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Yes, I actually had to practice saying “I’m not comfortable with...” and giving someone the brush off. And I’m a hugger! But the alternative - “instant-macy” as a friend calls it - can be downright scary.

I’ve practiced over the years. Most of the times I say 1) Are you comfortable with hugs (because I’d like to hug you if you’re down with that). But occasionally I have to say 2) I’m not comfortable with hugs (often with a hand or arm stretched out to keep someone at bay).

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I miss kitties so much. 53 years of at least 2 cats in my house at all times. Our home is so damn quiet and empty these days. Thank you for this!

Where’d it go while it was “out?”

Light Other @lightother.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

There were so many grackles at my feeding station that Ring notified me of a person detected in my back yard. It really was remarkable.

Light Other @lightother.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Thank you for all of this! What a lift!

Light Other @lightother.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Personal responsibility. Word.

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Light Other @lightother.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

I googled DIY tooth pendant about 15 years ago. I found lots of cool images, but no practical instructions at the time. Ya’ll know how to encase teeth in clear lucite, or something like that?

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Light Other @lightother.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

I’ve been saving Boo’s wisdom teeth. He didn’t have them removed until he was 32 - they are huge, with humongous roots. I’ve always wanted to make some king of pendant out of them, but I have absolutely no idea how to do that. Ya’ll have any suggestions?

Light Other @lightother.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

I can imagine it’s tough. You showered that little guy with such consideration and kindness! He was so fortunate to turn up in your basement. I was really rooting for him, too, and looking forward to his Spring release. Hang in there!

Light Other @lightother.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Oh, Natalie, I’m so sorry for your loss.

Light Other @lightother.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Moved to Portland in 1998. Can confirm - no porn at Skinny shows. And the space looked nothing like it looks now.

Light Other @lightother.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Yesterday, there was ONE red-winged blackbird in my back yard. Today, there are about FIFTY red-winged blackbirds AND grackles back there. It sounds like a goddamned aviary out there. An incredibly raucous and discordant henhouse. JOY!

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Light Other @lightother.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

There’s a red-winged blackbird at my feeding station - the first one to show up here this year! There will be more. And grackles, too. Soon!

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Light Other @lightother.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

The best friend I’ve ever had was a big, peculiar, orange cat - quirky as fuck. He was right by my side for 18 years - mad attentive, wicked affectionate, crazy supportive with me. During the last weeks of his life, he taught me how to live in the moment. Exceptional lesson. Superlative companion.

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Light Other @lightother.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

I’ll take Lyrics From Yesteryear That Still Ring True Today for 600, Colin.

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Light Other @lightother.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Trauma - it’s one hell of drug.

Light Other @lightother.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

OMG I grew up on these! I loved them. I throw one together every once in a while now. When I’m feeling fancy, I put a couple of iceberg lettuce leaves in the middle. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. All the way back to the 1970s in Saint Louis, Missouri - good times!

Light Other @lightother.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Better late in life than never at all.

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Light Other @lightother.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

I just learned that there was once a television program called Prison Break. I also learned it was real good up until there was a prison break.

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Light Other @lightother.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Solid rule. You have very sound judgement.

Light Other @lightother.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

She's wearing a DOZEN layers of winter gear. It's going to take you FOREVER to undress her with your eyes. I got places to be. Step on the gas, creepo.

Light Other @lightother.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

I feel like a hundred bucks today.

Light Other @lightother.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Finally. It feels like I’ve got some energy. What. A. Bloody boon!

Light Other @lightother.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

It’s the presumption of authority, if not superiority. That’s what gets my blood boiling.

Light Other @lightother.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

I don’t know why people, who aren’t medical professionals (and who aren’t close friends), think it’s ok share their unsolicited opinions about MY healthcare with me. I’m capable of doing my own “research” and forming my own opinions about MY healthcare. It INFURIATES me.

Light Other @lightother.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

People talk to me like that, too. A lot of people are total buttheads. Sorry you encountered one of the buttheads.

Light Other @lightother.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

There needs to be a “loathe” or “detest” option here on Bluesky.

Light Other @lightother.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

What a wonderful moment to capture!

Light Other @lightother.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Thanks for playing along - and for being awesome.

Fill in the blank: Live to __________ another day.

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I agree! But I have hope for Bluesky. Hope that our friends will head over this way and create something even better.

I’m missing my Facebook & Instagram friends, too. But, I remember that I resisted leaving MySpace for Facebook for a long while. I’m hoping our friends will all come over here (eventually). I keep telling them how great it is NOT to wade through all those deep bullshit sponsored & suggested posts.

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Light Other @lightother.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

“Oh I don’t like that tree at all. No. No way. That tree is for sure haunted.”

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