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@laureltaylor.bsky.social
Once nearly voted “Most Likely to Have an Opinion”. Lover of food and books and cute things. Never shuts up about the greatness of public libraries and myofascial therapy balls
Made ALL THE COOKIES & CANDY with the kids to give to family. Eldest is home from first year of college and gets to be here *all* of advent (thanksgiving til Jan). Cantored at Mass Sat night and sang the best Advent songs, the Hurd Ready the way and People Look East (best alto lines) + King Has Come
December 16, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Made ALL THE COOKIES & CANDY with the kids to give to family. Eldest is home from first year of college and gets to be here *all* of advent (thanksgiving til Jan). Cantored at Mass Sat night and sang the best Advent songs, the Hurd Ready the way and People Look East (best alto lines) + King Has Come
How it started below, how it’s going
December 15, 2025 at 12:37 AM
How it started below, how it’s going
This is Floppy. Gifted to me in 1999 when I lived in a very cold Paris studio. Has lived in three countries with me and seen many hot water bottles but has lasted beautifully. Nothing more comforting that flannel sheets, duvet and Floppy
December 13, 2025 at 4:31 AM
This is Floppy. Gifted to me in 1999 when I lived in a very cold Paris studio. Has lived in three countries with me and seen many hot water bottles but has lasted beautifully. Nothing more comforting that flannel sheets, duvet and Floppy
And so it begins. We get more ambitious every year
December 7, 2025 at 10:19 PM
And so it begins. We get more ambitious every year
This is my personal one. I think about it several times a month. It rings so, so true to me
December 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM
This is my personal one. I think about it several times a month. It rings so, so true to me
Pro-tip: if you need to get your hot liquid down below the danger zone, use a metal cocktail shaker filled with ice water to put in the center in addition to an ice bath for the outside
November 29, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Pro-tip: if you need to get your hot liquid down below the danger zone, use a metal cocktail shaker filled with ice water to put in the center in addition to an ice bath for the outside
Behold, the Stuffing Pie. What we do is make double the gravy we need (since it’s not double the effort), and extra stuffing. Then I put frozen peas & carrots & cauliflower in a dish with leftover turkey, cover with the gravy and uncooked stuffing. Either cook & eat for Black Friday or freeze!
November 29, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Behold, the Stuffing Pie. What we do is make double the gravy we need (since it’s not double the effort), and extra stuffing. Then I put frozen peas & carrots & cauliflower in a dish with leftover turkey, cover with the gravy and uncooked stuffing. Either cook & eat for Black Friday or freeze!
Thankful today that our kitty has decided, after 5 years, that perhaps she’s interested in sitting on our laps or legs after all.
November 27, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Thankful today that our kitty has decided, after 5 years, that perhaps she’s interested in sitting on our laps or legs after all.
I resent having to get up early to get my kiddo ready for school, but this morning I did catch a gorgeous sunrise looking west over the Olympics in Seattle.
November 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I resent having to get up early to get my kiddo ready for school, but this morning I did catch a gorgeous sunrise looking west over the Olympics in Seattle.
Incredible light in Seattle right now
November 14, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Incredible light in Seattle right now
Not a CA voter so no idea how I got on Newsom’s mailing list but it sure felt good to give them my reason for unsubscribing, even if auto-correct did screw me over on “unhoused”. #DidThisToday
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September 19, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Not a CA voter so no idea how I got on Newsom’s mailing list but it sure felt good to give them my reason for unsubscribing, even if auto-correct did screw me over on “unhoused”. #DidThisToday
We are a family who really enjoys cute things and there’s a great shop in Pike Place Market called Osara Commissary so we make meals visually pleasing and meal-like with cat dishes. I especially used for the kids when they were small as it gave them such a thrill
August 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM
We are a family who really enjoys cute things and there’s a great shop in Pike Place Market called Osara Commissary so we make meals visually pleasing and meal-like with cat dishes. I especially used for the kids when they were small as it gave them such a thrill
Eighteenth outing for this drugstore party decoration. Grateful we got to use it in person before the legal adult goes off to college next week
August 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Eighteenth outing for this drugstore party decoration. Grateful we got to use it in person before the legal adult goes off to college next week
First bumper crop of Centennial crabapples, sweeter than most. Adapted a King Arthur baking recipe for GF apple cake: swapped streusel for frosting and made it dairy & nut free for a work potluck. This thing is delicious! Very soft but not gooey in a bad way. Not too sweet. Perfect breakfast cake!
August 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
First bumper crop of Centennial crabapples, sweeter than most. Adapted a King Arthur baking recipe for GF apple cake: swapped streusel for frosting and made it dairy & nut free for a work potluck. This thing is delicious! Very soft but not gooey in a bad way. Not too sweet. Perfect breakfast cake!
Teabegone: adj. The sensation of woe when you grab your teacup to take a sip and realize it’s empty
July 31, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Teabegone: adj. The sensation of woe when you grab your teacup to take a sip and realize it’s empty
Can you spot the adorable sleeping bees on our blueberry bushes? I was careful to harvest in a way that did not disturb them.
July 28, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Can you spot the adorable sleeping bees on our blueberry bushes? I was careful to harvest in a way that did not disturb them.
Record-breaking number of dogs at the WS Farmers’ Market today. Kiddo & I counted 103* in the one-block area of the market. Previous high this summer was 78 and not more than 90 other summers. (We count in other seasons but summer is peak). Otis isn’t a dog we saw there but this post needs a pic!
July 27, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Record-breaking number of dogs at the WS Farmers’ Market today. Kiddo & I counted 103* in the one-block area of the market. Previous high this summer was 78 and not more than 90 other summers. (We count in other seasons but summer is peak). Otis isn’t a dog we saw there but this post needs a pic!
Absolutely incredible night at PCH San Francisco for Sisters’ Night In. The menu is chock-full of extremely delicious drinks across a wide spectrum of tastes.
July 12, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Absolutely incredible night at PCH San Francisco for Sisters’ Night In. The menu is chock-full of extremely delicious drinks across a wide spectrum of tastes.
Oooh, we just were at Monterey bay aquarium yesterday and we had 4 of these masks left that were perfect! Currently sold out but maybe they will restock! greensupply.com/products/kn9...
July 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Oooh, we just were at Monterey bay aquarium yesterday and we had 4 of these masks left that were perfect! Currently sold out but maybe they will restock! greensupply.com/products/kn9...
So many compliments on our masks & the teen’s hoodie today at @montereybayaquarium.org. I was able to tell the staffer about all my fave indie marine artists like @thelifeofsharks.com , @sharktopia.bsky.social and @pegushi.bsky.social. They were so impressed.
July 9, 2025 at 11:13 PM
So many compliments on our masks & the teen’s hoodie today at @montereybayaquarium.org. I was able to tell the staffer about all my fave indie marine artists like @thelifeofsharks.com , @sharktopia.bsky.social and @pegushi.bsky.social. They were so impressed.
First year we’ve harvested enough raspberries to eat our fill fresh AND make freezer jam and we’re only 2/3 through the season ❤️
July 6, 2025 at 5:44 PM
First year we’ve harvested enough raspberries to eat our fill fresh AND make freezer jam and we’re only 2/3 through the season ❤️
Adorable little volunteer pansy or viola that traveled really far from its original pot to bury itself in the patio. Thanks, birds (or wind or fate)
July 5, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Adorable little volunteer pansy or viola that traveled really far from its original pot to bury itself in the patio. Thanks, birds (or wind or fate)
I have finally cracked the code for managing refrigerated butter. Butter bells don’t work when the butter is nearly gone, special butter knives are hard to use & the butter mill I enjoyed broke. A Y peeler is the easiest, least annoying solution yet! No need to put butter in a different container
June 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I have finally cracked the code for managing refrigerated butter. Butter bells don’t work when the butter is nearly gone, special butter knives are hard to use & the butter mill I enjoyed broke. A Y peeler is the easiest, least annoying solution yet! No need to put butter in a different container
I love the brief crossover period where I can harvest strawberries, raspberries and early blueberries for our dessert. Seattle summer
June 24, 2025 at 3:36 AM
I love the brief crossover period where I can harvest strawberries, raspberries and early blueberries for our dessert. Seattle summer
This peony looks to me like what would happen if a flamingo dressed in flamenco garb
June 7, 2025 at 5:29 PM
This peony looks to me like what would happen if a flamingo dressed in flamenco garb