Testing her wings right before takeoff (takeoff went perfectly, and was not more than 30 seconds after this) #monarch #bugsky #insect

About 90 minutes post-hatch. #monarch #bugsky #insect

Husband sent me this earlier this morning. Hatch day is here! #bugsky #insect #monarch

We are getting closer to hatch day! The chrysalis is increasingly transparent. You can see a tiny hint of orange now. Fingers crossed that it waits to hatch until I'm back home. My spouse is keeping an eye on it for now and sending updates (he's invested in it now!)

While we are waiting for the hatch, here is a baby photo from one of the new caterpillars. Not even as long as my pinky nail! Clearly, someone has laid eggs in my garden and I couldn't be more pleased. #monarch #insects #bugsky

If you look closely, the wing pattern is beginning to be visible. #monarch #insects

We officially have a chrysalis! #monarch #insects

This guy is almost in position. Excited to watch the cocoon over the next few days. #monarch #insects

Photos from my garden today #bloomscrolling

Oh hi I guess I'm in the Mamdami club to.

Anyhow, mushroom shawarma on rice (too tired to make fresh bread today), cucumber salad with a pomegranate sesame dressing, and a spoonful of homemade preserved lemon toum. Everything homemade, even the preserved lemons in the toum. #foodsky 🍽️

Our ninebark is blooming for the first time, and I am inordinately pleased.

Business as usual at the end of our driveway. #ducks #TotallyQuackers

Lilac season is far too short.

Currently in a recovery caftan, on the deck.

Made a blitz torte for Mother's Day (mom loves meringue and cake, and this covers both bases). First time making it and it came out pretty well! The pastry cream centre is orange flavoured, with a bit of orange juice and zest. #foodsky 🍽️

Cooking my books: a mostly apple cake with toasted pecans, from Snacking Cakes.

When you lose @raffic.bsky.social ... He's fully correct btw. Don't envy @winnipegjets.com for the mess their goalie has made.

Dinner tonight was bao buns, with char siu, and quick pickled carrots. First time making this and I'm very happy with how it came out. #foodsky 🍽️

From Smitten Kitchen: Keepers - Chocolate Dulce Puddle Cakes Perfect for Valentine's Day. The ramekins that I have are bigger than the recipe called for, so the cakes are lower looking. Came out well, esp. for my first time making lava cakes. Very rich. @smittenkitchen.bsky.social #foodsky 🍽️

Cooking from my books: tonight's dinner is Saskatchewan Bison Stew, from Prairie. #foodsky 🍽️

Tonight's snickerdoodles look like mushroom caps, and I'm not mad #foodsky 🍽️

We spent the afternoon at Fred Penner's Christmas concert today and there was just so much joy in the room. It was wonderful.

Your last saved meme is your moral philosophy

Me explaining to my team at work just what was going to happen this afternoon.

End of the day great. Made a cherry shrub from BC cherries a few weeks ago, with vanilla bean. Threw in some sage and rosemary from the garden to the mix. It's delightful.

First time they've bloomed. Love colour contrast.

Pre-weekend palate cleanser. My pulmonaria is opening up, with lots of blooms. #gardening

It feels as though we're a bit early to see plants poking up, but here we are.

Geneviève, Hélène, Nathalie, Barbara, Anne-Marie, Maud, Maryse, Maryse, Anne-Marie, Sonia, Michele, Annie, Annie, Barbara. 35 years ago. Say their names. Remind the women in your life how important and loved they are.