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Pixel Scroll 12/25/25 Scroll Hard
Dec. 26th, 2025 02:51 amA small black kitten was discovered tucked under a porch and wasted no time making it clear he wanted to be around people. A quick vet visit confirmed he was healthy, chip-free, and likely a stray, though the search for a possible owner is still ongoing. At only a few months old, he is full of energy, curiosity, and an impressive amount of affection.
Even with how quickly attachment sets in, there is a lot of care being taken to do the right thing. Lost-and-found pages are checked daily, and there is a conscious pause before fully claiming him as family. That balance between hope and responsibility can be tough, especially when a kitten is already curling up for pets and following every step around the house. Still, giving space for the chance of a reunion feels important.
The timing adds an emotional layer. His arrival comes not long after the loss of another beloved black cat, making the situation feel quietly meaningful without forcing it. Whether coincidence or comfort, the presence of a small, warm companion has already changed the tone of the home.
With cold weather outside and plenty of strays nearby, keeping him indoors feels like the safest option. He spends most of his time seeking attention, making photos difficult because hands are better used for petting. No matter what happens next, this little porch find has already brought warmth, softness, and a sense of connection back into everyday life.
🎧 Audiobook Check-in: "Spooksville #1: The Secret Path"
Dec. 25th, 2025 08:46 pmBasic summary: Adam has just moved to the small town of Springville. His first day there, he meets Sally, who tells him the town’s real name is Spooksville because of all the spooky things that go on. Adam doesn’t believe her - until they go in search of the Secret Path, a magical path that leads to other Spooksvilles.
Join Adam, Sally, and their friend Watch as they take the Secret Path and pass through a dark doorway. On the other side you’ll find a terrifying Spooksville where there are huge spiders, living skeletons, evil black knights, and a witch who just loves to make dolls...out of kids!
My thoughts: Short and easy listen to at around 2 hours, I thought the part after they went through the gravestone was quite fun and the children missing parts of their bodies was spooky.
I kinda feel like the book was more for boys in the way Adam interacted with Sally but idk since I'm not that age anymore how I took it when I read it the first time.
I wonder if the characters in this book will be in any of the future books? They all take place in Springsville/Spooksville since that's the series name. Bum did say that depending on the person, you could end up in different places.
The narrator's voice was fine. I really like the cover of the physical volume I had:

CWs:
-Children kidnapped and body parts taken (there's just skin where the parts were) - when the characters go back to free them, they're already gone and it's not certain if they made it back out and what happened to them after...
-Claustrophobic scene where Adam gets stuck in a hole in the tree
-Homelessness
📕Book Check-in: "ILYBSM"
Dec. 25th, 2025 08:12 pmBasic summary: Everyone has secrets. I’ve kept a few big ones from my two best friends, and I know they’ve both got plenty of their own. After all, Embry and Adam never told me why they stopped talking to each other the night we graduated college. And I’ve never told them that I’m bi—or that I’ve been in love with both of them for years. I’m also definitely not telling them I’ve nearly run my family’s tree farm into the ground and we’re about to go out of business right before Christmas.
But when I crash off a ladder hanging up holiday lights, they come running like Santa’s elves. They’re both very grumpy about facing each other again, but I can’t be mad that I’ve finally got my two favorite people in the world in one place. Wait until they find out we’re all sleeping in one bed…
At least their feud is put on hold when they discover what a mess I’ve made of my business. Soon the three of us are scrambling to pull off a Christmas miracle together and save my family’s farm. And maybe it’s the magic of the holidays, but now a whole lot of feelings and long-buried truths are coming to the surface—and our long-time friendship is starting to become something much bigger.
Will we survive the season? Or are all my dreams about to be crushed this Christmas?
My thoughts: Look, I'm not a fan of Christmas but I am of polyam and I'm so glad I ended up reading this. The humor hit me pretty fast, then the charming Jeb before I learned more about Embry and Adam and came to love them too. I loved how all the characters in general fit in!
My favorite part was the hurdles the three had to go through. Sometimes a relationship can be too instalove or instalust and it's all fluff with little tension or angst. In this book, Embry and Adam do not get along for a while because of something that happened between them, Jeb is caught in the middle and misses the '3way' chat they had going in their college days, and while Jeb's parents are off taking a well-deserved vacation after running a tree farm for years, Jeb ends up running it nearly into the ground and feels like a failure - on top of getting hurt trying to put up Christmas lights on his own, which leads to Embry and Adam dropping everything to come help him before people come in droves to buy his trees.
I really appreciate the personal touches the authors put in, like that the three MCs names come from their own names, the 'demon' goat Sherbert etc. Their acknowledgements page about it was so fun.
This was my first attempt using TTS (Audify on my iPhone) to listen to a book that doesn't have an audiobook version and it worked really well, though I still made sure to glance at my phone to check things now and then. Embry's all caps in chat was hilarious, and the running joke about texting each other when they're in the same room. And the chat group name! Oh, and Jeb's taste in music!!
I'm very excited to read the 2nd in the series which follows the firefighter/mayor Doug, his friend Zeke and Max. I will also absolutely reread this someday. It just hit me at the right time in the right away! Gotta be honestly though I don't like the cover, it's just kind of a nothingburger, I don't even know who that is on the cover.
[There are two polyamorous groups (one a closed triad), Embry has two dads (one trans)]
Warm my bones.
Dec. 25th, 2025 08:18 pmI recently found out someone's been sneaking up onto the roof to smoke, and they've been doing it in the social area, or so close to it to make no difference. I figure that if they could smoke in their apartment, they would, so this is probably someone's kid, and it's easier to go to the roof to smoke than head out to the breezeway next to the building.
My concern's not any of that, but rather that they're doing it badly. When I was told about the sneaking, I remarked that they'd do better to sneak farther away from the social area so the smell doesn't linger. I said if it's cigarettes, they should do it over the breezeway so they can tap the ash away, and if they're really dedicated, they should bring along a tin of some kind to carry the refuse away with them to dispose of the evidence later. The smoking's one thing to protest, and what really gets to me is the person's total lack of tradecraft.
Quest 1 - narnialover7
Dec. 25th, 2025 08:11 pmI really hope I'm doing this alright; I apologize in advance if this all wrong.
23 Merry Pictures of Purrcussionist Cats Bringing the Holiday Beat
Dec. 25th, 2025 04:00 pmLittle drummer cats show up right on time for the holidays, ready to add their own spin to the season. While carols play in the background, these tiny purrcussionists tap out beats on wrapped presents, coffee tables, and anything that echoes nicely. Boxes become bass drums, tree skirts turn into stages, and every paw strike feels like part of a very serious holiday performance. They may not know the words, but they absolutely know the rhythm.
Their technique is festive and fearless. There is the polite tap during quiet moments, the enthusiastic drumroll when guests arrive, and the bold solo delivered directly to your chest during cuddle time. Kneading turns into holiday percussion, complete with focused expressions and perfectly timed pauses. Somewhere between curiosity and chaos, the beat goes on.
What really makes little drummer cats shine is their confidence. They drum like the entire room is watching, because in their minds, it is. No sheet music required, no rehearsal needed. Just paws, rhythm, and holiday spirit. Whether they are keeping time near the tree or leading an uninvited midnight jam session, these cats prove one thing every season. The holidays always sound better with a little extra purrcussion.
25 in 2025: Complete
Dec. 25th, 2025 08:03 pm2. go to a new grocery store
3. attend a jhope concert in Brooklyn
4. make an essential oil spray
5. submit an application for a job
6. interview for a job
7. participate in a fic exchange
8. read a manga
9. go to Costco
10. work!
11. eat at a new restaurant
12. explore a trail at a new state park
13. try a new craft
14. play new board games
15. try new recipe
16. play a sport
17. accept a new client
18. try a new bathroom appliance
19. go to someone's house for dinner
20. try a new fruit
21. attend a puzzle swap
22. use a cricut
23. accompany a client to a wedding
24. read a new detective series (*)
25. drink a new cocktail
* The new cozy detective series is the Andy Carpenter series by David Rosenfelt. There are 30+ titles. Andy Carpenter is a wealthy defense lawyer who lives with his wife (former police chief) and child and quirky friends, staff, and acquaintances in Patterson, New Jersey. He also owns part of a dog shelter and the titles are puns about dogs. Grover Gardner narrates the audiobooks and they give the impression of episodes of a TV show like Psych or Monk. Carpenter has a case and there's always a dog involved. I'm currently listening to my 5th book in the series. I've listened to: The Twelve Dogs of Christmas, Deck the Hounds, Dachshund through the Snow, Silent Bite, and this is Santa's Little Yelpers. They're okay. Not too dark.
And...I'm done! Whew!
All of Agatha: Passenger to Frankfurt
Dec. 25th, 2025 07:45 pmPassenger to Frankfurt [1970] is a completely forgettable thriller. Sir Stafford Nye (the main character's name is the highlight of the whole book) returns home and gets confronted by a mysterious woman in an airport. There's a lot of vague spy stuff, world conspiracy, Hilter and his son surviving WWII, lots of woo-woo. And of course, the most unhealthy relationship dynamics possible.
So, there are only 5 books left! Nemesis, Elephants can remember, Postern of Fate, Curtain and Sleeping Murder, I will try to stretch it out and end January 2027.
Merry Catmas: 25 of the Best Cat Memes For Funny Feline Family Festivities
Dec. 25th, 2025 03:00 pmIf you're not nice for Catmas then the Cat Grinch will get you.
The holidays are officially upon us, which means family time, hibernation, cuddle weather, festivities, celebrations, and scrolling cat memes. We all need a little something to get us out of the family zone, the smiles and nods and answering repeated questions about when you're going to get married and have kids. When you think about your cat, no one is asking him these kinds of questions! He just gets to show up, eat a chicken, and get pets before bed. Why couldn't we have been born a cat?!
Cat memes are essential during the holidays. When you're up to your neck in your Uncle Borris talking about the old country, and how much harder it was in his day, there's no kind of escape like that of scrolling cat memes. Their innocence, wholesomeness, and hilarious countenances will bring you back to life in a heartbeat. There's something deeply comforting about watching a grumpy tabby glare at a Christmas tree like it personally offended them. From cats tangled in tinsel to kittens perched triumphantly atop trees they absolutely should not have climbed, these 25 memes capture the true spirit of feline family festivities: mischief, entitlement, and zero remorse.
Puzzle: Santa's Little Helpers
Dec. 25th, 2025 07:30 pm500 pieces. Cobble Hill.

I made a Christmas cake (per Minisculus request) and a cocktail called Dancing Sugarplum (vodka, Grand Marnier, lime juice, cranberry juice).

And here's a compilation of cats destroying Christmas trees.
Christmas at Chandler Elementary
Dec. 25th, 2025 04:34 pmWe did a full-on musical production of A Christmas Carol when I was maybe eight years old. I played a ragamuffin and learned a dance routine for it, but then got the flu and missed the evening performance. (I ended up giving my actress heroine Joanna Bergman this experience in Can't Find My Way Home.) I still remember some of the lyrics and melody for one of our Christmas Carol songs, but I can't find it anywhere online--and in the age of AI, it's even more difficult than the last time I looked. The lyric I remember is: "Bless the goose, poor bird, his day is done / Bless the cheery warmth of our old hearth (Oh Merry Christmas) / God bless us everyone." (We pronounced "hearth" to rhyme with "earth," and no one corrected us.) I did find a Christmas Carol song online called "God Bless Us Everyone," but it's not the song I remember.
Some feline stories are so gripping you would think that they were actually movie plots. And the story that we have lined up for you today is most certainly one of those. An emotional rollercoaster involving a stray cat, a man about town who knows how to hang with the hoomans as well as his feline brethren. He is joined by a momma cat in trouble who cannot find a safe way to raise her cute kitten on the streets and when she comes to the conclusion that her kitten deserves a better life she turns to the stray cat for support.
He leads her to a hooman who he knows well from the many times he has given him food and decides that over the course of a few introductions while feeding, that the hooman will eventually understand and take pity on the poor kitten who needed to be taken in from the cold. And lo and behold the stray cat was right. We do not know what happened to the stray nor the momma cat who heartbreakingly had to hand over her kitten, but one thing we do know. That kitten was given the best, most loving home that any cat could ever wish for.
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