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John Patterson

@jigsawpieces

Runner, cat minion and music addict. https://mastodon.social/@JigsawPieces https://ninecats.org/john/

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A black and white cat lying on a sofa, mid-fuss, clinging on to a throw.

A black and white cat lying on a sofa, mid-fuss, clinging on to a throw.

Holding on.

#cat #cats #caturday #CatsOfBluesky

07.03.2026 18:01 πŸ‘ 80 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Three new CDs lying on a table, one still shrink-wrapped: Various "HELP(2)", English Teacher "This Could Be Texas" and Geese "Getting Killed"

Three new CDs lying on a table, one still shrink-wrapped: Various "HELP(2)", English Teacher "This Could Be Texas" and Geese "Getting Killed"

Went into a record shop and bought some albums, like it's the 2000s.

(Can't remember when I last did, but it's certainly been a while!)

07.03.2026 17:46 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

We're looking forward to seeing this!

06.03.2026 10:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A black and white cat curled up, sleeping, on blankets and throws, next to a large book titled "Divine Egypt" with an image of the god Osiris on the cover.

A black and white cat curled up, sleeping, on blankets and throws, next to a large book titled "Divine Egypt" with an image of the god Osiris on the cover.

Reading with the sleepy kitty.

#cat #cats #caturday #CatsOfBluesky

21.02.2026 13:56 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Everybody thinks 'https://' stands for 'hypertext transfer protocol secure' but it actually stands for 'head to this place, sucka' followed by a colon and two laser sounds

13.01.2026 20:17 πŸ‘ 10180 πŸ” 3805 πŸ’¬ 68 πŸ“Œ 66
A black and white (but mostly black) cat stalks towards you along a desk, into sunlight.

A black and white (but mostly black) cat stalks towards you along a desk, into sunlight.

The house-panther approaches!

#caturday #CatsOfBlueSky

10.01.2026 20:09 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
White image with the words "The evolution of the trash icon". On it are seven Windows "Trash icons", each with a year under it. (1995, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2015, 2025, and 2026)

For 2025, the "Trash icon" is replaced with the Microsoft Teams icon.

For 2026, the "Trash icon" is replaced with the Microsoft Copilot icon.

White image with the words "The evolution of the trash icon". On it are seven Windows "Trash icons", each with a year under it. (1995, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2015, 2025, and 2026) For 2025, the "Trash icon" is replaced with the Microsoft Teams icon. For 2026, the "Trash icon" is replaced with the Microsoft Copilot icon.

08.01.2026 22:58 πŸ‘ 4985 πŸ” 1752 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 31

Good luck! It's not been as long for me, but enough to feel similar.

06.01.2026 08:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A small black and white cat suspiciously investigating something wrapped in Christmas paper

A small black and white cat suspiciously investigating something wrapped in Christmas paper

A small black and white cat nuzzling a packet of cat treats

A small black and white cat nuzzling a packet of cat treats

A side-on view of a small black and white cat, standing up on her back legs, being hand-fed treats

A side-on view of a small black and white cat, standing up on her back legs, being hand-fed treats

Ellie's first Christmas present, thanks to my sister and her family! There was lots of happy purring 🐈️

#caturday #CatsOfBluesky

03.01.2026 17:37 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

No explanations, no repeats (so far).

01.01.2026 21:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Maybe Ellie could share her expertise?

01.01.2026 21:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Two champagne glasses, with boogie woogie in the background

Two champagne glasses, with boogie woogie in the background

Happy new year! However your 2025 was, I hope 2026 is better.

01.01.2026 00:09 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Nothing could better sum up where we are as a culture

27.12.2025 18:42 πŸ‘ 646 πŸ” 239 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 3
"A Cat's Life - Wonder"
Art by Gerard du Bois

"A Cat's Life - Wonder" Art by Gerard du Bois

"A Cat's Life - Wonder"
Art by Gerard du Bois

#MenWithCats

24.12.2025 21:08 πŸ‘ 504 πŸ” 146 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 3

Get well soon!

17.12.2025 15:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I knew you would! (Me too.)

16.12.2025 17:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
White text on a black background reads "Can you leave the lights alone please. Stop flashing the fucking lights".

White text on a black background reads "Can you leave the lights alone please. Stop flashing the fucking lights".

FAO @drmonkeyface.bsky.social, and maybe @hippydave.bsky.social

(An insert that came with my latest FSOL order.)

16.12.2025 15:47 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Merriam-Webster’s human editors have chosen β€˜slop’ as the 2025 Word of the Year.

15.12.2025 14:07 πŸ‘ 24057 πŸ” 7283 πŸ’¬ 361 πŸ“Œ 941
Two purple and white flowers hanging down in front of you, surrounded by green leaves through which you can see houses.

Two purple and white flowers hanging down in front of you, surrounded by green leaves through which you can see houses.

Just outside our front door. Whatever they are, I'm surprised they're still flowering at this time of year!

13.12.2025 15:04 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Wow, that's a blast from the past. I mostly remember it including frog on a unicycle!

11.12.2025 22:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Cool! If only it wasn't in the US ...

11.12.2025 08:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Ugh. I hope it passes swiftly & lightly!

06.12.2025 13:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm not trying to pick a fight ... but while it's great, it's some way down my list of FSOL albums.

03.12.2025 09:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A black and white cat sits, judging you.

A black and white cat sits, judging you.

Judging.

#cat #cats #caturday #CatsOfBluesky

22.11.2025 13:08 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I keep meaning to try this but there are so many podcasts and only so much listening time! One day ...

21.11.2025 20:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
"I spent two years at a top university, was taught by some of the finest modern archaeologists and THIS is what I learned."
Ancient civilizations
Preppies: Persia, Mycenae
Goths: Egypt and Assyria
Nerds: Babylon, Greece
Jocks: Sparta, Macedonia

"I spent two years at a top university, was taught by some of the finest modern archaeologists and THIS is what I learned." Ancient civilizations Preppies: Persia, Mycenae Goths: Egypt and Assyria Nerds: Babylon, Greece Jocks: Sparta, Macedonia

Good morning

16.11.2025 16:33 πŸ‘ 394 πŸ” 110 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 9
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'The Line of the Plough.' (1919) John Arnesby Brown's painting was the first picture he made in the spring following the end of WW1. It suggests the start of the cycle of life and new beginnings after the shattered landscapes he witnessed in France and Belgium during the war.

09.11.2025 08:05 πŸ‘ 211 πŸ” 42 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Flames and sparks rising into the night sky from two skips.

Flames and sparks rising into the night sky from two skips.

I'm so pleased we went to the town fireworks display last night for the first time in 25 years, which was beautiful.

I didn't expect the "bonfire" to be such a metaphor for our times, though!

02.11.2025 11:40 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A small black and white cat lies on a sofa, looking very sleepy.

A small black and white cat lies on a sofa, looking very sleepy.

Two of this household went out running this morning, but this one had other, lazier plans.

#cat #cats #caturday #CatsOfBluesky

01.11.2025 14:04 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0