rainier #Landscape #Volcano #PNW #PugetSound #WSF

A distant snow-covered mountain rises above layers of blue hills and a tree-lined shoreline. In the foreground, the dark blue waters of Puget Sound stretch across the scene. A large ship sails near the right side of the image, and a small white vessel floats nearby. The sky is clear and pale blue, creating a serene backdrop for the mountain.

The Garden Hermit @gardenhermit.bsky.social · Oct 4

Bruno and Sylvie are conspiring to keep me recumbent. I'm exhausted from my first week of classes. It's heavy lifting the first week or so.
#TuxedoCats #Teaching

Extreme closeup of a tuxedo cat with a mostly black face and white chest and whiskers.

Extreme closeup of a tuxedo cat with a white blaze, whiskers, and chest.

The Garden Hermit @gardenhermit.bsky.social · Oct 4

Time to pick apples.

Two red apples on tge tree half hidden in leaves.

The Garden Hermit @gardenhermit.bsky.social · Oct 1

My pleasure! Mount Baker is Mount Kulshan.

The Garden Hermit @gardenhermit.bsky.social · Oct 1

I love my commute. 🙂

The Garden Hermit @gardenhermit.bsky.social · Sep 30

I have the best commute. 🙂

The Garden Hermit @gardenhermit.bsky.social · Sep 30

Mount Tahoma (Rainier) being dramatic on my first crossing for the fall term.
#MountTahoma #MountRainier #WSF #PugetSound #PNW #Landscape #Commute

A view of Mount Tahoma (Mount Rainier) from a ferry on Puget Sound. The snow-covered peak rises dramatically, partially shrouded in swirling clouds and layered with patches of ice and rock. Below the mountain, forested hills and small communities line the shoreline, while the gray waters of the Sound stretch across the foreground under a moody, overcast sky.

The Garden Hermit @gardenhermit.bsky.social · Sep 28

No, a cushion cover.

The Garden Hermit @gardenhermit.bsky.social · Sep 28

Bruno supports my hobby.
#TuxedoCats #Crochet #CatsOfBluesky

A black-and-white cat is curled up asleep on a person’s lap, partly covered by a crochet project in shades of purple. The person is wearing gray pants and cozy socks, sitting with legs stretched out. A ball of purple yarn rests nearby. A colorful striped rug and other soft textiles are visible in the background.

The Garden Hermit @gardenhermit.bsky.social · Sep 28

Bruno the contortionist

A tuxedo cat lying on his back with his upper half twisted back against his stomach in a seemingly impossible pose.