Elisabeth Van Every
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Elisabeth Van Every
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Writer, editor, educator, naturalist, knower of things. Wildlife interp, media, film, fandom, politics, noir, goth, fashion, cocktails, hockey, public health/COVID safety, anything else I find of interest. Animal photos sometimes. Caution: Swears. She/her.
A movie that takes place where you're from
(if you know this without researching you're a real one)
(also it mostly wasn't filmed here despite being set here)
November 23, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Ashton Cumby with the giant bear we brought. ❤️💚💙🤍
November 23, 2025 at 3:00 AM
And here’s what it looked like after their 1st goal. One of the most touchingly absurd things I’ve experienced.
November 23, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Also, it’s Teddy Bear Toss night. We are lightweights compared to some other attendees—people came with trash bags full of plush toys.
November 23, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Tonight’s date night! Yes, again. It’s how the schedule worked out.
November 23, 2025 at 12:38 AM
It’s that time again
November 22, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Happy adoptiversary to our detective girls. 1st photo. They met & chose us, and we signed the paperwork, one year ago today. (They didn't come home with us right away because we weren't quite ready; then they turned out to have upper respiratory infections that the shelter wanted to clear first.)
November 21, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Update: She has shifted to lobster-cracking tool
November 21, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Tight roumd!
November 21, 2025 at 3:42 AM
This morning I prepped my tea before feeding the pets, which included stepping out to get a mug I’d left on the coffee table. Miss Effie Cat, my supervisor, YELLED at me for leaving the kitchen before feeding her. Guess I know the order of my responsibilities now. 😜
(Photo to show how stern she is)
November 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM
We've had 4 other cats since he passed, all more or less adults (ages have been hazy--some youngish, but not kittens), and all rescues one way or another. They've all brought their own joys, love, and laughter.
L: Kaga and Squish (both RIP)
R: Effie and Torchy (current)
November 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM
This creamsicle boy came from PAWS near Seattle. He was at least 2 yrs old, likely older. His greatest talent was getting into trouble...but he looked after me like no other animal I've ever had. He was the cat love of my life. Said goodbye to him 20 yrs ago this month, still miss him.
November 19, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Look what I got! EEL FACTS!!!!
Get your own from @sarahmackattack.bsky.social!
November 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
“Aren’t you worried about having a huge, strong GSD living with much smaller cats?”
Please see these photos for why we are not concerned about this. The dog was lying on the bed in the second photo until Miss Effie decided to lie there too. He is utterly submissive to the cats.
November 18, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Ending the weekend on a sweet note. Good night.
November 17, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Capping off our week of hockey, it’s junior hockey night again. We almost bagged on this one due to cumulative exhaustion from the week, work, & errands today, but ultimately we wanted to see our kids play.
November 15, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Back at the boy aquarium! Different seats tonight.
November 14, 2025 at 2:42 AM
This European robin thoroughly disapproves of anyone who would cross the Starbucks picket line.
November 13, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Good evening from the Boy Aquarium! 😝
November 12, 2025 at 2:33 AM
The U.S. doesn't really do the poppies, but I assume most people understand the meaning. I took these photos last month at the Tower of London, of this exhibit of ceramic poppies commemorating WWII. It's very powerful to see them and reflect on the meaning. lialondon.net/ceramic-popp...
November 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM
6. Coolest Film Noir Character:
"Acme Bookshop Proprietress" (the character has no name) played by Dorothy Malone in THE BIG SLEEP. Nerdy, educated, smart, up for being part of a PI's adventure, sexy, great banter, and VERY helpful. Her screen time:viewer impact ratio is huge. #NoirvemberChallenge
November 6, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Effie (top) and Torchy reporting in!
November 5, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Just had a very good pub lunch with this attentive young lady monitoring us. Just in case any snacks were available.
November 3, 2025 at 1:40 PM
We are finishing off our final day in London with a nice calm nature walk. In a cemetery. (Highgate Cemetery, to be specific.)
November 3, 2025 at 12:50 PM
I posted this image yesterday from the exhibition in London where he talks about this idea and said that the quote made me cry, and this here in the video in the quoted post is is WHY that quote in my image made me cry.
November 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM