Marissa
@mriolo.bsky.social
Here for the news, snark, and lack of Elmo Musk. She/her.
Um, I'm pretty sure that's Paul Bearer, back from the dead 😅
June 19, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Um, I'm pretty sure that's Paul Bearer, back from the dead 😅
I grew this! I am usually the Bringer of Death when it comes to plants, so I'm extremely proud of myself!
May 24, 2026 at 3:58 PM
I grew this! I am usually the Bringer of Death when it comes to plants, so I'm extremely proud of myself!
My 13 year old daughter made me this embroidery of my cat, Merlin. It's her first embroidery ever, and I'm so proud of her! (Peep the tiny cat toe beans by his name ❤️)
March 29, 2026 at 3:13 PM
My 13 year old daughter made me this embroidery of my cat, Merlin. It's her first embroidery ever, and I'm so proud of her! (Peep the tiny cat toe beans by his name ❤️)
Merlin and Pickles love each other more than they will ever love me, and I'm ok with that (kind of 😅)
we're participating in a protest outside of Houston, in a super red district that has several protests planned!
we're participating in a protest outside of Houston, in a super red district that has several protests planned!
March 27, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Merlin and Pickles love each other more than they will ever love me, and I'm ok with that (kind of 😅)
we're participating in a protest outside of Houston, in a super red district that has several protests planned!
we're participating in a protest outside of Houston, in a super red district that has several protests planned!
Merlin was under the impression that every day is Black Cat Day. He even wears a bowtie to celebrate the occasion.
February 13, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Merlin was under the impression that every day is Black Cat Day. He even wears a bowtie to celebrate the occasion.
I have a few of those fucking cats
February 5, 2026 at 2:19 AM
I have a few of those fucking cats
I just tried Monty Bojangles chocolate for the first time and it was life-changing. Seriously some of the best store-bought truffles I've ever had, and they come in adorable cat tins so that's an added bonus.
January 11, 2026 at 1:13 AM
I just tried Monty Bojangles chocolate for the first time and it was life-changing. Seriously some of the best store-bought truffles I've ever had, and they come in adorable cat tins so that's an added bonus.
I made ornaments for everyone in my immediate family. This is the most I've ever painted in my entire life, so I'm quite pleased with how they turned out!
December 28, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I made ornaments for everyone in my immediate family. This is the most I've ever painted in my entire life, so I'm quite pleased with how they turned out!
The Barbie Soda Shoppe deserves a mention.
September 26, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The Barbie Soda Shoppe deserves a mention.
This is Cupcake (on the left) and her brother, Pickles. AKA Cuppy, Cupp-a-Dee, CuppsyDoodle, and Pickle-Man, Big Boy, Peeks, Mr Lover-Lover.
September 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
This is Cupcake (on the left) and her brother, Pickles. AKA Cuppy, Cupp-a-Dee, CuppsyDoodle, and Pickle-Man, Big Boy, Peeks, Mr Lover-Lover.
Maybe you should include the preceding paragraphs...
September 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Maybe you should include the preceding paragraphs...
My cat discovered my collection of Fantasia Pegasuses (Pegasi? English is stupid) and he is obsessed.
July 27, 2025 at 3:34 PM
My cat discovered my collection of Fantasia Pegasuses (Pegasi? English is stupid) and he is obsessed.
My daughter painted this for me!
July 6, 2025 at 4:28 PM
My daughter painted this for me!
We spent the week at the beach (first vacay in 7 years!!) and woke up early so my 12 year old could see her first ever sunrise!
June 1, 2025 at 4:41 PM
We spent the week at the beach (first vacay in 7 years!!) and woke up early so my 12 year old could see her first ever sunrise!
We went on vacation last week and I think it's safe to say that at least one of my cats missed me ❤️
May 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM
We went on vacation last week and I think it's safe to say that at least one of my cats missed me ❤️
Pickles is displeased with that level of criminality.
May 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Pickles is displeased with that level of criminality.
And then you have these guys, who think "progressive" means Republican-Lite 🙄
May 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
And then you have these guys, who think "progressive" means Republican-Lite 🙄
My two male cats have decided they love each other and it is glorious to watch them in action.
April 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
My two male cats have decided they love each other and it is glorious to watch them in action.