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July 2 2023
Post pizza carb zonk, watching TV with the fellow cryptids .
Yawn. Could be pilotitis. Could be a hackneyed, trope-ridden snore. Nora Drake Mysteries. Skip.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6881870/?ref_=ext_shr
#cryptidfamily #doodle drake
Farmers market haul
Back to the LEAP farmers market on grandin, got a delicious Hozzle crepe from @gigglesthebusva , wonderful molasses bread, bolos levedos, croissants and pretzels from @blacksburgbagels , some lavender lemonade from @fielddayjuiceclub , and white peaches, radishes, zucchini and nectarines from @monkeysfreshfruitandveggies
Now we are back home, having a lovely bounty for breakfast with the folks.
Happy Saturday!
#cryptidfamily #roanokeva #localbusiness #omnomnom
10,000 fireflies
June 30, 2023
Last night, I experienced a remarkable phenomenon in my front yard. It was @maximillian_deersteak who alerted me to it. We were in the garage, preparing to enter the house, when she exclaimed “Look, fireflies!” I turned, and after my eyes adjusted, I saw hundreds of small faint green sparks flashing across from our garage, in the trees and bushes across the road. They were beautiful, and became easier to see after we turned out our lights.
We remained in the garage for a while, just admiring them. They were emitting light on and off, communicating with each other. I wondered what they were saying. Maybe they were courting, or just signaling to one another.
I felt privileged to see these incredible insects in my yard and I hope they will reappear again tonight.
#cryptidfamily #roanokeva #doodles #fireflies #backyardzoo
Air quality is terrible
Roanoke
You are a city of wonders
A city of contrasts
A city of dreams
You have the old and the new
The classic and the modern
The historic and the futuristic
You have the mountains and the river
The green and the blue
The natural and the urban
You have the people and the culture
The diversity and the unity
The community and the individuality
You are a city of wonders
A city of contrasts
A city of dreams
Grams of today.
Pearl cat, toys, possum visitor and grimace
https://www.instagram.com/p/CuDYba3PeKR/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Recent Pearl
Deer on cam
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
The young lady brought her blue mouse upstairs to act as her executive assistant while Pearl oversees her mother’s work.
#misspearl #catsofinstagram #tabbycatsofinstagram #stripedcatsofinstagram #doodles
Mon Jun 26 2023
Cryptid doodle journal Mon, June 26, 2023
Today I finally got around to organizing my clothes in the closet. We had been living in our new home for a few days, but I hadn’t found the time or energy to do it. I had just dumped all my clothes in the living room from the uhaul and left them there. It was a mess and it bothered me every time I looked at it.
I decided to take action today and get to work on putting stuff where it belongs. I also made sure to fold them neatly and arrange them by color and type in my closet. It felt good to see some order in there.
I have considerably less space in there now. I can’t believe how many tshirts I own, let alone collared shirts and business attire. I am probably due to try some of them on to see if they still fit well, since I haven’t worn a necktie since covid, let alone a suit. Who knows if I will ever wear some of these things again? I am probably due another sort to keep / donate / trash.
Additional upside, I’ve found a few nice shirts that I had forgotten.
Current mood: accomplished
Current music: Housework – The B-52’s
#doodles #cryptidfamily #newhone #clothes #june262023
Doodle journal June 25 2023
Today was a day of transition and transformation. I left behind the familiar and embraced the unknown. I moved into a house with @maximillian_deersteak , and with the help of the inlaws we finally unpacked the uhaul truck that carried our memories and belongings. It was a strenuous and joyful task, a ritual of settling and belonging. I felt a surge of anticipation and gratitude for this new chapter in our lives.
After we deposited our things in the house, I drove the car to the car wash and gave it a thorough clean. It had accumulated layers of dust and grime from the journey, but now it sparkles and gleamed under the sun.
For dinner, we ordered some Chinese food from szechuan. I had fried rice and sesame tofu, and it was tasty.
Now we’re watching Flamin’ Hot on TV. It’s a documentary about the remarkable life of the man who invented Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and how he rose from humble beginnings to wealth and fame. It’s more than a little cornball, but fun to watch with the gang.
I’m filled with happiness and appreciation for today. We accomplished much and I indulged myself, and that feels great.
#doodles #cryptidfamily #packing
Morning shenanigans
Went to the farmer’s market on Grandin this morning and got all sorts of yummy stuff, including “free stone” and regular cling peaches from @monkeysfreshfruitandveggies , a load of tasty baked goods (including some superb nanner puddin’ muffins) from @breadrunroanoke , pressed juice that had carrot, lime and turmeric from @fielddayjuiceclub, and a delightful whale mug from @ishadevinepottery !
Highly recommended all around.
Inlaws are arriving with the uhaul in a couple of hours, so I had better charge my batteries now for unloading.
#cryptidfamily #doodles #roanokeva #localbusiness
Home!
Back in Roanoke! Sushi for dinner and comfy bed at last!
#roanokeva #doodles #cryptidfamily
I’ll be your friend, Godzilla
Who’s Afraid of Godzilla (1998)
Illustrated by Bob Eggleton, written by Di Kaiju (Marc Cerasini)
