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TLFlenner

@tlflenner.bsky.social

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mom of 2, mimi of 10, auntie of many, cat mom, dog grandma & auntie, retired cardiac kid helper, freelance nerd, mitch rapp fan, sports junkie, antique restorer & collector, she/her #knowjusticeknowpeace

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TLFlenner @tlflenner.bsky.social · 15h

In seven days I'll finally be on my way to Dartmouth to have my aortic valve replaced. Open heart's a daunting surgery, but I'm ready. Recovery will be long, and painful. But I'm ready. #bringiton #aorticstenosis #cardiology #dartmouth #openheart #SAVR

TLFlenner @tlflenner.bsky.social · 3d

We have some stellar little shops here in Brattleboro, VT, USA. Come visit sometime!

TLFlenner @tlflenner.bsky.social · 3d

The same people who refused to mask up during a global pandemic are wearing masks to kidnap folks off the street. #NoKings #ICE #epstein #releasethefiles #covid

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Robin Kirby @robinmk.bsky.social · 5d

Indian corn 🌽

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Patrick Skinner @pmskinner.bsky.social · 5d

I’ve been lucky enough to help my country & neighbors since I was 17 years old. I’m 54 now.
I don’t like pledges of allegiance all that much.
But I love my country.
I don’t like flags all that much.
But I love my neighbors.

So tomorrow we will be at No Kings. For my country and for my neighbors

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TLFlenner @tlflenner.bsky.social · 5d

Judging our assembly skills on #NoKings day

#caturdayeveryday #cats #catsofbluesky #MaineCoon #petsofbluesky #caturday #ALTtext #blueskycats #NoKings

A photograph of two fluffy, long-haired Maine Coon cats resting on a polished hardwood floor. In the foreground, the larger cat, Frankie, is lying on a gray and white, short napped rug that meets the wood floor. Frankie has a distinct brown and black classic tabby pattern with prominent stripes on his body and legs. He is looking sharply toward the right, away from the camera. In the background, the lighter-colored cat, Sully, is lying directly on the hardwood floor, slightly out of focus. Sully has a smoky, silvery-gray long coat and a dark, bushy tail, and he appears to be glaring at the camera in judgment of your Caturday laziness.

TLFlenner @tlflenner.bsky.social · 6d

Being a handsome rascal is tiring. #FrankieFriday #cats #catsofbluesky #MaineCoonTabby #ALTtext

A luxuriously fluffy, long-haired cat named Frankie, displaying rich brown and black tabby patterns, is depicted in a deep, relaxed sleep. Frankie is lying on his back, fully sprawled out on a floor covered in small, white hexagonal mosaic tiles. His lighter-colored fur on his exposed belly is distinctly visible, contrasting with the darker tabby markings on his sides and limbs, emphasizing his comfort and contentment.

TLFlenner @tlflenner.bsky.social · 7d

#challengeaccepted

The image shows a square yellow and black warning sign mounted on a concrete pillar in a hospital parking garage.
The sign features a bold black and yellow graphic depicting a stylized person in a wheelchair on a steep, downward-sloping surface.
Below the graphic, in large, black, capital letters, are the words "SLOPE HAZARD."
The overall appearance is a safety sign warning of a dangerously steep decline.

TLFlenner @tlflenner.bsky.social · 10d

I dream of sending SASE's to my favorite gardeners, an exchange of seeds from my own sentimental garden. (Some of my irises, daylilies, and hostas are 4th generation; passed down from families in my hometown.)

I think of this every time I see your happy Tithonia 😊

TLFlenner @tlflenner.bsky.social · 11d

Mama likes when we play Hide & Seek - because who needs to mop when you have a purr-fectly effective cat-Swiffer? #ALTtext #caturday #MaineCoon #Vermont #catsofbluesky #cats #petsofbluesky #blueskycats #caturdayeveryday

A fluffy, long-haired part Maine Coon cat, Frankie, is lying under a dark curtain that is partially draped over it, creating a cozy hideaway under a clawfoot bathtub. The cat has a striking brown tabby coat with prominent stripes and is looking up at and slightly to the left with wide, expressive eyes at his mama. The floor beneath the cat is a white hexagonal tile pattern with greige colored grout.

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TLFlenner @tlflenner.bsky.social · 17d

Yep, the comments are exactly what I hoped for. Rarely disappointed when MC fans are involved 😍😄

TLFlenner @tlflenner.bsky.social · 17d

Gorgeous shot!

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Brian Wallach @bsw5020.bsky.social · 27d

What an unforgettable experience partnering with Alex Toussaint for this amazing event in support of @iamals.bsky.social! So much gratitude for the chance to be part of it.

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Patrick Skinner @pmskinner.bsky.social · 19d

Chief Justice Grumpy Face Blacky Whitey rules that we all matter or none of us do, and that all means all or it means nothing.

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TLFlenner @tlflenner.bsky.social · 18d

My new friend dropped off a gorgeous bouquet from her garden, and your garden immediately came to mind.

A colorful bouquet of Dahlias and other flowers sits in a clear glass vase on a dark, floating corner shelf. Above it, on another dark shelf, is a small framed picture and a trailing eucalyptus plant. A framed photograph hangs on the wall next to the shelves.

TLFlenner @tlflenner.bsky.social · 18d

Watching Dad rake leaves on #caturday. #ALTtext #caturdayeveryday #catsofbluesky #cats #MaineCoon #Vermont #allergies

Two long-haired cats sit on two different window sills, looking out the windows. Sully, a fluffy grey and white Maine Coon cat, is on the right, closer to the camera, presenting a view of its back and thick tail. Frankie, another cat, is visible further away on the left, also facing the window. The room is dimly lit, with bright light coming in from the windows above a Honeywell air cleaner on the floor.

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TLFlenner @tlflenner.bsky.social · 26d

Happy #Caturday ! It's time for Hallowe'en Havoc, a benefit softball tournament hosted by Papa's long time co-ed team. An extra special weekend because Sully's Mama is this year's humble recipient 😭❤️

PS: Mama FINALLY gets her new aortic valve on Oct 30th 😍🎉🥳

#ALTtext #catsofbluesky #mainecoon

The image is a selfie of Mama wearing a black cat costume.
She is seated in a car, wearing a seatbelt, and looking directly at the camera. She has black & silver glittery cat ears on a headband and makeup that includes a white snout area around the nose and upper lip, black lipstick, and drawn-on whiskers/freckles on the cheeks. The background, visible through the windshield and side windows, suggests a sunny day outside of a restaurant.

A fluffy, long-haired Maine Coon cat named Sully is lying on his back on a light-colored carpet, looking directly at Mama holding the camera with piercing green eyes.

TLFlenner @tlflenner.bsky.social · Sep 21

Hubs & I are planning a catio based on hers. She has started a wonderful trend!

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TLFlenner @tlflenner.bsky.social · Sep 21

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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Patrick Skinner @pmskinner.bsky.social · Sep 17

Just so everyone is clear, this right here is what an actual violation of the First Amendment looks like. When the head of the FCC says a company needs to do something about someone who displeased the administration or lose its license, that’s no joke unconstitutional

The New York Times @nytimes.com · Sep 17

ABC announced that it was pulling Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show “indefinitely” after his comments about Charlie Kirk’s death.

ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Off Air for Charlie Kirk Comments

Mr. Kimmel faced some criticism for comments he made on Monday about the motives of the man who is accused of killing Charlie Kirk.

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TLFlenner @tlflenner.bsky.social · Sep 21

Our new neighbors' orangey, Mr. Biggins, is a floofball of rage. An expert at picking fights with every local outdoor kitty, his favorite hobby is adding a few more 'character marks' to his enemies. At least he's nice to his tiny humans. #ALTtext #caturday #caturdayeveryday #catsofbluesky

A medium shot photograph shows a fluffy, light orange and white cat named Mr. Biggins sitting on the ground next to a large tree stump. The cat has a serious, almost grumpy, expression while looking directly at the camera. Its fur appears a bit messy and matted in some spots. The background includes a silver car's tire and fender on the right side, and the ground is covered with fallen autumn leaves and green and brown foliage.

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Tea Pain @teapainusa.bsky.social · Sep 13

The Hatfields keep blaming the McCoys every time a Hatfield shoots another Hatfield.

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TLFlenner @tlflenner.bsky.social · Sep 14

#ALTtext

TLFlenner @tlflenner.bsky.social · Sep 14

Feeling disrespected. My human, on the one day of the week that belongs to me, is giving fresh water to a *squirrel.* To express my disdain, I'm going to shed all over her yoga pants. #caturday #catsofbluesky #mainecoon #mainecooncats #petsofbluesky #caturdayeveryday #blueskycats #squirrel

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TLFlenner @tlflenner.bsky.social · Sep 14

Advocating for the death of Jesus (He himself did not have a permanent home) ... wow! "Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head" (Matthew 8:20) #BrianKilmeade