by Mel | Mar 19, 2025 | Life
And just like that it’s March. The first quarter of the year has been strange. A combination of medication changes and the winter blahs mean that despite some islands of glowing connection I’ve been frustrated by the time it takes to recharge. (Or perhaps,...
by Mel | Jan 18, 2025 | Read
Key: ↺ Reread▶ Recommend▨ DNF The Grief of Stones – Katherine Addison ▶Lora Selezh – Katherine AddisonThe Witness for the Dead – Katherine AddisonMelusine – Katherine Addison (as Sarah Monette) ↺The Virtu – Katherine Addison (as Sarah...
by Mel | Jul 2, 2024 | Read, Uncategorized
It’s officially July (?!) and I thought I’d share what I’ve read so far this year. Key: ↺ Reread▶ Recommend▨ DNF A Tyrany of Queens – Foz MeadowsA Rogue of One’s Own – Evie DunmoreBookshops & Bonedust – Travis Baldree ▶The...
by Mel | Apr 18, 2024 | Art
This week’s funtime drawing is a selection of delightful cat positions. Perhaps at some point I’ll make a proper poster out of them, but for now I’m having fun drawing without pressure. xo
by Mel | Jan 19, 2024 | Life
Ahahaha let’s not look at the calendar. Shhhh, step away. Anyway. Recently I’ve embarked on a studio reorganization quest – it’s one of those things that has to get a lot messier before it gets better – so I’ve been sticking to...
by Mel | Aug 16, 2023 | Art, Make
It’s just about art prompt season! The summer has been busy (for the best reasons) but I’ve really missed having scheduled art time. As September comes speeding toward us (OH BOY ALREADY) I’m starting up my daily drawings again – but this time...
by Mel | Aug 1, 2023 | Life
Mango and Marty both love the fuzzy blanket so much that they’ve called a temporary truce. Each day they touch a little bit more. Charlie helps act as a mediator sometimes since she will sleep on anyone that is still long enough. Yesterday was the best though...
by Mel | Jul 4, 2023 | Life
A year ago yesterday we brought home a very long but wee three month old kitten <3 She was so light! And could jump like she had springs in her butt — right over the barrier I put in the doorway while the cat fam sniffed each other out. Mango waited a day...
by Mel | Jun 28, 2023 | Art
It’s been over a year of excavation behind us &A neighbour’s outdoor cat killed the mama bird &E found the babies all dead in their nest &Charlie hides each time she hears the blasting warning &When will we get some rest. Digital...
by Mel | Jun 24, 2023 | Life, Photography
Creeping buttercup by the shed / camas in bloom between garry oaks / climbing roses in the garden
