Mariam Zama

@mimsez.bsky.social

Cranky crone, avid reader and mother of cats. Mostly reposts and likes, socially awkward even on social media. In love with Montreal.

Goodnight from the Brackley Crafting Circle and largely unsuspected coven, meeting in the snug of The Old King pub to make a list of local perverts in need of a cursing. Goodnight from Matthew Wrench, his mermaid tattoo singing him salt-kissed lullabies. Goodnight from Hookland.

Woman on a bus (reading from an article): Have you ever discussed your fantasies with your partner? Her friend: Like the one where I’m in a cottage by the sea completely on my own with a book and a cup of tea?

Had a really lovely conversation with homeowner whose wall we're putting the lightning bug mural on next month. She was telling me how her son went to a lightning bug festival last month and hasn't stopped talking about lightning bugs ever since & is absolutely psyched we picked their house 🥹

In 1986, contracting HIV meant you were going to die, usually slowly, painfully, and alone. Now it's a chronic illness like hypertension. In 1986, gay and lesbian couples couldn't have their relationships legally recognized and had to adopt elaborate legal workarounds.

Constantine@ajaxsinger.bsky.social · 20h ago

Food, man. Food is so much better than it was in 1986. All of it. Poor-people food, restaurant food, fresh food, frozen food. Food is just a hell of a lot better.

dorian

@doriantaylor.com

air travel is one of those experiences that has gotten monotonically worse over my entire lifetime

question though: has *anything* in the last 40+ years genuinely gotten *better*?

like, there's *more* stuff, sure, but is any of it *better*?

2:58 PM Aug 4, 2026

Cadence (black) and Grumps! I am not allowed to touch them or get close to them, but Cadence *did* let me get a photo so that's a win. These two are BFFs. Grumps had some serious bladder upset recently, and was allowing touching, but now he's better he's all NO TOUCHY TOUCHY.

A grey cat and a black cat snuggled into each other on a chair. The grey cat is looking chill and relaxed, but Cadence is watching me, deeply suspicious of anything I might try.

I am not active enough on social media to keep up, but here's me trying to catch up: - Gen AI sucks, and no you can't sell your Gen AI stuff at Can*Con (see our policies) - I love all the people-made art you've shared. Yes, yours, too 1/?

Your little oopsie "mistakes" had me worrying for a year of my life about my partner going to jail for up to a decade based on lies likely fed to you by the top of the federal government. Show everyone what you're covering up in these emails and texts. There's a reason you don't want them released.

Boutros acknowledges 'mistakes' in 'Broadview 6' case but says sanctions, special counsel aren't needed

Chicago's top federal prosecutor noted in a court filing that his office has already dropped charges in the case, implemented “robust root-cause changes” and started the process of reviewing over 1,00...

chicago.suntimes.com

If I pull this off, we're going to have 3 new bug murals up in Philly this fall, all painted by women/nonbinary artists. 1 in a park, which will pair with an October event where we have a moth-themed drag performance & costume contest. 2 in neighborhoods & will come with science libraries.

Bay Area friends: would you consider opening your home to these two cuddly cats? A friend found them behind a gas station. Their sibling, a black cat, got adopted, but it appears no one likes orange cats. They are being kept in a bathroom for the time being and need a home.

Two orange cats in a cage with food and water.Two orange cats in a cage with food and water.Two orange cats laying on the floor. Two orange cats in a spare bathroom with food and water and a litter box.
derek guy@dieworkwear.bsky.social · 4w ago

A friend of mine found these three kittens behind a Bay Area gas station. They are tame, vaccinated, and incredibly affectionate. Unfortunately, she's unable to keep them and I'm trying to find them a home. They are at risk of going to a shelter. Bay Area people, are you open to adopting?

Three kittens in a cage. Two are orange and one is black.