Not too late to post in celebration of International Cat Day! June and her siblings supervise every detail and keep their human on task—serving them, of course.

And here she is.

So honored to be owned by this huggable trio. It’s National Hug Your Cat Day!

Baking the perfect kitty loaf in the morning sun.

Typical Saturday—Clem Chowder and June napping and grooming in tandem. #Caturday

My screensaver, my heart. This is June, aka Juneberry, Junipurr, Junebug… #Caturday

I came home yesterday with a few groceries, briefly put the cold items in the fridge while this guy was yowling for his dinner, turned to get it and, yes, trod accidentally on his foot. It was over an hour before he forgave me.

Seeing a yellow tulip among a bed of pinks. You go, yellow tulip!

You mean like this? (Just before pushing one of her siblings off their current perch.)

So entertaining, so worth it.

My dad would also have loved watching the Artemis II mission this week. He was an Air Force engineer working with NASA on the moon program, as well as a Star Trek fan. Today, I toast my father, the Artemis crew, and wish for a safe reentry and splashdown this evening. LLAP 🖖

Hanging out with Clem Chowder. #WhiskersWednesday

I’m not going to post any spoilers here, but want to commend the French teachers who put together this year’s fabulous Manie Musicale competition, or contributed activities. Chapeau! (not in the final round, lol) Students were super engaged. #FrenchTeachers #ManieMusicale2026

And who can forget Korban’s cat Sweetie?

Friday perspective: Do you see Pandora as a furry baby rattle, or as a one legged C.S. Lewis creature from Narnia? 🤣 #CatsofBlueSky

Why we go to the stars. Cmdr. Sinclair of Babylon 5 said it best. Ad astra, Artemis II.

Central States 2026 began on a crisp, sunny day in Chicago. I got to meet one of my heroes! Bravo, Carrie Toth for your 1/2 day extension workshop: Assess with Finesse. So many experience based strategies, supported with research and data, and a wealth of materials. #CentralStates2026 #iTeachWL

Adopted nearly four years ago at the age of ten. He’s the bestest.

Half sun, half shadow, pure bliss. #Caturday

Game of Quotes! I plan to do this next time we read a full class novel in the target language. Check out Carrie Toth’s great activity on her Instagram or linktr.ee/somewheretoshare #FrenchTeachers #SpanishTeachers #IteachWL

AATF Chicago/Northern Illinois is the largest chapter of AATF, a professional organization for French teachers of all levels. AATF ChiNIL provides workshops, resources, social events and more. Join us on February 7th 9am-12pm at John Hancock College Prep in Chicago. Registration link in comments.

On vient de dévoiler le tableau officiel pour Manie Musicale 2026! La moitié des artistes sont des femmes. Est-ce que cette année on aura enfin une CHAMPIONNE? #FrenchTeachers #ManieMusicale2026

French teachers: registration for Manie Musicale 2026 is now open! Register your school by March 1 in order to participate. Link to the official website is in the comments. #FrenchTeachers #French #iTeach WL

Winter is here, so it’s a perfect weekend for a Game of Thrones rewatch. Currently viewing season 8 which, while largely panned, features one of my all time favorite scenes. Herein, Jaime knights Brienne of Tarth on the eve of battle, and damned if I tear up and applaud every time I see it.

Registration is now open! AATF Atelier d’Hiver: February 7, 9:00 - 12:00 @ John Hancock College Prep, Chicago. Use the QR code below, or the Eventbrite link in the comments. #aatfrench #FrenchTeachers

Substitute teaching in January means getting up in the dark, but you sometimes get a breathtaking sunrise as well.

Chicagoland French teachers: save the date! Registration link coming soon. #aatfrench #FrenchTeachers

Once again, the SW burbs seem to be ignored or a non priority.

Yes, this bean.

Yes. I adopted this handsome gent 3.5 years ago, when he was nine. Still going strong.