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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/10/2026

Annnnnd...looks like I forgot to post on Sunday 😆 mostly more chores and such, plus filled out my ballot and inventoried some things for storage (including an old old friend) #xaps2026 #TinyJoy

A fairly old, somewhat worn, Mickey Mouse coin mank. Mickey is wearing a white shirt, black jacket, & dark yellow bow tie along with his classic red pants, black shoes, and white gloves, and is waving at you with a smile on his face.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/10/2026

Last night was utter crap so most of today was pretty brainless. Did manage one errand, and a short walk with bonus pleasant conversation with a neighbor. And housemate brought in some bonus strawberries from a _very_ confused deck plant 😆 #xaps2026 #TinyJoy #happymaking #NaturesBeauty

A pair of bright red ripe luscious looking strawberries with green tops sit on a tan window sill

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026

Last day of the season for our favorite farmer's market; due to meeting right after I didn't get a pic of our haul but Mabel is much cuter 😊 9 weeks old means LOTS of enthusiasm, followed by hard crashes 😆 #xaps2026 #TinyJoy #happymaking

A fluffy white, black, and grey puppy with a purple leash lays sacked out on her side sleeping outdoors.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

Chats with family provided nice breaks for today's variety of catch-up tasks, followed by movie-hangouts and cute cat (who still dislikes me being the one holding the camera) #xaps2026 #happymaking #TinyJoy #CatsOfPixelfed

A brown tabby cat with white markings curls up in a muted blue rocking chair, looking unimpressed at having her picture taken

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

Catch up (pt 2) for the second half of September (whoops?) :) Vaccines and travel and fortunes and oracles and nature and critters and chores and cooking and wonder and fun

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

Catch up (pt 1) for the second half of September (whoops?) :) Vaccines and travel and fortunes and oracles and nature and critters and chores and cooking and wonder and fun

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026

Distracted by Game so I forgot to post these last night, which honestly rather fits in with yesterday's general lack of focus. But did have enough brain for some minor Lego fun after lunch! #xaps2026 #TinyJoy #happymaking #xapMakes

A dark Round Table holds an instruction book, a pile of plastic bags, and several groups of sorted small legos. To the side is a stressed farmer minifig and the base of a Lego vehicle

The farmer drives his Lego truck flatbed truck with assorted Vines growing out of it carrying a giant jack-o'-lantern. An enormous (for scale) Lego spider is crawling up the side by his steering wheel.

A more front view of the previous truck 'driving' towards you on the table

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/10/2026

[Small garter snake] Actually made it out for a bit of a walk today! Wasn't the only one enjoying the lovely weather either - small snek-friend was warming themself on the edge of the drive as I headed out. #xaps2026 #NatureLove #NaturesBeauty #TinyJoy #happymaking

Bright blue sky with scattered fluffy white clouds stretches above a variety of treetops.

A slender two-foot(ish)-long garter snake with a yellow-cream stripe suns itself on a gravel & grass border area.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/10/2026

Lots of unpacking & laundry & resetting today, plus errands & cooking. Also time for kitty-scritches and finishing good books by talented friends. #xaps2026 #xapReads #JimCHines #SlayersOfOld

A book cover featuring the lower body of a person holding a cane with a _mostly_ cat-shaped black creature winding around their ankles. The animal has six yellow eyes in a pyramid shape on its head, and at least three tentacle-arms from its rear area in addition to its tail. Text reads "Slayers of Old by Jim C Hines" with a small note stating "Retire. Save the World. _Again._"

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/10/2026

Didn't actually fall off the face of the planet (just got a bit distracted, brain-glitchy, busy, busy-and-distracted, etc). Back from travels yesterday, and hoping to get back on track (and maybe catch up by weekend?) #xaps2026 #TinyJoy #happymaking #NaturesBeauty

Looking across the rippling waters of the sound in the early evening. The far shore looks like a slate streak, with a bright-white topped mountain rising in the center, and the blues-toned sky is streaked with clouds ranging from whites & greys to dusky lilacs, pinks, & pale peaches.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/09/2026

Crummy night (again), & couple disappointing spots, but also a semi-productive midday, pleasant evening, and even brief bit of a walk 😊 #xaps2026 #TinyJoy #NaturesBeauty #happymaking

The sun shines through a stretch of tall evergreens, with patches of bright blue sky visible above the tops.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/09/2026

Laundry & chores & cooking & chats & mtg & positive news for a loved one. And pretty skies. Happy Tuesday? #xaps2026 #NaturesBeauty

Dramatic clouds mostly obscure and texture a late-afternoon blue sky.

A pretty pale sunset sky is bracketed by silhouettes of deciduous trees on the left and conifers on the right.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/09/2026

More adulting the rest of the week, so playing catch-up again :D Thursday was mostly home-work style (plus one shared errand-run), Friday's errands were fun and then we got to see Alec (creaturaemagicus.com) do a show at SoulFood Coffeehouse! Fun […] [Original post on pixelfed.social]

Alexander James Adams, a laughing man with silver hair in a flowing purple shirt, black pants & boots, and silver overcoat & waist sash is seated on a tall stool on a small stage, with a large black monitor speaker in front of him. He is playing a brown guitar and obviously enjoying himself.

Alexander James Adams, a white man with silver hair in a flowing purple shirt, black pants & boots, and silver overcoat & waist sash, is standing on a small stage playing a wood fiddle.

Some small red-violet snapdragon flowers are starting to bloom at the top of a green stem. Three small buds are waiting to open as well, and several brown seed pods can be seen below on the next stalk.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 10/09/2026

[Insects & medical settings] Health / adulting day? Donated blood, scheduled vaccines, rescheduled a routine diagnostic (due to discovery of an earlier system glitch), and got injections in both knees. Plus met a new 'friend' :) (CW for medical […] [Original post on pixelfed.social]

Close up of many long green and brown grass strands, with a tan praying mantis in the middle almost perfectly matching its seat.

A pale arm stretched out, with a white gauze pad at the elbow, maroon tubing wrapped around the wrist, and a light blue squeeze ball in the hand. At the top of the arm you can see the edges of a blood pressure cuff, and in the background is another tall black and metal folding lounge chair.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/09/2026

Some adulting accomplished today, yay me? And nice chats, and now Miss Gracie says bedtime (while happily absorbing scritches) #xaps2026 #TinyJoy #CatsOfPixelfed

A brown tabby cat with white markings lays blissfully on a white comforter while a pale human hand reaches from above to scritch behind her ears.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/09/2026

SOMEone was quite disgruntled today, probably because laundry meant their favorite nest was disrupted. I also managed some computer tweaking and catch up, with a bit of prep for next few days too. Yay Monday? #xaps2026 #CatsOfPixelfed

A brown tabby cat with white shoulders loafs on the arm of a burgundy recliner. Her head is turned away distainfully.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 07/09/2026

Lots of computer futzing today, plus baked cheddar soda bread to go with the teriyaki chicken salad for tonight's dinner. Earlier had a brief visit from some of #MyNeighbors too (no pics sorry). Probably should've spent more time outside enjoying the […] [Original post on pixelfed.social]

A gorgeous clear blue sky stretches above various evergreens.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/09/2026

Rather crappy night (sadly not just me either) made much of today rather a struggle, but did make it through. Even made it out to our farmer's market (with help), and was greeted by a new flower on we-thought-all-done plant 😊 Bonus chats with friends, happy […] [Original post on pixelfed.social]

Two pinkish-salmonish flowers on the end of a green stem hover above a cement walkway on a bright sunny day.

Illustration of a pink and purple dolphin floating in cartoon water drawn by The Latest Kate, from her 2026 page-a-day calendar. The September 4th page reminds us "every effort counts"

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/09/2026

Car-care, groceries, IF work, me-care....some lovely chats, some wonkiness, some #TinyJoy #xaps2026

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/09/2026

Kind of a garbage day in certain respects, but did get an extended visit from several of #MyNeighbors #xaps2026 #TinyJoy #RightOutsideTheDoor #NatureLove

Two deer lie among the tall brown and green grasses at the edge of a sloped field.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/09/2026

The weather's been so off-kilter that the well-harvested now-dormant strawberry plant is throwing flowers again! Honestly, somewhat matches the rest of this off-kilter day. OTOH yay pretty? #xaps2026 #NaturesBeauty #RightOutsideTheDoor

A white strawberry blossom with a yellow center blooms amid many green leaves in a large planter.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/09/2026

Aaaaaanndd - distracted evenings so missed again. Sunday included dress-shopping (ugh), dinner-making, Who and Hugos. Yesterday was more of the same, with chats with my youngest rather than Hugos. And Gracie Killed By Sunbeam #xaps2026 #xapCooks #TinyJoy #CatsOfPixelfed

A white and brown-tabby cat sprawls sleepily on the floor in a bright sunbeam.

A sheet pan full of cubed root vegetables ready for roasting, with heavy orange and pink coloring; the pink likely due at least in part to the dark red beets scattered throughout.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 30/08/2026

Made a new friend during this morning's run to the Farmers Market! Also lovely concert by Cathy (with visit from a neighbor), more bits from worldcon, more errands, and the start of a Ninth Doctor rewatch #xaps2026 #TinyJoy #happymaking #GoodPuppersAndHappyScritches

A VERY large floofy gold and white pupper with a pink leash sits politely looking at the camera, promising to pose nicely if you'll hurry with the picture and then reward her with MOAR SCRITCHES as SOON as you're done 😊 There is a worn red picnic bench in the background.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 29/08/2026

Due to tech issues I didn't get to watch any of the concert today but did get to see bits of a few panels from Worldcon, while also handling some of my own tasks. And after dinner was movie time. Happy Birthday Donald 😊 #xaps2026 #happymaking #TinyJoy

A large TV screen in a dark room showing a blue background and three dancing humans in yellow raincoats holding black umbrellas (part of the opening sequence from "Singin' in the Rain")

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 28/08/2026

Week not necessarily going as expected, but mostly not in bad ways even if busy so yay? And graced with some spectacular skies along the way (even if the clouds continued to thicken so no eclipse sightings here tonight). #xaps2026 #TinyJoy #happymaking #NaturesBeauty #ProjectTime #xapHelps

This evening's cloudy blue sky with spectacular lighting from the sun painting the center in shades of dusty blue and lilac and rose and white; the bottom is framed and underlined with black silhouettes of variously sized and shaped trees.

Last night's almost-Full Moon rises behind trees, lighting up a section of clouds and enhances the midnight-blue tone of the section above

A green exterior door with window leans against a porch railing while a white exterior door with a silver threshold (also in its frame) sits horizontally in front. Much of Tuesday was spent helping P remove the white one, clean the area, and fit the new green one.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 25/08/2026

Laundry and logging catch-up and laughter (oh my?). Meanwhile Gracie spent some time in favorite hangouts (& made sure we knew about the owl) #xaps2026 #TinyJoy #CatsOfPixelfed

A brown tabby cat with white markings loafs sleepily on the arm of a burgundy recliner, in front of shelves holding many books

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 24/08/2026

Farmers market egg pick-up, tasty chicken tikka lunch, a pretty drive, happy future plans, and successful yummy dinner making (& eating) - all in all a decent day 😊 #xaps2026 #TinyJoy #xapCooks #NaturesBeauty

A half barrel planter mostly filled with small-leaf spiderwort with primarily green leaves speckled with small patches of pink.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 23/08/2026

Gracie says "you posted VEGGIES last #Caturday instead of me?!" (as if she doesn't usually hate me taking her pic 😆) #xaps2026 #TinyJoy #CatsOfPixelfed

A brown tabby cat with white markings is a standing on a grayish-brown woodlook floor, looking up at the camera with large eyes

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 22/08/2026

A few overdue bits handled (finally), short walk managed (slowly), brain fought (unsuccessfully), and dinner made (colorfully) - happy Friday? #xaps2026 #xapCooks #TastyProduce

A zucchini-crust pizza topped with mozzarella and slices of fresh zucchini, summer squash, sungold cherry tomato halves, and basil leaves from the deck.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 21/08/2026

LOTS of car time today (sadly without hoped-for results). But also had a lovely chat with my youngest & some bits of #TinyJoy #xaps2026 #NaturesBeauty

Sunset colors the horizon line over the open waters of the Sound, as seen from a ferry rail

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/08/2026

Today's visitor, and yesterday's Happy Gracie enjoying attention from her Favorite Petter #xaps2026 #TinyJoy #NatureLove #CatsOfPixelfed

A tan and brown butterfly seen on a window screen from the inside, with a green and brown yard visible behind.

Close up of a black window screen with a brown-toned butterfly spread out clinging to the other side.

A white and brown-tabby cat lies on a bed with eyes slitted in bliss as a white hand pets her.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 18/08/2026

Errands and baby steps and Labyrinth and sunsets....not a bad way to start things off? #xaps2026 #TinyJoy #NaturesBeauty

Peach and pink and dusky purple shades decorate a twilight-blue sky at sunset above a roofline and silhouetted conifers

Peach and pink and dusky purple shades at sunset decorate a twilight-blue sky behind silhouettes of conifers

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/08/2026

Some of yesterday's #TastyProduce became tonight's Tasty Dinner 😊 Also organized the current bracelet stock, made a friend smile, spent time with dear ones, and watched more Bond #xaps2026 #TinyJoy #xapCooks

A translucent bowl on a tan counter holds chopped romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, bits of green onion, and cubes of teriyaki-marinated chicken. A black & clear dressing shaker sits behind the bowl.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/08/2026

Not the best day in many ways (esp for others), but finished my "Into the Drowning Deep" reread (Mira Grant love) this evening, and started out with another colorful, successful trip to our Saturday farmers market. #xaps2026 #TinyJoy #happymaking #YayFarmersMarkets #ShopLocal #TastyProduce

A tan countertop covered in many bright fresh fruits and vegetables, with an almond croissant and a bowl of Filipino pork adobo with pancit noodles on the upper counter behind them. The haul includes romaine lettuce, broccoli, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches, green onions, sungold cherry tomatoes, garlic heads, yellow summer squash, zucchini, carrots, and a lemon cucumber.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/08/2026

Another (short) walk, more catch-up, reading, movies, and _soooomebody_ trying to look pitiful and neglected despite all her spoiling 😆 Happy Friday? Just remember - 'nobody's perfect' 💙 #xaps2026 #TinyJoy #happymaking #CatsOfPixelfed

A spoiled white & brown-tabby cat sits on a woodpatterned floor looking up at the camera with large pleading eyes

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/08/2026

Later bed than planned the last couple nights so missed posting. But made it out for a bit of a walk yesterday, and Wednesday's late night was definitely worth it - despite the haze did get to see a few Perseids! #xaps2026 #TinyJoy #happymaking #NaturesBeauty

Bright green sprays of incense cedar leaves.

A lit white candle glows on a blue/white/purple spiral mat.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/08/2026

Huh, apparently last Friday's post never went through. Whoops? Errands (including library hold pick-up) followed by a blah afternoon. #xaps2026 #xapReads

The black, yellow, and red cover of Adrian Tchaikovsky's novel "Shroud"

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/08/2026

Tonight's lemon rosemary chicken DEF turned out well! Yum! And after our local bats did some fly-bys, plus a visit from a coyote neighbor #RightOutsideTheDoor #xaps2026 #TinyJoy #xapCooks

A white square casserole holds piles of chicken with slices of lemons and onions, all in a deep gold liquid.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 11/08/2026

Monday Monday - mostly chores, but also friendly chats & even bits of plotting. On we go? #xaps2026

A white laundry basket full of clean clothes

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 10/08/2026

Mostly quiet Sunday here - reading, dinner out (with unexpected #TinyJoy encounter), Bond and beads. #xaps2026 #xapCrafts

A pile of teal & white bead bracelets sits on a black surface.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/08/2026

Crap sleep last night, but farmer's market this morning, reading & dinner-making in the afternoon, and yahtzee & Shada this evening #xaps2026 #TinyJoy #xapGames

A green hexagonal dice tray holds five white d6, each with the 5-pip side up.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/08/2026

Off day today, but watched 'Planet of the Spiders' tonight, ending with the appearance of 'my' Doctor (sorry for the rough screenshot) #xaps2026 #TinyJoy #TomBakerWasMyFirstDoctor

A fairly-young dark-haired Tom Baker lies with his eyes closed on a brown/gold floor while wearing the Third Doctor's dark velvet jacket and light blue ruffled shirt, having just regenerated.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/08/2026

Semi-productive day, though things got a fair bit slower after hand 'popped' again 😞 Still, had a lovely moment of #TinyJoy seeing the amazing sky as the sun went down (VERY poorly captured), and enjoying the pretty evening with the household. #xaps2026 #NaturesBeauty #RightOutsideTheDoor

A stand of evergreens at the far end of a yard with the sky behind shading from very pale above to rosy-pink to pale sherburt orange behind them. The fiery-orange ball of the Sun can be seen glowing through a gap.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/08/2026

Catching up on end-of-July travels: lots of family time, tasty treats, youthful nostalgia, and love (some work/annoyances/stress/etc mixed in, but mostly Positive & #happymaking times, with many moments of #TinyJoy ) #xaps2026 #NatureLove #xapTravels #CatsOfPixelfed

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/08/2026

Not as far as hoped, but actually out for a small walk today yay! Along with more paperwork catch-up, and celebrating the accomplishments and #TinyJoy of others in addition to my own. Not a bad start 😊 #xaps2026 #NaturesBeauty #RightOutsideTheDoor

Two tiny yellow flowers grow from ground covered with green and brown grasses on a sunny day.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/08/2026

Another market today, featuring enjoyable music & tasty lunch. Also made dinner tonight, including components from recent visits. #xaps2026 #TinyJoy #happymaking #xapCooks #YayFarmersMarkets

Four white-, male-appearing musicians are arrayed under a white canopy outdoors on a sunny day with speakers and sound monitors around them.

A pile of rainbow chard, with variously colored bright gold, magenta, punk, and white stems and dark green leaves sits on a tan counter.

A white plate with blue trim holds a dark green pile of sauteed chard next to a speckled pile of cut cooked zucchini, summer squash, and onion. A small piece of baked seasoned chicken is below.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/08/2026

Farmer's Market day! Misty/drizzly morning, yet still pretty busy there. Regardless, we managed a decent haul so will have extra-tasty dinners the next few days :) I also caught up on a fair number of things (even if not pics yet), and started my last Hugo […] [Original post on pixelfed.social]

A tan counter covered in brightly-colored fresh produce, including a couple green leafy heads of romaine, several bundles of broccoli, some lovely orange carrots with hugely leafy tops, a bag of yellow-and-red Rainer cherries, dark purple plums, fuzzy peaches, and a small container of sungold cherry tomatoes.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 24/07/2026

Time with family is always precious to me 💙 Also very neat to see cool things my kids do 😊 #xaps2026 #catchup #TinyJoy #happymaking

The upper portion of a (now)glass-fronted wood corner curio cabinet. The inside shelves appear to be full of many displays, though details are obscured by reflected light. On top are a white and black helmet prototype and a large Lego skeleton figurine wearing a 3D-printed "Uncle Sam" hat.

A blue roller suitcase sits against a warm light blue wall, appearing packed and ready.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 22/07/2026

Despite the heat made it to the (new?) woods today....long over-due #xaps2026#NaturesBeauty

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