During a spirited game of swat-the-ball, Hana reveals her skills as a goalkeeper. After the game, she cuddles up for a nap with a pillow cat who reminds her of Maru.
Hana’s Life Goals
Weekend Open Thread
Play ball! Baseball season is almost here, and Candi G. shares her avid Seattle Mariners fans Griffey (L) and Ichi (R) having a conference on the pitcher’s mound:
Profiles in Persistence
Today, this website is proud to honor Mimi & Luna, two heroic hounds who stand tall in their quest for snacks and scraps. Whenever chicken is chopped, whenever a treat bag rustles, whenever a piece on broccoli with bacon cheddar sauce is in danger of landing on a carpet — they are there.
Links: Now Hear This
So don’t talk smack behind my pointy back.
Secret of hedgehog hearing discovered at far beyond human range
BBC, via Karen P.
Live stream of world’s fattest parrot and her chicks captivates New Zealand
The Guardian, via NTMTOM
And finally: Balloonatic
If your travel plans are up in the air, keep your spirits aloft. (via Andrew Y.)
This is Charlotte. While everyone’s losing their minds over delayed flights and tiny seats, this Jack Russell snagged a blue balloon at the airport and turned the terminal into her own racetrack. Pure zoomie chaos in the best way on Red Bull levels. pic.twitter.com/v8WbxBxT33
— Puppies 🐶 (@Puppieslover) March 4, 2026