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The queen surveys her domain

The worst thing about being a first time parent at age 39 is my body falling apart on me. My left shoulder was already messed up but now my knee and my right shoulder are mad too? Why!?

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maureen @twigofwillow.bsky.social · 21h

good thing: my sister is here!!!!

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maureen @twigofwillow.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

the online version of my faith is going to make me snap one of these days. I really need recent converts and inquirers to stop talking and start listening

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maureen @twigofwillow.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

current state: tried to make coffee without adding the coffee

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maureen @twigofwillow.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Baby S thinks that naps are for the weak; I very much would like to be one of the weak.

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maureen @twigofwillow.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

feels like this morning was busy in a good way (made muffins, checked on the garden) but now I'm tired & hungry

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maureen @twigofwillow.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Apparently, Bear has decided that looking cute will get him far in life

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maureen @twigofwillow.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I feel like I'm increasingly using this account as a substitute private/personal option, with @elvenjaneite.bsky.social being my more public-facing side. Maybe partly bc I haven't felt properly fannish in a while?

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maureen @twigofwillow.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

It's a beautifully sunny day here, so I should probably yeet myself outside asap

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maureen @twigofwillow.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I woke up in an extremely possum mood, so apologies to anyone who has to interact with me today.

A photo of an American possum with its mouth open, showing its teeth.

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maureen @twigofwillow.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

We've been listening to an album every morning & it's become one of my favorite family rituals. Here's a sampling from this week! youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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maureen @twigofwillow.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I was trying to take a photo of Mouse in the sunlight to show you how pretty she is, but she decided to eat her tail instead.

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maureen @twigofwillow.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

rating today -500 stars / 10

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maureen @twigofwillow.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Just woke up from a long unplanned nap and like...who am I? Where am I? Did I really have a dream where @coreopsismajor.bsky.social and I ranted about how corporations and food influencers were driving up prices??

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maureen @twigofwillow.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I was trying to be virtuous and avoid the mid-afternoon coffee, but Monday has defeated me

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maureen @twigofwillow.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

September newsletter is out! Featuring thoughts on reviews, gardening, and more: buttondown.com/singinglight...

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maureen @twigofwillow.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Does anyone else remember the dramatic ads with the slogan "plastics make it possible"?

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maureen @twigofwillow.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Full circle moment, as apparently we just interviewed someone at work who I remember as a beloved library child during her tween years.

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maureen @twigofwillow.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I'm planning to send out monthly updates on The Baby to friends & family–if you're interested, lmk and I'll add you to the list!

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maureen @twigofwillow.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Bear and S have a timeshare agreement for use of the bassinet

Photo of a white and orange cat curled up and asleep in an empty baby bassinet.

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maureen @twigofwillow.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Because of Reasons, I'm a giant knot of anxiety this morning. Any pet/garden photos are much appreciated!

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maureen @twigofwillow.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

The Baby has been ritually dunked (baptized) and now we're home chilling with my mom!

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maureen @twigofwillow.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

(cw: death, cults?) man, I am really not enjoying how many of my parents' friends/family friends/beloved fixtures of my childhood have been dying recently. I guess this is what happens when a bunch of 20-30yos form a commune/"close-knit-community"/cult * * Depending on who you talk to and when

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maureen @twigofwillow.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Bored & trapped under a sleeping baby, so ama? Books, writing, garden, life

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maureen @twigofwillow.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Not sure if it's the heat or what, but having a real case of the blaaaaaarghs over here

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Maureen @elvenjaneite.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I went outside to pick raspberries & accidentally picked this frog as well!! Difficult to say which of us was more startled, but it hopped away without seeming fased.