Ellen

https://wandering.shop/@Starry1086

Totally blind, nature lover, cat parent, nonbinary. Works in digital accessibility. Please describe your images and videos.

Pronouns: they/them, -e
Languages I speak: English, castellano, português
Languages I'd like to practice: Català, Deutsch
Interests: Birds, music, knitting, reading, language.

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starry1086_at_wandering.shop@momostr.pink

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2026-04-04 23:45:33 UTC

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This reminds me of the essay in _Braiding Sweetgrass_ about asters and goldenrod...

2026-03-31 18:57:02 UTC

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Every time one of these shows up in my feed, I imagine the person sending you the postcard is someone on Fedi, so I thought of [@amenonsen](https://flipping.rocks/@amenonsen ) for this one...

2026-01-14 00:03:48 UTC

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I'm mostly curious what inspired it/what it means. I've only seen you and Loren mention it so far.

2026-01-13 23:55:35 UTC

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Is this a movement like #gravy was a few months back?

2026-01-12 14:32:47 UTC

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More like #ThisColdHouse.

2026-01-12 14:31:34 UTC

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Same happened to me a few weeks ago. Brrrr.

2025-12-26 14:27:07 UTC

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This reminds me that I have a book on my reading list about the writing of _A Christmas Carol_; I believe it's called _How Dickens Saved Christmas_. I also recently read _Every Valley_ by Charles King, about the events surrounding the composition of Handel's _Messiah_.

2025-10-30 20:30:24 UTC

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This was my first year with it so I don't have a routine yet.

2025-10-30 20:19:07 UTC

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I just remembered my little spearmint on the deck this morning...haven't checked on it though.

2025-10-14 19:24:46 UTC

Maple update:
My mom is taking M back to the adoption center. Mom came over to help me with something else, and we had a good, honest conversation about the kitty's stay with me. Afterward, I texted the adoption coordinator, who called me, and I let her know that Maple needs much more attention than I can give her. 🤞 that the pretty girl finds a good, sufficiently stimulating home soon. 😻 🍁😺

2025-10-04 15:03:34 UTC

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Baby punkin!

2025-10-02 10:26:30 UTC

Good birthday morning to me. Woke up early with brain on because I knew I had to get some work done before happy-heart-making thing. Eventually got up, had breakfast, and have done some work. :)
Also, just testing to make sure cake emoji shows up in my name. :)

2025-09-06 20:16:34 UTC

When I came back, the instructor's audio had changed and I didn't feel welcome anymore. (3/3)

2025-08-10 22:25:56 UTC

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cw for Eye (or sunflower face) contact (joking)

2025-08-05 00:58:03 UTC

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Oh yumnmnmnmnm! That sounds amaizing. ;)

2025-08-01 22:36:18 UTC

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My parents and I met (Mom's phone identified) a honey locust tree on our camping trip, and now I'm really curious about the pods.

2025-07-12 18:41:03 UTC

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I bought peaches and plums at my local farmer's market this morning.

2025-07-10 20:46:46 UTC

Gentle reminder to folks who post info in fancy fonts (e.g., scientific names) that said fonts are not read well by screen readers. They will either be read as nothing, or each letter will be spoken with "sans seraph italic" before it.
I've seen two examples of this in the past 15 mins, both from people who don't follow me, so please boost...

2025-07-06 00:02:00 UTC

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Rodents will rodent, I guess. :shrug:

2025-06-27 23:01:52 UTC

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Don't know why but I understood longhorn as sheep, not cow.

2025-06-27 14:24:56 UTC

@npub1tnu…g0xj Searching for a pattern:
Has anyone ever heard of a pattern called Woman's Village Vest? It looks like this, and I've done the majority of the knitting, but this is the only picture I have—in a Braille compilation of patterns, with no credit for the designer :(—and the finishing instructions aren't very clear about how the collar gets attached—the shoulders and collar parts are knit together, and the collar itself is folded over.
https://stockroom.wandering.shop/media_attachments/files/114/755/783/591/873/217/original/41ad7d5d064259b0.jpeg

2025-06-22 19:18:13 UTC

#SilentSunday #impatiens #bloomscrolling
https://stockroom.wandering.shop/media_attachments/files/114/728/625/253/180/110/original/d6279d00b47b49d9.jpeg

2025-06-19 13:31:54 UTC

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Would it get anything done though?

2025-06-18 23:11:52 UTC

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Cool. I read the first paragraph and hit "submit." That's so helpful; I never know what to write to elected officials.

2025-06-18 22:54:16 UTC

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I see there's a block of text in the comment field already. Is that yours or a template?

2025-05-12 15:40:55 UTC

Sighted friendos... why have I been seeing boosts of posts lately without alt-text? Those make me sad... :ablobcatcry:

2025-05-08 15:04:53 UTC

I emptied the compost bucket outside but for some foolish reason put one chunk of rotten stuff down the garbage disposal and now I can't make it smell better in here. The cleaning ladies come in an hour and a half. Send lemons, please.

2025-04-30 22:47:24 UTC

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Glorious!

2025-04-26 22:05:58 UTC

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New emoji!

2025-04-24 00:58:10 UTC

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I don't know why but I'm hearing "meet the herbs" to the tune of "Feed the Birds" from Mary Poppins.

2025-04-04 23:22:03 UTC

I just finished watching the first episode of a very popular show, and I don't know why I feel sad? I'm someone who doesn't follow series, or big movie franchises, or very much "popular media" at all. I only started watching this series because my mom commented that she got it out of the library, and I decided to look on the platform I have free access to for the next couple months to see if it was there. Yes, it was, and I didn't even know it. (1/2)

2025-04-04 23:22:03 UTC

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I also don't know how to name the kind of comedy I like, but I've typically found that it doesn't align with "popular" humor. I didn't find this first episode that funny. Was it the physical humor, the jokes at others' expense? Probably both. TV is just generally lost on me.
Anyone wanna guess which show I'm talking about, given the hints? (2/2)

2025-04-02 18:50:00 UTC

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unintentional, but I just listened to this podcast episode about, among other things, "the little apple of death."
Tasting the forbidden fruit https://one.npr.org/i/1268510023:1268510025

2025-03-28 22:13:34 UTC

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Do they smell nice? Sometimes we get very fragrant violets around here (upstate NY)

2025-03-21 22:22:50 UTC

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Yum to those in a few months.

2025-02-23 14:37:52 UTC

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Happy birthday! Looks like a cool haul.

2025-02-21 02:43:01 UTC

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Makes sense. ❤️‍🩹

2025-02-21 02:34:16 UTC

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Thanks for understanding. I'm sorry I mentioned the worst-case scenario. Offering you hugs, and pets for your girl.

2025-02-21 02:22:41 UTC

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I also had my cat on meds for the hyperthyroid twice, and it did not play well with her liver either time. The last time was earlier this year and she stopped eating altogether; we had to put her to sleep 3.5 weeks ago.
Sincerely hoping you can find a good longterm solution.

2025-02-18 13:10:21 UTC

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Is the scientific name after Greta? (runs to Wikipedia) Edit: nope.

2025-01-30 20:47:52 UTC

Anyone know if ResistBot is still around? I did leave a message at the office of one of my senators, but Resistbot had the option to send to multiple people. https://mastodon.social/@pennyfwd/113919020878930394

2025-01-27 17:34:25 UTC

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Hopey is now at peace. I was able to have her on my lap as she drifted off, and I found it so comforting and peaceful. Now I don't have to be worried that she won't eat, or on alert for awful sounds, or wonder where she is when she isn't in arm's reach.
I'm going to try for a nap now. Thank you to all who have followed along and sent love and support this past week.

2025-01-27 13:25:19 UTC

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Is there narration or just video? I would love this kind of thing with even a little explanation of what's in view.

2025-01-26 08:50:51 UTC

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We just found Hopey hiding in the guest room closet; fortunately that's where her spare bed stays. She hasn't touched any of the food we left out and can only keep water down half the time, so in a few hours I'll try to make an at-home vet appointment for Monday. Will spend today loving on her and talking to her.

2025-01-26 01:06:33 UTC

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Ugh, I spoke too soon. Throwing up count set back to 0. :ablobcatcry:

2025-01-26 00:41:20 UTC

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Good signs:
-Hopey spent a few minutes just now drinking drips from the bathtub faucet by catching them in her paw and licking it
-She has not made the horrible gagging sounds since we made the decision to cancel today's appointment
-She gave some normal sounding meows for the first time in several days
As I told Mom--who is staying overnight to help with observation--"I did not name this cat Hope for nothing."

2025-01-25 19:43:47 UTC

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Mom and I are both having second thoughts, because Hopey jumped in the bathtub like she used to do. It seems she's fighting back...we want another opinion. I've called the at-home vet to cancel today's appt.

2025-01-25 03:01:30 UTC

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Not sure when I'll be back to read everyone's posts. it'll be fucking hard, but I need some time to process.

2025-01-25 02:59:52 UTC

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Tonight my twin best friends came over for hugs and to say goodbye to Hopey. It's also helped to talk to her directly: telling her how much I love her and what a good friend she's been, reminiscing about the good times we had together. (2/2)

2025-01-25 02:59:52 UTC

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It's been a tough day. Tomorrow afternoon we'll say our last goodbye.
I'm scared about the future after she's gone—petting and cuddling her has been a real anchor for me in stressful times over the past 7 years—but I know it's the right decision since she won't eat. (1/2)

2025-01-24 17:11:03 UTC

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About 45 mins ago she went and had a big drink from a water dish, and I think is keeping it down. 😄

2025-01-24 13:41:03 UTC

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We went to the emergency vet this morning. Since she's not keeping even water down, we've decided it's best to say goodbye. We're currently at home--I want to try for at least one more cuddle--and I'll set up a time with the at-home vet for tonight or tomorrow. 😿 😻

2025-01-24 01:58:02 UTC

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I keep thinking of how my cat's name is Hope, and losing her this week feels too on-the-nose. (2/2)

2025-01-24 01:58:02 UTC

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I'm scared.
Mom came over tonight to give Hopey a second dose of appetite stimulant. Hopey took it, but threw up shortly afterward. We tried some different offerings of food, even scrambled egg, and she wasn't interested. Also, the yellowing of her fur has apparently spread beyond just on her tummy.
I'm expecting a call from the doc tomorrow, and I'm scared of what options are left. (1/2)

2025-01-23 11:22:22 UTC

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I heard her nosing around her bowl of crunchies around half an hour ago. From the ~10 kibbles that were there, she might have eaten three, but it's something.
The info on the stimulant says that one of the side effects is vocalizing. yes, I can attest that it is. Hopey is usually a pretty quiet girl, at least with me, so the random meowing when she's wandering around is a little disconcerting.

2025-01-22 23:33:27 UTC

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Got home ~half an hour ago with meds to stimulate her appetite. She's currently in her bed in the kitchen. I'm just letting some cello music wash over me.

2025-01-22 14:00:32 UTC

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Talked to the vet around half an hour ago. We have an appt for bloodwork this afternoon. I'm just anxious and trying to coordinate work responsibilities around this.

2025-01-22 02:57:31 UTC

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Hope ate very little, if anything, today, but is semi-active—i.e., makes some sounds, let Dad rub her tummy when he brought me home from chorale rehearsal. I'm expecting a check-in call from the vet tomorrow or the next day.
I left rehearsal about 20 mins early because I was worried about the kitty and it was turning into a spiral. Mom had given Dad some tasty lemon cookies for me though, which was a nice little treat.

2025-01-20 18:56:15 UTC

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It's been a few hours since the dr called me back. For now I'll go back to giving Hopey the special prescription food and we'll see how she is at her follow-up appt next week. Thanks for all the supportive notes. 😻

2025-01-20 14:08:13 UTC

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I called the vet back and gave them some more info about the last time she was on a med for the hyperthyroid--lethargy, yellowing fur. Now waiting for a call back from the doc.
The crunchies have now been eaten, so that's good news. We'll get through this.

2025-01-20 13:22:48 UTC

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Just made an appointment at the vet's in a couple hours. Crunchies offered last night have not been eaten, nor this morning's wet food.
Time to get dressed, I s'pose.

2025-01-19 17:18:54 UTC

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My mom came over with some different wet food, which the kitty ate, but not the crushed pill at the bottom of the bowl. She's apparently onto the trick.

2025-01-19 12:40:13 UTC

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She's had some crunchies this morning. We're currently back in/on my bed, big napping mood. I'll call the vet tomorrow.

2025-01-19 04:43:14 UTC

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After a bit of a nap, we both got up. I heard her use the litterbox, but wasn't sure where she went after that. Feeling a little desperate, I offered some nip, to which she chirped a bit and enjoyed. Then she hung out in her tunnel for a bit, then I heard her eat her crunchies. Then she hopped up onto my bed by herself, which always makes me happy. So things are good. :)

2025-01-18 23:25:02 UTC

I just prepped Hopey's evening medicated meatball, but she just stayed in her bed. Hand delivered her some crunchies which she did eat, but I've been remembering the last time we tried meds for her hyperthyroid, which made her very lethargic and even made her white fur turn yellow when she didn't feel the urge to use the litterbox.

2025-01-09 13:33:46 UTC

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https://youtu.be/CEfXdaXk8l0?feature=shared

2025-01-04 14:27:44 UTC

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I haven't (and won't be) out to inspect it myself, but Dad said that when he'd finished shoveling it started coming down hard again, so afaik it's still doing so.

2025-01-04 14:22:20 UTC

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My dad just called me ~half an hour ago to ask if I needed my driveway cleared. Nope. Today = stay inside on the couch with a book. :)

2024-12-19 19:43:28 UTC

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Well, where I currently work is
also a training/apprenticeship shop, so getting hired outside is the goal. :)

2024-12-19 19:32:35 UTC

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Uuuuugggghhhh! Gross! (My boss is very pushy about using LinkedIn...I hate the vibe there so much.)

2024-12-15 22:41:03 UTC

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So great, so random.

2024-12-15 22:02:04 UTC

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What does it look like?

2024-12-15 02:55:31 UTC

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Could you please explain the "spin up/spin down" orientations? I looked on Wikipedia and only got a lot of confusing (to me) physics jargon.

2024-12-14 14:04:03 UTC

one @npub1tud…8du9, please.

2024-12-11 01:38:09 UTC

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Deer?

2024-12-07 16:17:11 UTC

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Based solely on the titles here, I was planning to vote for the dandelion, but when I went to hit the "vote" button, my phone insisted that I was supposed to select "dog head decapitated." (I tried three times!)
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

2024-12-03 16:49:42 UTC

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We got snow here yesterday…

2024-12-02 18:26:43 UTC

How I test to see if the squash I just took out of the oven is done cooking:
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Squish the squash. Is the squash squishable?

2024-11-26 02:56:25 UTC

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I thought I'd pop in and mention a great book I read this weekend: Calling for a Blanket Dance by Oscar Hokeah. A tough read in parts, but ultimately a beautiful story about family and community. #IndigenousBooks #bookstodon

2024-11-24 14:25:41 UTC

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Good morning. How are you feeling?

2024-11-24 01:26:22 UTC

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Pulcritudinous

2024-11-23 22:28:34 UTC

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I had both in the same day a month or two ago and pretty much slept most of the following day. Good luck.

2024-11-23 10:40:17 UTC

Reading a sample of a book and one of the blurbs (i.e., recs from other authors) says that the characters will leave an "inedible mark on your heart."
Um...
I think the word you're looking for is "indelible.” 🤨

2024-11-19 21:54:06 UTC

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Oooh that looks yum.

2024-11-19 12:27:47 UTC

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Ooh, I haven't heard of these. Mostly Southern?

2024-11-17 01:01:37 UTC

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This reminds me of going out to breakfast with my mom the other day. I think we were the only non-male customers. They were all talking loudly. Don't know about armed or not.

2024-11-15 20:27:33 UTC

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It’s been sunny here this morning

2024-11-14 20:08:15 UTC

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Whenever I hear "clubmoss" I expect it to be wielding a heavy log.

2024-11-05 11:29:57 UTC

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Could you share the recipe please?

2024-11-01 00:20:08 UTC

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Wow! I just talked to my mom, and they only had two groups!

2024-10-28 02:27:55 UTC

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What's the nearest town? Trying to determine how far it is from me so maybe my parents and I can check it out sometime (likely next summer.)

2024-10-27 21:22:28 UTC

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Still in the Adirondacks?

2024-10-27 21:21:27 UTC

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I found *another* bud on my pepper plants the other day! They were already very prolific this year (enough so that I wonder whether I should switch to something else next year because I don't typically use that many peppers...)

2024-10-27 01:55:42 UTC

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When I was a kid (8-12yo) I went to a 4H camp in the Adirondacks and that pine smell was definitely a beloved feature/memory! (I did come home with qe pitch in my heir one year...from sitting under a tree, I guess.)

2024-10-27 01:52:43 UTC

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Whaaaaat! He's never had hot cider before? One of my absolute faves this time of year! That and apple crisp.

2024-10-26 22:12:31 UTC

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*waves from a couple hours away*

2024-10-20 22:26:32 UTC

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Yum! Sounds good!

2024-10-19 15:15:57 UTC

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More orange! ⭐️

2024-10-10 21:37:12 UTC

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It was at a social in memory of a neighbor, and I believe served from a slow cooker.

2024-10-10 21:16:10 UTC

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I remember finding a bay leaf in a bowl of chili once--right on top, so maybe planned that way? 🤷