'Virtuous Vermin'

You're were the mouse in the manor

expecting only crumbs

Trained by emotional misers

to take whatever comes

The table was laid for a feast

while you hid underneath

You'd offer your soul for a smile

but saw only bared teeth

There were warm fires and cozy beds

but you languished on stones

They consumed the heart you gave

sucked the marrow from your bones

Instead of being who you were

you did what you were told

They basked in your glowing kindness

and left you in the cold

© Osquer Campbell 11 November 2026 🌞❤️🌻

#poetry #poem #poeme

#AtFirstKiss 💋 Vol. 132

You took my breath away in exchange for a sigh

Our first kiss destined to be our first kiss goodbye

A touch of time just a moment of memory

Sealed within my heart even as I set you free

© Osquer Campbell 10 November 2026 🌞❤️🌻

It has been nearly 2 years since my last 'At First Kiss' vignette. I'm glad to find that I still have kisses left in me.

#kiss #poem #microfiction #poetry #FlashFiction

"Who cares for the people who care for the people?"

--Sir Terry Pratchett 

'I Shall Wear Midnight'

I wondered why my crochet tension was a bit off.

A second glance gave me quite a bit of satisfaction. #IYKYK 

Update on us:

19:55 hrs.

Mr. C's pain had abated enough that I let him talk me into accepting his offer to cook breakfast this morning.

Afterwards we relaxed with a bit of Sir Terry Pratchett on audiobook ('Thud!') I've been crocheting more octopi with variegated yarn for random acts of kindness. I love leaving them in the children's shopping carts at Intermarche as well as the play area at the pharmacy.

Neither of us felt like doing much, but we steeled our resolve and ventured out to take care of necessary errands and supplies. I rewarded myself with a salmon and creme fraiche pizza. I dont have to share because Mr. C is allergic to cheese. Don't feel bad for him though. He enjoyed his beloved baked beans on toast with a fried egg for dinner. It all went down well with tasty mugs o'tea.

All's well in our world, Sunbeams. 🌞❤️🌻

#crochet #RandomActsOfCrochetKindness #RandomActsOfKindness #RAOCK #kindness #CrochetItForward 

I was privileged to test the adorable cat/fox #crochet pattern by @crochetcraftsbyemily (IG). I made mine as a wee wolf with grey and white yarn using double stranded DK (3) weight yarn and a size H (5mm) hook. The pattern is now available from her Etsy shop linked below.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCrochetShopByEm 

 

It was finally cool enough to wear my coat (poncho) of many colors today.

🌈

I crocheted one granny square a week for almost a year. Then, of course, there was the assembly. Thank The Maker I had the foresight to weave in the ends as I went! I used Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/8 yarn, a size H (5mm) hook, and 'The Ultimate Granny Square Sourcebook.'

#crochet

I really enjoyed testing this crocheted car hanger pattern by crochetbylauren4u (IG) ! The cute ghosty and bright pumpkin make a festive decoration.

https://www.instagram.com/crochetbylauren4u?rpxt=ZmgyOGUydXdkcnJl

#crochet #Halloween

Poutine! 😋

#cooking 

I went to sleep last night thinking about this. The garlic confit I made yesterday is absolutely scrumptious on toast. 😋

I had a cooking day today which I haven't been able to do in some time. In addition to pork steaks with mushroom and onion gravy, roast potatoes and carrots, and sautéed mushrooms for dinner, I waa able to turn 3 heads of garlic into garlic confit. I got one jar of delicious spreadable garlic and another of garlic and rosemary infused olive oil. 😋 The rosemary came from my herb garden.

#cooking #gardening 

I had the pleasure of testing this cute mushroom pop-it pattern (not to be confused with poppet) for @laurascraftedcollectibles ! Her patterns are always fun. You can find the free pattern on IG at the link below.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Dejv5L-DhN-/?xtok=YjZobm05dHVyNGc3

#crochet

I decided to try a simpler, monochrome version of the kitty coaster I made yesterday. I like it even better. Also, I shared the wrong link. That was just the tail portion. Sorry. Below is a link to the full tutorial I followed.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DZsA6SeaN/

#crochet #RandomActsOfCrochetKindness #RandomActsOfKindness #RAOCK #kindness #CrochetItForward #cats