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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 1h

That's everyone home and happy.

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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 2h

And that's all the Chapatis spayed. No kittens having kittens in my house, thank you very much.

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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 6h

Well, loves, it seems I'm cured ❤️ Mammogram in January and then annually for 5 years.

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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 11h

That's Gaajar and Habshi dropped off. Phew.

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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 12h

Awake extra early, nearly an hour ago, flanked on almost all sides by purring kittens, two of whom are blissfully unaware that they're off to the vet soon to get spayed.

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EU Court of Justice @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Andria Buhagiar and Ivan Stoynev take office as Judges of the #EUGeneralCourt, for a term running until 31 August 2031. 📹 Formal sitting live today at 18:00 👉 curia.europa.eu/site/jcms/d2... 📄Press Release 👉 curia.europa.eu/site/upload/...

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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 07/10/2026

Habshi plotting her next act of violence this morning

A tiny female black and white kitten peeks out from beneath a green floral duvet

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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 04/10/2026

In other news, the Chapatis have been with me for a month. It's been the absolute best month for a very long time.

Little ginger boy reclines on a bed that's now clearly his, and not longer mine.

Little black and white boy sleeps on an office chair that's now clearly his and no longer mine

Little black and white girl sleeps with her chin resting on a headset that's now clearly hers and no longer mine

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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 04/10/2026

Tonight, I've a pot of chicken jambalaya simmering on the stove. Another dish that heralds autumn, and which I've not cooked since before Jan died. My heart hurts, and my tummy is rumbling. The Chapatis, who are in the midst of a growth spurt, have had some chicken and little bits of prawn.

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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 04/10/2026

I laughed, I cried. Beautiful film. We will miss Sam Neill forever.

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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 04/10/2026

Watching "Hunt for the Wilderpeople" - I just subscribed to the hated Netflix just to see this film - and I'm LOVING IT.

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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 30/09/2026

Attended a very specific meeting for the first time today, during which I told myself I'd keep my mouth firmly shut and just listen and take notes. Reader, I did not keep my mouth firmly shut.

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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 29/09/2026

Today was my first back in the office after three weeks, which means it was the first time I left the Chapatis for longer than four hours. They were thrilled by my return, and especially well behaved, it seems. No dirty protests, no injuries, no breakages in the apartment. Wins all round.

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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 25/09/2026

Another clarity-induced burst of rage this afternoon to round off the fortnight's annual leave. Off out with my bestie tonight for pizza, vino, and a trip to the pictures to see Pressure.

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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 24/09/2026

Watching Calendar Girls and I've been crying on and off for the last 30 minutes, because I went to see it at the pictures with Mum when it came out and I can hear her laughing every time I laugh.

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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 24/09/2026

And that's the ball rolling to get the house on the market and eventually sold. Wow.

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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 23/09/2026

Far Foreign Land is a wonderful read. Get on it. #LFC

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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 21/09/2026

Did I order a mega pack of cat-toy springs, purely because the Chapatis found two from Lola's time with me and lost their minds utterly? (Incidentally, I have no idea where they found them initially; I certainly hadn't seen them around the apartment.)

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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 21/09/2026

Did I follow the Chapatis' example and have a nap on the sofa this afternoon? Why yes, yes, I did.

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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 19/09/2026

Saturday. Errands have been run. Going home to sleeping kittens, knitting and an afternoon of movies.

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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 18/09/2026

I'm nothing more than a sentient cat bed with opposable thumbs at this point.

A ginger kitten sprawls across the lap of a smug middle-aged woman while a black and white kitren nestles close to her.

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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 16/09/2026

Also, I made masoor dal for tea tonight and honestly, I think dal is my favourite dish ever. Note to self: get some mango pickle.

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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 16/09/2026

Season finale of Reacher. Then I'm watching Neagley.

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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 16/09/2026

Aloo is back from the vet's, minus his testicles, and in really great form; he gave us a rendition of the song of his people as soon as he saw me arrive to pick him up 😻 It's the turn of Gaajar and Habshi on 8 October!

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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 15/09/2026

Habshi has found Lola's old fish toy. Safe to say she's obsessed.

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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 14/09/2026

First day of my leave. Back from the vet's with Aloo, just to get him registered and checked over. The vet is quite delighted with him, mucky ears and all. Back to see her on Wednesday, to get him neutered ✂️✂️✂️ and his siblings registered and checked over.

A ginger tabby peeks over the edge of a beige fleece basket.

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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 12/09/2026

The air wad pretty blue at times, but the Chapatis were very helpful.

A three-drawer wooden chest, assembled and adorned with a lamp, a plant and a scented candle

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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 11/09/2026

Did I get the most perfect doormat today? Yes, I did.

A brown doormat decorated with three black cats

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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 11/09/2026

Every fucker in Arlon was eating moules frites at IKEA. La honte. No meatballs for me.

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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 10/09/2026

Loves, yesterday was Jan's birthday. All the emotions à fleur de peau. Plus this week has been triggering in the truest sense of the word, as an esteemed colleague died of a heart attack on Sunday. Raw, very raw, is how I feel. Kittens are the antidote.

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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 09/09/2026

EN version of the judgment is in preparation

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EU Court of Justice @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

#EUGeneralCourt dismisses Roman Abramovich’s action and upholds the restrictive measures against him #Ukraine #EUSanctions 👉 curia.europa.eu/site/upload/...

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https://curia.europa.eu/site/upload/docs/application/pdf/2026-09/cp260124en.pdf

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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 06/09/2026

I guess it's our bed now, not just mine.

Two black and white kittens and one ginger kitten sit atop a green floral duvet

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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 06/09/2026

Habshi is now Rani Habshi Halwa 🤣🤣🤣

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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 04/09/2026

FYI, if I've not said so before now: the kittens are coming from a tiny shelter in Sevilla, a one-woman show that is beyond deserving of support. I'm finding the whole experience extremely humbling. Also, hooray for the European Union and pet passports. The EU makes this whole process possible.

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Rae of Sunshine @mmedebeauvoir.eurosky.social · 04/09/2026

The lovely bit of all of this is that I'll have three - THREE!! - solid weeks at home with them before work demands much more of my attention and energy.

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