Give me your best quote people.

graceylou comments on Jun 7, 2018:

This might sound strange, but this is the best quote I've heard. It's from a Sherlock Holmes movie called The Case of the Whitechapel Vampire. Are you a friend of the Vampires? The bats? Is there any other kind?

graceylou replies on Jun 7, 2018:

@Sticks48 Honestly I don’t think I have a fave. I just happened to see this movie because I like anything to do with Whitechapel.

Not actual kitties but this is a huge project I've been working on.

Purplegirl1974 comments on Jun 7, 2018:

That is really creative ! Are you going to do cat walks, as well? I used to take care of a lady's cats that had her house decorated in cat colors and patterns. Everything was black, white, or orange. Even the key she gave me was tiger striped.

graceylou replies on Jun 7, 2018:

No. No walking of cats or dogs. I made the cat suites extra large with at least one window so there is enough space for the cats to roam around. There will be perches/ledges along the windows and the walls for the cats to climb on.

Do you care or worry or get embarrassed if your pets see you naked?

TheAstroChuck comments on Jun 7, 2018:

I'm only concerned if the cat wants to jump up on my lap while I'm on the toilet. She always makes full use of her claws. :D

graceylou replies on Jun 7, 2018:

@TheAstroChuck My bedroom is a free for all. If you’re a furry creature that is.

Do you care or worry or get embarrassed if your pets see you naked?

memorylikeasieve comments on Jun 7, 2018:

Nope, but I don't even care if humans see me sans clothing. Live theatre teaches one really quickly that there's literally no time for modesty. It became a habit.

graceylou replies on Jun 7, 2018:

I'm the same. I've danced on a variety of outdoor and indoor venues, and a lot of times I've had to change clothes in parking lots, in random hallways, in closets, with people I don't know and have never met before.

Do you care or worry or get embarrassed if your pets see you naked?

VAL3941 comments on Jun 7, 2018:

No why ? Strange women see me naked and it does not bother me either ?

graceylou replies on Jun 7, 2018:

@VAL3941 Well, good for you.

Do you care or worry or get embarrassed if your pets see you naked?

TheAstroChuck comments on Jun 7, 2018:

I'm only concerned if the cat wants to jump up on my lap while I'm on the toilet. She always makes full use of her claws. :D

graceylou replies on Jun 7, 2018:

@TheAstroChuck My cat Tiger likes to abuse me with love when I wake up in the morning and still in bed. He likes to get under the covers too. I have to wrap him with my arms in a certain way, otherwise I would have extra holes on my body that shouldn't be there.

Something for you to think about other than work! Good Morning Cat Lovers! Have a great day!

graceylou comments on Jun 7, 2018:

Bathing a cat

graceylou replies on Jun 7, 2018:

@MARDUK I don't do it either. Cats clean themselves. However there are occasions when some cats might require it. Oh, and I work alongside groomers at my workplace and they do groom cats. It always sounds like they're being mutilated alive.

What’s your creative outlet?

graceylou comments on Jun 7, 2018:

Dance, choreography. Soon I will get my "call to performers" for the festival in September. I've been so busy with other things I'm contemplating not participating this year though I've performed every year since the first year of the festival 8 years ago. But, since it is my only creative outlet ...

graceylou replies on Jun 7, 2018:

@AmiSue I can never resist. I always say I'm not going to do it but hell I still did it. Once I had one week left and decided to participate and choreograph something last minute. I never dance the same thing twice. Well, very rarely.

The more I'm around people, the more I love my dogs!

graceylou comments on Jun 7, 2018:

I’m the same. Beautiful poodles.

graceylou replies on Jun 7, 2018:

@ChuckStraub LOL. OK, I'm confused now. But I'm easy to confuse. I work with dogs so I thought I knew my dogs.

Not actual kitties but this is a huge project I've been working on.

bigpawbullets comments on Jun 7, 2018:

Hey! I know the calico suite is probably "girls only" territory, but I'd like to rent it for a getaway weekend.

graceylou replies on Jun 7, 2018:

Hahaha. There are two calico suites, the calico and diffused calico. Believe it or not this facility is approved for human occupation (the building inspector insisted it had to be in case someone buys it in the future to live in). Also so fire proof dragons can't burn it down (building inspector was a fire inspector and picked on every detail for fire safety reasons).

Do you care or worry or get embarrassed if your pets see you naked?

Bigwavedave comments on Jun 7, 2018:

No. Really is this a thing?

graceylou replies on Jun 7, 2018:

For some people it is apparently. Not me though.

Do you care or worry or get embarrassed if your pets see you naked?

btroje comments on Jun 7, 2018:

why?

graceylou replies on Jun 7, 2018:

@btroje It's hard to keep clothes on the horny ones!!!

Not actual kitties but this is a huge project I've been working on.

Sheannutt comments on Jun 7, 2018:

Oh wow what an imagination you have and looks like a lot of work.

graceylou replies on Jun 7, 2018:

Yeah. I was painting like 5-7 hours a day on my days off. But it was another creative outlet I needed. There was some dancing on top of ladders involved as well.

Do you care or worry or get embarrassed if your pets see you naked?

TheAstroChuck comments on Jun 7, 2018:

I'm only concerned if the cat wants to jump up on my lap while I'm on the toilet. She always makes full use of her claws. :D

graceylou replies on Jun 7, 2018:

I know how that feels. But if I don't trim my cats' claws religiously (haha) enough they hurt even through clothes.

Do you care or worry or get embarrassed if your pets see you naked?

VAL3941 comments on Jun 7, 2018:

Can I be your pet ? Then I will tell you !

graceylou replies on Jun 7, 2018:

Hahaha. Sure. Though I already have a "puppy dog" who's not a canine.

The more I'm around people, the more I love my dogs!

graceylou comments on Jun 7, 2018:

I’m the same. Beautiful poodles.

graceylou replies on Jun 7, 2018:

@VAL3941, @ChuckStraub Ah well, I learn something everyday. LOL. But they are still beautiful.

Do you care or worry or get embarrassed if your pets see you naked?

Qualia comments on Jun 7, 2018:

No, but I don't like being goosed either, which has happened... I don't wear pajamas, so they're used to it.

graceylou replies on Jun 7, 2018:

Oh yes, I know what you mean.

Do you care or worry or get embarrassed if your pets see you naked?

btroje comments on Jun 7, 2018:

why?

graceylou replies on Jun 7, 2018:

I just thought of it this morning when I woke up. I sleep clothing-free and since I have no close neighbours usually run around the house like that too. I don't care if my cats and dogs, or snakes and tarantulas, or heck my horses outside off my deck for that matter, see me naked. But I've heard some people say they wouldn't be comfortable.

Do you care or worry or get embarrassed if your pets see you naked?

VAL3941 comments on Jun 7, 2018:

No why ? Strange women see me naked and it does not bother me either ?

graceylou replies on Jun 7, 2018:

And does it bother them?

Do you care or worry or get embarrassed if your pets see you naked?

PickledRick comments on Jun 7, 2018:

Yeah, my dog is into Bestiality , I don't trust him, I've seen what he's done to dogs!

graceylou replies on Jun 7, 2018:

Oh my.

Do you care or worry or get embarrassed if your pets see you naked?

ghost_warlock comments on Jun 7, 2018:

I see mine naked all the time so it's only fair

graceylou replies on Jun 7, 2018:

Good point.

Do you care or worry or get embarrassed if your pets see you naked?

Druvius comments on Jun 7, 2018:

No. At a neighborhood meeting once a neighbor complained that our cat would watch her undress through her skylight! She was really upset about it. Like wtf, did she think the cat was telling us what she saw? lol.

graceylou replies on Jun 7, 2018:

That is hilarious.

Do you care or worry or get embarrassed if your pets see you naked?

Bodhichick comments on Jun 7, 2018:

What type of "pet's" are we talking about?

graceylou replies on Jun 7, 2018:

It can apply to ANY kind of pets.

It’s difficult or expensive being vegan. I seem to hear that a lot. Do you agree or disagree?

Wildgreens comments on Jun 6, 2018:

I would say that would actually be cheaper. You can go to the dollar tree and get lots of frozen veggies.

graceylou replies on Jun 7, 2018:

@Wildgreens I use very little only because I live with someone who wants replacements of the meats he used to eat. Whenever I could I make those myself like bean burgers and carrot hot dogs.

It’s difficult or expensive being vegan. I seem to hear that a lot. Do you agree or disagree?

Wildgreens comments on Jun 7, 2018:

I love this post. There are so many different misconceptions.

graceylou replies on Jun 7, 2018:

I think with more experience and knowledge and the support of others in the vegan community everyone can reduce costs, time manage, and be happy healthy vegans. That’s why sharing knowledge and tips, recipes, articles, etc is so important to me.

It’s difficult or expensive being vegan. I seem to hear that a lot. Do you agree or disagree?

JackPedigo comments on Jun 6, 2018:

I agree to a point. Vegans are concerned about their health which usually means they look for organics. This is more expensive.

graceylou replies on Jun 7, 2018:

@JackPedigo My point is more that not all vegans eat organic or GMO free or similar. And not all people who eat organic or GMO free etc are vegans. If they choose organics etc then it will be more expensive. If not then it’s possible to go on very low budget as a vegan. That said, a lot of what I buy and available widely at the local stores happen to be GMO free and sometimes organic. I’ve also found some good places to buy organic foods for less and some bulk places that carry organic ingredients. I think the biggest cost for vegans is ready made processed packaged foods. I see so many people relying on them, may be out of necessity, may be because they find it easier. A pint of Ben & Jerry’s non-dairy ice cream is $9 at the store here and never goes on sale while the dairy versions of the same size is about $5. Not that I eat that stuff but some mom might have a kid who wants ice cream and she doesn’t have time to make her own.

It’s difficult or expensive being vegan. I seem to hear that a lot. Do you agree or disagree?

MoonlitLife comments on Jun 6, 2018:

I say it depends. We eat a ton of processed foods and my lo (little one) has a ton of allergies. In a Facebook group I’m in the question was asked “how much do you spend on food and how many people do you cook for?” My number was average or more expensive. If I cooked more it’d be a shit ton...

graceylou replies on Jun 6, 2018:

@MoonlitLife Oh yes for sure. Vegan eating and life can be expensive but can also be done on a tight budget. It really depends on preferences and life circumstances.

It’s difficult or expensive being vegan. I seem to hear that a lot. Do you agree or disagree?

JackPedigo comments on Jun 6, 2018:

I agree to a point. Vegans are concerned about their health which usually means they look for organics. This is more expensive.

graceylou replies on Jun 6, 2018:

Not all vegans are concerned about their health but yes some would only use organic ingredients and it gets expensive. Many non-vegans also buy organic, non-GMO, gluten free, etc. so it's just as expensive. I don't always buy organic or whatever other special qualities. As long as it doesn't have animal ingredients it's fair game. I don't care about healthy in particular; I just stay away from anything that is empty calories.

In chronological order: A) Clicked on a profile just because I was curious.

graceylou comments on Jun 6, 2018:

Oh come on. He's of legal age. Hmmmm, my bf turned 27 yesterday (and yes, I'm poly).

graceylou replies on Jun 6, 2018:

@onlyduh And I usually like much older man. I saw an older gent yesterday crossing the street while I stopped at a stop sign in my car and I thought yeah he could do. LOL.

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girlwithsmiles comments on Jun 6, 2018:

Thanks for sharing, I'll hopefully give that a try.

graceylou replies on Jun 6, 2018:

I don’t have chickpea flour right now but will get some and try this out.

It’s difficult or expensive being vegan. I seem to hear that a lot. Do you agree or disagree?

MoonlitLife comments on Jun 6, 2018:

I say it depends. We eat a ton of processed foods and my lo (little one) has a ton of allergies. In a Facebook group I’m in the question was asked “how much do you spend on food and how many people do you cook for?” My number was average or more expensive. If I cooked more it’d be a shit ton...

graceylou replies on Jun 6, 2018:

I suppose it’s more expensive too if a meat eater family eats more processed foods or eats out a lot more than if they cook from scratch. We do the best we can. Sometimes it’s not possible to cut the costs.

Question? Does anyone here do seed beading?

graceylou comments on Jun 6, 2018:

I use some seed beads in jewelry making. I did a lot of bead embroidery and bead weaving in the past.

graceylou replies on Jun 6, 2018:

@Sheannutt I had beadwork parties in the past. I have so many beads I don’t know what to do with them. Also Swarovski crystal beads. Once I was using about 12 different colours of seed beads I think for a beaded belt I was weaving. I had all the vials open on a shelf and I accidentally bumped the shelf. I had to sort out like a million damned beads.

It’s difficult or expensive being vegan. I seem to hear that a lot. Do you agree or disagree?

JimmyM comments on Jun 6, 2018:

Disagree. Meat here in the uk is very expensive. I drive for a major retail chain and the price of the meat i deliver is shocking. Even the crap processed foods are not really that cheap -as well as being full of sugars and chemicals. If you are the kind of vegan or veggie that eats ready meals ...

graceylou replies on Jun 6, 2018:

I hear ya. I'm a member of several vegan groups on Facebook. People complain a lot about how expensive some plant milks are or something like vegan ice cream. Yet, you can easily make these yourself. I think the more experienced we are, the more we are able to lower the costs of vegan eating/living. It's important to share your knowledge to others who are new to the lifestyle.

It’s difficult or expensive being vegan. I seem to hear that a lot. Do you agree or disagree?

Ellatynemouth comments on Jun 6, 2018:

To get all the nutrients you need without taking supplements, I think it is expensive.

graceylou replies on Jun 6, 2018:

I think if you eat a good variety and eat whole foods you can get a good balanced nutrition. B12 is the most commonly mentioned nutrient that vegans can be deficient in. Sometimes iron, and zinc. However, a lot of non-vegans are also deficient and need supplements. It's always best to get bloodwork done by your physician before adding any supplements whether you are vegan or not. If you drink plant milks bought from the store, it's likely fortified with vitamins and minerals. I know a lot of vegans who take no supplements at all (except what is in their plant milks and other supplemented vegan foods eg. nutritional yeast) and have normal bloodwork. In fact, vegans are more likely to be prone to over supplementing. To do it more on a budget, you can get complete supplements to avoid buying individual vitamins and such. Also for iron, you can use the "iron fish" which you buy once and can be reused for years.

Today, along with celebrating my 53rd birthday (thanks for all of the nice well wishes!), I am ...

graceylou comments on Jun 6, 2018:

Happy birthday and congrats. Have you joined the vegan and vegetarian group yet. We can provide support, ideas, and recipes!!! Being vegan doesn’t have to be hard or expensive. You can get creative and play with your food. Thank you for starting on your journey.

graceylou replies on Jun 6, 2018:

@AzVixen52 Awesome. You will have fun and eat great food!! There are also lots of online sources for recipes. Believe me, I ogle recipes more than anything online.

Been making vegan enchiladas last 6 months or so.

Ellatynemouth comments on Jun 6, 2018:

How can you not include a photo! :( They sound so good!

graceylou replies on Jun 6, 2018:

Yes, please, photo would be great.

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DharmaEngineer comments on Jun 6, 2018:

This sounds great, but your link is broken. I Googled and think I found the recipe you're referencing. Is it black rice pudding? https://www.heynutritionlady.com/indonesian-black-rice-pudding/

graceylou replies on Jun 6, 2018:

Ok. So it did work yesterday but today it showed an error. I reposted the link and tested it and it works now. I don't know if it will go to error again later for one reason or another.

It’s difficult or expensive being vegan. I seem to hear that a lot. Do you agree or disagree?

EdEarl comments on Jun 6, 2018:

It depends on what you count and what you eat. IMO most vegans will live with less medicine and fewer doctors visits; are we only counting the cost of food and preparation? Beans, cornmeal, and chili pepper are inexpensive, but prepared Chinese food is not.

graceylou replies on Jun 6, 2018:

Exactly. There are blogs/guides out there to help people on a budget. There are many things you can make yourself that are very easy and quick.

It’s difficult or expensive being vegan. I seem to hear that a lot. Do you agree or disagree?

Wildgreens comments on Jun 6, 2018:

I would say that would actually be cheaper. You can go to the dollar tree and get lots of frozen veggies.

graceylou replies on Jun 6, 2018:

Me too. You can also go to bulk food places for a lot of ingredients. I think a lot of new vegans make the mistake of relying on ready made processed packaged foods instead of making their own foods and basing their meals on whole foods. But they will learn eventually.

It’s difficult or expensive being vegan. I seem to hear that a lot. Do you agree or disagree?

BeeHappy comments on Jun 6, 2018:

I became vegetarian primarily for health purposes but an added benefit was it was also better for my budget. Meat is expensive and I can get more meals from produce for the same amount of money.

graceylou replies on Jun 6, 2018:

@BeeHappy I just realize I can’t spell. LOL. Take your time. Do it at your own pace. Like Wildgreens said, we are here for you.

It’s difficult or expensive being vegan. I seem to hear that a lot. Do you agree or disagree?

BeeHappy comments on Jun 6, 2018:

I became vegetarian primarily for health purposes but an added benefit was it was also better for my budget. Meat is expensive and I can get more meals from produce for the same amount of money.

graceylou replies on Jun 6, 2018:

Yes, I ageee. Eliminating meats saves a lot of money. I find though when I went from vegetarian to vegan it’s a whole new ball game. It’s not just a diet; it’s s lifestyle change. Still, it can be done on a budget and with experience it’s not difficult.

I strive for this.

SkotlandSkye comments on Jun 6, 2018:

This used to be true....however, Blue Diamond Almonds advertises their almond milk and I've seen veggie/fruit growers advertising now too. :-)

graceylou replies on Jun 6, 2018:

I’ve seen Silk Almond milk advertised here.

Been making vegan enchiladas last 6 months or so.

graceylou comments on Jun 6, 2018:

I love making vegan sushi, cream of vegetable soup, pineapple upside down cake, cupcakes, Thai salad rolls (with peanut sauce). Also green beans with black bean sauce.

graceylou replies on Jun 6, 2018:

@Ellatynemouth Thanks. I like playing with my food. And enjoy devouring it.

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DharmaEngineer comments on Jun 6, 2018:

This sounds great, but your link is broken. I Googled and think I found the recipe you're referencing. Is it black rice pudding? https://www.heynutritionlady.com/indonesian-black-rice-pudding/

graceylou replies on Jun 6, 2018:

Interesting. It worked before. Yes it is black rice pudding. I will try to fix it when I get on my laptop. Links don’t seem to work on my phone anyway.

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JazznBlues comments on Jun 5, 2018:

Post the recipe when you work out the kinks.

graceylou replies on Jun 5, 2018:

@JazznBlues Links are easy to miss unless it’s youtube or something.

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JazznBlues comments on Jun 5, 2018:

Post the recipe when you work out the kinks.

graceylou replies on Jun 5, 2018:

There is a link to the recipe up top. From heynutritionlady.com. I like this recipe. I tried another from online but the rice was too mushy. The rice needs to be about 3/4 cooked. This is the Indonesian recipe. I believe the Thai one is different.

Love black cats ❤

graceylou comments on Jun 5, 2018:

I love that so many of us have black cats. I think they are just gorgeous. Not all black cats are panthers though. Some may be black lions. Like Cleo here, my former foster cat that was adopted by a friend of a friend.

graceylou replies on Jun 5, 2018:

@Sheannutt She was a sweetheart. Her former owners dropped her off at my work leaving her behind as they moved across the country with the dog. Cleo now has her knight in shining armour. Well, at least a uniformed saviour in the armed forces.

Have you ever heard/read something that had a huge impact on you and the way you think?

graceylou comments on Jun 5, 2018:

When I was younger I got into books by George Sand, the French female novelist who dressed in men’s clothing and used a male nom de plume. She was smart, strong, influential. She fought for the poor and for women’s rights when women were seen as property. She ran in bohemian circles and had many...

graceylou replies on Jun 5, 2018:

@Ellatynemouth It’s been awhile since I read them but I remember them as more social and political statements than actual novels. Of course I read the English translations since my French isn’t good enough to read entire novels.

Have you ever heard/read something that had a huge impact on you and the way you think?

graceylou comments on Jun 5, 2018:

When I was younger I got into books by George Sand, the French female novelist who dressed in men’s clothing and used a male nom de plume. She was smart, strong, influential. She fought for the poor and for women’s rights when women were seen as property. She ran in bohemian circles and had many...

graceylou replies on Jun 5, 2018:

@CreativelyMe I call myself a tomboy who loves makeup and the colour pink!!! As a kid I played with toy cars and airplanes just as much as I did with tea sets and doll houses. I took piano lessons and kung fu lessons. I loved chasing my brothers on the roofs while wearing my pink party dress. LOL. Still today I prefer to remain undefined.

That’ right! Cooking vegan food is a lot of fun [facebook.com]

Michael64 comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Sure is!

graceylou replies on Jun 5, 2018:

@JazznBlues As a kid we used to get tofu and tempeh (we call them tempe) made traditionally by local market vendors. Sometimes they would come to our house with the foods that knew my mom would buy. I also remember eating starfruit right off of a tree at my grandpa’s. Those were the days. I would love to make my own kombucha. There are classes on how to make it in the city. One day I will do it.

It’s getting pretty bad.

FreeBird713 comments on Jun 5, 2018:

Vegan brownies are the shite! I had some from Hungry Root YUMS

graceylou replies on Jun 5, 2018:

I wonder if some websites would ask you if you’d accept brownie points.

Have you ever heard/read something that had a huge impact on you and the way you think?

graceylou comments on Jun 5, 2018:

When I was younger I got into books by George Sand, the French female novelist who dressed in men’s clothing and used a male nom de plume. She was smart, strong, influential. She fought for the poor and for women’s rights when women were seen as property. She ran in bohemian circles and had many...

graceylou replies on Jun 5, 2018:

@CreativelyMe That’s amazing. Well you make a handsome male so no wonder they couldn’t tell. I tend to be tomboyish in most of my everyday life. I mean I grew up with brothers right? Climbed trees, rocks, roofs. I don’t like being told this is boy stuff, this is girl stuff. We can all learn, do, like the same things, and we can all and work together. not!!!

That’ right! Cooking vegan food is a lot of fun [facebook.com]

Michael64 comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Sure is!

graceylou replies on Jun 5, 2018:

@JazznBlues Yummy. I grew up eating tempeh. Homemade. When are you coming over to cook me that.

I know i know.

DianaGinger comments on Jun 5, 2018:

They make very attractive paperweights!

graceylou replies on Jun 5, 2018:

I wish they would just be paperweights. Marty likes to swat at everything including the pen I’m using to write. It all ends up chicken scratch. Or is that cat scratch.

I have hopelessly fallen in love with the Louisiana bayous.

WalterWhite comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Yes, it looks like the hungry wildlife are hoping you will drop in for dinner sometime soon. Good luck!

graceylou replies on Jun 5, 2018:

@Silverwhisper I’m not that young. My meat is getting tough to chew. Hey, dying of old age is overrated.

I know i know.

kmdskit3 comments on Jun 5, 2018:

I like the over the shoulder perch. Proofreading?

graceylou replies on Jun 5, 2018:

Rosie likes to climb on people’s shoulders and backs.

I have hopelessly fallen in love with the Louisiana bayous.

graceylou comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Some pics from a previous trip.

graceylou replies on Jun 5, 2018:

@DotLewis Yes the alligators come close to the boat. They are mostly young and juvenile gators. They have learned that the people in the boats feed them hot dogs and marshmallows. That’s pretty sad that they are practically trained to come to the boats for the tourists’ entertainment. The adults would mostly stay hidden away because boats can mean hunters. I’m a reptile girl so I would be excited to see gators, turtles, and snakes.

I know i know.

phxbillcee comments on Jun 5, 2018:

I really don't believe anybody that's a member of this group can get tired of cat pictures!

graceylou replies on Jun 5, 2018:

I know. I was kidding.

LOL.

LeighShelton comments on Jun 4, 2018:

https://youtu.be/4TMvd1tI8jk

graceylou replies on Jun 4, 2018:

@LeighShelton Was a dream come true.

I have hopelessly fallen in love with the Louisiana bayous.

Jlangston70 comments on Jun 4, 2018:

I grew up on bayous like that. Yes, it can be beautiful, but Louisiana as a state (government) is just crappy.

graceylou replies on Jun 4, 2018:

@Jlangston70 Religion was never discussed. I don’t discuss it here either.

I have hopelessly fallen in love with the Louisiana bayous.

graceylou comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Some pics from a previous trip.

graceylou replies on Jun 4, 2018:

@gigihein Yes. They are.

I have hopelessly fallen in love with the Louisiana bayous.

WalterWhite comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Yes, it looks like the hungry wildlife are hoping you will drop in for dinner sometime soon. Good luck!

graceylou replies on Jun 4, 2018:

It would be an honour.

I have hopelessly fallen in love with the Louisiana bayous.

Jlangston70 comments on Jun 4, 2018:

I grew up on bayous like that. Yes, it can be beautiful, but Louisiana as a state (government) is just crappy.

graceylou replies on Jun 4, 2018:

Ah well, but I did find people there were very warm and welcoming.

Mono shots, these were all taken in New Orleans this January

graceylou comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Wonderful. I love NOLA.

graceylou replies on Jun 4, 2018:

@Johnsalterego I swear it keeps calling me back.

I have hopelessly fallen in love with the Louisiana bayous.

gigihein comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Very cool. Love seeing a real gator. I lived in S Florida so long that I still mistake a log floating in the lakes as gators. Then I remember I am in New Jersey..

graceylou replies on Jun 4, 2018:

I love them. Then again I love seeing any animals out there.

What on earth are you doing, Shadow?

Mooolah comments on Jun 4, 2018:

What a hansome guy.

graceylou replies on Jun 4, 2018:

He’s a brazilian black. Blazilian blacks are my favourite. Entirely sleek black.

I have hopelessly fallen in love with the Louisiana bayous.

jujuofthesea comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Nice pictures. Louisiana is on the Top 10 for being deeply religious though.

graceylou replies on Jun 4, 2018:

Would not be worse than where I live now.

What on earth are you doing, Shadow?

walklightly comments on Jun 4, 2018:

doing arachnoidal yoga.

graceylou replies on Jun 4, 2018:

The downward bug.

This is just for fun, I got $80 how many did you get?

graceylou comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Ummm, I've got zilch. Looks like I've got my work cut out for me to earn a few dollars.

graceylou replies on Jun 4, 2018:

@Hebert54 Yup. Don't drink. Don't smoke.

This is just for fun, I got $80 how many did you get?

graceylou comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Ummm, I've got zilch. Looks like I've got my work cut out for me to earn a few dollars.

graceylou replies on Jun 4, 2018:

@Sheannutt Oooops. I missed no . 16, getting a ticket. Yup, just once in my lifetime, for driving 65 km/hr in a 50 km zone. Yay. I got $10.

This is just for fun, I got $80 how many did you get?

graceylou comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Ummm, I've got zilch. Looks like I've got my work cut out for me to earn a few dollars.

graceylou replies on Jun 4, 2018:

@Sheannutt Nope. I'm just so sweet and innocent. Proof that you don't have to be religious to be an angel. Just kidding. I've done other things not on the list that are not so innocent.

What on earth are you doing, Shadow?

JimG comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Maybe he was just hoping he'd be taller with his new skin.

graceylou replies on Jun 4, 2018:

To impress the ladies, Charlotte and Champagne, no doubt.

As a vegan is not easy living with a roommate that eats flesh. Does it bother anyone else ?

graceylou comments on Jun 2, 2018:

My SO used to eat meat. I wouldn’t cook meat for him so he would have to cook it himself. I hated the smell of chicken cooking and beef stew the most. Had to go outside. He now eats very little meat, only deli cold cuts and sometimes canned meats. I can’t even eat vegan foods that look like ...

graceylou replies on Jun 4, 2018:

@Wildgreens Thanks. I’m not big on family reunions as my family is rather dysfunctional and full of narcissistic folks. But I thought it would be rude not to go.

LOL.

pixiedust comments on Jun 4, 2018:

I love that costume!!

graceylou replies on Jun 4, 2018:

@pixiedust I had to help a friend who put on a mascot costume for a store grand opening. I could see how torturous it could be. This costume would be ok for Halloween around here since it’s can get to -30C in late October. The poor kids would wear a thick winter jacket over their cute costumes to go trick or treating.

50-60% of our DNA is exactly the same as a banana.

graceylou comments on Jun 3, 2018:

Well, I’ve been called a banana before (yellow on the outside, white on the inside). Don’t ask.

graceylou replies on Jun 4, 2018:

@MARDUK I don’t wear watches anymore. I can’t eat tomatoes either but sometimes sneak in small amounts into my meals. Bananas are a complete no.

LOL.

springlover comments on Jun 4, 2018:

they are so slow moving- like myself!

graceylou replies on Jun 4, 2018:

Like me this morning. I worked all weekend.

LOL.

LeighShelton comments on Jun 4, 2018:

https://youtu.be/4TMvd1tI8jk

graceylou replies on Jun 4, 2018:

The sanctuary I went to was on the other coast of Costa Rica. They were featured in the show Meet the Sloths. I met some adorable babies as well. The adult in the photo above is long time resident Buttercup.

LOL.

pixiedust comments on Jun 4, 2018:

I love that costume!!

graceylou replies on Jun 4, 2018:

I bet it’s super hot in that though.

50-60% of our DNA is exactly the same as a banana.

graceylou comments on Jun 3, 2018:

Well, I’ve been called a banana before (yellow on the outside, white on the inside). Don’t ask.

graceylou replies on Jun 4, 2018:

@MARDUK Yes I am allergic to latex

These were the cutest critters I’d ever seen.

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 3, 2018:

Love your photos!

graceylou replies on Jun 4, 2018:

@AstralSmoke Oh most of them are taken with my phone. I don’t like lugging around my giant camera. These were taken at a local lake when I did take my camera.

These were the cutest critters I’d ever seen.

graceylou comments on Jun 3, 2018:

I live in an area that is considered the birdwatching capital of Alberta. My property is almost 20 acres of mostly fields and woods, with a large manmade dugout pond (this year it looks more like a marshland or swamp as it has swallowed up parts of the land around it). The area around our place is ...

graceylou replies on Jun 4, 2018:

@Lukian There was a pair of them. I named them Mulder and Scully. They hung around just outside my house.

A creepy photo I found while going through my Facebook photos looking for something entirely ...

Sheannutt comments on Jun 3, 2018:

Love your little kitties

graceylou replies on Jun 3, 2018:

@Sheannutt Would be nice if they live just a bit longer and don’t get sick.

A creepy photo I found while going through my Facebook photos looking for something entirely ...

Mooolah comments on Jun 3, 2018:

I received much elation from this photo. From 16 cats at one point in my life, I am down to one. People are spay/neutering. Another will find me. They always do.

graceylou replies on Jun 3, 2018:

There’s always a cat in need. I wish I could help them all.

These were the cutest critters I’d ever seen.

walklightly comments on Jun 3, 2018:

beautiful little family! i know what you mean about getting the perfect shot with the critters fleeing, or being respectful & accepting of a so-so pic. a tawny frogmouth (australian type of owl) on my deck railing.

graceylou replies on Jun 3, 2018:

So cute!

These were the cutest critters I’d ever seen.

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 3, 2018:

Love your photos!

graceylou replies on Jun 3, 2018:

@AstralSmoke I always have my phone on hand but I wanted to use my Nikon with the zoom lens. I usually have it stashed unless I’m travelling. I did grab the Nikon but the batteries were dead. Shucks.

These were the cutest critters I’d ever seen.

AstralSmoke comments on Jun 3, 2018:

Love your photos!

graceylou replies on Jun 3, 2018:

Unfortunately I usually don’t have my good camera ready to use when I see interesting critters pop up.

Nice guide to egg replacers.

girlwithsmiles comments on Jun 3, 2018:

Cool, these really work do they? Will have to experiment.

graceylou replies on Jun 3, 2018:

Some will work better than others depending on what you’re making.

Nice guide to egg replacers.

Sheannutt comments on Jun 3, 2018:

I'm going to have to save this chart thanks for sharing

graceylou replies on Jun 3, 2018:

So many options, so if you don't like one you can try another.

50-60% of our DNA is exactly the same as a banana.

graceylou comments on Jun 3, 2018:

Well, I’ve been called a banana before (yellow on the outside, white on the inside). Don’t ask.

graceylou replies on Jun 3, 2018:

@Petter Oh I know there are many varieties as I'm well traveled. I actually grew up eating mostly plantains common in the tropical area where I was born. Anyhow, I can no longer eat bananas due to allergies so it really doesn't matter what colour they are. I didn't invent the term "banana" when referring to certain people.

Do you have that one ingredient (or ingredients) that you are obsessed with and must put in just ...

JazznBlues comments on Jun 3, 2018:

Flax seeds are my personal obsession. Flax milk, Flax Tempe which is predominately soy and Flax in smoothies.

graceylou replies on Jun 3, 2018:

I use flaxmeal in baking and some cooking.

These were the cutest critters I’d ever seen.

btroje comments on Jun 3, 2018:

lucky you to see them

graceylou replies on Jun 3, 2018:

We get surprises out here all the time. A great horned owl almost ran right into me once when I was walking my dogs. We had a big wolf that visited a few times when we first moved here.

These were the cutest critters I’d ever seen.

JimG comments on Jun 3, 2018:

Those are gorgeous. You're lucky to have been treated to that view.

graceylou replies on Jun 3, 2018:

Yes, it was an amazing opportunity.

A creepy photo I found while going through my Facebook photos looking for something entirely ...

Sheannutt comments on Jun 3, 2018:

Love your little kitties

graceylou replies on Jun 3, 2018:

A couple of these guys have passed away, like Smokey (the dark grey cat). The orange guy on the right was Sydney. He died at age 4. He had a lot of health issues since birth and had to be on steroids most of his short life. One day he collapsed and died on the way to the emergency vet.

50-60% of our DNA is exactly the same as a banana.

graceylou comments on Jun 3, 2018:

Well, I’ve been called a banana before (yellow on the outside, white on the inside). Don’t ask.

graceylou replies on Jun 3, 2018:

@Tomaf I’m not half yellow half white. Banana is used somewhat in an insulting way (not really quite a derogatory term) to refer to Asians (of immigrant families) who are very westernized. It was a very big deal where I grew up where there was a large more recent Asian immigrant population. Bananas are seen as not the real thing.

These were the cutest critters I’d ever seen.

DuchessNyx comments on Jun 3, 2018:

So cute though ??

graceylou replies on Jun 3, 2018:

Aren’t they. So fluffy. They were doing the head bobbing thing too. We have a lot of owls here.

How many people do you follow?

graceylou comments on Jun 3, 2018:

Have not been here two months yet. Apparently I have 16 followers and I follow 3 so far. No idea why people follow me. I’m no way amazing like you though the non-atheists do sing about how amazing my namesake is.

graceylou replies on Jun 3, 2018:

@CreativelyMe I just read your profile. You sound like an awesome lady yourself.

These eclectic pets all seem so happy and diverse, however I am surprised to not see any donkeys ...

graceylou comments on Jun 2, 2018:

A donkey like this? This is Foxy, my registered small standard donkey. She’s part of the herd with my Arabian mares.

graceylou replies on Jun 3, 2018:

@OldGoat43 Pretty ladies. Foxy is more like a dog than an equine. She would probably live in the house if she didn’t become attached to the herd.

As a vegan is not easy living with a roommate that eats flesh. Does it bother anyone else ?

graceylou comments on Jun 2, 2018:

My SO used to eat meat. I wouldn’t cook meat for him so he would have to cook it himself. I hated the smell of chicken cooking and beef stew the most. Had to go outside. He now eats very little meat, only deli cold cuts and sometimes canned meats. I can’t even eat vegan foods that look like ...

graceylou replies on Jun 2, 2018:

@Wildgreens I will be visiting my parents and staying with them for a few days. They are not vegetarian or vegan. I’m already having anxiety about it. Luckily Asian families aren’t big into heavy amounts of meats. I’m also happy to find out they have been using almond milk. Would make my life easier. We will be having a big celebration at a restaurant. I’m hoping people will order minimal meat dishes. The menu does offer some yummy looking veggie options.

Worst thing about divorce?

graceylou comments on Jun 2, 2018:

You look fab in that dress, like you always wear dresses. Looks well put together. I love collecting dresses but rarely get to wear them. They just hang in my closet. Great legs too btw.

graceylou replies on Jun 2, 2018:

@onlyduh Hahaha. Don’t dig too deep. You may find things you may wish you hadn’t found.

Worst thing about divorce?

graceylou comments on Jun 2, 2018:

You look fab in that dress, like you always wear dresses. Looks well put together. I love collecting dresses but rarely get to wear them. They just hang in my closet. Great legs too btw.

graceylou replies on Jun 2, 2018:

@onlyduh If it makes you feel good and you're doing it for yourself, then go for it. Make sure to post another pic of the dress in October.