EMc2

@emcc28

Chicago mom, feminist, former SciFi conrunner, traveler, geek, scuba, gamer. Likes oceans, cephalopods and corvids. Head cook at Waffle House for cats. Loves kindness. No AI. "I have usernames older than you" She/Her.

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EMc2@emcc28· 11d

No cheating, post your lock screen.

My lock screen is a shot I took in Alaska. Ocean in the foreground, snowy mountains in the background.

EMc2@emcc28· 21d

My (very) late start sunflowers are about to bloom. This was an experiment as they are all in containers since we have no yard. I enjoy how this one is flipping me off, probably due to the lack of yard and late planting this year. 😉

A partially opened yellow sunflower with a couple of petals unfurled at the top. The foliage beneath is pale green with a silver sheen. In the background is a concrete block and red brick structure.

EMc2@emcc28· May 19

Good morning Chicago (5:15am).

Sunrise shown reflected in orange blush clouds against a bluing sky. There is an iron railing in the foreground with power lines behind it.

EMc2@emcc28· Apr 18

Happy #Caturday This is my chonky boi, made of fluff and sweetness. We call him Shadow because he follows me everywhere. He's sweet, dumb and uses brute force to open doors. He trills when purring and is super soft. He will cuddle all day if you want. 🥰

A cat lies on it's back sleeping on top of a gray sofa cushion. His left paw outreached toward the camera, right leg down mid chest but elevated. His head is back, mouth partially open. He is securely wedged between the back of the sofa and the pillow he lounges on. Faint gray and black striped markings are visible along his left flank and right side of face. He is at peace.

EMc2@emcc28· Feb 27

Text I sent my bestie (who lives in Mexico) this morning conveying my confusion on what to wear because even for Chicago, this has been some crazy weather. Also, the weed onesie is synthetic and will keep you toasty in -17F 🥵

White rectangle on black background showing Fri, Sat, Sun down the left side, a sun a snowflake and a cloud down the middle and temp ranges on right which say 33-62, 29-36, 25-30 showing Chicago weather for the next 3 days.
Underneath is a blue text box which reads "wtf? I don't know how to dress for today. I feel i should wear the weed onesie with capris under it"

EMc2@emcc28· Jan 5

Stumbled across a 2 yr old comment (on a friend's blog) from someone I follow on here and it was so spot on. Gave me a big smile. 100% correct.

Text comment screenshot reading: He. Did not. Verify. The output. At my old company, we fired temps for a lot less than that. It's doesn't matter how hoity-toity you are or how much alleged experience you have - if you don't do something this basic... It's like a surgeon refusing to wash their hands before an open-heart surgery because they're a rockstar, and they don't have the time for such petty nonsense. so no, Im sorry, but your friend is objectively bad at programming. He had one job. :)

EMc2@emcc28· Dec 27

Here's my sweet tuxedo girl, at the top of the cat gym, chasing her tail. This has been an awful year. I appreciate any chance for a smile and these little furry weirdos always provide. 😻 #Caturday

Black and white cat, upside down, half through a hole in a wall mounted cat gym. The wall behind her is gray, the canvas and wood parts are off white. She is trying to reach her tail, which is outside the gym, from an escape hole in the top of the gym.

Zoomed out photo showing black and white cat about 9 feet off the ground on a wall mounted, beige, canvas and wood cat gym. Walls are gray, the window blind is down and white. You can make out an antique chest under the cat gym and the corner of a large multi color painting on the left side.

EMc2@emcc28· Dec 16

I saw this pin from @fossilforager.bsky.social earlier this year and sent a link to my bestie. My bday was on 12/8 and I got my pin from her! It's perfect and lovely and I couldn't be happier. 🥰

A jewelry pin of a whale carcass (deadfall) in tan tones crawling with octopus and hagfish and eels.

EMc2@emcc28· Nov 29

My non-Satan cat is a DM on weekends. She's horrified at what the party has chosen to do in the cemetery. #caturday

A small black and white tuxedo cat sits on gray plush swivel chair at a gray table behind a DnD Dungeon Master's screen. Her tongue is slightly out and she looks like she's just been told something shocking. Her left paw is slightly raised.

EMc2@emcc28· Nov 27

"You've just died. The 6th photo in your gallery is what killed you." HAHAHA Satan Cat! Yes, 100%, this is what will kill me. The only surprise will be which method she chooses.

Gray and white and cream cat sits daintily on a gray sofa. In front of her is an ipad showing a Lords of Waterdeep game. The ipad is resting on a blue and gold geode pillow. Behind the cat is wooden fireplace hearth and glass fireplace doors.

EMc2@emcc28· Nov 7

Legalized weed and Costco selling these. Nothing like a gentrified hot pocket to get me through a Chicago winter. 😂 (you know those are going to be tasty as hell)

Red, white and blue package showing a croissant filled with smoked ham and swiss cheese. 8 are contained within.

EMc2@emcc28· Oct 28

Just a girl, standing in front of her demon possessed cat, asking for peace. Over 4 decades of animal experience - this cat is the single most energetic, intelligent, pita, of all of them. Dogs np, tarantulas np, horses slight problem, even wild animal rescues were easy compared to her. 🙄 Luv her

Inquisitive looking dilute calico cat with mixed white, gray and buff fur stands half out between the spindles of a staircase landing looking down at the camera.

EMc2@emcc28· Oct 13

I really think Chicago could rock this and join our axolotls with the Portland frogs for bio-democratic diversity.

A large pink and white inflatable Axolotl that is happy to stand up for democracy. It is standing on dark hardwood floors in front of a interior staircase.

EMc2@emcc28· Oct 13

Yep, hard same PJ cat, hard same. However, we must get up, defend democracy and protect our communities. This is the way. (We also need to get groceries, parent teen, do house chores, find a new dr, get HVAC fixed and be there for our friends.) At least the temps outside are finally fall. 👍

Black & white cat is sleeping on her side, her front paws, both white tipped are crossed in front of her face, covering her eyes. She has a fluffy white belly and is moderately overweight but don't tell her. Her white fur is softer than her black fur.

EMc2@emcc28· Oct 10

I love this city. 🥰

Left hand holding black coffee mug with a Chicago Parks Sign on it in dark green that says STFU about Chicago with park district logos for services beneath it. In the background is a large painting of teal circles and 3D objects hung on a gray wall

Red and black chalkboard sign with the words “Ice Ice melt away, Chicago doesn’t fucking play” on a sidewalk with yellow fall leaves.

EMc2@emcc28· Sep 22

What I'm wearing to the Rapture.

A sexy woman (Helen Mirren) with white hair, styled in short waves. Bright red lip, fantastic gray plaid trousers with black belt and black oxfords with a white blouse, barely visible under a blue trench coat buttoned. She's on a catwalk, holding a stylish walking cane.

EMc2@emcc28· Aug 29

Fun fact, dilute calicos are the favorite hosts for demonic possession. Only the truly smart and devious demons select them.

Gray, white, orange cat with green eyes, laying on her side on a teal blanket with a large green pillow behind her. She looks vaguely annoyed by life but she also knows she's in charge here.

EMc2@emcc28· Aug 21

She helps me play Waterdeep. She’s better at it than I am because she’s ruthless and blocks my best moves.

Small dilute calico cat seen from behind, head and shoulders only. Peering into a iPad screen showing a game of Lords of Waterdeep but most of the screen is blocked by her head. The iPad is laying on a blue and silver geode pillow and the cat’s front paw is on a ladies bent leg at the bottom of the iPad.

EMc2@emcc28· Jul 25

I love Vancouver, BC and didn't want to come home. It remains one of my favorite places to visit and every time I see something different. Much needed week off from the ever present US-dread.

Mossy gray stone with tall evergreens on mountain. City of West Vancouver and Burrard Inlet in the background.

Woman in a green helmet, white capri pants and black tank top, walking on a wire, holding two more wires at shoulder height, silhouetted by giant fir trees. Height of wires about 3 stories off the ground.

Fir trees and mountain face in foreground, very green and lush with gray stones. City of Vancouver, BC visible way off in the background.

Pacific Ocean on the west side of Vancouver, BC. There is a white trail in the water from current and small boats that have passed. Way off in the distance is a small tree filled island alone. On the left and bottom of the photo are rocks and scrub bushes.

EMc2@emcc28· Jul 17

Oh yeahhhhh! Had to dust off my crew but they still slay.

Igoo, Zandor, Zok, Tara, Tundro, Dorno, Gloop & Gleep of the Herculoids cartoon circa 1967

EMc2@emcc28· Jun 29

Here come the tomatoes! The eggplant is looking good too. Helps I've been obsessively watering and tending them this year since we're not traveling as often.

A large gray pot containing a green support cage and 2 healthy green cherry tomato plants both with tiny green unripe tomatoes growing on them

EMc2@emcc28· May 1

I had the nerve to go out last night and home to this. I haven't felt like I blew a curfew in 40 years, thanks cat!

gray faced, white chested, dilute calico cat with green eyes sitting on a gray sofa with a blue geode pillow. Looking at the camera with an annoyed expression because she wanted to be fed.

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EMc2@emcc28· Mar 27

Yesterday was amazing, loved exploring this hacienda and learning about its past. The cenotes swim was thrilling and absolutely gorgeous! 🥰 www.cenoteshaciendamucuyche.com/es/recorrido

EMc2@emcc28· Mar 26

Spring Break vacation is going well. Love our friend’s home here in the Yucatán.

Lush tropical greenery surrounding a paved driveway.

Bright red hibiscus flower with small Mexican bee approaching it.

EMc2@emcc28· Mar 8

Another lovely day!

EMc2@emcc28· Feb 1

Happy #Caturday! PJ would like you to know it's ok to cover your eyes and nap if you need to. It's been a rough couple of weeks!

Sleeping tuxedo cat, laying on a gray sofa pillow, covering her eyes and face with one adorable paw

EMc2@emcc28· Jan 26

Thinking of Alaska. (Mendenhall glacier, August, 2022, personal photo)

EMc2@emcc28· Jan 25

She wants you to have a happy day.

Dilute calico cat on her back, offering up a tempting danger tummy and looking innocent while doing it.

EMc2@emcc28· Oct 29

I… I have never desired toast more! Someone deserves a writing credit for this menu. Well done! 😂