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Michelle @grrlysquirrel.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

One of Boston's signs of spring, Keytar Bear jamming downtown.

Person wearing a light-colored teddy bear head; dressed in baggy dark wash jeans, a long red blazer with white hearts, a black t-shirt, gold chain, and red and white sneakers playing a gold keytar. The person is standing in front of a stone wall, near sound equipment. They're also next to one of the city's many painted transformer boxes. A small black fence and a median are in the foreground.

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Michelle @grrlysquirrel.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Would you like some cake, BBF?

Strawberry cake on a white plate with a blue flower border on a granite counter.

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Michelle @grrlysquirrel.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

This is Peridot Mason. He'll be 3 in April.

Black cat on dark blue pillow, covered by a light blue bedspread

Black cat lying on a light blue plaid throw which is on a dark gray couch.

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Michelle @grrlysquirrel.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Good morning, Bluesky. How is it already December 1st? Can someone please explain thay to me? My holiday weekend was bittersweet since my parents are no longer with us, but I had a good time with my niece, Jade.

My niece Jade on the left wearing a black hoodie and tortoise-shell sunglasses. Me on the right wear a cream colored jacket, black t-shirt, black hat, and black sunglasses. We're both smiling. There are buildings, sidewalks, and the street in the background.

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Michelle @grrlysquirrel.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Here he is. When I was unpacking my suitcase he climbed in to make sure I didn't leave him again.

My black cat Peri lying in my refrigerator suitcase with clothes all around him.

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Michelle @grrlysquirrel.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Picked this up on my birthday when I did the Irish Rock 'n' Roll Music Experience tour. The Joshua Tree is my favorite U2 album.

Black t-shirt with a graphic of the band U2's The Joshua Tree album cover.

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Michelle @grrlysquirrel.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

For those of you who may not have read the ALT text in my previous post, this poster is from the cancelled show that Nirvana was supposed play near the time of Kurt Cobain's death. His body was discovered on this date. He had taken his life three days prior.

Poster for a Nirvana show dated the day that Kurt Cobain's body was found. He had taken his life three days prior.

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Michelle @grrlysquirrel.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

While taking a tour today at The Irish Rock 'n' Roll Museum Experience for my 50th, I realized the past three milestone birthdays included a music-related activity. For my 30th I saw Gavin DeGraw and got my first of many pics with him. For my 40th I saw The Beatles Love Cirque du Soleil show.

Exterior shot of The Irish Rock 'n' Roll Museum Experience

Poster for the show Nirvana was supposed to play had Kurt Cobain not passed. The date of the show is the day his body was discovered.

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Michelle @grrlysquirrel.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

@phycoinsc.bsky.social Hi Phyllis! Guess where I went today! Had a late lunch. The coddle was delicious. 😋

Front view of John Kavanagh The Gravediggers. An older gentleman named Paul is sitting outside on his mobility scooter

Bowl of Dublin coddle: roughly sliced pork sausages and rashers (thinly sliced, somewhat-fatty back bacon) with chunky potatoes, sliced onion, salt, pepper, and herbs; along with buttered brown and white breads

Interior of John Kavanagh The Gravedigger

Entrance to the cemetery next to John Kavanagh The Gravediggers

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Michelle @grrlysquirrel.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

@phycoinsc.bsky.social Also, if there's a cathedral to be seen, you know I'm there. This is Liverpool Cathedral.

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Michelle @grrlysquirrel.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

@phycoinsc.bsky.social Hi Phyllis. Yesterday I took a ferry tour around the River Mersey. Here are the ferry and what I saw along the way.

View from the Albert Dock of the River Mersey, a colorful ferry with black and white stripes and pops of yellow, green, and red.

Arena where Everton FC plays. Behind it are a radio tower and Ferris wheel

Buildings referred to as the Three Graces. From left to right they are the Royal Liver Building, the Cunard Building, and the Port of Liverpool Building

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Michelle @grrlysquirrel.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

@phycoinsc.bsky.social Once I got to Liverpool, I did a bit of exploring. Went down by Albert Dock along the River Mersey.

A white, black, and red yacht called Daffodil. It doubles as a restaurant.

Red double decker bus that doubles as a diner. On the side are the words Street Food Diner in white, as well as London Transport in gold. Afternoon Tea is written in white on a black sign.

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Michelle @grrlysquirrel.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

I took the pic of me at the Abbey Road zebra crossing a couple of days ago, but forgot to get a pic of the Abbey Road sign. Went back this morning before my train to Liverpool.

Me at the Abbey Road zebra crossing, with a yellow van, houses and trees in the background

White road sign with red and white lettering. Abbey Road is written in black. In red it says NW8 and City of Westminster

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Michelle @grrlysquirrel.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

@phycoinsc.bsky.social I also stopped by Buckingham Palace to take some exterior pics.

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Michelle @grrlysquirrel.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

@phycoinsc.bsky.social Hi Phyllis. Here are pics from today's trip to Westminster Abbey.

Sign that says Welcome to Westminster Abbey

Exterior shot of the front of Westminster Abbey

Ceiling of Westminster Abbey lined with banners

Rose window and stained glass windows in Westminster Abbey

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Michelle @grrlysquirrel.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

@muffy.bsky.social Got myself a pair of Doc Martens Mary Janes. Had planned on buying a pair of 1460s, but I grabbed these because most of their Mary Janes are t-straps, which I'm not a fan of.

Top view of (right) Doc Martens black patent leather Mary Jane surrounded by white tissue paper with black DM crosses

Side/instep view of (right) Doc Martens black patent leather Mary Jane surrounded by white tissue paper covered in black DM crosses

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Michelle @grrlysquirrel.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Strolled along London's South Bank area, checked out some views of the Thames.

The Thames with boats docked and buildings and trees in the background

Boats along the Thames with buildings and trees in the background

Shore of the Thames, trees ams glass office buildings in the background

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Michelle @grrlysquirrel.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

@phycoinsc.bsky.social Hi Phyllis. Look what I found when I was on my way back to my hotel after going to Covent Garden.

Tunnel graffiti art in London, illuminated sign reads The Vaults

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Michelle @grrlysquirrel.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

@phycoinsc.bsky.social Hi Phyllis. I took some Underground pics for you. My stop was Waterloo. I plan to use the Tube a lot while I'm here.

London Underground map for the Bakerloo Line

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Michelle @grrlysquirrel.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Your girl is on the express train heading to Paddington Station, where I'll grab another train to get to Waterloo Station, which is near my hotel.

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Michelle @grrlysquirrel.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Things I never expected to see in Dublin: a Krispy Kreme store. This one is near my hotel.

Krispy Kreme Doughnutd store with a glass front

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Michelle @grrlysquirrel.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

@mo-wilk.bsky.social I also saw our boys at the National Wax Museum in Dublin.

Me smiling in the foreground with wax figures of SpongeBob and Patrick behind me.

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Michelle @grrlysquirrel.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

@acerbicotter.bsky.social Look what I saw in Dublin's National Wax Museum.

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Michelle @grrlysquirrel.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

@phycoinsc.bsky.social I went to Dublin's National Wax Museum today.

Framed Oscar Wilde quote "You don't love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear."

Wax figure of St. Patrick including snakes

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Michelle @grrlysquirrel.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Found my favorite beverage in Dublin.

My left hand holding a bottle of Dr. Pepper.

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Michelle @grrlysquirrel.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

So Michelle, what did you do while in Dublin? Got a tattoo, of course!

Black cat tattoo with a green cross on its chest.

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Michelle @grrlysquirrel.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

@phycoinsc.bsky.social Here are some pics from Christ Church Cathedral.

Exterior shot of Chrusr Church Cathedral with people milling about.

Exterior shot of Christ Church Cathedral that shows renovation scaffolding.

Arch and stained glass windows at Christ Church Cathedral.

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Michelle @grrlysquirrel.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Made it to Harvard Square with time to spare. Yoga class starts in 27 minutes.

Newsstand at Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA

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Michelle @grrlysquirrel.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

To round out my niece Jade's visit, we went to Boston's Museum of Fine Art.

My niece Jade and I smiling while standing outside in front of the MFA stop on the MBTA Green line. She's wearing a pastel colored trucker hat, sunglasses, and a white tank top. I'm wearing a light green t-shirt with Strawberry Shortcake, Orange Blossom, and the words "Kindness Helps Friendship Grow" in orange. A black purse strap is diagonally across my chest.

Egyptian sarcophagus in a a glass case. The wood is light with black, red, and green hieroglyphics.

Dragonfly Tiffany lamp in shades of orange, yellow, and green in a glass case.

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Michelle @grrlysquirrel.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Good morning, Bluesky. Happy #Caturday. This morning Jade and I are heading to yoga. Hope your weekend has started out well.

Me with my niece Jade at Park Street station in Boston. I'm wearing a white t-shirt with The Beatles written in gray. John Lennon's face is shades of white pink and blue. Sunglasses with brown frames hang from my t-shirt. Jade is wearing a white t-shirt, tortoise framed sunglasses, and a blue bandana. The subway map is in the background.

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Michelle @grrlysquirrel.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Today is this little man's one year adoptaversary. Before I went to the MSPCA, I checked their website to make store they had black cats. His shelter name was Blackberry, and he caught my eye. After the year I've had, I'm glad Peri has been by my side. He's truly my emotional support cat.

A black cat with light green eyes lying down and looking over his shoulder. He's lying on a bed with a light purple pillow and flowered be sheets.

Black cat with light green eyes sitting on a cardboard Chewy box on a hardwoodfloor. He's looking at the camera and his tail is hanging off the side of the box. In the left hard corner is part of a light blue cat bed.

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Michelle @grrlysquirrel.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

@lynntaylor.bsky.social Good morning, Lynn. Here's my latest tattoo.

Tattoo of tulips with green stems and leaves with white highlights. The tulips are red with orange and yellow gradiants.

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Michelle @grrlysquirrel.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Good morning, Bluesky. Happy #Caturday. It's Hello Kitty Café Truck time! Been here since around 7:30. Only an hour and 15 minutes until they open.

Pink van with a white and pink striped awning painted on the top. The background is pink. Hello Kitty is painted on the side at a counter serving drinks and sweets. Hello Kitty Café is written in black and pink against a white background. Across the bottom are bows and sweets on pastel colors.

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