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Charlotte
@berkeleyfarm.bsky.social
Simple country girl from the midwest of California, now in the city. Sysadmin/infosec, food maven, spoonie, Episcopalian, recovering CA political junkie and Oakland A's fan, history maven, foster cat mom, CFB fan, too many books. Ally. Let's roll
Today’s Twinings Tea #AdventCalendar offerings- Gingerbread Joy. Sounds very promising!
December 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Today’s tea in the #AdventCalendar is green tea with lemon. Not sure what it tastes like because it was late before I got a tea break and I didn’t know its caffeine content.
December 4, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Today’s tea in the Twinings #AdventCalendar is Orange and Cinnamon Spice. Orange spice made me think of Foster Cypress so he is modeling it. The tea is delicious - I started tea drinking with Constant Comment and love citrusy teas.
December 3, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Yesterday’s Twinings Tea #AdventCalendar - with bonus foster #catsofbluesky. I like that there are two teabags so you can share (or have extra). The tea was a black tea with “Christmas spices” and was tasty. Would buy.
December 2, 2025 at 4:07 PM
A different format for this year’s #BonneMaman #adventcalendar. The jam jars are in little boxes
December 1, 2025 at 3:59 PM
My chaotic calico Lucy sent me a tuxie brother from another mother so the BIG PURRS and BIG CHAOS quota in the house got filled.
November 14, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Maggie the tortiemeez (2004-2023) and Ruthie the tiny tortie terror (1999-2018) were my brave old girls who endured years of medication and vet visits so they could spend more time cuddling and sitting in the sun. They will congratulate their brave warrior friend Charlie.
November 14, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Lucy (2006-2022) was a skeerdy cat and never completely shook her feral origins, but she was a big goofball with a BIG purr and the house was so quiet without her shenanigans. She loves meeting new friends and will be happy to greet Charlie.
November 14, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Maya, the queen of the backyard savannah, departed this life somewhat suddenly in 2005 due to a saddle thrombus. She has let me know she's on the Welcoming and Orientation team, when she's not keeping an eye on me or the Aged Ps. I will tell her to BOLO for sweet Charlie.
November 14, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Grace told me I had to follow you to keep track of Ophelia.
November 9, 2025 at 2:25 AM
It's Grace's birthday today! Happiest of birthdays to my sweet, smart, and beautiful girl!

#Hedgewatch
July 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Three years ago I had to say goodbye to my beautiful chaos muppet Lucy. We were able to talk via a communicator and she had a gentle passing after her "going away party". She's been a presence with us ever since. #loveneverdies #hedgewatch
July 1, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Double shrimp special on the menu! Jack (tuxie) and Foster Ash (gray tabby) serving up a lot of cute. #Hedgewatch
May 24, 2025 at 10:33 PM
It’s a beautiful time of year at the Monterey Market - the blueberry bin is back
May 12, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Thank you so much, I got this little guy some THINGS WITH WINGS. On sale. For when he wants to perch like this which is all the time.
May 9, 2025 at 12:19 AM
🎶Pickin' up my farm box
🎶Gonna eat a lot of peaches
🎶Everything's a shitshow
🎶But I got a bowl of peaches

tagging @themagdalen.bsky.social for REASONS
May 8, 2025 at 1:49 AM
My snarky weather app is up to the minute as always.
April 27, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Altar of repose 2025
April 17, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Oh it’s been too long since I had delicious soft serve at Curbside Creamery. Last time was the day I adopted Jack. Mint chocolate and vanilla swirl, om nom nom. I even lucked out on parking and the line.
April 13, 2025 at 12:56 AM
This was in my FB memories. Coming on up! SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY! ⚓
April 11, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Today’s small moment of joy: Grace (top) and Foster Cypress sunning themselves in the sun porch. Jack had been with them moments before. #Hedgewatch
April 10, 2025 at 4:24 AM
It's my darling Jack's birthday today. He is two!

He came into my life as a foster about a year and a half ago and it was love at first sight the minute he was in the house. He has brought so much joy, especially in this trying time. #Hedgewatch #CatsOfBluesky

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACK JACK!
April 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Virtual hugs offered! The clowder would like to send purrs and snuggles.
March 21, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Oh sweetie. It's been a lot. Do what you need to do.

Sending a lot of love. Jack, Foster Cypress, and the gang send purrs.
March 19, 2025 at 6:03 AM
A vintage #Hedgewatch from four years ago (was Hedgewatch around then?). Angel Maggie (then 16 1/2) had been very ill, but perked up enough after a new meds regime to demand to go OUTSIDE. 💖💖💖

We had almost two more years together of walkies and sniffing and sitting in the sun.
March 15, 2025 at 12:39 AM