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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
I decided to try a simpler, monochrome version of the kitty coaster I made yesterday. I like it even better. Also, I shared the wrong link. That was just the tail portion. Below is a link to the full tutorial I followed. www.facebook.com/share/v/1DZs... #crochet #RandomActsOfCrochetKindness #cats
A black and white crocheted cat coaster on a bright green fuzzy cushion
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Lisounours @lise-l.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Ils étaient mi-cerf mi-escargot, et re mi-cerf derrière
Image de deux cerfs allongés devant des rouleaux de foin
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Here, kitty kitty! 🐈‍⬛ www.facebook.com/share/r/1EoD... #crochet #RandomActsOfCrochetKindness #RandomActsOfKindness #RAOCK #kindness #CrochetItForward #cats
A black crocheted cat face coaster with pink ears and a pink heart shaped nose
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The assembly instructions for our new bed were clear and easy to follow. The ones for the cat.. not so much. #Moriarty #cats
A black and white tuxedo cat lying on his back in a twisted position
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Welcome to chronic illness's favorite game show: FLARE UP or FLU?
A 'Nightmare Before Christmas' mug showing a green interior with bugs and dice printed on it
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Another fun pattern test! This cute pumpkin coaster is easily customisable. I had fun switching up the colors. Thank you @crochetbylauren4u (IG) for including me! #crochet www.etsy.com/shop/Crochet...
3 crocheted pumpkin ciasters: one orange, one rainbow, and one Nazar on a green fuzzy cushion
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Every October I add a new crocheted pumpkin to my pumpkin patch hoping that it will be sincere enough to attract The Great Pumpkin. Even though I despise making puff stitches, when I saw the tutorial video for this cutie, I had to give it a go. #crochet #Halloween youtu.be/HA3G3gtFaBs?...
An orange and green striped crocheted pumpkinA group of crocheted pumpkins, ghosts, witches, chickens, and bats
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
One of my favorite things to do is test #crochet patterns for the amazing creators who honor me with their trust. This Waypoint Beanie Pattern by @greenfoxfarms (IG) wasn't hard at all and turned out really pretty. This is the toddler size. The pattern includes toddler to large adult instructions.
Blue and lavender child's crocheted beanie
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Well, we harvested our potatoes. 🥔🥔🥔😂...
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Well, we harvested our potatoes. 🥔🥔🥔😂

Obviously, the extreme heat and drought, despite frequent watering by Mr. C whenever possible, did a number on the potatoes we planted in my raised garden bed. We were pleasantly surprised to find three decent and quite interesting potatoes when Mr. C dug through the soil this afternoon. We have a sprouting potato in the kitchen which I've cut in half to give both clumps of eyes a chance and we'll be chucking it in the planter in a couple of days once the cut sides dry. It should remain warm long enough for them to achieve something. If not, it costs us nothing to try.

#gardening Three oddly shaped potatoes lying on a crocheted placemat
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Sweet dreams, Sunbeams! Fais de beaux rêves, Rayons de Soleil! 🌞❤️🌻❤️😻😻🐦‍⬛ #sunset
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MꙬse Allain @mooseallain.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
“Quack quack” "Quack’s quack?” “Quack” “Quack quack? “Quack quack quack!” #knockknockforducks
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
I love crocheting and wearing these Mushroom Bandanas: pattern by crochetbylauren4u (IG) ! I decided to make one in appropriate colours for the rapidly approaching spooky season. The effect reminds me of a nostalgic Halloween candy. #crochet #halloween
A black crocheted bandana with a border of orange and green mushrooms lying on a green fuzzy cushion A jar of candy pumpkins spilling onto a white surface
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Mr. C says:
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
My little panda told me he wanted to show a bit more heart. ❤️ #crochet #RandomActsOfCrochetKindness #RandomActsOfKindness #RAOCK #kindness #CrochetItForward
Crocheted rectangular panda holding a red heart
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
un panda carré - a square panda #crochet #RandomActsOfCrochetKindness #RandomActsOfKindness #RAOCK #kindness #CrochetItForward
A rectangular crocheted bear in white and black
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Today I've been thinking about what a blessing a good hug can be. So, I decided to crochet some pocket hugs and octopi ('Eight Arms To Hold You'). I even won a sporting game of Yarn Chicken. #crochet #YarnChicken #RandomActsOfCrochetKindness #RandomActsOfKindness #RAOCK #kindness #CrochetItForward
A crocheted octopus and 3 crocheted hug emojisA crocheted octopus abd a small amount of yarn wrapped around a yarn label
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
I do have fun crocheting these Hug Monsters. I just grab bits of yarn semi-randomly from my scrap bag and they kind of make themselves. #crochet #RandomActsOfCrochetKindness #RandomActsOfKindness #RAOCK #kindness #CrochetItForward
A multicoloured crocheted monster with mismatched button eyes
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Poetry prompt by poemstellium on IG: "Criptidly Speaking" A breeze frees droplets from wet fern leaves. My spirit soars while my body grieves. I always wanted to be an Elf. But I have made a Squonk of myself. #prompt words: breeze wet elf bonus prompt word: fern #poetry
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Daddy! Moriarty's in my box! #Watson #Moriarty #cats
A grey tabby cat with one rear paw resting on a man's bare ankleA tuxedo cat barely fitting in a long thin box
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Am I obsessed? Maybe. #crochet
An olive green crocheted bandana with a decorative edge of red and cream mushrooms on a yellow blanket
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
J'adore les boulangeries françaises ! Le pain aux trois fromages est délicieux avec du houmous. I love French bakeries! 3 cheese bread is delicious with hummus. #cheese
A large leaf shaped cheesy bread
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Miss Watson has been waiting for me to wrap Mr. C's birthday presents so she could have the box they arrived in. Today I got them done and we have a happy kitty. #Watson #cats
A grey tabby cat lying in a long narrow box that she barely fits in
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
She hasn't even released the pattern yet, but I made another one. It's the Mushroom Bandana pattern by @crochetbylauren4u (IG) which I've been privileged to test. She's written the pattern in both UK and US terms. It's too bad that photos never do the sparkles justice. #crochet
A grey sparkly crocheted bandana with a decorative edge of red and white mushrooms on a blue tray
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I've just had the privilege of testing this super cute Mushroom Bandana pattern by @crochetbylauren4u (IG). She's written the pattern in both UK & US terms. I used recycled cotton yarn. I have already started a second one with sparkly acrylic yarn. I will post when she releases the pattern. #crochet
A brown crocheted bandana with a decorative edge of red and white mushrooms on a bright green fuzzy cushion
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Breakfast! Mr. C made me some hard boiled eggs. I got myself some really good quality butter for on my biscottes. 😋 3 day diet prep for colonoscopy. Must avoid fiber & lactose. Allowed butter & aged cheese. Lactose is in the whey which gets separated out from butter and cheese. #GetAColonoscopy
A plate with 2 boiled eggs cut in half and 2 buttered biscottes
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Emotion Monsters #crochet #kindness #neurodivergent
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A friend sent me a picture from a book called 'The Color Monster' and asked if I could make Emotion Monsters to help her child communicate. Being neurodivergent myself, I understand how profound is the need and how difficult this can be. After much trial and error I put together this little crew. If they can help even a little bit they will have been worth the effort.

#crochet #kindness #neurodivergent A group of 7 crocheted monsters in different colours depicting different emotionsA collage of 7 crocheted monsters in different colours depicting different emotionsA collage of 7 crocheted monsters in different colours depicting different emotions
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
One of the reasons I rail against generative AI is because videos like this one by OK Go have been created completely without it. youtu.be/gz9BRl7DVSM?...
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OK Go - Love (Official Video)
YouTube video by OK Go
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
I never really saw myself wearing bandanas but, now that I've made two of them, I have to admit that not only are they really pretty and comfortable, they are great at keeping my hair out of the way while cooking, etc. #crochet
A purple and white crocheted bandana on a blue tray
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
"One does want a hint of color." --Albert Goldman 'The Birdcage' #crochet
A cream coloured crochet beanie with a rainbow stripe
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Update on is:
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Update on us:

19:00 hrs.

We were both pretty tired after yesterday's debacle and were going to just chill at home, but we did need a few things. We planned to let shopping wait until tomorrow until Sarah stopped by and asked if we could get her a loaf of bread as Mr. C had told her this morning that we'd be going to Intermarche.

So, off we went. Our first stop was Action where I found 2 more flavours of Brets that I haven't tried yet.

I also got a new yarn bucket to hold my yarn while I work. Its handle light's up. 🎃

I wanted to stop by Lidl for some of their focaccia brie but was disappointed when they were out of it. I did, however have the opportunity to give a baby safe octopus and a beaded octopus to a family with a baby and a girl about 8 years old.

We stopped in town so Mr. C could pop into the news agent's and finished at Intermarche. Unfortunately they did not have any of the bread Sarah wanted; so, I called her to see if she wanted something else. She missed my first call and hurried to our door thinking I might be home alone and in need of help. I finally got through to her and reassured her. She said they could make due with a baguette they had until they go out tomorrow.

We finished shopping and headed home (Isn't home a wonderful word?) just as it began lightly raining.

All's well in our world, Sunbeams. 🌞❤️🤩Two bags of Brets potato chips: oigeons caramélisés et vinaigre balsalmique and pesto rossoA pumpkin bucket with yarn in it and a partially finished cream coloured  crocheted beanie with a rainbow stripe
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
New octopi! youtu.be/boC8gcbKtlY?... #crochet #RandomActsOfCrochetKindness #RandomActsOfKindness #RAOCK #kindness #CrochetItForward
2 lavender crocheted octopi with long looped tentacles with beads on the ends
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Update on us:
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Talking about Sean Bean always dying... Mr. C: He didn't die in that striptease one. Me: 'The Full Monty?' Mr. C: Yeah. Me: Sean Bean wasn't in 'The Full Monty.' Mr. C: Oh. Right. That's why he didn't die then.
Sean Bean as Boromir holding his head
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Sean Bean? 🤔
Screenshot of the character Oscar from duolingo with a speach bubble:

J'en ai marre que cet acteur meure dans tous ses films.

I'm fed up that this actor dies in all his movies.
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
"Make sure you get my good side, Momma!" #Watson #cats
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Mr. C says:
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Update on us

17:01 hrs

As we drove to Fair Damsel's hospital appointment this afternoon we came upon a road traffic accident with les pompiers in attendance which delayed us for a couple of minutes.

Not long afterwards, somewhere between Cuille and Argentré-du-Plessis, we saw plumes of smoke emanating from the woods to our right and it soon became clear that a wildfire was in progress. Fair Damsel was able to snap a photo of the smoke and another of a fire engine speeding to the scene.

On the return journey it was evident that the fire had been successfully dealt with.

All's well in our world, Sunbeams.
😊☄️🌻🌞A cornfield with trees and smoke in the backgroundA front view of a firetruck
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
I'm on a mission to taste every flavour of Brets crisps that I can find. These ones are all new to me. 😋 I'm going to try the beurre persillé (parsley butter) ones today. I think they'll go well with the tuna salad I'm having for teatime. #snacks
11 bags of Brets potato chips in different flavours
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Mr. C says:
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Update on us.

22:11 hrs

I've been unable to do much for the last week or so due to excruciating back pain which may be due to overstretching when I was trimming the trees. I tried to see my doctor yesterday but she's on holiday until Tuesday.
I've been taking paracetamol but needed to replenish my supply this morning and thought I'd do some shopping at the same time. I drove to our local pharmacy only to find it permanently closed with whitewashed windows and no explanation. Undaunted, I headed for the pharmacy in town but that one was closed too. Luckily, the one by the doctors was open. Next stop was Super U where I bought a box of Weetabix before heading for home (Isn't home a wonderful word?).
As I parked up I saw Michel and thought I'd better mention the pharmacy closure. He already knew and told me that they'd simply moved into a new building a 100 metres down the road... I hadn't even noticed it.🙄
Dinner was an absolute treat of homemade sausage rolls by Fair Damsel who used the filling from Lincolnshire sausages. They're the best sausage rolls I've ever tasted and went down beautifully with homemade chips by me. Absolutely Sunbeamadelicious!😋
All's well in our world, Sunbeams.
😊☄️🌻🌞A tray of freshly baked sausage rollsA plate with 2 sausage rolls, chips, and baked beans
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
A Glimmer is a small moment that sparks joy, happiness, or peace. Today's glimmer is: A package from my Fairy Yarnmother - her mum (my Fairy Yarngrandmother) saves me the partial skeins leftover from her knitting projects to use for Random Acts Of Crochet Kindness. #glimmer #crochet #FairyYarnmother
A box filled with partial skeins of yarn in a variety of colours
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
A Glimmer is a small moment that sparks joy, happiness, or peace. Today's glimmer is: I love how villages make art from hay bales to advertise local festivals. Look at this cheeky chappy! 😃 Or is it for a Muppets version of the movie 'The Wicker Man?' 🤔 #glimmer
A smiling figure made from large round hay bales wearing a red cap, dungarees, and a red shirt
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Anti-Fascist Translator Monkey @translatormonkey.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Update on us:
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Update on us:

19:15 hrs.

Mr. C and I had several errands to run this afternoon. Fortunately the high temperature today was only 79°F/26°C.

We started at Le Noz where Mr. C was on a quest for slippers amd sponges. He found neither but, after some delay due to several customers with complications and only one cashier, he came away with 5 tins of Spam.

Our next stop was the pharmacy where acquiring our medications went smoothly.

I'd been having some difficulty using my bank card online and accessing the website; so, we popped into the branch in La Guerche where a kind young woman helped me sort it all out. I gave her a crocheted good luck dolly as a thank you.

We finished off our outing at Internarche where I was able to find Mr. C a new pair of slippers and some sponges that can be washed in the washing machine and are supposed to last for a year. 

We also got a head of locally grown lettuce as all the bagged salads appear to have been pulled from the coolers. Gee, I wonder why. 🤔

I kept seeing a couple about our age with a young girl around the store; so, when they happened to be beside us in line, I decided that she must need a crocheted gift. Of course I got approval from the grownups before presenting her with a sparkly eyed owl. She was delighted and thanked me several times. The cashier also got an owl. She was new but doing a great job.

We gathered up our necessities and treats and made our way home (Isn't home a wonderful word?) for a nice cup of tea and a snack.

Yes, I have access to a plethora of exotic French cheeses, but sometimes simplicity is just what is needed.

All's well in our world, Sunbeams. 🌞❤️🌻A package of Babybel cheeses and a package of cocktail blinisA Babybel cheese between 2 cocktail blinis
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
How now brown cow?
Picture of a cow lying in a field with the text: Comment maintenant la vache brune?
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Spot the bird! Tap to see the full picture. Eglise Saint Martin de Vertou in Le Pertre #birds
A church with a tall ornate spire - the bird is in the sky just below some overhanging branches
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Update on us: #cooking
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Update on us:

21:45 hrs.

It was another scorcher today; so, Mr. C and I stayed in and kept as cool as we could.

After watching an episode of 'The Wind In The Willows' with breakfast, I put on an audiobook by Sir Terry Pratchett to entertain us while Mr. C cleaned the downstairs and I worked on a crochet project for the child of a friend.

I took some leftover baked chicken and mashed potatoes along with baby carrots, peas, and gravy and made pasties. 

I put egg wash and a bit of salt on the corner scraps of puff pastry which made them into little crackers. They were a great side with a bit of flavored cream cheese. Mr. C doesn't do cheese, so he had beans with his pasty. We have two pasties leftover.

Dinner was sunbeamadelicious with a mug of tea and an episode of 'Death In Paradise.'

All's well in our world, Sunbeams! 🌞❤️🌻Uncooked pasties and triangular scraps of dough on a parchment lined trayTriangular puffy crackers on a plate with an olive motif4 cooked pasties
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
I can't unsee it. #Farscape
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Update on us:
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Update on us:

20:05 hrs.

We had a relaxed morning listening over breakfast to a mediocre ghost story that we're pretty sure now was recorded by AI. The delivery wasn't bad, but the pauses in odd places would make even Christopher Walkin raise an eyebrow. 🤨

Mr. C was debating whether he wanted to go out for a few items or take a nap and leave the shopping until tomorrow morning. I pointed out that they were less likely to have his preferred bread at Intermarche on a Sunday and that Le Noz and Super U would both be closed which would reduce his chances of finding Heinz baked beans to nil. 

We are both glad he went today because, at Le Noz, he found Tulip brand luncheon meat (Spam) and, at Super U, he got 10 tins of beans at an excellent price. He also got me some more cheese biscuits and a lovely chrysanthemum. Quelle jolie surprise !

He also took the precaution of putting some deisel in the car in case supplies dry up due to the ongoing conflict. Things around here are dry as tinder and, although the wildfires have not been near us yet, it's always best to be prepared in case of the need to evacuate.

Now for a simple dinner and some 'Death In Paradise.'

All's well in our world, Sunbeams! 🌞❤️🌻A small chrysanthemum with purple flowers
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Bonne Maman, the company that makes our favourite jam, also makes delicious pound cakes. Not only that, but they make the recipe freely available. Miss Watson can't understand why I share them with Mr. C but not with her. Moriarty knows better than to even try. #Watson #Moriarty #cats #cooking
A grey tabby cat looks wistfully up at a woman's hand holding a tiny yellow cake. A black tuxedo cat lays in the background.A bag of Bonne Maman little pound cakes beside the recipe for making them:

Bonne Maman's Little All Butter Pound Cake

DESSERTS - Easy

PREPARATION:

Preheat the oven to 170°C (325°F).

Weigh out 3 eggss (shells on) and then measure out the same weights of butter, sugar, and flour.

Whisk together the whole eggs, sugar, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is pale and creamy.

Sift the flour with half a packet of baking powder and gradually whisk it into the egg and sugar mixture.

Once the mixture is smooth, pour in the melted butter and mix until a homogeneous batter forms.

Pour the batter into small, greased and floured loaf pans.

Bake for 10 minutes at 170°C (325°F).

Turn the cakes out onto a wire rack and let them cool.
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Osquer Campbell @osquer42.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Update on us:
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Update on us:

18:25 hrs.

Mr. C popped out to Intermarche this morning for a few essentials unaware that I had been planning on going with him in the afternoon to peruse the interesting sales they were advertising.

So, I was going to give it a miss as he had gotten most of the things we actually needed, but he encouraged me and, after watching a paranormal documentary on YouTube, off we went.

Things were looking up when we managed to park in the shade as it wasn't terribly busy.

I had the pleasure of giving a woman with a young boy one of my Hug Monsters. When she handed it to him, his face lit up and he asked, "Un cadeau?" (A present?) When I affirmed this he enthusiastically thanked me several times.

I was also able to give bonbonnières (little pouches of sweets) to our young cashier who had struggled with a complicated task for the man ahead of us and to Isabelle, the overworked manager who's struggling with a shortage of staff.

We returned home with heightened spirits and various goodies.

All's well in our world, Sunbeams! 🌞❤️🌻2  colourful crocheted monsters2 little crocheted pouches
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paris martineau @paris.nyc · 18/07/2026
New: Late last night, Taylor Farms quietly posted an official recall notice We now know that the parasite-linked iceberg lettuce was shipped to Walmart & food distributors in 27 (!) states It was for some reason still being sent out up until Thursday July 16 www.consumerreports.org/health/food-...
consumerreports.org
Parasite-Linked Lettuce Was Sent to Walmart Stores and Food Distributors in 27 States - Consumer Reports
Taylor Farms' recalled the parasite-linked lettuce it said was sent to Walmart stores, Sysco, and other food distributors in 27 states.
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