Late diagnosed ADHD, working at a non-profit for those with disabilities, & on a mental well-being and fitness journey through hiking and various hobbies. I am: pro-science; pro-choice; pro- equal rights for LGBTQIA+, BiPOC, immigrants, and others; & FDJThttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlyspicy.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlyspicy.bsky.social/post/3mx6bvydpdc2cDuchess McFloofy Booty and Duke Stubbingtons are just the best of friends now. Playing, sleeping, eating. They just want to be with each other now and it's the cutest 💜06 Oct 2026 01:32 +0000at://did:plc:x2adr7a34xmtexulmqq2fnti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx6bvydpdc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlyspicy.bsky.social/post/3mwtszkmtos2hTw: Pet death Spicy Potato came home for the last time today. They put her ashes in the prettiest box. I miss the kitten and cat she should have been. This is so hard and we only had her for a few days 💔01 Oct 2026 21:39 +0000at://did:plc:x2adr7a34xmtexulmqq2fnti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwtszkmtos2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlyspicy.bsky.social/post/3mwr42kbmks2tWish I could just stay cuddled with the absolutely adorable fluffy bundles of cuteness They really are the best #DuchessMcFloofyBooty #DukeStubbington #Rescue #Kittens30 Sep 2026 19:42 +0000at://did:plc:x2adr7a34xmtexulmqq2fnti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwr42kbmks2thttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlyspicy.bsky.social/post/3mwpbsvgkok2tRepotted my Swiss Cheese Monstera (that's what I like to call it) with a DIY moss pole. My Thai Con Monstera and Pink Princess Philodendron's newest leaves are really filling out well w/ gorgeous variegation. Can't wait to see how the tiny new leaf on my Alocasia Poly is going to be. 🤞 that it's 🤩30 Sep 2026 02:20 +0000at://did:plc:x2adr7a34xmtexulmqq2fnti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwpbsvgkok2thttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlyspicy.bsky.social/post/3mwpbjogybk2tGot Duke Stibbingtons all sorted with the vet. Got meds for his eye and worms. He's gonna feel so much better soon. Close up of the little man for tax purposes30 Sep 2026 02:15 +0000at://did:plc:x2adr7a34xmtexulmqq2fnti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwpbjogybk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlyspicy.bsky.social/post/3mwo72nk6v225Duchess McFloofy Booty is slowly getting playful with Duke Stubbington. Slowly she is becoming more tolerant of him and seeking him out for play. 🤞 That they become the best of friends. Stubbs 💜's her and literally everyone really. #Rescue #DuchessMcFloofyBooty #Kittens #Play #Patience #Persevere29 Sep 2026 15:58 +0000at://did:plc:x2adr7a34xmtexulmqq2fnti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwo72nk6v225https://bsky.app/profile/lightlyspicy.bsky.social/post/3mwmp4y32u225Meet the newest rescue: Duke Stubbingtons (Stubbs for short). Severely underweight, damaged eye & possible infection, fleas, worms, and bad diarrhea- working on getting these adressed The sweetest and cuddliest personality though 💜 Duchess McFloofy Booty isn't impressed yet, working on that29 Sep 2026 01:40 +0000at://did:plc:x2adr7a34xmtexulmqq2fnti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwmp4y32u225https://bsky.app/profile/lightlyspicy.bsky.social/post/3mwf4rtv5u224White Christian Nationalism should be considered terrorists. But ya know: "Some of those that work forces Are the same that burn crosses" I love how people delude themselves into thinking what's happening is a good thing #FakeChristians #Hypocricy #GenicideIsBAD #FreePalestine #WarIsBad #FDJT26 Sep 2026 01:23 +0000at://did:plc:x2adr7a34xmtexulmqq2fnti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwf4rtv5u224https://bsky.app/profile/lightlyspicy.bsky.social/post/3mwf3z5kzoc24Reagan was a terrible president. He helped create this whole thing by starting the trickle-down-economics propaganda bs that helped dupe poor people into letting the wealthy steal more of their earnings and decreasing the political power of citizens by allowing companies to buy political power #Vote26 Sep 2026 01:10 +0000at://did:plc:x2adr7a34xmtexulmqq2fnti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwf3z5kzoc24https://bsky.app/profile/lightlyspicy.bsky.social/post/3mweybctvss24Just 46 seconds of purring kitty baby #DuchessMcFloofyBooty #Kittens #Cats #Foster2Adopt26 Sep 2026 00:03 +0000at://did:plc:x2adr7a34xmtexulmqq2fnti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mweybctvss24https://bsky.app/profile/lightlyspicy.bsky.social/post/3mwciqdqfes23Just trying to eat a sandwich and Duchess McFloofy Booty insists that it's hers Princess MaeMae (R.I.P. - my last cat) used to like inedible things, this cat apparently likes people food. At least it's better for her, even though I can no longer eat in peace 🥪🐱🤣 #Kitten #Cat #DuchessMcFloofyBooty25 Sep 2026 00:19 +0000at://did:plc:x2adr7a34xmtexulmqq2fnti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwciqdqfes23https://bsky.app/profile/lightlyspicy.bsky.social/post/3mwa4yw5yq223Plant chores don't stop for the dark. Only time today I had to do them. Did get 4 plants repotted this weekend after getting supplies from The Plant Room. Didn't film the repotting, didn't know if anyone would watch. Maybe next time So proud of all the new leaves #Plants #MentalHealth #MyPlantBabies24 Sep 2026 01:44 +0000at://did:plc:x2adr7a34xmtexulmqq2fnti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwa4yw5yq223https://bsky.app/profile/lightlyspicy.bsky.social/post/3mw3a6omotc22It seems Duchess loves watching video games22 Sep 2026 02:58 +0000at://did:plc:x2adr7a34xmtexulmqq2fnti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw3a6omotc22https://bsky.app/profile/lightlyspicy.bsky.social/post/3mvusvnjer22iWelp, the plants aren't getting much done with them because the special soil I ordered from Etsy still has not even shipped, let alone arrived. I ordered it the same time as a bunch of supplies and completely forgot that I hadn't seen it arrive until the middle of the night. #SadPlants #SadMe #Wait19 Sep 2026 13:44 +0000at://did:plc:x2adr7a34xmtexulmqq2fnti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvusvnjer22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlyspicy.bsky.social/post/3mvtbp42iws2iPlan on doing a bunch if repotting plants, making moss poles, and just generally being a garden goblin this weekend. Had a crap week & need the zen (i.e. time without people) #Plants #Garden #Goblin #MentalHealth18 Sep 2026 23:03 +0000at://did:plc:x2adr7a34xmtexulmqq2fnti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvtbp42iws2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlyspicy.bsky.social/post/3mvkkdoh7v223Just want to stay home and cuddle. I think Duchess McFloofy Booty feels the same Happy dreams little one15 Sep 2026 11:44 +0000at://did:plc:x2adr7a34xmtexulmqq2fnti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvkkdoh7v223https://bsky.app/profile/lightlyspicy.bsky.social/post/3mvemgups4c2hIf nothing else, her round little tummy makes me so happy considering how uncomfortably skinny she was at first. Started at 2.2lbs, last weighed 2.57 a week ago, & would bet she is almost up to normal weight now 💜 Bonus cuddle pic #FloofyBooty #Kitten #Foster2Adopt13 Sep 2026 03:06 +0000at://did:plc:x2adr7a34xmtexulmqq2fnti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvemgups4c2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlyspicy.bsky.social/post/3mvegyu6fn22hDuchess McFloofy Booty's upper resp. Infection got worse while I was gone for almost 2 days for work. She doesn't yet trust others yet, and with me gone, I think she stressed until she got worse. Day has been full of cuddles and treats 🐱💜😭 #SickKitty #Kitten #Foster2Adopt #Cat #DuchessMcFloofyBooty13 Sep 2026 01:28 +0000at://did:plc:x2adr7a34xmtexulmqq2fnti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvegyu6fn22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlyspicy.bsky.social/post/3mvay62z7v22wTW: death Got the worst news: Spicy Potato is doing so much worse. Her entire gut and now stomach is filled with gas and shutting down. Vet believes it's genetic and there is nothing that can help. They will be sending her off to her last nap. I am heartbroken 💔 #kitten #SickKitty #GoodBye #MyHeart11 Sep 2026 16:25 +0000at://did:plc:x2adr7a34xmtexulmqq2fnti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvay62z7v22whttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlyspicy.bsky.social/post/3mv7f7vvhsk2uSome good news: Spicy Potato (AKA Dread Pheonix FluffyBum) is doing a but better. Still in an incubator at the vet's, but she has started eating on her own! They had to start IV antibiotics as her lungs were getting worse, but she is responding to it💜 #Kitten #Foster #Adopt #SickKitty #SpicyPotato11 Sep 2026 01:13 +0000at://did:plc:x2adr7a34xmtexulmqq2fnti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv7f7vvhsk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlyspicy.bsky.social/post/3mv2db7f7lk2gSad news. Spicy Potato, aka Dread Pheonix FluffyBum, had to go back to the animal control center to be put in the incubator and lots of tests ran. She was just too sick to stay home & needs lots of care. Send all your good vibes her way, she needs them. Hopefully she will recover & get to live w/ us09 Sep 2026 00:55 +0000at://did:plc:x2adr7a34xmtexulmqq2fnti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv2db7f7lk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlyspicy.bsky.social/post/3muzktubi6k2sHad these two REALLY cool orb weaver spiders near the garden yesterday. So cool & love the variation in color between the two. Haven't looked it up, but I bet one is male and the other female (the more orange one had an egg sac nearby) #Garden #Spiders #PestControl #NatureIsCool08 Sep 2026 17:38 +0000at://did:plc:x2adr7a34xmtexulmqq2fnti/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzktubi6k2shttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlyspicy.bsky.social/post/3muxmfuesr22wWe are fighting so hard for this little one. Between not wanting to eat & battling the 💩s, we've had to syringe feed her meds, food, and some water We are going to do everything we can to fight for her until she will 🤞 fight for herself #Kitten #Cat #Foster #Adopt #SickKitty #Help #Persevere07 Sep 2026 23:01 +0000at://did:plc:x2adr7a34xmtexulmqq2fnti/app.bsky.feed.post/3muxmfuesr22whttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlyspicy.bsky.social/post/3muwqylttbk2wEver spend way too much time trying to figure out if you have spider mites just to realize your partner put insect control powder on your plant? Just me? Ok then. 🤣😭🤷‍♀️🪴🌿07 Sep 2026 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:x2adr7a34xmtexulmqq2fnti/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwqylttbk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlyspicy.bsky.social/post/3muwbgvu3hc2pWe are an exhausted spicy potato. Dread Phoenix FluffyBum still has the 💩s, now started showing signs of the same URI that Duchess has, and is mainly refusing to eat. She is struggling so much, but I won't give up- she needs someone to let her know that she is worthy & love is all she should know07 Sep 2026 10:12 +0000at://did:plc:x2adr7a34xmtexulmqq2fnti/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwbgvu3hc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlyspicy.bsky.social/post/3mutzquraa22vEver went fishing for cats? I seem to have caught a big one 🤣🐟🐱 Duchess McFloofy Booty is gaining so much confidence and really coming into herself. I'm so happy 💜💜💜 She still isn't quite up to weight to get fixed yet and still fighting a URI (but getting better) #kitten #cat #foster2adopt06 Sep 2026 12:49 +0000at://did:plc:x2adr7a34xmtexulmqq2fnti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mutzquraa22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlyspicy.bsky.social/post/3mupx33vaqc2eTwo absolutely gorgeous butterflies gave the best photo shoots while sunning themselves today. #Butterfly #Nature #ProtectBiodiversity #ClimateChangeIsReal04 Sep 2026 21:50 +0000at://did:plc:x2adr7a34xmtexulmqq2fnti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupx33vaqc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlyspicy.bsky.social/post/3mupha3hywk2eHad to get stronger meds for Duchess McFloogy Booty- her URI was just getting worse, poor thing. While there, I mentioned that I was wanting a friend for her as I think she would really benefit & thrive with one. Meet: Dread Pheonix FluffyBum. She is on the mend. #Foster #Adopt #Kitten #SickKitty04 Sep 2026 17:07 +0000at://did:plc:x2adr7a34xmtexulmqq2fnti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupha3hywk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/lightlyspicy.bsky.social/post/3mumkiflwdk27Down 79lbs now. Still more to go, but the journey has been easier when I work WITH my brain and body, not fight against them with traditional "fitness" methods. Do what works for you as long as you are not doing anything harmful to achieve it. #FitnessJourney #MentalHealth #Hiking #WeightLoss03 Sep 2026 13:27 +0000at://did:plc:x2adr7a34xmtexulmqq2fnti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumkiflwdk27https://bsky.app/profile/lightlyspicy.bsky.social/post/3mujzotatwk2qBeen too tired and overwhelmed to post much lately. Duchess McFloofy Booty is now laying with me to watch TV & sleeping in bed. Unfortunately, she has a bit of an upper respiratory infection & getting meds now for that. #Cuddles #Kitten #Foster #Adopt #ConsentIsKing #FloofyBooty02 Sep 2026 13:21 +0000at://did:plc:x2adr7a34xmtexulmqq2fnti/app.bsky.feed.post/3mujzotatwk2q