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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Baby Jimothy Jimothy is indeed a silly, little guy that we all need in this world. blog.lillianlee.space/2026/07/20/b...

illustration of Jimothy the raccoon as a baby

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

It’s Not Fine. You’re Not Fine. Interesting how the roles become reversed when you become the mother to your mother and your mother becomes the foot-stomping five-year-old you. emptybamboogirl.com/2026/06/05/i...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Weekend Wrap-up: Serious and Wicked Fun Times at The @wbur Festival blog.lillianlee.space/2026/06/01/s...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Death by 1,000 Guilt Trips … my latest comic for Sampan Newspaper last week emptybamboogirl.com/2026/05/28/d...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Day 100/100 : Cardinal Tetra fish … these schooling freshwater fish have a bright red color with a neon blue stripe and are found in South America. woohoo 🎉 100 aquarium creatures captured 🐟 lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Day 99/100: Queen Triggerfish … found in the tropical Atlantic Ocean, they are commonly found in coral reefs or rocky bottoms. They have an extremely powerful jaw with sharp incisors and will bite if harassed. lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

When the Door is a Formality … and a suggestion not to be taken seriously. In the April 24, 2026 issue of the Sampan Newspaper, we share what it’s like when your smother mother lives just in the apartment below yours. emptybamboogirl.com/2026/04/26/w...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Day 98/100: Porcupinefish … living in tropical waters, these fish with spikes which are actually modified scales are found on coral and rocky reefs. To defend itself against predators, it will puff up into a ball with spikes extended. lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Day 97/100: Bluegill… a species of North American freshwater fish that will consume anything they can fit in its mouth. Known for the large black appendage or the “ear,” they like to find shelter among aquatic plants. lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Day 96/100: Bird Wrasse … known for its prominent, long snout, it is found in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific in areas rich in hard coral lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Day 95/100: Epaulette Shark … they are designed to be hard to find with two false eye spots — one on each shoulder. It confuses its predators by making the shark look bigger and scarier 🦈 5 more to go i this series 😬 lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Day 94/100: Blackbelly Rosefish … found in deep water habitat off the coast of New England, these harmless looking fish are actually protected by venomous spikes that can be dangerous to humans. lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Day 93/100: Green Moray Eel … one of the largest of eels, it hides away during the day and are the top predators in their habitats. They are actually dark gray or brown, but they’re covered in a green mucous that protects them from bacteria and parasites lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Day 92/100: Northern Pipefish … found in the western Atlantic from Newfoundland to Florida. These fish don’t have any scales — instead they have bony plates that act as protective armor but still allow them to be flexible like a snake. lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Day 91/100: Atlantic Stingray … the smallest of the stingray species, it prefers habitats with sand or silt/sand seabed which allows it to bury itself from prey or predators lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

close up illustration of an Atlantic stingray

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Day 90/100: lobster … these crustaceans can live up to 45 to 50 years in the wild and may actually be more fertile as they age. The fossil record of these clawed lobsters date all the way back to 140 million years ago lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Day 89/100: Bat Star aka Big Butt Starfish … has a slimy coating that helps prevent infections, and their spiny texture provides some protection from predators. lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Day 88/100: Red-Bellied Piranha … found in the Amazon, this fish is found in freshwater and is more of a scavenger than a ferocious hunter lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Day 87/100: Pollock … found in the cold temperate waters of the North Atlantic Ocean, these schooling fish in the cod family are often found near rocky bottoms lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Day 86/100: Engineer Goby … Living in shallow lagoons and on coastal reefs, this small eel-shaped fish is venomous. It creates mazes of tunnels and chambers by spitting out mouthfuls of debris. lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

The other day, I realized there is a much more formidable foe lurking on our floors than Lego bricks. here’s my latest comic in Sampan Newspaper: emptybamboogirl.com/2026/04/10/t...

Illustration in 4 panels of a foot landing directly on the sharp, yellow spikes of a Goku action figure

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Day 85: Mummichog … a small, little fish found along the Atlantic coast in salt marshes. It was the first fish ever sent to space in 1973. lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Day 84/100: Cotton Candy Lobster … found along the Atlantic coast of North America, the unique blue and pink coloring is caused by a genetic mutation making them very rare lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Day 83/100: Sea Goldie … found in the western Indian Ocean, this small and peaceful fish typically lives in schools often led by a dominant male — which at one time was the most dominant female of the group but that only happens when the male dies. lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Day 82/100: Laced Moray Eel … found throughout the Indo-West Pacific, this eel lives on the outer slopes of coral reefs. During the day, it hides out in crevices. At night, it will go hunting along the reef. lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Day 81/100: Southern Puffer … found is warm, shallow coastal waters, these fish can inflate their bodies with water or air when threatened which makes it hard for predators to swallow. lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Day 80/100: Pacific Cleaner Shrimp … feasts on parasites and dead tissue from fish and, thus, plays a critical role in the health of the coral reef ecosystem. lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Day 79/100: Coral Catshark … this reclusive shark is commonly found on shallow coral reefs across the Indo-West Pacific. It is small and harmless lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Day 78/100: Guinea Wrasse … native to the western Pacific, it lives in the shallow areas of coral reefs. To avoid predators, it will disappear by burying itself in sediment. lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Day 77/100: Frogfish … small, short and stocky, this fish is a master at camouflage which helps protect them from predators but also lure prey lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Day 76/100: Zebrasoma … found in the Indo-Pacific region, this reef fish is usually found alone. lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Day 75/100: Whitetail Bristletooth Tang fish … found in the western Pacific Ocean, this fish swim in small groups near reefs and shallow sandy areas. lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Day 74: French Angelfish … 3.28.26 … a coral reef fish from the Caribbean, they form monogamous pairs. As a duo, they forage and defend their feeding territory from other fish. lillianlee.space/100-aquatic-...

an illustration of a teal-colored fish with big lips and a pattern of spots on its body. it is called the french angelfish

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

My Dad’s Photo Album: Ground, Feet, and a Black Hole. Here's my latest four-panel comic for Sampan Newspaper diving into a struggle most of us know too well: acting as the family’s IT tech support emptybamboogirl.com/2026/03/28/m...

A 4-panel comic strip for Sampan Newspaper depicting a relatable tech support moment between a child and their father regarding a smartphone with full storage.

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Day 73/100: Silver Moonyfish… native to the western Pacific and the Indian Ocean, these fish can remain solitary or form schools. I saw these fish in the giant aquarium tank at the kiddo’s dentist office the other day. lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Day 72/100: Snow Onyx Clownfish … the only difference between this Clownfish hybrid and regular Clownfish is their bands of color. lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Day 71: Ocellaris Clownfish … these Clownfish with the black and white bands can be found near northern Hawaii, Australia, Southeast Asia and Japan. Once they find their anemone to serve as their perfect shelter, they form a symbiotic relationship with them. lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Day 70/100: Clownfish … lives nestled among the tentacles of stinging anemone that protects it from predators. ** this particular fish drawing was requested by the kiddo ** lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

a drawing of two clownfish with sea anemone in the background

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Day 69/100: Stripey Fish … native to the Pacific Ocean, it hangs out in coastal and lagoon reefs. ** spotted this fish at the kiddo’s dentist office ** lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

a drawing of a yellow fish with dark stripes

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Day 68/100: Tobacco Fish … common in the Bahamas, this hardy, little fish thrives on a carnivorous diet and primarily hangs out in shallow rocky bottoms lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Day 67/100: Humbug Damselfish … these little gardeners of coral reefs graze on unwanted algae and also feed on waste a small prey nearby in order to remain in the safety of the reef where they hang in groups of 30. lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Day 66/100: Spotfin Hogfish … native to the Atlantic Ocean along the Carolinas to South America, it can change from female to male. They typically hang around rocky and coral reefs. lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Day 65/100: Hoplarchus or Parrot Cichlid …from the black water rivers of South America, it is occasionally kept as an aquarium fish lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Day 64/100: Canary Rockfish … also known as the orange rockfish, tend to gather in groups around high relief rock formations in the Pacific Ocean off western North America lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Day 63/100: Cichlid … species native to the Amazon basin lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Day 62/100: Blue Spine Unicorn fish … found in the Indo-Pacific, these solitary souls enjoy areas with waves or strong surges lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Day 61/100: Blue-spotted jawfish … from the tropical eastern Pacific, this sea creature has a large mouth which it uses to dig a burrow by taking mouthfuls of sand and then spitting it out. lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Day 60/100: Bicolor Blenny … also known as the flame tail Blenny, this fish is found in the Indo Pacific. it is known for its striking purple/brown front and bright orange rear. lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Day 59/100: Buffalo Trunkfish … found in seagrass beds and known for their honeycomb patterns, they are found in the Western Atlantic from Canada to Brazil lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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Lillian Lee @emptybamboogirl.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Day 58/100: Star Spangled Goby fish … found all over the world in tropical waters, these fish are generally bottom-dwellers lillianlee.space/2026/01/15/1...

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