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Today is October’s Supermurgitroid Robot Day! (2026)

Supermurgitroid R Day cover image - a round robot with a pink heart and purple letter "R" on their chest holds onto a purple letter "R" the same size as them.
| Leslie Born

Let’s make a new friend!

Introducing Supermurgitroid Robot No. 48

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It’s R Day my friends, and I would like to introduce you to Supermurgitroid Robot No. 193.

I love all of my robot friends so much, and they are each so quirky and awesome—but holy moly, when it’s first thing in the morning, and I have just gotten into the hallway, and I’m met by Robot Group No. 48 it is a shock to the system that I can barely explain. 

Robots No. 48 talk in unison, are always together, are stealthy and quiet, and always have that deep penetrating stare. They really are very sweet and kind, but I definitely need a sip of coffee before these two sneak up on me in the morning and ask me to play.

Join the Supermurgitroid family, where every robot has a story, and every story inspires change.

Take care and thank you for being here,

Leslie

Today is September’s Supermurgitroid Robot Day! (2026)

Supermurgitroid R Day cover image - a round robot with a pink heart and purple letter "R" on their chest holds onto a purple letter "R" the same size as them.
| Leslie Born

Let’s make a new friend!

Introducing Supermurgitroid Robot No. 193

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It’s R Day my friends, and I would like to introduce you to Supermurgitroid Robot No. 193.

Robot No. 193 quietly came through the portal one day. We almost missed them because they were standing among the plants and being really quiet. When we saw they were there and went to welcome them their eyes got so big and it was like they wanted to melt into the floor.

We gave Robot No. 193 some space, helped get them settled, and allowed them to get used to our chaotic house. They started coming to dinners and hanging out in the garden with the others. They really enjoy being part of the group, but also just really want to stay off to the side sometimes, which we absolutely respect – we can be a lot – we’re just so happy to have them with us!

One day Robot No. 193 came to join me as I was sitting on the porch, and for some time we just sat in comfortable silence. But then I heard Robot No. 193 take a very deep breath and they looked at me and began to thank me for not fussing over their bag, and for letting them have their space, and for allowing them to just be their selves as they navigate all of this. I stammered because all the words were getting stuck in my throat, but I just wanted them to know that we are so happy to have them. We only want them as themselves, and whatever that looks like. We want them to feel at home, because it is their home. And I wanted to tell them how proud of them I am that they’ve found a way to do what they need to do so they can be where they want to be however that looks! 

Join the Supermurgitroid family, where every robot has a story, and every story inspires change.

Take care and thank you for being here,

Leslie

Today is August’s Supermurgitroid Robot Day! (2026)

Supermurgitroid R Day cover image - a round robot with a pink heart and purple letter "R" on their chest holds onto a purple letter "R" the same size as them.
| Leslie Born

Let’s make a new friend!

Introducing Supermurgitroid Robot No. 198

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It’s R Day my friends, and I would like to introduce you to Supermurgitroid Robot No. 198.

Robot No. 198 was so excited to learn about summer.  They hung out for a while with Robot No. 116 learning all about baseball, Robot No. 14 taught them all about summer sports, Robot No. 115 taught them the ins and outs of sandcastle building. Many of the other robot friends had inputs too – picnic food, parks to visit, how to position oneself so that the sun could be admired but not damage the gauges, visiting garden centres, and much more.

Robot No. 198 was sitting at the table one morning when I walked in. I asked if they were alright. They took a big robot sigh and they told me that they’ve come to a realization. Summer truly is the best season, and it holds the most magic and promise; but it also can feel like the heaviest because it feels like there’s an obligation to do everything and see everything and smash as much as possible into a very short timeframe.

I understood where they were coming from, and I realized I hadn’t told them my favourite part of summer. They almost rolled their eyes at me when they heard there was someone else with input about summer events. But I said to give me a chance, and then told them my favourite part of summer is being outside, watching the butterflies and bees doing their jobs, and watching the clouds float by.

Robot No. 198 just kind of blinked at me, and then excused themselves. They spent the rest of the morning on the patio doing just that.

Join the Supermurgitroid family, where every robot has a story, and every story inspires change.

Take care and thank you for being here,

Leslie

Today is July’s Supermurgitroid Robot Day! (2026)

Supermurgitroid R Day cover image - a round robot with a pink heart and purple letter "R" on their chest holds onto a purple letter "R" the same size as them.
| Leslie Born

Let’s make a new friend!

Introducing Supermurgitroid Robot No. 161

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It’s R Day my friends, and I would like to introduce you to Supermurgitroid Robot No. 161.

Robot No. 161 and I were at the garden store with some of our other garden-loving friends and they got distracted in a big way. Have you seen all of the decorations that could go in a garden?! Even the pots are decorations! Everything can be vibrant and bright or simple earth-tones! You could have vibrant in your front yard and muted in your backyard! Their eyes were darting left and right and it began to be so quick that I was afraid they might short-circuit.

I asked them what they were trying to process, and they were calculating the total number of combinations one could have from all of the decorations they saw. We agreed to just call it a lot because I was afraid for their safety. 

They asked Robot No. 47 if there was a spot for a few more decorations in our yard, and if they could pick out something. Robot No. 47 couldn’t ignore the excitement and energy that Robot No. 161 was feeling for this so they enthusiastically agreed. Robot No. 161 poured over each option, I almost thought we’d have to come back the next day because I wasn’t sure if they’d be able to pick before closing time! 

Then their eyes landed on something, I saw Robot No. 161’s body jump with excitement as they reached for the plastic pink flamingo. They held it out in front of them like it was magical and sparkly, then pulled it close to their chest for a big squeeze. When they turned to look at me, there was a dreamy grin on their face. Robot No. 161 had found their perfect garden decoration and made each of us smile with how genuinely at peace they were.

Join the Supermurgitroid family, where every robot has a story, and every story inspires change.

Take care and thank you for being here,

Leslie