It sounds like freedom
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21 Morning Cat Memes for Anyone Mentally Preparing for the Workweek
Mar. 17th, 2026 05:00 amicanhascheezburger_feedSometimes all you need to start your week is a cute cat purring in your lap or staring at you while you make breakfast and regret everything you did over the weekend.
Your cat may look at you with disappointment, and you know he's right. Just do your business and feed me, hooman. You make coffee while staring into space, processing everything that happened and everything you need to do next. The Monday existential stare hits hard.
Maybe you said yes to every plan you got invited to during the weekend. One dinner turned into three, one drink turned into five, one birthday party turned into the wildest karaoke night ever. And suddenly, it's Monday. Your body is awake but your soul is still somewhere between a crazy Saturday night and a gloomy Sunday evening. Now you have to work, and your cat is the only one judging your life choices. He's sitting there waiting to be fed, looking so lovely and silently judging you at the same time. Being adorable is basically his only responsibility. You're so lucky to have your own personal emotional support coworker living with you.
This collection of cat memes is the boost you need to tackle all your responsibilities and start your day on the right paw.
Scroll down for your daily cat therapy.
April 2026 Book Voting
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bookclub_dwPosting on behalf of pressitout, who is the host for April.
Here are the choices for the April read:
pressitout, who is the host for April.Here are the choices for the April read:
- The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones 305 Pages - Seamlessly blending classic horror and a dramatic narrative with sharp social commentary, The Only Good Indians follows four American Indian men after a disturbing event from their youth puts them in a desperate struggle for their lives. Tracked by an entity bent on revenge, these childhood friends are helpless as the culture and traditions they left behind catch up to them in a violent, vengeful way. Warnings: Animal Death, Body Horror, Death, Gore/Violence, Hate Crimes/Racism, Murder, Miscarriage (Animal), Police Brutality
url: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52180399-the-only-good-indians - A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. Lin 384 Pages - This debut novel follows Ning, a common girl with a tragic past. After unknowingly brewing poison tea that killed her mother, she now fears for her sister’s life. Ning enters a royal tea-making competition, hoping to win a favor to save her sister. However, court politics and betrayal complicate her path. Content Warnings: Death (Human/Animal), War
url: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56978089-a-magic-steeped-in-poison - The Tao of Martha: My Year of LIVING; Or, Why I'm Never Getting All That Glitter Off of the Dog by Jen Lancaster 335 Pages - Jen Lancaster finally starts getting her crap together in this book where she spends a year following the guide that is Martha Stewart. From Easter, to 4th of July, to Christmas, all are contained in this book, and along the way she might learn a thing or two. Or she might give kids way too much sugar and cause a hospital visit. Content Warnings: Animal Death
url: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15808650-the-tao-of-martha
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Wikipedia Eggs
Mar. 17th, 2026 12:51 pmmetafilter_feedIn Every Language collects images that different language versions of Wikipedia use to illustrate concepts. Refresh to see more.
It was created by Riley Walz. (wiki) (Via.) Riley Walz on The Blue before.
It was created by Riley Walz. (wiki) (Via.) Riley Walz on The Blue before.
tuesday
Mar. 17th, 2026 08:39 amsummersgate
I finished this little set of toys that I want to give to Kathy's great-grandson Zaden when I get to Florida next month. Zaden will be around 15 months old then and I'm imagining that he'll like throwing a ball. They are lightweight so they can't hurt anything. Yesterday I got a book of patterns for making finger puppets. That's the next thing I want to tackle. I'm thinking that doing crochet patterns is good for my brain. Not exactly easy for me. So many abbreviations in this new book. And they aren't in american crochet terms so there is transposing needing to be done in my brain. Maybe it'll help hold off the senility.
It's in the low 20s this morning and we have about 2 inches of snow on the ground. My plan for the day: write in my paper journal, art-a-day and then crochet. I've been watching Monk. I watched the whole series a couple years ago but I'm watching it again. Laughter is good.
New rock monitor lizard species reveals remarkable evolutionary story
Mar. 17th, 2026 12:14 pmmetafilter_feedNew rock monitor lizard species reveals remarkable evolutionary story. The unexpected findings in the savanna country of north Queensland have changed scientists' understanding of rock monitors, but there are concerns the new species could be vulnerable to the pet trade.
Just one thing: 17 March 2026
Mar. 17th, 2026 06:45 amjazzyjj posting in awesomeersIt's challenge time!
Comment with Just One Thing you've accomplished in the last 24 hours or so. It doesn't have to be a hard thing, or even a thing that you think is particularly awesome. Just a thing that you did.
Feel free to share more than one thing if you're feeling particularly accomplished!
Extra credit: find someone in the comments and give them props for what they achieved!
Nothing is too big, too small, too strange or too cryptic. And in case you'd rather do this in private, anonymous comments are screened. I will only unscreen if you ask me to.
Go!
Comment with Just One Thing you've accomplished in the last 24 hours or so. It doesn't have to be a hard thing, or even a thing that you think is particularly awesome. Just a thing that you did.
Feel free to share more than one thing if you're feeling particularly accomplished!
Extra credit: find someone in the comments and give them props for what they achieved!
Nothing is too big, too small, too strange or too cryptic. And in case you'd rather do this in private, anonymous comments are screened. I will only unscreen if you ask me to.
Go!
Tuesday 17/03/2026
Mar. 17th, 2026 12:16 pmdark_kana posting in 3_good_things_a_day1) a day at my and my daughter 's favorite theme park.
2) sunshine
3) delicious cookies
#146 Dissemble - Miami Vice (TV) - Achilles Heel
Mar. 17th, 2026 06:50 ammxcatmoon posting in vocab_drabblesTitle: Achilles Heel
Fandom: Miami Vice
Author: Cat Moon
Rating: G
Words: 416
Characters: Sonny Crockett
Summary: Sonny reflects on his relationship with Rico after returning from a fishing trip to find out Rico had been kidnapped while he was away.
Notes: Part two of the trilogy that started with "Point of Contention."
( Achilles Heel )
Fandom: Miami Vice
Author: Cat Moon
Rating: G
Words: 416
Characters: Sonny Crockett
Summary: Sonny reflects on his relationship with Rico after returning from a fishing trip to find out Rico had been kidnapped while he was away.
Notes: Part two of the trilogy that started with "Point of Contention."
( Achilles Heel )
Disney needs you to care first. Then it strikes.
Mar. 17th, 2026 10:00 ammetafilter_feedDisney has spent 87 years perfecting one move: make you love something, then take it away. We timed every heartbreak across 33 animated films. the exact minute it happens, how far through, and how devastating it is. See also: The Pixar Cry Chart
Vegan Corned Beef
Mar. 17th, 2026 04:45 amnverland posting in recipecommunity
Vegan Corned Beef
Yield: 4 prep: 5 MINUTES cook: 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES total: 1 HOUR 35 MINUTES
INGREDIENTS
US
For the basic vegan corned beef:
5 cups Water
1 Tbsp salt
1 tsp pickling spice
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp coriander seeds
1 leaf bay leaf
1 small beet, or 1 tsp brown sugar and a few drops of red food coloring
2 14 oz packages tofu, or tempeh, or seitan
For a vegan corned beef and cabbage meal…
1 small Cabbage
4-6 small Potatoes
3-4 medium Carrots
METRIC
For the basic vegan corned beef:
1.18 L Water
1 Tbsp salt
1 tsp pickling spice
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp coriander seeds
1 leaf bay leaf
1 small beet, or 1 tsp brown sugar and a few drops of red food coloring
2 396 g packages tofu, or tempeh, or seitan
For a vegan corned beef and cabbage meal…
1 small Cabbage
4-6 small Potatoes
3-4 medium Carrots
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#187 Rhetorical - Miami Vice - Point of Contention
Mar. 17th, 2026 06:28 ammxcatmoon posting in vocab_drabblesTitle: Point of Contention
Fandom: Miami Vice (TV)
Author: Cat Moon
Rating: G
Words: 358
Characters: Sonny Crockett, Martin Castillo
Summary: Sonny has returned from a fishing trip to discover that in his absence, his partner had been kidnapped, traumatized, and nearly killed by an ex-con turned vigilante that Rico had put behind bars. He is angry and guilty, but Castillo isn't phased.
Notes: Based on the episode, "The Cell Within." This is also part one of a longer story, because the MV muses refuse to color within the lines. The fic will be posted in its entirety on AO3 when finished.
( Point of Contention )
Fandom: Miami Vice (TV)
Author: Cat Moon
Rating: G
Words: 358
Characters: Sonny Crockett, Martin Castillo
Summary: Sonny has returned from a fishing trip to discover that in his absence, his partner had been kidnapped, traumatized, and nearly killed by an ex-con turned vigilante that Rico had put behind bars. He is angry and guilty, but Castillo isn't phased.
Notes: Based on the episode, "The Cell Within." This is also part one of a longer story, because the MV muses refuse to color within the lines. The fic will be posted in its entirety on AO3 when finished.
( Point of Contention )
Corned Beef Tacos with Beer Battered Fries
Mar. 17th, 2026 04:41 amnverland posting in recipecommunity
Corned Beef Tacos with Beer Battered Fries
Prep time: 20 MINUTES cook time: 8 HOURS total time: 8 HOURS
Ingredients
Corned Beef
2-3 pounds corned beef
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons chipotle chili
1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
3 cloves garlic, minced or grated
½ cup orange juice
¼ cup lime juice
Toppings
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
Juice of 1 lime
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
6-8 corn or flour tortillas, warmed
1 cup shredded sharp Irish cheddar
Shredded cabbage, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving
Beer Battered Fries
1 cup flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon salt + pepper
1 cup light beer
3 pounds russet potatoes cut into 1-inch sticks
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23 Flavorful Memes of Foodie Felines Demanding Deluxe Dinners
Mar. 17th, 2026 04:00 pmicanhascheezburger_feedSome cats eat dinner. Other cats expect a full fine dining experience.
Some cats are perfectly happy with whatever lands in their bowl. Then there are the cats who approach dinner like they're reviewing a restaurant menu. The bowl goes down, the cat walks over, gives it a careful sniff, and pauses like it's thinking about the experience so far.
Bougie cats have standards. Chicken again? Didn't we just do chicken yesterday? Maybe today should be salmon. Or tuna. Something that sounds a little more exciting than the usual dinner scoop. They'll sit there staring at the bowl like they're waiting for the chef to come back out with a better option.
Of course, the moment hooman food appears, things get very interesting. The cat suddenly shows up next to the table like it was invited to the meal. Whatever is on the plate becomes the most important thing in the room. Sandwich, pasta, chicken… it doesn't matter. If a human is eating it, the cat immediately believes it must be the fancy food.
These cats are convinced the real menu exists somewhere else in the kitchen. The bowl might be acceptable, but clearly there are better choices hiding behind those cabinets. So they wait. They watch every move their human makes near the fridge or pantry.
And every once in a while, the patience pays off. A treat appears. A small bite of something better lands in the bowl. Bougie cats don't celebrate the victory. They simply eat it like this was the correct meal all along.
icanhascheezburger_feedThis cat defies every odd, and defines what it's like when even a pawfessional vet can be so wrong about them.
Every cat lover has this corner in their mind that's reserved for a specific alarm that blares up when a cat in need is right in front of us. It's this intrusive thought that goes something like "I can't leave this cat. They need my help, and I have the capacity to care for them. I can make this cat's life better." It's usually the result of the Cat Distribution System activating it, as if every cat lover is a sleeper agent for cat rescues.
This is exactly what this one woman describes - because against all odds and (ill) advice, she keeps the tiny kitten she found in her building's parking garage. The kitten was in such an unideal state, but this alarm in her head didn't allow her to let go. This woman took this kitten's care into her loving hands, and practically acted as if she had already adopted him.
But the problems didn't end here. With a very confused veterinarian's advice, and a reluctant husband, she's facing a front of feline resistance. But she's strong-willed, and her cat love knows no bounds. All we have left to do is wish her and her new kitten the best life pspspssible.
icanhascheezburger_feedThe myth about cats and dogs hating one another is about to be busted yet again.
It is still a widely known "fact" that cats and dogs hate one another, but we, as people who love both cats and dogs, have seen time and time again that it is, in fact, not true. Cats and dogs can be best friends. Under the right circumstances.
Some cats grow up with dogs, and that way, they are able to learn each other's differences and understand what these differences mean, rather than being afraid of them. Other cats bond with dogs over time, after spending a lot of time with them, and learning that the big, panting, fluffy, tail-wagging machine is actually a total lovebug, rather than something to be scared of.
Of course, it's not always easy. Cats and dogs really are different. So many of their behavioral cues are completely opposite. But a lot of us - people - are different too, and we know that with enough determination and enough desire, we can overcome any differences separating us. The same is true for cats and dogs. They just need to want to be friends enough, and it ends up working out.
Despite the fact that normally it takes time for cats and dogs to bond, some of them actually end up doing it very quickly. We think that they both understand good intentions, and if the intentions are good, then the differences between them don't actually matter. That is what we think happened in this video.
The kitten was very spooked by the doggo at first. The doggo was excited, wanted to make a friend quickly, but he was trying anyway, looking away, trying to seem less intimidating. The kitten wanted a friend, and so did the dog, and they made the effort, each in their own way, to make that happen. And before you know it, within a very short amount of time, this tiny orange kitten went from fearing to loving and cuddling with a giant Alaskan Malamute puppy, as if the universe knew that they were meant to meet and be friends all along.
I am not a stranger to the dark. Hide away, they say, cause we don't want your broken parts.
Mar. 17th, 2026 04:44 ambeansideIt's Tuesday and St. Patrick's Day! I hope everyone has the green and the corned beef and cabbage ready to go! (I certainly do.) I have made plans on how I'm cooking everything this year. (Potatoes and corned beef together, Cabbage with cut up bacon, sauteed until it's tender.). I've got the timing down and I'm ready to go.
Yesterday was utterly bugfuck at work. I kept glancing at the Queue and finding 25 calls waiting. Or once, 27. I spent a lot of time on the phone, except when I had people to call back. Towards the end of the day, I made a few calls to fill a couple of cardiac slots, which went exceptionally well. I was able to schedule a patient who drives nearly two hours for two cardiac scans within hours of each other. I was very pleased with it, one of the neater solutions to two open slots that I've found. And the pt was thrilled and very appreciative, so that always makes you feel good.
And that was two of the three cardiac scans I need to fill. Today I'll work on Friday's slot and see what I can find.
The weather of doom the meteorologists had been predicting (severe storms, tornadoes, wind) never showed up. It rained, fairly hard, but I never saw a flash of lightning, much less anything else. I was very grateful, as that meant Yoda did not try to crawl in my lap while I was working. Today, after a high of 65 yesterday, it will be a high of 39. Gotta love those nice weather changes. It's no wonder I have migraines.
Jess made grilled cheese sandwiches for dinner. They were excellent. I forget how much I like grilled cheese until I have one. Jess did an excellent job, and I may let them cook more often. Though they did have to deal with my backseat cooking. I have a hard time going and sitting down and shutting up. I did force myself to, but I was still calling "helpful" bits of advice to them.
I will do better next time.
Today, I shall work, and then at lunch, I shall get my corned beef and potatoes prepped to go in the oven around 3:30pm. It shall roast for two hours. After work, I shall slice and cook the cabbage with some nice bacon, getting it coated and leaving it studded with bits of bacon. Jess actuall likes cabbage cooked like that, where as boiled is not their thing. The potatoes are okay boiled, the cabbage is not. Or, I suppose I could roast the potatoes separately and add some olive oil and Hawaiian sea salt. That would probably be good on them. Hm, might do that.
Tomorrow, I have work, then doctor's appt. I have a few things to talk about. They're going to run an H1AC to check my sugar. If it's high, I want to switch from Rybelsus to Mounjaro. I don't feel the Rybelsus has worked that well over the last year or so. Probably since I got fired from 911, and went two months without insurance, and couldn't afford it. It just never got back to the same potency. We'll see. I also need to talk about the scopolamine patch for the cruise. Aside from that, I'll just be the normal shit. Everything else is pretty good, so I don't forsee any problems.
I'm wondering if they'll announce my new job this week, or wait til it's official on the 22nd? I have no idea. J asked my workstation number yesterday, so I'm assuming I'm getting more software soon. That's usually how it shows up. Otherwise, I think all my stuff is ready for Monday. Am I ready for Monday? Not really. I still need to talk to them about what the job will look like. Will I still be taking any calls? I'm not hooked into the RADSET email yet, so I'll need that if they ever want me to work the inbox. I was going to ask yesterday, but it was full on chaos, so I just let it ride.
I can't wait for my title to change. I'm looking forward to seeing PAS III on all my shit. I need to check the other two III's email and see if they use PAS III in their emails or PAS Lead. I'd prefer lead, but I don't want to ruffle any feathers. I need to update my signature, but I'll wait til I'm announced or official, whichever comes first. Don't get me wrong, I'm also looking forward to more money, but I want that recognition more.
I love the other PAS IIIs, but sometimes they give advice that makes me cringe. There's one Cardiac MRI that they put on Columbia's schedule that I know is going to come back to me to be moved. PVCs are not one of their diagnoses that they can do. But that is a problem for future me.
The rest of the week should be quiet, followed up by an all games weekend. We've got one on Friday, two on Saturday, and then one on Sunday. Sunday's, I just need to play. I got artwork of my character done, and I love it so much. She looks like she could just step off the page and play a song.
I won a few things in a quarter auction, so I need to swing up to the animal rescue and pick them up. They're mostly scenty things, but that's okay. Maybe I'll like some of them.
I ordered a couple of more things for the cruise. I got travel size shampoo and conditioner coming. Next up, I'm going to order undies and socks, which are definitely needed. Jess and I use the same kind of socks, so I'm figuring on ordering like three packs of those, and probably 2 more packs of underwear. I tend to overpack, so I'm going to want at least 12 pairs of underwear in that suitcase, since we're gone for 10 days. Socks aren't quite as bad. We can rewear those on days when we're not walking a ton. I'd like to get another USB fan for the bedroom, so that we'll stay cool. Maybe another USB A to USB C cord. Otherwise, I think I'm okay.
Okay, time to get myself together for the day. Everyone have an awesome Tuesday (St Patrick's Day)!
Yesterday was utterly bugfuck at work. I kept glancing at the Queue and finding 25 calls waiting. Or once, 27. I spent a lot of time on the phone, except when I had people to call back. Towards the end of the day, I made a few calls to fill a couple of cardiac slots, which went exceptionally well. I was able to schedule a patient who drives nearly two hours for two cardiac scans within hours of each other. I was very pleased with it, one of the neater solutions to two open slots that I've found. And the pt was thrilled and very appreciative, so that always makes you feel good.
And that was two of the three cardiac scans I need to fill. Today I'll work on Friday's slot and see what I can find.
The weather of doom the meteorologists had been predicting (severe storms, tornadoes, wind) never showed up. It rained, fairly hard, but I never saw a flash of lightning, much less anything else. I was very grateful, as that meant Yoda did not try to crawl in my lap while I was working. Today, after a high of 65 yesterday, it will be a high of 39. Gotta love those nice weather changes. It's no wonder I have migraines.
Jess made grilled cheese sandwiches for dinner. They were excellent. I forget how much I like grilled cheese until I have one. Jess did an excellent job, and I may let them cook more often. Though they did have to deal with my backseat cooking. I have a hard time going and sitting down and shutting up. I did force myself to, but I was still calling "helpful" bits of advice to them.
I will do better next time.
Today, I shall work, and then at lunch, I shall get my corned beef and potatoes prepped to go in the oven around 3:30pm. It shall roast for two hours. After work, I shall slice and cook the cabbage with some nice bacon, getting it coated and leaving it studded with bits of bacon. Jess actuall likes cabbage cooked like that, where as boiled is not their thing. The potatoes are okay boiled, the cabbage is not. Or, I suppose I could roast the potatoes separately and add some olive oil and Hawaiian sea salt. That would probably be good on them. Hm, might do that.
Tomorrow, I have work, then doctor's appt. I have a few things to talk about. They're going to run an H1AC to check my sugar. If it's high, I want to switch from Rybelsus to Mounjaro. I don't feel the Rybelsus has worked that well over the last year or so. Probably since I got fired from 911, and went two months without insurance, and couldn't afford it. It just never got back to the same potency. We'll see. I also need to talk about the scopolamine patch for the cruise. Aside from that, I'll just be the normal shit. Everything else is pretty good, so I don't forsee any problems.
I'm wondering if they'll announce my new job this week, or wait til it's official on the 22nd? I have no idea. J asked my workstation number yesterday, so I'm assuming I'm getting more software soon. That's usually how it shows up. Otherwise, I think all my stuff is ready for Monday. Am I ready for Monday? Not really. I still need to talk to them about what the job will look like. Will I still be taking any calls? I'm not hooked into the RADSET email yet, so I'll need that if they ever want me to work the inbox. I was going to ask yesterday, but it was full on chaos, so I just let it ride.
I can't wait for my title to change. I'm looking forward to seeing PAS III on all my shit. I need to check the other two III's email and see if they use PAS III in their emails or PAS Lead. I'd prefer lead, but I don't want to ruffle any feathers. I need to update my signature, but I'll wait til I'm announced or official, whichever comes first. Don't get me wrong, I'm also looking forward to more money, but I want that recognition more.
I love the other PAS IIIs, but sometimes they give advice that makes me cringe. There's one Cardiac MRI that they put on Columbia's schedule that I know is going to come back to me to be moved. PVCs are not one of their diagnoses that they can do. But that is a problem for future me.
The rest of the week should be quiet, followed up by an all games weekend. We've got one on Friday, two on Saturday, and then one on Sunday. Sunday's, I just need to play. I got artwork of my character done, and I love it so much. She looks like she could just step off the page and play a song.
I won a few things in a quarter auction, so I need to swing up to the animal rescue and pick them up. They're mostly scenty things, but that's okay. Maybe I'll like some of them.
I ordered a couple of more things for the cruise. I got travel size shampoo and conditioner coming. Next up, I'm going to order undies and socks, which are definitely needed. Jess and I use the same kind of socks, so I'm figuring on ordering like three packs of those, and probably 2 more packs of underwear. I tend to overpack, so I'm going to want at least 12 pairs of underwear in that suitcase, since we're gone for 10 days. Socks aren't quite as bad. We can rewear those on days when we're not walking a ton. I'd like to get another USB fan for the bedroom, so that we'll stay cool. Maybe another USB A to USB C cord. Otherwise, I think I'm okay.
Okay, time to get myself together for the day. Everyone have an awesome Tuesday (St Patrick's Day)!