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TLFlenner
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mom of 2, mimi of 10, auntie of many, cat mom, dog grandma & auntie, retired cardiac kid helper, freelance nerd, mitch rapp fan, sports junkie, antique restorer & collector, she/her #knowjusticeknowpeace
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After getting a zipper on my chest, the last thing I want is to tackle a staircase just to pee. Kudos to Mr. G for hearing, & granting my recovery wish - a main level
1/2 bath. The boys treating it like a VIP lounge is a happy accident. #caturday #ALTtext
#catsofbluesky #openheart #cats #SAVR
A full-length vertical photo showing two long-haired cats, Frankie (on the left, with dark, charcoal-colored, striped fur) and Sully (on the right, with lighter gray, charcoal and white fur), sitting side-by-side with their backs to the camera. They are gazing out a full length glass door that opens to the outside. The immediate foreground is raw, light-colored plywood flooring with some white paint splatters and construction materials nearby, including a partial paint can on the lower left. Through the glass, the yard is visible, showing yellow and orange autumn foliage on a few trees and several large orange pumpkins resting on the lawn.
November 9, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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Judging our assembly skills on #NoKings day

#caturdayeveryday #cats #catsofbluesky #MaineCoon #petsofbluesky #caturday #ALTtext #blueskycats #NoKings
A photograph of two fluffy, long-haired Maine Coon cats resting on a polished hardwood floor. In the foreground, the larger cat, Frankie, is lying on a gray and white, short napped rug that meets the wood floor. Frankie has a distinct brown and black classic tabby pattern with prominent stripes on his body and legs. He is looking sharply toward the right, away from the camera. In the background, the lighter-colored cat, Sully, is lying directly on the hardwood floor, slightly out of focus. Sully has a smoky, silvery-gray long coat and a dark, bushy tail, and he appears to be glaring at the camera in judgment of your Caturday laziness.
October 18, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Being a handsome rascal is tiring. #FrankieFriday #cats #catsofbluesky #MaineCoonTabby #ALTtext
A luxuriously fluffy, long-haired cat named Frankie, displaying rich brown and black tabby patterns, is depicted in a deep, relaxed sleep. Frankie is lying on his back, fully sprawled out on a floor covered in small, white hexagonal mosaic tiles. His lighter-colored fur on his exposed belly is distinctly visible, contrasting with the darker tabby markings on his sides and limbs, emphasizing his comfort and contentment.
October 17, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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#challengeaccepted
The image shows a square yellow and black warning sign mounted on a concrete pillar in a hospital parking garage. ​The sign features a bold black and yellow graphic depicting a stylized person in a wheelchair on a steep, downward-sloping surface. ​Below the graphic, in large, black, capital letters, are the words "SLOPE HAZARD." ​The overall appearance is a safety sign warning of a dangerously steep decline.
October 16, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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Mama likes when we play Hide & Seek - because who needs to mop when you have a purr-fectly effective cat-Swiffer? #ALTtext #caturday #MaineCoon #Vermont #catsofbluesky #cats #petsofbluesky #blueskycats #caturdayeveryday
​A fluffy, long-haired part Maine Coon cat, Frankie, is lying under a dark curtain that is partially draped over it, creating a cozy hideaway under a clawfoot bathtub. The cat has a striking brown tabby coat with prominent stripes and is looking up at and slightly to the left with wide, expressive eyes at his mama. The floor beneath the cat is a white hexagonal tile pattern with greige colored grout.
October 12, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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My new friend dropped off a gorgeous bouquet from her garden, and your garden immediately came to mind.
​A colorful bouquet of Dahlias and other flowers sits in a clear glass vase on a dark, floating corner shelf. Above it, on another dark shelf, is a small framed picture and a trailing eucalyptus plant. A framed photograph hangs on the wall next to the shelves.
October 5, 2025 at 3:39 AM
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Watching Dad rake leaves on #caturday. #ALTtext #caturdayeveryday #catsofbluesky #cats #MaineCoon #Vermont #allergies
Two long-haired cats sit on two different window sills, looking out the windows. Sully, a fluffy grey and white Maine Coon cat, is on the right, closer to the camera, presenting a view of its back and thick tail. Frankie, another cat, is visible further away on the left, also facing the window. The room is dimly lit, with bright light coming in from the windows above a Honeywell air cleaner on the floor.
October 5, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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Happy #Caturday ! It's time for Hallowe'en Havoc, a benefit softball tournament hosted by Papa's long time co-ed team. An extra special weekend because Sully's Mama is this year's humble recipient 😭❤️

PS: Mama FINALLY gets her new aortic valve on Oct 30th 😍🎉🥳

#ALTtext #catsofbluesky #mainecoon
The image is a selfie of Mama wearing a black cat costume. ​She is seated in a car, wearing a seatbelt, and looking directly at the camera. She has black & silver glittery cat ears on a headband and makeup that includes a white snout area around the nose and upper lip, black lipstick, and drawn-on whiskers/freckles on the cheeks. The background, visible through the windshield and side windows, suggests a sunny day outside of a restaurant. ​A fluffy, long-haired Maine Coon cat named Sully is lying on his back on a light-colored carpet, looking directly at Mama holding the camera with piercing green eyes.
September 27, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Our new neighbors' orangey, Mr. Biggins, is a floofball of rage. An expert at picking fights with every local outdoor kitty, his favorite hobby is adding a few more 'character marks' to his enemies. At least he's nice to his tiny humans. #ALTtext #caturday #caturdayeveryday #catsofbluesky
A medium shot photograph shows a fluffy, light orange and white cat named Mr. Biggins sitting on the ground next to a large tree stump. The cat has a serious, almost grumpy, expression while looking directly at the camera. Its fur appears a bit messy and matted in some spots. The background includes a silver car's tire and fender on the right side, and the ground is covered with fallen autumn leaves and green and brown foliage.
September 21, 2025 at 3:59 AM
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Feeling disrespected. ​My human, on the one day of the week that belongs to me, is giving fresh water to a *squirrel.* To express my disdain, I'm going to shed all over her yoga pants. #caturday #catsofbluesky #mainecoon #mainecooncats #petsofbluesky #caturdayeveryday #blueskycats #squirrel
September 14, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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#FelineFriendFriday Miss Pinto is a great barn cat. But, boy does she like being a lap cat, too! #ALTtext #catsofbluesky #barncat #cats
​A close-up, eye-level photo of a black and white barn cat named Pinto. The cat's face is mostly white with a prominent black patch on its chin, creating a "goatee" look. Black fur surrounds its large, upright ears and outlines its striking, light green eyes. The cat has long, white whiskers that fan out widely from its snout. The focus is sharp on the cat's face, while the background is blurred, showing soft green foliage and the colorful, abstract floral pattern of a tablecloth. A person stands in the distant background, also out of focus.
September 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Waiting for the sky to bring a big drink for all his thirsty friends.

#caturday #catsofbluesky #cats #caturdayeveryday #petsofbluesky #blueskycats #mainecoon
Frankie the Felon, a black, brown, and cream Maine Coon-tabby mix, is captured in a close-up, low-light indoor shot. The cat is shown in a relaxed pose, sitting on a wooden surface and looking out a window. Soft, natural light from the window illuminates the cat's face and fur, highlighting his long whiskers and detailed coat pattern. The background through the window is slightly blurred, showing the subtle greenery of the plants on the porch, and trees and bushes beyond them.
September 6, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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No, Sully, Mama will not reward you with a treat for attacking your brother.

#caturday #catsofbluesky #cats #caturdayiseveryday #petsofbluesky #blueskycats #mainecoon #mainecooncats #Sully #FrankietheFelon
August 30, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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My boys (Sully - full MC, and Frankie - part) say HI!
August 30, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Congrats to the happy couple!

#travisandtaylor #taylorswift #traviskelce #epsteinfiles
This is an intimate, romantic portrait of a couple in what appears to be a secluded, floral garden. The scene is dominated by a profusion of flowers and verdant foliage. Large, ornate urns on either side of the couple hold overflowing bouquets of blush-pink roses, white hydrangeas, and other delicate blooms that cascade down toward the ground. The backdrop is a wall of dense, ivy-like greenery adorned with hanging floral arrangements, creating a private, almost secluded alcove. In the foreground, a carpet of smaller white and pink flowers and lush plants frames the scene, drawing the eye inward. The soft, natural light gives the entire setting a serene, ethereal quality. At the center of this magical setting stands the couple, (Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift, blurred out for the purposes of this photo), captured in a moment of pure connection. He is in a dark blue shirt and light-colored pants and holds her close, her feet lifted slightly off the ground. She is wearing a flowing, striped sundress and has her arms around his head, her hand gently touching his neck. Their bodies are turned toward each other, and they are so close they appear to be on the verge of a kiss. Their posture and the gentle way they hold each other convey a sense of deep affection, as if they are the only two people in this fairy-tale-like garden. The word "EPSTEIN" has been superimposed in white capital letters, behind them on the floral arch.
August 27, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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We'll take some heat but you can keep the humidity! We're already dropping into the lower digits here in VT. Plants will be coming in soon 😭
August 26, 2025 at 6:17 AM
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"You've got my full attention, Mama. What's next?"

#ALTtext #caturday #catsofbluesky #FrankietheFelon
Frankie the Felon is a fluffy, brown, creamy white, and black tabby-Maine Coon mix cat with an expressive face. He is sitting on a wood floor and looking up at his mama holding the camera with wide, curious eyes. He's patiently waiting for some quality time with his favorite person. The background is slightly blurred, which draws focus to Frankie's detailed fur and alert expression.
August 24, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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Sully: 3, Spindle: 0. He's persistent, if not destructive.

#ALTtext #caturday #catsofbluesky #MaineCoonCats #MaineCoon
A medium shot of a large, fluffy gray and white Maine Coon cat named Sully with a serious expression, looking down from the top of a wooden staircase. His body is mostly obscured by the top of the stairs, with only his head and fluffy chest visible. His ears are perked up, and his eyes are wide open, staring directly down at his mama. The wooden railing of the staircase is in the foreground, and a wall with a picture frame is visible in the background. His body and head are able fit through the spindles because he has knocked one out - three times - to make room for viewing.
August 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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#ALTtext
The photo captures a white geranium, a plant that is commonly grown in containers. The image, with its shallow depth of field, draws attention to the plant itself, showcasing its lush green leaves and cluster of delicate white flowers contrast with itsterra cotta clay pot. The plant's long and healthy stems suggest it has been well-cared for. Geraniums are often grown as annuals, but, they can be successfully overwintered, and a basement greenhouse is an excellent way to do so. Overwintering a geranium involves bringing it indoors before the first frost, where it can be maintained as a houseplant or kept in a state of dormancy in a cool, dark location. The plant in the photo, having been in a basement greenhouse, has likely received enough light and care to continue its growth, which is why it is already flowering. This particular geranium is over five years old. The concrete ledge and the textured wall create a rustic backdrop, highlighting the beauty and resilience of the plant. The soft, blurry background of trees and a path suggests a peaceful outdoor setting, likely the spot where the geranium is enjoying the warmer weather after a winter indoors.
August 13, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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Celebrating experiments today - this geranium is over five years old! It's been over-wintered in my basement greenhouse. Its continued blooms delight me, a (polite) middle finger to the retail establishment which tells me it's strictly an annual. #thriftytuesday #flowersofbluesky
August 13, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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Frankie the ... Fish?
Did not have *that* on my Bingo card. We had to stop playing so he could catch his breath.

It's fun when you find something they like. But, safety first ❤️

#frankiethefelon #caturday #catsagram #cat #catstagram #fishing
August 10, 2025 at 4:45 AM
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Taken May 2, 1996 near Rockefeller Center by Vladimir Sichov. At the time this man was one of 60K of NYC's homeless (seen in "A Day in the Life of America" Photographed by 200 of the world's leading photojournalists on one day). #ALTtext #economy #Reaganomics #trickledown #homeless #NewYorkCity
A black and white photograph shows a person hunched on the sidewalk, holding a sign that reads "I'M HUNGRY PLEASE HELP." The person is wearing a heavy coat with the hood up, obscuring their face. In front of them is a small cup or bowl. Behind them is a store window displaying several books, including one titled "The Triumph of Politics Why the Reagan Revolution Failed" by David A. Stockman.
August 8, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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"Bruh, it's OK. It's not even real. Ma had to get fakes 'cuz I eat her real plants."

(Yes, I'm a little late with my post!)

* photo has been slightly light-adjusted to better delineate the boys.

#caturday #catsofbluesky #mainecooncat #brothersgottahug #ALTtext
Two long-haired Maine Coon cats, Sully and Frankie, are captured in a heartwarming moment at the top of an oak staircase. The cat on the left, Sully, has a lighter, gray-and-white coat The cat on the right, Frankie, appears almost black in this image. The boys are seated on their hind legs, facing each other. Frankie appears to be consoling Sully, with his front left paw wrapped protectively around Sully's shoulder. Behind and below them, sunlight streams through a stained-glass window at the landing, casting a warm glow, and illuminating the cats' fluffy tails and fur. Below the window, surrounded by dustkitties, is a 3' tall fake snake plant in a round white planter. (Frankie ate all Mama's real plants.) On the right stairwall hangs a piece of rectangular, wood framed art. On the near left corner, a gray and white corner scratching post from Chewy. The image has been slightly light-adjusted to better delineate the two cats.
August 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Pinto feels your pain.
July 28, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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This sweet little barn cat could be their lookout.
July 28, 2025 at 2:16 AM