Serious about napping, crazy about cats

punk rock inside, professional outside, joyfully married with cats & dogs, working at a university and musing about, work, life, music, vegan food, drink, napping, fitness, fashion & the outdoors

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black swan photo credit goes to my mum

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Grateful that this green-eyed monster got to the vet today, that Mike was able to take her while I had a morning of meetings, and for every single second we get with her. #revathediva #graybaby (at Mendota Heights, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/CR2H9j9L3YZTP7vWIWyF3Bnp0SyEclMdfgyL5c0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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When your spouse masters vegan potato salad for you, it is totally fine to eat some for brunch, right? #potatosalad #veganpotatosalad #whatveganseat #deliciousfood #summertime (at Mendota Heights, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ81QKFL8DMdKCC_mSI-tsHKk5WGlQMoZTYGII0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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When the electricity has gone out for the second time this week, two of your cats are sick, and it has been intense all around, it is time for #bourbon and #bloodmilkjewels https://www.instagram.com/p/CP608i_nQZO/?utm_medium=tumblr

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#cottonwoodcotton #whitecarpet #stepintothelight #cottonwood #getouside #minnesota https://www.instagram.com/p/CP0adx2nETZ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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#threeeagles (at Pickerel Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPjTiTonZnP/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Inspired by an old favorite appetizer special from @dinosmankato our arlechinos are a summertime favorite. Warm, toasty ciabatta bread, a touch of olive oil, a sprinkle of Everything but the Bagel seasoning, a splash of balsamic vinegar, fresh basil, Roma tomatoes, and mozzarella all come together perfectly. All ingredients except my @miyokoscreamery vegan mozzarella are from @traderjoes #whatveganseat #yum #fresh #restaurantinspired #summer (at Mendota Heights, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPerFhEHpFy/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I’m pretty good at napping, but Martz takes the cake. #martithecat #bigmartz #heavyhitter #stripes #catsofinstagram (at Mendota Heights, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO6ErnmHAgT/?igshid=v2h0ms02i4m5

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#tiktokpasta two ways tonight. #vegetarian #vegan #delicious #fetapasta #violifecheese (at Mendota Heights, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/COl3ewJH3IZ/?igshid=10el46btg8m5r

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Ever since I was a young girl, I’ve loved plum blossoms. They signal that spring is truly here and they’re wild and unruly. Their fragrance is delightful. Along with about 10,000 bees, these two beauties enjoyed the blooms in my local park. The big butterfly flew up too high for me to get a better photo but I think it was a Mourning Cloak. They were both pollen-drunk and happy, kind of like me. (at Mendota Heights, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/COTwT4hnYON/?igshid=7ugu10nu0nh0

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Dulli found a comfy, sunny spot #dullicat #doolz #sunnyspot #catnap #catsofinstagram (at Mendota Heights, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJmVxAYnbKarIQHJN7VW0veqj4_gIKfUX78aQQ0/?igshid=1k0tbs3cfd20x

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If my Hoppin’ Jen and collard greens are any indication, this is going to be an excellent year! Last year I must have gotten old Black Eyed Peas because they never softened after soaking overnight and cooking for hours. Today they were perfect! Happy New Year to all! Let’s hope we learned the lessons of 2020 and can move on with health, joy, love, and awe. #hoppinjohn #blackeyedpeas #collardgreens #crystalhotsauce #happynewyear2021 (at Mendota Heights, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJhZHcPHKzOjgM2WtAq3SPLIwwbIQVKX6W1owE0/?igshid=swe16mi2431q

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It is a joyous time of year when we can deck the halls and ceremoniously place Marti the holiday center cat. Note that the first photo is slimming and the second one is, well, not slimming. #martithecat #martz #chonkycat #catsofinstagram #tabbycat #happyholidays #deckthehalls #getoffthetable (at Mendota Heights, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIy_WNcn5Gg/?igshid=ub3izm5eetfu

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It is a joyous time of year when we can deck the halls and ceremoniously place Marti the holiday center cat. Note that the first photo is slimming and the second one is, well, not slimming. #martithecat #martz #chonkycat #catsofinstagram #tabbycat #happyholidays #deckthehalls #getoffthetable (at Mendota Heights, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIy_WNcn5Gg/?igshid=ub3izm5eetfu

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Spicy 🌶 refrigerator asparagus and green bean pickles are chilling in the fridge. I hope they turn out. They were fun and easy to make and they look festive. #pickling #asparaguspicking #asparagus #greenbeans #beanpicking #refrigeratorpickles #plantbased #vegan #whatveganseat #fun #festive (at Mendota Heights, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIw6wWAHE9y/?igshid=1bqx7x4sycjn4

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