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Paula
@mspmeyer.bsky.social
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Photos. Theatre. Baking. Reading. Films. Writing. Most of these things are constantly interrupted by Henry and Matilda the cats. Arsenal fan, so generally of uncertain mood. Cambridge, UK. She/her.
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#DuvetKnowItsChristmas first one at the in-laws, my wife’s bedroom now rightfully belongs to foster cats (and we have brought our own bemused ragdoll) so we’re in with the bitcoin machine being watched over by a Clanger and Gary Numan, with an honourable mention to the two (2) banjoleles @rhodri.biz
December 25, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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I call this one ‘Just Looking…’.
A small calico cat sits on the arm of a grey sofa looking up at a decorated Christmas tree. While currently blameless, she is clearly plotting.
December 19, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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The girls came round to open their wedding presents. Matilda was a big fan.
A small calico cat sits in the middle of a pile of gold, silver and white wrapping paper. A small calico cat stares straight at the camera, appalled at the suggestion that the wrapping paper might need to be cleared away.
December 7, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Yesterday the daughter married her girlfriend. It was a completely wonderful day - plus I am now a mother-in-law which is obviously a very young and hip thing to be…
Two young women in wedding dresses hold hands - there are bubbles in the air all around them as a confetti substitute. One has red hair and carries a bouquet of predominantly red flowers, the blonde woman holds a white one with winter foliage. They are beaming.
December 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Daughter’s wedding now nine days away. I am therefore baking sourdough for sanity.
Two really quite good-looking actually sourdough loaves on a cooling rack.
November 26, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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The daughter’s wedding is four weeks today and I’m ABSOLUTELY FINE.
An image of Freddie Mercury singing ‘I’m Going Slightly Mad’. He’s absolutely fine, too.
November 7, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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Henry helpfully demonstrating the essence of cats.
A large ginger and white cat lies in a battered cardboard box, next to a luxurious, and completely empty, cat bed.
November 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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I was a bit nervous before going to see Neil Hannon and the fantastic @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social in Cambridge last night. I’m a bit freaked out by crowds, but I’ve loved them for years and I’m so glad I went. It was absolutely brilliant. Thanks to Neil and the stunning band!
Neil Hannon playing guitar on stage with his band, with blue and green lighting behind. Slightly blurry, but I don’t care!
October 16, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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This weekend I am cat-sitting this ridiculous Botticelli Angel in feline form…
A huge Ragdoll cat faces the camera in a loaf shape, her huge blue eyes gazing upwards. She sits on a green duvet, her massive white paws just visible. Seriously, she’s so pretty it’s unfair.
October 12, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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Apologies for doing a bread post like it’s 2020 but I tried a new folding technique and my sourdough came out all perky so I just wanted to share.
Two loaves of very perky sourdough on a cooling rack.
October 8, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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Yesterday, exactly five years to the day after she matriculated as a new undergrad (pic 1), the daughter did it all over again before starting her PhD at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge (pic 2). Very proud of her (and the increasing amounts of black cloth she gets to wear as the years go by!)
A young blonde woman stands in front of her college in a black academic gown. A slightly less young woman stands in front of her College gates wearing a rather more voluminous academic gown.
October 7, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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This photo popped up as a memory and I can’t remember whether the daughter’s small bears were re-enacting Romeo and Juliet or Much Ado. Sometimes home education was a lot of fun…
A collection of very small teddy bears are wearing assorted masks, clearly at a grand ball!
September 3, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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At Henry’s annual vet check yesterday, it was suggested that he might be a trifle portly. He is processing the news.
A large ginger and white cat sits with his paws neatly crossed. His expression is thoughtful (and maybe slightly hurt).
August 22, 2025 at 4:47 AM
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We moved some furniture around at the weekend and it has taken Henry FOUR DAYS to work out that he can still get up on the windowsill he likes.
A large ginger and white cat sits on a windowsill on a sunny day - he’s behind a grey curtain. His expression is sweet, and also incredibly dim. We love our dim cat very much.
August 7, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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A heron feeling reflective in town tonight.
A heron sits on a river bank, there is a large tree behind them. Both the heron and the greenery are reflected in the water.
July 20, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Today I handed over an eye-watering amount of money for the daughter’s wedding dress. Then I got charged £10 for a dress bag…

I should be clear, I don’t begrudge a penny for the dress. The dress is gorgeous. But I begrudge that tenner like you wouldn’t believe.
July 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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This morning I chose a workout featuring ‘holiday’ music because I thought it sounded summery. Of course, due to cultural differences between Apple Fitness and here, I ended up exercising to Christmas music. I’ve spent all day in the university library humming Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Underneath The Tree’.
July 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Punts, geese, sunshine, an absolute shitload of scaffolding - all of summer in Cambridge together in one shot…
A view over the River Cam - there are three double punts full of people in the foreground, plus three geese. The sky is a deep blue, and on the left of the picture is a whole building’s worth of scaffolding.
July 12, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Check out my new cookery book you guys. It's called 'Fuck It, Get Takeout' and it's just 300 blank pages that you can tear out to use as napkins.
July 9, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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A pair of red kites has recently started sailing regularly over the garden - they make such a distinctive whistling noise (sort of weeoo-eeoo-eeoo, maybe?) and I have so far completely failed to take a decent picture of either of them.
A silhouette of a red kite against a grey and cloudy sky.
June 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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The sun is out, exams are over, it’s May Week, and Cambridge is letting its hair down…🎉☀️😎
A view of the Cam from a bridge - there are several punts, another bridge in the distance and groups of students sitting on the wall of Trinity Hall. It’s extremely sunny and the sky is blue with a few picturesque fluffy white clouds.
June 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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I made the cats, who are much too hot, a fun waterpark! The ice cubes melted in less than five minutes and Henry mostly drank it, but it provided a brief diversion…
A calico cat and a ginger and white cat are investigating a white washing-up bowl filled with water, several coloured ping pong balls and a blue rubber duck. The cats are mildly diverted.
June 21, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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Extremely rare footage of Matilda actually sitting on her cooling mat. Normally she sits on a horrible lumpy cushion she insists is her favourite bed, and glares grumpily at everyone because she is so hot…
A calico cat lies on a bright blue cooling mat. She is sprawled out, looking straight at the camera. My carpet really needs a hoover.
June 19, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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It’s Friday 13th, 28C, and I am making my parents’ 60th Wedding Anniversary cake ready for their celebration lunch tomorrow. Swiss Meringue Buttercream. Acres of it. Heat. All thoughts and prayers accepted.
June 13, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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Sometimes Henry is too sleepy for playtime so we balance things on his head to make him feel he’s contributing.
A large ginger and white cat sits in a sphinx-like pose. A fluffy blue ball is balanced on his head. He is insouciant.
June 4, 2025 at 9:47 AM