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Melistress

@melistress.bsky.social

Bi/CIS witchy goth femme. Topics include anxiety disorder and disability. If you are a right wing Christian, you might be lost. No bigotry allowed here. (She/her). SLAVA UKRAINI. VIVE LE CANADA!

created August 16, 2023

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Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social) reply parent

Already there, darling.

8/9/2025, 3:40:23 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social) reply parent

I'm super grouchy today too.

8/9/2025, 3:14:56 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Laird Ryan States is Tired. (@lairdryanstates.com) reposted

But what if, and hear me out, I'd rather fucking die than spend my time with people who think I should be dead and that loads of my friends should be too, even if I'm "one of the good ones."

7/9/2025, 11:47:35 PM | 5 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social) reply parent

Beetlejuice!

6/9/2025, 2:23:20 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social)

Less than a week of not moving because of the smoke and I’m at ground zero again. Tonight I tried to walk to Kaleido and only got two blocks. Last week I was measuring distance in kms. I’m so frustrated.

6/9/2025, 1:43:02 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Just landscaping and doors left on the garage. Crazy how quick that is.

5/9/2025, 9:58:01 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social) reply parent

The Diva has the same issue. At the dentist they nearly have to overdose her to numb her.

5/9/2025, 7:07:31 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It was cruel to put them in there to begin with. Now it is just near impossible.

4/9/2025, 10:51:22 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social) reply parent

I had a rant today about the Northgate Mall. It is completely inaccessible right now for people with mobility issues and the Edmonton Bone and Joint Centre along with physiotherapy and imaging clinics are all on the second floor. And you can’t just choose a different bone and joint clinic.

4/9/2025, 10:46:44 PM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Nearly at an end and then you can close that chapter. It must be bittersweet.

4/9/2025, 9:06:20 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social) reply parent

I have one of those too! He never leaves my side.

Small brown dog on patio covered with a damask outdoor carpet.
3/9/2025, 11:14:55 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I just want some swelling relief. The barometric pressure combined with the heat has been bonkers. The swelling has been so bad I’m in tears.

3/9/2025, 6:14:52 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social) reply parent

I’m sorry that sucks for you. For me it is a welcome relief.

3/9/2025, 6:08:10 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social) reply parent

Stabby sinus head pain here.

3/9/2025, 3:28:08 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social) reply parent

I love this. If books are being banned it is because they have something important to say.

3/9/2025, 2:05:01 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social) reply parent

It is decided. Meet Sir Arthur Conan Gargoyle.

3/9/2025, 1:31:40 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social) reply parent

I’m tired but I’m also creating an awful lot more so the trade off is good. I also am walking so much better.

3/9/2025, 2:17:24 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social) reply parent

Ugh. I hate it. My brain has decided to be up at 5:00am every day now.

3/9/2025, 1:08:11 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social)

Holy shit the hots are flashing a lot more lately.

3/9/2025, 1:05:02 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social)

Hey Hivemind! As an early sixth wedding anniversary gift, David got us a sibling for Edgar Allan Bones. We have no idea what to name them. We would love if you could help us.

Gargoyle perched on the veranda of a house. His eyes are lit up red.
2/9/2025, 11:59:58 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social)

Somehow we are out of donated books for the little free library. If you have any you can part with, please let me know. #yeg

2/9/2025, 10:53:41 PM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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My mom was a stylist and said that men's cuts are actually more complicated and shouldn't cost less than a woman's cut. But that is the nature of the industry. I'm not sure why she didn't just charge an adult rate and a child rate, except to conform to industry.

2/9/2025, 8:23:35 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Edgar got naked yesterday as the month turned. He is now ready to spook the neighbourhood!

2/9/2025, 6:14:45 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social) reply parent

I agree. On both counts!

2/9/2025, 2:12:50 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social) reply parent

I could be led by strawberry marshmallow gum drops, (the original) blue whales, rockets, or Canadian Smarties. I believe in other life because I think it is arrogant to believe that we are the only “intelligent” life.

2/9/2025, 1:46:10 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social)

Today’s movie from the vault is ET. What candy from your childhood can you be led by? Follow up question: do you believe in intelligent life beyond earth. Why or why not? #moviesfromthevault

Tv screen showing white ET title on blue gradient background
2/9/2025, 1:44:16 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social) reply parent

Oh that is sad I’m so sorry to hear that.

1/9/2025, 11:04:34 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social)

I painted a tiny mushroom house today. It turned out better than expected.

Tiny red capped mushroom house with a gold door knob and a little chimney with smoke coming out of it. Green vines painted on the side. A little round window and arched doorway. Nestled in a flower pot surrounded by green and red leaves.
1/9/2025, 8:04:08 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social)

Ok so weapons was super amazing.

1/9/2025, 3:28:02 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social) reply parent

She will get there.

1/9/2025, 3:26:27 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social) reply parent

You look so happy!

31/8/2025, 10:48:01 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Janis. (She doesn’t know yet). Going to a movie tonight wearing my favourite lemon dress. Framed some local art that I bought at the Fringe. Played with my dogs. Took a ride on a swing in an old tree. Every weekend should be a late summer long weekend.

31/8/2025, 10:23:15 PM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Busy weekend. Walked a total of 8km over two days. Saw two new parks I have never been to. Designed and built a flower bed for the fall bulbs I have coming. Made some art. Did some writing. Spent quality time with David. Ate brilliant food. Walked a street festival. Talked more with my new bestie,

31/8/2025, 10:23:15 PM | 8 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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David took this picture on my 6km walk. It was a personal best record since before Covid and my hip died and was replaced. All I wanted in the world as a kid was a swing in a big old tree. Today I found one and was not going to waste the moment without actually doing it. This photo is of pure joy.

Fifty two year old woman on a swing in a big old tree in a park by the river.
31/8/2025, 6:15:01 PM | 58 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social) reply parent

Oh no!

30/8/2025, 11:52:58 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social) reply parent

What’s the rumour? I looked it up and couldn’t find anything. Is he dead?

30/8/2025, 4:33:01 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social) reply parent

I remember one year making sure that all the reading I did was off the Challenged Books list. Good literature on there.

29/8/2025, 4:35:10 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social) reply parent

RIGHT!?

29/8/2025, 4:34:06 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social)

Here’s that earworm you never wanted. You’re welcome! open.spotify.com/track/1xXspM...

29/8/2025, 2:03:34 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patchouli (@mjpatchouli.bsky.social) reposted

Irony is on the nose with this one.

29/8/2025, 12:18:07 PM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social) reply parent

You never know! I know she shook hands with Joanna from Tik Tok.

28/8/2025, 11:38:59 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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28/8/2025, 11:33:07 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Laird Ryan States is Tired. (@lairdryanstates.com) reposted

I signed on today. Please do the same.

28/8/2025, 8:53:18 PM | 2 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Janis Irwin (@janisirwin.bsky.social) reposted

Teachers: we really need supports for complex needs in classrooms, lower class sizes, better working conditions, and appropriate funding UCP: best we can do is a book ban

28/8/2025, 10:07:30 PM | 349 118 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social) reply parent

The worst motel in Prince Rupert. I have many many photos of the horror but I thought I would let David’s face do the talking.

The worst motel in Prince Rupert. Dave on a terrible bed in a terrible motel in Prince Rupert. His expression is tired and exasperated. I was laughing myself silly.
28/8/2025, 7:07:19 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Thread

28/8/2025, 2:45:58 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social) reply parent

lol. I thought so but also thought you needed to see it. I might use done twang instead of don’t want from here on out.

28/8/2025, 3:10:31 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Just nutty. We had no idea they were coming today and by noon they were putting the roof on.

28/8/2025, 12:16:26 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Just crazy fast.

27/8/2025, 11:30:46 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social) reply parent

Done twang?

27/8/2025, 11:24:37 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The majority of this was built by noon today. It was just a cement pad this morning.

Back yard garage roughed in and vapour wrapped.
27/8/2025, 11:23:49 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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27/8/2025, 8:13:06 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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All my neighbours have beautiful hydrangeas. I hate them.

27/8/2025, 8:12:16 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social) reply parent

My hydrangeas have all died. Every time I try to plant one. There is one that struggled back up this year but it is just a small pile of leaves so far.

27/8/2025, 6:52:27 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Janis Irwin rang my door and it made my whole day. I fan-girled so hard.

26/8/2025, 7:49:11 PM | 38 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social)

Keys were located. Uber didn’t contact my driver and they also did NOT get in touch with me at his request. I was unable to cancel the $600 new fob order and my old fob doesn’t work and it will cost me $100 to reprogram it. So thanks, Uber. I think?

26/8/2025, 6:08:59 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Always prepared for Halloween. 🧙

26/8/2025, 5:21:03 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I also stuck a set of tardis coasters in the little free library thinking maybe someone would like them. They have taken two. One at a time. Not the whole set.

26/8/2025, 5:20:34 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social)

We live in a challenging neighborhood and while reorganizing the other day, I put a stack of skulls out on top of the little free library thinking someone would take them. Books have been coming and going but the skulls are still there. I guess it is our haunted little free library now.

26/8/2025, 2:13:14 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social) reply parent

You seem to be feeling that a lot lately. Maybe you need a med adjustment?

25/8/2025, 6:19:26 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social) reply parent

I need to go back to bed.

25/8/2025, 6:17:31 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social) reply parent

Good lord.

25/8/2025, 6:11:13 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social)

Sigh. Tried to sign into 365 to at least get a look at my email and see if there is anything I can handle without access to my desktop. They didn't use my phone number for verification. I guess I'm not doing that and still at the mercy of IT.

25/8/2025, 5:48:17 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social) reply parent

Oh I hate it. That’s not right. Legislation needs to change on that.

25/8/2025, 3:39:36 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I’m going to need someone to pick me up for dinner tomorrow. I’m without transportation.

25/8/2025, 3:15:27 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social) reply parent

WHAT FRESH HELL IS THIS MORNING?!‽

25/8/2025, 2:52:19 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Getting into the car. Luckily I have an app for that. I just can’t drive it. If I didn’t he would have to call for a different driver that didn’t have a flat bed truck. FINALLY I made it where I need to go. The cost of the fob is $600 and I can’t get it until Wednesday. Kill. Me. Now.

25/8/2025, 2:42:16 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Them to fix my car. I need to get it to Hyundai to replace the fob. So I had to call again. And of course I could not talk to a human. I finally managed to half assed navigate their system. A driver called me shortly after. He was going to need a neutral override to do the job which meant

25/8/2025, 2:42:16 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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So I tried to use my AMA membership to get the tow. The website was down. So I called. An automated voice sent me a text to link to their app. I had to download and log into the app. The app only let you choose from certain options including towing to only their approved mechanics but I don’t need

25/8/2025, 2:42:16 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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This is the most Monday that ever Monday’d. I lost my keys this weekend. I can’t get around. I contacted Uber and no one has gotten back to me yet so I contacted Hyundai and they need the car towed because it is a keyless entry fob. Tech is great except when it isn’t.

25/8/2025, 2:42:16 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Melistress (@melistress.bsky.social) reply parent

My mom’s parents never hugged her. It really explains a lot.

25/8/2025, 4:57:56 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I’m probably about six years in. I gave up when I couldn’t reach my ankles.

24/8/2025, 11:43:31 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It isn’t that hard to add them. All movies should be subtitled. It would make them so much more accessible.

24/8/2025, 3:10:08 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Rooftop patio after a powerhouse Fringe show, Cabaret of Legends with the stunning and talented Tymisha Harris. It is an important celebration of Black Excellence and a sobering protest. We are overlooking the Fringe grounds and the air is perfect.

View of the Fringe grounds from way above. It is a clear and gorgeous evening and the lights of the festival are glowing brightly. A view of the rooftop patio with tall tables and heaters. Glowing patio lights, baskets of flowers and people having an amazing evening. Dave with FINALLY a good beer at our table.
24/8/2025, 4:40:48 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Bump and Grindhouse from House of Hush was show number six and sinfully good. Photos permitted. Unfortunately I can’t find them here to tag them.

Five ladies in red undercrackers mid floor work around a black cloaked devil, a cat in black undercrackers at her side.
23/8/2025, 9:49:44 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Omg I haven’t been to an IKEA in a long time and just realized my favourite chocolates are no longer being carried. 😭

23/8/2025, 4:22:50 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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My Achilles tendon on both legs don’t join like everyone else’s. I’ve had cankles since birth.

23/8/2025, 4:03:35 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Our purple gothy beans have been harvestable for about a month. The green beans are just starting to produce now and are weirdly more vine-y than usual.

23/8/2025, 12:01:02 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It’s a shit show to sell online. Do you have space for a garage sale?

22/8/2025, 11:56:55 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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We are just getting beans and zucchini now. It has been a weird growing season. But our raspberries were nuts.

22/8/2025, 11:56:22 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I had a SK phone call today and yeah, it’s been hooped all day.

22/8/2025, 9:48:07 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Schmutzie (@schmutzie.com) reposted

This is pretty excellent 🤘

22/8/2025, 7:47:09 PM | 40 8 | View on Bluesky | view

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How freaking cute is this‽

Toby and Luci, two little ginger and white chis laying together on a red couch. The youngest, Luci, is curled up behind Toby with her head resting peacefully on his shoulder.
22/8/2025, 8:01:33 PM | 10 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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I’m just saying that she seems to be unaware of a lot of stuff for someone who is supposed to be in charge. I mean, if you don’t know, are you doing your job? And if you do know that’s pretty shitty too. So…

22/8/2025, 4:49:11 PM | 5 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Oh no!!!

22/8/2025, 1:41:14 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Is it anything I need to know, have any control over, will affect my decision making?

21/8/2025, 5:12:07 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Do I even want to know what I missed?

21/8/2025, 5:00:10 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I love it!!!

20/8/2025, 9:20:44 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Show #4 Fear Fables - A Drag Anthology was so much fun. And sold out. I would otherwise tell you to see it.

Horror drag queen Emmonia in black and red alien drag costume.
20/8/2025, 9:20:12 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Baby steps. Moving is so overwhelming. Pick a room and start there. Pack a box or two per day. While packing weed down what you don’t need to carry with you. You’ve got this. I’m here for moral support.

20/8/2025, 3:40:19 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The Pansy Cabaret was a poignant and powerful showcase of queer history. Lilith Fair is the full package. Funny, endearing, talented, beautiful, and inspired. Go see it.

20/8/2025, 4:14:28 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Show 3 of 10. Pansy Cabaret!!!

20/8/2025, 2:29:20 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Bone House was amazing. Amazing. Actually for real scary.

20/8/2025, 2:22:12 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Fringe Show 2 of 10. The Bone House.

20/8/2025, 12:39:20 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Yay! David and I host regular karaoke nights at our place. I put you on the invite list.

19/8/2025, 7:15:24 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Omg omg omg!

19/8/2025, 6:46:29 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Seriously‽ when!

19/8/2025, 6:46:09 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Ugh. I hate it. It hurts!

19/8/2025, 12:03:16 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I’ll try that. I actually went to the doctor about it. I wanted to make sure I had no infection. I even have proper shoes and my feet didn’t hurt walking. It wasn’t until later. 😢

19/8/2025, 12:00:22 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view