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Barry Lyndon @wineplz.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I found out today that the label on a Gamay wine that my husband and I drank and loved in 2022 actually has a cat on it, not a chameleon. I still can’t figure out how you’re supposed to see a cat in it. Which part is the nose and eyes, and which part is the ears?

The wine label features an illustration that, no matter how I look at it, clearly looks like a chameleon.

But according to the winery, it’s actually a cat.

I’m honestly having a very hard time believing this.

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Barry Lyndon @wineplz.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Last night I was on the balcony with my family waiting for a cactus to bloom. This flower blooms only one night, only at night. I looked forward to seeing it, but fell asleep at 8. When I woke, it was past 1 am. They had already bloomed. It was beautiful. #cactus #frenchbulldog #frenchie #サボテン #鬼面角

French bulldog falls asleep next to a cactus

Cactus flowers starting to bloom little by little

Cactus flowers in full bloom at midnight

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Barry Lyndon @wineplz.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Japan is set for a hot year due to La Niña. I walk at 5 a.m., but it’s already over 27°C. The heat may last until September. I’m turning six this year, so I’m trying to stay cool—mainly by drinking lots of water. #frenchbulldog #flatnosedogsociety #doggo #cacti #フレブル #わんわん

Gabriela sometimes enjoys being alone in the park.

Gabriela feeling jealous of the cactus flowers.

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Barry Lyndon @wineplz.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

While I was napping, spring slipped away and early summer arrived. With temps over 20°C, I’ve come to really appreciate park water fountains. My usual 3 km walk takes an hour, but for my health, I might shorten it. When your belly’s inches from the pavement, overheating is a full-body event.