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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Life isn’t guaranteed - some day someone you love may go outside to feed the birds and never return. Or be in an accident. Or have a chronic illness win. Take time to express your love while you can. It is precious.

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

2024… was a wreck but here comes 2025 like: hold my beer. Gonna be a long year.

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

I’m just going to sleep through the rest of ‘25. This dumpster fire is headed towards a napalm soaked dead end.

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

I think my Mothers’ doggos eat better than I do. Their evening meal is:

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Brrr. -5. And I’m certain my weather station is frozen solid and not reading the wind any more. Cold. But am thankful for a moderately warm house to be in right now.

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Dexcom: Beep! Low blood sugar critical in 20 minutes! Me: It’s 4:20am, not hungry, go away. Dexcom: Beep! 57 and down arrow. Me: Fine, I’ll go make early breakfast. Dexcom: Experiencing brief sensor issue. No reading. Sigh. Now I have to be awake for a while. Damn it.

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

3:00 am thoughts just led me to buy 4 cat carriers after a friend absconded with one of mine and late night panic had me concerned about undiscovered emergencies. Sigh. At least Chewy had buy 3 get 1 free. #intrusivethoughts

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Found a new FC and a great group of older gamers to run with. Gaming in FFXIV is fun again!

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

You’re not alone, many of us are in that boat. I wish I could wave some magic stick and at least make life bearable for everyone even if we’re not well off, better survival would be great.

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

It can be hard for Echo (who is blind and much smaller than her adopted siblings) to partake of the ‘nip but we found a way and she had a blast!

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Yes! This! We see it often with weather information, another situation where moments can mean the difference between life and death. Seeing our “elected” president being part of the problem is also frightening. Now isn’t the time for blame at any rate, it’s time for action.

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

There should be universal penalties for publishing false information on the internet in terms of times of disaster and/or unrest. Yeah, it’d be hell to actually do this but fake info hurts people, ruins lives, and hinders honest efforts to make a difference.

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Our system sets people up to fail. Its very frustrating.

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

The Rose Bowl parade is fabulous to watch again. Love the huge bands.

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

My tradition for every new year is to play Among Us with friends and ring in the new year for every time zone we have someone in. Absolutely fantastic way to ring in the year. Happy New Year, lets hope there's less dumpster fire this year!

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Rubbed to FFXIV… I just don’t love Dawn Trail but it’s time to go back and finish the MSQ. Ducky has decided that he’s going to be my familiar for the journey. #ffxiv #cats

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

12 hours of tornado outbreak and we’re still going strong. Many lives impacted, some lives lost, and many more under risk through tomorrow. If you live in Mississippi, Georgia, Florida or South Carolina, please be weather aware through the next 24 hours.

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

If you live in Dixie Alley, please be extra careful as you’re out and about today. There is a moderate chance for a tornado outbreak - including long-track tornados. Don’t be scared, be prepared. #weather #dixiealley

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Our Christmas Eve tradition is to have little snacks and watch White Christmas. Covid’s taken some of that away this year (hasn’t killed me despite its best efforts) but damn it, am still watching White Christmas with family. Merry Christmas Eve, ya’ll. Count those blessings.

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

My ultimate happy place is the nightly cuddle puddle with my cats. Life is incomplete unless there’s several purring, snuggling felines in bed with me.

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

It’s 3:00am, Ducky is having an absolute blast running around upside down under the bed - I’m fairly certain he thinks his “spider pig” routine is just an absolute blast but holy crap is it loud. I guess he’s finally feeling better.

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Sometimes you need to reset your brain, for me that meant coloring Ziva in a box. Day 8 of severe COVID, check.

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

The kangaroo deer thing is the icing on the photo.

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

The conversation that followed in my discord

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Been sick with an upper respiratory infection, determined the kitties were taking turns sitting on me purring (and some of them developed sneezes themselves). Not to worry, they’re getting all the lovings, extra wet foods (for more liquid intake) and lots of warm time.

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Science says cats lack the ability to taste sweet but I call BS on that. Either my cats are mutants or they can taste and love sweet foods. Scientifically tested with my 7 kitties on everything from lactose free milks to them stealing my Christmas cakes. #cats #sugar #science

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

I’m fairly certain that my cat has mastered turning on Siri and sending text messages.

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

I’m sorry for your loss. The heartbreak never goes away but slowly the memories of the good times and cuddles will creep in and help soothe your soul.

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Hi, I’m Riss. Let’s be friends. But seriously, I’m super immunocompromised and wearing a mask while using a walker is my daily norm in public. You’re not alone and I’m sorry you’ve had such bad experiences!

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Maybe? I don’t do dogs (I have cats) but the subject seems interesting to learn about/ I know my cats can sense some of my issues because they change the way they interact with me - usually giving me a warning that I’m about to have a bad flare. So yes, absolutely! Impart all knowledge!

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Could also be show me a “poor person” - rich and entitled is just as bad.

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Kitty glitter is proof that you’re loved and well adjusted.

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

I’m on the fence about trying Sam’s Club. I always see their $20 membership deals but I’m also a Costco member and don’t know if it’s worth trying both.

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

I’m in the midst of opening a cat sanctuary- let’s cohab! ;) all these ideas sound like an awesome place that people will never leave!

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Damn it, I’m 1 of 5. The odds don’t look good.

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Do you display your tea cups? I need ideas! (Asking for a friend…)

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

If only we could take this tragedy (a human life was lost even if the person made really awful choices while alive) and take energy that it’s created to start a movement for disabled folks that matters in the long term

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

I used to totally live by this but have found that for some things, it’s absolutely worth buying the expensive name brand item because it saves me $ in the long run. That said, great advice for our current overconsumption culture.

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Went to Delphi Glass again last night and enjoyed another wonderful session with Isabella making a crackled ornament (me) and an amazing wine glass (pictured below) with my friend Eryn. Completely recommend a class at Delphi if you’re near Lansing!! #delphiglass #glassblowing #lansing

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

My first time through the UP and down the Mackinaw Bridge on my way home from Thanksgiving with family. Gorgeous drive.

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Let’s normalize being okay as a frumpy, unattractive human externally while having an amazing personality and outlook on life.

A photo of myself sporting a small smile and epic new short haircut

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

I’m so sorry for your loss. Losing a cat family member is hard no matter how it happens.

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Riss @echoesofriss.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

I’ve read that the smell of feet is like catnip for kitties because it smells so strongly of us. Weird but… okay.

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