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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

How it started...how it's going...

Ginger tabby cat prowling on a lawn with a green harness vest on a leash.

Empty green cat harness vest at the end of a leash wrapped around an upended planter.

Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Happy Friday! We're picking up roadside litter for a group project at work today. Was worried it be too hot. Nope, it's foggy and 37°f. Giz still wants to go out though. Spring is here, the leaves say so, right? #gingercats #Blueskycats #Spring

Ginger cat stares longingly through a steel cut screen door.

Leaves budding on a crab apple tree on a foggy day.

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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

My Indie BookStore Day haul. The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison for my banned book collection, and Pulitzer Prize winning, The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich which is set nearby. Cutest sensory book Dino Tails for grandbaby. Fun giveaway Midwest Indie bookstore Roadmap. #Booksky #Indiebookstore

Pictured top left Midwest Indie Bookstore Roadmap, top right a cloth sensory book for babies called Dino Tails with many Dino tails coming out of it. Bottom right The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison and bottom right The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich

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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

SKELETÁ is secured and already on my wall! Indie Record Store exclusive edition. #Ghost #Skeleta #Blueskymusic #Indierecordstores #Vinyl

Pictured is SKELETÁ the new album from Ghost. It it is in between two other albums, Pantomime from Ghost and Dark Connection from Beast in Black

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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

When StatsFM reminds you that you're a Grandma now. 😹 Singing YMCA at full belt over and over is the only way to get grandbaby to sleep when he has a tummy ache.We have to trick him into thinking we aren't trying to put him to sleep. #blueskymusic

StatsFM screenshot showing my top 3 tracks of the last 30 days were YMCA, Way Down We Go and Woke Up a Rebel. My top artist was Sleep Token

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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Happy Record Store Day! I scored Kaleo's All The Pretty Girls EP, The Neverending Story Soundtrack Limited Edition on Blue Starlight Vinyl and of course TS Fortnight 7 inch! AND because everything else was 15% off I got three 80s classics and a Sleep Token. #RSD #IndieRecordStores #Vinyl

Twisted Sister, Van Halen 1984, Meat Loaf Bat Out of Hell, Sleep Token This Place Will Become Your Tomb, Kaleo All the Pretty Girls, the Neverending Story Ltd Edition and Taylor Swift Fortnight 7 inch.

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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

My turn finally came for an audio copy of Oathbound by Tracy Deonn on Libby! #Booksky #Library

Screenshot of an Audiobook copy of Oathbound by Tracy Deonn. Counter shows Part 1 Chapter 2

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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Lazy orange co-worker stayed in bed until well after noon today. #orangecats #catsofbluesky #gingercats #whiskerwednesday

Orange tabby cat curled up under sage green comforter near a shaggy purple blanket.

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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Today's trip to the Indie bookstore fell on their 19th anniversary, so everything was 19% off! This week's banned book purchase is Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler. #booksky #bannedbooks #readbannedbooks #indiebookstores #shoplocal

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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Today's haul from the local bookstore. Banned Book- Charlotte's Web and a board book- NoDak 123's by local artist and writer Max Patzner. Today's sticker is a dala horse was drawn by him as well. #IndieBookstores #BuyBannedBooks #Booksky

Pictured is a paperback copy of Charlotte's Web and a boardbook called NoDak 123's. There is also a sticker of a colorful dala horse.

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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Orange co-worker is judging my work performance while he loafs on a box. #CatsofBluesky #Blueskycats #CatLoafMonday #Gingercats

Orange tabby cat loafing on a brown packing box.

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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Jane Austen's Bookshelf is going on my TBR. #Booksky #Books

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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Went to my local Indie bookstore yesterday. I intend to buy a banned book every payday this year. I scored two! Replaced my lost copy of To Kill A Mockingbird and picked up The House on the Cerulean Sea. The stickers are fun too. #Booksky #BuyBannedBooks #Bannedbooks

Paperback copies of To Kill a Mockingbird and The House on the Cerulean Sea. A sticker the says Diverse Books Open Minds on a background of rainbow colored books. Another sticker with writing on a plain black book stating "F*** You I won't do what you tell me."

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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Gizmo was making biscuits while I try to read, until he got distracted by something outside the window. #CatsofBlueSky #Gingercats

Orange tabby cat on a fuzzy white blanket staring upwards.

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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Its been a rough week, full moons are tough in my job. Would like to bury my head like Gizzy. #CatsofBlueSky #GingerCats

Orange tabby cat curled up on a fuzzy red plaid blanket with his nose buried.

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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Not quite a full loaf this cold Monday, toe beans clearly required the warmth of the vent. It's -14f (-25c) currently with a "feels like" of -36f #CatsOfBlueSky #Gingercats

Ginger tabby cat loafing on a heater vent.

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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Lazy Sunday,read for a while. Now I'm enjoying some Gewurztraminer, while writing in my book journal. #Booksky #LazySunday

Glass of Gewurztraminer wine, next the bottle, with a tan spiral-bound journal featuring pictures of cats hiding in bookshelves on the cover.

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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Intent mind power orders from Gizmo, are informing me, that the plan is to cuddle and read today. I have no choice but to comply, it's a perfect day for a cozy mystery. #CatsofBluesky #Gingercats #Booksky

Orange tabby cat laying on a fuzzy blanket staring intently at the camera.

Hardback library copy of The Bullet That Missed By Richard Osman.

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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Today's library book haul! It's National Library Lovers month, so instead of just kicking back with my Libby and Hoopla borrows, I thought I'd go see if any of my holds were there as physical copies, I scored 3 books I have on hold in ebook or audio format. No more waiting! #Library #Booksky

Picture showing library books, The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman, Before We Forget Kindness byToshikazu Kawaguchi, and Blookmarked by Tracy Deonn

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C-Bo the Eggman @cbotheeggman.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Trump and Musk's war on federal workers is so incredibly stupid

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Alise @shereadytoread.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

If you are a BLACK INDIE AUTHOR, reply to this tweet with a blurb about your book and a link of where to purchase it. If you are a reader please repost this! #booksky #blackbooksky #diversebooks #blackhistorymonth

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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Gizmo would prefer that I put my book down and give scritches with both hands. I would prefer to finish this book today. I wonder who's preference will prevail? #CatsofBluesky #Gingercats #Booksky

Orange tabby cat laying in front of an open book.

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CALL TO ACTIVISM @calltoactivism.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

HUGE BREAKING NEWS: Pete Buttigieg is seriously considering running for Senate in Michigan after Gretchen Whitmer says she wouldn’t run for the open seat. Smash that RT if you agree Secretary Buttigieg would make a FANTASTIC Senator!! 💙💙

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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

It's only 10°f outside, but at least the sun is out. Gizmo is hanging out on the cat tree catching a few rays. #Caturday #catsofbluesky #gingercats

Orange tabby cat laying on a legde of his cat tree with snowy background outside of the window, a small slice of sunshine lights up his head.

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Public Land Lover 🦋🌲🦬 @publiclandlvr.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

HR departments within the National Park Service have begun to cancel seasonal appointments, leaving rangers who thought they had jobs this summer unemployed and creating gaps in vital resource and visitor protection services. I hope our media pick this up. @dailymontanan.com

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 21/01/2025

"All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside." Written right there in the Constitution. The President cannot change that with the stroke of a pen.

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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Went to sit down and read, but alas there is a lazy boy in my Lazyboy. #CatsofBluesky #Gingercats

Ginger tabby cat curled up in a fuzzy red blanket in a recliner.

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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Overcast day, perfect for a little reading. Bought a new book for me, one for my grandson (T-25 days til due date) and donated one the the United Way book drive. #Books #ReadingisFun

Picture of a hardback copy of The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst, The Very Hungy Catepillar board book and a tea mug with a black cat silhouette that cays Cats. Because people are di!cks.

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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Orange coworker tried to convince me to stay under the covers this morning. Alas, I had to go to the chiropractor and get a blood before work so no sleeping in for me. #CatsofBlueSky #WhiskerWednesday #OrangeCats

Orange tabby cat, cuddled up underneath a purple fuzzy blanket, playing with a multi colored fuzz ball.

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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

As usual my coworker shows up and goes straight to sleep, the Monday after a holiday is never easy. #CatsofBluesky #OrangeCats

Orange tabby cat, curled in a ball with paws over his nose.

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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Paired a Josh Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon with some Monterey Jack Cheezits for this snowy football game. Seems about right for the occasion. #BillsMafia #LetsGoBuffalo

A bottle of Josh Cellars Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon next to a glass that is half full, with a bag of Monterey Jack Cheezits. There is a television showing the Buffalo Bills game in the background.

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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Turned on the Hauser Classic Concert Gala on #PBS I was planning to read while I listened, but it's just TOO amazing for background music. Terrific guest performances as well.

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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Grumpy co-worker on #neighborhoodwatch he's inspecting the fresh dusting of snow. We have to work until 3pm today, then 4 days off! #catsofbluesky

Orange tabby cat on a gray blanket, perched on the back of a couch looking out the widow at snow.

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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Happy Saturday, Gizmo is getting some scritches and cuddles in. He's going to be grumpy when I have to dump him off my lap to leave, because I've got tickets to go see Wicked with my daughter! #Caturday #CatsOfBlueSky

Orange tabby cat looking contended while getting chin scratches.

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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Almost Friday... Orange coworker has worn himself out and is sleeping on the job. #catsofbluesky

Orange tabby cat curled in a ball, sleeping in a cat hammock.

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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Windy and snowy here, Giz does not approve. He is a grumpy cowrker today. Glad my presentation today is on Zoom and I don't have to leave the house! #CatsofBluesky

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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Finishing another great documentary by Ken Burns. Leonardo DaVinci was truly fascinating. #LeonardoPBS #KenBurns

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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Greeting the sunrise this Monday morning. Don't let the peaceful scene fool you though, right after this he zoomed off the perch in order to beat me to the garage door. Nearly tripped me while I was carrying an armful of recycling. #catsofbluesky

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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Gizmo has been busy inspecting our first snowfall from his warm perch.

Orange cat sitting on the back of a couch by a window with a snowy yard in the background.

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Crystal @crykle.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

This is Gizmo, my furry roommate, co-worker and general annoyance.

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