@leakycoil.bsky.social
Recently bereaved cat mom. Worker bee. Nats fan. Liberal.
Congratulations to Toby! I ended up foster failing with my Lost Dog cat because I realized I would be devastated when someone adopted her.
Will you be getting another foster?
Will you be getting another foster?
January 21, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Congratulations to Toby! I ended up foster failing with my Lost Dog cat because I realized I would be devastated when someone adopted her.
Will you be getting another foster?
Will you be getting another foster?
I fell asleep on the couch for a couple of hours in a slightly different position than I normally do in bed and now my hip hurts. :(
December 12, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I fell asleep on the couch for a couple of hours in a slightly different position than I normally do in bed and now my hip hurts. :(
My foster girl was adopted this week!
..........by me.
I love her so much.
..........by me.
I love her so much.
November 24, 2025 at 1:48 AM
My foster girl was adopted this week!
..........by me.
I love her so much.
..........by me.
I love her so much.
Oh, this is such unhappy news. Fly free, Charlie Brown. The loss of a fur kid is a sadness that envelopes one's soul in a way unlike any other. My deepest condolences.
November 13, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Oh, this is such unhappy news. Fly free, Charlie Brown. The loss of a fur kid is a sadness that envelopes one's soul in a way unlike any other. My deepest condolences.
Right? There was a movement to deny the Eucharist to President Biden and members of Congress, just for being pro-choice.
But supporting mass deportations? Crickets.
But supporting mass deportations? Crickets.
November 13, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Right? There was a movement to deny the Eucharist to President Biden and members of Congress, just for being pro-choice.
But supporting mass deportations? Crickets.
But supporting mass deportations? Crickets.
1. Who were the 5 opposed to this, and 3 abstaining bishops?
2. Did the Holy Father read them the riot act, because this special message should have been issued months ago.
2. Did the Holy Father read them the riot act, because this special message should have been issued months ago.
November 13, 2025 at 7:50 AM
1. Who were the 5 opposed to this, and 3 abstaining bishops?
2. Did the Holy Father read them the riot act, because this special message should have been issued months ago.
2. Did the Holy Father read them the riot act, because this special message should have been issued months ago.
The polls don't close for another few hours, but I'm already feeling antsy. I need to know people are putting their money (votes) where their mouth is, and condemning this shit we've been subjected to since January. We protested; now we vote.
November 4, 2025 at 9:49 PM
The polls don't close for another few hours, but I'm already feeling antsy. I need to know people are putting their money (votes) where their mouth is, and condemning this shit we've been subjected to since January. We protested; now we vote.
My red hometown in deep red South Carolina had at least 2000 joyful, peaceful protestors today. I am so fucking proud of every one of them. Fight the good fight, friends!
October 18, 2025 at 10:38 PM
My red hometown in deep red South Carolina had at least 2000 joyful, peaceful protestors today. I am so fucking proud of every one of them. Fight the good fight, friends!
I have yet to be inspired to resubscribe to my hometown paper of record.
October 6, 2025 at 2:09 AM
I have yet to be inspired to resubscribe to my hometown paper of record.
I remember when Butterstick was born!
October 5, 2025 at 11:29 PM
I remember when Butterstick was born!
Parking is terrible, but the pie is so good! I usually walk from Ballston, which also helps for the "exercise deserves pie" rationale.
October 4, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Parking is terrible, but the pie is so good! I usually walk from Ballston, which also helps for the "exercise deserves pie" rationale.
After enjoying some unsanctioned cheddar cheese.
October 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
After enjoying some unsanctioned cheddar cheese.
That's fair. I would always put provisions for my pet in my will, but still, they will need someone to look out for them.
I find fostering hard because I very easily become invested, but it is a noble calling, giving animals a soft place to land before finding their families.
I find fostering hard because I very easily become invested, but it is a noble calling, giving animals a soft place to land before finding their families.
September 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
That's fair. I would always put provisions for my pet in my will, but still, they will need someone to look out for them.
I find fostering hard because I very easily become invested, but it is a noble calling, giving animals a soft place to land before finding their families.
I find fostering hard because I very easily become invested, but it is a noble calling, giving animals a soft place to land before finding their families.
On the other hand, this girl needs to be an only child and she has some food sensitivities. These things unfortunately make her harder to adopt out. Also, she is no longer a kitten. Sad, but that's how it goes. If she is still with me as a foster in the new year, she will likely be mine forever.
September 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
On the other hand, this girl needs to be an only child and she has some food sensitivities. These things unfortunately make her harder to adopt out. Also, she is no longer a kitten. Sad, but that's how it goes. If she is still with me as a foster in the new year, she will likely be mine forever.
It has crossed my mind, but I allowed myself to plan some bucket list travel before committing to another cat. I will be taking some pretty substantial trips over the next few months and wouldn't want to leave a cat at home alone, with just a sitter.
September 6, 2025 at 7:46 PM
It has crossed my mind, but I allowed myself to plan some bucket list travel before committing to another cat. I will be taking some pretty substantial trips over the next few months and wouldn't want to leave a cat at home alone, with just a sitter.
I have a Lost Dog foster cat that needs a home.....
I lost my soul cat last fall. He had several health issues, and I was easily spending $10k+ on him every year. He was in the middle of a $20k brain tumor treatment when he died. I had a second job in retail to help pay.
I lost my soul cat last fall. He had several health issues, and I was easily spending $10k+ on him every year. He was in the middle of a $20k brain tumor treatment when he died. I had a second job in retail to help pay.
September 6, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I have a Lost Dog foster cat that needs a home.....
I lost my soul cat last fall. He had several health issues, and I was easily spending $10k+ on him every year. He was in the middle of a $20k brain tumor treatment when he died. I had a second job in retail to help pay.
I lost my soul cat last fall. He had several health issues, and I was easily spending $10k+ on him every year. He was in the middle of a $20k brain tumor treatment when he died. I had a second job in retail to help pay.
Cat TV is on.
September 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Cat TV is on.
Since I spoke French, I was told during my Peace Corps interview process that I would likely be sent to West Africa. I wonder why that was. (RPCV, Guinea)
September 1, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Since I spoke French, I was told during my Peace Corps interview process that I would likely be sent to West Africa. I wonder why that was. (RPCV, Guinea)
Wait until they find out about the Jamaica-born candidate for VA Governor, named Winsome. Oh, hold on......
September 1, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Wait until they find out about the Jamaica-born candidate for VA Governor, named Winsome. Oh, hold on......
Uh oh. That's going to upset that subset of very conservative Catholics who live for the Latin Mass.
August 27, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Uh oh. That's going to upset that subset of very conservative Catholics who live for the Latin Mass.
I read that as DCA, as in National Airport and thought they would be expected to hop on the Blue Line.
August 12, 2025 at 3:33 AM
I read that as DCA, as in National Airport and thought they would be expected to hop on the Blue Line.
Pete Hegseth at Nats game tonight. Barf.
July 22, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Pete Hegseth at Nats game tonight. Barf.
A riveting story, in three acts.
July 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A riveting story, in three acts.
My little foster girl had to go to the vet last night. She has "fuzzy foreign material" in her stomach. Probably a big hairball. Hoping it will pass naturally with a little help and she can come home tomorrow.
What a start to a holiday weekend. Happy 4th everybody!
What a start to a holiday weekend. Happy 4th everybody!
July 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
My little foster girl had to go to the vet last night. She has "fuzzy foreign material" in her stomach. Probably a big hairball. Hoping it will pass naturally with a little help and she can come home tomorrow.
What a start to a holiday weekend. Happy 4th everybody!
What a start to a holiday weekend. Happy 4th everybody!