Texas Tricia

@needtovent

Dog lover. Shelter volunteer. #Adoptdontshop. Book nerd, photographer, jigsaw puzzler, recycler, resister, voter, 🔵 in a red state. Hot chocolate drinker. Save the 🌏,🐳, 🌲, & manatees. Childless cat lady--without the cats. Retired. NO DMs.

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Texas Tricia@needtovent· 22d

Not going anywhere or doing anything any time soon.

Screen shot of the DFW weather forecast for the next 14 days. All the temperatures are 100 degrees or above.

Texas Tricia@needtovent· 27d

Love this! Reminds me of Octavio Ocampo, whose art I love.

Image of art that looks like a skull from a distance, but is made up of other images combined to make the big picture.

Texas Tricia@needtovent· 29d

About to start #amreading Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr. #book 💙📚

Cover of the book Cloud Cuckoo Land. In the center is a blue sky with a cloud in it; surrounding the blue are gold buildings.

Texas Tricia@needtovent· Jul 9

Finished #reading Fields of Asphodel. I enjoyed it, but I know I would have enjoyed it more if I knew more about the mythology behind it. I did learn some things, like what an asphodel looks like. #book 💙📚

Photo of an asphodel, which is a six-petal white flower with a stripe of pink in the middle of the petal.

Texas Tricia@needtovent· Jul 5

Only took 3 stitches to fix the little mess I made this morning looking for something in the freezer.

Photo showing the 3rd finger on my right hand bandaged.

Texas Tricia@needtovent· Jul 4

Getting ready to start #reading Fields of Asphodel by Callie Rowland. #books 💙📚

Cover of the book Fields of Asphodel. The artwork shows 2 people facing each other; one holds a torch and sword.

Texas Tricia@needtovent· Jul 3

Started #amreading Going, Going, Gone by Nasheema Lennon. It's off to a good start--engaging characters, interesting story. #read #book 💙📚

Image of the cover of the book Going, Going, Gone by Nasheema Lennon.
The cover features a house with a person in an upstairs window set against a dark sky.

Texas Tricia@needtovent· Jul 3

Seen on my walk this morning. #flowers #nature

Close-up photo of red Crepe Myrtle. Branches are in the background; leaves in the lower left corner.

Photo of wild sunflowers in front of red Crepe Myrtle. Blue sky is in the background.

Texas Tricia@needtovent· Jul 2

#Flowers from my house. #nature #photography

Photo of purple-pink crepe myrtle with a spot of yellow in the middle. The backgroud is green leaves.

Close up of the inside of a red rose mallow showing pollen on the petals.

Close up photo of a lantana bush. It is various shades of green.

Photo of a red flower bud against a green background. Leaves are on the bottom.

Texas Tricia@needtovent· Jul 2

Finished #reading Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter. Not much depth and some questionable behavior by Agnes made this only a mediocre #book for me. 3 1/2 ⭐ 💙📚

Cover of Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett. The art shows cats in different positions and different places.

Texas Tricia@needtovent· Jul 1

Finally found a good rock for the #bird bath/drink station that will let the little ones use it safely.

Photo of a rock with lots of nooks and crannies resting in water in a red bird bath.

Texas Tricia@needtovent· Jun 30

Since I won't finish #reading another #book today...

Graphic from StoryGraph showing I read 8 books in June, among them Vagabond by Tim Curry, Twice by Mitch Albom, and Only You by Celeste Daniels.

Texas Tricia@needtovent· Jun 24

I'm really enjoying #reading Vagabond. Just finished the chapters on Rocky Horror, and now I have to watch it (even tho it's not nearly as good at home) in order to scratch an almost irresistible #timewarp itch. (Yes, I have the DVD, and a player, too.)

Photo of the cover of The Rocky Horror Picture Show DVD.

Texas Tricia@needtovent· Jun 23

Just treated myself and bought a copy of Tim Curry's #book Vagabond. Can't wait to get started #reading. Then as an *extra* treat, I bought 2 more #books! 💙📚

Photo of the ebook cover of Tim Curry's book Vagabond.

Texas Tricia@needtovent· Jun 21

Another bird-planted sunflower in my back yard. #flowers #nature

Photo of a sunflower. An out-of-focus wood fence is in the background.

Texas Tricia@needtovent· Jun 21

Oh, Poppa, how I wish you were here today so I could wish you a happy father's day. I know we'd have a great conversation...I'd love to hear what's going on with you, and I have so much to tell you, and I know some of it would make you chuckle--how I love the sound of that. I will always love you.

Sepia toned photo of my father as a young man looking over his shoulder.

Photo of my father as an older man looking at the camera with a surprised look on his face. Greenery is behind him.

Texas Tricia@needtovent· Jun 15

#DFW, this is Stewart, 1 of the #dogs at the shelter I volunteer at & he's looking for a home. I've spent time with him and he's soooo sweet & mellow. If you're looking for a new friend, contact Arlington Animal Services 1000 SE Green Oaks. (Sound's bad--I taped TV with my phone.)

Texas Tricia@needtovent· Jun 11

Saw these #flowers on my walk today. #nature #photography

Photo of a Spotted Knapweed (that's what the flower ID app said, but I'm not 100% sure). The flower has a white center, and light purple on the edges.

Texas Tricia@needtovent· Jun 10

Loved Sarah's Oil. I love "underdog wins" #movies based on true stories.

Promotional image for the movie Sarah's Oil.

Texas Tricia@needtovent· Jun 9

One of the kittens I fostered a couple weeks ago.

Photo of a grey striped cat on its back on my lap.

Texas Tricia@needtovent· Jun 9

Drinking my Dr Pepper slowwwlllllyyyy so I can really enjoy the taste.

Photo of a can of Dr Pepper Cream Soda Zero Sugar.

Texas Tricia@needtovent· Jun 5

Only You by Celeste Daniels was a pretty darn good #read. If #reincarnation and romance (and beautiful cover art) are your thing, check it out. #books #reading 💙📚

Photo of the cover of Only You by Celeste Daniels.

Texas Tricia@needtovent· Jun 5

Just back from the doctor where I found out I lost another 2 pounds (anxiety is good for something, I suppose). Celebrating with lemon muffins.

Photo of 4 lemon muffins on a plastic container.

Texas Tricia@needtovent· Jun 3

Went to the #library today. Started the first #book, and it's good so far, so hopefully my reading slump is over. 💙📚

Photo of Only You, by Celeste Daniels. The book is sitting on a brown wood table.

Texas Tricia@needtovent· May 28

Remote hogs to boot. #kittens #adoptdontshop ##petfoster

Photo of a kitten sitting on a remote. A brown and red pillow is on the bottom, and another kitten is on the right side.

Texas Tricia@needtovent· May 28

You get up for ONE minute & your seat's gone. **sigh** #kittens #adoptdontshop #petfoster

Photo of 3 kittens playing in the middle of a white bedspread on a chaise lounge.

Texas Tricia@needtovent· May 28

After breakfast nap. Growing up and gaining weight takes a lot of energy. #kittens #adoptdontshop #petfoster #spayneuter

Photo of 2 kittens sleeping on a white bedspread.

Texas Tricia@needtovent· May 27

The first bird-planted #sunflower 🌻of the season. #nature #photography #flower

Photo of a small sunflower. White bricks surround it.

Texas Tricia@needtovent· May 26

Those #cat videos really work. #kittens

Photo of a kitten watching a fish video on a tablet.

Texas Tricia@needtovent· May 25

Napping after an active morning. The black one is the runt of the litter, and the one I'm calling Skunk because of the white blaze. #kittens #petfoster #adoptdontshop