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Barrie Abalard she/her
@barrieabalard.bsky.social
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Neck deep in the Big Muddy. And you? (Pete Seeger)

Here and queer. Bi+. The bitch is back.

My cat is soooo judging you. My pic: MBTA Red Line crossing Longfellow/Charles R

#nostarterpacks #LGBTQ #proudgrantifa
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For all the #MAGAts out there, who are mostly illiterate and proud of it, from what i can suss out.
Edward Gorey type illustration of a child listening to an adult male who is reading. "Real men read."
December 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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If you have someone in your life who holds up more than half the sky for you and/or others, make sure you ask if they're doing all right. Today and every day. I'm willing to bet they don't get asked nearly enough and feel unappreciated. #strong
Male lion looking up, in black and white photo. "the worst part about being strong is that no one ever asks if you're okay."
December 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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On this day in 2013, in the kitchen of our former home in southern NJ. I would have loved to have stayed there, but the greedy SOBs who ruined things for a lot of us starting in September, 2008, killed that and many other dreams.
Pot of red poinsettias on a wooden table in front of a bow window, with light snow cover on the ground and bushes outside the window
December 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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The firepit bar at #ThePeppermill #LasVegas December 2014. I need to return. #myphoto #nofilter
Two alcoholic drink glasses sitting in front of a circular liquid firepit in darkened bar
December 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Two Xmas trees for you to contemplate. #chemistry #mementomori
A Christmas tree covered in skulls and bones for ornaments. Periodic table seen as a christmas tree "O Chemistree"
December 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Two photos of a sleeping Rassie from so many years ago--maybe 14. #caturdayeveryday #cats #myphotos #nofilter
Photo of a sleeping mostly white cat with gray/black tabby markings on head and ears Photo of a sleeping mostly white cat with gray/black tabby markings on head and ears, photo mostly the head and neck
December 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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#reminder although not all of these plants are deadly, they will make your cat pretty f'n sick and no one will be happy about it. So if they are the type of cat who loves to nosh on plants and flowers, keep the plants/flowers out of your house, or in a room the #cats can't access.
Poisonous holiday plants for cats: poinsettias, lillies, holly, mistletoe Keep cats safe
December 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Why I like #cats. I'm sure Harvey would do this. We are of similar sensibilities. #Fthesystem
First frame: white cat lying onf the floor contemplating a holiday tree. Second frame: tree is on the floor and cat is sitting on the tree's former pedestal. Caption: FUCK THE SYSTEM
December 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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My giant brass balls. I even got three. What U got? Don't F with me.

(Prudential Center, Boston, Dec #2015 #myphoto #nofilter)
Three stacked giant gold colored holiday balls photo
December 4, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Damn straight. #creative #art #writing #singer
"Creative people need time to sit around and do nothing"
December 3, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Can't say I'm looking forward to 2026, but as long as I'm above ground and functioning without wheelchair, two canes, etc., I'm down with making new mistakes to replace the old tired ones.
Signpost photo. Pointing left is same old mistakes, pointing right is glorious new mistakes on the signs
December 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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I think I must buy these. #itme in another life, at least, the #Paris one is. Not pimping, just giving credit to etsy seller ChucklingChipmunk. Benefits Cat House on the Kings in California. #cats #supportcatcharities
www.etsy.com/listing/4384...
Series of pics, a 1950s stylish woman on holiday with her cat. Paris, Malibu, skiing the Alps, sailing the Mediterranean.
November 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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2019 T'giving: 1st night in #NYC I was in hotel hell (place near left photo) complete w/black mold bath. 2nd 3rd 4th nights, found the deal of the century in hotel heaven. My view from the 54th floor, #midtown (right). On that trip I sang #Messiah at #carnegiehall w/a whole lotta others #myphotos
West edge of Central Park, NYC, north of Columbus Circle, before dawn, maybe 6:20 am. My photo. Midtown NYC hotel my view from the 54th floor, all the gorgeous lights of New York absolute jewels before you. My photo
November 29, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Painting by #EdwardHopper, Automat, 1927. Still a favorite.
Painting by Edward Hopper, Automat, 1927. Womam sitting with a cup of coffee all alone late at night in a New York City Automat, a kind of restaurant back then.
November 29, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Miss Kitty looking like she's sleeping on a cloud. Photo and effects, from son in law. Maybe 2017? RIP, sweet old girl.
Small female tuxedo cat looking like she's sleeping on a cloud. White face pink nose and mouth.
November 29, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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True friend.
A good friend will not just tell you it's all going to be fine. A good friend will tell you it's really fucked and the next few months will be hell, but they will phone in for pizza, pour their best liquor, and say, "You will not face this hell alone."
November 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Harvey enjoying a snooze on a warm car.

I'm not sure about streaming--probably winging it--but thinking of taking in the Harry Nilsson documentary I discovered last night. I'm a fan of his music, and it was too late to watch the doc last night, so, well, good stuff
gray and white cat lying on a silver car's hood, facing away from the camera
November 27, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Post an image of one of your favorite holiday films.
Photo still from Trading Places, Ackroyd, Murphy, JL Curtis, not sure of the other actor who played the manservant of Ackroyd's character. They are all in costume on a train.
November 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Post an image of one of your favorite holiday movies.
Photo of Billy Bob Thornton sneering, cigarette in hand, in Bad Santa
November 25, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Your daily Z*n
Optimist: glass half full Pessimist: Glass half empty Physicist: (scientific formula I don't know) lol
November 23, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Filmed in Delaware
Robin Williams in Dead poets society
November 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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My all-time favorite #Thanksgiving cartoon. #turducken
Cartoon of a turkey, duck, and chicken in a bed together, smoking cigarettes. "Having satisfied their curiosity, the three friends went their separate ways, and never discussed 'making a turducken' again."
November 22, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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I think I'd enjoy spending time with these guys. #bluesbrothers
Still photo from the blues brothers movie, Jake and Elwood sitting in the front seat of their car. "It's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses." "HIT IT!"
November 22, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Taken 11/21/2014 #nofilter with an older Android phone camera. First time I hiked the Pinnacles. #Kentucky
The woods on a sunny day in the Pinnacles, east central Kentucky, Berea College land. Path in the woods on a sunny day in the Pinnacles, east central Kentucky, Berea College land
November 22, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Miss Kitty, floating on a cloud. (RIP, sweet one.) #caturday
Photo of a small female tuxedo cat, mostly her face, appearing as if she's lying on a cloud.
November 22, 2025 at 5:39 PM