Notices by Karen (pixley@knzk.me)

Yes, he does have his tail wrapped around my arm

I think Knzk is having image problems and I miss seeing my pic next to my posts, I really like that photo of me drinking coffee next to a lake, it turns out

What the hell

I did try to put the pumpkin ruff on Evelyn last night, it went about as well as expected

She's truly never happier than when she's sitting on the bathroom counter getting in my way in the morning

Just a reminder that my cat is an extremely beautiful boy

Right after I took these, Evelyn threw herself at the window because there was a bird on the windowsill (ec, cat)

Snuggling is necessary to maintain warmth (selfie, ec)

Shankly makes these little wheezy noises if we're laughing in the room he's trying to sleep in

Good afternoon, looking at this picture of my cats that perfectly sums up their relationship has cheered me slightly, perhaps it will cheer you too

The goodest boy

This is my friends' cat Ruby, whenever people are over she hangs out in the mudroom so people have to pay respect to her before using the bathroom

Sure you do! Here is a CARDINAL FLOWER, named (like the bird) for its resemblance to the red robes Catholic cardinals wear. It grows in moist soil pretty much all over North and Central America. Its nectar attracts hummingbirds in droves, along with butterflies with tongues long enough to reach in (and large bees who can bust through the side). It's pretty deer-resistant because it's a little toxic, but the one you find at the garden store is likely a hybrid.

@amycii she is...ridiculous

Shankly had an awful time getting to the vet, but we just got his blood work back and he is a healthy old man, ready for more snuggles

GIANT IRONWEED has a name that we can all agree is intimidating and wonderful. In good rich soil, it can reach 9' tall, and its stem is extremely tough. Because deer and cows won't eat it, it's a "bad agricultural weed," so agriculture was a mistake. Butterflies and native bees, especially long-tongued bees, are very attracted to ironweed, as are several insects that are named "ironweed borer/moth/aphid etc". Names are destiny.