Mandy

@mandylifeboats.bsky.social

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Happily married, cat loving Londoner. Leftie, activist, journalist (sub) but ME shrank my world … now housebound but still smiling. Mostly! #pwME #ChronicIllness #ME/cfs #Spoonie #ChronicPain #cats #CatsOfBlueSky #DadJokes #BeKind

A cute little cat sitting on top of an armchair, looking slightly stern at the sight of us cheering England on
A cute cat sprawled out near a mini fan during a heatwave
A beautiful cat stretched out on a cooling blanket during a heatwave
A big black and white cat stretched out on our bed, yawning
A cute cat sitting on a blanket on top of a radiator, reaching out towards a red heart-shaped cushion
A sleeping cat curled up in a perfect circle
A black and white cat, chilling on the sofa in front of a red heart-shaped cushion
A sweet kitty looking up into the camera, showing off her blue eyes
A playful cat rolling with her toys, showing us her fluffy tummy
Two apples on a table, one whole and one chopped
Sunflowers, 1900 by Cézanne
A fleecy duvet cover, with a line of cat footprints right across it
A sweet Snow Bengal cat fast asleep on a warm, cosy bed on a radiator
A cute cat sitting on a stool and peeping around a shower curtain to supervise her human
An English fish and chip shop which is actually an immersive art exhibition. Every item is hand-stitched felt
A fluffy black and white cat lying on his back, all spread out, in some shade to keep as cool as possible
A beautiful spring scene, with people, animals and greenery © the artist's estate. Image credit: Durham County Council
A cute illustration of a white cat surrounded by flowers, with the words May your May be lovely!
An illustration of a smiling Earth with the words Happy Earth Day
A joke version of the famous Michelangelo painting in the Sistine Chapel, in which Man is replaced by an angry cat swatting at God’s hand. Just a bit of silliness, no disrespect intended
A cat snoozing on top of a sofa cushion, reaching out to hold my hand
A huge black and white cat stretched out next to a heart-shaped catnip toy
Animation of a slinky toy going down steps
A cute drawing of a frog meditating on a lily pad, with the words Don’t be stressing, life’s a blessing
Beautiful photo of a rainbow over countryside
Two cats snuggled up together for a snooze on the sofa … It’s a hard life!
Illustration saying Sending long-distance hugs
A loaf of bread shaped like a ginger cat
Two black and white cats enjoying the warmth of the sun on a windowsill
A misty view of Wistman’s Woods: gnarled oak trees and boulders covered in lichens and mosses. The effect is eerie or fairytale, depending on your point of view!
A cheeky black and white cat sitting on top of a row of books on a high shelf - his head is almost touching the ceiling!
A cat licking her kitten’s head
Beautiful spring flowers
Lots of birds flying through a sunset sky
A cat sitting on a photocopier, plus a view of the image it made!
Two sleepy cats. One is stretched out fast asleep and looking super cute, the other is falling asleep sitting up - even cuter!
Fog over countryside at sunrise. Photograph by Ricardo Gomez Angel
Cartoon of half a boiled egg lying in bed, with a weeping mother egg standing beside it. Two egg priests speak: “I thought you said your daughter’s been possessed by Satan.” “No, Father, I said she’s been devilled.”
A huge modern building overshadows a beautiful old building, the Victoria Palace Theatre
A colourful display of spices
Two cuddling kittens, with the words “A little hug from me to you, enjoy your day whatever you do”
Spring flowers in a beautiful garden