Grace Riley
@graceriley.bsky.social
Nonprofit Operations. Local MSP politiholic. Biker. Skier. Canner. I believe in making pie crust from scratch. And in the power of voting. Co-founder of Gray Mallard Theater Co. and Shakespeare at the Pub producer. She/her
Today is election day, and it is also roast the gravy turkey day. I am still figuring out my convection oven. I lowered the recipe’s temp by 25 degrees and checked after 90 min - the 13.5# bird was already passed 165 degrees. I'll lower the temp even more next time, I guess?
November 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Today is election day, and it is also roast the gravy turkey day. I am still figuring out my convection oven. I lowered the recipe’s temp by 25 degrees and checked after 90 min - the 13.5# bird was already passed 165 degrees. I'll lower the temp even more next time, I guess?
My partner once heard the tether line run and went out to see what he was chasing: he had a turkey feather while two turkeys were perched on the fence, out of reach.
October 20, 2025 at 2:59 AM
My partner once heard the tether line run and went out to see what he was chasing: he had a turkey feather while two turkeys were perched on the fence, out of reach.
My one eyed cat thinking he can take on seven dinosaurs.
October 19, 2025 at 11:20 PM
My one eyed cat thinking he can take on seven dinosaurs.
I stayed put drinking coffee and reading long enough that this guy hung out with me, had the zoomies, and is back for another nap. Happy #caturday
September 27, 2025 at 2:29 PM
I stayed put drinking coffee and reading long enough that this guy hung out with me, had the zoomies, and is back for another nap. Happy #caturday
I ordered this beach blanket before a beach vacation, and it didn’t arrive in time. I decided to keep it, and it’s been a great backyard addition - cat approved.
September 24, 2025 at 11:46 PM
I ordered this beach blanket before a beach vacation, and it didn’t arrive in time. I decided to keep it, and it’s been a great backyard addition - cat approved.
Not leash walkers, though sometimes they'll behave for a walk in the yard. The harnesses are for a run we have set up in the backyard.
September 4, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Not leash walkers, though sometimes they'll behave for a walk in the yard. The harnesses are for a run we have set up in the backyard.
My cats declared the start of fall yesterday by snuggling together on one chair. During summer they often do a double decker: orange in the chair, black in the sun spot on the wood floor underneath the chair.
September 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
My cats declared the start of fall yesterday by snuggling together on one chair. During summer they often do a double decker: orange in the chair, black in the sun spot on the wood floor underneath the chair.
My 9lb, one eyed cat, while on a tether in our backyard, chased turkeys and got himself a feather. 🤦♀️
His brother, the one with survival instincts, stayed as far away as possible from the dinosaurs.
His brother, the one with survival instincts, stayed as far away as possible from the dinosaurs.
September 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
My 9lb, one eyed cat, while on a tether in our backyard, chased turkeys and got himself a feather. 🤦♀️
His brother, the one with survival instincts, stayed as far away as possible from the dinosaurs.
His brother, the one with survival instincts, stayed as far away as possible from the dinosaurs.
Nice Time Market had Yeti Boys New Orleans Snoballs truck in their parking lot today. Sooo good.
Shaved ice > sno cones
@mnaurorafc.bsky.social - you should have them as a vendor next season!
Shaved ice > sno cones
@mnaurorafc.bsky.social - you should have them as a vendor next season!
August 10, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Nice Time Market had Yeti Boys New Orleans Snoballs truck in their parking lot today. Sooo good.
Shaved ice > sno cones
@mnaurorafc.bsky.social - you should have them as a vendor next season!
Shaved ice > sno cones
@mnaurorafc.bsky.social - you should have them as a vendor next season!
MUCH ADO closed Sunday. Load-out was yesterday. The dressing room unit was picked up this morning, and tonight I finally emptied my car. It is no longer a mobile storage unit for the theater company. However, a deep clean is needed for all the spilled potting soil from the planters.
August 6, 2025 at 3:12 AM
MUCH ADO closed Sunday. Load-out was yesterday. The dressing room unit was picked up this morning, and tonight I finally emptied my car. It is no longer a mobile storage unit for the theater company. However, a deep clean is needed for all the spilled potting soil from the planters.
The orange cat also found the cake while the rest of us were outside and made his mark.
July 23, 2025 at 3:31 AM
The orange cat also found the cake while the rest of us were outside and made his mark.
She sent a picture for inspiration and I figured out how to replicate: Smitten Kitchen recipe for chocolate cake with fudge buttercream layers and vanilla buttercream exterior and I added in a canning recipe for strawberry preserves to get the fruit part of the ask.
July 23, 2025 at 3:21 AM
She sent a picture for inspiration and I figured out how to replicate: Smitten Kitchen recipe for chocolate cake with fudge buttercream layers and vanilla buttercream exterior and I added in a canning recipe for strawberry preserves to get the fruit part of the ask.
My stepdaughter finally took me up on the offer to make whatever cake she wanted for her birthday. The farmer’s market had strawberries, which settled the fruit layer choice, and buttermilk is great in chocolate cake.
July 23, 2025 at 3:21 AM
My stepdaughter finally took me up on the offer to make whatever cake she wanted for her birthday. The farmer’s market had strawberries, which settled the fruit layer choice, and buttermilk is great in chocolate cake.
I haven’t quite known what to do with myself, so I took to the kitchen and made fridge pickles and started new batches of rhubarb cordial. Plus meal prepping from the freezer, including baking off farmer’s market cottage bacon for egg bites. Hopefully, I’ll finally make those freezer burritos.
June 16, 2025 at 2:13 AM
I haven’t quite known what to do with myself, so I took to the kitchen and made fridge pickles and started new batches of rhubarb cordial. Plus meal prepping from the freezer, including baking off farmer’s market cottage bacon for egg bites. Hopefully, I’ll finally make those freezer burritos.
I brought some pillows out to the backyard so I could read while lying in the grass. Maurice approves.
May 27, 2025 at 12:08 AM
I brought some pillows out to the backyard so I could read while lying in the grass. Maurice approves.
A friend hosts a wonderful Easter brunch and lets me bring dessert. This year I faced a fear and made meringues. Turned out lovely! Paired with lemon curd, whipped cream, and raspberries. But the corn flake milk chocolate nests I did on a whim were the real crowd pleasers.
April 21, 2025 at 1:31 AM
A friend hosts a wonderful Easter brunch and lets me bring dessert. This year I faced a fear and made meringues. Turned out lovely! Paired with lemon curd, whipped cream, and raspberries. But the corn flake milk chocolate nests I did on a whim were the real crowd pleasers.
Facing Monday like…
March 31, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Facing Monday like…
In the midst of all the things, it was a lovely (false spring) evening to spend on the patio with my cats. Maurice was back on his bs (being high up on the fence looking beyond the back yard).
March 28, 2025 at 2:36 AM
In the midst of all the things, it was a lovely (false spring) evening to spend on the patio with my cats. Maurice was back on his bs (being high up on the fence looking beyond the back yard).
The Guthrie announced they’re doing A DOLL’S HOUSE next season and every time I see that title translation I hear my favorite professor telling our class that the proper translation is A DOLL HOUSE, meaning all the characters are dolls. I find the play even more tragic with that lens.
March 11, 2025 at 1:48 AM
The Guthrie announced they’re doing A DOLL’S HOUSE next season and every time I see that title translation I hear my favorite professor telling our class that the proper translation is A DOLL HOUSE, meaning all the characters are dolls. I find the play even more tragic with that lens.
The two Colorado blue spruces in my yard are coming down tomorrow. Lots of mixed feelings! They have defined the house and yard for probably a half century or more. But they’ve been in clear decline since before I bought the house, and with them gone I get to remake the yard with something new.
February 25, 2025 at 11:44 PM
The two Colorado blue spruces in my yard are coming down tomorrow. Lots of mixed feelings! They have defined the house and yard for probably a half century or more. But they’ve been in clear decline since before I bought the house, and with them gone I get to remake the yard with something new.
It’s the adoptiversary of my two cutie cats, Miller (orange) and Maurice (black). They love to snuggle in a warm spot and are very people food motivated (re: milk, cheese, checking anything we take out of crinkle bags).
January 25, 2025 at 3:45 AM
It’s the adoptiversary of my two cutie cats, Miller (orange) and Maurice (black). They love to snuggle in a warm spot and are very people food motivated (re: milk, cheese, checking anything we take out of crinkle bags).
Folks, it’s so good. I only went up to Lao Spicy on the Drunken Kaopiak Sen. We had the dumplings (pan-fried on their recommendation) and the Lao Sausage Platter. The house-made sauces are fantastic. Kind, community-oriented owners.
It's dangerous it's on a possible route home from the office.
It's dangerous it's on a possible route home from the office.
January 25, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Folks, it’s so good. I only went up to Lao Spicy on the Drunken Kaopiak Sen. We had the dumplings (pan-fried on their recommendation) and the Lao Sausage Platter. The house-made sauces are fantastic. Kind, community-oriented owners.
It's dangerous it's on a possible route home from the office.
It's dangerous it's on a possible route home from the office.
What a lovely Sunday! A walk with a friend to get coffee and visit Tropes and Trifles, plus the new shop Ferris. Movie at the Riverview with another friend and my mom. Home to freezer meal prep. The cats were cute while sleeping. Now to finish a book. Brilliant all around.
January 13, 2025 at 3:32 AM
What a lovely Sunday! A walk with a friend to get coffee and visit Tropes and Trifles, plus the new shop Ferris. Movie at the Riverview with another friend and my mom. Home to freezer meal prep. The cats were cute while sleeping. Now to finish a book. Brilliant all around.
I just finished updating my spreadsheet for this year. I’m hosting a smaller than usual group but the number of things didn’t shrink much.
November 24, 2024 at 6:55 PM
I just finished updating my spreadsheet for this year. I’m hosting a smaller than usual group but the number of things didn’t shrink much.
Oh my. I made the @dbrauer.bsky.social starter pack, huh?
Hello! I plan to share baking projects and cute cat pictures.
Hello! I plan to share baking projects and cute cat pictures.
November 16, 2024 at 7:08 PM
Oh my. I made the @dbrauer.bsky.social starter pack, huh?
Hello! I plan to share baking projects and cute cat pictures.
Hello! I plan to share baking projects and cute cat pictures.