Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Happy October! Don’t forget to vote blue, up and down the ballot, to protect those in need. 021
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 04/09/2026One of ours in bloom from earlier in the Summer. 110
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Willow says masks can be overrated. Hugs. 120
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Said fawn once safely encouraged not to hide on the wet gravel, and to get in the tall grass on the side of the road. 120
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Reminiscing about my sister, trying to work through the shock of losing such a beautiful person too soon. @pegjodi.bsky.social 030
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Barn carts in need of a new home. Before we lost our sister we also lost our uncle who was caring for a colony of outdoor cats. I’ve been working with Cat Coalition of the New South, Inc. to feed, vet, fix, & rehome these sweet babies. If you know of a barn in need of some mousers comment or DM. 163
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 07/05/2026Saturday May 2nd, my sister Jodi Black @pegjodi.bsky.social lost her battle with IPF and become an organ donor, per her wishes. I didn’t know that her March hospital visit was going to be the last hug I’d have with her. Her memorial service is this Saturday at Holy Trinity Lutheran in Hickory, NC 100
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 22/04/2026I had an inkling, and then this came across my memories yesterday. 110
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 17/03/2026Yesterday was Princess PussyWillow Snugglehound’s seventh Adoptaversary! 020
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 02/03/2026We were uncharacteristically social this weekend and recovery should be expected. Hope you’re back to yourself soon. 110
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 02/02/2026The current state of our driveway a week later. 020
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 02/02/2026A week or so ago we got a winter storm leaving what many call snowcrete, layers of snow and sleet forming a firm 2” icy layer. For many days I could walk on it without sinking in, but it had grit to not be slippery. This was Willow’s reaction to it. 130
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 14/12/2025Would some bells from the National Cathedral help. 💜 110
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 07/12/2025We received some snow on Friday morning, and while we’ve had a lot of melting there’s still some around. 030
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 20/11/2025I ordered some cards from Corey Johnston @coreyartusimagery.com that came in the mail today and they are as stunning as I expected. I can’t wait to send them to folks I love, after I’ve admired each one myself. www.coreyartusimagery.com/greetingcard... 171
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 01/11/2025Happy Halloween! I put on my Maleficent dress, went to vote early in Virginia’s elections, and took the hound for a mosey. 010
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 03/10/2025Beautiful way to put it. For those who need to see this: Hold on. Reach out for help, don’t rob yourself of the beauty and opportunities to come. It does get better. The world is better off with you in it. 021
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 25/09/2025This is the Nimblewill we identified up on Beagle Ridge, and here’s another image from Picture This showing the leggy strands and less dense sprays along the stem. 010
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 23/09/2025It doesn’t say explicitly in the app but I wonder if it starts off small in clumps in the Spring and goes to these leggy strings in the Fall? 110
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 17/09/2025My father-in-law was also a POW from WWII from the Battle of the Bulge. He was a very quiet and gentle man when I knew him, but sadly for his fighting and starving in a camp, half his sons are on the right side history, but the other half are choosing poorly. 1275
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 15/09/2025Poor Willow had a rough day yesterday, aggravating her neck injury from July, with a trip to the ER Vet for assessment and more meds. She’s resting well today, moving better, no more whining or yelps of pain, and a little less shrimped up around her neck with muscle relaxers. 141
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 15/09/2025I can’t remember the last time I saw a movie in the theater either, definitely before 2020, but even then, also having anxiety hound means if I’m away from her it must be for an errand. 😔 Maleficent 2? Happily she’s drugged and resting now. 120
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 05/09/2025To get a Flu & Covid shot this Fall, you will want to check eligibility per new FDA policy. In 13 locations, some being VA, DC, WV, PA, NC, etc. you need a Rx from your doctor to get the COVID shot at a large pharmacy chains, even if you do meet the new guidelines. open.substack.com/pub/lilscien... 245
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 15/08/2025Found a version of a primrose that was in some mixed seeds I sowed by the east wall of the house one night in late July. Sorry this bunny challenged you, but they were worth it. 110
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 12/08/2025Lastly to keep myself safe for pack out, I had to wear a mask to protect my respiratory system from the dust since there had been no rain, a jacket with full sleeves, & a hat to protect me from the sun b/c I am still on doxy for the sinus infection, which was all really hot. Willow on her way home. 121
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 12/08/2025Once back at Pennsic I spent most of my time MoLing 3 tournaments, hanging out in our comfortable camp, & resting as able. I got to court on Wed, did a little shopping on Thurs night, but I only really got Tues night, Wed, Thurs, and then we did some slow packing on Friday and pack out on Sat. 100
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 12/08/2025Of course by then a sinus infection I had been nursing for a while came info full bloom so while I was home with Willow I called my nurse and got seen for my own crud & then extended my stay at home for my own health. Instead of heading back on Saturday morning I didn’t go back until Tues morning. 100
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 12/08/2025But then I went back home b/c Willow had been experiencing neck problems for a few weeks and while rest and meds had helped, I knew acupuncture would help more, but the first available appt was during Pennsic. So I came back home, got her from camp, took her to her appt, and let her rest at home. 100
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 12/08/2025We had to go for set up because our trucks and trailers haul the camp stuff in addition to our own personal stuff. Packing and set up weekend was brutally hot and humid, but we got there and set up eventually. Camp Vair and Ermine on Battle Rd. 100
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 12/08/2025I went to Pennsic and came home, and went to Pennsic and came home again. Here’s some Pennsic skies. An almost Full Moon rising between some tents on Friday night, and a sunset on the first weekend. 130
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 19/07/2025Willow has been dealing with some stuff. The thunderstorms lately have been heckin a lot, sometimes getting her Thundershirt deployed. But she also has some neck pain, likely a bulging disc, that’s making her uncomfortable & we’ve been trying to find the right course of meds & rest. Poor baby. 😢 020
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 19/07/2025It was some storm. Our rain gauge collected 2.5” quickly, and power was out for 11 hours. But we have portable generators if needed for longer outages. (Our backup house battery lasted until power returned so you can always visit us, Willow, our WiFi, and our ceiling fans.) 110
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 27/06/2025Before, After, the difference. Since the late 90’s I’ve been cutting off my hair every ~4 years to donate, and my last donation was in the Fall of 2020. It’s a relief to not have the burden of so much hair, and I have an 18” braid to donate. 000
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 10/06/2025If you see this post your Pride flags! 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ 010
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 04/06/2025I commissioned a pet portrait from @nilusart.bsky.social based on a photo @devonrowland.bsky.social took in 2021 of Willow doing a snoot lick and it is beautiful!! Now I need to find a place/way to print it of my precious Princess. So pleased. Would recommend them both. 10/10! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 162
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 28/05/2025Goofy hound part 2 enjoying rolling in the yard before the rains came this week. 010
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 28/05/2025This goofy hound is an absolute delight 95% of the time. Enjoy her joy in the yard before the rains came this week. 010
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 24/05/2025Just a Princess PussyWillow Snugglehound enjoying her sunshine porch domain. 010
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 14/05/2025🍀 As I’m out in the yard with Willow this morning I glance down and find a patch of 4 leaf clovers. So I pick a couple & bring them inside to press. As I grab a random book off the shelves & turn to a random page I find a tissue of clovers from the old house, including at least one with 5 leaves. 010
Jen T, Pinkleader, retired. @pinkleader.bsky.social · 26/04/2025Went to check on our native azalea on Wednesday and lucked into getting to watch a Snowberry Clearwing moth feed off the nectar of the lovely pink flowers. www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/... 020
