PhD Ed. Psy. Retired university administrator & adjunct. Writer @ patricialloyd.substack w/stories of love, loss & becoming thru fairytales & films. No DMs.

Birmingham, AL, USA 💙
"Go back to sleep. Follow your dreams." ~Garfield. Happy Caturday! Oatmeal Cat.
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🚨 Turn on the lights! 🚨 🆚 South Carolina ⏰ 6 PM CT 📍 Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium 📺 ESPN #RollTide | @AlabamaFTBL
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"Your life is not a checklist. Make space for spontaneity, playfulness, and intuition. Life is to be lived, not 'accomplished.'" @SaraKuburic
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"When you're born in a burning house, you think the whole world is on fire. But it's not.” @Richard_Kadrey
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Saturday afternoon stroll through Queen Street Gardens #gardens #september #trees
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Many thanks to @storywhispers for an encouraging review of Being Gil's Sister - 'Lisa Stewart offers us a selection of kooky characters, with lots of humorous plots thrown Sunny’s way' whisperingstories.com/being-… #TuesdayBookBlog
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Night 🌕 ~ To those who can listen to silence, the night reveals it's deepest peace. ~ Art by Kaoru Yamada
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“Be surprised by joy, be surprised by the little flower that shows its beauty in the midst of a barren desert, and be surprised by the immense healing power that keeps bursting forth like springs of fresh water from the depth of our pain.” — Out of Solitude
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Chimichurri recipe! Save this recipe, try it out, and pair it with your favorite steak! #MEATER #MEATERmade
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Golden Crepes with Orange Glaze 🍊🥞 "A little taste of sunshine in every bite" Ingredients For the Crepes: 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 1¼ cups (300 ml) milk 2 tbsp melted butter 1 tbsp sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract Pinch of salt Butter or oil, for cooking For the orange glaze ½ cup (120 ml) fresh orange juice 1–2 tsp finely grated orange zest 3 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (optional, for a thicker glaze) To serve: Orange slices Powdered sugar Optional: vanilla ice cream or whipped cream Method Make the batter: Whisk the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the eggs and gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Stir in melted butter and vanilla. Let the batter rest for 15–20 minutes. Cook the crêpes: Heat a lightly buttered non-stick pan over medium heat. Pour in about ¼ cup of batter and quickly swirl the pan to spread it thinly. Cook for about 1–2 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Flip and cook the other side for about 30 seconds. Repeat with the remaining batter. Make the orange glaze: Add orange juice, zest, sugar, butter, and honey to a small saucepan. Simmer gently for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally. For a thicker glaze, stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook for another minute. Assemble: Fold the warm crêpes into quarters or roll them gently. Arrange on a serving plate and spoon the warm orange glaze generously over them. Finish: Dust lightly with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh orange slices. Serving tip: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream; the cold, creamy ice cream with the warm citrus glaze is delicious. 🍊🥞
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Best of Caturday 🧡
Siberian tiger returns to freedom.
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Oh Happy Day!
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Wordle 1,925 3/6 🟨⬜🟩🟨⬜ 🟨⬜🟩🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
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A picture, just a picture, no words Share yours
A picture, just a picture, no words Here's mine
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Coconut is a tropical fruit with many wonderful uses. Fresh coconut water is sweet, cool, and refreshing, making it an excellent drink, especially on hot days. However, opening a coconut to get the water is not always easy. The method shown in the video that the person is using makes it look incredibly simple and convenient🥰🌿🪻🌺👍
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Replying to @101Fix
Haha, what a deliciously adorable way to start the day! 🥣🐱🫐🍓 Follow your dreams; and maybe enjoy a little extra breakfast first! ✨💛
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✨ Caramel Chocolate Cream Puffs #recipe tatyanaseverydayfood.com/car…
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🎨 Raoul Dufy, 1936, “Paris et la Tour Eiffel”
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