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She matched the flowers.

Because of current goings and summer woes, I didn't take very many pictures but I got a few and how we're coping with this summer. They might not be posted in order.

1. Reggie doesn't know why Kid Ryuko is sad but he understands that it's sometimes better to just sit with the sad person.
2. According to the Littles' logic, if there's enough of them, we get more strawberries.
3. As one remembers, huskies are not hotter climate dogs, they are cooler climate dogs and the Khaskis (pronounced "Huskies") are not native to Ohio, so they go to the closest thing resembling their climate—My deep freezer.
4. One of the things that the Midnights look forward to seeing are fireflies.
5. As I said in my wintertime posts with the Midnights, they aren't from Ohio, so snow is a curiosity, however, they are astounded at how hot Cincinnati's summer has been, finding it hotter than their native Louisiana.

Has Ryuuko ever a seen a capybara? Not really, and she's not seen one so little, but she does appreciate the company, while Satsuki tends to her other needs.

Admittedly, Satsuki probably would rather Ryuuko not interact with animals so much but allows it because she wants her sister to be happy.

>^(Memories Wine)

"I think I've aged well, Imouto."

By now, I am 52 and my sister is 51. For a moment, briefly, we are younger again and I am brushing her hair. Like mine, aside from the red streak, her hair is a fading black and, in the coming years, it will gray. It is a quiet day and we talk about bygone years, with Imouto poking fun at my age, to which I retort that I've aged rather well. 

"Like wine, Sis."

She laughs, as I bring myself to remind her to still herself, a habit retained from our youth, from when my daughter was little, from when my nieces were little. For a moment, we are younger again, on an autumn day. I think, really, we've aged rather well, clearly, as we took care of ourselves very well, though, Ryuuko does look a bit younger than me, but, right now, we're not in our fifties, talking about days passed.

"I don't wanna outlive ya', Sis."

Meticulously, I detangle a snag in her fading black hair and she patiently allows this. As I detangle a snag, I think about the future and how old we are, something that brings me back to reality, as she tells me, in a few words, that she's afraid to outlive me or, at least, that I'll outlive her. Right now, we have each other, with many years to make up for what we've lost. She is vulnerable, my brush is set to the side. 

"We are getting older, aren't we, Imouto?"

"Yeah."

I tell her that, no matter what happens, I'm happy to have my sister in my life and that, right now, we have each other. She relaxes some, leaning into my form, telling me that she doesn't want to outlive me, but I reassure her with, "I know that, wherever we go, we'll find each other again." She giggles, sounding vaguely like her daughters, as she tells me she hopes things are better in the next life we have. 

"I don't want a next life without my big sister, Sis."

"I know, Imouto."

"And I don't wanna outlive ya'."

"I know, Imouto, but I know it would only be temporary, because we'll find each other again."

Now, at the moment, she brushes my hair, being as gentle as she can be, putting it back in a bun. Her hair is ruffled again, before we sit next to each other, watching the clouds. For a moment, we are younger again, not in our fifties, but reality gently creeps in, with Imouto asking, "We're getting older, ain't we, Sis?" Her question remains humorous, gently humorous.

"Yes, like wine."

Source

https://x.com/LaylaLetsYou/status/2070714416933519676

https://x.com/LaylaLetsYou/status/2071855556349006153

My current Calico Critter kids to send all of their well-wishes for their new friends (and their family members) to safely come through customs.

It's hard to see but they're in a star like formation and you would have to have watched Dragon Ball Z in order to get some of this reference.

(I seemed to have misplaced Brie 😞)

Credit:

All key frames by Sushio.

Its Mako Friday! Hurray!! All of these brief frames are just too cute! I always love when I can cover the Mako sequences. :) All I can say is that Sushio's artwork here is just FANTASTIC. Love everything about these sketches! Another of my favorite Mako sets, honestly. This segment never gets enough attention, in my opinion! Happy weekend, lovely sub people. I wish you rest, sunshine, and happiness. Have the amazing weekend you deserve. You got through this week, and I'm proud of you!!! Be kind to yourself for me.

The only thing Reggie (the kitten, if you're not sure) understands is that Kid Ryuuko is sad, though he doesn't know why but he understands that, perhaps, it's better to just sit with a sad person.

Well, there’s a reason why that cage is locked from the outside and Junior will do much to remind Satsuki of that reason, which is, of course, why she’s in that cage.

Inspired by this 

(photo taken in 2024)

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The baby is Ryuuko, if you're wondering.

Some more recent goings, now that I found some of my livingroom set.

1. They're likely watching something on PBS, while Mam Cherice cooks and while some of their parents work.
2. Is The Diary of a Wimpy Kid a baby book? Probably not but Cherice know that the little ones enjoy it.
3. The Midnights were watching the kids that day, so James puts on a show for the littles with Reggie as his assistant.
4. The Partridge Family isn't a baby show but the little ones like the music. (To understand this, you'd have to watch this scene from Crooklyn)

Pulling the above (or depending on where you're looking at this, below) stunt is going to get you banned, immediately. I do NOT appreciate having my photos stolen and reposted. Likewise, it's a pain the ass to send copyright takedowns.

I get that we could use content, yes, but don't do the above.

When you can't reach the handlebars, so your big sister has to ride with you.

These boots are made for walkin'

I've never posted these ones, so here they are.