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Melissa

@mslissas.bsky.social
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Parent. HR Wizard. Bibliophile. Sci-fi geek. Sometimes found in a mosh pit. Staff to her Majesty, Lyra (the cat). Taxi driver to a teen.

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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Mogul skiing. Nope. Absolutely not. My knees are genuinely hurting just watching. #winterolympics
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
Although mine is considerably less healthy and contains sherry.
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
😂 yes, day 3 of breakfast trifle today!
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Watching the cat watching cats.
Silhouette of our cat in front of the tv screen watching a lion cub.Silhouette of our cat sat in front of the tv screen watching a pride of lions.
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Come see the snow you say? Nope. No thankyou. Why would I leave blankie snuggles you daft staff.
Grey cat snuggled in a blanket with a scowl as it's snowing so she doesn't want to go outside.
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Now we are 2 we bring our own 'presents' 🐁🐀 in to celebrate. Mouse hunt party game. Happy Birthday you mischievous, quirky, adorable princess Lyra!
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Rainy day? She has the right idea. Be more Cat.
Small grey cat, paw and face peeking out from under the duvet. The kind of loom that says I'm so adorable, you need to snuggle under the duvet with me.
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Appears that my home office is now a co-working space. Not much work being done though. 😴😹
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Rainy day windowsill watching.
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
GCSE results day in our house. The most disappointing aspect was none of the teenagers went to the park, downed 2 litres of cheap cider and smoked a spliff after. The youth of today 🤷‍♀️😂 #gcse #gcseresults
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
I is so sleepy 😴 been up since 5am, so time for a nap, squished in the most uncomfortable place I can find but it's handy for keeping 1/2 an eye on my garden. You know, just in case birdies, mouses or my arch enemy pass by.
Grey cat, squished on a windowsill, droopy eyelids and annoyed the hooman woke her up.
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
She didn't wake me up today. Panic. Searched the house thinking she was ill and hiding. Turns out Lyra (aka Houdini) has figured out how to push open narrow inaccessible, high up, teeny windows to escape into the night.
Cat staring up at sky through window. Looking very elegant but actually hatching a plan to escape.
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
🤷‍♀️ cushion not good enough for her majesty? My wierdo cat. #caturday
Big garden bench with big orange cushion covering the seat. Grey cat squished onto the teeny bit of bench not covered by cushion.
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Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
"All future artists, actors, directors, writers are sitting in school right now. Find them. And make sure drama, music and the arts are funded, supported and celebrated in every school in the land." - Russell T Davies, screenwriter. #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #ArtsAndCulture
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Her Majesty is a scaredy cat. Everything scares her, but not, it appears thunderstorms. First cat I've had that hasn't hidden in terror. Happy watching with me.
Grey cat sat on windowsill staring at equally grey and stormy clouds.
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
My just turned 16 yr old is really pleased, albeit he'll be 18 by the next election anyway!
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
The buddleia is full of butterflies and bees.......someone is trying very hard to catch em.
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
My humans are back from their holiday so I'm being the prettiest, cutest most adorable good girl I can be. So they never leave me again. #guilttrip #catsofbluesky
Sleeping grey cat snuggled into a ball, legs and feet's up by my head in a muddle. I am so pretty.
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
'Fag ash fuhrer' 😂😂😂
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Orange mousey catnip overdose.
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
The Prodigy aren't messing about. That is how you headline a festival. #glastonbury2025
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a black and white photo of a man with the words i 'm a firestarter above him
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
It's Monday shenanigans. No sign of the cat, will have to send out a search party 🙄😉😆
A stripy rug. A corner of the rug is lumpy and bumpy, all messed up. The cat is hiding under it. She thinks I don't know where she is.
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
It's a scorchio day! Hope you all manage to stay cool and hydrated.
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Scorchio! - The Fast Show | Shade Station
YouTube video by Shade Station
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
She's found the one shady spot where a slight breeze comes through the back gate, bless her. Come 9pm when it's cooler they'll be back to full throttle!
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Help I'm melting...... #toohotforcats ##catsofbluesky
Stretched out, very hot, grey cat.
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Achieved a whole new level of parenting this morning. Gaffer taped school shoes 😂
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
First pick of the sweetpeas. They smell divine but can't stay in our house 🤧🤧🤧🤧. Posies for the neighbours.
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Art class today, stormy seas. Appropriate with the weather today! I love painting the sea.
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Rainy day sofa napping 😴 ❤️😻
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
How to break a box in 3 easy steps ##catsofbluesky
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
Oooooh. New box. Just for me.
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
🇬🇷 Douze points most entries for #Eurovision2025 picky tea. Runner up 🇮🇹 then 🇫🇷 🇧🇪 🇳🇱 🇩🇪 🇪🇸. Nil points 🇬🇧
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
Let's get the cushions and parasol out to eat outside. Or, maybe not. Cat.
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Her Majesty had decreed that henceforth, we will only use windows to enter the house. If said windows are closed, we will demand staff open them. Including the one next to the perfectly working catflap. #catsofbluesky
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
We saw it in London last year with Ben Wishaw and Lucian Msamati. It's such a great play when performed well!
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
The "Sorry mummy. I know I've been really, really naughty. But I'm just so pretty and full of remorse you have to forgive me" pose.
Grey cat, curled up. Looked very sweet and apologetic. It's all a con. She's been up to no good!
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
In bed nodding off. The cat bought in a shrew at the same time my son dropped a pint of water down the stairs. Shrew swimming up waterfall. Cat, frantic. Boy laughing hysterically. Chaos. Wide awake now!
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Homemade cheesecake. Went well then. 😆🙄😬
Cheesecake filling spattered all over the kitchen counter, walls and me. Empty jug and whisk in the middle.
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Well, this is rather brilliant, so pleased I saw your post. Thankyou!
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Good morning #catsofbluesky people. Lyra is hiding from usual household morning chaos. Sneakily peeking though. You know. Just in case she misses anything important. Like treats. Or a passing mouse. FOMO 😹.
Grey cat on top of sofa. Hidden behind a curtain. Her nose and eyes are just poking out from under the curtain to keep an eye on goings on.
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Miranda Keeling @mirandakeeling.com · 17/03/2025
Woman on the bus: What blusher do you use? Her friend: Oh, cold air, a brisk walk, alcohol or sometimes the menopause. You?
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Nope, parents love you for it!
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
I agree, and Europeans in general, I think that boils down to inter generational family units and being socialised in restaurants etc from a very very young age.
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Yes, most are! Mine had no control/motor skills whatsoever. Still doesn't as a teen tbh 😂
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
I used to dread these 😂😂 My boy mowed people down like an out of control rally driver despite my best efforts. Think bumper car carnage.
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
There's a birthday in the house, therefore wrapping and a paper bag for the cat!
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Nice view for an employment law seminar #hr #employment law #brighton
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Pffft. I'd rather have the cover off and comfy cushions in the sun puddle. Still, I've made my point. #catsofbluesky #catswithattitude
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Aww poor Missy. Lyra has been to the vets with a poorly eye too. Torn Cornea. On the mend now though, usual mischief has resumed. Hope Missy makes a speedy recovery. Good luck with eye drops 😬 This is her angry after them hideous drops!
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Melissa @mslissas.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Such a busy day out patrolling in the spring sunshine. Didn't even stop for a nap it was so exciting to be out out. Done for the day, toasty and snoozing.
Grey cat curled up next to the radiator fast asleep for the night.
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